Toy Hauler RVs: What They Are, Pros & Cons, and Buying Tips

Toy haulers are RVs with a built-in rear garage for hauling ATVs, dirt bikes, golf carts, or even kayaks — while still offering a full living space for travel comfort.

What Is a Toy Hauler?

A toy hauler combines living space with a rear garage accessed by a fold-down ramp door. Many garages convert into extra sleeping or lounge space using power-lift beds or convertible sofa beds, and some models add half baths in the garage, fuel stations for your toys, and patios using the ramp with safety rails. 

Length

28–45 ft

GVWR

10,000–20,000+ lbs

Tow Vehicle

3/4-ton to one-ton truck

Pros

  • Bring ATVs, bikes, kayaks, or a workshop securely inside the RV
  • Garage converts to sleeping/lounge or patio deck
  • Easy cleanup (rubberized flooring, tie-downs, vents)
  • Great resale in outdoors/boating markets
  • Weight is further forward on fifth-wheel models → better stability

Cons

• Heavier than non-garage floorplans → needs stronger tow vehicle
• Garage eats living space in shorter models
• Can be rear-heavy if loaded poorly (mind tongue/pin weight)
• Ramp door and seals need periodic adjustment/               maintenance
• Fewer small campground options for 40’+ rigs