converting toy hauler space to living space

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yardemom

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We are newbies, and looking for an RV in which to full-time. However, we're looking for one that would have room for triplets to have some personal bed space (like 3 bunks); a place for my husband to work from "home" and room for homeschooling. Having a hard time finding something; then someone suggested we might convert a toy hauler.
While at the RV show in Hershey PA just recently, we looked at some that looked like we could easily fit into the hauling part what we want, but having not owned one before, not sure what special considerations need to be made for converting. Could you use a "regular" bunk bed and just anchor it in really well?
We are both very handy (and creative) just not sure what precautions one would need with adding to the back-end of a unit. (read about the excess vibration with a rear-kitchen, and that got me thinking...)

Any help would be appreciated!
Andrea
 
A converted toy hauler would be a good choice for you needs.  Regular furniture would work, you'd just have to bolt it in place so it doesn't move around while you're traveling, like you said.  If you put in a dresser you'll also have to restrain the drawers so they don't fall open while you're on the road.

Most toy haulers do not have heat or air conditioning in the toy hauler portion, so you'll have to figure out how to provide these.  It might be as simple as adding another outlet from the furnace to the new room.

Make sure the weight of the furniture, clothing, toys, office supplies, etc. does not exceed the toy hauler's load limits, in particular the weight limit of the hauler room.  The placement of the weight is also a factor  - weight placed closer to the rear of the trailer (rearward of the axles) will affect the balance of the trailer by removing weight from the hitch.  You want to maintain a hitch weight of at least 10% of the trailer's total weight, 15% is better, for best handling.

Sounds like a fun project!  Keep us posted on how it works out.

 
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