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Hi, I'm remodeling a "2001 Fleetwood Wilderness M 335G Sport Utility Trailer" toy hauler. I contacted Fleetwood to get specs on electrical, plumbing, heat/ac, etc. and he said they went out of business last year and discarded all such materials. Does anyone know where I can find these? Thanks!

both eh? I was under the understanding that a 3/4 ton could tow the same as a 1 ton and the only advantage to the 1 ton would be for cargo in the bed, in other words, the pin weight, which wouldn't apply to hauling a 5W so much. That's when I started entertaining the 3/4 ton. Do I really need a...

okay, so would the smartest solution be an F250 dually, or to start looking at the 1 tons?

Hello, This forum has been such an asset. Thank you all for your expertise and friendly help! I just bought a 2001 Wilderness M 33 5G Toy Hauler and I'm shopping for the truck. The 5W is 33 ft plus the hitch attachment extends about 18" out. I was looking at 1 tons until I was informed the tow...

http://eugene.craigslist.org/rvs/1899232193.html Hello, I'm going to check this out tomorrow. Have cash ready and might buy it. Just wanted to see if anyone has any experience/opinions etc. on this model. It fits all the needs on my checklist. I intend to full time in it. It has 100 gal fresh /...

yeah, definitely doing diesel. I started looking at Dodges. They seem to be a lot less expensive. Any opinions on Dodge vs. Ford?

Thanks so much. That's an eye opener that the F-250 and F-350 can tow the same. That saves some cash on the initial purchase.  Does the same go for Dodges and Chevys or are there greater differences between 3/4 ton and 1 ton? Any other specific recommendations for a diesel in this price range?

Thanks so much everyone. I forgot to clarify that I won't actually be hauling any toys. I'm converting the back into a recording studio, so I don't expect my GVWR to exceed 10,000 lbs. I've been mainly shopping for F-350 Powerstrokes. Do you think a 3/4 ton diesel could pull this load? Is it...

Hi, I'm looking to buy a truck to haul a 5th wheel. I haven't bought the 5W yet, but I expect it will be about a 30 to 33 ft toy hauler. I'm in the debate of gas vs. diesel for the TV. I've been set on the diesel, but am rethinking it now. I know diesel is going to out perform the gas any day...

Did you get the impression they were cheaply made or was it normal wear and tear or poor care by the owners?

I'm not much of an electrical expert (or an rv expert), so I need all the sound advice I can get. I've got some Lifeline 12 volt batteries and plan to install solar panels. I have an acquaintance who is an electrician and might be able to help out a bit. Do you have any advice as far as...

Hello, Is anyone familiar with the Kit Patio Haulers? I'm looking to build a recording studio in the back of a Toy Hauler and fulltime in it. This model seems to be very inexpensive (good or bad thing?). It seems you can get a late '90's model with 1 or even 2 slides for around $10K. Some have...

Thank you all so much for you advice. This is great. I'm pretty enthused about using that space in a TH. I've found some pretty good ones on Craigslist in the $10,000 range. A bit on remodel and a 1 ton truck for $7000 or so and I think I could do in for under $20K. Plus, I'm doing the...

I think doing it in the toy hauler may be the way to go. That space in the back is perfect for a studio and as I've searched more diligently, I've found some that are affordable for me ($9 - 11K). I haven't researched toy haulers much though. My initial thoughts are that they may be built for...

That sounds like a dream. So, I'm mostly doing the soundproofing to keep outside sounds out. I'll just staple that stuff up and paint it. I'll be doing a lot of recording acoustic instruments and vocals, and even the sound of a river or birds can get really annoying when you're tracking! That's...