Summer in the Northland means beautiful weather for all your favorite activities. You can spend the day on the trails or on a lake; there’s always something exciting to pull you outside. For many adventurers, the real question is: how do you bring along everything you need on the road? Fortunately, there’s a simple, convenient option: a toy hauler.
Toy haulers aren’t your typical RVs; it’s part camper, part cargo trailer, and it means you get to enjoy all the benefits of comfortable RVing with the added perk of bringing along all your favorite outdoor toys and gear (without sacrificing space!).
Built for the Northland Lifestyle
In the Northlands, our summer weekends are spent outside off-roading on muddy trails or paddling on the lake, out at our favorite fishing spots, or hiking new trails. All that adventuring means a lot of gear – and not just all the fun stuff. On top of your fishing and hiking gear, you need to pack food, water packs, dog treats/gear, a first aid kit, bug spray, extra clothes – the list can go on and on.
If you have a traditional camper like a travel trailer or pop-up trailer, you can’t fit everything into the limited storage space, and roof racks aren’t safe for all gear. And you definitely can’t bring your favorite toys like mountain bikes, ATVs, or kayaks. If you do want to haul your gear, it often means leaving your RV at home.
Toy haulers have a reinforced rear garage area that lets you have your cake and eat it, too. Some are separate from the RV’s main living space, while others allow you to fold up couches or beds to make room for your toys. You can haul things like:
- Motorized Vehicles: ATVs, UTVs, four-wheelers, golf carts, motorcycles, 4x4s, etc.
- Bicycles: Mountain bikes, electric bikes, dirt bikes, and road bikes
- Water & Winter Sports: Snowmobiles, jet skis, kayaks, canoes, and paddleboards
- Other Gear: hunting, fishing, hiking, climbing gear, etc.
The garage area is typically 11 to 15 feet long and includes a rear ramp to easily store your larger toys. Once you arrive at your destination, this space can then work as a gear staging area, a mobile workshop, or an extra sleeping area. This flexibility makes toy haulers especially appealing to RVers and adventurers who don’t like to travel light.
More Than Just Storage Space
Toy haulers aren’t just all about getting to bring your favorite toys on your camping trips. It’s a huge perk, but they are also designed for versatility and comfort, so you don’t have to give up the best parts of RVing. Many models include convenient features, such as:
- Spacious, open-concept kitchen and living areas
- Full bathroom (some models include an extra half bath)
- Fuel station to power up toys on longer trips
- Heavy-duty tie-down systems for safe, secure traveling
- Fold-down rear ramps with lighting for easy loading and unloading
- Walk on roof for extra relaxation space
- Indoor and outdoor storage areas
Explore Different Brands of Toy Haulers
Now that you’ve learned more about toy haulers, it’s time for the fun part: exploring your options. At Bullyan RV, you can tour popular toy hauler manufacturers and see the garage and other modern amenities for yourself.
Grand Design
Grand Design toy haulers are well-known for their spacious garage areas and open, residential-style interiors. They tend to have bigger models, ranging from around 32 to 45 feet long, so if you have a large family or travel with a big group of friends, you’ll have plenty of comfortable living and sleeping space.
A lot of the Grand Design RV models also have four-season capabilities, which means you get to enjoy all the adventuring that Northland has to offer year-round. Some models have extra features like fireplaces and washer/dryer hookups that make traveling more convenient and luxurious. Who doesn’t want to curl up on a roomy theater seat next to a hot fire after a day of skiing or snowboarding? That’s part of the magic that makes toy haulers so special to adventurers.
Forest River
Forest River toy haulers are the ideal RV for weekend travelers. They have a variety of floor plans that are great for families or couples who love to travel. If you’re not comfortable hauling a longer trailer, they have models under 25 feet long that still give you the space for your outdoor toys.
These models are designed with adventurers in mind, with foldable sofas and tables in the garage area, so you have a place to relax when you need a break from riding. The bathrooms are also placed near the garage for easy access, so you don’t have to navigate through the main sleeping area. The living areas are open with modern amenities and lots of storage space.
No matter which manufacturer you prefer, you can’t go wrong with these toy haulers. You get to enjoy the essential comforts of home, like private bathrooms, a fully equipped kitchen, and a comfortable bed, while spending the day outside doing what you love.
Enjoy Your Big Toys on the Road
If you need some ideas on where to spend your time this summer, there are campgrounds dedicated to campers who love to go off-road. Tigerton OHV Park & Campground is one of the only off-road campgrounds in Wisconsin, and they have over 500 acres of trails for riding, hiking, disc golf, and much more. They even offer seasonal camping rates, so you can spend as much time there as you want.
The Spider Lake Trails in Pine River, MN, are another popular spot for off-roaders. They have 29 miles of trails that are open year-round and go through all sorts of terrain. If you want more ideas of where you can find ATV trails, check out ATV Minnesota for a list of camping spots with ATV accessibility.
Check Out Some of Our Toy Haulers in Duluth!
If your idea of a good summer includes dirt trails, quiet lakes, or early morning launches, a toy hauler could be the upgrade you’ve been looking for. At Bullyan RV, we have a wide selection of toy haulers in Duluth that you can come and tour and compare side by side. We have a knowledgeable staff that really understands real-world camping and your travel needs. We’ll help you find the right toy hauler for you.