Bert2 Posted March 1, 2021 Report Share Posted March 1, 2021 (edited) Since the new pickups are too high and won't back under my existing fifth wheel or clear my garage door I am thinking getting a used Class A toy hauler in a couple of years so I have started my research. I have only seen 3 models so far, the Damon Outlaw, the Gulfstream Bounty Hunter and the Newmar Canyon Star. Are there any other models I have not found? I am leaning towards a Freightliner Chassis with the 6.7 Cummins FRED (front engine diesel) or the Workhorse chassis with the 8.1 GM gas V8. The Ford V10 I am not interested in. I am noticing about a $20,000 premium for the FRED diesel setup. Is it worth the premium? I would like to have the diesel for the exhaust brake for the long downhill grades. I would also prefer the generator to run on the same fuel as the engine and not on propane. I am 3 years from retirement and would expect to put about 10,000 miles on the coach per year once I retire. I welcome all suggestions and thoughts. Edited March 1, 2021 by Bert2 grammer Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kirk W Posted March 1, 2021 Report Share Posted March 1, 2021 Class A toy haulers have never been very popular for some reason. Quote Good travelin !...............KirkFull-time 11+ years...... Now seasonal travelers.Kirk & Pam's Great RV Adventure Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Pat & Pete Posted March 2, 2021 Report Share Posted March 2, 2021 Hmm , you may be making a mistake discounting the Ford V10 . We have been very impressed with the one in our class A . It has performed flawlessly , without a single problem , for the last 11 years . Quote Goes around , comes around . Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Twotoes Posted March 2, 2021 Report Share Posted March 2, 2021 I got a Class A DP with a Hydralift for the bike. I had a fifth wheel toy hauler first and found the garage to be wasted living space. But I am a fulltimer. Quote 2015 Itasca Ellipse 42QD 2017 Jeep Wrangler Unlimited Rubicon Hard Rock Edition 2021 Harley Street Glide Special Fulltimer Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bert2 Posted March 2, 2021 Author Report Share Posted March 2, 2021 (edited) I like the Ford V10 but found out on a trip with my friend that the Ford dealers wouldn't help him and I had the local Ford dealer lie to me twice. The local GM dealer has been very good to me though. I want to take my quad and motorcycle with me so that is why I am looking at a Class A toyhauler. Currently I take one or the other in a cargo trailer behind my fifth wheel trailer. Edited March 2, 2021 by Bert2 grammer Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Pat & Pete Posted March 2, 2021 Report Share Posted March 2, 2021 (edited) 40 minutes ago, Bert2 said: I like the Ford V10 but found out on a trip with my friend that the Ford dealers wouldn't help him and I had the local Ford dealer lie to me twice. The local GM dealer has been very good to me though. I want to take my quad and motorcycle with me so that is why I am looking at a Class A toyhauler. Currently I take one or the other in a cargo trailer behind my fifth wheel trailer. We had a recall done by a Ford dealer . They even arranged for the mechanic to come to our site and do the work , at no cost . I haul a Yamaha XT350 , a Suzuki FA50 , my 1957 Simplex Automatic and way too many tools behind our class A . I recall once crossing the southern Rockies , I forgot to disable the cruise and about a third of the way up , the tranny did it for me . I was in neutral for a couple seconds . I don't forget , anymore . Edited March 2, 2021 by Pat & Pete Quote Goes around , comes around . Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
noteven Posted March 2, 2021 Report Share Posted March 2, 2021 Hi Bert - welcome A flatbed pickup maybe would work with your existing trailer? I believe Safari made a toyhauler configuration... but it might have been a 1 motorcycle type arrangement. Quote "Are we there yet?" asked no motorcycle rider, ever. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bert2 Posted March 3, 2021 Author Report Share Posted March 3, 2021 I have considered a flat deck on a new pickup but have trouble with the concept of spending about $5,000 US for a flat deck with storage boxes on top of the price of a new truck. I am also concerned about the height of the truck for my wife and I to get into the cab as we get older. My current truck is a 2006 and I had planned to replace it in 2016 but replacing the truck and trailer is a bit more than I want to spend. That is why we are looking at used Class A toy haulers. Keep the suggestions and thoughts coming. I am open to all ideas and suggestions. I will research for the Safari coach. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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