Toy Haulers are accessories that significantly increase the hauling or cargo capacity of trucks, cars, SUVs, etc. Typically, toy haulers are used to increase the space of a vehicle so that living quarters can be created in a moving vehicle. People use it for all kinds of purposes: to travel with their family, to transport goods, to transport bulky items, etc.

The origin of this concept dates back to the time when there was a need to transport adventure equipment such as ATVs, boats, jet skis, dirt bikes to places where those smaller vehicles could be unloaded and enjoyed. They were then put back on the transporter and brought back. Then people started using the extra room available at the back and customized it as a living space with furniture. People would travel on weekends and go camping or cross-country road trips.

Toy Haulers became more luxurious and comfortable vehicles. In their early stages, they were just metal boxes on wheels that could be attached to a car or truck and used to transport bulky cargo. People turned the boxes into large rooms with luxurious interiors. The space was managed very cleverly and a lot could be placed in a very little space. The folding and multipurpose furniture increased the facilities in a spectacular way. Different manufacturers entered the scene all vying for customer attention with new and improved versions of Toy Haulers for the family. Suddenly everyone wanted it and every camping trip meant a ride in a rented or owned toy hauler. That was the golden age.

They were probably called “toys” at first because children’s toys have always had accessories like that. They are luxury travel vehicles complete with every conceivable facility. Electronics have shrunk in space and new products take up even less space to fit. It’s amazing how comfortable even a family of 4 can travel in such a small box. Another name for toy haulers today is Small Utility Vehicles (not to be confused with SUVs, which are Sports Utility Vehicles, a completely different vehicle concept).

They are more cost effective than other RVs (recreational vehicles) since they are smaller and attached to an existing vehicle. There are many different price ranges available. The price depends on the quality of the chassis and the number of luxurious facilities. There are toy haulers for sale to suit all budgets. A new transporter would typically cost $15,000. For smaller budgets, used toy haulers would be a better option.

One should choose it keeping in mind the power and towing capacity, the number of passengers it can carry, the maximum weight it can carry, and of course whether it meets all its requirements in your budget.