The 5 Best Lightweight Toy Hauler Travel Trailers

One of the best reasons to travel in an RV is so that you can explore the great outdoors. And, one of the best ways to explore the great outdoors is on the back of a motorized vehicle, such as a dirt bike, motorcycle, or ATV.

Fortunately, you can combine both practices by bringing your “toys” along for the ride in a lightweight toy hauler. 

Whether you’re a mud junkie or want extra storage space for your stuff, toy haulers can be an excellent RV choice. So, with that in mind, we’re taking a look at the best lightweight toy hauler travel trailers on the market. 

What Is A Lightweight Toy Hauler Travel Trailer? 

A toy hauler is a type of RV designed to help you bring various secondary vehicles like dirt bikes and ATVs (your “toys”). However, for a toy hauler travel trailer to be considered “lightweight,” it should weigh about 5,000 to 7,000 pounds or less.

Your precise definition can vary, but the 7,000-pound threshold is an excellent place to start. 

What sets toy hauler travel trailers apart from other RVs is that it comes with a built-in garage space. You also get living areas with bedrooms, bathrooms, and dining tables for the best of both worlds.

With the best lightweight toy haulers, the garage space will take up a bit more room to save on the total vehicle weight. 

Fortunately, you can utilize the garage space for other things beyond vehicle hauling. Many of these models come with extra seating or a half bathroom, and you can often convert the garage into an outdoor patio.

This conversion is possible because toy haulers have a full-sized ramp door in the back to allow you to roll your toys onboard quickly. 

Top Lightweight Toy Hauler Travel Trailers

Rockwood Geo Pro G19TH Toy Hauler Travel Trailer

Unloaded Vehicle Weight (UVW): 3,407 lbs
Length: 20′ 2″
Gray/Black/Fresh Water: 16/30/31 gal
Garage Space: 5′ 3″ W x 8′ 6″ L
Amenities: Flip-up sofa, 12′ awning, exterior storage, swivel TV, collapsible bench table

Kicking us off is this lightweight toy hauler travel trailer that feels more like a standard RV.

Part of the reason you don’t feel like you’re towing a toy hauler is that the garage space is blended with the rest of the interior. Instead of having a separate area, the garage contains your eating, sitting, and sleeping quarters. 

Because of this design, you will have to keep your toys outside once you’re parked for the night. But that shouldn’t be too much of an issue.

The garage space is large enough for two ATVs or three dirt bikes, whichever you prefer. You can also use this toy hauler for non-motorized items like kayaks and canoes. 

At just under 3,500 pounds UVW, you can tow this trailer with most trucks or SUVs with no problem. 

Jayco Jay Flight Octane 222 Toy Hauler Travel Trailer

UVW: 5,785 lbs
Length: 26′ 6″
Gray/Black/Fresh Water: 39/39/53 gal
Garage Space: 8′ 1″ W by 8′ 6″ L
Amenities: Convertible queen bed sofas, flip-up bar top with stools, built-in queen bed, spring-assisted ramp, 18′ awning

Unlike the Rockwood Geo, the Jay Flight Octane offers more separation between the garage and the sleeping quarters.

That said, there is a convertible queen bed sofa in the garage, so if you’re traveling with more than two people, you’ll still have to put your toys outside while you sleep. 

This lightweight toy hauler comes with a relatively spacious garage, measuring just over eight feet wide and eight and a half feet long. So, you can store your dirt bikes and ATVs and still have a little room to spare.

Thanks to the rugged hardwood floor design, you don’t have to worry about tracking too much mud and debris into the RV since it’ll be pretty easy to clean up afterward. 

Forest River No Boundaries Toy Hauler Travel Trailer

UVW: 1,763 lbs
Length: 13′ 10″
Gray/Black/Fresh Water: 0/0/30 gal
Garage Space: 60″ W by 82″ L
Amenities: Outdoor kitchen area, large side doors for easy pass-through storage, faux tile flooring

Since we’re talking about the best lightweight toy hauler travel trailers, we want to show you both ends of the spectrum.

Here we have one of the smallest and lightest models that still technically counts as a toy hauler.

However, because of the limited garage space, you’ll only be able to fit one (possibly two) dirt bikes or one ATV. Instead, this RV is better suited for kayaks, canoes, fishing gear, and other non-motorized equipment. 

Because this RV is so compact, it’s missing a few essential amenities, so you’ll have to plan accordingly.

There is no toilet or bathroom, nor does it have a gray or black water tank. So, you will need to figure out how to stay clean and hygienic while out on the road.

Otherwise, you can tow this toy hauler with just about anything, even a full-size car (provided that it has a tow hitch). With a gross vehicle weight of under 4,000 pounds, you have much more flexibility about where you can go and what you can use to travel. 

Looking for something lightweight? Check out these 11 ultra-lightweight travel trailers under 2,000 pounds

Winnebago Spyder S23FB Toy Hauler Travel Trailer

UVW: 7,300 lbs
Length: 30′ 3″
Gray/Black/Fresh Water: 50/50/100 gal
Garage Space: 8′ W by 14′ L
Amenities: Master bedroom w/queen bed, full bath, flip-up sofa beds, built-in swivel seat, entertainment center

At the opposite end of the lightweight spectrum, we have the Winnebago Spyder.

Since this toy hauler weighs just over 7,000 pounds dry, it’s pushing the limits of what a “lightweight” RV can be, but we feel that it’s still worth mentioning on this list.

If you need all the usual amenities of a standard travel trailer plus a large garage, you’ve come to the right place. Plus, since it’s a Winnebago, you know that it’s built with user comfort and practicality in mind. 

One element that we like about the Spyder is the enclosed bedroom space. As long as you’re not traveling with extra people, you can keep all of your toys locked up overnight without having to expose them to the elements.

If you’re hauling more than just vehicles or equipment, you can convert the garage to a sleeping area with two flip-up sofas in the back. 

Finally, the Spyder allows you to convert the back ramp to a built-in patio, complete with folding side rails for safety. Overall, this is the ultimate lightweight toy hauler. 

InTech Flyer XLT Toy Hauler Travel Trailer

UVW: 1,450 to 2,020 lbs
Length: 13′ 8″
Gray/Black/Fresh Water: N/A
Garage Space: 69″ W by 100″ L
Amenities: Pull-out kitchen, tip-out bed, built-in bike rack, tongue storage box, off-road wheels, Bluetooth stereo

Finally, we have another super-lightweight toy hauler. This model is about the same size as the Forest River model; only it uses a tip-out sleeping area to maximize its interior space.

Due to its micro-size, you can only get one ATV or dirt bike inside, making this a perfect toy hauler for solo travelers. That said, this RV is built to be as rugged as possible so that you can go almost anywhere, both on and off-road. 

To help you maximize your exploration abilities, this toy hauler comes with a front tongue storage box, a built-in bike rack, and a higher clearance than most other RVs.

So, you can handle bumps and dips in the road like a champ, all without worrying about tipping the whole unit over.

As you might imagine, this toy hauler doesn’t come with a bathroom, but it does have a slide-out kitchenette so that you can prep meals while on your adventure. 

How To Choose A Lightweight Toy Hauler

Even though we’ve already seen the best lightweight toy haulers, picking the right one for your needs requires a bit more scrutiny. Here are the primary factors to consider when comparing these and other RV models. 

Tow Vehicle

Unless you want to buy a toy hauler trailer and a tow vehicle at once, you’ll have to pick an RV that fits your towing capacity.

If you have a truck that can haul a maximum of 8,000 pounds, you can’t choose a toy hauler that weighs that much without anything inside.

Fortunately, most modern pickups and SUVs have relatively high towing capacities, but you’ll need to double-check your manufacturer’s rating before making a final decision. 

Amenities

As we’ve seen, toy haulers run the gamut between a garage on wheels and a fully functioning RV.

If you care about having all the standard living amenities, you need to choose a toy hauler on the upper end of the “lightweight” scale. If you’re only worried about having enough room for your gear, you can opt for something a bit lighter and more bare-bones. 

The other point to consider when choosing amenities is the number of passengers traveling with you.

If it’s just yourself, you can get away with something small like the Forest River RV. However, if you plan to bring your partner and kids along, you’ll need something more extensive and more accommodating. 

UVW vs. GVW vs. CCC

When looking at the best lightweight toy hauler travel trailers, you’ll notice these acronyms listed on the spec sheet.

As we’ve illustrated, UVW means the vehicle’s weight when it’s unloaded (aka the dry weight). GVW stands for gross vehicle weight, and it refers to the total weight when the RV is loaded with water and equipment. If you exceed the GVW, you’ll do damage to both your trailer and tow vehicle. 

CCC means cargo carrying capacity. All you have to do is subtract the dry weight from the GVW, and you’ll know how much gear you can carry.

When picking a lightweight toy hauler travel trailer, you have to know how much your dirt bikes and ATVs weigh so that you can plan accordingly. Otherwise, you might overload the trailer without realizing it. 

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