Best camping solution for hauling quads?

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So who all uses a deck to haul 2 quads and tows a bumper pull? I own a deck already and thinking of selling my fifth wheel. I currently use a small trailer behind it and don’t enjoy doing that long setup far distances. I have also looked at buying a smaller bumper pull toy hauler but none have separate garage. Does anyone have one of these? How is it having quads in your living quarters ? Can you fit 2 side by side ? What’s everyone’s favourite setup?
 

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i have used a sled deck with holiday trailer for 10 years now mainly haul 1 quad and 2 dirtbikes
if you are looking at purchasing a tow behind trailer make sure it has a long hitch tongue and preferably the living quarters will sweep back from the frame with out coming forward
or you will have issues with a deck and turning radius ( pretty easy to punch a hole in an RV )
trailer pic one is a better option with a sled deck my trailer is like the second pic and i can hit the front with the sled deck extended easily ( i also run a 14" hitch shank ) short box dodge with a 7 ft deck
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i have used a sled deck with holiday trailer for 10 years now mainly haul 1 quad and 2 dirtbikes
if you are looking at purchasing a tow behind trailer make sure it has a long hitch tongue and preferably the living quarters will sweep back from the frame with out coming forward
or you will have issues with a deck and turning radius ( pretty easy to punch a hole in an RV )
trailer pic one is a better option with a sled deck my trailer is like the second pic and i can hit the front with the sled deck extended easily ( i also run a 14" hitch shank ) short box dodge with a 7 ft deck
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Ya that is a good point on the trailer shape ! I wonder how a v nose trailer would do from hitting the deck?
 

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Sled Deck & Bumper Pull..... 2 quads on the deck...... only punched out 1 window with the deck in the last 6 or so years of doing it this way

New holiday trailer just purchased haven't pulled it yet, but I have a 8foot box, and will be buying a 14" shank for the new equalizer hitch.
 

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I have side load quad system for summer on a long box, buddy of mine bought one of those 29' bumper pull toy haulers,quality is not as nice, but it gives his older kids thier own big room, when camping he says.
 

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I have a homemade deck that fits in a 6'6" box that I load 2 quad on sideways and a bumper tow. I don't even have to unhook the truck if I don't want to. Custom 12' folding ramps that I slide one under each of the quads. I load a Grizzley and an Outlander no problem. Been looking, but don't have a picture n this computer. Might sell this set up as I ride the bike more now than camp.
 

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Yup 100%, bought a hydro sled deck that is 9 feet long and wheels that can be moved or taken out

Bought a trailer and made sure it was sloaped enough to not hit unless real off camber

Even made it part of the deal to hook up to it and turn it with deck on to check clearance, first trailer was a no go, 2nd one is the one we bought
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I have had a 5th wheel toy hauler, sled deck with travel trailer and 5th wheel towing a small trailer behind it. The best for me was the deck and trailer.
 

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So who all uses a deck to haul 2 quads and tows a bumper pull? I own a deck already and thinking of selling my fifth wheel. I currently use a small trailer behind it and don’t enjoy doing that long setup far distances. I have also looked at buying a smaller bumper pull toy hauler but none have separate garage. Does anyone have one of these? How is it having quads in your living quarters ? Can you fit 2 side by side ? What’s everyone’s favourite setup?

I did with my you hauler for years and ended up going with a camper and pulling the toys behind. We actually prefer the camper as it is way more versatile and easier to get into tight spots
 

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30 foot toyhauler octane 12 foot garage. Shes a beauty 3 guads in . One in truck
 

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Any body have experience with the open garage toy haulers ?
 

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I do, have a seadoo on a little trailer and 2 dirtbikes on the deck. But I agree, buy one with a sloped front. I can't extend my deck sides or they will hit my trailer.
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I have a 2007 Desert Fox 24AS. I bought it new in 2009. Not the most flashy unit, but it's very well built. And no, it doesn't smell like gas after unloading.

I have heard the desert fox are well built. I’m more worried about the mud on the quads making a mess
 
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