10 Shortest Fifth-Wheel Toy Haulers for 2024

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Updated April 6, 2024

If you’re in the market for one of the shortest fifth-wheel toy haulers, 35′ and under, prepare yourself for a frustrating journey. These are some of the most difficult RVs to find. We hauled in eight of them for your viewing pleasure, and it wasn’t an easy process.

“Short” in the fifth-wheel toy hauler lexicon is more like 40′. Unfortunately, not everybody needs or wants that kind of space. Plus, these massive fifth wheels tend to require an equally massive truck.

They’re also difficult to maneuver, a drag on gas mileage, and can be problematic in state and national parks (in terms of space), especially for the uninitiated. The good news is, we did the heavy lifting for you, finding the shortest fifth-wheel toy haulers on the market so you don’t have to.

What is a Toy Hauler?

A toy hauler is an RV capable of hauling your toys around. These are not the kind of toys you unwrap around the Christmas tree as a child, either. These toys include ATVs, snowmobiles, motorcycles, dirt bikes, and UTVs, depending on the size of the garage area.

The shortest fifth-wheel toy haulers do just that but in a smaller, more compact form. However, fifth wheels tend to be larger on the inside than their travel trailer counterparts. While shorter fifth wheels are a bit of a compromise, the interior space remains surprisingly robust.

Since toy haulers are designed to go off the beaten path, they typically feature a higher ground clearance, beefier axles, more weight, a stronger frame, and a much higher CCC (Cargo Carrying Capacity). Of course, all that garage space doesn’t have to be used for hauling toys.

Some RVers convert these large spaces into large bedrooms, party areas, or even large offices for conducting remote work while living on the road.

10 Shortest Fifth Wheel Toy Haulers For 2024

Despite being some of the shortest fifth-wheel toy haulers on the market, the garage space on each provides RVers with several creative options. Whether you want to haul a four-wheeler or create an office/study, these fifth-wheels are more than accommodating.

1. Keystone Carbon 310

Our Pros and Cons

✅ Features a 20′ deep garage space and over 6′ in width

⛔ Floor vents

• Length: 35′ 3″
• UVW: 11,270 lbs
• GVWR: 17,000 lbs
• CCC: 5,730 lbs
• Tongue Weight: 2,595 lbs
• Sleep: 8

Despite being on our list of the shortest fifth-wheel toy haulers, the Keystone Carbon 310 interior is massive. When the toys are sitting outside, the garage space is a huge living space, with a Happi Jack sofa bed, dual-opposing sofas under a power bed, a dinette with swivel chairs, and an entertainment center.

The garage space takes up the majority of the RV, and the 6’1″ width will accommodate some of the larger ATVs or UTVs out there. The kitchen area is impressive as well, with L-counters that offer plenty of counter space, even though half of the kitchen is technically garage space. The forward bedroom and bathroom are spacious as well, making this RV feel much larger than the specs indicate.

2. KZ RV Sportster 280TH

Our Pros and Cons

✅ Up to 18′ 11″ in cargo space or a shade over 12′ if you prefer

⛔ TV is mounted at a 90° from the sitting area, and right over the sink

• Length: 32′ 6″
• UVW: 8,100 lbs
• GVWR: 11,500 lbs
• CCC: 3,400 lbs
• Tongue Weight: 1,630 lbs
• Sleep: 8

Keystones are known for their high-quality materials and two-year warranties. The Keystone Sportster 280TH is no exception. The standard garage space is 12′ 3″ deep, but you can expand it to over 18′ if you really need the space. All Keystone toy haulers are over 100″ wide, so you can park just about anything inside.

You lose a lot of width once you reach the fridge, but if you’re hauling something that wide, longer than 12′, you need a bigger toy hauler anyway. The garage space also features a dual-opposing couch with a table in the center for that restaurant-like feel when it’s time to eat. With the addition of two swivel recliners and another couch, there’s enough room for a lot of people to sit and relax.

3. Keystone Fuzion Impact 3120

Our Pros and Cons

✅ Exceptional closet, cabinet, and compartment storage space with nearly 5,000 lbs of CCC!

⛔ TV is mounted really high and slightly recessed in the garage space

• Length: 35′ 3″
• UVW: 11,870 lbs
• GVWR: 14,540 lbs
• CCC: 4,800 lbs
• Tongue Weight: 2,670 lbs
• Sleep: 6

The Keystone Fuzion Impact 3120 is an optical illusion, seemingly much longer on the inside than it looks on the outside. The kitchen space features a very long counter with more than enough space to prep huge dinners for a ton of guests. Thanks to the ramp/patio conversion and sitting accommodations, hosting a lot of people is more than feasible.

Nearly two and a half tons of CCC. along with a 20′-deep garage, means you can haul just about anything you want, even smaller race cars. You have over 6′ of width, even with the kitchen counter in the space. The top queen-over-dual-opposing sofas convert this space into a massive bedroom when needed, or an exceptional office space.

4. Dune Sport Custom Toy Haulers

Our Pros and Cons

✅ Three floorplan options in the 24′ range

⛔ Level of customization can be overwhelming

• Length: 24′
• UVW: Varies
• GVWR: Varies
• CCC: Varies
• Tongue Weight: Varies
• Sleep: 4

The level of customization and the various floorplans make listing specs all but impossible. The above pics are of the DW5SK version, which is one of three floorplans Dune Sports offers in the 24′ fifth-wheel category. At 24′ this is one of the shortest fifth-wheel toy haulers on the market.

If there’s one thing you’ll love about a Dune Sport, it’s the amount of input you have throughout the building process. Of course, the floorplan is the floorplan, but you have a fairly wide range of modifications you can make as the RV is under construction.

In fact, Dune Sport will allow you to send in some third-party materials to install. If you want, your level of involvement in the building process is nearly unlimited.

You can coordinate with Dune Sports down to the CAD drawings if that’s your preference. In the DW5SK model, even with the kitchen counter in the way, you still have a good deal of space.

A couple of dirt bikes and a mid-range ATV in the 450cc to 550cc range will easily fit. With Dune Sport, you’ll end up with the most personalized RV you can imagine.

5. Forest River Stealth SA2816G

Our Pros and Cons

✅ Private front bedroom with a king bed

⛔ Euro-chairs are a little thin in the cushioning department

• Length: 32′ 6″
• UVW: 9,640 lbs
• GVWR: 14,210 lbs
• CCC: 4,570 lbs
• Tongue Weight: 2,210 lbs
• Sleep: 7

This model from the Forest River Stealth lineup is at the absolute limit of our 33′ limitation. Still, at a shade under 33′, it’s still a smallish option for a 5th-wheel toy hauler. The floorplan indicates a little over 16′ of cargo space but it’s more like 14′ to 15′ once the carpet rolls up and everything is out of the way.

The Stealth feels like a mammoth RV from the inside, especially when you see the king bed up front and dual entrances to a large bathroom and hallway. The electric pass-through dinette works flawlessly and helps you fit a sizeable ATV, a few dirt bikes, a snowmobile, or a stack of kayaks inside.

A flip-up sofa that’s part of a slide, across from dual-Euro chairs offers plenty of comfort in the spacious garage section. Everything you need for the great outdoors is on the exterior, including an outside shower, an LED power awning, and a 35-gallon fuel station to keep your toys up and running for an extended duration.

6. Genesis Supreme Blazen 2815BCR

Our Pros and Cons

✅ 7′ laminated ramp door with a beaver tail

⛔ Bathroom and bedroom doors interfere with one another

• Length: 30′ 6″
• UVW: 8,960 lbs
• GVWR: 13,800 lbs
• CCC: 4,840 lbs
• Tongue Weight: 2,400 lbs
• Sleep: 6

Genesis fifth-wheel toy haulers offer some impressive garage space. The 7′ laminated ramp door and the additional width (thanks to the bench/slide relationship) open the door for ATVs well over 450cc to slide right in.

The only exceptions are the largest, 1000cc ATVs. Since they reach well into the 90″+ range, they probably won’t fit. However, for a sub 33′ fifth-wheel toy hauler, that’s not bad at all. As far as the rest of the RV goes, everything most RVers expect is right here.

You get a 40-gallon fuel station, an LED power awning, solid surface countertops, a 35,000 BTU furnace, a 6 ft³ fridge, slam-door storage, and a power queen bunk to name a few.

7. KZ Sportster 280TH 

Our Pros And Cons

✅18’ 11” of front-to-back cargo space!

⛔Rear dinette table is pretty narrow for up to a four-seater

• Length: 32’6”
• UVW: 8,100 lbs
• GVWR: 11,500 lbs
• CCC: 3,400 lbs
• Tongue Weight: 1,630 lbs
• Sleep: 5

First off, the length of the cargo space in the KZ Sportster Toy Haulers is enough to accommodate some seriously lengthy toys. That might not mean much for the bulky ATV enthusiasts out there, but long kayaks and canoes…absolutely.

The width is enough for mid-size ATVs in the 500cc+ territory but your behemoth ATVs and golf carts will need something wider than the 280TH. This 5th-wheel toy hauler also comes with a number of options, including a power bed with Sit and Sleep tech and a laminated bed base. 

The front bedroom is private, which is always nice when the kiddos are along for the ride. The 280TH also comes equipped with an Equa-Flex suspension system.

Although not considered an off-road RV, it does provide a smooth ride, even if you get into some bumpy areas. If you really want to experience the great outdoors, opt for the off-grid package.

You’ll not only have one of the shortest fifth-wheel toy haulers but also a very rugged one capable of getting you and your toys to your favorite spot.

8. Ice Castle All Seasons Traveler Fifth-Wheel Toy Hauler

Our Pros And Cons

✅ Rubber-coated steel tube frame resists lateral movement

⛔ Overwhelmingly light wood aesthetic may not be for everyone

• Length: 32’
• UVW: 9,740 lbs
• GVWR: Varies
• CCC: Varies
• Tongue Weight: Varies
• Sleep: Up to 7

If you love fishing and have a snowmobile in your garage, Ice Castle is the perfect RV for you. It’s more than just a toy hauler. It’s also designed to be a mobile ice fishing house. The interior is impressive, especially if you’re into the wood grain aesthetic.

This fifth-wheel toy hauler features a 35,000 BTU furnace, a slide-out for more space in the bathroom, a dual-axle hydraulic frame, 6 fishing holes with LEDs in each, wiring for portable satellites, a 19’ power awning, and Arctic insulation. 

Now you can ice fish in Minnesota and vacation to Florida in the same rig, without the need to change a thing. There are a few concessions made in the garage space but you can still fit a small snowmobile, mid to small ATV, or a few dirt bikes.

9. Eclipse Iconic 2814SG

Our Pros And Cons

✅ 17’ 8” garage space with plenty of tie-downs

⛔ Lengthy L-counter sticks out into the garage/living space a little too much

• Length: 33’
• UVW: 9,800 lbs
• GVWR: 14,000 lbs
• CCC: 4,200 lbs
• Tongue Weight: 2,307 lbs
• Sleep: 8

While you can use the full, 17’ 8” space, you’re limited by the peninsula countertop since it splits the room to a large degree. A couple of lengthy kayaks will fit nicely. For everything else, you’re limited to 14’ even, which is still pretty impressive on this 33’ offering from Eclipse.

The Eclipse Iconic 2814SG feels wonderfully spacious, even when you’re packing a toy or two in the garage space. The kitchen is extensive and offers plenty of amenities and, although it can get in the way a little bit, the peninsula countertop gives you plenty of surface space for food prep. 

The queen bed is centered in the front, with a generous amount of space to either side, two wardrobes, and plenty of overhead storage space. The bathroom space also feels very open, with a nice radius shower and even an additional wardrobe for dirty laundry or bathroom amenities.

10. Forest River XLR Micro Boost 301XLRE

Our Pros And Cons

✅ Bathroom is especially roomy

⛔ Takes some effort to lift and place the cargo space bed

• Length: 32’6”
• UVW: 8,348 lbs
• GVWR: 11,656
• CCC: 3,308 lbs
• Tongue Weight: 1,456 lbs
• Sleep: 6

With the XLR Micro Boost 301XLRE fifth-wheel toy hauler, it’s easy to tell what Forest River was going for here. This RV is all about simplicity and affordability.

That doesn’t mean it’s cheaply made. In fact, it’s just the opposite. But Forest River definitely toned down some of the more high-tech features to get the sticker price to a very attractive level. 

There are no slideouts and the rear Sleep N’ Store bed isn’t a power bed. There’s still a good deal of space but the 73.5” width might limit you to some smaller toys, depending on what you’re bringing along. The 301 XLRE does feature a number of innovative amenities, however. 

The leash latch system is a fantastic option for dog owners. Those who appreciate a more tank-like exterior will appreciate the body armor enclosed and insulated underbelly along with the NXG-engineered frames.

The MorRyde stable step is a welcome feature as well. Forest River managed to do a lot with a little and ended up with a fantastic and affordable option.

4 Benefits Of A Small 5th-Wheel Toy Hauler

While manufacturers have to get a little innovative to create space within a smaller frame, small 5th-wheel toy haulers still have their advantages.

1. Saves on Gas Mileage

This is one of the more obvious positives. You cannot often equate a fifth-wheel toy hauler with anything that isn’t cumbersome and overly heavy. These smaller variations work to accommodate your favorite toys while sticking to a smaller and lighter frame that improves fuel economy.

2. You Can Haul More Toys or Heavier Ones

Much larger RVs tend to limit the CCC (Cargo Carrying Capacity). Though some of the smaller ones may restrict you in terms of how big your ATV or golf cart is, you can pack more weight inside without compromising the specs. Even a smaller 5th-wheel toy hauler is pretty close to being capable of carrying what its larger cousins can.

3. Allows for Smaller Towing Vehicles

The smaller fifth-wheel RVs open up the potential for pulling them with half-tons rather than having to upgrade to a 3/4 or 1-ton. For one, that’s a lot of savings. For two, it also helps with gas mileage.

4. Less Wear and Tear on the Towing Vehicle

Every action has an equal and opposite reaction. Well, when it comes to towing larger 5th-wheel toy haulers, they definitely apply more strain to your towing vehicle. That also means less work for your engine.

4 Disadvantages Of a Small Fifth Wheel Toy Hauler

Remember that “every action has a reaction” quote a couple of sentences ago? Well, it applies here as well, at least in its own way. If you opt for a smaller fifth-wheel travel trailer, you also have to give a few things up.

1. Garage Eats Into Living Space

This is also true of the larger versions, though it’s a bit more egregious when it comes to a lightweight, smaller 5th-wheel toy hauler. Sure, you can set up the living space after you get your toys out but it’s still not the same as a much larger version or a non-toy hauler.

2. Space Constraints

While some of the above options offer a pretty fair amount of space to cram your favorite 2-wheel and 4-wheel toys in, it’s not the same as the larger fifth-wheel toy haulers. If you own a massive ATV, UTV, or golf cart-type vehicle, the smaller toy haulers may not cut it.

3. Weight Distribution Takes Some Getting Used To

As mentioned above, some lighter toy haulers have a massive CCC. When you own a very large toy hauler, that additional weight in the back may not be as significant.

However, park a heavy ATV back there, and, even if it’s well within the specs, it will change the way the toy hauler pulls. This is especially true going into turns.

4. More Expensive

The difference between a toy hauler and a travel trailer probably doesn’t seem like much from the outside. However, more materials and higher-quality materials generally go into the framework for a strengthened profile.

This can also extend to the chassis and the suspension system, pushing toy haulers up in the expense department.

Can A Half-Ton Truck Pull A Small Fifth Wheel Toy Hauler?

A half-ton truck can pull a small fifth-wheel hauler, so long as you pay attention to the specs and don’t push it. You need to make sure the GVWR (Gross Vehicle Weight Ratio) doesn’t exceed your half-ton’s towing capacity.

We’ve covered this topic in a more extensive and specific article before. Feel free to read our article on “How Big Of A Camper Can I Pull With A Half-Ton Truck” on Travel Trailer Pro!

5 FAQs About Shortest Fifth-Wheel Toy Haulers

1. What Lengths Do Toy Haulers Come In?

Widths and heights have to fall at or below federal guidelines, but there can be quite a disparity between small and large toy hauler lengths. Toy haulers can be as short as the inTech Flyer Explorer (14′) or as long as the Luxe Toy Hauler 48FB (45′ 6″).

2. What Is The Height Of A Fifth Wheel Toy Hauler?

The height of a fifth-wheel toy hauler doesn’t generally exceed 13 and a half feet. As mentioned above, these things can only go so high before they begin running into issues with state and federal regulations. They can be as high as 14′ in some states.

3. Will A Side-By-Side Fit In A Small 5th-Wheel Toy Hauler?

A side-by-side ATV will fit on almost every 5th-wheel toy hauler on this list. For the most part, side-by-sides are 60″ to 64″ wide.

4. What Is The Difference Between A Toy Hauler Travel Trailer And A Fifth Wheel?

The difference between a toy hauler travel trailer and a fifth wheel is how the trailer is hitched to the towing vehicle. A fifth wheel is hitched to the bed of a truck, while travel trailers are bumper-hitched RVs.

5. Do Fifth Wheel Toy Haulers Hold Their Value?

Unfortunately, toy haulers’ values, like all RVs, are going to depreciate. On average, their value will drop 40% over a three-year period and 55% over a five-year period. The good news is toy haulers are always in high demand, so resale shouldn’t be an issue.

Final Thoughts: Shortest Fifth-Wheel Toy Haulers

You must love these questions because the answer is always the same—it all depends on you and what you want from your RV. A small fifth-wheel toy hauler is your best bet if you own a decent-sized ATV or UTV—in some cases, even a side-by-side.

As long as you know what you’re getting with a smaller toy hauler, it’s worth the investment. If all you own or plan on owning is a few kayaks or something you can throw on a roof rack, a toy hauler probably isn’t right for you. As the saying goes, “To each their own.”

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– 10 Best Small Toy Haulers For RV Adventures
– 10 Best 5th Wheel Toy Hauler Floor Plans
– Does Airstream Make a Toy Hauler?
– 8 Best Travel Trailer Toy Haulers

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