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Home  /  Vlog  /  Season 1, Episode 7: ATC Toy Hauler Review
12 May 2017

Season 1, Episode 7: ATC Toy Hauler Review

Written by Steve Johnson
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Note (May 1, 2019): See our Two Year Review at this link.

April 26, 2017: ATC toy haulers have been advertised as being both tougher and lighter than competing brands due to their all-aluminum construction. That’s what got us so interested in them.

When looking at other brands of toy haulers, we became very concerned about water leaks and wood rot. In fact, when we looked at brand new toy haulers sitting on dealer lots, we were concerned that they had sat in the rain long enough to already have leaks and wood rot.

Another consideration is that ATC’s toy haulers are actually lighter than traditional steel/wood trailers. Their 28 foot toy hauler is about 1,500 to 2,000 pounds lighter than a competing 28 footer. That was important to us because our tow vehicle is a half-ton pickup, and we needed something half-ton towable.

Video Tour of ATC’s Manufacturing

When we picked up our toy hauler, Dale Davis, who leads the marketing for ATC’s toy hauler division, gave us a tour of the factory where they build all of their trailers. It gave us a first hand look at the level of quality that goes into their toy haulers.

After having walked through other brands of toy haulers, we were really impressed with exceptional build quality of ATC. While you certainly do pay more money to get an ATC, you also get it back in features, strength, and support.

We’ll let the video and the photos do most of the talking in this review. But one last word about ATC’s customer support, phenomenal! After taking delivery of the trailer, the guys at ATC have been amazing in making sure our questions are answered and our issues resolved.

Welded aluminum door casings, instead of the plastic or particle board.
Industrial looking switch panels with large switches create a more masculine feel.
Exhaust vents in the front and back of the toy hauler expel gases and fumes from vehicles in storage.
Solid aluminum door casing on the bathroom door create a heavy duty feel.
Diamond plate floor moulding throughout the the trailer adds to the “man cave” look and feel. Also notice the welded aluminum wheel well.
Aluminum crown moulding is added throughout the trailer. Compare that to other brands that offer no moulding at all.
Cabinet doors are hinged using a single piece that runs the entire length of the door. Compare that other brands that use the simple two hinges at the door ends.
The cabinetry is a masterful work of aluminum. It’s all aluminum frame, with no wood, feels very solid.
Each cabinet door and drawer is lockable to prevent against accidental openings during transit. Most competing trailers don’t offer this.
More aluminum frame work in the cabinetry. This is the door to the water heater cabinet.
It says “5000 LBS” on the d-ring. Other brands offer only 2,500 pound rings. These are designed to hold down cars.

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Having first started riding in 1985 on a Kawasaki KZ400, Steve has ridden all across the United States and Canada. He currently travels full time on his Honda ST1300, living wherever he can find a friendly roof. Follow him on, "Motorcycle Philosophy".

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