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Old 07-03-2013, 08:27 AM   #1
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What is considered to be the "the top of the line" in a 5th wheel toy hauler?

Going to eventually buy a diesel truck and 5th wheel toy hauler. What is considered to be the top of the line? I realize that might be a subjective question but I want to learn from those with experience vs. a sales person. Thank you for your input in advance.
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Old 07-03-2013, 10:02 AM   #2
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Mobil Suites makes a hauler designed to haul a golf cart. Don't know the total capacity of the unit, but as far as "top of the line" Mobile Suites is right up there.
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Old 07-03-2013, 05:56 PM   #3
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A bunch of us love the new Columbus line that came out in Winter of 2012. Columbus makes a couple of toy haulers now also. Nicest toy hauler I have seen. Short example video of one below.

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Old 07-05-2013, 08:33 AM   #4
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Those are beautiful! We have the XLR and it is really nice as well!
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Old 07-05-2013, 11:35 AM   #5
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I've been browsing the TH rigs...while you're open to many lines, check out the Heartland Cyclone CY 4000 Elite, very nice



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Old 07-07-2013, 09:45 AM   #6
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Anyone know how the Forest River XLR 5th wheel toy haulers compare to the Hartland Cyclone 5th wheel toy haulers regarding workmenship and quality?
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Old 07-08-2013, 07:03 PM   #7
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Forest river xlr are nicer that heartlands cyclones.
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Old 07-08-2013, 08:17 PM   #8
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Forest river xlr are nicer that heartlands cyclones.
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Old 07-08-2013, 08:21 PM   #9
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We came from the TH world. Our friends had a Cyclone and it was not all that great. While it was nicer than our weekend warrior, not by much. There is a TH out there called a Fusion. Not sure the maker but it is by far the nicest I have experienced. Very well made with some very nice materials.

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Old 08-03-2013, 01:28 PM   #10
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And very pricey
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Old 08-03-2013, 02:17 PM   #11
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We came from the TH world. Our friends had a Cyclone and it was not all that great. While it was nicer than our weekend warrior, not by much. There is a TH out there called a Fusion. Not sure the maker but it is by far the nicest I have experienced. Very well made with some very nice materials.

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Keystone, I think it's an upscale Raptor.
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Old 01-27-2014, 04:58 PM   #12
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For all those on the forum who say heartland cyclone
Are not top notch as well as the road warrior I think
It is a matter of personal taste as all tlr's have their
Faults I have yet to find the fault in mine.
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Old 01-28-2014, 01:19 PM   #13
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Momentum. Saw them at the Hershey show last year. Nicest I have seen and I always loved the fuzion and XLR. MSRP is 6 figures however ( not that anyone pays MSRP but it gives you an idea)
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Old 01-28-2014, 02:55 PM   #14
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Went on a lot that carried all brands. My XLR took my breath away when I walked in. Love it and still do almost 3 years later. Had more of a classy home feeling than the rest. Yes we have had some problems but for the most part the defects were from the vendor products that are installed in any and all brands. Good luck in your search and hopefully you will find one that speaks to you and tells you to take it home
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Old 02-01-2014, 11:04 PM   #15
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I was in a Keystone Raptor today, god that thing is beautiful. Good thread, I need some ideas here! Keep 'em coming...
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Old 02-04-2014, 12:23 AM   #16
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We just upgraded to the Vengeance 312a. Very well constructed, solid and weight class is not too bad.
The are also affordable with top of the line amenities.
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Old 02-08-2014, 04:01 PM   #17
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There are a lot of nice ones out there...it's really a matter of preference. I have a Vengeance 376 and love it. It doesn't have the fancy granite countertops and other such items, but is extremely well built and very affordable.
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Old 03-22-2014, 07:20 AM   #18
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On our recent TH shopping, we loved the momentum, cyclone, raptor 5th wheelers, all of which were close to, or over 100k. We also loved the fusion. We were walking out of a dealer after looking at all of them, and finding something we didn't like on all, when the owner told us about the newly released Vengenance touring toy haulers. Now, most people know that in the FR line, it's cyclone, raptor, Vengenance, in that order for quality and price, but the vengeance touring edition is new and better than the days of old. I asked if he had one, and he did, and we bought it. Check out the vengeance 39R12. For us, it's got it all, and high end quality too, at an affordable price. I say affordable if you are looking at 5th wheel toy haulers in this price range.
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We are just opposite we wanted quality but did not want to break the bank......... we bought our PUMA Unleashed 36' with 12' Garage with sliding glass patio door between garage & living area, with loft bed, drop down beds in the back, cherry cabinets, ( we did not get the generator option). We are very happy with it. Ordered it new & as of June 1st we will have had it for 2 years (Its a 2013) . But we we out the dealers door for under $30,000, taxes & all....... The only issues we have had are minor & cosmetic.

Very happy!!!!!!! This is our second PUMA 5th wheel camper & would buy another. I think they are a great kept secret.
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DW and I ordered an XLR last weekend, the 30HFS5. It's supposed to be in around the end of April. Picked up my B&W Companion yesterday, that's the next project! Can't wait to enter the 5th wheel ranks!
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