| Toy haulers are the latest innovation in recreational | | | | destination. Come spring pull up stakes and move back |
| vehicle technology. Thousands can be saved by | | | | north in order to avoid the extreme tropical heat. |
| purchasing them in the fall when new model years are | | | | When looking for a winter destination remember that |
| introduced. But where can you use them in the winter? | | | | the toy hauler is itself being hauled. Much of the nation's |
| First of all a definition is in order for the term toy hauler. | | | | more scenic destinations are not navigable with a |
| They're traditional travel trailers with a cargo bay and | | | | trailer in tow. Some of the mountain roads of Northern |
| cargo doors in the back. This is a very versatile cargo | | | | California, Tennessee, Kentucky, Pennsylvania, and |
| area which is sold in rather bare condition and can be | | | | North Carolina are never suitable for travel trailers. |
| tailored to numerous purposes. | | | | Many roads in Colorado are closed completely in |
| For the traditional snow bird a long toy hauler can | | | | winter. Winter driving can be treacherous even in flat |
| almost be like a house with an attached garage. The | | | | country. Keep a close eye on traffic and weather |
| truck that hauls it may not fit inside but all of the things | | | | anywhere. |
| normally squeezing the car out of the garage will fit in. | | | | But toy haulers have a special attraction for those with |
| So that's the first place to take the toy hauler in winter: | | | | a lot of athletic gear or animals to take along when |
| a warm climate! Arizona has nine Kampground of | | | | traveling. Showing dogs? Plenty of area for cages, |
| America (KOA) locations and all but one is open year | | | | grooming tables or using for training during down time. |
| around. But for a lot of snow birds, Florida is the winter | | | | |