As we grow, so do our toys. Knowing the measurements and weights of your recreational toys will help you determine what type of toy hauler you need. Or if you already have a toy hauler, shop for outdoor toys based on the size of your RV’s garage. You don’t want to discover that you kids’ ATVs won’t fit into the garage the night before your big family vacation. Use the information below to answer the question, Will my toys fit in my garage?
RV Garage Specs
The first thing you want to consider is the loading capacity of your toy hauler. Find the Gross Vehicle Weight Rating (GVWR) and the Unloaded Vehicle (UVW), sometimes called dry or ship weight. Subtract the UVW from the GVWR and you’ll have the amount that’s left for cargo and occupants. This means you, all your stuff, and your toys. Make sure that it’s going to be able to handle all the weight you’ll need.
Now let’s look at the area within the garage to ensure you can fit your toys inside. Typically the interior width of a toy hauler ranges from 7.5-8 feet and the length is usually between 7-18 feet. The most popular models range in length from 10-14 feet.
The Toys!
People pull all sorts of toys around in toy haulers, from kayaks and canoes to ATVs and golf carts. The most common toys we see being loaded into toy haulers are motorcycles, ATVs, side by Sides, dune buggies, and snowmobiles. We’ve gathered some common measurements below to help you determine just what will fit inside your toy hauler’s garage.
Motorcycles
Big motorcycles, such as trikes or ones with sidecars, can be up to 99” wide at the back tires and 105” long. They can have a height of up to 61” and weigh around 900 pounds! The smallest bikes we see in the toy haulers tend to be kids’ dirt bikes. They’re generally around 31” wide at the handle bars, 67” long, 39” tall, and weigh around 160 pounds.
ATVs
Utility ATVs are the biggest and heaviest ATVs. They are usually around 46” wide, 94” long, 44” tall, and weigh about 820 pounds. Small youth-sized ATVs are typically 31” wide, 60” long, 35” tall, and weigh around 250 pounds.
Side By Sides
Side by sides are heavy, tall, and range in length. The larger units built for multiple people measure around 59” wide, 150” long, 76” tall, and weigh about 1,560 pounds. The smaller ones built for two people are around 59” wide, 118” long, 72” high, and weigh around 1,290 pounds.
Dune Buggies
Dune buggies range in size and can be as big as 78” wide, 165” long, 80” tall, and weigh around 1,500 pounds. The smaller, one-person buggies are around 31” wide, 53” long, 37” tall, and weight around 175 pounds.
Snowmobiles
The big utility sleds are the largest we found. These are typically around 50” wide, 135” long, 51” tall, and weigh up to 500 pounds. Youth snowmobiles measure around 35” wide, 72” long, 31” tall, and weigh about 150 pounds.
