Toy Hauler Loading Tips

Maybe you hope to hit the trail in your powersports vehicle or test your skills at an out-of-town competition. Either way, a toy hauler is a fantastic method of transportation. However, you’ll need to load your recreational vehicle correctly to ensure the safety of your motorsports vehicle and your comfort during transit. If you have less experience loading and unloading heavy payloads into your camper, check out this guide for a few handy tips.

Read on to learn more about loading your toy hauler, and for all your camper needs, visit MYRV in El Cajon, CA. 

Prepare Your Toy Hauler

First, you'll want to ensure both your toy hauler and towing vehicle are up for the task. Inspect each for any potential issues and fix them before leaving home.

You can begin with the tires by adjusting the air pressure to your owner's manual's specifications and ensuring they have enough tread to maintain on-road traction. You’ll also want to check all the lights to see if they are bright and easily visible and replace any dull or broken lights. Finally, look for any potential issues that can interfere with safe towing and address them as soon as possible.

Distribute the Weight

Next, you’ll want to be strategic about placing weight inside your toy hauler because misplaced weight can affect your towing setup's safety and efficiency and impact your towing vehicle’s fuel economy.

It’s a good idea to follow the 60-40 rule by placing much of your cargo in front of the front axle and the remaining around your trailer hitch. You’ll also want to distribute the weight equally from the left side to the right and place any heavier items on the floor.

Loading

Once you know where to put the weight, start loading your toy hauler camper.

First, choose a level ground and park your towing vehicle. You'll want to chock the wheels to keep your machine steady, then lower your gate to turn it into the loading ramp. Now, drive your powersports vehicle slowly up the ramp and turn the engine off as soon as you are inside to prevent the risk of carbon monoxide poisoning.

Secure Your Vehicle

Finally, secure your powersports vehicle to prevent it from moving during transit. You can use ratchet straps or D-ring tie-downs to fasten the suspension and shake and tug your vehicle from all angles to fix it firmly before you hit the road.

We hope you find these tips handy when loading your toy hauler. If you have more questions or are still searching for a reliable camper, contact MYRV in El Cajon, California. We proudly serve those in San Diego, California, so swing by today!