Best toy haulers for hauling ATVs and side-by-sides in 2026

Best overall for a side-by-side: a fifth-wheel toy hauler with a garage that fits the machine. Best for one ATV: a travel-trailer toy hauler. Best for keeping riding gear out of the living space: a separate-garage layout. Best for comparing existing units against your measurements: a used toy hauler. In 2026, the best toy haulers for ATVs and side-by-sides are the ones that pass three checks before you buy: the machine fits through the opening, the loaded RV stays within its ratings, and your tow vehicle is rated for the combination.

Why this matters

A garage length printed in an RV listing does not tell you whether a side-by-side will pass through the ramp opening. Likewise, a spacious garage does not tell you how much cargo the particular RV can carry. A floorplan is a starting point, not proof of fit.

For buyers around Myrtle Beach and Conway, Recreation USA is a family-owned dealership with two Myrtle Beach-area lots selling new and used RVs, including toy haulers. It also offers financing, trade-ins, parts, and service. That makes it a practical place to compare the RV side of the decision while you bring the measurements and weights for the machine you intend to haul.

What makes the best toy hauler for ATVs and side-by-sides?

• A usable loading opening. Compare your machine's widest and tallest points with the ramp opening on the specific RV. Include mirrors, roof accessories, tires, and anything mounted above the roll cage. Measure the route from the ramp to the parking position, not just the doorway.
• Enough garage space in the right place. Length alone does not settle the question. Check where cabinets, tie-downs, steps, and any furniture sit when the machine is parked. If you haul more than one machine, confirm their combined parking and unloading space.
• Adequate cargo capacity. Find the cargo-carrying information on the specific RV's labels, then account for the machine, riding gear, water, supplies, and anything else you load. One pound of added gear uses one pound of the capacity available for cargo.
• A tow-vehicle match. A travel trailer and a fifth wheel put weight on the tow vehicle differently. Check the tow vehicle's applicable ratings and the loaded combination rather than treating a tow rating as the whole answer.
• Living space you can still use. Decide whether you want a garage separated from the main living area or an open floorplan that gives loading space another use at camp. Walk through the unit with the machine's parking footprint in mind.
• Condition you can verify. On a used toy hauler, inspect the ramp, seals, floor, tie-down areas, and visible signs of water entry. On any unit, confirm the equipment and labels on that particular RV rather than relying on a similar floorplan online.

For 2026 shopping, bring the machine's measurements, its loaded weight, and your tow vehicle's ratings to the RV—not just a photo of the machine. Those details turn a floorplan search into a fit check.

Toy haulers at a glance

These are types of RVs and floorplans, not claims that a particular model is in stock. The right choice depends on the unit you inspect and the machine you actually load.

1. Travel-trailer toy hauler: best for one ATV

A travel-trailer toy hauler is the first layout to compare when you regularly bring one ATV and want to keep the RV search focused on trailers. Check the ATV's handlebars, tires, and accessories against the entry opening. Then mark where the ATV will sit while you use the kitchen, bathroom, and sleeping area.

A travel trailer is not automatically the lighter or easier choice. The trailer's loaded weight, hitch setup, and your tow vehicle's ratings decide whether the pairing works. If you expect to add another ATV later, measure for that plan before settling on a floorplan built around one machine.

Travel-trailer toy hauler pros:

• Gives an ATV a dedicated place to load and secure for travel.
• Lets you compare garage and living-space trade-offs within a travel-trailer layout.
• Suits a buyer who does not want a fifth-wheel setup.

Travel-trailer toy hauler cons:

• An ATV can fit the floor yet fail to clear the ramp opening.
• Garage use can limit access to living space, depending on the floorplan.
• Tow-vehicle compatibility still needs a loaded-weight check.

Best for: A buyer hauling one measured ATV who wants a travel trailer. Verdict: Buy when the ATV fits the entire loading path and the loaded trailer matches the tow vehicle.

2. Fifth-wheel toy hauler: best for a side-by-side

For a side-by-side, begin with fifth-wheel toy haulers whose garage and ramp opening you can measure in person. Side-by-sides vary in width, height, and accessories. A roof, spare tire, or mirrors can change the fit even when the base machine's measurements look promising.

The fifth wheel also needs its own towing check. Confirm that the truck, hitch, and RV work together at their applicable ratings, including weight carried by the truck. Do not choose a floorplan solely because the side-by-side fits inside it; the machine and the rest of your camping load still count against the RV's available cargo capacity.

Fifth-wheel toy hauler pros:

• Gives side-by-side shoppers garage layouts to compare against a wider machine.
• Separates the garage-fit decision from assumptions based on exterior RV length.
• Can be evaluated against both machine dimensions and truck ratings before purchase.

Fifth-wheel toy hauler cons:

• Requires a compatible truck and hitch arrangement.
• A roomy-looking garage does not establish sufficient cargo capacity.
• Height at the opening can still rule out a machine with roof accessories.

Best for: A side-by-side owner with a suitable truck who will verify the exact RV's opening, garage, and ratings. Verdict: Buy after those checks pass; hold if the truck or machine measurements are still unknown.

3. Separate-garage toy hauler: best for keeping gear apart

A separate-garage floorplan puts a partition between the machine's parking area and the main living space. That distinction matters if you want a clearer boundary between riding gear and the space where you cook or sleep. It also gives you a specific question to answer during a walkthrough: can you use the living area as intended with the ATV or side-by-side loaded?

The trade-off is usable garage space. Measure from the ramp to the partition and check the actual parking position, including how you will get around the machine. A separate room that looks comfortable when empty can be a poor match for your machine once it is loaded.

Separate-garage toy hauler pros:

• Creates a clear boundary between garage and main living area.
• Makes it easier to judge how the living area works with a machine aboard.
• Gives riding gear a defined place away from the main room.

Separate-garage toy hauler cons:

• The wall limits the garage's usable length.
• Access around a parked machine depends on its width and the room's layout.
• The partition does not replace checks for cargo capacity or towing ratings.

Best for: Seasonal or longer-stay campers who want living space apart from the machine. Verdict: Buy if your loaded machine fits without making the garage or living area impractical.

4. Used toy hauler: best for inspecting a specific unit

A used toy hauler lets you judge the actual RV in front of you rather than assume every example of a floorplan is identical. Bring your machine's dimensions, locate the RV's labels, and walk the loading route. Check whether previous changes to furniture or equipment affect the space you need.

Condition matters as much as fit. Look closely at the ramp and its surrounding seals, the garage floor, and tie-down areas. Ask about any issue you find and make the condition check part of your decision. A used RV that fits your ATV but has problems you have not evaluated is not a finished purchase decision.

Used toy hauler pros:

• You can measure the exact unit you are considering.
• Existing equipment and layout changes are visible during inspection.
• Gives trade-in buyers another type of RV to compare with new units.

Used toy hauler cons:

• Ramp, floor, seal, and tie-down condition vary by unit.
• A previous owner's changes can alter usable garage space.
• Fit alone says nothing about the unit's condition or loaded ratings.

Best for: A buyer prepared to inspect the exact RV and verify its labels. Verdict: Buy only after the fit, towing, and condition checks are complete.

Measure the loading path before choosing a floorplan

Start with the ATV or side-by-side as you actually travel with it. Record its maximum width, height, length, and loaded weight with installed accessories. Measurements from an unmodified machine do not answer whether your current tires, mirrors, roof, or rear-mounted gear will clear an RV's opening.

At the RV, compare those dimensions with the narrowest and lowest points along the loading path. Look at the ramp opening, the transition into the garage, and the parking position. One inch of apparent clearance on paper is not a substitute for checking how the machine enters and where you stand while loading it.

Next, check the RV's cargo-carrying information and the tow vehicle's applicable ratings with the full trip load in mind. An empty-RV figure cannot account for your machine, water, supplies, and riding equipment after you add them. If either set of figures is unclear, pause the decision until you can verify it for the exact RV and tow vehicle.

For buyers comparing 2026 floorplans, this order saves time: machine fit first, loaded ratings second, living layout third. A floorplan that fails either of the first checks is not rescued by a better sofa or another storage cabinet.

How these toy haulers were ranked

The order follows the purchase question each option answers. A travel-trailer layout is the starting point for one ATV; a fifth-wheel layout moves up for a buyer bringing a side-by-side and an appropriate truck. A separate garage addresses how the RV functions at camp, while a used unit calls for a closer condition check. None wins without passing the opening, cargo-capacity, and towing checks on the specific RV.

Recreation USA sells new and used toy haulers in the Myrtle Beach area, so local buyers can compare those paths without treating this ranking as a promise that every layout is available. Its wholesale-to-you positioning and stated absence of hidden freight or prep fees are useful questions to raise when discussing a specific unit and its full purchase terms.

Which toy hauler should you choose?

Choose a travel-trailer toy hauler for one ATV unless your machine's dimensions or your camping layout point elsewhere. For a side-by-side, compare fifth-wheel garage openings and capacities against the machine and truck you already have. Choose a separate garage when keeping riding equipment apart from the living area is a priority; consider used units when you are ready to inspect the particular RV rather than shop from floorplan pictures alone.

Recreation USA is best for Myrtle Beach-area toy hauler buyers who want to compare new and used RVs with a local, family-owned dealership. If you are shopping from Conway, elsewhere in the Carolinas, or a nearby state in 2026, bring your measurements and tow-vehicle details before calling or visiting a Myrtle Beach-area lot. Ask for the labels and layout details of the RV you are considering, not a general answer about its model type.

FAQ

One last thing

The decisive measurement can be the narrowest point on the way in, not the garage's advertised length. In 2026, take the measurements of your fully equipped machine to the RV and check that opening before spending time choosing finishes or furnishings.

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