CHECK OUT THIS FAMILY-FRIENDLY TOY HAULER!
ONE TUFF MUDDA
If somebody were to mention ‘toy haulers’,
it’s a safe bet that dirt or quad bikes comes
to mind. After all, that’s why this particular
style of caravan was made: to haul people’s
‘toys’ inside the van.
But I’m starting to view toy haulers as being
equally relevant to the family-caravan market.
The versatility of their layouts, which include a
large cargo area in the rear of the van – usually
with a couple of bunk beds – make them
perfect for two adults and two or three kids.
The brand new Paramount Tuff Mudda 176 is
a case in point. To my mind, it could be just as
easily described as a family caravan.
To be clear, the Tuff Mudda 176 is first and
foremost a toy hauler. Witness the
checkerplate-covered ramp that lowers
effortlessly on the nearside. Just push a button
(inside a lockable compartment at the rear)
and the ramp will gently lower on an electric
winch to whatever position you like, unlike the
ramps on some toy haulers that have to be
opened and closed manually.
The best bit: you can lower the ramp to
horizontal and use it as an elevated deck/
outdoor sitting area.
Inside the cargo space, Paramount has
included a free-standing table, as well as a
lounge across the back wall. This lounge
doubles as a bunk bed, and there is a bunk
above that folds effortlessly against the rear
wall when not in use.