Heartland Torque RV Tour

Getting to Know Our Toy Hauler

In 2016, we began traveling in our Heartland Torque 380 toy hauler and haven’t stopped since. Heartland is part of the THOR family of companies, and this will likely be the company we purchase a future RV with when we ever decide to upgrade. We have made a few changes over the years, but the layout and reason for choosing this RV remain the same. 

Choosing a toy hauler has given us the flexibility to change up the layout as our family has grown while also providing ample living space and off-grid capabilities.   

When we were searching for our home on wheels, we had to consider our family size of six. It was important to find something larger than a typical RV bunk for our growing, adult-size children, and while giving us the flexibility to change it as they have grown. We needed a space to put full-size twin mattresses.

The garage area has served as both a kids' room and a primary bedroom over the years. We have liked both set-ups for different reasons, and each layout has served our family's unique needs. Do you have a teen or someone who is close to that age? Height will become a factor for your typical RV bunks, and a toy hauler may become the best option for taller families like ours. For that reason, the tall ceilings in the toy haulers also felt right for us. 

Another added bonus has been the toy hauler garage deck. We love that when it is closed, we can display the giant sticker collection we have accumulated throughout our travels. When the deck is down, we have an extended patio for the kids to play Legos with friends or for us to enjoy the sunset over the ocean at beach campsites.  

We have done quite a bit to make this RV feel like our home. Not only have we added paint, but changing up window coverings, washable rugs, and throw pillows can really make our space feel fresh and new. In addition, we have added some other key features like a bookshelf and fireplace to make the space cozy.   

Natural light is important to us because we cannot always be outside. We love the large windows and the opposing slides in the main living area so our entire family can be inside together and still enjoy the stunning views out the windows when the weather is unfavorable. The opposing slides offer tons of floor space and room to entertain friends and family. 

Having a bathtub was just a bonus when we chose this RV, but it has been so nice to have a hot soak in a deeper tub when we are on full hook-ups. This is one of those things I didn’t realize I would miss while traveling, and now I am so grateful that I don’t have to do without.  

There are some practical features we love in our toy hauler that we have found necessary for RVing as a family. This RV had space for a washer and dryer in the master, and we cannot imagine living without that as a big family. With daily laundry, going to a laundromat just wasn’t practical for us. 

We also love the large pass-through storage in the basement for storing blow-up paddle boards, lawn chairs, fishing poles, kayaks, and outside toys for our adventures outdoors. This model did not come with a loft and we are glad because we can use this space for storage and still have plenty of sleeping spaces for our kids. 

We also went with this model RV because the Torque model is more budget-friendly than many other toy haulers. It may not have all the bells and whistles, but with our family making modifications and renovations to suit our needs, we knew it was more about the bones, the space, the slide positions, and the windows because those things could not be changed. 

We have never loved a home as much as this one. Perhaps because it has wheels, but also because we have worked so hard to make her feel cozy. The freedom and flexibility of this lifestyle are the main reasons we keep traveling, but this RV has made it possible and comfortable.  

Our goal is to educate families on this lifestyle and encourage families to get out exploring nature together. The truth is, the RV that is best for your family is the one you can afford right now. You can always upgrade or change it up later.