44’ Dunesport Custom TH. The Richards are Back!!

[DoughBallin14]

Well i am sure most people followed my lovely remodel of my sandpiper toyhauler that had plenty of surprises. Also most know we sold it and planned on taking a break but instead we talked it out and decided to say screw it and get it over with and go custom! No remodel crazyness this time boys!

Well a little back story. Truthfully this layout we designed has been in the works and had been modified off and on for about 6 years. Even changed a few minor things since this attachment.

We blended many trailers we have had or my parents had along with walking rv shows for fun over the years.

We are a month out from pick up and will keep things up to date once we get it home.

The details::::::

2025 44’ Dunesport custom toyhauler 5th wheel triple axle.

I am sure people have seen them on instagram and or even heard stories of them in the past. A friend of mine has recently picked his up as well and we walked it and checked everything out and felt comfortable with fit and finish and craftsmen ship that we kept our order in progress.

Here is their rig build for his DD car and glamis

Dune Sport Custom Toy Haulers on Instagram: "42’ HD Show Stopper 🦍🇺🇸 •Heavy Duty Build •17’ Garage Model •Huge Sofa Slide 🛝 •15,000lb Dry Weight •9,000lbs of Payload💪 •14ply G-Rated Tires 🛞 •24k Gen-Y Gooseneck •800watt Solar 60Amp Controller☀️

336 likes, 11 comments - toyhaulers on September 20, 2024: "42’ HD Show Stopper 🦍🇺🇸 •Heavy Duty Build •17’ Garage Model •Huge Sofa Slide 🛝 •15,000lb Dry Weight •9,000lbs of Payload💪 •14ply G-Rated Tires 🛞 •24k Gen-Y Gooseneck •800watt Solar 60Amp Controller☀️ •3000/9000 Inverter •400AH of...

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Custom layout design by me and the wifey, 8k tri axle hd frame, 14’ garage, 150 fresh water, rvmp dual fuel 5500 genny my choice, huge dual access basement, triple ac, light gray fiberglass siding, Aluminum framing, double insulated roof, double plywood floor deck total 1.5” thick, minimal roof penetration only 2 tank vents and a fantastic fan, 15k dry 21k gvwr with gen y gooseneck hitch, etc etc.

Feel free to look at the layout and comment. Hope you guys see my vision for our family maybe meet some of you guys down the roads!

 

[zhandfull]

Looks good!

Kitchen area forward might not be accessible when slide is pulled in. There is always going to be pros and cons to slides though.

44’ is a big ass trailer.

 

[DoughBallin14]

Looks good!

Kitchen area forward might not be accessible when slide is pull in. There is always going to be pros and cons to slides though.

Oh ya no doubt always something. The bedroom wardrobe slide is the reason we had to go to a barn slide door. We had a hinge door and was like oh crap how do we get in or out when the slides in.
The upper kitchen one when the slide is in will be 14” of space between counter end and face of the fridge. Its 12” but the fridge and pantry stuff sits recessed in the slide 2 inches.
We got tall siding and the upper deck will be 6’7” finish which will still feel roomy to me at 6’2

 

[Roosky01]

If you are spending that kinda bank why not just put the independant suspension under it as well?

 

[DoughBallin14]

If you are spending that kinda bank why not just put the independant suspension under it as well?

That was asked initially during our first design and options but once i added up all the main things and details i was ready to drop another 7k for independent suspension or torsion axles, they do offer it though, i just upgraded the shackles and equaflex equalizers and wet bolt links for a cheaper cost than me buying the parts.

Another original plan was a 2 seat slideout where the floating eating ledge is in the driver side living room. We removed that to save money and weight also it didnt gain us any floor space so we scratched it and went with a hang out counter ledge.

 

[DoughBallin14]

I will also add that yes it is not as flashy with decor or trim contrast, fixtures and such as grand designs, jayco, alliance, brinkley etc but its frame is stronger with bigger i beams and engineered exactly to the layout i have, not a generic engineered frame that the others use and then stack all different layouts on top of. They use slim rack slide system and can do hydraulic and vroom as well if requested.
All in all i am still under cost compared to an alliance valor 44 14 trailers near me on sale at dealer lots

 

[CLdrinker]

I would not go grey. Especially the grey from them it gets really bad very quickly. I have seen a few that look terrible after just a couple years.

 

[DoughBallin14]

I would not go grey. Especially the grey from them it gets really bad very quickly. I have seen a few that look terrible after just a couple years.

I can agree, but wife had dark grey (which i said hell no) white was out of the picture also for her, so i had to lose that battle and light grey was the choice. Also no graphics which i still hurt from removing on the other rig.
I have seen their dark grey go dull and chalky fast and get pretty bad.
The light grey which is a lighter version of the attitude trailers, seems to hold better. Just need to keep my shoulders greased up and get many nice clean coats of ceramic on her!

 

[FROGMAN524]

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[RiverDave]

Honestly this looks pretty bad ass!! They will custom build anything you want? What does something like the IG video go for?

RD

 

[Icky]

Are you sure the garage is large enough ?

 

[DoughBallin14]

Honestly this looks pretty bad ass!! They will custom build anything you want? What does something like the IG video go for?

RD

Thanks dave! Ya pretty much anything you can think of they have a way of building.

Like mine has a specific feature we worked out and it has two separate furnace heaters.
One 20kbtu built into the garage to keep the kids comfy in winter, it feeds the master as well, then a 30kbtu that feeds the bathroom, kitchen living room area, also the master bedroom. Both individually controlled and the vents in the bedroom are close able. To choose which heater supplies the bedroom. Also upgraded the propane to 2 40lb tanks.

I have seen models that carry full size jeeps, wheelchair accessible builds. Open deck garage builds, a guy built one specifically for tailgate party rentals with a huge side patio set up. They have a lot of build where the garage partition wall if the 3 season patio doors so you can open them up all the way and have larger cargo area or close them off for separation.

I think my friends was right around 100k all said and done. There are some things that add up quick once you start building but you pretty much get what you want

 

[DoughBallin14]

Are you sure the garage is large enough ?

Hard to say i think for us its plenty. It will fit an infamous 4 seat speed car, or other utvs, but for us all we have is bikes. 450,110 and a 50.

Everything from the garage wall forward is as comfortably compact as can be. So my length overall is set by the garage.

Honestly i wanted to stay under 42’ with a 14’ garage but couldnt make it work enough. I could have gone to a 16’ garage and do their largest model at 46’ overall!

 

[DoughBallin14]

Couple quick pics i got right outta the factory. Official pick up is this friday!

 

[c_land]

Couple quick pics i got right outta the factory. Official pick up is this friday!

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Absolute unit

 

[DoughBallin14]

Absolute unit

Lol lets see how in person goes!!
Man sure looks way more than 4 feet extra compared to my last one!!

 

[NicPaus]

HUGE!

 

[zhandfull]

Some serious rear overhang. Watch those turns on the way home Friday.

Is that the light gray siding? Looks white.

 

[c_land]

Lol lets see how in person goes!!
Man sure looks way more than 4 feet extra compared to my last one!!

What are you towing it with? I would assume a little larger than the Standard RDP F150 tow rig

 

[DoughBallin14]

Some serious rear overhang. Watch those turns on the way home Friday.

Is that the light gray siding? Looks white.

Yep seems to be about 13’ rear overhang from the last axle if looking at the drawing. Good call!!
Looking at my old rig it was 12’. Take Er nice and slow and wide! Crazy to think the make a 46’ also.

Yes light gray it’s barely a free shades off of standard white from what i have seen.

 

[DoughBallin14]

What are you towing it with? I would assume a little larger than the Standard RDP F150 tow rig

Well of course a true F150!! I was contemplating a turbo Tacoma but you know!

Haha i have a 24 gmc 3500 srw. All within payload and capacity

 

[DoughBallin14]

Just another sneak picture. Should have more tomorrow and a walk thru video. We pick up from the dealer / manufacturer direct as well later tomorrow in mesa az

We extended the upper deck around 9’ from normal. To place the kitchen up top and bathroom shower bedroom on the lower level to enjoy high ceilings. Upper deck head room is right at 6’7”.

 

[DoughBallin14]

Dune Sport Custom Toy Haulers on Instagram: "Who’s ready to see the coolest toy hauler ever? This 44’ gooseneck has a very unique twist - video drops 🔜"

112 likes, 2 comments - toyhaulers on February 28, 2025: "Who’s ready to see the coolest toy hauler ever? This 44’ gooseneck has a very unique twist - video drops 🔜".

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[DoughBallin14]

I am told video walk thru will be Monday but I’ll get sooner pics for the inmates tomorrow. Currently cruising back through quartzite now.

 

[Icky]

Dune Sport Custom Toy Haulers on Instagram: "Who’s ready to see the coolest toy hauler ever? This 44’ gooseneck has a very unique twist - video drops 🔜"

112 likes, 2 comments - toyhaulers on February 28, 2025: "Who’s ready to see the coolest toy hauler ever? This 44’ gooseneck has a very unique twist - video drops 🔜".

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I saw that earlier on Instagram and wondered if it was yours.

 

[DoughBallin14]

I saw that earlier on Instagram and wondered if it was yours.

Haha that’s cool good detective work!

Also if anyone is near murrieta/wildomar this weekend or the next feel free swing by! I’ll be packing my crap back in it and adding tvs and such!

 

[CLdrinker]

1/2ton towable?

 

[DoughBallin14]

1/2ton towable?

Depends on which tow police you talk to right?

 

[Done-it-again]

Damn that’s long.

Good looking trailer, congrats.

 

[DoughBallin14]

Damn that’s long.

Good looking trailer, congrats.

Thank you, much appreciated

 

[DoughBallin14]

Ok sorry everyone been a busy first weekend and i can say just as tired as doing all the remodel trailers haha.

Here is some mid work progress. Got some tvs going. Living room one is full motion and comes out completely to face the sofa at the front. Waiting on the sound bars, got the pivot shower door installed.
Yes it hits the counter but i added stops to the top and bottom of the frame and a clear (baby) bumper coming for the corner of the counter just in case.
Garage foam tiles down for the kids again.
Also a peak at the 20kbtu second heater just for the garage and one closable port for the bedroom they mentioned they had to add one more duct to help air flow with the blower of the second heater. Sure whatever.

The bathroom, kitchen, living also has a 30k heater with a thermostat also a closable duct to the bedroom again on the other side of the bed. At least i have options on which heater controls the bedroom

Some random pics for ya.

Also there is always something that happens! I lost a wheel bearing cap on the way home from mesa, so just to keep it covered an old in n out cup and tape will do.
Manufacture already sending me 2 should be here tomorrow!

 

[DILLIGAF]

Nice! Congrats and good memories to come.

 

[DoughBallin14]

Nice! Congrats and good memories to come.

Thats the plan!! Thanks again

 

[DoughBallin14]

Short video walk thru.

Dune Sport Custom Toy Haulers on Instagram: "It’s here 📺 World 🌎 premiere 44’ FWTSFK This is our first front kitchen/living roll toy hauler! Build yours today at dunesport.com"

42 likes, 0 comments - toyhaulers on March 5, 2025: "It’s here 📺 World 🌎 premiere 44’ FWTSFK This is our first front kitchen/living roll toy hauler! Build yours today at dunesport.com".

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[DoughBallin14]

Small wins this weekend! Getting ready for a small camping trip for the kids in ocotillo march 21st weekend.
- Got little bins made that ill eventually put on draw slides
- my one roof vent cover installed
- got my hitch adjusted for 7” bed rail spacing for personal comfort
- bought a 20’ cord with and angle trailer plug end to add to my factory supplied short 25’ cord, cut off one end and added a female connector.
- added vertical brake/signal on each side of the ramp door to help visibility for other drivers and replaced the lower 4” lights to match

 

[DarkJuJu]

That couch looks super comfortable, and love the kitchen layout and stove space.

 

[DoughBallin14]

That couch looks super comfortable, and love the kitchen layout and stove space.

Thank you! Its pretty comfy, super modular and expandable, compact and actually pretty cheap.

https://www.linsyhome.com/

Closest couch we could find to fit the width completely to the trailer

 

[Backlash]

Too rich for my blood, but I've thoroughly enjoyed following along! Beautiful from front to rear!

 

[pronstar]

Sweet rig! If you’re at all concerned about the exterior, paint it with Imron. It’ll look like new forever.

 

[DoughBallin14]

Too rich for my blood, but I've thoroughly enjoyed following along! Beautiful from front to rear!

Thank you!
I think the bank is the only rich one here haha

 

[NicPaus]

Your towing it with a 6.6 gas? How is it?

 

[DoughBallin14]

Your towing it with a 6.6 gas? How is it?

Yes sir! I am so impressed with it honestly. I think the 10 speed trans was the game changer like people have mentioned. I just rolled 20k miles.

The motor just eats and pulls and never sounds like its really trying. The cab is also very quiet so hard to hear it work but doesnt sound like its screaming. Power seems to be in the sweet spot all the time.

Obviously momentum helps and staying ahead of things but it will just downshift when it needs and keep going. I dont think i can say i have ever had it floored and just been waiting to see the mph go up. Fuel mileage my trip out 79s to ocotillo and back was no problem and around 7-8mpg. In about a month I’ll be taking it out to the river so we will see how it pulls this trailer on the Indio grade compared to my old 40’ trailer.

If gm came out next year and bumped the numbers to their crate performance numbers to around 550 575 hp/tq then i would buy it just to be even easier!

 

[NicPaus]

Nice! I had the 6 speed 6.6. Great engine. Reason they sell before they hit the lot. Not sure why dealerships don't order more. I would of bought 1 yesterday if I could find 1. Searched all of CA. And only 3 available in the color I want and none had the front bench.

 

[DoughBallin14]

Nice! I had the 6 speed 6.6. Great engine. Reason they sell before they hit the lot. Not sure why dealerships don't order more. I would of bought 1 yesterday if I could find 1. Searched all of CA. And only 3 available in the color I want and none had the front bench.

My thoughts also. When i ordered mine they kept saying are you sure and you’re agreeing to buy it right 100% because we dont want to hold on to it if you back out because the diesels sell not the gas lol.

For how much i tow its a perfect fit and i saved money on it and no extra smog stuff to deal with. Plus made sense as my wife mainly drives it to and from school drop off and grocery store so no way a diesel would get enough runtime to finish regen cycles in a single drive..