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As a travel trailer enthusiast, it's always exciting to examine the latest offerings in recreational vehicles. This year, the Torque Toy Hauler Travel Trailers by Heartland RV 2021 Series T285 captured my attention. It's an extraordinary model that delivers on all fronts, setting the standard for what a toy hauler should be.
The T285 offers a balance of comfort and functionality. Inside you'll find LED lights throughout, showcasing the welcoming ambiance of residential furniture complimented by recliners and full height shaker cabinetry. The fitted pleated night shades and carpet-free slide outs further elevate the aesthetic and practical appeal of this trailer. The three-zone JBL Audio System is another excellent addition, allowing for immersive entertainment whether you're inside or outside enjoying the comfort of the two JBL exterior marine grade speakers.
It also scores high on the convenience factor boasting a 15,000 BTU air conditioning system with dual ducts that ensure a cool interior during those scorching summer trips. The trailer is well-prepped for cable/satellite connections, making it perfect for anyone not willing to forgo watching their beloved shows while on the road.
Stepping outside, the T285 does not disappoint. The exterior spaces are well thought-out with a 13-feet min-side-by-side friendly design, 7-feet tall slide outs, and garage-facing lofts. The four aluminum solid entry steps add a touch of elegance and practicality, and the well-tinted max vent windows come with blinds that enhance privacy. The door-side porch lights and high output rear cargo lights ensure proper illumination when the sun goes down.
Practicality is the name of the game with a 50 Amp service, massive finished pass through storage, and exterior shower. The RV also features an 80 Amp converter, manual rear stab jacks, and a fuel station with generator prep (30 gallons) ensuring all your energy needs and stability requirements are well catered for. The haulers sport F-rated tires and a secure and enclosed gooseneck.
The construction of the T285 firmly stands on a 101” wide body design frame of Azdel, 10” I-beam frame rails (double axle), 12” I-beam frame rails (triple axle), and has 2” welded tubular aluminum side walls. It's built to withstand whatever the road throws at it, and the heated and enclosed underbelly indeed adds to the resilience of this toy hauler during adverse weather conditions.
Coming to the kitchen, a chef's delight awaits with steel ball bearing full extension drawer guides, a high-rise kitchen pull-out faucet, a 3-burner range with a large microwave oven, and a 10.7 cubic feet 12 volt deep basin undermount solid surface sink. The space set aside as a bedroom suite offers overhead reading lights and a tilting King bedroom suite with 30% more floor space. It's a haven of comfort after a long day.
The bathroom ensures relaxation with a spacious tub, a skylight, hardwood medicine cabinet, porcelain toilet, and heating and air conditioning. The garage is designed to withstand fuel and oil with resistant diamond plate TPO rubberized flooring and possesses a high capacity ramp door (3,000 lbs.), a heat and A/C ducted 24” beaver tail, and a rear electric Queen bed.
All said, what sets the T285 apart is the thoughtful blend of comfort, functionality, and luxury. It proves that you don't have to sacrifice one for the other when contemplating your dream travel trailer. The Torque Toy Hauler T285 is a badge of freedom and a ticket to adventure; frankly, this is the way to travel!
GVWR (lbs): 12,800
Dry Weight (lbs): 8,360
Hitch Weight (lbs): 1,240
Cargo Capacity (lbs): 4,392
Width (ft/in): 8' 6"
Height (ft/in): 12' 10"
Length (ft/in): 35' 11"
Sleep Capacity (persons): 7-8
Fresh Tank Capacity (gals): 98
Gray Tank Capacity (gals): 60
Black Tank Capacity (gals): 30
Awning (ft): 19'
STANDARDS
INTERIOR
LED lighting throughout
Residential furniture with recliners
Full height shaker cabinetry
Pleated night shades
Carpet free slides outs
Cable / satellite prepped
Three zone JBL Audio System
(2) JBL exterior marine grade speakers
15,000 BTU A/C with dual ducts
EXTERIOR
13’ Min-Side-by-Side Friendly
7’ Tall Slide Outs
Garage Facing Lofts
Quad Aluminum solid entry steps
Quad Aluminum pull out entry steps
Huge dark tinted max vent windows with blinds
Massive finished pass through storage
Electric side awning
50 Amp Service
Door side porch lights
High output rear cargo lights
Exterior shower
Large grab handle
80 Amp converter
Dual 30LBS LP bottles
Rear manual stab jacks
Fuel station with generator prep (30gal)
Enclosed goose neck
F-rated tires
CONSTRUCTION
Azdel
Heated and enclosed underbelly
101” wide body design
10” I-beam frame rails (double axle)
12? I-beam frame rails (triple axle)
2” welded tubular aluminum side walls
Plywood Construction in Floors
Rack and Pinion Slide outs (Fully Supports Slide Out Floors)
High strength radius roof
TIRES/AXLES
16” aluminum wheels
7,000 lb axles
KITCHEN
Steel ball bearing full extension drawer guides
High rise kitchen pull-out faucet
3-burner range with large microwave oven
Large residential microwave oven
10.7 cu ft / 12 volt
Deep basin under mount
Solid surface sink
Power range hood with light
BEDROOM
Single level master suite
Bedroom TV hookup with booster
Overhead reading lights
Tilting King bedroom suite with 30% more floor space
Swift space work station
BATHROOM
Spacious bathtub
Bathroom power vent
Heat and A/C in bathroom
Skylight over shower
Hardwood medicine cabinet
Porcelain toilets
GARAGE
Fuel and oil resistant diamond plate TPO rubberized flooring
Huge overhead storage in the garage
High capacity ramp door (3,000 lbs.)
High efficiency 12V fan
Heat and A/C ducted
24” beaver tail
4-step garage entry
Rear electric Queen bed with
Convertible sofa
Rear screen
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