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ElCaminoManT
Explorer
Dec 18, 2018

Arctic Fox 29-5K feedback?

Any feedback on this model? Good/Bad? Happy with your purchase? Does the slide room wall that blocks the fridge when it's retracted bother you? We love this floorplan and the overall feel of the coach and put a hold deposit on a 2019 but want to get owners thoughts on them.

Are they really this heavy compared to the other floorplans? How do they tow? I towed a 3 axle 38' toy hauler 5er for 10+ years that had a pin weight that fluctuated between 2900-3200lbs and axle weights between 11,500-14,000lbs depending what was loaded in it. Because it was a toy hauler, the axles were located further back compared to a travel trailer which resulted in a pretty big spread between the truck axle and the trailer axles and it had a tendency to chuck and jolt around. Hoping the AF will be a smoother, more comfortable tow.

We tried the moho route for 1.5 years but **** driving inside the rolling earthquake was more than I could handle so had to finally give in and put it up for sale. It goes to it's new home this weekend.
  • rhagfo's avatar
    rhagfo
    Explorer III
    Well as to the floor plan our 2005 Copper Canyon has a very similar floor plan. Personally I don't find having the refer blocked with the slides in a big deal, many consider it a deal breaker.
    DW likes the large rear kitchen, the AF counter layout is slightly different as our sink is on the peninsula.
    The AF is much heaver than ours with a DRY weight about what we tow ours at and a 16,100# GVWR.

    Arctic Fox 29-5K
    Specifications:

    Dry Axle Weight (approx. Lbs.): 9,448
    Dry Hitch Weight (approx. Lbs.): 2,921
    Net Carrying Capacity: 3,731
    Gross Dry Weight – Lbs.: 12,369
    Gross Vehicle Weight (GVWR) – Lbs.: 16,100
    Exterior Length (approx. w / hitch): 35’2?
    Exterior Height (approx.): 13’4?
    Exterior Width (approx.): 8’6?
  • We have the 25Y but just got it. I suggest you check the NROA site which is very active for specific info. You have to email the owner and apply for membership, info at that address.
  • Weight may be your only issue. It is a heavy trailer for it's size. What is you rear axle rating and tire rating. It appears you should have LT265/75R16E rated to 3415. You could/will exceed you 9900 GVWR, but will sneak under the rear axle rating if it matches close to the tire rating.