Arctic Fox

agesilaus wrote:
I really wanted one but they aren't sold down here in the south.

Same here. I leaned towards getting one, but no dealers (Florida) so could not even look at one.

I've been looking at the 27-5L and 29-5T 5th's for a while now. Check out the actual weights of the rigs. The 27-5L's I've looked at actually weigh over 11,000 lb dry weight, well over Northwoods published weight. Once you load water and propane you have around 1600 lb capacity left for everything else. I was a little underwhelmed with the fit and finish but they are built solid on a heavy duty frame.

Good luck, I hope you secure a good deal. The 27 was high on my want list but very few came up as used around here. When they did the pricing was such that it probably made more sense to buy new.

I really wanted one but they aren't sold down here in the south.

rmoparman wrote:
Going to look at Arctic Fox 27 l this morning. All of reviews i have seen , best owners forums says hands down. Not alot of bling but fit and finish top notch. Not no dealers on east cost but one in PA.27 l is to small for us. Would like to order a 29k or T. Might be to heavy for 3/4 ton.

Yes Arctic Fox are known for well built and heavy. Keep in mind both of these units have rather large payloads, the 27 is close to 4,000# and the 29 is just over 5,000#!
Looking at the specs on the two you are likely think of;


Arctic Fox 27-5L
Specifications:

Dry Axle Weight (approx. Lbs.): 7,782
Dry Hitch Weight (approx. Lbs.): 1,868
Net Carrying Capacity: 3,750
Gross Dry Weight – Lbs.: 9,650
Gross Vehicle Weight (GVWR) – Lbs.: 13400
Exterior Length (approx. w / hitch): 29’5?
Exterior Height (approx.): 13’3?
Exterior Width (approx.): 8’6?
Tire Size: ST235/80R16
Load Range: E


Arctic Fox 29-5k
Specifications:


Dry Axle Weight (approx. Lbs.): 8,545
Dry Hitch Weight (approx. Lbs.): 2,663
Net Carrying Capacity: 5,392
Gross Dry Weight – Lbs.: 11,208
Gross Vehicle Weight (GVWR) – Lbs.: 16600
Exterior Length (approx. w / hitch): 35’2?
Exterior Height (approx.): 13’5?
Exterior Width (approx.): 8’6?
Tire Size: ST235/85R16
Load Range: G

So looking at the specs for both the first thing I notice is that both units have a very BIG payload. The 27-5L has a payload of 3,750#. That is a LOT of stuff to pack into 29' of space.
The Dry weight is 9,650# so add about 1,500# of stuff, you are at 11,150 or so about what our 32' 5er weighs.

The 29-5K is of course a bit heaver out of the gate.
Dry weight is 11,208# now add about 2,000# of stuff and you are at 13,208# right on the edge of what I would tow with my 2500, BUT it isn't my choice, it is yours! The 27-5L will put you right at or just over your GVWR, the 29-5K will for sure!!