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Gordon_R
Explorer
Jun 14, 2018

Recommend Slide Out Topper and 5er Hitch - UPDATE on Post 1

I am very close to the purchase of a 2018 Arctic Fox 29-5L.

The dealership and I are very close to a final agreement and we agreed to continue tomorrow, after I visit the bank for funding.

I would appreciate a recommendation on the slide out toppers. They are for the wardrobe slide and living room slide. Please recommend a quality topper. I have had Dometic - and hated it, so that brand is out.

Also, since the trailer weight is around 9,600 pounds, I want a good 5er hitch into the deal. I have a 2016 Ford F-350 long bed with 6.7 diesel.


Thanks everyone!

6/14/18: Thanks everyone for excellent information. Had to walk out twice. First time - I got outside the building. Second - to the truck.

Deal is Struck! Took 4.5 hours, but, this is what I got

Included in deal with B&W Companion Hitch installed with plug in bed, and fold down MOR/ryde Step Above steps.

Held off on awnings per recommendations - for now. I can always add later.

I got my RV loan from my Credit Union at 3.45% for 60 months. Good thing is that monthly payment is only 811.00 a month, well within budget! I took all this with me to the dealer.

Did a 500 deposit and delivery of my new trailer is June 27. They know they don't get check until full PDI is done and everything is demonstrated as working.
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    rhagfo
    Explorer III
    Gordon_R wrote:
    I am very close to the purchase of a 2018 Arctic Fox 29-5L.

    The dealership and I are very close to a final agreement and we agreed to continue tomorrow, after I visit the bank for funding.

    I would appreciate a recommendation on the slide out toppers. They are for the wardrobe slide and living room slide. Please recommend a quality topper. I have had Dometic - and hated it, so that brand is out.

    Also, since the trailer weight is around 9,600 pounds, I want a good 5er hitch into the deal. I have a 2016 Ford F-350 long bed with 6.7 diesel.


    Thanks everyone!


    Hope you have a typo, and are not confused. You are likely looking at a 27-5L which is just over 29' long.
    If you don't have a hitch a B7W is a good choice.

    Sounds like a great fit for your TV, and a very nice 5er.

    What is your issue with Dometic, we have these on our living room/dining room super slide, and bedroom slide and they work great.
  • I don't know about the slide topper but I love my B&W Companion.