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Ladyhawk777's avatar
Ladyhawk777
Explorer
Oct 05, 2016

Will Ram 2500 be enough?

Hi, everybody. Don't have a 5er yet, but will soon. My question is this: I will more than likely be buying ( new or used) an Arctic Fox 27-5. I keep hearing of people pulling that basic size with 3/4 tons. I will be fulltiming it in my rv, so will be moving it around probably once a month or so. Is a 3/4 ton truck enough, I know the Arctic Fox'es are heavy, but the ride sounds better on a 3/4 ton rather than a 1 ton. Would prefer to buy 3/4 ton, but will buy 1 ton if I absolutely have to. Appreciate any and all ideas. Thank you in advance.
  • RedRocket204's avatar
    RedRocket204
    Explorer
    Oct 05, 2016
    Ladyhawk777 wrote:
    ...but the ride sounds better on a 3/4 ton rather than a 1 ton...


    Don't make assumptions based upon other's "reports" as those are effectively meaningless to your wants and needs. Go test drive some 350(0) and 250(0) and make your own decision.
  • Old-Biscuit's avatar
    Old-Biscuit
    Explorer III
    Oct 05, 2016
    New 250/2500?
    Used 250/2500.........how old?

    Arctic Fox 27-5
    GVWR 13,400#

    NEW 250/2500----------OK
    Used 250/2500.........could be pushing limits/over limits


    BUY 350/3500 and then NO Issues.
  • ScottG's avatar
    ScottG
    Nomad
    Oct 05, 2016
    Yes but a 3500 is so close in price that it is well worth it to get the extra capacity. You wont believe how fast the weight adds up!
  • Us_out_West's avatar
    Us_out_West
    Explorer
    Oct 05, 2016
    Ladyhawk777 wrote:
    Hi, everybody. Don't have a 5er yet, but will soon. My question is this: I will more than likely be buying ( new or used) an Arctic Fox 27-5. I keep hearing of people pulling that basic size with 3/4 tons. I will be fulltiming it in my rv, so will be moving it around probably once a month or so. Is a 3/4 ton truck enough, I know the Arctic Fox'es are heavy, but the ride sounds better on a 3/4 ton rather than a 1 ton. Would prefer to buy 3/4 ton, but will buy 1 ton if I absolutely have to. Appreciate any and all ideas. Thank you in advance.


    Hard to give an answer w/o knowing the specs of the rig you think you might get.

    Weights (all) needed.

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