2015 Arctic Fox 25Y or 2015 Timber Ridge 240RKS?

My 2014 does not have slide drip edge issues. Actually doesn't even seem possible on the current setup. BUT.... I am having trouble withe the Schwintek drive system on the main slideout (which is a giant slideout). It's going to require a trip to the factory to correct it. Looks like the 2015 might have went back to a conventional slideout drive system?

We are enjoying our 25Y as well. No complaints so far.

Sifter wrote:
So I had a dealer snap a picture of the slide out on the 2015. It appears that the factory has corrected the problem.
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Looks better than mine did for sure. I still think they should use some L angle aluminum and completely cover the edge. But my 3M4200 adhesive/caulking job on the exposed plywood edge seems to be holding up ok.

Can't tell from the photos, but is this one with the fold out couch in the slide or the two tilt/rockers? Ours came with the tilt/rockers and, to my surprise, the side windows extend almost to the floor. Really nice view if you don't need the extra couch/bed. And the rockers are quite comfortable.

So I had a dealer snap a picture of the slide out on the 2015. It appears that the factory has corrected the problem.

dupe

I'll answer this here.

sifter wrote:
Does timber ridge still have the slide out drip rail issue? Wondering if they corrected it in the 2015's. We have not personally walked through the camper.

Also, how do you like having 2 40gal grey tanks? On our Terry Resort 240RKS that we had, we could only take a total of 4 showers before we had a full tank.

I would definitely check the 240RKS slide out drip rails for issues. Mine needed fixing. Dunno about the 2015s. Have heard other trailers have similar problems so it's a good idea to check anyway.

That's the only structural issue that we've had with the unit. But there were other issues with various components (water pump, remote, marker lights, stab jacks) that Outdoors RV has been very good at replacing.

80gal of grey water is nice. Especially since our previous trailer only had 40gal. We tend to fill the kitchen tank faster than the bath tank, but we cook a lot and I'm pretty frugal with shower water (my wife is less so :R).

I see the Artic Fox 25Y only has 47g of grey and 47g of fresh. If you're in to boondocking, or just want to minimize the number of trips with your grey water dolley transporter, the 240RKS is better there.

A lot of these preferences really depend upon how and where you camp ...

Sifter wrote:

brulaz wrote:
Does the 25Y have vaulted interior ceilings? The 240RKS does and that too makes the interior more spacious.

Unfortunately the 25Y doesn't, its a straight across ceiling, do you notice that much difference?

I do, but that may be because I'm 6'1".

Think you should go inside one and see for yourself if possible.

Another point against the Artic Fox, for me anyway, was their extra 1/2' width. Definitely increases the interior space, but I've been on a busy, narrow bridge across the Ohio River where my old 7.5' trailer made for a nerve-racking crossing. So 8' was the max when we were looking. The Silver Foxes are only 8' but are even heavier and more expensive than the Artic Foxes, ... unfortunately.

Sifter wrote:

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Thats a very heavy tongue weight on yours, what did you add?

25Y
Dry Axle Weight (approx. Lbs.): 6093
Dry Hitch Weight (approx. Lbs.): 760
Net Carrying Capacity: 3147
Gross Dry Weight - Lbs.: 6853
Gross Vehicle Weight (GVWR) - Lbs.: 10000
Exterior Length (approx. w / hitch): 30'0"
Exterior Height (approx.): 10'11"
Exterior Width (approx.): 8'6"

240RKS
Full Feature Dry Weight - Lbs.6250
Exterior Length (approx. w / hitch)28'8"
Dry Hitch Weight (approx. Lbs.)775
Net Carrying Capacity 1850
Maximum Trailer Weight - Lbs.8100
Dry Axle Weight (approx. Lbs.)5475
Exterior Height 11'4" w/AC
Interior Height 6'11"

The trailer came from the dealer with dual 6V golf cart batteries ~110#

And there are two 30# propane tanks, so that's another 60# when full.

Then there's the very large front pass-thru and inside clothing cupboards and under-the-bed storage. We do carry a lot in there, especially when we go to Florida for the winter.

I think the water tank is behind the trailer axles, so any water carried may offset the tongue weight somewhat.

brulaz wrote:
Does the 25Y have vaulted interior ceilings? The 240RKS does and that too makes the interior more spacious.

Unfortunately the 25Y doesn't, its a straight across ceiling, do you notice that much difference?

brulaz wrote:
EDIT: the 240RKS has a very high tongue weight, ours is 1130#. Don't know about the 25Y. And the loaded 240RKS (7500-8000#) definitely maxes out our EcoB F150. Depending upon tongue weight, the loaded 25Y would probably be too much. I suspect you will need a heavier duty truck than the Tundra to tow the 25Y.

Thats a very heavy tongue weight on yours, what did you add?

25Y
Dry Axle Weight (approx. Lbs.): 6093
Dry Hitch Weight (approx. Lbs.): 760
Net Carrying Capacity: 3147
Gross Dry Weight - Lbs.: 6853
Gross Vehicle Weight (GVWR) - Lbs.: 10000
Exterior Length (approx. w / hitch): 30'0"
Exterior Height (approx.): 10'11"
Exterior Width (approx.): 8'6"

240RKS
Full Feature Dry Weight - Lbs.6250
Exterior Length (approx. w / hitch)28'8"
Dry Hitch Weight (approx. Lbs.)775
Net Carrying Capacity 1850
Maximum Trailer Weight - Lbs.8100
Dry Axle Weight (approx. Lbs.)5475
Exterior Height 11'4" w/AC
Interior Height 6'11"