Arctic Fox 990 on SRW in the Snow?
Hi All, New member here, excited to be joining your ranks. Less exciting is the prospect of wrecking my new truck and TC. I have the truck (2017 F-350, CC, SRW, 6.7l, FX4), but not the TC. Re...
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My short bed extended cab diesel was 7250 lbs with 2750 lbs on the rear axle. With the Arctic Fox 811, I had 7000 lbs on the rear axle.
I could have stayed with my 275/70R18 3650 lb rated tires, but I also tow a tongue heavy trailer behind the camper. I went to 19.5" wheels with 4500 lb rated rims and 4850 lb rated tires, so I had enough margin even when my rear axle was loaded up to 8000 lbs.
You may find that using upper and lower StableLoads will be better than air bags for handling. If you do not have the camper package with rear OEM stabilizer bar, plan on installing a Hellwig BigWig bar to reduce roll.
I did not use studded tires, but my tires did have an open shoulder traction tread and I carried chains just in case (have not had to use them). I travel mostly on the western side of the Cascades in the winter where it is closer to freezing and more slick than climbing up on the eastern side. You will find carrying 4000-5000 lbs in the back your truck does help with traction - I rarely had to use 4wd with the camper on the rear until I arrived at an unplowed parking lot.
I could have stayed with my 275/70R18 3650 lb rated tires, but I also tow a tongue heavy trailer behind the camper. I went to 19.5" wheels with 4500 lb rated rims and 4850 lb rated tires, so I had enough margin even when my rear axle was loaded up to 8000 lbs.
You may find that using upper and lower StableLoads will be better than air bags for handling. If you do not have the camper package with rear OEM stabilizer bar, plan on installing a Hellwig BigWig bar to reduce roll.
I did not use studded tires, but my tires did have an open shoulder traction tread and I carried chains just in case (have not had to use them). I travel mostly on the western side of the Cascades in the winter where it is closer to freezing and more slick than climbing up on the eastern side. You will find carrying 4000-5000 lbs in the back your truck does help with traction - I rarely had to use 4wd with the camper on the rear until I arrived at an unplowed parking lot.
