Arctic Fox to Introduce a Triple-Slide Camper
I wonder if this is bringing back a modified AF1160 or a new design. Given the weight of their other campers I wonder what this will tip the scales at. "Among the new layouts was a prototype of a ...
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WHere does the weight come from? Plywood and particle board are heavy. And there is a lot of it. Tables, countertops, cabinets, beds. It all adds up. I'm sure there are alternative materials that would be much lighter, but at what cost? We like to see out, but glass is heavy too. How about 2 or 3 TVs, satellite tv stuff, steel sinks, even a fireplace and a washer/dryer in some TC's. Slide mechanisms and drive motors, wiring for them, 2 or 3 batteries, solar panels, controllers and heavy gauge cables. If we like to have all the stuff, we need to accept the weight.
I removed the Dana 70 rear axle from my dually and installed a Dana 80, the difference in load capacity is nice, but the larger brakes are awesome. Stops on a dime now! I also added extra leafs to the rear springs, that helps hold up the weight. Next I'm installing a rear sway bar and better shocks to help the handling with the weight of the AF 1050. If I step up to a 3 slide, I'll be adding a few more leafs.
I removed the Dana 70 rear axle from my dually and installed a Dana 80, the difference in load capacity is nice, but the larger brakes are awesome. Stops on a dime now! I also added extra leafs to the rear springs, that helps hold up the weight. Next I'm installing a rear sway bar and better shocks to help the handling with the weight of the AF 1050. If I step up to a 3 slide, I'll be adding a few more leafs.
