Artic Fox TC Empty/Dry Weight
We've been researching the weight specs for the 2019 Artic Fox 865 TC. I've read a number of weight threads on the AF TC's and it seems the general consensus is (at least for those who abide by the ...
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My first scale weight with the AF (a 990 not an 865) was as follows:
Front Axle 5200
Rear Axle 7680
Total weight 12880
That was right after picking up the camper but with some stuff in it. Two batteries, LPG, nothing in fridge, no clothes in camper, etc. I believe (memory fades now) it was after a fill up so full fuel.
Truck weighed in at 8260 with me, the tailgate and bed-liner but otherwise pretty empty and maybe 1/2 full tank. I'm 260 so drop the truck to 8000, remove the tailgate and bed-liner and you can fiber my 2010 F350 LB PS 4x4 CC weighs in about 8000lbs with a full tank (maybe slightly lower).
Next scale weight, ready to head out to go camper with my wife and I in the cab:
Front 5720
Rear 7520
Total 13240
My wife and I combined weigh in around 410lbs so drops that to 12830 (I try to keep down what we put in the camper by the way).
So the camper ready to roll hits the road about 4800lbs +/-
I didn't realize just how heavy it would be when I bought it, despite a fair bit of research but I did by the time I picked it up. Why? How? I made calls etc and asked around but had not seen actual cat scale numbers yet (when I ordered it). Northwoods spokeman said 'no problem on your SRW' provided I did some upgrades. I would argue today he was correct.
Upper and Lower Stable Loads, Air Bags, Hellwig Big Wig rear Sway bar, E Rated Toyo's (rated at 4080lbs), moved spare to the front (notice the weight reduction on the rear end?), Rancho 9000's etc etc.
My SRW is less expensive that a DRW and I couldn't have easily switched it out to one once I realized just how heavy the camper was but today I'm not interested in switching it out. It rides very well and I am happy with it as is and after over 5000 miles with this setup I'm comfortable.
Only change I'm planning at this time is to replace the wheels with better wheels (stock wheels aren't rated to carry the weight so should be replaced but no problems as of yet) and I am thinking of putting in an exhaust brake too.
On another note, when pulling a 4000lbs trailer my rear axle weight went up over 8000lbs (just and before I moved the tire up front) with the use of a supertruss 3 foot extension. So even though the tongue weight on the trailer is very light (I can pick up the tongue no problem and move it around easily) the extension exaggerated the weight on the rear axle quite a bit. However, I'd say the truck was even MORE comfortable to drive at that point though I took it slow.
Erik
Front Axle 5200
Rear Axle 7680
Total weight 12880
That was right after picking up the camper but with some stuff in it. Two batteries, LPG, nothing in fridge, no clothes in camper, etc. I believe (memory fades now) it was after a fill up so full fuel.
Truck weighed in at 8260 with me, the tailgate and bed-liner but otherwise pretty empty and maybe 1/2 full tank. I'm 260 so drop the truck to 8000, remove the tailgate and bed-liner and you can fiber my 2010 F350 LB PS 4x4 CC weighs in about 8000lbs with a full tank (maybe slightly lower).
Next scale weight, ready to head out to go camper with my wife and I in the cab:
Front 5720
Rear 7520
Total 13240
My wife and I combined weigh in around 410lbs so drops that to 12830 (I try to keep down what we put in the camper by the way).
So the camper ready to roll hits the road about 4800lbs +/-
I didn't realize just how heavy it would be when I bought it, despite a fair bit of research but I did by the time I picked it up. Why? How? I made calls etc and asked around but had not seen actual cat scale numbers yet (when I ordered it). Northwoods spokeman said 'no problem on your SRW' provided I did some upgrades. I would argue today he was correct.
Upper and Lower Stable Loads, Air Bags, Hellwig Big Wig rear Sway bar, E Rated Toyo's (rated at 4080lbs), moved spare to the front (notice the weight reduction on the rear end?), Rancho 9000's etc etc.
My SRW is less expensive that a DRW and I couldn't have easily switched it out to one once I realized just how heavy the camper was but today I'm not interested in switching it out. It rides very well and I am happy with it as is and after over 5000 miles with this setup I'm comfortable.
Only change I'm planning at this time is to replace the wheels with better wheels (stock wheels aren't rated to carry the weight so should be replaced but no problems as of yet) and I am thinking of putting in an exhaust brake too.
On another note, when pulling a 4000lbs trailer my rear axle weight went up over 8000lbs (just and before I moved the tire up front) with the use of a supertruss 3 foot extension. So even though the tongue weight on the trailer is very light (I can pick up the tongue no problem and move it around easily) the extension exaggerated the weight on the rear axle quite a bit. However, I'd say the truck was even MORE comfortable to drive at that point though I took it slow.
Erik
