The verdict is in! DRW vs SRW....real world
Today's setup Last months setup After getting the new rig setup with tie downs etc and finally getting a chance to install the swing outs and load up the camper I was flat out floored. ...
Forum Discussion
Some history here for atleast one that does not understand AF TC listed weights..
Now for a 2019 GMC 3500 DRW..
2019 GMC SIERRA 3500HD / SIERRA DENALI 3500HD
Crew cab, 8’ box with dual rear wheels (4WD): 6.0L: 13025 / 5908 6.6L: 13025 / 5908 6.0L: 7239 / 3284 6.6L: 8070 / 3661 6.0L: 5761 / 2613 6.6L: 4930 / 2236
You can see the payload difference between the 6.0 gas(5761#) and the payload of the 6.6 diesel (4930#)
So let's do the math..
4930 payload(empty weight) minus TC weight with normal gear(4378#) equals 552# to work with to reach the max GVWR..
2 people-350# with kids and pets will reach the max GVWR easy but that does not include full timing options needed like gen set/gas/extra water(only 28 gal water tank)/sat system/guns/ammo/tools/chains etc etc..
Makes it very easy to be over GVWR with the AF 865 full timing.
On the Northwood Manufacturing website, the company states the dry weight of the 2019 Arctic Fox 865 at 2,641-pounds.
To that weight you need to add the weight of the Fox Value Pack, a mandatory options package built into every Arctic Fox truck camper.
Northwood reports the total weight of the Fox Value Pack at 595 pounds. That brings the total dry weight of the base Arctic Fox 865 to 3,236-pounds.
The Fox Value Pack (mandatory options package) includes 17-items; a rear electric awning, sliding battery rack, dual 30-pound propane tanks, roof rack and ladder, Rieco-Titan electric jacks with remote (shown above), outside speakers, Joey sliding storage tray, HDTV/WIFI antenna, diamond plate knee wall armor, 2-way 7-cubic foot refrigerator, deluxe stainless-look refrigerator door panels, 22-inch microwave, multi-speed reversible fan vent, hardwood hamper doors, below dinette access door and drawer, and front bedroom shelf and bedspread.
On the manufacturer’s invoice, the unit under review had five options; thermal-pane windows, Fox Landing bumper step, 11,000 BTU air conditioner, WI-FI extender, and the above described Fox Value Package.
We already included the 595-pound weight of the Fox Value Package in the dry weight. We then estimated the weight of the above options to 175-pounds.
Taking the base dry weight of 3,236-pounds (with the Fox Value Package) and adding the 175-pound option weight we get 3,411-pounds. With this dry with options weight, let’s run the numbers.
Arctic Fox 865: dry weight, 3,411 pounds + 28 gallons fresh, 233.5 pounds + 6 gallon full hot water heater, 50 pounds + 2x 30-pound full propane tanks, 54 pounds + 2 batteries, 130 pounds + stuff, 500 pounds = 4,378.5 pounds
Now for a 2019 GMC 3500 DRW..
2019 GMC SIERRA 3500HD / SIERRA DENALI 3500HD
Crew cab, 8’ box with dual rear wheels (4WD): 6.0L: 13025 / 5908 6.6L: 13025 / 5908 6.0L: 7239 / 3284 6.6L: 8070 / 3661 6.0L: 5761 / 2613 6.6L: 4930 / 2236
You can see the payload difference between the 6.0 gas(5761#) and the payload of the 6.6 diesel (4930#)
So let's do the math..
4930 payload(empty weight) minus TC weight with normal gear(4378#) equals 552# to work with to reach the max GVWR..
2 people-350# with kids and pets will reach the max GVWR easy but that does not include full timing options needed like gen set/gas/extra water(only 28 gal water tank)/sat system/guns/ammo/tools/chains etc etc..
Makes it very easy to be over GVWR with the AF 865 full timing.
