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Mooney
Explorer
Oct 06, 2015

Triple Slides

Hey everyone, been out of the loop for a while and have a question; who is making triple slides?

I just got back from camping last week and someone on the beach asked if they could look inside the Host. He was planning to purchase a 550 with a utility bed and wanted to know about available 3 slide inventory. I explained Host, Chalet and Okanagan were the three who made them, but I hadn't been in the market for a while. I knew the Okanagan's have been gone for a while, but just went on line and see Chalet halted production.

There's a limited market (and limited trucks) that handle these beasts so choices have always been slim.

Wondering if anybody had updates?
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  • mkirsch's avatar
    mkirsch
    Nomad II
    Oct 06, 2015
    Heck pretty much any dually made in the last 8 years comes from the factory with a 10,000lb+ RAWR. A camper that size is still within ratings!
  • Bedlam's avatar
    Bedlam
    Moderator
    Oct 06, 2015
    Your figures are not far off from mine and the reason I upgraded to the Class 5 truck. The largest of these campers put a Class 3 over its RAWR when filled water and gear. Most of the Class 4 cab chassis trucks should handle these well, but I plan to tow heavy behind mine which required going up one more class.

    Although I doubt you will have your fresh and waste tanks filled at the same time, these campers have more space and storage than the smaller models which will result in more personal items being carried.
  • Kayteg1's avatar
    Kayteg1
    Explorer II
    Oct 06, 2015
    Is anyone actually driving with triple slide and can share the experience?
    I see 4700lb dry weight and 140 gallons holding tanks.
    I know you almost never drive with full holding tanks, but you have to calculate 1100 lb makes total of 5800 lb before you load beer and socks.
    With center of gravity just inches before rear axle about 5600lb will go on the axle directly. Add groceries, propane and personal stuff and your rear axle weigh it reaching 10,000 lb.
    Even 1 ton duallies will not be too comfortable with that, so do you have to go F450/4500 size truck?
  • Bedlam's avatar
    Bedlam
    Moderator
    Oct 06, 2015
    There are number of larger double slides worth looking at too:

    Adventurer, Arctic Fox, Eagle Cap, Host, Lance

    Right now we like the Eagle Cap 1165 or Host Mammoth layouts best for our use but are keeping our eyes open on all the makes until we are ready to upgrade. Our next TC will be a side door model with dry bath and a couch - I bought a larger truck so size and weight are not an issue in our next selection.
  • jimh406's avatar
    jimh406
    Explorer III
    Oct 06, 2015
    Welcome back. :) I think all that you are missing is Eagle Cap.

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