Used Redwood 3401rl vs artic fox 27-5
Ok am looking at these two 5th wheels really like them both, like the floor plan better on the redwood. But like the length better on the artic fox, pulling with 2500 diesel. Hitch weight 2200 on the ...
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First thing is to not use the dry or brochure weight to evaluate an RV. The dry weight does not include any added options on the RV like, awning, batteries, microwave, television, etc.
Look on the trailer in the upper right outside corner for the sticker with the GVWR. Use 22% of the GVWR to estimate a loaded pin weight. A 3/4-ton truck has a limited payload or cargo capacity to carry the pin weight.
Start by getting a real-world actual weight for the trucks front, rear and total weight when loaded for travel with all passengers, cargo and hitch. Redwoods tend to be heavy so I doubt if a 3/4-ton truck can handle either trailer.
There are TWO parts to selecting a tow vehicle. One is the towing capacity and second is the payload capacity. Make sure the truck can handle both withing ratings when the truck and trailer are loaded.
Honestly, a 3/4 ton truck is pretty much limited to trailers that actually measure 34 to 34 feet and GVWR of 15,000 lb.
Last thing is Redwood is owned by Thor and they are not known for quality control. I would select Arctic Fox over Redwood, but neither one with a 3/4-ton truck.
Ken
Look on the trailer in the upper right outside corner for the sticker with the GVWR. Use 22% of the GVWR to estimate a loaded pin weight. A 3/4-ton truck has a limited payload or cargo capacity to carry the pin weight.
Start by getting a real-world actual weight for the trucks front, rear and total weight when loaded for travel with all passengers, cargo and hitch. Redwoods tend to be heavy so I doubt if a 3/4-ton truck can handle either trailer.
There are TWO parts to selecting a tow vehicle. One is the towing capacity and second is the payload capacity. Make sure the truck can handle both withing ratings when the truck and trailer are loaded.
Honestly, a 3/4 ton truck is pretty much limited to trailers that actually measure 34 to 34 feet and GVWR of 15,000 lb.
Last thing is Redwood is owned by Thor and they are not known for quality control. I would select Arctic Fox over Redwood, but neither one with a 3/4-ton truck.
Ken
