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Towing with an Arctic Fox 990

homefor2
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Explorer
I would like to know how I can tow a Suzuki with my truck and an Arctic Fox 990 camper. Considering there is no tongue weight, do I need anything as expensive as a Super Hitch and Super Truss or can I just use the factory hitch with a long tow bar?
1998 Carriage Conestoga 3742
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Reddog1
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It would be no problem. As you pointed out, there is no tongue weight. I have been flat towing my Samurai for over eight years. I use a home fabricated 4.5 foot extension, and have chains from the end of the extension back to the hitch, as far outboard as I can get them. As stated, this provides lateral support. I use the factory hitch.

I also use cables for the safety chain requirement. I did not like chains. About two or three feet from the truck receiver, I welded an eye/hook to hold the Safety cable up off the road. It also serves as a guide for my tow light cable.

Tow brakes may or may not be required where you are at. I'm thinking it is required in most if not all of Canada. It would be something for you to look into. Should you not be aware, and need the information, a stock Samurai weighs 2100 pounds. I do not have tow brakes on my Samurai, but when (and if) I do, it will be a ReadyBrake™ Supplemental Brake (about $400) with the ReadyStop Break Away Kit (about $100).

If you tow for over 150 to 200 miles at a time, you may want to look into a Twin stick or similar transfer case shifter (has true neutral) or a Rear Drive Disconnect (about $450). There are about four different versions of the transfer case shifter (has true neutral) available, for about $150.

Wayne


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homefor2
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Explorer
FireGuard wrote:
I have a 9'10" Lance on my 03 Dodge and tow my Jeep Cherokee.
I have the Reese Titan with a 24" ext.
I'm assuming you have a Samurai? With that light weight I think you would be ok with a 2' ext in your factory hitch. You may want to attach cables or chains from the end of the ext back to your hitch for lateral support.
The Titan hitch is only around $400 and would allow you to tow a trailer or boat etc.


The Suzuki is a Grand Vitara, about 3000 lbs which is still pretty light for a toad.
1998 Carriage Conestoga 3742

FireGuard
Explorer II
Explorer II
I have a 9'10" Lance on my 03 Dodge and tow my Jeep Cherokee.
I have the Reese Titan with a 24" ext.
I'm assuming you have a Samurai? With that light weight I think you would be ok with a 2' ext in your factory hitch. You may want to attach cables or chains from the end of the ext back to your hitch for lateral support.
The Titan hitch is only around $400 and would allow you to tow a trailer or boat etc.
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Jeepers92
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Explorer
I pull a pontoon boat with my 811, the 990 is only 10" longer. My factory hitch works great with no extension.
B.Pettitt
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