cathtea
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We are so close to buying our new TC! Have a hold on a 992, and a truck the dealer is trying to get from another dealer: ram 3500 cummins deisel DRW 6 seater. It seems like we need a lot of payload for us and the camper (approx 5400 lb). But I suppose that is camper living. I sure hope it works out.
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GeoBoy
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Bedlam wrote:If you are buying a new truck, don't settle for what is on the lot and order what you want. Unless you are shopping last year's models, buying off the lot will not save you money over ordering.
Have you thought about an enclosed trailer to bring along things like bicycles, chairs and grills. This can also double as kids play room in bad weather.
X2. The enclosed trailer idea is a great idea. You can always put bunks that fold up against the wall when not in use. I think someone on the TC forum has done this.
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Grit dog
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^^Soinds like you got the ultimate TC setup brewing.....happy summer!
2016 Ram 2500, MotorOps.ca EFIlive tuned, 5” turbo back, 6" lift on 37s
2017 Heartland Torque T29 - Sold.
Couple of Arctic Fox TCs - Sold
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deltabravo
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macdale4 wrote: My recommendation is don't buy one.
Don't buy what?
2009 Silverado 3500HD Dually, D/A, CCLB 4x4 (bought new 8/30/09)
2018 Arctic Fox 992 with an Onan 2500i "quiet" model generator
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towpro
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cathtea wrote:We are so close to buying our new TC! Have a hold on a 992, and a truck the dealer is trying to get from another dealer: ram 3500 cummins deisel DRW 6 seater. It seems like we need a lot of payload for us and the camper (approx 5400 lb). But I suppose that is camper living. I sure hope it works out.
If it helps, Truck Camper Magazine shows the wet weight may be a little lower than 5400. I found them correct on my 990.
*Arctic Fox 992: dry weight, 3,830 pounds + 40 gallons fresh, 333.6 pounds + 6 gallon full hot water heater, 50 pounds + 2x 30-pound full propane tanks, 54 pounds + 2 batteries, 130 pounds + stuff, 500 pounds = 4,897.6 pounds
2022 Ford F150
Sold: 2016 Arctic Fox 990, 2018 Ram 3500, 2011 Open Range
Sold Forest River Forester 2401R Mercedes Benz. when campsites went from $90 to $190 per night.
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Troutguy
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deltabravo wrote:macdale4 wrote: My recommendation is don't buy one.
Don't buy what?
Deltabravo,
Please don't feed the troll. This guy just wants to bash the AF brand because he had a so-called bad experience. He is also breaking forum rules by continuing to bash a manufacturer.
2018 RAM 3500 Crew Cab 4x4 DRW Cummins HO, Aisin trans and 4:10 gears, 14,000 lb GVWR
2018 Arctic Fox 1140 Truck Camper & Honda EU2000
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cathtea
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Well I'll tell you what I've found out. This is obvious once you see it, but being new to fitting TC to trucks, it has taken me a bit to figure it out. The 992, being slightly heavier requires a DRW. The 990 can be safely carried by at SRW Ram 3500. This is a BIG deal for us because it greatly reduces the cost and complexity of the rig.
I also just learned that wig the kitchen at the back the COG on the 992 is farther back, making the rig less tight (for lack of a better word).
Thought I would share with the hive of knowledge.
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towpro
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according to the link I listed a couple posts ago:
992 wet = 4887
990 wet = 4781
difference = 106 lbs. Please note, 13.25 gallons of water weighs 106 lbs.
as an energy saving idea, I run with maybe 15 gallons of water in my fresh tank in 990, than fill up the extra 45 (or 360 more lgs) when I get near my destination.
But I am not recommending a SRW or Dually with this post.
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GeoBoy
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My AF990 weighed, 4,880 lbs. with a full tank of water, batteries, propane and our gear for a 2 week trip. I would not put a AF TC on a SRW truck without extensive modifications. They are heavy.
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cathtea
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Thanks. What year is your 990?
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