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Old 06-18-2018, 08:15 AM   #1
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Hi all,
new in the group and my first post , looking for a unit with no more than 35 feet with the maximum payload available that you consider for two grateful retired couple , looking to pair it with a Silverado or Sierra 3500 dually.

Your advise is very very welcome,

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Welcome. Look at Arctic Fox (Northwood). They build their own frames which result in uncommonly high cargo carrying capacity.
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Welcome. Vanleigh makes a Beacon 34'11" 18,000 GVWR 13,000 Dry, payload 5,000. At least that's what they publish on their website.
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It will be hard to beat a 5,000lb cargo capacity. And Vanleigh makes a nice unit.
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Hi all,
new in the group and my first post , looking for a unit with no more than 35 feet with the maximum payload available that you consider for two grateful retired couple , looking to pair it with a Silverado or Sierra 3500 dually.

Your advise is very very welcome,

Thank you
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Old 06-18-2018, 09:31 PM   #6
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Thank you all,
I will follow your advise


Best Regards and have a great day!
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Old 06-19-2018, 05:57 AM   #7
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Riverstone has one that's close to 5k payload.

Cedar Creek has some that are in the 4k range.

Been looking real hard at this myself, except I want a larger one. Once you get into the big fivers, it becomes hard to find those large payloads.
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One needs to be aware of what "dry weight" means. It not only means without water and propane, but can also be without many options. You have to check.
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Might not be a bad idea to weigh what you think you'll need in a worse case scenario...might narrow down the selection or actually open it up.
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We just put money down on an Arctic Fox for our upcoming full time adventure. They seemed to have good payload capacity (you'll have to do the math, GVW - Dry Weight). Our research said they make a quality product and will let you perform your own warranty work. Also, they seem to be built for 4 seasons.

That being said, we have never done this before, so take my opinions with a grain of salt.

I can say with confidence that you'll be much safer with a dually truck. All the big thee diesel trucks got good after 2011. If you like the GMC/Chevy, then get it.
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Welcome to the forum.

Imagining your referring to a late model 3500 HD-Max DRW?
You'll not have any issues pulling just about any trailer <36' of your liking. Engine braking is also excellent. I'd suggest if you're going heavier than perhaps 15K GW that hydraulic disc brakes (EoH) are a reassuring trailer option. Your specific truck choice will have a sticker on the B-Pillar stating the gross payload that you'll need to keep your pin weight under.
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[QUOTE=aknavy;4248563]Riverstone has one that's close to 5k payload.

Cedar Creek has some that are in the 4k range.

Been looking real hard at this myself, except I want a larger one. Once you get into the big fivers, it becomes hard to find those large payloads.[/QUOTE


indeed, and the bigger it is, the more our love ones wants to take with them

Any way, you all know, happy wife, happy life
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We just put money down on an Arctic Fox for our upcoming full time adventure. They seemed to have good payload capacity (you'll have to do the math, GVW - Dry Weight). Our research said they make a quality product and will let you perform your own warranty work. Also, they seem to be built for 4 seasons.

That being said, we have never done this before, so take my opinions with a grain of salt.

I can say with confidence that you'll be much safer with a dually truck. All the big thee diesel trucks got good after 2011. If you like the GMC/Chevy, then get it.



--Good choice, we have been looking at the 29-5T(about 5k payload) but we have some issues with the floor plan and still looking, I like the 80 gals fresh water though. .
About 80% of the time the truck is going to be used without pulling anything, so, we need a "smooth ride after all" and looks like GM trucks has a reputation for having it above the other two brands, and still, first mods will be air bags and probably Sulastic Springs.


Hopefully you can share your experience with your Arctic Fox
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I would hold off on the airbags until you get your rig.You may not need them.New duallys take a lot of pin weight before they squat.
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