Say hello to my new Arctic Fox

[PulNSerenity]

That is SWEET! How does it pull down the road? Really like how rounded the front nose cone is.

[Gray01]

Originally Posted by PulNSerenity

That is SWEET! How does it pull down the road? Really like how rounded the front nose cone is.

The 32-5M is about a foot longer, but 600lbs lighter (GVWR) than ours if/when max loaded.


I doubt that 600 less can be felt. These are substantially heavy rigs. The biggest (and IMO the sole) difference between AF and similarly situated (model/quality equivalent) towable RV's is the frame. NW/AF builds their own frames and that is the most probable source of the resulting heavier weight.


These are diesel DRW type 5vers; you know there is some mass behind you when you are at maximum GVW. The disk brakes are a rewarding addition.


As far as the nose design; any difference from other rounded types might be indiscernible in terms of wind resistance/fuel economy. Towing a trailer this size is like a pulling a parachute. Tailwind is your friend.

[Wood Chip]

Originally Posted by Gray01

The 32-5M is about a foot longer, but 600lbs lighter (GVWR) than ours if/when max loaded.


I doubt that 600 less can be felt. These are substantially heavy rigs. The biggest (and IMO the sole) difference between AF and similarly situated (model/quality equivalent) towable RV's is the frame. NW/AF builds their own frames and that is the most probable source of the resulting heavier weight.


These are diesel DRW type 5vers; you know there is some mass behind you when you are at maximum GVW. The disk brakes are a rewarding addition.


As far as the nose design; any difference from other rounded types might be indiscernible in terms of wind resistance/fuel economy. Towing a trailer this size is like a pulling a parachute. Tailwind is your friend.

I had the Titan disc brake and MorRyde SRE 4000 suspension upgrade on my prior rig that I just sold and there was a substantial difference. I most likely will not do that upgrade until next year though.

[Gigattime]

Congratulations. Enjoy!

[Nudge]

Congratulations!
I’m here to learn it’ll be a couple years before I get my 5er’. I’ve been looking for almost a year now. I love the AF295t or maybe the 285c lol.
There’s a fine line of jealousy and envy happening with me right now
Safe Travels ~

[tuffr2]

How did you get your rig to be do level. Good job [emoji106] on that.

That is one solid feeling 5th wheel.

Enjoy

[Wood Chip]

Originally Posted by tuffr2

How did you get your rig to be do level. Good job [emoji106] on that.

That is one solid feeling 5th wheel.

Enjoy

I thought I would be a little more nose high but by eye its not too bad. I have 7" at the bed rails so I dont want to take the pin box up the additional bolt hole.

[Elkfarmer]

Grey01...The part number I got off the invoice from Performance Trailer Braking was 072-100-01. I asked Mike and Preston if they were the same as the 72-79 springs and they said similar? These are exactly the same as the stock 3500 with an addition of the second long leaf. They can use the same u bolts and top plates. The SRE4000 can not be used with these springs because of the second long leaf(on the morryde website). Can still use CRE3000. I called the factory when the GVWR of the 32-5M lost 500#s just out of curiosity. I was told with the new model(addition of kitchen island, different bath etc) it was re weighed and they dropped it because of this. Doesn't make since but this was the answer I got and my 2017 with the changes still has the 16500. So..go figure.

[Wood Chip]

Originally Posted by ALLOY

1,900lbs CC that's horrible.

We almost bought one in 2017. They were advertised 4000lb CC at the time but we knew with 17.5"wheels&tires / Dexter disc brakes/ roof and portable solar / 60" TV / inverter / extra batteries / bikes/ water&gear we knew we'd be over that.

I think AF is one of the better trailers its too bad they don't offer an axle upgrade.

Do the 17.5 wheels and tires have any downside to them i.e. Fender wheel clearance, added total roof height etc ?

[Gray01]

Originally Posted by Wood Chip

Do the 17.5 wheels and tires have any downside to them i.e. Fender wheel clearance, added total roof height etc ?

We have the 17.5 tire and wheel combo; they added no practical change to height or tire clearance.


They do have a substantially firmer ride "feel" and seemingly less "lean" on turns or in strong cross-wind.


I subscribe to inflating tires to their sidewall cold inflation pressures (CIP). I am unconcerned with creating a more comfortable (softer) ride for an inanimate object.



The 17.5 (Sailun S637) are H-rated, which is a sizable safety margin increase. My personal model is not to take capacity ratings to the upper area of the envelope. I think that G-rated tires on 16k trailers are still in their rating capability but with not by much.

[Wood Chip]

Originally Posted by Gray01

We have the 17.5 tire and wheel combo; they added no practical change to height or tire clearance.


They do have a substantially firmer ride "feel" and seemingly less "lean" on turns or in strong cross-wind.


I subscribe to inflating tires to their sidewall cold inflation pressures (CIP). I am unconcerned with creating a more comfortable (softer) ride for an inanimate object.



The 17.5 (Sailun S637) are H-rated, which is a sizable safety margin increase. My personal model is not to take capacity ratings to the upper area of the envelope. I think that G-rated tires on 16k trailers are still in their rating capability but with not by much.

This 17.5 wheel would still be an 8 lug wheel that fits current lug pattern?

[Wood Chip]

What is the best source for 17.5 inch wheel and tire combos?

[Gray01]

Originally Posted by Wood Chip

What is the best source for 17.5 inch wheel and tire combos?

I purchased the tires (2018), Sailun S637 235/75R -17.5 from Simple Tire.



My price for 5 of them at that time was $919.31 (including $118.35 Federal Excise Tax which is applicable no matter where you purchase). Right now they are $ 255.99. If you get on their email mailing list you will frequently get 10% or more sales, and especially for first time buyers. I had the local Les Schwab install them; mounted and road-force balanced my total price was still a significant savings.


This is a heavy strongly constructed tire; I can stand on the sidewall of an unmounted tire and they do not collapse.
The Sailun has developed a good following due to its durability.


I purchased the wheels from Trailers, Tires and Wheels, which is now Trailer Set Go. www.trailersetgo.com


I bought 5 of these for $200 each, they are now $177. Very nice finish, well made and strong.


https://trailersetgo.com/store/17.5x...-trailer-wheel


The tires and wheels have been a well performing combination.

[Gray01]

Originally Posted by Wood Chip

This 17.5 wheel would still be an 8 lug wheel that fits current lug pattern?

Yes