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SoonDockin · ‎Jan-19-2018

I think we have settled on the Arctic Fox 1140 dry bath. Big fridge, extra counter space and keeping the floor below the bed rails. I am curious if any of you have one and what your real world dry weight was when fully optioned.

2022 Ram Laramie 5500 60" CA New pic soon
2018 Arctic Fox 1140 Dry Bath
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Reality_Check · ‎Jan-20-2018

SoonDockin wrote:
I really would prefer diesel, as we also plan on a fifth wheel in the near future.
Can a F550 be had from the factory with a bed or ready to accept one? @Reality Check, your F550 really got my brain going.

Outfitters retro beds onto the 450/550 chassis. Ours had one when I got it.

FYI, the 450 p/u versions and the 450 chassis are different trucks. Lot's of info on here on the subject.

'16 F550 CC, 4x4 with Link Ultraride air suspension, '18 AF 1150. Just so we can play with our snowmobiles, dirt bikes and fishing boat. And new 20' tag along...kayaks, bikes, mc's and extra water and food!!

SoonDockin · ‎Jan-20-2018

I really would prefer diesel, as we also plan on a fifth wheel in the near future.
Can a F550 be had from the factory with a bed or ready to accept one? @Reality Check, your F550 really got my brain going.
I now see some of the creature comforts I love in the higher trim Heavy Duty's is not available. I really like the 360 camera. I use mine daily in my F150. Best for me to stay with the F350/450.

2022 Ram Laramie 5500 60" CA New pic soon
2018 Arctic Fox 1140 Dry Bath
Sold 2019 Ford F450 King Ranch (was a very nice truck)

towpro · ‎Jan-20-2018

Truck camper mag has a buyer's section that showed pretty good estimates on true weights.

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jimh406 · ‎Jan-20-2018

Brholt's review may be helpful. He has a 1150 with gasoline engine DRW. He shares his thoughts at this link.

https://www.rv.net/forum/index.cfm/fuseaction/thread/tid/27847580/print/true.cfm

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Grit_dog · ‎Jan-19-2018

An anything drw is the best option. Big camper.

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SoonDockin · ‎Jan-19-2018

Thanks for the info. Makes choosing a truck easier. Almost makes a gas F350 DRW seem like the best option.

2022 Ram Laramie 5500 60" CA New pic soon
2018 Arctic Fox 1140 Dry Bath
Sold 2019 Ford F450 King Ranch (was a very nice truck)

Reality_Check · ‎Jan-19-2018

^^^ yup..

we're over 5k without even trying. But for the layout, 40's and 50's are within 100#'s I think.

'16 F550 CC, 4x4 with Link Ultraride air suspension, '18 AF 1150. Just so we can play with our snowmobiles, dirt bikes and fishing boat. And new 20' tag along...kayaks, bikes, mc's and extra water and food!!

Boatycall · ‎Jan-19-2018

I recall mine being 5200 loaded. I had both an 1140 and an 1150.

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