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Arctic Fox and 2500?

10-16-2009, 11:24 PM

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Mark31

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Arctic Fox and 2500?

Folks, I'm drooling over an Arctic Fox 275L (like Grizzly's). GVWR is 12k, empty is 8560, dry pin weight is 1500. Is this too much for my sig truck to go wherever? I know at least get a Maxbrake or Brakesmart. I pulled my gneck and tractor down to Columbia MS after Katrina weighing 23,600. The hills were tough! I feel pretty confident pulling like that. Mostly, I'm just local when loaded. My McElrath trailer has electric over hydraulic brakes and (I believe) 3 inch drums that will stop the load. But with some of the posts, especially that long-running wreck post that drew battle lines between single and dual rear wheel owners, I'm wondering sometimes if I'm having a false sense of security. What do you think? I sure hope this doesn't stir up too much! LOL! Mark

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