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Adam
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#1 Posted: Wed Jan 18th, 2006 03:29 |
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| Please vote for the model you currently have and post its average loaded weight(if known) and what vehicle/hitch set up you pull it with , also what factory options did you choose. Please post info only, do not use this thread to discuss truck capacity. If your model is not listed send me a pm and I will add it.
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2007 Dodge Megacab 5.9 3.73
07 AF31W-BH Hensley Hitch/Brake Smart Controller
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jeomelia
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#2 Posted: Wed Jan 18th, 2006 14:23 |
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Almost everything but the generator, added:
2 TurboMax fans
2 LCD TVs
A second bed platform in the rear
Link 10 meter
Sirus sat radio
SHUB shower screen (better that the curtain)
Wilson trucker cellular antenna
Honda EU2000, thinking of a second for the AC
Added florescent lights over bed, couch, table, sewing table.
My wife is a quilter so the toy is her sewing room, table and 2 office chairs, the most comfortable seats in the trailer. We travel in the Spring and Fall so for 2+ months each trip so it is home for 4+ months
Have not weighed yet, but tongue wt 1200 full water and gear, grey and black empty, 1100 dry.
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*2005 Desert Fox 28KS
The Toys are my wife's sewingmachine
Hensley Arrow 14k Bars, Brakesmart Controller
1999 Dodge 2500 QuadCab Diesel 4.10 rear
DTT Automatic Transmission & Smart Controller
"...traveled the same road as many..."
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Mongo
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#3 Posted: Wed Jan 18th, 2006 18:07 |
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Our 28KS was purchased off the dealer's lot. The only options were the 13.5 BTU air conditioner and the fact that the trailer was "generator ready." I have since added an Onan 2.5KW generator. Although were are on the road for up to seven days at a time, and the trailer has not been hooked to shore power since leaving the dealership, this size unit has been sufficient for our needs.
Our average weight, depends on the type of show and what we are hauling - books, glass, china, furniture, etc. It probably averages around 10,000 lbs. with a wide variance from one trip to the next.
We tow with a Chevrolet 2500HD 4X4 Crew Cab with the 6.0 engine and automatic transmission. Our hitch is an Equal-i-zer, our brake controler is a Prodigy.
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jnesemann
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#4 Posted: Wed Mar 1st, 2006 08:00 |
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We have used the 30-5J only two trips so still figuring out all the options.
I wish the ladder was a front mount...the side location is a pain to store (or leave it because you can't drive with it mounted) and that worries me given the trailer height. I am looking into an electric pole saw for those low limbs on FS roads.
Until I figure out something else, double wrapped plastic bags help keep the gas nozzel clean ...it got trashed by road spray the first trip.
Really like the winterizing system...pretty easy to use.
The salesman was right about programming the stereo...a kid is way faster than reading the manual.
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2006 Desert Fox 30-5J
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50 hp chipped 4wd 1999 F 250 diesel 5 speed
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Idahoruss
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#5 Posted: Sat Mar 25th, 2006 04:12 |
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| My 21SW with generator, full water/propane tanks, two 4-wheelers, and "stuff" weighed 8700 lbs hitched to my truck. The scale was "too busy" to mess with unhiching and such.
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2001 Nash 22H
2007 Silverado X-cab 6.0 Max, Max tow pkg.
2004 Kawasaki Prairie 700
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Nomad
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#6 Posted: Sat Mar 25th, 2006 22:29 |
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We carry about 7400 with all the gear loaded including one 250cc Quad. Our unit came with all the factory options including a Onan 2500 propane generator.
I use the friction bar trailer setup and love it for stability and keeping it solid on the road. Tow vehicle is a 2500 chevy with Duramx/allison.
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#7 Posted: Tue Apr 4th, 2006 05:19 |
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We carry any combo of toys in my sig. plus alot of 'stuff'. Normal weight is around 11,000 to 12,000#.
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94 Yamaha VMAX
99 Ducati 996s #5
05 Artic Cat 4x4 auto
88 Honda TRX350FW
05 Chev. K2500HD D/A-Transferflow and many extras
05 Desert Fox 28KS bad boy-combined weight 21,700#
Avitar- 06 Republic of Texas Biker Rally
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mcgillagorilla
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#8 Posted: Mon May 1st, 2006 09:57 |
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| hi, webought a desert fox from thunder rv. we got a solar panel two vent fans and thermopane windows. we did not weigh the trailer pulled it home to alaska and will weigh it later hope this answers your questions. thanks bob mcgill. ps it is a 28ks.
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Jim Krylowicz Kablewizard
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#9 Posted: Wed May 3rd, 2006 04:04 |
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We have a 2006 17VS have not put it on the scales yet, the only thing other then our cloths and food is about 1000 lbs of a Honda Gold Wing. We want a small gen set for boon docking with the gang, and I am looking at getting a small solar panel to charge the battery while in storage.
We use a Reese WD hitch don't really need it with a 2500 HD Ram Mega cab, but it won't sway either when a big truck goes screaming by.
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2006 CTD Mega Cab
2006 DuneChase Toy Hauler
2005 Honda Goldwing.
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DesertFox1
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#10 Posted: Sun May 7th, 2006 19:22 |
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2003 21SW towed by 2002 Chevy 2500HD crew cab 4x4 with 6.0 gasser which has aftermarket exhaust. Tows well with this setup. I had a Magnaflow exhaust which was installed by previous owner, it rusted out so I replaced it with some "off-brand" performance muffler in hopes that it would be quiter, but that was a mistake. It's louder, and robbed some of the power. I will be upgrading back to a Magnaflow or something else.
For toys it usually only has my DRZ400 in it, but occasionaly a 2nd bike.
Factory options:
A/C
gen ready
Fuel station
Owner installed goodies:
2000 watt inverter with 100 amp 3 stage charger built in
Link 10 battery monitor
Link 2000 inverter/charger controller
LED lights on exterior (to replace incandescent clearance/marker)
2 T105 golf cart batteries, I may upgrade it to 4 this year
New Sony stereo that plays MP3 CDs and has multiple audio inputs
New sony speaker in the ceiling
Vent cover over the bath vent
This year will be my 4th season using it.
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09 Chevy Dooley D/A LTZ
10 AF811
05 Aveo (DD)
04 Jeep Rubicon
02 Suzuki DR-Z400S
09 6x12 Wells Cargo toy box
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livingez_123
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#11 Posted: Tue Jun 27th, 2006 04:59 |
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| I have a 2006 305J it's loaded with all of the must have's...Gen...fuel station...skylites...twin power bunks. And it could be up for sale soon
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2006 305J Loaded with all the goodies....For sale!!!
2006 Yamaha 700R
2004 Suzuki Z400
2004 Kymco 90
04.5 Dodge 3500 dually CTD
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Travis
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#12 Posted: Sat Jul 8th, 2006 05:49 |
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It was purchased with almost every option, 4k gen, fuel station, skylites, twin power bunks...it even came with a BBQ. We love all the room inside this trailer. On the weight I have not weighted it yet, but I can say that the the first trip back over the mountains from the desert was the slowest I have ever gone up it. My guess would be with the toys in it about 12K! Without a doubt twice as heavy as our Nash 23 5A we used to have. With the Nash I didn't remember I had the trailer behind me until I looked in the mirror, but wih the DF28KS I don't forget it's back there! On switching from a 5ver to a bumper pull...I am very pleased with the WD hitch (Blue Ox 1500lb/15K) I selected. It really tows this heavy trailer nicely.
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2006 Desert Fox 28KS - Blue Ox 1500/15K
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#13 Posted: Sun Feb 25th, 2007 02:15 |
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Just put a deposit down on a 2007 Desert Fox 24AS! It wasn't the best camper OR the best toyhauler, but the best compromise of both worlds. Can't wait to break her in!
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2007 Desert Fox 24AS
2007 Arctic Cat H1 TRV
2005 Honda Foreman ES
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quadpa1911
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#14 Posted: Thu Mar 22nd, 2007 03:11 |
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| First trip up the coast with room for more stuff we dialed in at 15,200, generator, slide toppers, pulling with 2006 King Ranch Crew Cab Dully, 18K Signature series hitch. Last edited on Thu Mar 22nd, 2007 03:19 by quadpa1911
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AEmedic
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#15 Posted: Thu Feb 7th, 2008 04:41 |
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We have just purchased a DF 24AS and can't post the loaded weight yet, I will try to edit this once we take the first trip.
We have the Easy Lift(sp?) WD hitch with the 1k bars, may have to upgrade...
4k Gen
Fuel Station
Microwave
8ft Fridge
Single Elec Rear Bunk with curtain
Rear Screen Wall
Power vent fans
Solar Ready
Sat Ready
I'm sure I missed some options but those are the main ones I can think of. We are excited to start breaking her in.
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2006 Dodge MegaCab 'Dually' 4X4 CTD
2004 Yamaha V-Max
2007 Honda XR650R
2007 Honda TRX250EX
2008 DF 38-5U
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TheGuyX
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#16 Posted: Wed Feb 27th, 2008 00:49 |
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Desert Fox 21 SW
Towed by : 2008 GMC Sierra SLT Crew Cab 4x4 with LMM Duramax Diesel.
Hitch: Reese Class V Trunnion style WD kit with integrated cams with HP Dual Cam Sway Control
Configured with all Basic stuff and following Options.
- Hardwall Exterior
- Thermal Pane Windows
- 12 Volt Power Jack
- 16" tire upgrade with Aluminum Wheels
- 4 KW Onan Gas Generator
- 13.5 BTU Air Conditioner
- Shower Pan
- Bath Skylight
- Extra Large 8 cubic foot fridge Gas / Electric
- Dual 40 LPG Bottles
- 6 Gal Gas Electric Water Heater
- Extra Large Skylight w/Shade
- 2 Fantastic Fan ( with automatic controls )
- Dual Electric Overhead Queen Bed w/Curtain
- BBQ Grill
- 100 Watt Solar Panel
- Heated Holding Tanks
- Heated Enclosed 72 Gal Fresh Water Tank
- Gas Fuel Station
Last edited on Wed Feb 27th, 2008 00:51 by TheGuyX
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2008 GMC 2500HD Sierra SLT Crew Cab 4x4 Duramax LMM
2008 Desert Fox 21 SW, 4KW Gen, Solar, 16" Wheels
2007 Yamaha 700 EFI Grizzly - Camo
2006 Yamaha 450 Kodiak - Camo & Clutch Kit
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cdahammer
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#17 Posted: Tue Mar 4th, 2008 23:02 |
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24 AS Desert Fox
Not 100% on the loaded wieght But am sure it is over the 10500 gvw when I have the tanks full ,quads and bikes in and all the wifes stuff loaded in.I got as many of the options I could get on it .
full size fridge
Air 13.5
Fuel station
4000 w gen
triple steps
I know there is more just can not think of it. Love the trailer even with some of the problems I have found on it.
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