Hi Gail. Thanks for watching. Yes, the table design is a little clunky. Julie spends most of her time at the table and I (Sean) spend most of my time in the theater seating. I really like the theater seating. 90% of my time in the RV is spent in those seats.
txshirle absolutely! Big factor for me. I think the floor plans vs size really give you the best bang for the buck. I want sturdy and larger tanks for boondocking.
I just bought a 2012 Arctic Fox 27-5L and I'm getting ready to hit the road in a few weeks. I'm a single woman and will be pretty much living in this 5th wheel for the next year or longer. Thank you for sharing your informational video!!
Hi Teresa. You are going to love the 27-5L. It will be very comfortable for you as a solo traveler. Let us know if you run into any problems or have questions. Also, make sure you join the Arctic Fox Owners Group on Facebook. Lots of good info gets passed on that group. Congrats on your purchase and safe travels!
What a beautiful home! Thank you for sharing it with us. Even though we've decided we want a small motorhome, I love looking at other choices. Your kitchen is amazing!
That is so "just right", I live and travel alone. Ton of room, absolutely beautiful kitchen and plenty of storage. And it comes with the AF!! BE SAFE, Merry Christmas and happy New year!
Nice. I love your unit. Very sharp guys. The only advise I can give you on the shower leaking assuming it’s the glass is seal the out side only. Do not seal the inside at all. Long story but only out side. Also us a product call geo cell 2300 clear. It drys sort of rubbery and flex’s better than silicone which dose not usually last long.
You are right that this has more usable space than many RVs that are larger. It also has a lot of potential for any mods that you need to do. Safe travels.
I have a 27ft Forest River Sabre with the same floor plan as your AF' the only difference is we have 2 bunks on the back wall. We like you two love our tiny 5ver. It definitely fits us well.
We own a 2013 29-5k and love it. Just wished that we had a newer one with the new bells! But we are ok with that for the next few years. I'm retiring this year, so going to get out in it more this year. And yes we have had problems with the shower, leaking. But we have been more carefully with it.
Wonderful Arctic Fox! We're going to the Tampa RV show in January. Hopefully there will be Arctic Fox campers there. We really like the way they are built. Thanks for sharing!
@sandy m. my wife and i have been going to the tampa rv show for the last three years. with that being said, we NEVER found the Arctic Fox brand at the show. as julie mentioned, they just don't exist at rv shows. AND julie is correct again, they are almost non-existent east of the mississippi. the majority of the units that i can find are in the southwest, california, oregon, washington
Hi, I've noticed several configurations but yours is the first I've seen with the recliners & the table/chairs. Did you pick that particular set up ? Most I have seen have the table/chairs with the sofa, I believe my preference would still be for the bench style seating & the recliners just for the fact I'm concerned with the chairs moving around during the trip although I know you've stated otherwise. Also I own a F350 short bed, would you suggest a slider hitch or has AF designed the cap with adequate clearance ? Thanks in advance.
Hello! We purchased ours with the table/chairs and recliners. The recliners were an option from the factory. We would definitely recommend a slider hitch. There is an Arctic Fox Owners Group on FB that you can join (even if you don't own one yet). The other owners in there are great at answering questions. I'm sure there are some who have short bed trucks.
I'm curious as to whether or not you've done much winter camping? I've been able to survive down to -24F with my old 2012 Keystone Laredo 5th wheel with space heaters, furnace (my underbelly is ducted to keep it above freezing), and a custom RV skirt installed. I'd bet it yours would do much better.
Oh yes, it was nice and warm in the RV with the propane heat. It is very well insulated. We also have the heated bays on our RV. I'm not sure if they were standard or an option.
Good point we keep worrying about people coming to stay with us and camp with us in our RV but in all honesty they most likely won't so we just need something just for us
Hi folks! Single Navy vet here 👍. I own your book and love your trailer. A top upgrade choice for me 😊! Two questions, what do you pull it with, does your vehicle pull it without problems? Lastly, how do you find the factory mattress quality? Thanks, be well! Mark
Hi Mark! Thanks! We have a Chevy 3500 HD - - that’s a diesel dually. We already had it when we purchased this RV. It pulls like a charm. You can find custom RV mattresses at the large RV shows like Tampa and Hershey. Also all around Elkhart Indiana are folks who sell custom RV stuff.
I have a 2019 27-5L. I can tell you the mattress is fine but the support for the mattress is inadequate. AF uses a metal frame with webbing and there is not enough support for the webbing. Some owners add additional metal under the webbing or wooden boards on top of the webbing.
Three unrelated questions. Still a new to this, so not sure how to phrase this. How heavy is the trailer? Like how much of your truck's payload does it take up? (I know they talk about tongue weight with travel trailers, but I'm not sure if it's the same on fifth wheels). Did it come with one of those grills off the back bumper? I saw one at an RV show and they didn't look like normal BBQ grills. Also, with CPAP, how hard is it on the RV battery (in terms of power use)? Do you use a humidifier?
Hi. Your first couple of questions can get quite complicated. We actually have a video that breaks it down for the Arctic Fox 27-5L. You can watch it at this link: ua-cam.com/video/JaNdB2vFPMk/v-deo.html The grills you talk about are designed to connect in to the propane quick connect for the RV. I am not aware that any manufacturers add them at the factory. They are usually after market products. They are convenient and, if you like to grill, are one good option for RVers although they can be pricey ($300-$400). The CPAP has been no problem. I bought a 12 volt plug for mine and it works great in the RV. I do not use the humidifier, but I don't think that would change much as far as the power set up goes. I think it may use more of your batteries if you run it off 12 volt, but that would be the only difference. Let us know if you have any other questions!
I also have a 27-5L. Does anyone have any advice about a kitchen sink that does not drain. I talked to mfr and tried everything they advised. Snaked all the pipes including the air vent with no results.
We can use everything except the closet and drawer over on the slide side of the bedroom. We show a tour of the slides in on this video. ua-cam.com/video/qhESTCoB7_g/v-deo.html
That's almost the one I like, we have 2006 27ft Keystone toyhauler right now, but want something more comfortable, we only play with mudding rigs and razor about twice a year. We do more camping than that.
I am glad that you are still happy with this 5th wheel. I go back and forth between the 27-5l and 29-5k. I believe you drive a dually. Do you recommend a dually for the 27-5l? I also look forward to seeing what you replace the mirror with. Coat or hat rack?
We already had the dually because our previous RV was a toy hauler. I'm glad we have it, though because towing is a dream with it. However, I wouldn't say it is necessary. Check out the Good Sam towing guide, and be sure you're giving yourself plenty of extra weight for your stuff (and water). It all really adds up. webcontent.goodsam.com/trailerlife.com/digital_editions/TrailerLifeTowGuide2020.pdf
Do you get enough of a cross breeze when the windows are open? We prefer having open windows to the AC being on. The window openings seem pretty big. TIA
Hi and thanks for the great video. We are looking for a replacement for our Forest River Rockwood 5th wheel and, like you, would like to keep it under 30'... and no slide on the door side, easier said than done! We are leaning toward the AF but don't like a few things on it, I wonder if you can comment on these: 1. there seems to be a rather large gap at the top of the door from the bedroom to the bathroom, does that bother you? have you ever found why it's there? 2. my wife doesn't like the look of the top step from the bedroom to the main area looks like it's sort of cut off and there is no handrail. 3. the dump valves seem in a rather inconvenient location. Do you have a problem with them? 4. the freshwater fill is on the wrong side of the trailer. Does that cause you problems? 5. like you, we think the mirror would have to go! :) Thanks again and safe travels.
Hi there! 1. Yes, large gap in that door both top and bottom, but doesn’t really bother us. No idea why they did it that way. It is weird. 2. Our last fifth wheel didn’t have a hand rail so I never really thought about it. 3. The dump valves aren’t inconvenient to us. They are under the RV so I have to bend down, but otherwise fine. 4. It is weird that the fresh water fill is in the opposite side, but we just toss our long hose under the RV and it reaches fine.
We have liked the Arctic Fox for many years. They do make a good 4 season RV. I’m not sure that a 5th wheel would work for us but thanks for sharing this information. Were you able to solve the shower leak? What was leaking and has Arctic Fox taken any steps to resolve this issue for future models?
We’ve only had it out in temps down to about 30° and it was terrific! There is an Arctic Fox Owners Facebook group and I’ve seen folks have their out in even colder conditions.
Would you say that a Chevy 2500HD Diesel could handle this? Also, what was the issue with the fridge & where was the shower leaking from? Have you tried clear Flex Seal? Good videos. Informative.
It was the cooling unit on the refrigerator. They would have replaced it, but the factory was closed due to the pandemic so we didn't want to wait. The shower was leaking at the bottom of the pan. We resealed it twice and the second time worked. You can look at the Chevy towing guide to see if it could safely tow it. I'll add the link here. Also, you can join the Arctic Fox Owners Group in Facebook and ask if anyone has the Chevy 2500 HD Diesel currently. Lots of people considering buying an Arctic Fox join the group and everyone is real helpful. www.chevrolet.com/content/dam/chevrolet/na/us/english/index/vehicle-groups/trailering-and-towing/trucks/02-pdfs/2020-chevrolet-trailering-guide.pdf
Thanks for such an informative video. How do you guys like that lack of washer/dryer location? We're debating between this and the 29-5T for this reason. Do you guys do exclusively laundromats, or do you have one of the portable laundry solutions that are available? Also, where do you put your kitchen garbage can? Thanks
We mostly stay at campgrounds that have laundry. It is imminent for them to be available. We have a small trash can with a lid that we just keep to the right of the kitchen sink In front of he drawers.
Hey guys, love the videos. I have purchased a 27-5l waiting to pick up in a week. I’m in Texas and it’s coming with one a/c 15k is that what you have and is one sufficient in your travels? Thanks, Kelly
Congrats! We have 2 a/c's, but we only use one. We spent time in AZ and Texas in the summer and only used one a/c. The primary one is vented to the bedroom. We don't like the additional a/c that is in the bedroom because it is loud and just blows straight down on you.
Hello, we currently have the same rig, but are not full time. I am interested in the water filtration system you use and have a couple questions. First if you use your filter system to fill your fresh water tank how long does it take to fill. Second where do you store the canisters when you are traveling?
I've never really timed how long it takes to fill the fresh water tank. We do use the filtration system, but that doesn't slow it down that I can tell. We store the filters in our truck bed on travel day.
We’ve had the fifth wheel a year & a half now. This last trip one glass broke. It was the first time that’s happened. My plates and bowls are melamine and they’ve never broken. I also put that spongy-type of shelf liner down in the cabinets. Right after we bought it, our pantry opened on a travel day and made a mess. Ever since then we’ve used a bungee cord from the pantry door to the drawer next to it on travel days.
With the skylight I assume you only have the one AC unit ducted I guess. Do you find in hot weather that is plenty or would a second AC for bedroom be worth the upgrade?
We have the second AC in the bedroom. The skylight stays, but you lose a second fantastic fan. We thought we’d need the second AC because we travel in the south a lot, but we never use it. We were in Tucson in Aug and now we’re in the Keys. The one AC works great and flows well in the bedroom too.
@@jw6681 We have one fan-tastic 12volt roof vent fan in the living room. You give that up in the bedroom if you opt for the second air conditioner, which we did. We don't actually use the bedroom a/c that often though. We actually find the one to be enough most of the time.
Finally Subscribed! Definitely the unit # 1 on our list of possible future homes. Any chance I could get the dimensions of the bedroom slide-out bathroom closet? Curious to know if a small portable Washer might fit in the space. I am thinking shower as a water source is close and might possibly be tapped into. Any thoughts appreciated!
I always hit my knees on the table
Hi Gail. Thanks for watching. Yes, the table design is a little clunky. Julie spends most of her time at the table and I (Sean) spend most of my time in the theater seating. I really like the theater seating. 90% of my time in the RV is spent in those seats.
@@ChickerysTravels I like to quilt when we camp the table is where I sit.
@@gaillewis3324 Quilting seems to be a popular hobby for RVers. I guess the table is the best place in the Arctic Fox.
The 295T is what I’ll get ! So happy you got a AF. I’ll be following for sure! Can’t wait to see how yours does.
That’s a very popular model. Best of luck!
One of the advantages of both he 27-5L and the 29-5T is that both the kitchen and the bathroom are accessible with the slides in.
txshirle absolutely! Big factor for me. I think the floor plans vs size really give you the best bang for the buck. I want sturdy and larger tanks for boondocking.
I just bought a 2012 Arctic Fox 27-5L and I'm getting ready to hit the road in a few weeks. I'm a single woman and will be pretty much living in this 5th wheel for the next year or longer. Thank you for sharing your informational video!!
Hi Teresa. You are going to love the 27-5L. It will be very comfortable for you as a solo traveler. Let us know if you run into any problems or have questions. Also, make sure you join the Arctic Fox Owners Group on Facebook. Lots of good info gets passed on that group. Congrats on your purchase and safe travels!
What a beautiful home! Thank you for sharing it with us. Even though we've decided we want a small motorhome, I love looking at other choices. Your kitchen is amazing!
Thanks! I love looking at other RVs too!
- - Julie
I've been waiting for your tour! Thank you! Such a great kitchen! Love all the storage in there! Glad you guys found one that makes you happy!
You’re welcome! Glad you enjoyed the tour. 😊
That is so "just right", I live and travel alone. Ton of room, absolutely beautiful kitchen and plenty of storage.
And it comes with the AF!!
BE SAFE, Merry Christmas and happy New year!
Thanks! Merry Christmas to you!
The exact rig we’re considering. Very timely. Thanks. Congratulations on finding the one that’s “right for you.”
Thanks!
good choice mike. we're looking at the same unit / layout too
Nice. I love your unit. Very sharp guys. The only advise I can give you on the shower leaking assuming it’s the glass is seal the out side only. Do not seal the inside at all. Long story but only out side. Also us a product call geo cell 2300 clear. It drys sort of rubbery and flex’s better than silicone which dose not usually last long.
Thanks, Kevin. I’m ordering the geocel now!
Chickery's Travels smart man. Hope to see more of your videos soon. I been tied up lately.
You are right that this has more usable space than many RVs that are larger. It also has a lot of potential for any mods that you need to do. Safe travels.
I am currently getting same rig, excited
We love it! Best of luck to you!
I have a 27ft Forest River Sabre with the same floor plan as your AF' the only difference is we have 2 bunks on the back wall. We like you two love our tiny 5ver. It definitely fits us well.
That sounds like a great layout!
We live full time in one too and love it!
Great to know you like it. We're looking at the 29-5K. I'd like to know more about the shower leak so hope you do a video on that. Happy trails.
We own a 2013 29-5k and love it. Just wished that we had a newer one with the new bells! But we are ok with that for the next few years. I'm retiring this year, so going to get out in it more this year. And yes we have had problems with the shower, leaking. But we have been more carefully with it.
Wonderful Arctic Fox! We're going to the Tampa RV show in January. Hopefully there will be Arctic Fox campers there. We really like the way they are built. Thanks for sharing!
Good luck! They are hard to find at RV shows and dealerships in the east.
@sandy m. my wife and i have been going to the tampa rv show for the last three years. with that being said, we NEVER found the Arctic Fox brand at the show. as julie mentioned, they just don't exist at rv shows. AND julie is correct again, they are almost non-existent east of the mississippi. the majority of the units that i can find are in the southwest, california, oregon, washington
Thanks for the response. I guess we'll have to plan a trip to Oregon. We are alright with that decision too!😀
We love the windshield in our Jayco White Hawk for all the same reasons 🙂👍
Beautiful rig! Way better for you!
Thank you for sharing.
Great video awesome job
Thanks!
Chickery's Travels thanks for joining our family my friend hope to see you around the campfire
Hi, I've noticed several configurations but yours is the first I've seen with the recliners & the table/chairs. Did you pick that particular set up ? Most I have seen have the table/chairs with the sofa, I believe my preference would still be for the bench style seating & the recliners just for the fact I'm concerned with the chairs moving around during the trip although I know you've stated otherwise. Also I own a F350 short bed, would you suggest a slider hitch or has AF designed the cap with adequate clearance ?
Thanks in advance.
Hello! We purchased ours with the table/chairs and recliners. The recliners were an option from the factory. We would definitely recommend a slider hitch. There is an Arctic Fox Owners Group on FB that you can join (even if you don't own one yet). The other owners in there are great at answering questions. I'm sure there are some who have short bed trucks.
I'm curious as to whether or not you've done much winter camping? I've been able to survive down to -24F with my old 2012 Keystone Laredo 5th wheel with space heaters, furnace (my underbelly is ducted to keep it above freezing), and a custom RV skirt installed. I'd bet it yours would do much better.
Sorry for the delayed response. We've always stayed south for the winter. The coldest we camped in was around 20 degrees overnight.
@@ChickerysTravels No problem, thanks for responding! Did it stay pretty warm in the camper when it was 20 degrees out?
Oh yes, it was nice and warm in the RV with the propane heat. It is very well insulated. We also have the heated bays on our RV. I'm not sure if they were standard or an option.
Good point we keep worrying about people coming to stay with us and camp with us in our RV but in all honesty they most likely won't so we just need something just for us
Yeah, took me awhile but I realized we visit family more often than they visit us, so having guests in the RV is rare enough to spring for a cabin.
Hi folks! Single Navy vet here 👍. I own your book and love your trailer. A top upgrade choice for me 😊!
Two questions, what do you pull it with, does your vehicle pull it without problems? Lastly, how do you find the factory mattress quality? Thanks, be well! Mark
Hi Mark! Thanks! We have a Chevy 3500 HD - - that’s a diesel dually. We already had it when we purchased this RV. It pulls like a charm. You can find custom RV mattresses at the large RV shows like Tampa and Hershey. Also all around Elkhart Indiana are folks who sell custom RV stuff.
I have a 2019 27-5L. I can tell you the mattress is fine but the support for the mattress is inadequate. AF uses a metal frame with webbing and there is not enough support for the webbing. Some owners add additional metal under the webbing or wooden boards on top of the webbing.
good questions
@@txshirle thank you for the tip / advice
Three unrelated questions. Still a new to this, so not sure how to phrase this. How heavy is the trailer? Like how much of your truck's payload does it take up? (I know they talk about tongue weight with travel trailers, but I'm not sure if it's the same on fifth wheels).
Did it come with one of those grills off the back bumper? I saw one at an RV show and they didn't look like normal BBQ grills.
Also, with CPAP, how hard is it on the RV battery (in terms of power use)? Do you use a humidifier?
Hi. Your first couple of questions can get quite complicated. We actually have a video that breaks it down for the Arctic Fox 27-5L. You can watch it at this link: ua-cam.com/video/JaNdB2vFPMk/v-deo.html
The grills you talk about are designed to connect in to the propane quick connect for the RV. I am not aware that any manufacturers add them at the factory. They are usually after market products. They are convenient and, if you like to grill, are one good option for RVers although they can be pricey ($300-$400).
The CPAP has been no problem. I bought a 12 volt plug for mine and it works great in the RV. I do not use the humidifier, but I don't think that would change much as far as the power set up goes. I think it may use more of your batteries if you run it off 12 volt, but that would be the only difference.
Let us know if you have any other questions!
I also have a 27-5L. Does anyone have any advice about a kitchen sink that does not drain. I talked to mfr and tried everything they advised. Snaked all the pipes including the air vent with no results.
Our advice would be to contact a mobile RV tech or join the Arctic Fox Owners Group on Facebook and see if anyone else has encountered that problem.
Where do you do laundry?
We do laundry at campgrounds. Most of them (even state parks) have laundry.
Thank you 😊
Can you use everything with your slides in, or is there anything you can’t use when all slides or in.
We can use everything except the closet and drawer over on the slide side of the bedroom. We show a tour of the slides in on this video. ua-cam.com/video/qhESTCoB7_g/v-deo.html
That's almost the one I like, we have 2006 27ft Keystone toyhauler right now, but want something more comfortable, we only play with mudding rigs and razor about twice a year. We do more camping than that.
I am glad that you are still happy with this 5th wheel. I go back and forth between the 27-5l and 29-5k. I believe you drive a dually. Do you recommend a dually for the 27-5l? I also look forward to seeing what you replace the mirror with. Coat or hat rack?
We already had the dually because our previous RV was a toy hauler. I'm glad we have it, though because towing is a dream with it. However, I wouldn't say it is necessary. Check out the Good Sam towing guide, and be sure you're giving yourself plenty of extra weight for your stuff (and water). It all really adds up. webcontent.goodsam.com/trailerlife.com/digital_editions/TrailerLifeTowGuide2020.pdf
Good choice of RV's guys. Outdoors RV mfg or Arctic Fox would be my only 2 choices of travel trailers. They're simply made better.
That’s what we’ve heard. We’ve very happy with our fox.
I thought the big “AF” on the front meant “Air Force “. Aim High!
That’s what we think too!
Great info! Thanks! I know you have probably mentioned it in the past, what what did you do in the AF? I am a retired weather forecaster.
Sean worked in the hospital laboratory and I was a photographer the first half of my career and manpower the second half.
*Arctic Fox Disclaimer:* Flamingos not included.
Do you get enough of a cross breeze when the windows are open? We prefer having open windows to the AC being on. The window openings seem pretty big. TIA
We get a terrific cross breeze! I’m the same as you, I prefer that fresh air.
Where’ve ya been??
Have I missed notifiers?
Any new videos?
No new videos. We have been sorely neglecting our UA-cam channel. We plan to do a live video today from an RV show.
Chickery's Travels well ...okay lol. As long as nothing bad happened. Notifications of when you go live would be nice. Looking forward to it! 👍
Hi and thanks for the great video. We are looking for a replacement for our Forest River Rockwood 5th wheel and, like you, would like to keep it under 30'... and no slide on the door side, easier said than done! We are leaning toward the AF but don't like a few things on it, I wonder if you can comment on these:
1. there seems to be a rather large gap at the top of the door from the bedroom to the bathroom, does that bother you? have you ever found why it's there?
2. my wife doesn't like the look of the top step from the bedroom to the main area looks like it's sort of cut off and there is no handrail.
3. the dump valves seem in a rather inconvenient location. Do you have a problem with them?
4. the freshwater fill is on the wrong side of the trailer. Does that cause you problems?
5. like you, we think the mirror would have to go! :)
Thanks again and safe travels.
Hi there!
1. Yes, large gap in that door both top and bottom, but doesn’t really bother us. No idea why they did it that way. It is weird.
2. Our last fifth wheel didn’t have a hand rail so I never really thought about it.
3. The dump valves aren’t inconvenient to us. They are under the RV so I have to bend down, but otherwise fine.
4. It is weird that the fresh water fill is in the opposite side, but we just toss our long hose under the RV and it reaches fine.
@@ChickerysTravels
Thanks very much for the reply. It's invaluable to have comments for someone that uses the trailer day to day.
We have liked the Arctic Fox for many years. They do make a good 4 season RV. I’m not sure that a 5th wheel would work for us but thanks for sharing this information. Were you able to solve the shower leak? What was leaking and has Arctic Fox taken any steps to resolve this issue for future models?
We just added more caulk to the bottom of the shower. I not know what Northwood has done for new builds.
Any comments on it’s four seasons capability, cold weather?
We’ve only had it out in temps down to about 30° and it was terrific! There is an Arctic Fox Owners Facebook group and I’ve seen folks have their out in even colder conditions.
Would you say that a Chevy 2500HD Diesel could handle this? Also, what was the issue with the fridge & where was the shower leaking from? Have you tried clear Flex Seal? Good videos. Informative.
It was the cooling unit on the refrigerator. They would have replaced it, but the factory was closed due to the pandemic so we didn't want to wait. The shower was leaking at the bottom of the pan. We resealed it twice and the second time worked. You can look at the Chevy towing guide to see if it could safely tow it. I'll add the link here. Also, you can join the Arctic Fox Owners Group in Facebook and ask if anyone has the Chevy 2500 HD Diesel currently. Lots of people considering buying an Arctic Fox join the group and everyone is real helpful. www.chevrolet.com/content/dam/chevrolet/na/us/english/index/vehicle-groups/trailering-and-towing/trucks/02-pdfs/2020-chevrolet-trailering-guide.pdf
Thanks for such an informative video. How do you guys like that lack of washer/dryer location? We're debating between this and the 29-5T for this reason. Do you guys do exclusively laundromats, or do you have one of the portable laundry solutions that are available? Also, where do you put your kitchen garbage can? Thanks
We mostly stay at campgrounds that have laundry. It is imminent for them to be available. We have a small trash can with a lid that we just keep to the right of the kitchen sink In front of he drawers.
We have AF 27-5L also. LOVE IT!. On the wall next to the fridge, above the stovetop, are two switches. What do they control?
The big one on the left is for the ceiling fan. The one on the right is night lights under the kitchen and bathroom cabinets.
How do you store the chairs when you travel since they have storage? Love your videos!
They just stay where they are (at the table). We've been on some pretty bumpy roads and the chairs never move.
Hey guys, love the videos. I have purchased a 27-5l waiting to pick up in a week. I’m in Texas and it’s coming with one a/c 15k is that what you have and is one sufficient in your travels?
Thanks, Kelly
Congrats! We have 2 a/c's, but we only use one. We spent time in AZ and Texas in the summer and only used one a/c. The primary one is vented to the bedroom. We don't like the additional a/c that is in the bedroom because it is loud and just blows straight down on you.
Hello, we currently have the same rig, but are not full time. I am interested in the water filtration system you use and have a couple questions. First if you use your filter system to fill your fresh water tank how long does it take to fill.
Second where do you store the canisters when you are traveling?
I've never really timed how long it takes to fill the fresh water tank. We do use the filtration system, but that doesn't slow it down that I can tell. We store the filters in our truck bed on travel day.
Doesn't the heat vent in the floor near the kitchen floor bother you?
No, doesn’t bother us.
Does everything stay in place in the rear kitchen when traveling? I have heard bad things on rear kitchens. Doug
We’ve had the fifth wheel a year & a half now. This last trip one glass broke. It was the first time that’s happened. My plates and bowls are melamine and they’ve never broken. I also put that spongy-type of shelf liner down in the cabinets. Right after we bought it, our pantry opened on a travel day and made a mess. Ever since then we’ve used a bungee cord from the pantry door to the drawer next to it on travel days.
If a know issue with shower leaks, why hasn't AF attacked the issue?
Don’t know.
With the skylight I assume you only have the one AC unit ducted I guess. Do you find in hot weather that is plenty or would a second AC for bedroom be worth the upgrade?
We have the second AC in the bedroom. The skylight stays, but you lose a second fantastic fan. We thought we’d need the second AC because we travel in the south a lot, but we never use it. We were in Tucson in Aug and now we’re in the Keys. The one AC works great and flows well in the bedroom too.
@@ChickerysTravels Julie, do you mean "exhaust" fan as the 2nd fan, similar to the one in the living room?
@@jw6681 We have one fan-tastic 12volt roof vent fan in the living room. You give that up in the bedroom if you opt for the second air conditioner, which we did. We don't actually use the bedroom a/c that often though. We actually find the one to be enough most of the time.
Thanks the review. What do you tow it with?
We have a Chevy 3500 HD (diesel dually).
Chickery's Travels do you feel you would be fine with a 3/4 ton truck? Or a 4 wheel one ton?
I’m not sure. I’d check ou this towing guide based on total loaded weight. www.trailerlife.com/trailer-towing-guides/
Finally Subscribed! Definitely the unit # 1 on our list of possible future homes. Any chance I could get the dimensions of the bedroom slide-out bathroom closet? Curious to know if a small portable Washer might fit in the space. I am thinking shower as a water source is close and might possibly be tapped into. Any thoughts appreciated!
I just measured it. It is 17” wide and 40” high.
@@ChickerysTravels Thank you for your time and effort!
no washer/dryer? :O(
No, we had W/D hookups in our last RV and never installed one so it wasn’t even on our list this time around.
We looked at the af29-5k. For the longest time. The only issue still came down to is where will the wife quilt at? Lol
Good point! My friend Heidi at www.lovingthervlife.com is also a full-time RVer and quilter.
WOW! if she can quilt, can i bring my wood working shop along too? lol
It's carpet and you wear your shoes inside.....uuuuuummmmmmm