2017 Northwood Arctic Silver Fox 27 5l Specs
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Towing & Dimensions
| Specs | Value | Buy | Shop All | Top 5 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| GVWR | 13400 lbs | - | - | - |
| Dry Weight | 9650 lbs | - | - | - |
| Hitch Weight | 1868 lbs | - | - | - |
| Payload Capacity | 3750 lbs | Coil SumoSprings | Shop Suspension Kits | - |
| Length | 353 in | Furrion Backup Camera | Shop Cameras | - |
| Width | 102 in | Clip On Mirrors | Shop Mirrors | - |
| Exterior Height | 150 in | Telescoping Ladder | Shop Ladders | - |
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GVWR
13400 lbs
Dry Weight
9650 lbs
Hitch Weight
1868 lbs
Payload Capacity
3750 lbs
Length
353 in
Width
102 in
Exterior Height
150 in
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Electrical & Solar
| Specs | Value | Buy | Shop All | Top 5 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Shore Power | 30 Amps | - | - | - |
| Battery Type | 12V Lead-Acid | Renogy 100Ah LiFePO4 | RV Batteries | Top 5 |
| Solar Pre-Wired | Optional | - | - | - |
| Inverter | Optional | - | - | - |
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Shore Power
30 Amps
Battery Type
12V Lead-Acid
Solar Pre-Wired
Optional
Inverter
Optional
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Tank Capacities
| Specs | Value | Buy | Shop All | Top 5 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Number Of Fresh Water Holding Tanks | 1 | - | - | - |
| Number Of Gray Water Holding Tanks | 2 | - | - | - |
| Number Of Black Water Holding Tanks | 1 | - | - | - |
| Fresh Water Tank Capacity | 82 gal | - | Fresh Water Tanks | - |
| Gray Water Tank Capacity | 102 gal | - | - | - |
| Black Water Tank Capacity | 65 gal | - | Back Water Tanks | - |
| Number Of Propane Tanks | 2 | - | - | - |
| Propane Tank Capacity | 80 lbs | - | Propane Tank Capacity | - |
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Number Of Fresh Water Holding Tanks
1
Number Of Gray Water Holding Tanks
2
Number Of Black Water Holding Tanks
1
Fresh Water Tank Capacity
82 gal
Gray Water Tank Capacity
102 gal
Black Water Tank Capacity
65 gal
Number Of Propane Tanks
2
Propane Tank Capacity
80 lbs
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Tires & Wheels
| Specs | Value | Buy | Shop All | Top 5 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Wheels Composition | Aluminum | - | - | - |
| Rear Brake Type | Electric Drum | - | - | - |
| Rear Tire Speed Rating | E | - | - | - |
| Spare Tire Location | Exterior Mounted | - | - | - |
| Rear Wheel Diameter | 16 | - | - | - |
| Front Brake Type | Not Applicable | - | - | - |
| Rear Tire Aspect Ratio | 80 | - | - | - |
| Rear Tire | ST235/80R16E Full Spec | - | - | - |
| Rear Tire Width | 235 | - | - | - |
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Wheels Composition
Aluminum
Rear Brake Type
Electric Drum
Rear Tire Speed Rating
E
Spare Tire Location
Exterior Mounted
Rear Wheel Diameter
16
Front Brake Type
Not Applicable
Rear Tire Aspect Ratio
80
Rear Tire
ST235/80R16E Full Spec
Rear Tire Width
235
Heating & Cooling
| Specs | Value | Buy | Shop All | Top 5 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Air Conditioning Type | Automatic | Dometic 13.5K Air Conditioner | Shop All RV AC | - |
| Water Heater Tank Capacity | 10 g | RV Tank Water Heater | RV Water Heaters | - |
| Heater Type | Automatic | - | - | - |
| Water Heater Pump Power Mode | Electrical / Propane | - | - | - |
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Air Conditioning Type
Automatic
Water Heater Tank Capacity
10 g
Heater Type
Automatic
Water Heater Pump Power Mode
Electrical / Propane
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Living Room / Bedroom(s)
| Specs | Value | Buy | Shop All | Top 5 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Master Bedroom Location | Front | - | - | - |
| Master Bedroom Mirror Doors | No | - | - | - |
| Number Of Convertible / Sofa Beds | 1 | - | - | - |
| Number Of Sofas | 1 | Tri-Fold Sofa | - | - |
| Full Size Master Bedroom Closet | Yes | - | - | - |
| Master Bedroom Flooring Type | Carpet | - | - | - |
| Number Of Bathrooms | 1 | - | - | - |
| Living Area Location | Center | - | - | - |
| Master Bedroom Shades / Curtains | Yes | - | - | - |
| Master Bedroom Door Style | Conventional Door | - | - | - |
| Number Of Queen Size Beds | 1 | Queen RV Mattress | Shop Mattresses | - |
| Sofa Material | Vinyl | - | - | - |
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Master Bedroom Location
Front
Master Bedroom Mirror Doors
No
Number Of Convertible / Sofa Beds
1
Number Of Sofas
1
Full Size Master Bedroom Closet
Yes
Master Bedroom Flooring Type
Carpet
Number Of Bathrooms
1
Living Area Location
Center
Master Bedroom Shades / Curtains
Yes
Master Bedroom Door Style
Conventional Door
Number Of Queen Size Beds
1
Sofa Material
Vinyl
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Kitchen / Dining
| Specs | Value | Buy | Shop All | Top 5 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Refrigerator Size | Mid-Size | - | - | - |
| Kitchen Table Configuration | Chairs | - | - | - |
| Refrigerator Power Mode | Electric / Propane | - | - | - |
| Kitchen Location | Rear | - | - | - |
| Number Of Oven Burners | 3 | - | - | - |
| Kitchen / Living Area Flooring Type | Carpet / Vinyl | - | - | - |
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Refrigerator Size
Mid-Size
Kitchen Table Configuration
Chairs
Refrigerator Power Mode
Electric / Propane
Kitchen Location
Rear
Number Of Oven Burners
3
Kitchen / Living Area Flooring Type
Carpet / Vinyl
Bathroom
| Specs | Value | Buy | Shop All | Top 5 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Toilet Type | Porcelain | RV Toilet with Sprayer Attachment | Toilets | Top 5 |
| Bathroom Location | Center | - | - | - |
| Bathroom Flooring Type | Vinyl | - | - | - |
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Toilet Type
Porcelain
Bathroom Location
Center
Bathroom Flooring Type
Vinyl
Exterior
| Specs | Value | Buy | Shop All | Top 5 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Number of Awnings | 1 | Motorized RV Awning Set | Shop Awnings | - |
| Leveling Jack Type | Front Power / Rear Manual | - | - | - |
| Number Of Axles | 2 | - | - | - |
| Sidewall Construction | Fiberglass | - | - | - |
| Number Of Emergency Exits | 1 | - | - | - |
| Number of Doors | 1 | - | - | - |
| Door Type | Plastic / Glass | - | - | - |
| Body Material | Aluminum | - | - | - |
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Number of Awnings
1
Leveling Jack Type
Front Power / Rear Manual
Number Of Axles
2
Sidewall Construction
Fiberglass
Number Of Emergency Exits
1
Number of Doors
1
Door Type
Plastic / Glass
Body Material
Aluminum
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Options
| Specs | Value | Buy | Shop All | Top 5 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sliding Glass Door | No | - | - | - |
| Bunkhouse | No | - | - | - |
| Overhead Fan | Yes | Overhead Fan | - | - |
| Satellite | No | - | - | - |
| Water Heater Tank Bypass | Yes | - | - | - |
| Power Retractable Awning | Yes | - | - | - |
| TV Antenna Prewiring | Yes | - | - | - |
| Screened Room | No | - | - | - |
| Battery Power Converter | Yes | - | - | - |
| Metallic | No | - | - | - |
| Refrigerator | Standard | - | - | - |
| Washer / Dryer Prewiring | No | - | - | - |
| Interior Wood Finish | Yes | - | - | - |
| Phone Prewiring | No | - | - | - |
| Surround Sound | No | - | - | - |
| Cable Prewiring | Yes | - | - | - |
| Satellite Prewiring | Yes | - | - | - |
| Air Conditioning Prewiring | Yes | - | - | - |
| Power Retractable Slideout | Yes | - | - | - |
| Wallpaper | Yes | - | - | - |
| Heat Prewiring | Yes | - | - | - |
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Sliding Glass Door
No
Bunkhouse
No
Overhead Fan
Yes
Satellite
No
Water Heater Tank Bypass
Yes
Power Retractable Awning
Yes
TV Antenna Prewiring
Yes
Screened Room
No
Battery Power Converter
Yes
Metallic
No
Refrigerator
Standard
Washer / Dryer Prewiring
No
Interior Wood Finish
Yes
Phone Prewiring
No
Surround Sound
No
Cable Prewiring
Yes
Satellite Prewiring
Yes
Air Conditioning Prewiring
Yes
Power Retractable Slideout
Yes
Wallpaper
Yes
Heat Prewiring
Yes
Entertainment
| Specs | Value | Buy | Shop All | Top 5 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Number Of Televisions | 2 | Insignia LED HD Alexa TV | Shop RV TV's | - |
| Number Of Discs | 1 | - | - | - |
| Speaker Location | Interior / Exterior | RecPro Exterior Speakers | - | - |
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Number Of Televisions
2
Number Of Discs
1
Speaker Location
Interior / Exterior
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Instrumentation
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| Number Of Radios | 1 | - | - | - |
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Number Of Radios
1
Quick Overview
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|---|---|---|---|---|
| Parent Company | Northwood Manufacturing | - | - | - |
| Year | 2017 | - | - | - |
| Make | Northwood | - | - | - |
| Display Name | Arctic Silver Fox Edition 27-5L | - | - | - |
| Class | Fifth Wheel | - | - | - |
| Max Sleeping Count | 6 | - | - | - |
| Number of Slideouts | 2 | - | - | - |
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Parent Company
Northwood Manufacturing
Year
2017
Make
Northwood
Display Name
Arctic Silver Fox Edition 27-5L
Class
Fifth Wheel
Max Sleeping Count
6
Number of Slideouts
2
How We Scored This RV
Our MintRV Rating analyzes over 50 specifications across 5 key dimensions. Each dimension starts at 5.0 points and adjusts based on how this RV's specs compare to others in its class. Below is exactly how we calculated each score for this fifth wheel.
Tow-Ready Score
8.0/10
Base Score
5.0
Spec-based adjustments
Based on Fifth Wheel class averages
+3.0
Final Tow-Ready Score
8.0
Living Space & Layout
5.8/10
Base Score
5.0
Spec-based adjustments
Based on Fifth Wheel class averages
+0.8
Final Living Space & Layout
5.8
Comfort & Features
5.8/10
Base Score
5.0
Spec-based adjustments
Based on Fifth Wheel class averages
+0.8
Final Comfort & Features
5.8
Storage Space
7.0/10
Base Score
5.0
Spec-based adjustments
Based on Fifth Wheel class averages
+2.0
Final Storage Space
7.0
Off-Grid & Campsites
6.3/10
Base Score
5.0
Spec-based adjustments
Based on Fifth Wheel class averages
+1.3
Final Off-Grid & Campsites
6.3
About Our Rating Methodology
MintRV Ratings are calculated using verified manufacturer specifications. We compare each RV against others in its class type and weight category. Scores are updated when new specs become available. Learn more about our methodology →
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Frequently Asked Questions
To safely tow the 2017 Northwood Arctic Silver Fox 27 5l, ensure your vehicle's rated tow capacity exceeds its GVWR of 13400 lbs. With a dry weight of 9650 lbs and hitch weight of 1868 lbs, most midsize trucks and SUVs can tow it comfortably with a 10-20% safety margin.
This Fifth Wheel has a dry weight of 9650 lbs and a GVWR of 13400 lbs, giving a payload capacity of 3750 lbs for gear, water, and supplies.
The approximate dimensions are length 353 in., width 102 in., and height 150 in. Always confirm clearances for garages, storage, and campsites.
The Arctic Silver Fox 27 5l includes a fresh water capacity of gallons, black water tank(s), and lbs of propane capacity-ideal for off-grid weekends.
Many Arctic Silver Fox 27 5l owners add a weight-distribution hitch, brake controller, leveling system, and portable generator to improve towing comfort. Solar kits, backup cameras, and upgraded tires are also popular upgrades.
With a GVWR of 13400 lbs and dry weight of 9650 lbs, the Arctic Silver Fox 27 5l is light enough for smaller tow vehicles yet rugged enough for light off-road travel. Add solar, extra propane, and a generator for extended off-grid stays.
This floorplan sleeps up to 6 people comfortably - perfect for couples or small families seeking a lightweight, easy-tow Fifth Wheel.
The Arctic Silver Fox 27 5l features body construction with sidewalls and 2 axle(s). Its GVWR of 13400 lbs ensures strength without excessive towing weight.
?? Tip: Always check your vehicle's specific towing capacity in the owner's manual. Consider payload and tongue weight too!
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