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RVA_Jeff
Explorer
Aug 03, 2017

Arctic Fox 27-5L

I'm seriously considering purchasing this unit, and am curious whether these are still as highly regarded as they seem to have been in the past. I live in Richmond, and it's going to cost me about $3000 to have it shipped to me from Montana, but I'm willing to spend that if Arctic Fox is really as good as everyone says they are.

Basically I'm looking for something small, but full-time livable that can be used in all sorts of weather (though not sub-zero temps or anything too extreme) and, more importantly, something which will hold it's resale value if I decide to go in a different direction in 3-4 years.

The price point is about $50K, which is about what I want to spend. I guess I'm asking for some encouragement, or for some other recommendations that meet my requirements. One of the biggest things in addition to high quality is the size, slightly under 30 feet. I haven't found many units that have the layout I want (A long slide wall where I can basically do anything I want to without having to work around built in cabinets or anything like that).

Any input is appreciated.
  • RVA_Jeff's avatar
    RVA_Jeff
    Explorer
    Aug 04, 2017
    ScottG wrote:
    I just got the one in my signature - I've had it one week.
    They really are well built and have lots of little extra's that you may not even notice on first inspection but you will appreciate as the years go by. Little things like gusseting where the springs mount and heavy duty shackles and wet bolts. Also lots of windows and a Revolution Water pump. The list cold go on and on.
    As an experienced RV owner you will notice the design that go into these trailers.
    I am not disappointed one bit in mine and in fact, I keep finding things that impress me as we explore it.
    I say go for it!

    Let me know if there are any specific details you'd like to know about.


    I was on the Northwood forum and saw a slew of complaints about stripped screws, cheap cabinetry, etc. all of which is really contrary to everything else i've read. I don't know if that thread just attracted a lot of complainers or whether it's really true of the current models...
  • TxGearhead's avatar
    TxGearhead
    Explorer II
    Aug 04, 2017
    Doesn't make any difference, just curious, are you in:
    Richmond, Texas
    Richmond, Virginia
    Richmond, California
    ?
  • Lwiddis's avatar
    Lwiddis
    Explorer II
    Aug 04, 2017
    Depending on where you like to camp, 38+ feet can inhibit you.
  • RVA_Jeff's avatar
    RVA_Jeff
    Explorer
    Aug 04, 2017
    I was thinking about a 2018, but am open to a slightly used one. Didn't realize the new ones were over 30 -- specs say 29.5, but I'm OK if it's slightly over. Right now I have a 38 + foot Bighorn and it's just too much. It's also horrible in cold weather
  • n7bsn's avatar
    n7bsn
    Explorer
    Aug 04, 2017
    First what year? is it new or used?

    If new, I would also touch bases with Thunder RV in LaGrande OR

    Second (if used) you know there are three floor-plans and lengths that vary over the model years.

    The current 27-5L is actually over 30 ft and has both slides on the driver side. From 2012 to about 2000 the 27-5L was about 29 ft long with the main slide on the drivers and the bedroom slide on the passenger. Older then that there was only one slide it the rig was 28 or 29 ft.
  • path1's avatar
    path1
    Explorer
    Aug 04, 2017
    Give Dave Mann at Corp a call or e-mail, run the question by him. Usually if any warranty problems can get handled by somebody you both agree on no matter where you live.

    Matter of fact years ago they had a plant on your side of US. NW told them to get it together but they didn't listen. So they closed it down because he didn't want his name on an inferior product. Like delamination, thanks to Lippert. Now days... only thing lippert (on our 2012) is doors and windows. And yes had to re-seal windows in doors. But no Lippert 5th wheel frame to break and fall apart.
  • Lwiddis's avatar
    Lwiddis
    Explorer II
    Aug 04, 2017
    For $3k I'd go get it myself. Some yahoo driving as fast as he/she can. Taking naps in the bed. No way.
  • ScottG's avatar
    ScottG
    Nomad
    Aug 03, 2017
    I just got the one in my signature - I've had it one week.
    They really are well built and have lots of little extra's that you may not even notice on first inspection but you will appreciate as the years go by. Little things like gusseting where the springs mount and heavy duty shackles and wet bolts. Also lots of windows and a Revolution Water pump. The list cold go on and on.
    As an experienced RV owner you will notice the design that go into these trailers.
    I am not disappointed one bit in mine and in fact, I keep finding things that impress me as we explore it.
    I say go for it!

    Let me know if there are any specific details you'd like to know about.

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