Old Duck wrote:
Check out Arctic Fox made by Northwood Mfg in Oregon
I've been surfing several rv.net forums for a few years now. Whenever anyone asks the question you've asked, Arctic Fox (Northwood Manufacturing) always comes up as a recommendation. They are built in Oregon. Most others are Indiana based. Not saying there is a thing wrong with that, except that Arctic Fox appears to put more emphasis on building units that are acclimated for cooler/colder weather, which really means they will also do well in hot weather too. They also build their own frames (Considered to be good thing). They have a good reputation for quality. The biggest problem for me (in Florida) is that there are not many dealers in the SE USA so I couldn't check them out. I just looked and they show one in NC and one in Ohio. Even so, I believe I should have put forth a little more effort to get a look at them. I believe they should be seriously considered.
Jayco (family owned) also seems to get good reviews.
I believe Montana is #1 in sales so they must be doing something right.
I have a Heartland Bighorn 3010RE (35 ft). They have very good factory support and a terrific on-line owners club. Maybe the best anywhere. I was encouraged to look at Bighorns because they are '4-season' rated. Only problem is that there are no standards for 4-season. It is also rated for full time living. Same question - what does that really mean ? At any rate, I am satisfied with my rig and do recommend Bighorn.
