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ParkCountry's avatar
ParkCountry
Explorer
Jun 29, 2017

Is this normal or are we just darned Lucky?

We have a 2002 Arctic Fox that we bought used in 2003, so this is our 15th season of use. Each time I get it prepped for the first trip of the season, I'm always holding my breath to see if maybe THIS is the year that something is finally going to give up the ghost and I'll have to put major money into it. Well, I just finished prepping it for the first trip of the season and everything is working A-OK yet again! I read so many horror stories from people who have had nothing but trouble, some even with BRAND NEW trailers that are lemons from day One. Every year I'm more and more amazed at the longevity of this trailer and it's systems. For those of you who've owned a rig for this long, I gotta ask: Is this normal or are we just very, very lucky?
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  • malexander's avatar
    malexander
    Explorer
    Jun 29, 2017
    I tend to agree with RG.
    But, preventive maintenance can go a loooooong way. And I try my best to do all of it I can. Simple things like tightening loose nuts & bolts, securing a wire that may be dangling a little more than it should, etc.
  • RGar974417's avatar
    RGar974417
    Explorer
    Jun 29, 2017
    In my experience,having owned 2 pop ups and 4 travel trailers,some minor things can be expected.And at some point in older trailers, you can expect to replace the water heater or maybe the refridgerator.But if you maintain your unit,it should last for many years.
  • downtheroad's avatar
    downtheroad
    Explorer
    Jun 29, 2017
    We also have an Arctic Fox....this is our 5th trailer, all from different companies.

    It is by far the best quality unit we have owned. I hope we are "lucky" too and ours gives us the same lasting, trouble free service that you have gotten from your Arctic Fox.

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