AF 1150, couple of questions

Re: use off the truck. I do not find that in my owner’s manual. We use our 1140 off the truck quite often. We have not had any problems.

“Also, is it true that AF says their units should not be used unless...”

Where did you get this information? Gossip around the campfire?

Prior to 2012, the manual said not to take it off the truck with full tanks without supporting the bottom. Later models can be used with tanks filled or empty while unloaded.

Is the model you want with a wet bath or dry? The wet bath gives you a bigger shower.

Bedlam wrote:
Prior to 2012, the manual said not to take it off the truck with full tanks without supporting the bottom. Later models can be used with tanks filled or empty while unloaded.

Is the model you want with a wet bath or dry? The wet bath gives you a bigger shower.

Ours is a 2011. No mention of it in the manual.

Bedlam wrote:
Prior to 2012, the manual said not to take it off the truck with full tanks without supporting the bottom. Later models can be used with tanks filled or empty while unloaded.

Is the model you want with a wet bath or dry? The wet bath gives you a bigger shower.

Sorry, dry bath.
I understand I would have more room with a wet bath, but after many years of wet baths in our boat, I am over it.
I updated OP with that info, thanks.

I know my 811 was redesigned for 2012 and that was one of the factory reps talking points. Maybe asking on the Northwood user site you can get more detail or shower ideas.

http://www.nroa2003.com/forum/

We recently sold our 1150 dry bath. Yes the shower is tight and the step up in the middle of the pan makes it worse. The toilet area is also very tight clearances on each side of the toilet.

I had an 1140 and then an 1150. I have an Eagle Cap now. That was my biggest complaint with the AF's was the size of the bathroom.
FWIW, having gone from 2 AF's to another brand, my thoughts--

AF Pro's
Cold weather insulation
Build quality
Great service from my dealer, Apache RV

AF Cons
Difficult to work on - Lack of access to basement for service or upgrading, like running wires.
Bathroom
Under bed-rail floor size limitation instead of over-rail. But also a plus - not as top-heavy.
No floorplan available that offers a reclining sofa or someplace comfy to sit.

And on the last point - I always tell people my Eagle Cap is the most expensive sofa I've ever bought.

Life's a compromise.. I'd like more room, but it wouldn't matter how big the shower was, I'd still like more room.

Our's is a dry. I do ok, don't mind taking showers. 6'1" and still fit.

Per the topic on camping off truck. We remove ours about 90% of the time in the non-snow weather. Yes, (ours is an '11) it must be supported. And, yes, it's written. If your not sure on the year you're looking at, just call them.

Idk if it's reccomended for ours or the 05 model we had, but use both regularly off the truck, no support. Sometimes all the tanks are full when we pack extra water with. No issues so far.