artic fox trailors

We looked at Arctic Fox and Nash trailers before buying our Lance. We really liked them, but they were too heavy for our little 4 Runner to pull. We opted for the Lance 1685 4 Season and have been very happy during our first year and just under 10,000 miles with the trailer & 4 Runner.

Good Luck & ENJOY!

We have a 2013 AF 27T and other than the front cap fading are very pleased with it.

path1 wrote:
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When we first started looking I thought the model numbers were close to the length. Not true, I would download their brochure first, to make sure I was looking at the right model number for the length I was interested in. And most dealers don't have all the models on their lot at one time. http://www.northwoodmfg.com/images/rsync/brochures/Arctic_Fox_Brochure.pdf

I've never figured out the "length" model numbers

At one time they built a 26-5C model that was LONGER then the 27-5L they made.

Also, the new model "numbers" (Nash, Fox Mountain, etc) reflect "square foot", not length.

Some general notes:

Previous to 2012, Nash and Arctic Fox where built to the same floor-plan and general specs. However some years Nash's used cheaper cabinetry and metal siding.
In that period they also build Nash 5th Wheels.

When Fleetwood went brankrupt, Ron Nash (and his partners at Northwoods) bought the Fleetwood factory in LaGrande and started Outdoors RV.
The core of the workforce at Outdoors came over from Northwoods, they are build similarly to Northwoods (Nash, Arctic Fox, SnowBird, Desert Fox, Fox Mountain, etc).

I would consider both Outdoors and Northwoods products "above average".

goducks10 wrote:
AF trailers built between 2011-2015 with the dark grey caps are having fade problems. Big stink over on the AF forum. Northwood is having no part in helping owners with cap fade. Northwood has since changed cap makers and went to a lighter grey cap. Time will tell with the new caps.
Too bad because everything else about them is solid.

No 2011 models were built with a grey cap
Early production 2012 models also lacked the grey cap (we own one)

Later production 2012 models have the grey cap, also improved cargo doors, improved waste dumping, etc.

I would not reject a rig based solely of color fading.

We had an Arctic Fox 26J for 14 years, went places in all kinds of weather and really enjoyed it, always comfortable. When we decided we'd trade, we did research for a couple years and ended up with the same manufacturer (Northwood) for a Snow River. Both trailers have been solid, each has been a good purchase and we're happy with them.

We've been camping in one form or another for over 40 years and when friends ask us about trailers, we tell them to go look at a Fox and compare it with what they're thinking about. They always come away impressed.

And yes they tend to run on the heavy side. Northwood builds their own chassis and it is STRONG; and the trailers are built to take rough treatment on our far-from-perfect back roads. I've been pulling with a half-ton and it can be done just fine; just watch the weight on whatever model you get. Figure about a thousand pounds over that, ready to roll out on an adventure.

Hope that helps.

AF trailers built between 2011-2015 with the dark grey caps are having fade problems. Big stink over on the AF forum. Northwood is having no part in helping owners with cap fade. Northwood has since changed cap makers and went to a lighter grey cap. Time will tell with the new caps.
Too bad because everything else about them is solid.

With your truck, I'd definitely consider a 4 season trailer such as those made by Arctic Fox/Nash. Folks are also praising Outdoor trailers which seem to be in the same class. If you don't want a 4 season trailer, you may want to consider a Winnebago trailer.

Living in the east, the difficult part is finding Arctic Fox/Nash trailers that are nearby to see and evaluate.

Although we really like our Minnie, if $$ were no object, I'd have a 3/4 ton truck and a 4 season trailer.

donn0128 wrote:

coolbreeze01 wrote:
I think there are worse trailers out there. I would consider one.

Worst but would consider? Talk about an oxymoron?
Northwood builds a great product for the price. But thet are heavy and you really need a substantial vehicle to tow one.

You might want to read coolbreeze post again.

As good as most, better than many, heavy. Overall, I like them.