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SideHillSoup
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May 14, 2017

Buying a new camper, which one?

I have owned a truck camper in the past, heck I have owned just about every type of RV except a class A and a toy hauler. We already have an Open Range 318 but that's for paved road camping. What I need your help with is which one to buy?
I'm looking to buy a truck camper to take to Tuktoyaktuck NWT next summer as well as bush camping / ATVing around here.
We have narrowed it down to either a Northern Lite 8-11 Classic or an Arctic Fox 811.
The obvious difference is the more room with the slide on the Arctic Fox.
What I'm looking for your opinions about craftsmanship, reliability and all round good product life, over time.
In got a 1 ton short box diesel so I not to worried about weight, and I know there are fewer models to chose from with the short box, but thats the cards I have been dealt.
Your opinions are much appreciated.
Soup.
  • I have found my 2006 Arctic Fox 1150 to be of very good quality, especially compared to other RVs I have looked at. It's not perfect, or problem free, but very nice overall. As a matter of fact, I am so pleased with it, the only reason I would consider switching would be to get theater seating.
  • I think you will find the NL really helps with your load capacity. It's a foot shorter, a foot less tall, and at least 600 pounds lighter in all.

    Both are rated high, but from what you say your use will be, I would get the NL.