Host Cascade vs Arctic Fox 992
Hi all - We're considering trading in our '04 AF860 for a newer model. DW really would like a dry bath, plus a little extra lounging room - I'd like more storage. I went with the 860 largely beca...
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Thank you all for the input -
I've researched Eagle Cap as well, there've been great reviews on their quality and customer service during the past few years (a bit hit or miss before that), but at the end of the day, they seem about equivalent to an AF in terms of quality and price (though I've never been in one). Since we have a local AF dealer, I don't gain much from going out of state (Henderson is 300 miles) and losing easy access to a dealer.
Eagle Cap has some stuff I like - fiberglass caps, etc - but lacks stuff I like (more storage in bathroom, slide tray in basement which the EC995 doesn't have for some odd reason, etc) The big difference is the rear access - I usually have a trailer, and I'm just sick of a straight bumper with a fold-down step that interferes with the jack on the trailer, and makes access difficult. It's not like we're older with limited motion, but sooner or later, someone is going to biff it getting in/out of our camper over a slippery/icy trailer tongue and hurt themselves. I really like the Fox Landing to move the stairs off to the side and avoid the trailer.
The Cascade is enough different that losing local dealer access might be feasible. I REALLY like the fact that it gains floor space over the AF/EC offerings, has the rear slide, BUT has the door to the right rear, flush with the rear of the camper, with steps that don't interfere with the trailer. You have a camper with a longer floor and a rear that has LESS overhang and needs only a 2' extension, instead of close to 4', because it has no 8" bumper and step that you need to clear. That's a big draw. The big factor there is PRICE - options are significantly more money than they are with AF for the same thing.
Still pondering - does anyone have any experience negotiating with Host on a new build price?
- Clay
I've researched Eagle Cap as well, there've been great reviews on their quality and customer service during the past few years (a bit hit or miss before that), but at the end of the day, they seem about equivalent to an AF in terms of quality and price (though I've never been in one). Since we have a local AF dealer, I don't gain much from going out of state (Henderson is 300 miles) and losing easy access to a dealer.
Eagle Cap has some stuff I like - fiberglass caps, etc - but lacks stuff I like (more storage in bathroom, slide tray in basement which the EC995 doesn't have for some odd reason, etc) The big difference is the rear access - I usually have a trailer, and I'm just sick of a straight bumper with a fold-down step that interferes with the jack on the trailer, and makes access difficult. It's not like we're older with limited motion, but sooner or later, someone is going to biff it getting in/out of our camper over a slippery/icy trailer tongue and hurt themselves. I really like the Fox Landing to move the stairs off to the side and avoid the trailer.
The Cascade is enough different that losing local dealer access might be feasible. I REALLY like the fact that it gains floor space over the AF/EC offerings, has the rear slide, BUT has the door to the right rear, flush with the rear of the camper, with steps that don't interfere with the trailer. You have a camper with a longer floor and a rear that has LESS overhang and needs only a 2' extension, instead of close to 4', because it has no 8" bumper and step that you need to clear. That's a big draw. The big factor there is PRICE - options are significantly more money than they are with AF for the same thing.
Still pondering - does anyone have any experience negotiating with Host on a new build price?
- Clay
