Northwood Wolf Creek 850 Reinforced Tie Downs/Anchor Bolts

Wanted to post a follow up to my Wolf Creek Spliced In Anchor Bolt Story and show how Northwood MFG has reinforced the anchor bolts on my 2015 WF 850.

I was anticipating the reinforcement to show on the outside like the Arctic Fox campers. Kevin @ apache camping advised me Northwood was going to do it this way.

Here is a picture of the arctic fox


And here is a picture of my 2015 wolf creek 850


When I saw this for the first time last week at the dealer my heart sank and I thought I drove 1,100 miles for nothing. I was ready to head back to san diego without a camper.

I then went inside the camper to inspect the anchors from the inside.

I removed the furnace vent and noticed a second piece of plywood on top of the standard skirt piece.


It is about 16" wide, 1/4" thick stapled down and attached to the sidewall with angled aluminum.







Here is the drivers side








When I fully inspected everything I was content with the reinforcement and happy they made the change. I feel pretty comfortable with the solution, but isn't the way I would have done it. I am not an engineer. I am curious what your thoughts are on the reinforcement.

I have the torklift tie downs and fastguns. (Was supposed to get the new talons but that is another story)


Thanks for any feedback it is much appreciated :)

Happy Trails
Nolan