I'm seriously considering purchasing this unit, and am curious whether these are still as highly regarded as they seem to have been in the past. I live in Richmond, and it's going to cost me about $3000 to have it shipped to me from Montana, but I'm willing to spend that if Arctic Fox is really as good as everyone says they are.Basically I'm looking for something small, but full-time livable that can be used in all sorts of weather (though not sub-zero temps or anything too extreme) and, more importantly, something which will hold it's resale value if I decide to go in a different direction in 3-4 years.The price point is about $50K, which is about what I want to spend. I guess I'm asking for some encouragement, or for some other recommendations that meet my requirements. One of the biggest things in addition to high quality is the size, slightly under 30 feet. I haven't found many units that have the layout I want (A long slide wall where I can basically do anything I want to without having to work around built in cabinets or anything like that).Any input is appreciated.

I just got the one in my signature - I've had it one week.They really are well built and have lots of little extra's that you may not even notice on first inspection but you will appreciate as the years go by. Little things like gusseting where the springs mount and heavy duty shackles and wet bolts. Also lots of windows and a Revolution Water pump. The list cold go on and on. As an experienced RV owner you will notice the design that go into these trailers.I am not disappointed one bit in mine and in fact, I keep finding things that impress me as we explore it. I say go for it!Let me know if there are any specific details you'd like to know about.

For $3k I'd go get it myself. Some yahoo driving as fast as he/she can. Taking naps in the bed. No way.

Give Dave Mann at Corp a call or e-mail, run the question by him. Usually if any warranty problems can get handled by somebody you both agree on no matter where you live. Matter of fact years ago they had a plant on your side of US. NW told them to get it together but they didn't listen. So they closed it down because he didn't want his name on an inferior product. Like delamination, thanks to Lippert. Now days... only thing lippert (on our 2012) is doors and windows. And yes had to re-seal windows in doors. But no Lippert 5th wheel frame to break and fall apart.

First what year? is it new or used?If new, I would also touch bases with Thunder RV in LaGrande OR Second (if used) you know there are three floor-plans and lengths that vary over the model years.The current 27-5L is actually over 30 ft and has both slides on the driver side. From 2012 to about 2000 the 27-5L was about 29 ft long with the main slide on the drivers and the bedroom slide on the passenger. Older then that there was only one slide it the rig was 28 or 29 ft.

I was thinking about a 2018, but am open to a slightly used one. Didn't realize the new ones were over 30 -- specs say 29.5, but I'm OK if it's slightly over. Right now I have a 38 + foot Bighorn and it's just too much. It's also horrible in cold weather

Arctic Fox 27-5L | Good Sam Community

filrupmark
Explorer
Aug 18, 2017
TxGearhead wrote:
Doesn't make any difference, just curious, are you in:
Richmond, Texas
Richmond, Virginia
Richmond, California
?

Richmond Texas
Sonora108
Explorer
Aug 17, 2017
On the subject of the front cap fade I think it was only the 2013 and 2014 models with the darker gray cap. In 2015 Northwood changed to the lighter gray and I believe they also changed cap makers. If you have a darker gray front cap you are on your own as NW won't touch it.
Icseds wrote:
These are like unicorns on the east coast.
I liked that, of course if you live on the East Coast that's not funny.
Bill
lcseds
Explorer
Aug 16, 2017
Very interested in this 27-5L also. Kelly has one on order and so does Mike Jones. Mike Jones supposedly has one coming in a week or two. Will drive back up there from NC for a look (was there a few weeks ago looking at the AF toTT's). These are like unicorns on the east coast.
goducks10
Explorer
Aug 13, 2017
RVA Jeff wrote:
Well, at least it's different, so maybe that's a good sign. Not sure why they wouldn't be able to use a dark color -- my current Bighorn has a huge and bright Ram on the cap, is four years old and looks the same as it did new

Guessing your BH is painted. Northwood and others have gel coated caps.
RVA_Jeff
Explorer
Aug 13, 2017
Well, at least SOME things appear to be improving instead of going the wrong way :)
Rich1961
Explorer
Aug 13, 2017
goducks10 wrote:
RollandB wrote:
I'm not sure when they changed from the dark gray to the light gray cap but our 2016 has the light gray which is holding up fine.

I was thinking it was 2015, but maybe 2014.

It wasn't 2014, as mine is a 2014 and the front cap has faded. I think it was 2016.

Rich
goducks10
Explorer
Aug 13, 2017
RollandB wrote:
I'm not sure when they changed from the dark gray to the light gray cap but our 2016 has the light gray which is holding up fine.

I was thinking it was 2015, but maybe 2014.
RollandB
Explorer
Aug 13, 2017
I'm not sure when they changed from the dark gray to the light gray cap but our 2016 has the light gray which is holding up fine.
RVA_Jeff
Explorer
Aug 11, 2017
Well, at least it's different, so maybe that's a good sign. Not sure why they wouldn't be able to use a dark color -- my current Bighorn has a huge and bright Ram on the cap, is four years old and looks the same as it did new
goducks10
Explorer
Aug 11, 2017
They went to a lighter gray on the AF models. Also went from a dark brown to a light tan color on the Fox Mountain. Have not heard of anyone having fade problems since. Also a fire destroyed the plant where the older style caps were made. Not saying the new MFG is any better.