2017 Arctic Fox Changes

deltabravo wrote:

lonegunman wrote:
I have a 2015 AF 865 and have no problem with the bed area being cold.

Even in cold weather camping?

What finally made me decide to keep my AF811 was a few things:
Low ball offers I kept getting on it.
The small fortune I've invested in upgrades to it.

I think that's the best plan anyway. You got the truck to carry it and these short campers get a little squishy without a slide out.

If you're selling privately you're always going to get the ******* that think they're Richard Rawlins offering 50cents on the dollar.
If you're going to sell, maybe market it here on the wet side where there's 10x the people and more money floating around. Although anyone serious is going to peruse neighboring areas of they're in the market. Another suggestion is list it in AK.
Sold my 05 860 up there in a heartbeat and for good $ at the END of the season nonetheless. Granted I lived there at the time, but the guy that bought it said he'd been looking in the pnw as well, as the available used market and extraordinary cost of RVs and trailers up there makes the pnw a destination for those willing to travel for the right rig.

lonegunman wrote:
I have a 2015 AF 865 and have no problem with the bed area being cold.

Even in cold weather camping?

What finally made me decide to keep my AF811 was a few things:
Low ball offers I kept getting on it.
The small fortune I've invested in upgrades to it.

deltabravo wrote:

Bedlam wrote:
I'm in the position. I love my Fox, but they don't offer a model I want.

I guess we will just have to "make do" with our 811s... LOL

I was ready to buy an 865 if my 811 sold, but I think the closed in bedroom will get cold on cold nights. The closed in bedroom cabover space is just that, closed in.

I have a 2015 AF 865 and have no problem with the bed area being cold. The view from the dinette is great. 180 degrees of windows is nice

Grit dog wrote:
They're pretty sweet, but like most RVs, the technology has stagnated for the last uhh 15 years or so. Can't see much of anything the new ones offer that my $10000 reliable old 03 doesn't......except they're heavier!
Stainless appliances and updated decor look fresh, but after a day of hiking, fishing, driving from point A to B or just hanging out and drinking the fridge, stove, chitter and bed work just the same.
Arch ceiling....cool looking feature, like they needed to be any taller. I have to let my truck squat to get the camper in a 12' door now. New ones = parked outside unless you got 13' plus clear.
Someone who could put a little thought into the design and amentities with respect to weight could own the market IMO.
Aluminum honeycomb In lieu of a bunch of plywood. Cabinets that don't weigh as much as the ones in your kitchen. More aluminum and less wood in the framing.
Need to knock 1000 lbs off these things. My truck hurts!

I agree. However, light weight costs money..and nobody is paying 80-90k for a TC.

50% markup from manufacturing...

They're pretty sweet, but like most RVs, the technology has stagnated for the last uhh 15 years or so. Can't see much of anything the new ones offer that my $10000 reliable old 03 doesn't......except they're heavier!
Stainless appliances and updated decor look fresh, but after a day of hiking, fishing, driving from point A to B or just hanging out and drinking the fridge, stove, chitter and bed work just the same.
Arch ceiling....cool looking feature, like they needed to be any taller. I have to let my truck squat to get the camper in a 12' door now. New ones = parked outside unless you got 13' plus clear.
Someone who could put a little thought into the design and amentities with respect to weight could own the market IMO.
Aluminum honeycomb In lieu of a bunch of plywood. Cabinets that don't weigh as much as the ones in your kitchen. More aluminum and less wood in the framing.
Need to knock 1000 lbs off these things. My truck hurts!

That photo lens sure makes the TC look spacious!
Very nice build.

Is there anymore info floating around on the new model for the fall?

I'd love a different place to sit. The dinette just feels cramped after a few minutes.....Looking at Eagle Cap for the recliners.

REX

Bedlam wrote:
I'm in the position. I love my Fox, but they don't offer a model I want.

I guess we will just have to "make do" with our 811s... LOL

I was ready to buy an 865 if my 811 sold, but I think the closed in bedroom will get cold on cold nights. The closed in bedroom cabover space is just that, closed in.

Nautique200 wrote:
I sure wish they would come out with a side entry, rear slide camper. All these new features are nice, especially the digital thermostat but I'm going to have to leave the ArcticFox lineup because I am determined to get a camper with a rear slide so I have someplace else to sit other than the dinette.

I'm in the position. I love my Fox, but they don't offer a model I want. I feel the same way about Northern Lite - They build a nice TC, but it does not offer what I want.