Any Thoughts on Arctic Fox 996 Would Be Appreciated

[backlater]

We are new at this and thinking of purchasing an Arctic Fox 996 and a dually...any input from someone who has an Arctic Fox 996 or anything you would like to share that might be helpful would be much appreciated...thank you!

[CAJW]

Our experience might be right up your alley. We purchased a 2013 Chevy 3500HD LWB Dually(see sig line for mods) and a 2013 AF 996. Couldn't be happier with our set up and yes, it's basically a AF990 with a kitchen slide. There is extra storage with that slide and being our first wet bath, we like it better as it allows for more kitchen counter space. Everything works great and it drives just fine. Not sure why the comment was made about rethinking your model choice if you have a LWB truck, that's what we have it fits fine. Chevy did make the rear stake pockets rounded which makes for close quarters loading, but home made guides have fixed that concern. Double check the match up of your camper front bumpers as it relates to your box front as Chevy's don't match up well, so I extended those. If you search for my posts you'll see some of the mods I've done, but feel free to PM me with any questions.

IMHO you've chosen a great floor plan and am confident you'll be very happy with your choice, we are!

[gbsb]

We have a 990 on a F450 Ford and really enjoy the rig. Spent 5 months in it this past summer and had a great time, the extra slide would be nice. But the paid for is better, ours has been a great camper good luck and enjoy.

[macdale4]

I just bought an AF 1140 wet bath and really like it so far. I haven't had it long enough to tell you anything about the durability, but I really like the 1140's storage. If you have a long bed dually, you might want to rethink your choice of models.

[brholt]

As noted, AF has great build quality in a heavy camper. If possible I suggest you check out the different models in person. To me the 996 certainly feels bigger than the 990 in the same length because of the double slides but does weigh more. I think the 1140/1150 (wet baths) feel similarly open but add a lot of storage at roughly the same weight. The trade-off is they overhanging the truck more.

Note the model comparisons and the wet weight estimates found here:

Truck Camper Magazine AF buyers guide

Make sure you have enough truck for these campers.

[wcjeep]

With our 811, we have camped in 20deg and 110deg temps. Heat/AC in a 4 season rated camper works great.

[kerry4951]

Build quality and overall fit and finish is what sold us in the end to go with AF. The 996 is their newest model so there's not a whole lot out there (yet). All AF TCs are built the same way, so as an owner of their 1140 model I will tell you that we love ours and could not be happier.

[donn0128]

One of the best built products out there on the market.