New truck and new TC

Quick update.

We decided on a Artic Fox 992, it works and the lighter weight keeps me out of the 5 series trucks so I can still tow my boat too. Thanks for the advice. I wanted to close out the thread so other can see the path we chose.

Fish mojo wrote:
Vinsil, have you seen the F350/ Chalet combo listed on the Portland CL? Nice rig!!

It is for sure, but too many miles on the truck for me.

Vinsil, have you seen the F350/ Chalet combo listed on the Portland CL? Nice rig!!

We are in Spokane now and dropping by a dealer here to look at EC 1165 and 1200 this morning. Later this week we are going to Host factory for a tour. When I contacted Host they said the give tours anytime but please contact them a day or two in advance and set it up. Then off to Portland to look at one shown on a dealer website. I will call first to confirm it's still there.
http://www.apachecamping.com/default.asp?page=xInventoryDetail&id=3165455&p=1&make=host&vc=truck%20camper&s=Year&d=D&limitSearch=manuf%2Cmodel%2Clocation%2Cstockno%2Ccatname%2Cnadaid%2Cbrand&fr=xAllInventory

We will be ordering something here in the near future.

cartmancartman wrote:

Vinsil wrote:


Eagle Cap I have read quality went down hill.

Can you elaborate on this, as I haven't heard anything bad about the newer units. I'm seriously considering dumping my 2017 lance 1172 to buy the EC 1165. The few EC I have seen seem to be much nicer and we'll optioned that a Lance.

I liked the Eagle Cap fit and finish up to the 2015 model year and then something happened. The next two years while deciding between the EC 1165 and Host Mammoth, I saw EC workmanship drop and poor fitment showing up on the models I saw at shows and dealerships.

I also researched the common components used to build these. In the end, it is my belief there are unacceptable failures when using HappiJac, Schwintek and Heki components. Others pointed out that frame less windows catch rocks and debris more often and will chip (you can read about this in the toy hauler section where they are towed off road to a campsite or staging area). Another RV.net member pointed out the awning material on some do not have sealed edges which cause the material to quickly fray when exposed to wind.

In the end, you need find the design and features that will work for you. In our case, DW loves the dance floor and fireplace - We're even looking forward to off-season cold and wet camping with the fireplace warming up the unit and giving off the electric glow.

Go to the factory and tell them what you need. They will work with you.

cartmancartman wrote:

Vinsil wrote:


Eagle Cap I have read quality went down hill.

Can you elaborate on this, as I haven't heard anything bad about the newer units. I'm seriously considering dumping my 2017 lance 1172 to buy the EC 1165. The few EC I have seen seem to be much nicer and we'll optioned that a Lance.

bedlam mentioned it in his review of these campers, as others too. I haven't been in these personally so this is third party info. I would like to see and crawl around the units to form my own option but I'd love to hear more about your opinion as you own the 1172 on my list.

Vinsil wrote:


Eagle Cap I have read quality went down hill.

Can you elaborate on this, as I haven't heard anything bad about the newer units. I'm seriously considering dumping my 2017 lance 1172 to buy the EC 1165. The few EC I have seen seem to be much nicer and we'll optioned that a Lance.

19.5's are nice for carrying the load for sure. Not a huge off-road but that is a different topic.

The wide front end and turning radius has my attention. I'm used to my rams dismal turning radius and my '97 F350 was horrible in that area!

Not to mention the wider front end and way tighter turning radius is a huge improvement over the f350's, I'll never go back, and my campers not even that heavy compaired to most. The 19.5 tires are also a great piece of mind.