Step 2: Get the Camper

[sky_free]

A while back I posted step 1, which was a 2012 F350 CC DRW 6.2. Step 2 arrived a little earlier than planned. It's a 2013 Arctic Fox 990 we picked up used. The previous owner only used it 3 times, so it's basically new. Has the Fox Landing, generator, thermal pane windows, 100-watt solar panel, swing out brackets, 11K BTU A/C, and slideout topper options. The price was too good to pass up, so rather than wait we decided to do it now.



This is something we have been working toward and talking about since about 2009, so we are super excited. We plan to use this to pursue our project to ski 100 resorts in North America, as well as for summer camping.

[run100]

All your planning and patience has paid off and now you've got the perfect set-up to go have some fun . . . for years to come.

Congratulations! Your truck & camper look awesome!

[spacedoutbob]

Congratulations on Your New Camper and Truck! I wish I could afford to do the same. May You and Your Family, Have Many Happy Adventures with it.

Bob

[NVR2L82AV8]

The AF 990 on DRW is an awesome combo. I think you'll find you'll be extremely happy with the setup and performance and....it just looks good too!! My 2013 AF 990 rides on my 2003 DRW CC King Ranch but your 2012 looks even better. Here's a shot on the rim (no pun intended during The NCAA Final 64 Tourney) of the Grand Canyon (North Side).




Happy Camping my friend!!

[billtex]

sky_free wrote:

billtex wrote:
Wow...you jumped in with both feet!

Nice camper...

Like your quest also...My Son and I are on similar mission; ski all New England ski areas with > 1000' vert.

60% done! Who knows, this year may be skiing untill July!

Good luck with the new rig...very nice!

Bill

That's a great project also. By my count it is 50 resorts if you make it >= 1000 vert. That should keep you busy for a while! You are having a great winter out there so hopefully you are getting to the ones that don't normally have good snow.

I've got 31 on the list.
I have done 25 over the years...since our Son was born we have done 14 together.
We should compare notes...I'll send you my list...

Thanx, Bill

[Redsky]

I bought a 2008 camper in 2011 and it was used only for the first year by the prior owner and on only a few trips. If the average family or couple buys a camper and they are still working, odds are that the camper is going to get used a couple weeks each year and after 3-5 years is not going to have significant wear if cared for at all. With very old RV's I worry about possible leaking seams as doubt many people are meticulous about applying new sealant each year to the roof and vents.

[K_Mac]

Congratulations, nice looking set-up, now go and enjoy it.K

[Butch50]

Wow nice looking setup. :B Congrats on the new to you rig. You got it at the right time also as spring has just sprung so go out and enjoy it.

I used to have a 2009 1140 that I ordered and should of kept it instead of going down the road to other rigs. I do like my Northern Lite also. In fact I have liked all of our RVs we had except 2 and I would rather forget those 2.

[flht_db]

sky_free wrote:

kerry4951 wrote:
Congtrats!!! You bought a great TC there. The issues that you hear about AF having problems are all "old news". Some just like beating a dead horse. All manufacturers have gone thru growing pains and problems. The main thing is AF addressed them and today build a great TC. Enjoy it and have fun.

We looked at both Lance and Arctic Fox and when they were both at the Pleasanton RV show in January I had a long talk with Doug from Northwoods Mfg about some of the issues I've seen mentioned on this forum. I was happy with his responses. The other TC we were considering was the Lance 992, but in the end we were more comfortable with having just 1 slide for our intended use. We also had a specific budget to hit and it's unlikely we could have stayed within it unless we went to a much older Lance.

Congrats, the 990 is what we are leaning towards. Looked at the 992 this weekend and one downside is the camper is not accessible with the slide in.

[sky_free]

billtex wrote:
Wow...you jumped in with both feet!

Nice camper...

Like your quest also...My Son and I are on similar mission; ski all New England ski areas with > 1000' vert.

60% done! Who knows, this year may be skiing untill July!

Good luck with the new rig...very nice!

Bill

That's a great project also. By my count it is 50 resorts if you make it >= 1000 vert. That should keep you busy for a while! You are having a great winter out there so hopefully you are getting to the ones that don't normally have good snow.

[homefor2]

Very nice setup. You picked a great camper. I love my AF 990.

[kerry4951]

sky_free wrote:

kerry4951 wrote:
Congtrats!!! You bought a great TC there. The issues that you hear about AF having problems are all "old news". Some just like beating a dead horse. All manufacturers have gone thru growing pains and problems. The main thing is AF addressed them and today build a great TC. Enjoy it and have fun.

We looked at both Lance and Arctic Fox and when they were both at the Pleasanton RV show in January I had a long talk with Doug from Northwoods Mfg about some of the issues I've seen mentioned on this forum. I was happy with his responses. The other TC we were considering was the Lance 992, but in the end we were more comfortable with having just 1 slide for our intended use. We also had a specific budget to hit and it's unlikely we could have stayed within it unless we went to a much older Lance.

You made a smart move. We bought our 2010 AF 1140 back in 2010. We immediately left on our first trip to Alaska. On our way back we stopped in La Grande and toured the Northwood factory. While out on our trip we experienced one small issue and we allowed the factory to repair it while we were doing the tour. Taking the tour we were able to see up close how the frames and bellies of the AF TCs are made. I watched those guys as they placed full welds at the joints. When I hear the rants from other TC owners how they try to degrade the AF construction methods I just laugh it off. I know better. I saw how they are made. At the end of the tour the shop foreman met with the group to answer any questions. During the discussion, he admitted that Northwood had some issues in the past but they have been addressed. No way can you compare a newer AF to a 2005 model.This is our 4th new RV and its been the best built and most trouble free unit that we've owned. Thats comparing it to two very expensive Holiday Rambler motorhomes, and a Winnebago Rialta.

[sky_free]

kerry4951 wrote:
Congtrats!!! You bought a great TC there. The issues that you hear about AF having problems are all "old news". Some just like beating a dead horse. All manufacturers have gone thru growing pains and problems. The main thing is AF addressed them and today build a great TC. Enjoy it and have fun.

We looked at both Lance and Arctic Fox and when they were both at the Pleasanton RV show in January I had a long talk with Doug from Northwoods Mfg about some of the issues I've seen mentioned on this forum. I was happy with his responses. The other TC we were considering was the Lance 992, but in the end we were more comfortable with having just 1 slide for our intended use. We also had a specific budget to hit and it's unlikely we could have stayed within it unless we went to a much older Lance.

[jimh406]

Congratulations, that looks like a great combination.

[Mello_Mike]

Congrats, on the truck camper score! Look's like you made the right decision. That's a great lookin' combo.