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Re: Arctic Fox 22G
And from my understanding, beginning in 2014, Northwood has a newer mattress called the NW TruRest Queen Mattress. According to Northwood, "The mattress is a Tru Rest mattress and features a thicker build, more coils, a stronger sidewall, and a pillow top. It’s very comfortable. The mattress is eight inches thick with the topper. It’s a great upgrade."1.3KViews0likes0CommentsRe: Arctic Fox 22G
Caveman Charlie wrote: I've never see one of those set in sleep sofa's up close and I never even seen one of them being set up and taken down on You Tube . I wonder what they are like. It might be nice to have the more seating area but, I wonder if them make the bed more uncomfortable when sleeping. I saw a picture of the sit & sleep sofa in a 22G in this youtube video: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=TLNpUM-y364 The two drawers under the couch area offer less space than the open storage area that you get under the bed. The dealer alluded to the lack of comfort as compared to the standard bed for sleeping. My wife and I agreed that it wasn't something that we would use, plus we didn't want to lose that valuable storage space that you get under the standard bed.1.3KViews0likes0CommentsRe: Arctic Fox 22G
Here's what we are ordering: Standard Run Features: Northwood Built, Independently Certified, Off-Road Chassis Fully Welded, Thick-Wall Aluminum Frame Construction One-Piece, Corona Treated, Continuous Fiberglass Hot, Polyurethane Laminated, Multi-Layered Substrate Walls High Density Block Foam Insulation Wide-Body Floorplan Universal Lube Axles 15" Aluminum Wheels / Tires & White Mod Spare Shocks On All Four Wheels Stabilizer Jacks All-Conditions/Four Seasons Insulation With R-18 Ceiling R-15 Reflective Foil Insulation in Roof Heated Holding Tanks / Cathedral Arched Ceiling Aerodynamic One Piece Front Cap w/BackRoad Armor 2 Independently Switched LED Hitch Lights Easy Access LP Cover / Diamond Plate Bumper Wrap LED Exterior Lighting Roof Rack & Ladder SLAM Door Latches on Pass Thru Storage Doors 12V Light in Storage Compartment LPG Quick Connect & Black Water Flush System Large Exterior Entry Grab Handle / Entry Door Friction Hinge Exterior Shower / 2 Afox Logo Director's Chairs Semi-Automatic Winterization/By-Pass System 6 Gal DSI Gas/Elect Quick Recovery Water Heater 13.5m BTU Air Conditioner w/Condensation-Resistant Ducting Carefree Travel'R 12V Awning Travel'R Awning Adj Pitch Hardware TV Antenna Outside Speakers/Battery Disconnect Tinted Windows Satellite Ready / Solar Ready LED Interior Utility Lighting Interior Command Center Roller Bearing Drawer Glides Fabric Night Shade Window Treatments 19" 110/12v LED TV & AM/FM/CD/DVD Player w/Bluetooth Smoke, LPG & CO Leak Detectors Booth Dinette Charge Wizard Residential, Large Fridge (6 Cu Ft) w/ Multiple Raised Panels Kitchen Skylight w/ Shade Fan Vent (Bedroom) Porcelain, Foot-Pedal Toilet / Bath Skylight Glass Shower Enclosure / Shower Pan NW TruRest Queen Mattress w/ Bedspread Built-In Laundry Chute 12-Volt Power Jack These are options that we ordered: Microwave Delete with Cabinet Door Addit'l Fan Vent-Bathroom (Exhaust Only) Thermal Pane Windows Generator Ready w/11 m BTU AC (Del 13.5 AC) 2.5 Onan LP Generator 160 Watt Solar Panel These are options that we did not order: Battery Box Kit 15K Air Conditioner w/ Ducting Addit'l Fan Vent-Kitchen(Cannot Have with AC) Powered Scissor Jacks, Front and Rear Storm Windows Sit & Sleep Sofa Bed Bedroom Carpet w/Pad BBQ Grill w/ Bracket1.3KViews0likes0CommentsRe: Arctic Fox 22G
PAThwacker wrote: October $2100 maintenance repair to the trailblazer, November $1,000 rear brakes/ebrake repair on the sub, December $1200 repair to the septic pump on the stick and brick. How is that for 3 months of shyt hitting the fan? If I were you, I would sell everything and start over. It's much easier to be debt free and buildup than it is to be in the hole and play catchup. Todays economy is tough, and much tougher than the media is letting on. Lastly, I would recommend following a modified version of the Dave Ramsey Debt Free Plan. He's the one who gave me the idea to cut up all our credit cards in 2008. Dave Ramsey doesn't always give the best mathematical advice, but his psychological approach to paying off debt was something that we could relate to.1.3KViews0likes0CommentsRe: Arctic Fox 22G
PAThwacker wrote: I was 30 bought a home, started a family, and after 12 years in the biopharma industry I lost my job. Globalism started, and I went through 3 acquisitions before losing it all. Now its consulting for 3 years, zero benefits, no retirement fund, and tremendous debt building. All that appears to be great now, might be up shyts creek without a paddle in less than a year. I would never spend anything more than 10k for any type of recreation item. My tow vehicle is 10 years old, my commuter car 10 years old, quad 10 years old, house 30 years old. Pay for private family health insurance: 4 catastrophic high deductible plans, kids in daycare, and commuting costs through the roof!!!!!! Building a home???? Brand new never lived foreclosures all over, 1 in 4 currently or will be going into foreclosure. You are warned! I'm sorry to hear about your misfortunes. This is why it's important to live within our means and have a large safety net. We made huge financial adjustments 6 years ago and avoided any damage during the economic downturn. We have more assets now than ever before and our debt ratio is 5%. We can finance the Arctic Fox for 20 years which will make the payments minimal. We can pull out a 30 year home mortgage. With our current salary, we can build the home and have it paid for in 15 years while continuing to put $1,500 into a monthly savings account. Or, we could sell one of our assets and have the house paid off in 10 years. Trust me, I was fiscally conservative when I was 20 years old, but I'm better equipped than you might think. I don't disclose everything on a public forum. ;)1.3KViews0likes0CommentsRe: Arctic Fox 22G
Mike Up wrote: Just love the 26BH. It's has all the storage space we could ever want, above and below Storage space is good. I don't think you can have too much storage space. The 22G doesn't have much storage space, but it will be adequate for the type of RVing that we do. As backpackers, we know how to be creative in how we store items. Mike Up wrote: Looked at some slide models but they had floorplans that were more cramped with less than ideal sitting area placement or had less sitting area space. Plus who wants added repairs and maintenance to have a floorplan that's less convenient. In my opinion, slides are the most inconvenient feature on a travel trailer. They are inconvenient when you want to access the coach when traveling down the road (at a fueling station, parking lot, side of road, etc.) They need to be clear of snow before stowing them. I had to climb on a picnic table last winter to scrape the snow and ice off the top of the slide so it would seal properly. They almost always bring in dirt, moisture, leaves, and other debris when pulling them in. The seals require maintenance in order to keep them clean and properly lubricated. They also allow some degree of unwanted cool and/or warm air to enter the coach no matter how well they seal.1.3KViews0likes0CommentsRe: Arctic Fox 22G
Mike Up wrote: I must admit, I love camping with the woods next to the camper or next to a river or lake. With the 19BH and Pop Ups, every site we had was next to water or the woods. Now with the 26BH, we just can't fit in all of them and are forced to camp in the open sites with only campers in front and behind us, with little privacy or nature on our door step. It's a sacrifice but I miss the better spots. Yes, 75% of the time we can still get good sites if we reserve 6 months ahead of time. BUT we camp on a minutes notice, when we have TIME. It's then we are forced to the "RV Sites" rather than the "Camping Sites". :) Again, you're accurately describing my outlook on the world of RVing. There are many great camping spots that are difficult or impossible to get into with a larger rig. The 22G is now pushing many of those spots that our Jayco could easily fit into. In total length, the 22G is 3 feet longer than our Jayco. The 22G wide body was a good way to increase square footage while deleting the need for a slide, so that was a plus. We've camped on many streams/rivers that very few rigs could fit into. Plus, there are more camping sites in the National Forest and/or National Park campgrounds for the smaller rigs, especially those who do not need hookups. Like I said, I hate having debt, but camping/traveling is what we really enjoy doing. We've lost a lot of money through the process of buying and selling RVs in the last 10 years, but I think outdoor enthusiasts almost need to go through those multiple trailer experiences before really knowing what they want in a RV. My wife and I are finally at that point where we know what we want. And as you said, there are sacrifices that need to be made when selecting a camper, but I think we have finally chose the Make, Model, and Floorplan that will meet our needs and wants for a longtime.1.3KViews0likes0CommentsRe: Arctic Fox 22G
n7bsn wrote: As we lengthened our camping season we had to lengthen the rig. Now that we go on trips every month of the year, even when the forecast is for several inches of rain while we are out. I think I may have mentioned this earlier, but we camp year round. As a matter of fact, we just took our camper on a 2,200+ mile road trip in 9 days of traveling. Here's our fuel log: 112,445 miles (Milan, NM) 112,701 miles (Tucumcari, NM) 256 miles, 21.39 gallons = 11.96 mpg 112,999 miles (Clinton, OK) 298 miles, 27.56 gallons = 10.81 mpg 113,296 miles (Joplin, MO) 297 miles, 26.748 gallons = 11.10 mpg 113,522 miles (Rolla, MO) 226 miles, 21.320 gallons = 10.60 mpg 113,779 miles (Ottawa, KS) 257 miles, 25.306 gallons = 10.15 mpg 114,012 miles (Pratt, KS) 233 miles, 24.394 gallons = 9.55 mpg 114,188 miles (Guymon, OK) 176 miles, 17.998 gallons = 9.77 mpg 114,354 miles (Tucumcari, NM) 166 miles, 14.657 gallons = 11.32 mpg 114,618 miles (Milan, NM) 264 miles, 29.457 gallons = 8.96 mpg Since we do a lot of RV traveling (6,000 - 8,000 miles per year, we have found that a smaller unit is much more convenient to tow. n7bsn wrote: She likes a long walk in the rain, with the temp's in the low 40s, but when she gets back she wants a warm rig with a large cup of tea. Me, I settle for a warm rig, a large cup of coco and a good movie on the DVD; while I listen to the rain and the wind. We also enjoy camping in stormy weather. Generally speaking, we don't spend a lot of time in the camper, but sometimes there isn't much choice. I think we'll appreciate the larger coach for those times that we spend in the camper. I'm not much of a TV watcher, but we can now sit at the dinette table and watch TV, or spend time on the laptop/tablet. The TV would be a little too far to watch from the bed, though. Maybe I should consider adding a larger TV.254Views0likes0Comments
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