Sep-20-2017 09:51 AM
Sep-26-2017 10:10 AM
Passin Thru wrote:
We are happy with our Arctic Fox. First thing we did was throw away the mattress and buy a Queen size expensive one.....
Sep-25-2017 07:36 PM
Sep-24-2017 09:53 PM
carringb wrote:
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A/F did try selling a small trailer a while back. It was like a large ruggedized tear-drop. Pretty neat trailer! I think the recession is ultimately what killed that one. If they were selling it today, it would be very popular with the crossover SUV owners IMO.
Sep-22-2017 02:04 PM
profdant139 wrote:
Bryan, if you take that big rig down unmaintained trails, my hat is off to you!! My narrow little trailer is smaller than one of your slideouts, and there are many times when I make DW get out and walk in front of the truck to make sure we can tow the trailer into a tight place (and out again). Sand, mud, and snow are also issues -- not deal-killers, but things to be overcome with care.
I have tried to modify the trailer for off-pavement use (axle flip, heavy components, etc.), but I sure wish Arctic Fox made a little rugged trailer -- I would jump at the chance to own something like that.
Sep-22-2017 12:38 PM
Sep-22-2017 09:04 AM
Sep-22-2017 08:16 AM
Sep-22-2017 07:52 AM
Area13 wrote:jornvango wrote:
How does Outdoors RV compare against Arctic Fox regarding build quality (light offroad usage on logging roads, forest roads ...) and price?
I'm no expert, but from I was told and saw side by side where I bought mine, both are built somewhat similar with custom heavy duty frames. They are different though, 2 totally different companies, same owner(Ron Nash), built in the same town in Oregon, but friendly competition I was told by a rep at ORV. ORV does their own thing, same philosophy and quality I was told.
As far as price, they are similar to AF when you compare apples/apples. ORV has a ton of options and lines to choose from, from almost spartan to high end all the bells and whistles, mines in between.
I was open to either, impressed by both, just came down to the interior for the wife and I. We really liked the Mountain series with a "lodge/cabin feel" and huge dinette with big comfortable high backs.
I think either brand would work excellent for offroad use.
ORV's website has a bunch of informative videos and info.
http://outdoorsrvmfg.com/video-built-tough/
Sep-22-2017 05:20 AM
jornvango wrote:
How does Outdoors RV compare against Arctic Fox regarding build quality (light offroad usage on logging roads, forest roads ...) and price?
Sep-21-2017 09:16 PM
Sep-21-2017 01:29 PM
carringb wrote:Rather B Fishin wrote:
I'm looking at something similar as the OP. Is there a consideration with regards to wall framing for off pavement use? Aluminum vs wood? I have been told completely different things on which one is better.
As far as framing goes, the quality of the construction matters more than the material IMO. Bad welds can break. Cheap fasteners can pull loose.
For the exterior, fiberglass sides are a must for me. Dragging aluminum siding through the woods completely trashes it. The fiberglass just gains extra pin-striping.
Sep-21-2017 12:42 PM
Rather B Fishin wrote:
I'm looking at something similar as the OP. Is there a consideration with regards to wall framing for off pavement use? Aluminum vs wood? I have been told completely different things on which one is better.
Sep-21-2017 12:33 PM
profdant139 wrote:
carringb, how and where do you go really off road, not just off pavement?? In all of the Calif national forests, we have to stay on existing dirt roads covered by the motor vehicle use maps. Some are very rough, but they are "roads."
Thanks in advance for your comments!!
Sep-21-2017 10:36 AM