We are looking for a used Artic Fox or Open Road TT. I have NOT been able to find either one within a 8hrs. drive of us in Louisiana. Anyone have any other suggestions? Not an Airstream, but one that has a better build than most? We are open. We now have an Evergreen, and has been given to our son, but I can say, hubby does not think they are any better built than most after going under it. Patricia in Louisiana ps NO 5th. wheels considered. Driving a 2013 Ford 350 Super Duty Diesel, 4 x 4 with 3.73 rear axel, don't want to pull more than approx. 32' Thanks need help. You can suggest other makes also.
PD CFK said
05:05 PM Dec 1, 2015
It seems that you may have mentioned this in a previous post but I don't remember what you said about your price range. Excel used to make TTs and when we were visiting the factory last year the very last one to be manufactured was waiting at the end of their line, to be sent to new owners. We went through it, and it was a beauty. Perhaps you could find one of those pre owned. Just a suggestion. Happy hunting Pat K (Patricia from Louisiana, but now in Texas)
JonRV said
06:19 PM Dec 1, 2015
Have you checked out Steve's in Lacombe? We had some service done there a while back and they were great. At the time they had a lot of inventory.
piggy said
06:52 PM Dec 1, 2015
I have been given the name of Excel, Artic Fox and Open Range TT's as being well built. So far, I have not been able to find one, NOT one of these brands at all. Am looking for a TT NOT a 5th. Don't want to buy new, and Airstream is a bit too small. I am just about to give up. Anything else out there that could be said to be quality built? Thanks so much, Patricia in Louisiana.
BiggarView said
07:58 PM Dec 1, 2015
How far do you want to travel to find one? RVTrader.com has a few Arctic Fox TTs. At least that brand is out there. Just sayin'
FWIW, Brian
-- Edited by biggaRView on Wednesday 2nd of December 2015 05:35:05 AM
piggy said
10:15 PM Dec 1, 2015
I went to RV trader and could NOT find artic fox even listed, what am I doing wrong? Their search leaves a lot to be desired.
piggy said
10:19 PM Dec 1, 2015
well this is getting on my nerves so much I am just going to give up. I am tired of trying to find something I don't think is out there, but thanks for all the help/.
Talensnana said
10:59 PM Dec 1, 2015
I am sure you have done this, but in your post your call it Artic Fox. Other members are calling it Arctic Fox. This could be the problem, at least it is worth trying if you have not done so yet.
rvtrader.com >> advanced search then click on the > for each category. If you want one within a certain distance of your location, you use the first line. Click on their choice that is closest to you, then put in your ZIP code. Arctic Fox is made by Nash, so if you don't find AF in the brand choices try Nash, then AF will be one of the choices. Just checked for a nationwide search from where I am, and wasn't able to come up with an AF anywhere. Tried rvt.com with the same results. Interesting. I suppose that it is possible that both sites don't put up brands that aren't actually listed for sale. On the other hand, I've seen PPL listings there, so since they have one for sale I would assume that it would also be listed there.
Terry and Jo said
11:00 PM Dec 2, 2015
Piggy,
Don't get discouraged with the issue of finding what you want. I would imagine that owners of Arctic Fox trailers just may not be willing to sell their units. You might try using the "Search" feature of the forums and use a search phrase like "cold weather travel trailer" and see if anything comes up with regards to other brands. I did look at one previous thread and one owner said that they had full timed in a Mountaineer travel trailer for 3 years and experienced temps in the single digits.
With a little more time, there may be some others that can come along and give more options. I do know that Arctic Fox is not the only brand good for cold weather.
Terry
piggy said
07:13 PM Dec 3, 2015
We won't necessarily be traveling in cold weather, or very cold weather for that matter. I am just at a loss to find one. We don't want to buy new, don't want to experience of depreciation right off the bat. Want a nice used one that is built well and just don't know where to start. Have been given great information here, but finding one is the problem, thanks for all the tips, please keep them coming. Patricia
We are looking for a used Artic Fox or Open Road TT. I have NOT been able to find either one within a 8hrs. drive of us in Louisiana. Anyone have any other suggestions? Not an Airstream, but one that has a better build than most? We are open. We now have an Evergreen, and has been given to our son, but I can say, hubby does not think they are any better built than most after going under it. Patricia in Louisiana ps NO 5th. wheels considered. Driving a 2013 Ford 350 Super Duty Diesel, 4 x 4 with 3.73 rear axel, don't want to pull more than approx. 32' Thanks need help. You can suggest other makes also.
How far do you want to travel to find one? RVTrader.com has a few Arctic Fox TTs. At least that brand is out there. Just sayin'
FWIW, Brian
-- Edited by biggaRView on Wednesday 2nd of December 2015 05:35:05 AM
I am sure you have done this, but in your post your call it Artic Fox. Other members are calling it Arctic Fox. This could be the problem, at least it is worth trying if you have not done so yet.
rvtrader.com >> advanced search then click on the > for each category. If you want one within a certain distance of your location, you use the first line. Click on their choice that is closest to you, then put in your ZIP code. Arctic Fox is made by Nash, so if you don't find AF in the brand choices try Nash, then AF will be one of the choices. Just checked for a nationwide search from where I am, and wasn't able to come up with an AF anywhere. Tried rvt.com with the same results. Interesting. I suppose that it is possible that both sites don't put up brands that aren't actually listed for sale. On the other hand, I've seen PPL listings there, so since they have one for sale I would assume that it would also be listed there.
Piggy,
Don't get discouraged with the issue of finding what you want. I would imagine that owners of Arctic Fox trailers just may not be willing to sell their units. You might try using the "Search" feature of the forums and use a search phrase like "cold weather travel trailer" and see if anything comes up with regards to other brands. I did look at one previous thread and one owner said that they had full timed in a Mountaineer travel trailer for 3 years and experienced temps in the single digits.
With a little more time, there may be some others that can come along and give more options. I do know that Arctic Fox is not the only brand good for cold weather.
Terry