Arctic Fox 990 Truck Camper Tour | Custom Rigs

[@aliceinchainz3003]

i like this guy hes happy with the decisions hes made.. and im happy 4 them.

[@larisonlifestyle]

@aliceinchainz3003, Wally and Jill are great people we had a lot of fun touring their rig with them.

[@mattday870]

I had a 2019 990, DID NOT have a single issue with this Arcric Fox TC. Loved It! Hauled it in a RAM 3500 LB SRW and towed a boat also. I added some Timbren SES on the rear axle which REALLY help stabilization, especially through turns, but I want to warn everyone here, take Wally's advice...Haul this camper in a DUALLY. It tore up my SRW 3500 drive train.

[@larisonlifestyle]

@mattday870 thanks for the feedback!

[@bernardboudreau9534]

Good presentation all! Nice comfortable Unit! Enjoy the Freedom on Wheels! May see you out there somewhere.

[@larisonlifestyle]

Thank you! It's a cozy unit with great folks.

[@whuop-wadeshumbleopinion625]

Awesome set-up! I have an F-350 6.2 gasser as well with an Arctic Fox 865 on it. Just got back from out west driving plenty of hills and mountain sides. It performed really well. I didn’t want the fuss of diesel engines and the added weight either. The setup is working great! Thanks for the ideas…

[@FoxPartyOf3]

Hey there!!! Y’all did such an awesome job with this video!! Thank you for making us look interesting😂 It was great to meet y’all - definitely one of the best things about this lifestyle is meeting people like y’all! We hope to see you out on the road sometime soon! Take care, be careful and thanks again!!😊

[@larisonlifestyle]

@foxpartyof3 we had a great time with you guys! Hopefully we’ll see you soon, maybe Baja?

[@LeeRommel]

Great presentation. Love the camper.

[@larisonlifestyle]

Thank you for the feedback! It sure is roomy for a truck bed camper

[@scottnichols309]

That's my dream camper Arctic fox 990 truck camper

[@larisonlifestyle]

@scottnichols309, it's a sweet truck bed camper, very roomy!

[@redwood6737]

I will be happy to sell you mine as a discount. I am in Central California. Check out my other post about the issue. The plastic delaminating in front. Ours is from 2008 also in a snowstorm which the thing handled pretty well we believe water got in through the seams in front for the sides meet the front and when the water froze, it pushed out the caulking at Kirkwood in California and it was one hell of a storm. So much storm that we thought we’d get an awesome ski day and I had kept the kids out of school, but Kirkwood had too much snow and did not even open. Go figure you need a truck that is capable of caring 7000 pounds in the bed, if you want to be safe, definitely a Dooley. We first had this on a 2006 ram 3500 Dooley with a 12,000 poundGVWR. we were 2 tons overweight with that set up. Then we bought a 2014 ram mega cab 3500 Dooley with a 14,000 poundGVWR. and that set up with the five person family and four dogs we estimate we were 2300 pounds overweight. I do like to bring lots of stuff tools, ammo beer survival items. we paid $23,000 for ours used in Nevada in perhaps 2012. We are open to offers.

[@redwood6737]

I will be happy to sell you mine as a discount. I am in Central California. Check out my other post about the issue. The plastic delaminating in front. Ours is from 2008 also in a snowstorm which the thing handled pretty well we believe water got in through the seams in front for the sides meet the front and when the water froze, it pushed out the caulking at Kirkwood in California and it was one hell of a storm. So much storm that we thought we’d get an awesome ski day and I had kept the kids out of school, but Kirkwood had too much snow and did not even open. Go figure you need a truck that is capable of caring 7000 pounds in the bed, if you want to be safe, definitely a Dooley. We first had this on a 2006 ram 3500 Dooley with a 12,000 poundGVWR. we were 2 tons overweight with that set up. Then we bought a 2014 ram mega cab 3500 Dooley with a 14,000 poundGVWR. and that set up with the five person family and four dogs we estimate we were 2300 pounds overweight. I do like to bring lots of stuff tools, ammo beer survival items. we paid $23,000 for ours used in Nevada in perhaps 2012. We are open to offers.

[@aliceinchainz3003]

amen brother not to mention that new 7.3 godzilla gas omg hands down...sorry cummins

[@lookoutnow4996]

Nice presentation and nice overall setup..

[@larisonlifestyle]

@lookoutnow4996, thank you fellow Razorback!

[@jasonmiller8336]

I removed my pull out pantry and all its contents. Installed 4 vertical shelf brackets, 4 shelf board clips, per shelf, and added 3, 9" wide shelves. All contents fit on half of one shelf! Quadrupled + the storage of that area. When apart, removed back panel to access 12 Volt wiring, added led light straps on the inside edges of the door frame, and a mirco switch to turn lights on and off when the door opens! Works great! WAY MORE STORAGE!!

[@larisonlifestyle]

This is brilliant! Amazing that you customized this to quadruple your space in the pantry. The LED lighting sounds like a game changer. We don’t have an Artic Fox, we have a Grand Design travel trailer, but our pantry is so dark I have to use a flashlight. Your LED light solution may be our next project. Thanks for your helpful comment Jason!

[@jasonmiller8336]

Same here, it was dark way back in there. I found narrow, self adhesive led straps that fit inside the door jamb edge, ran wires up to switch from both sides, wired up thru micro switch and done! I went with 3 shelves, plus the bottom of the cabinet. We can get huge Costco size chip bags on upper shelves, and closer spacing on the lower ones. I ended up doing my friend's 990 too. Keep looking til to find 1 led strip long enough to do the full height! My first one, I used 2 strips end to end on each side, that just created extra wiring, and didn't look as good as 1 continuous strip of led's per side. If you don't have 12 volts handy, maybe consider a battery pack tucked inside cabinet? Good luck 👍 Awesome improvement.

[@redwood6737]

Great minds think alike. That’s exactly what I did as I did not like the pull out pantry with all the wasted space I put cleats on each side to hold shelves.

[@deltabravo1257]

A fourth basket in the pantry is a must. I have had one since 2009 when I bought my 811. When I sold my 811, I kept the 4th basket and moved it to my 992.

[@larisonlifestyle]

@Delta Bravo, It's wild they didn't include the fourth basket. Seems like a waste of space without it.

[@rustyneal8259]

Where can you buy the basket?

[@larisonlifestyle]

I believe you can get it on Amazon, just need specific dimensions to select the correct basket. Otherwise I believe Artic Fox sells them.

[@redwood6737]

@@rustyneal8259 I would sell cheap or give you my basket, I am in California. I took the whole thing out and put in shelves which I can pack with much more stuff. With the big sliding basket set up there is so much wasted space.

[@rustyneal8259]

@@redwood6737 thanks redwood. I'm just going to keep my rig the way it is.

[@redwood6737]

Thanks, it is quite a beast and taking up space on our older truck. Do not have the space to keep it now and don’t wanna move it to our mountain cabin, the rats and mice would destroy it up there better I find somebody to buy a cheap and, hopefully they will accept the repairs that it needs and take care of it.

[@John-w8g8f]

Love the setup. Exactly what I want .

[@larisonlifestyle]

It is the perfect truck camper!

[@drkenyon]

living the dream @@larisonlifestyle

[@redwood6737]

I heard you mention the roof with 36 people on it. I was impressed with that also now when I walk on my roof, I hear crunching noises like there is plywood deteriorating underneath the rubber roofing material. Don’t see much staining inside yet, but I will put a tarp over at this winter until someone buys it from me and repairs it.

[@larisonlifestyle]

I wonder if white flex seal would work as a temporary fix.

[@redwood6737]

@@larisonlifestyle first need to find out where the roof is leaking. If that is me you are responding to. They make special caulking for around the vents, but I’ll believe that is where our problem lies.

[@alaska-bornfloridaman]

Nice camper. But after going (deleted Cummins-no def) I can't go back to gas. The power is so nice. And 20 mpg hwy, with 4000 lbs of truck camper is unbeatable.

[@larisonlifestyle]

You bring up a great point. The next truck we’ll be buying will definitely be a diesel, it’ll allow for a bigger travel trailer and better towing performance.

[@williamallen5369]

I'd say he made it a good choice and smart one with the gas and Ford frame.

[@noneya61]

What year, trim level, etc on your ram?

[@redwood6737]

Have you weighed your truck to see what the true weight of this camper is. Our Arctic fox says 4300 pounds but they do not include the refrigerator batteries generator or propane or mattresses or cushions we estimate our fully loaded is over 6500 pounds. We have a 2008 Arctic fox 990 with the slide and all the other options available that year for sale. Best offer, we paid $23,000 in 2012.

[@tinacathey8241]

Great video, I also would have the tall toilet lol. First thing I do in every rv. I'm thinking about a truck camper as a solo person. I want something I cam manage by myself. My bucket list is driving to Alaska as well. Not sure I want to do that by myself yet. Thank you for sharing.

[@larisonlifestyle]

Thank you for the comment!

[@redwood6737]

My 2008 arctic fox 990 camper is for sale, best offer, make sure you get a big enough truck to hold 6000 pounds or more weight depending on the supplies you load it with. Mine needs some repair due to the roof and the front plastic Coming loose. As far as a livable space, it is awesomely, comfortable, and large with the slide out along with the queen size bed upfront.

[@garyjones5093]

Great job guys!

[@larisonlifestyle]

@Gary Jones, walking through the Arctic Fox 990 made us want a truck camper.

[@garyjones5093]

@@larisonlifestyle . We are looking at the Artic Fox and Host. Still contemplating

[@mannymayer9250]

Nicely done! I also enjoy my AF 990.

[@larisonlifestyle]

Is there anything you would change about your setup? And is your rig gas or diesel?

[@Reneellinedance]

Excellent video enjoyed the tour.

[@larisonlifestyle]

Thank you for your comment and your support!

[@FoxPartyOf3]

Thank you!!

[@scooby0006]

Liked the video. question whats your bumper to bumper length with that camper. not counting the bike on the front. thanks

[@larisonlifestyle]

@FoxPartyOf3, are you able to answer this question?

[@redwood6737]

Bumper to bumper on ours is 23 feet. Camper is 10’2” outside long by 8‘1“not including the overhang queen bed. we are on a 2006 Dooley ram quad cab 8 foot bed rear bumper of camper to front bumper of truck. Our truck is only rated at 12,000 pounds so this is just temporary as this set up would be 2 tons overweight. We did this set up for two years before we got educated, also for sale. 2008 Arctic fox 990 with a slide out.

[@scooby0006]

@@redwood6737 thanks for the info

[@Weak_juan]

That's a great set up. Hopefully one day we can afford that. You happy with the truck? No transmission issues?

[@larisonlifestyle]

@FoxPartyOf3

[@henryjohnson7822]

Very nice

[@larisonlifestyle]

So spacious and nice finishes! Really made us think more about truck campers.

[@redwood6737]

I have a 2008 model arctic fox 990 with a slide out. Paid $22,000 for it used. Got five or six years out of it with the kids when it was on my 2014 3500 mega cab Dooley with family we weighed 16,300 pounds. Our issue now is the rubber roof leaking and creating an issue with the wood underneath the rubber deteriorating. The whole roof will have to come off and repair the damage and new roof installed. Also, we noticed moisture coming into the passenger side closet in front. Water perhaps came in through the clearance lights, or the seam between the rubber roof and the front plastic, the plastic is coming loose on the front and the underneath a big bubble had formed as water was pulling up inside there we drilled a hole on the side underneath to drain the water. The plastic is all going to be removed on the front work curves around and underneath and damage repaired and reglued Estimating 3000 or more labor and materials. I’m not going to put this money into this vehicle so we just want to sell it at a discount and have whoever get the repairs done. Have a scale in your rig. I do like to carry a lot of stuff such as tools and chains and plenty of beer and ammo, these things are maintenance demanding as when the rubber roof fails with all the protrusion and caulking points you have a problem. We have also seen some of the older lances, the plastic dish, laminating, and bubbling on the sides luckily that has not happened to our shit.

[@larisonlifestyle]

I'm sorry to hear about your water intrusion issues. It seems these days no matter the quality build they're engineered to eventually fail. Sometimes regular maintenance and upkeep isn't enough. It's good you got some years of enjoyment out of it.

[@skoffco]

You don’t have to justify why you went with a gas’s engine. To each his own, I’ll stick with my 6.7😁 nice setup by the way…..

[@larisonlifestyle]

Ha agreed! But we thought his reasoning was interesting. Do you have a truck camper?

[@skoffco]

@@larisonlifestyle Artic Fox 1140

[@larisonlifestyle]

@@skoffco just looked it up, nice layout! I prefer the separate shower over the wet bath.

[@rudytorres9910]

Getting ready to go to bed

[@shayfamily]

Please tell more about your upgraded battery/power system

[@larisonlifestyle]

@foxpartyof3 would definitely be able to help with this!

[@berndblabla4249]

So what did you pay ?

[@rustyneal8259]

How did you fit the inverter in the step storage area? I have a 2022 AF 990 just like yours. Do you have both inverter and converter in same area? Thanks Rusty

[@larisonlifestyle]

@rustyneal8259, the inverter is flat below the removable black plastic tray and converter to the right of it. I believe they are separate with the multi plug next to the sink for inverter AC power. I cover installing a 1,000 watt inverter on my other channel @jacobsupgrades.

[@larisonlifestyle]

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[@Mike-vu9xf]

Lot better than the Power Choke engine

[@Bendova215]

Don’t like relying on propane wish these came with a diesel heater so much more efficient

[@larisonlifestyle]

@Dash for you, I'm sure you could swap one out to a diesel heater if you really wanted to. Filling it up may be the challenge unless you could set up a transfer tank and fuel pump.

[@stahpit1971]

Yes propane heat is not ideal I will add a diesel heater when I get my camper

[@19stacymoore]

Oil changes??

[@larisonlifestyle]

@Stacy Moore, he's referring to the truck. Usually oil changes cost much less with gas rather than diesel motors.

[@19stacymoore]

@@larisonlifestyle, it was just a joke; I have a friend who doesn’t change the oil in any of his vehicles.

[@gregoire8376]

I don't either. My GMC Dealer does the oil changes

[@rizkyananta5461]

Guys..i guess im moving to US now...wish me Luck

[@larisonlifestyle]

@rizkyanata5461, what part are you moving to?

[@rizkyananta5461]

@@larisonlifestyle moving to colorado sirr..

[@larisonlifestyle]

@@rizkyananta5461 Colorado is a great place to be!

[@andrewsneacker1256]

This camper is a dream! So much personality in the interior and very interesting couple ;) Love your videos. Cheers from Ukraine.

[@larisonlifestyle]

Thanks for your comment! Such a great layout for a small space. Are you on the road full time?

[@andrewsneacker1256]

​@@larisonlifestyle unfortunately I'm living stationary. Maybe some day I will hit the road :) I agree, the layout is PERFECT!

[@FoxPartyOf3]

Aww! Thanks so much! Hope to see you out there soon!

[@charlesayers5387]

Hello friends Yeah very honest people I'm taking early retirement I want to go camping I love to travel I was looking for fifth wheel in North Carolina or VA I'm going to switch mine I was looking for a GMC 3500 diesel I'm going to buy gas 3500 I know I drive a Ford truck I know I have to switch because they got OnStar they have saved lots of life OnStar I'm going to enjoy my life work on my life June Thank God I ran across this video this my first time

[@larisonlifestyle]

@Charles Ayers, enjoy your early retirement travels! Don't forget, if the OnStar antenna is covered by the camper you may not get a signal. Something to look into.

[@pauljohnson7486]

I couldn't live that way full time.

[@larisonlifestyle]

Haha you don’t think so?! Why not?

[@pauljohnson7486]

Right now I live in 3500 square feet on 2 and 1/2 acres and to move in the back of a dually pickup truck. I just can't even begin to think what that would be like. I'm certain within the first 6 months my wife and I would be divorced,

[@larisonlifestyle]

Oh right, going from 3500 sqft to a tiny truck camper would be a drastic change! Your estimated 6 months sounds generous lol

[@kenbatchelor5999]

I HAVE 2010 992 STILL FACTORY

[@larisonlifestyle]

@@kenbatchelor5999 nice!

[@redwood6737]

I heard you mention the roof with 36 people on it. I was impressed with that also now when I walk on my roof, I hear crunching noises like there is plywood deteriorating underneath the rubber roofing material. Don’t see much staining inside yet, but I will put a tarp over at this winter until someone buys it from me and repairs it.