How ARCTIC FOX 5TH WHEELS and TRAVEL TRAILERS Are Made ?! | FULL FACTORY TOUR

Have you ever wondered how an RV is MADE? Have you ever been interested in buying a 4 season Truck camper, Travel trailer or 5th wheel ? In this video we check out how Northwood Manufacturing builds their ARCTIC FOX RV models. We get a sneak peek at why they are leading the industry. Let me take you on a guided FACTORY TOUR my friends. .
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Hello ! My Names Taylor . I Live FULL-TIME in my 2017 Arctic fox 990 Truck Camper. Hope to share my journey with you and maybe even inspire you ! Welcome to the RV LIFESTYLE My Friends !!

[@peterfagan5911]

Good to see Gorman lumber being used....cut in Westbank BC or West Kelowna now....good stuff!

[@kencasebolt996]

Glad Now that We went with an Arctic Fox Silver Fox!! Reminds Me a Lot of the Teton Homes made in Casper, Wyo. ( I've Actually Delivered RV Parts to the Factory in LaGrande to. )

[@sherrihodges849]

Colby is informative and easy to watch. He took the fear out of weak roofs

[@ylljamgjikola6834]

I am So inspired of you Sir the way you live the life so simple full of joy thinking to buy my Arctic Fox camper I called the dealership where you were about 4 days ago if I go for it is only because of you :) God bless you always

[@jimmyneutron6127]

I'm laying in my 2018 990 truck camper that ive been living in for 4 months during a construction project away from home in Portland watching this video...i love mine. Did a ton of research and informed by your videos how solid these arctic fox campers are. The price tag for a new one was hard to Swallow but i pulled the trigger and Apache campers out of Everett Wa. has taken absolutely amazing care of me. 5 stars and 2 thumbs up to those guys!!! No buyers remorse like my previous $50k forest river shock wave. That thing was a POS.

[@markdoyle8713]

The reason that video blew up is that you did it. not some mouth breathing sales guy in Dustville. Give yourself the credit you deserve. We love your work.!

[@Seanog1231]

The details on where the competition take shortcuts was interesting.

[@PhotographybyTimWMoore]

Just ordered our AF 22G! After viewing this, I am very confident that it will be delivered without any defects in workmanship or materials. Can’t wait for next camping season!

[@williammoore4673]

I like when the guy says we don’t care about weight! Wish I’d have seen this before I bought a Jayco Whitehaw! Build is very similar but this one has a more solid build I think. Job well done on the video I realize this is an old video but still great content. Thanks.

[@luckyme398]

Awesome video . I noticed they use canadian wood from gorman mill in west bank

[@D-P81]

Just ordered our 22G also. Hopefully we will get to go to the factory to watch it being built. 2nd Northwood product for us. Ready for next year.

[@irislemieux939]

Congratulations on reaching 40K subscribers. It is 2 AM and I just watched your new vlog and it was great.

[@calikalbocalikalbo6082]

WHY congratulations? Who gives a shit?

[@FMHammyJ]

@@calikalbocalikalbo6082 ya, know.....it's over 60K subscribers now.....so people obviously do......:)

[@calikalbocalikalbo6082]

@@FMHammyJ .......Yeeeeeah.Nooope

[@jw6681]

Taylor, great name, that's my son's name too! Just wanted to say thank you very much for posting this video. My wife and I have looked at a lot of RV's brands. We've gone to several different RV Super Shows. Unfortunately, everything brand that we've looked at (not Northwoods) is JUNK! It's just unbelievable to see the garbage that these other manufacturers mass produce. With that being said, we've done our due diligence. As I have said several times to other people, Nothwoods comes out on TOP. ALWAYS! Quality product, well built. Pride and craftsmanship show through with this company and their brand(s).

[@williamlandry8081]

Great videos of Arctic Fox Factory Taylor. I have owned a couple of brands of truck campers and fifth wheels and very impressed with Arctic Fox !! Thanks.

[@jnmaher1967]

Great job as always. Don’t forget a tour of Northern Lite Truck camper. Great Canadian company.

[@MRR_Shadowolf]

Excellent follow up and description of frame and roof!

[@lystentome]

You are doing a great job explaining, u salute you.

[@mattmyles3908]

You’re the best Taylor. Can’t wait for more camping videos! Stay safe

[@grayeagleswolves]

Taylor Thank you So much for showing me the 5th wheels from ARCTIC FOX it makes me want to go to The factory and buy from them

[@davidschonhardt4958]

Taylor, you're the MAN! Super good video, this is what I was waiting for! I want to buy a 5th wheel, now to save up for an Artic 🦊. Thank You Very Much for taking the time to do such a good job. That shot down the row of trailers was impressive. I can't thank you enough. Dave

[@Arkiam]

This was SO CLUTCH for me THANK YOU!!!

[@jamesbird8420]

another good video thanks Taylor going to make my purchase soon trade up from truck camper to fifth wheel .. cheers

[@gordcurrie3979]

Thanks Taylor Dzaman, for the video by the way all your videos are great.

[@AdventuresWithRosy]

Really loving you channel Taylor (Only recently discovered) Good to see super down to earth content! 👌

[@yomyovi]

Nice video, thanks. I did watch the first video prior to watching this one. I will likely go with Northwood when the time comes.

[@travelingkaspersworld4096]

Just popped in for the first time. Well done. subscribed 40K plus one. Great that they let you in so you could show all of us the tour!

[@markharvey7988]

Nice videos, both! Well done. Have been planning a tour of the factory there for some time but want to wait until they're making a run of my next trailer (28F). Who knows? Maybe I'll even get a peek at my own in-process.. Currently have an Arctic Fox 22H and have been full-timing for almost 7 years. Getting ready to move up into one of their more lux models. Can't wait

[@sharonruffner4031]

I just noticed you changed your wall picture....I love your energy and videos!

[@crochetbylance]

Still can’t wait to see if you work a deal out with them.

[@boson285]

Wow! I'm shocked about shocks! I didn't know that was standard with any mfg for travel trailers! I like their attention to that! KYD did enhancements by enclosing the leaf spring hanger flanges to strengthen the frame and suspenstion attachment points. In speaking of insulating tank valves, I had to prep my 5er for moving while it was below freezing. My black tank valve froze between the time I pulled down the skirting and the time I was pulling my plumbing connections. I've learned the value of insulating tank valves!

[@kirkohalloran8966]

nice job broski!

[@kevinshepley1000]

Wicked, informative vids, love them as always :) ( when is the camo shirt hitting your store? )

[@JANDLWOODWORKING]

Love your Videos keep them coming!!

[@TaylorDzaman]

Thank you !

[@Tatiacha]

well I guess Northwood should pay attention looks like people would be very interested in them putting the triple slide into production!

[@scottw9791]

If weight is a issue then at least do a side entrance camper with a rear and drivers side slide.

[@Phil.Z_]

Taylor, Been a long time subscriber ! Congrats on reaching 40k. I recently moved to Japan and the RV's here are very VERY different. Maybe I will try to get some footage of one and throw it on my channel . Keep up the great work. and greetings from Tokyo

[@tbird341]

Thank you Taylor for the video, and the time it took to put it all together. My wife has been talking about camping trailers and this helps very much with the in & outs of trailers. Great work!

[@davidmccartney7577]

Great video Thanks

[@austinmabry8462]

Man, those are some scabby looking "full bead" welds.

[@JerrysThisandThat]

Another cool video Taylor. I like the space of a 5th wheel but that would make it hard to haul it and a boat trailer so I think its truck camper or Motorhome for me. Keep Livin That Dream my friend.

[@gerardbourque8303]

if i buy a new camper again it is going to be this company very well built

[@Steve-ec6ed]

So the moral of the story is Arctic Fox does overkill on everything and they're the best thing you can buy for the money. Very cool to see this whole process, it's kinda like taking a tour at a brewery. On a side note: Congrats on the recent success w/ the channel Taylor! I've been with you since the beginning and I'm glad to see you're starting to blow up. I can see that 100k subscriber KZbin plaque hanging on the wall in your camper already.

[@paul1mdrn]

I would really like to see Northwood make a version of an Australian style trailer like the Black Series HQ 19!

[@yachtandmarina]

great tech video, new kind of life and type of live ......we can change the tradition and live free, in everywhere, I building boat, skiff, surski sup windsurf averything with the composite, and you give a idea of live and work.............thanks

[@abelflores3752]

I have a travel trailer that came with 2 bunk beds, one is set permanently and the other can be lifted up when not in use and set down on the angle irons that are screwed into the wall, would you know if those screws are screwed into a stud or just into the wall? Thanks

[@lulutileguy]

had camper one inch ply made in okanogan got stooopid and sold it

[@aldimore]

Thanks Taylor!

[@charlieronk7909]

Very well down Taylor.After just spending tons of money rebuilding my current 5th wheel, it's nice to see in detail how "SOB" 😂 makes theirs. My good friend just ordered his new truck camper from them last week to replace a lance.

[@3101010]

awesome opportunity, Thanks for sharing

[@lutabecky]

Hi There,

[@cujo3166]

Cannot wait to do this myself & get out there "Livin' the Dream"! I enjoy every video & have been planning on doing exactly what you do for a few years now. The time is so close to fulfilling my dream I can taste it! Keep up the great videos & enjoy! (P.S.-When will the engraved multi-tools be available again on the website?)

[@bptraveler6608]

I've looked at a lot of videos on how different trailers are made and never seen how the outer walls are attached to the frame on 5th wheels? or how the roof "ruff" is attached to the walls?? So how does Northwood do it?

[@DennisWintjes2]

Thanks for sharing. Like 1.5K+

[@bptraveler6608]

I want the Silver Fox!!!!

[@squidreuel]

wish my Nash 22H chasse was built like that, mine fell apart.

[@NomadicRVLiving]

They do make fantastic four-season RVs. Outdoors RV is somehow related (cousins?) and they also make a great product. Thanks for the videos.

[@mpenner2124]

As long as you don't mind uninsulated frames and frost lines on the walls in real cold.

[@victormanz9451]

Just Perfect.

[@ConStins70]

I have a 2018 Arctic Fox RV pull behind, and lived in it for a year and half. I lived with a teen and pets. It has some damage. Who do I call to get replacement parts and stuff? I need lights replaced, the bedding covers to match interior, ect. Wondering who I contact?

[@Mjpssuzie]

两年了，我是唯一一个关注你的中国人吗？😁 在你的影响下买了二手拖挂，keep living my dream!

[@robertjohnson8942]

I just want to tell your subscriber's if they are ever looking for a work camping job's check out rvswat they are in TX working as gate guard's and loving it. Johnny can tell you how to get started as a gate guard.

[@bobshaw4063]

You don't look like you weigh 290 LBS , How tall are you Taylor ? Taylor WOW I thought Grand Design 5TH Wheels were nice . The Arctic Fox 5TH wheel is really beautiful looking . Neat idea that the entry stairs fold up instead of underneath the floor . Taylor your truck camper is very eye appealing inside . I'm glad that North Wood let you video record the factory tour . Some factories don't allow it . Cheers !

[@edwilson9243]

Much better quality then the typical Indiana stuff. Go check out Northern Lite, so thier tour too, make you proud to be Canadian. No other RV built as well as the NL.

[@johnpatterson1575]

I agree.

[@anonymoususer6683]

Wood roof? Is this 1984?

[@felonybebopclub2182]

great!!!,,thx!!!,,de cles,,love it

[@summitdave8782]

Very awesome !!!

[@ernamay]

I remember how you checked the camper for heat last year and how closed it was. After this video it showed why they make it so tight. You should have told him what you did.

[@denimadept]

I wonder if anyone has purchased that unique truck camper yet because you made that video. That thing is going to sell a truck!

[@deltabravo1257]

Still available: www.thunderrv.com/default.asp?page=xPreOwnedInventoryDetail&id=6498962&p=1&s=Year&d=D&t=preowned&fr=xPreOwnedInventory

[@davidwalker989]

Great video

[@mikeh4327]

do they have rain booth?

[@gfunk4014]

Ild like to see a manufacturer add a piece of steel over the wheels to help prevent any damage from a blow-out.

[@AlexBigsoul]

Hey Taylor... you doing a great job! they should employ you as a Marketer! i have a question, Do they export outside the US?

[@Keith80027]

Thanks for the tour of Fox Mountain fifth wheel and Nash trailer assembly. They do spend a lot of time and effort in mfg of these coaches. I love my Arctic Fox Fifth Wheel and would buy it again and again if anything happen to my current AF. The Arctic Fox is well build and heavy as compared to other brands, which means you need a big truck to legally and safely tow an AF. But what you get is a very well built coach that will last a very long time. I have a rear kitchen fifth wheel and AF's shocks and wheel system does ensure the dishes stays in place, I never had to rearrange my stuff after a days drive. I been in several snow storm with near 0 degrees F nights without problems with freezing of water and was warm inside.

[@klouism1]

Great stuff. Thank you.

[@HighlanderMikeGolf]

Great video as always, Taylor. Do you have any "deal" still in the works with Northwood, or was the factory tour the "deal"? They should be sponsoring you somehow after all of the great publicity work that you have done for them.

[@vr2807]

Fantastic Video...Thank you! Your the Best!

[@fit4ya1975]

Taylor, I know your truck camper was ideal for you and was a great home, but would you ever consider jumping up to a travel trailer or 5th wheel? Thanks for the videos!

[@richm2923]

How long does it take them to build a TC

[@richardkoch8752]

Wish they could produce a dependable compressor driven fridge and get away from the 2 way "fire boxs"

[@nwnapper2]

Check out Nova Kool. Built for marine apps but can be used in RVs too. VERRRRY quiet too.

[@BC-li6zc]

Not sure why the manufactures haven't all switched to an AZDEL instead of wood backer.

[@genetidwell3744]

How much does it cost?

[@curtisstevenson9950]

You should do a video a day.!!!

[@staceymiller4765]

So basically it’s cardboard but compressed into a usable product?

[@DUIA77]

Can you do a Forest River factory tour

[@nwnapper2]

WHY ??????? Just watch a KZbin vid and compare one to the other and you will see the difference.

[@PhotographybyTimWMoore]

No need for me to see a FR tour. We are selling ours and upgrading to the AF 22G!

[@bigfatno]

Very informative. Thanks for sharing.

[@sjackson99]

2 things that Colby said about the roof that I have to comment/question. First the industry standard of 2 foot centers. Do other mfg. have the space marked off between their trusses and tell the new owners not to step in those areas? I've never heard of this. The second is about insulation. He said "5 1/2in. space insulated with R-18 in combination with an R-15 reflective foil". So is that R-33 total in a 5 1/2in. space? I'd like to see this R-15 reflective foil. I'm just starting to build a camper van and would love to insulate the whole thing with just one product rated at R-15.

[@mpenner2124]

Radiant barrier foil has an actual R-value of 1 to 1.1, something that became a big issue and was subjected to new federal regulation about 20 years ago, but the RV industry is exempt from it. In the RV industry you multiply the actual number by 15 to 40 to get the R-value for the marketing department to try to sucker prospective customers with.

[@helicolors3970]

I started to watch your first video as you went through the Northwood Factory. I hit the stop button when I saw them laminating Lauan to the aluminum tubing. I thought the design & fabrication was pretty nice right up until I saw them laminating Lauan to the aluminum. Lauan is the most inexpensive plywood made which the majority of RV manufacturers use in the construction of their RV shells. If you have ever seen the exterior side panels of an RV that have areas where the exterior plastic panel is bubbled and loose, the reason for this is because of a water leak at either the roof edge seam or around a window or any other entry point that water can leak in and wick into the wood. When Lauan gets wet it comes apart in time causing these large loose bubbled areas. I know this because I have repaired a number of RV's having this problem. The sad thing is that this problem can be completely alleviated by using a composite material like Coosa board or Space Age Composite panels. These composite panels are made in a variety of thicknesses, lengths and widths. The composites that I am referring to are lighter than wood, stronger than wood and will not absorb water or deteriorate like wood does. I have used both Coosa board and the composite board from Space Age composites for both RV and boat repairs. The composite boards 1/4" thick x 4' x 8' run approximately $135 each whereas Lauan is about $7 per sheet, so it is clearly obvious why most RV manufacturers do not use it. If you have to pay to have the exterior wall of your RV repaired, the cost for the repair most likely will be substantially more than the additional cost if it were used in the RV's original construction. They are just like every other RV manufacturer that uses Lauan in their construction process. Anyone owning any RV that has seen the de-lamination areas on the exterior side walls of their RV's know exactly what I am talking about. Unless you are familiar and have actual experience removing the exterior plastic panels to access the water damaged Lauan areas for repair, the average person has no idea about this nor do they ask the RV dealers what materials are used in the construction of the RV or if those material are susceptible to problems. If more people were aware of the issues involved with using Lauan in RV construction most likely more people would be leaving the RV dealer with their wallets intact.

[@johnpatterson1575]

Interesting observations. As nice as Arctic Fox products are, that is exactly why I chose a Northern Lite camper. The fiberglass clam shell design has no wood to delaminate. I have had punky RVs and they are no fun.

[@MissMarinaCapri]

So what is under the rubber roof, plywood?

[@dontask8979]

Yes...

[@MissMarinaCapri]

Dont ask, I suspected as much. But seem like a really cheaply made product. I’m thinking solid fiberglass or aluminum or steel roof would be so much better. Oh well I hope the cheapness is reflected in the price.

[@JameyT011]

I wouldn't want another camper with a metal roof. They are very noisy in even the lightest rain.

[@ylljamgjikola6834]

First God bless you

[@TaylorDzaman]

!!!

[@davekimbler2308]

Did Arctic Fox do you a solid or was the tour there payment to you ? I was hoping they would give you a new camper ! Lol

[@kingstonsean]

@Taylor, your slide is out!😀

[@bobrunde2755]

So do they make a camper without slides?

[@Tatiacha]

the have one truck camper with no slides I think it is the 811

[@ID10Tpig]

Bob Runde Yes, the 865.

[@sjackson99]

1 under the Arctic Fox brand and 2 under the Wolf Creek brand.

[@mpenner2124]

They use uninsulated aluminum framing--just foam stuck in the bays between frame members. There's nothing Arctic or 4-season about that. It's the same wall as many other low-end aluminum RV's. These suck down a lot of energy with cabinet doors open, etc., to try to stay thawed in real cold. Water lines will freeze if they are up close to a frame member and frost forms on the walls, outlining the frame, from the heated interior air with any moisture in it from cooking, showers, etc.

[@BobTheGod44]

Taylor, We're planning a trip to Victoria and Vancouver (from Napa, California) for this July. I'd like to email you and and get some boondocking sites (with fishing) on Vancouver Island. I'm guessing you'll be working soon and we'd also like to take a (Taylor) Bus Tour. Anyway let me know how to contact you so we can set something up.

[@calikalbocalikalbo6082]

The Riverstone floor is much much better but I do like how Artic Fox uses Styrofoam instead of house insulation.

[@billredding2000]

Disappointed to see the old, problematical "luan" wood STILL being used in the walls (as seen in your truck camper video) in 2019. If any de-lamination happens, it's usually the luan causing it (if it ever gets wet wood swells and that pressure causing delamination). I think the newer Azdel construction is preferable. -- BR.

[@richardkoch8752]

In full agreement. Make a great product even better with Azdel. Most customers would have no problem paying a little extra to get the very best!

[@dmcnamara9859]

Bill Redding: For the kind of money that Northwood charges Dealers for their Products (end result of very high Retail Stickers), I would be more inclined/Impressed to buy their product if they had (modular-cut to length)1 piece Aluminum/Fiberglass sheets (with rounded 90 degree corners) for their roofs (campers,trailers and 5th wheels).........with or without Luan as a composite-wall backing material....it would not matter. A quality roof would eliminate the chances of the walls of taking on water soon or down the road. And to ensure the roof is never compromised, I (the manufacturer would/should pre-install weather-proof brackets and electrical pigtails for those folks wanting to install:carriers, solar panels,etc.)...and just like a aircraft,big-rig,etc............plaster on stickers (all over on top of the roof) advising people to not drill any part of the roof or warranty is voided,etc.

[@calikalbocalikalbo6082]

Riverstone dose not use either and it won't de-lam.

[@billredding2000]

@@calikalbocalikalbo6082 Nice...but the huge Forest River conglomerate (what, they make a dozen RV brands?) is perhaps the LARGEST crap-maker RV manufacturer in America (and their Customer Service/Care after the sale is poorly-rated also). That mainly applies to their assorted brands of towables (TTs and 5ers), but in the Class B segment their Coachmen Beyond MAY be an exception...but even if it is, you still have the Customer Service/Care issue remaining. :-( -- BR

[@calikalbocalikalbo6082]

@@billredding2000 Is that true? From the research I have done and the build videos I have seen it appears the Rverstone from what I can see looks to be the best built from the others I have seen. In addition they come with many standards that are options on all others like, tankless water heater, second fireplace in room, washer/dryer, full body paint, has a 3" wall compared to the rest that might have two at the most and the water manifold system that is a big deal. If you know of something better built with all that stuff (or without the stuff) please inform me. Thanks

[@VikingVanMan]

Skål !!!

[@coreywilkin7303]

I have a couple of questions about your artic fox taylor or anybody else and they are with the tanks being heated are they heated during summer or is there a switch to shut the heating system off and what happens to your fridge if you run out of propane does it switch over to your batteries by its self also your heating system to if you run out of propane what happens and one more question if your batteries get too low anytime does your generator automatically come on or do you have to turn it on thanks for giving me some good info

[@jimmyneutron6127]

The fridge runs on either propane or 110. It will not run on just batteries. If you are hooked to 110 and set to automatic the fridge will choose power. The generator will only turn in when you hit the button. The power station has a voltage meter to let you know the state of charge. The tanks do not have heating elements in them but do have vents in the front and rear to allow air to flow. Taylor mentioned in one video that it would be nice if the vent under the step into the bathroom had a fan in it to actually force warm air into the lower holding tanks portion of the coach.

[@anthonycdamico]

Who knew I was saying ruff wrong all along 🤣

[@gfunk4014]

You can always tell an RVer from a Camper guy because a Camper guy calls the shower a ‘dry bath’. Lol

[@TaylorDzaman]

lol

[@bullnpcola]

Not using azdel

[@Buck1954]

While those trailers are built a bit sturdier, much of my 13 year old trailer is built the same way. It's damned hard to fix it after it's all glued together. I'd like to see a serious effort in not using caulk to seal roofs; in not using a thin rubber membrane. I'd like to see FlexArmor which is a thick 187 mil fast drying gel that covers all of the roof and fasteners. No more caulking, re-caulking, peeling off old caulk, repairing, and applying new caulk. Roof maintenance is the most dangerous chore on my trailer which is the height of a semi-trailer. Another per peeve is the wood floor structure between the steel trailer frame and the aluminum frame. Any roof damage and this wood structure where the steel and aluminum meet rots. It's a real pain to replace. I replaced this connection with a flexible polymer that has the strength, but is flexible to take the load. No more wood structure between these two metals. I'd like to see #12 wire and 20 amp breakers with wiring trunks. I'd also like to see wind bracing on the landing gear and jacks. But the roof is the number one issue in my book.