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Originally Posted by BBeck

HBarlow:

I purchased a 2004 Jayco Eagle. It has the Dexter frame and axles. Also, when I looked at a brand new Arctic Fox, it had Lippert axles on it. That really surprised me. The trailer I bought meets my needs and budget for now. It is our first trailer and if we really enjoy it as much as I think we do, then I will upgrade to a higher rated trailer.

This trailer was rated 3.5 stars for value and quality. The downside was the highway control. It is also rated as a snowbird, but we will only be using it for vacationing. Armed with the info from RV Consumer Group, I adjust how I pack it and I empty the tanks before I leave camp when possible.

I also have a CAT scale for truckers close by to check the balance before leaving. I tried to find a used Arctic Fox, but none were available that matched my needs nor priced anywhere close to NADA. New was not within my budget, but maybe in a few years.

Brad

You're wrong on Arctic Fox made with Lippert axles. I have a new 27' 5er with Dexter axles and American frame. In fact Northwood Mfg. makes their own frames in their La Grande, Oregon plant, unless I'm mistaken and Oregon is part of China now. Also on a simular thread a few months ago there was a discussion on Lippert frames and Chinese axles, so I called Northwood Mfg., since I know some of the Reps, and asked the question. They assured me that they use Dexter axles and make their own 12" I beam frames. I actually went out and measured the frame on my Fox 5er.

GCP, consider getting a new 5er and if you're thinking about an Arctic Fox and would like to see one for yourself, you're welcome to see ours since you live in Albuquerque and there is no Arctic Fox dealer here any longer. I ordered ours out of Idaho. I really don't want to talk you into getting a Fox if that's not what you want because there are other well made 4 star rated units out there and one 5 star.