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Owner Review of the Arctic Fox 865 Camper: Does the Four-Season Reputation Hold Up?

June 29, 2026
In Search of a Four Season Truck Camper COVID-19 was disruptive to everybody and everyone. Canada, where we live, was no different. During the lockdown, traveling was limited unless you had your own camping setup. [read more]
Truck Campers

Rankin’s Arctic Fox 1150 Truck Camper Rig Takes Second at Quartzsite

April 6, 2026
A major highlight of the annual Truck Camper Adventure Quartzsite Rally is the top rig contest. In it, the best rig of the entire event is chosen. With an average attendance of 400 rigs, choosing [read more]
Truck Camper News

Pawn Stars Rick Harrison Scores on Arctic Fox 865 Truck Camper

June 13, 2025
Oregon-based Northwood Manufacturing, maker of the popular Arctic Fox and Wolf Creek brand of truck campers, recently announced that Rick Harrison, of the popular reality TV series Pawn Stars, just purchased a 2025 Arctic Fox [read more]
Truck Campers

Arctic Fox 1140 Monster Rig Features Big Buckstop and Torklift Upgrades

March 24, 2025
Looking for inspiration on an Arctic Fox truck camper build? You’ve come to the right place. John and Jennifer Schraidel, who roll under the Teton Family Adventures banner, have built what we can only describe [read more]
Rallies and Shows

Quartzsite Rally Sets Record with 412 Truck Campers

February 21, 2025
The setting near Quartzsite, Arizona was epic with 412 truck campers and their owners camped in one place. The event? The 6th Annual Truck Camper Adventure Rally, where nearly 700 owners participated in four days [read more]
Truck Campers

Blast from the Past: Review of the Arctic Fox 996 Truck Camper

August 12, 2024
One of the things that makes Truck Camper Adventure different from the competition is our preference for owner reviews. This approach helps ensure an independent voice and that our reviews aren’t bought and paid for. [read more]
Roads and Destinations

Alaska and Back: 60 Days in an Arctic Fox Truck Camper

July 5, 2024
Alaska. Without a doubt, it’s one of most popular long-range, road trips for truck camper adventurers. Alaska (and the Northwest Territories of Canada) embodies all that’s great about overlanding—enjoying the journey as much as the [read more]
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Tom’s Camperland Top 3 Sellers Include Lance and Northwood Arctic Fox

June 1, 2023
It’s no secret that RV sales in the wake of the COVID-19 pandemic have slowed, yet sales in the truck camper segment remain strong. The addition of several new truck camper manufactures, like Tribe Trailers [read more]
Truck Camper Life

Infinite Explorers Enjoy Truck Camper Life in Arctic Fox 1150

August 5, 2022
Interested in full-timing in a truck camper? More and more people are doing it though the reasons for doing it differ greatly from person to person. Some do it to get away and see the [read more]
Rallies and Shows

Lemke’s Vintage Truck Camper Rig Wins Top Honors at TCA Rally

February 21, 2022
It’s no secret that we love classic trucks and campers here at Truck Camper Adventure. Over the years, we’ve published several stories featuring restored Avions and Alaskans. We’ve also published stories on newer rigs using [read more]
Truck Campers

Owner Review of the Arctic Fox 990 Single-Slide Truck Camper

December 13, 2021
After wrecking our beloved 2004 Alaskan 10 cabover camper last year, we took our time looking for a replacement truck camper. Fortunately, our insurance company totaled the truck and camper, though Pres chose to salvage [read more]
Truck Camper News

Northwood Mfg Reveals New Wolf Creek Graphics With New 890 Model

March 3, 2021
Northwood Manufacturing just revealed its all-new graphics package for its 2022 Wolf Creek 890, 850, and 840 models. The Oregon-based company also announced that the brand-new Wolf Creek 890 truck camper is being shipped to [read more]
Maintenance and Repairs

Truck Camper Maintenance – Getting the Exterior Ready

September 25, 2020
Looking for detailed guidance on how to get your truck camper ready for the summer? Or perhaps you’re looking for a quality preventative maintenance plan to keep everything in your camper operating in tip-top shape? [read more]
Truck Camper News

Northwood Mfg Announces Temporary Plant Closure

March 17, 2020
Northwood Manufacturing, maker of Arctic Fox and Wolf Creek truck campers, just announced that it is temporarily closing down its manufacturing facility in La Grande, Oregon until March 27. According to the press release, the [read more]
Rallies and Shows

First Truck Camper Adventure Rally Draws 98

February 17, 2020
Truck Camper Adventure’s inaugural “Boondocking in the Desert” truck camper rally, held February 7-9 in Quartzsite, Arizona, was by all accounts a big success. A total of 98 people from 21 states, the Netherlands, and [read more]
Truck Camper Life

Pinky and Retired Firefighter Enjoy Truck Camper Life

April 1, 2019
Interested in full-timing in a truck camper? More and more people are doing it though the reasons for doing it differ greatly from person to person. Some do it to get away and see the [read more]
Truck Camper News

Northwood Manufacturing Launches Virtual 3D Tours

September 19, 2017
Northwood Manufacturing, quality maker of the Arctic Fox and Wolf Creek lines of slide-in truck campers, just announced the launch of their latest online sales tool—NW3D Tours.  These tours provide cutting-edge 3D and virtual reality [read more]
Features and Options

Feature in the Spotlight: Torklift’s Fox Landing Bumper Step

January 19, 2017
Most people already know that the truck camper offers a tremendous amount of flexibility and versatility. One of the many benefits is the ability to tow things like a boat, a Jeep, or a utility [read more]
Truck Campers

Owner Review of the Arctic Fox 811 Truck Camper

October 2, 2015
Truck Camper Adventure is proud to present another truck camper review written by a guest author. In this insightful and informative piece, Ryan Melvin provides us with his thoughts on the 2015 Arctic Fox 811, [read more]
From the Editor

A Question about the Wolf Creek Anchor System

December 12, 2014
I recently received this question from Gary in California about the Wolf Creek 850 truck camper anchoring system: Mike, I’m 74 and have a Arctic Fox 29-5T 5th wheel which is too much RV for [read more]
Boot Camp

Arctic Fox-Wolf Creek Truck Camper 6-Pin Umbilical Wiring

July 22, 2014
In order for a truck camper to be street legal it must have an electrical interface with the truck’s running, stop, turn signal, and backup electrical circuits. This electrical interface also includes a 12 volt [read more]
Truck Camper News

The Wolf Pack Just Got Bigger! An Interview with Donald Cochran

March 14, 2014
Last month Northwood Manufacturing introduced the Wolf Creek 840 to the Wolf Creek truck camper lineup. This new addition, along with the 816 and 850 models which debuted in 2011, bumps the Wolf Creek truck [read more]
Blog

Thoughts on the 2013 Wolf Creek 850 Truck Camper

April 3, 2013
Northwood Manufacturing has made some significant changes to the Wolf Creek 850N since I bought mine in 2011. Doug Karr, who oversees the truck camper operation at Northwood Manufacturing, announced these changes in the company’s [read more]
Truck Campers

Owner Review of the Wolf Creek 850 Truck Camper

November 22, 2011
An alarming trend has recently taken place in the truck camper industry. Many manufacturers are now building multiple slide-out campers–one model has as many as four–weighing in excess of 6,000 pounds. In the mind of [read more]

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