Northwood ARCTIC FOX problems and owner complaints
Explore the records behind recurring owner reports.
Key facts
8 owner complaints analyzed
2 distinct recall campaigns
10,000 mi median reported failure mileage
Scope: 2001 to 2021 model years. Data updated: . 3 complaints include usable failure mileage. View data status.
This selection has limited data. It remains available for lookup but is excluded from search indexing.
Owner-reported patterns
Most common problems
Unknown Or Other is the most frequently named component, appearing in 2 of 8 complaints (25.0%). A complaint can name multiple components.
Recurring terms in complaint narratives
Topic
Matching reports
Share of complaints
Braking behavior
1
12.5%
Topic matches use published keyword rules. They describe mentions, including negations or comparisons, and do not confirm a diagnosis. Read the matching rules.
Component breakdown
Number of unique complaints naming each component. Top eight shown.
Unknown Or Other leads the component reports. Braking behavior appears in 1 complaint narratives. Use these patterns to inspect individual reports and prepare questions for a mechanic.
Calculated from recorded counts. An AI narrative has not been published for this selection.
Complaint evidence
Examples provide context, not a representative sample or a verified diagnosis.
PRIOR TO A PLANNED TRIP, A TEST OF THE BRAKES OF THE TOWED 5TH WHEEL RV TRAILER (PULL TEST) WAS PERFORMED AND BRAKES FOUND TO BE NOT FUNCTIONING. INSPECTION OF THE 4 HUBS AND BREAK DRUMS ON BOTH AXLES SHOWED THAT GREASE FROM THE WHEEL BEARINGS HAD FLOWED PAST THE WHEEL BEARING SEALS AND CONTAMINATED THE BRAKE DRUMS, BRAKE MAGNETS, AND BRAKE SHOES. MANUFACTURER OF THE RV SAYS THE AXLES ARE PURCHASED FROM AL-KO USA A.K.A. AL-KO AXIS, INC. AS A COMPLETE UNIT AND CLAIMS NORTHWOOD MANUFACTURING IS NOT RESPONSIBLE. AL-KO USA WAS PURCHASED IN NOVE…
Inspect model-year patterns, reported mileage, monthly activity and the evidence behind each signal.
Data completeness
8 unique complaints in this selection. Analysis snapshot: 2026-10-01.
37.5%Usable mileage3 / 8 records
100.0%Valid incident date8 / 8 records
100.0%Valid filing date8 / 8 records
100.0%Ordered incident and filing dates8 / 8 records
Missing, zero and invalid mileage is excluded. Dates after the snapshot are excluded. Examples are limited selections, not a representative sample.
Problems by model year
Model-wide comparison of the eight most reported components across the model. Cells show counts and shares within each model year. Open a cell for source examples.
Component complaint heatmap
Component
2012
2015
2019
2021
Unknown Or Other
00.0%
No examples available for this selection.
133.3%ODI 11118815 · 10,000 mi
THIS IS AN ARTIC FOX 990 SLIDE-IN TRUCK CAMPER MANUFACTURED BY NORTHWOOD MANUFACTURING, WHICH IS MOUNTED IN A PICK-UP TRUCK WHICH CONTAINS 2 30# (~7.2 GALLON) LPG/PROPANE CYLINDERS CONTAINED IN AN ENCLOSURE. EACH CYLINDER IS SECURED WITHIN THE ENCLOSURE BY A BAND. EACH BAND IS ATTACHED TO THE INSIDE OF THE ENCLOSURE WITH 3 SCREWS THAT ARE ALSO COATED WITH AN ADHESIVE/CAULK (I BELIEVE HOT-MELT GLUE). THE HEAD OF THE CENTER SCREW PRESSES DIRECTLY AGAINST THE BACK SIDE OF THE CYLINDER. OVER TIME, THE MOTION OF THE CAMPER ON THE VEHICLE CAUSE…
We purchased a brand new 2021 Northwood Arctic Fox 29RK travel trailer on Aril 30, 2021 from Bishs RV in Kalispell, Montana. The dealership delivered it to our home on May 12, 2021. Since we have had it (we have not moved it or used it yet), we have located, so far, 6 separate propane gas leaks in the lines going from the propane tanks to the underbelly of the unit. Due to complications with Bishs RV, we do not trust them to fix anything on this unit so we are having them repaired at our expense, but feel this should be reported. I called No…
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2019 NORTHWOOD ARCTIC FOX RV CONNECTED TO A 2015 CHEVROLET SILVERADO 2500 HD. THE CONTACT NOTICED THAT THERE WAS A BURNING ODOR COMING FROM INSIDE OF THE RV AND NOTICED THAT THE POWER PANEL WAS MELTING. THE RV WAS TAKEN TO KELLY RV INC 60 OLD RTE 15, NEW COLUMBIA, PA 17856 WHERE THEY INFORMED THE CONTACT THAT THE ELECTRIC PANEL NEEDED TO BE REPLACED. THE VEHICLE WAS REPAIRED HOWEVER, SOME OF THE PARTS IN THE PANEL WAS NOT REPAIRABLE. THE MANUFACTURER WAS NOT NOTIFIED OF THE FAILURE. THE APPROXIMATE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS U…
We purchased a brand new 2021 Northwood Arctic Fox 29RK travel trailer on Aril 30, 2021 from Bishs RV in Kalispell, Montana. The dealership delivered it to our home on May 12, 2021. Since we have had it (we have not moved it or used it yet), we have located, so far, 6 separate propane gas leaks in the lines going from the propane tanks to the underbelly of the unit. Due to complications with Bishs RV, we do not trust them to fix anything on this unit so we are having them repaired at our expense, but feel this should be reported. I called No…
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2015 NORTHWOOD ARCTIC FOX CAMPER TRAILER. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE DOOR LOCK DEADBOLT FAILED TO OPEN. THE CONTACT CALLED A & M SERVICE (1594 US HWY 1, KITTRELL, NC 27544, PHONE NUMBER: [phone removed]) AND WAS INFORMED THAT THE LOCKS NEEDED TO BE REPLACED WITH AN AP PRODUCTS TRAVEL TRAILER LOCKWOOD KEYS. THE VEHICLE WAS NOT TAKEN TO A DEALER. THE VEHICLE WAS NOT DIAGNOSED OR REPAIRED. THE VIN WAS NOT INCLUDED IN NHTSA CAMPAIGN NUMBER: 13V510000 (LATCHES/LOCKS/LINKAGES). THE MANUFACTURER WAS NOT CONTACTED. THE FAILURE M…
PRIOR TO A PLANNED TRIP, A TEST OF THE BRAKES OF THE TOWED 5TH WHEEL RV TRAILER (PULL TEST) WAS PERFORMED AND BRAKES FOUND TO BE NOT FUNCTIONING. INSPECTION OF THE 4 HUBS AND BREAK DRUMS ON BOTH AXLES SHOWED THAT GREASE FROM THE WHEEL BEARINGS HAD FLOWED PAST THE WHEEL BEARING SEALS AND CONTAMINATED THE BRAKE DRUMS, BRAKE MAGNETS, AND BRAKE SHOES. MANUFACTURER OF THE RV SAYS THE AXLES ARE PURCHASED FROM AL-KO USA A.K.A. AL-KO AXIS, INC. AS A COMPLETE UNIT AND CLAIMS NORTHWOOD MANUFACTURING IS NOT RESPONSIBLE. AL-KO USA WAS PURCHASED IN NOVE…
2012 ARCTIC FOX 811 CAMPER. CONSUMER WRITES IN REGARDS TO OVERWEIGHT ISSUES AND NEAR ROLL OVER EXPERIENCE *TGW THE CONSUMER STATED BEFORE HE TOOK DELIVERY OF THE CAMPER, HE WEIGHED IT EMPTY. THE WEIGHT ON THE BACK AXLES RECORDED 2900 LBS. AFTER THE IT WAS LOADED WITH THE CAMPER, THE REAR AXLE WEIGHT WAS 6900 LBS. A DIFFERENCE OF 4000 LBS, WHICH INCLUDED THE FULL PROPANE TANKS, WITH AN EMPTY WASTER TANK. THE WATER TANK WAS 45 GALLONS. WATER WAS 8.3 LBS PER GALLON OR 373.5 LBS FOR THE 45 GALLON TANK. THE CONSUMER STATED 3293 LBS WAS POST ON THE …
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2015 NORTHWOOD ARCTIC FOX CAMPER TRAILER. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE DOOR LOCK DEADBOLT FAILED TO OPEN. THE CONTACT CALLED A & M SERVICE (1594 US HWY 1, KITTRELL, NC 27544, PHONE NUMBER: [phone removed]) AND WAS INFORMED THAT THE LOCKS NEEDED TO BE REPLACED WITH AN AP PRODUCTS TRAVEL TRAILER LOCKWOOD KEYS. THE VEHICLE WAS NOT TAKEN TO A DEALER. THE VEHICLE WAS NOT DIAGNOSED OR REPAIRED. THE VIN WAS NOT INCLUDED IN NHTSA CAMPAIGN NUMBER: 13V510000 (LATCHES/LOCKS/LINKAGES). THE MANUFACTURER WAS NOT CONTACTED. THE FAILURE M…
PRIOR TO A PLANNED TRIP, A TEST OF THE BRAKES OF THE TOWED 5TH WHEEL RV TRAILER (PULL TEST) WAS PERFORMED AND BRAKES FOUND TO BE NOT FUNCTIONING. INSPECTION OF THE 4 HUBS AND BREAK DRUMS ON BOTH AXLES SHOWED THAT GREASE FROM THE WHEEL BEARINGS HAD FLOWED PAST THE WHEEL BEARING SEALS AND CONTAMINATED THE BRAKE DRUMS, BRAKE MAGNETS, AND BRAKE SHOES. MANUFACTURER OF THE RV SAYS THE AXLES ARE PURCHASED FROM AL-KO USA A.K.A. AL-KO AXIS, INC. AS A COMPLETE UNIT AND CLAIMS NORTHWOOD MANUFACTURING IS NOT RESPONSIBLE. AL-KO USA WAS PURCHASED IN NOVE…
Darker cells indicate a larger share of submitted complaints. Components overlap. This measures complaint composition, not failure probability.
Failure mileage by component
Median and middle 50% of usable owner-reported mileages. Ranges require at least five records.
Component failure mileage distribution
Component
Mileage range (25th–75th percentile)
Median
Usable records
Examples
Unknown Or Other
Too few reports for a range
10,000 mi
1 (sparse)
ODI 11118815 · 10,000 mi
THIS IS AN ARTIC FOX 990 SLIDE-IN TRUCK CAMPER MANUFACTURED BY NORTHWOOD MANUFACTURING, WHICH IS MOUNTED IN A PICK-UP TRUCK WHICH CONTAINS 2 30# (~7.2 GALLON) LPG/PROPANE CYLINDERS CONTAINED IN AN ENCLOSURE. EACH CYLINDER IS SECURED WITHIN THE ENCLOSURE BY A BAND. EACH BAND IS ATTACHED TO THE INSIDE OF THE ENCLOSURE WITH 3 SCREWS THAT ARE ALSO COATED WITH AN ADHESIVE/CAULK (I BELIEVE HOT-MELT GLUE). THE HEAD OF THE CENTER SCREW PRESSES DIRECTLY AGAINST THE BACK SIDE OF THE CYLINDER. OVER TIME, THE MOTION OF THE CAMPER ON THE VEHICLE CAUSE…
PRIOR TO A PLANNED TRIP, A TEST OF THE BRAKES OF THE TOWED 5TH WHEEL RV TRAILER (PULL TEST) WAS PERFORMED AND BRAKES FOUND TO BE NOT FUNCTIONING. INSPECTION OF THE 4 HUBS AND BREAK DRUMS ON BOTH AXLES SHOWED THAT GREASE FROM THE WHEEL BEARINGS HAD FLOWED PAST THE WHEEL BEARING SEALS AND CONTAMINATED THE BRAKE DRUMS, BRAKE MAGNETS, AND BRAKE SHOES. MANUFACTURER OF THE RV SAYS THE AXLES ARE PURCHASED FROM AL-KO USA A.K.A. AL-KO AXIS, INC. AS A COMPLETE UNIT AND CLAIMS NORTHWOOD MANUFACTURING IS NOT RESPONSIBLE. AL-KO USA WAS PURCHASED IN NOVE…
PRIOR TO A PLANNED TRIP, A TEST OF THE BRAKES OF THE TOWED 5TH WHEEL RV TRAILER (PULL TEST) WAS PERFORMED AND BRAKES FOUND TO BE NOT FUNCTIONING. INSPECTION OF THE 4 HUBS AND BREAK DRUMS ON BOTH AXLES SHOWED THAT GREASE FROM THE WHEEL BEARINGS HAD FLOWED PAST THE WHEEL BEARING SEALS AND CONTAMINATED THE BRAKE DRUMS, BRAKE MAGNETS, AND BRAKE SHOES. MANUFACTURER OF THE RV SAYS THE AXLES ARE PURCHASED FROM AL-KO USA A.K.A. AL-KO AXIS, INC. AS A COMPLETE UNIT AND CLAIMS NORTHWOOD MANUFACTURING IS NOT RESPONSIBLE. AL-KO USA WAS PURCHASED IN NOVE…
Explore monthly filing activity alongside recall announcements. Up to ten years of monthly history is available.
Solid line: filed complaints. Dashed amber lines: recall announcement dates for this vehicle selection; markers include all recall components. The latest month is partial. Temporal proximity does not establish causation.
Monthly counts, recall campaigns and complaint examples
Monthly complaint and recall timeline
Month
Complaints
Campaigns announced
Examples
2024-11
0
None
No examples available for this selection.
2024-12
0
None
No examples available for this selection.
2025-01
0
None
No examples available for this selection.
2025-02
0
None
No examples available for this selection.
2025-03
0
None
No examples available for this selection.
2025-04
0
None
No examples available for this selection.
2025-05
0
None
No examples available for this selection.
2025-06
0
None
No examples available for this selection.
2025-07
0
None
No examples available for this selection.
2025-08
0
None
No examples available for this selection.
2025-09
0
None
No examples available for this selection.
2025-10
0
None
No examples available for this selection.
2025-11
0
None
No examples available for this selection.
2025-12
0
None
No examples available for this selection.
2026-01
0
None
No examples available for this selection.
2026-02
0
None
No examples available for this selection.
2026-03
0
None
No examples available for this selection.
2026-04
0
None
No examples available for this selection.
2026-05
0
None
No examples available for this selection.
2026-06
0
None
No examples available for this selection.
2026-07
0
None
No examples available for this selection.
2026-08
0
None
No examples available for this selection.
2026-09
0
None
No examples available for this selection.
2026-10 (partial)
0
None
No examples available for this selection.
Emerging complaint spikes
Complete months in the latest six months with at least 10 complaints, at least twice the preceding 12-month average, and at least three square-root deviations above that average.
This is a descriptive screening rule, not a statistical defect finding. Publicity and reporting changes can increase submissions.
No complete months meet the spike thresholds for this selection.
Equal-age model-year comparison
Model-wide cumulative reports during the first three or five calendar years, starting with the model year (age 0). Only fully elapsed windows are compared.
2019: 1 complaints · 2021: 1 complaints
Equal observation windows
Model year
Through age 0
Through age 1
Through age 2
2019
1
1
1
2021
1
1
1
Date coverage across each selected cohort
Date basis for all complaints in selected model years
Year
Incident dates used
Filing date fallbacks
Excluded dates
2019
1
0
0
2021
1
0
0
Incident date is preferred when valid and no later than filing; otherwise filing date is used. Model year approximates age. Equal observation time does not adjust for sales, distance driven or reporting delays. One complaint linked to multiple model years can appear in each cohort.
Components reported together
Each cell counts unique complaints naming both components. Open a nonzero cell for examples.
Component co-occurrence matrix
Component
Unknown Or Other
Electrical System
Equipment:Recreational Vehicle/Trailer
Latches/Locks/Linkages
Service Brakes
Structure
Structure:Body
Suspension
Unknown Or Other
—
0
1ODI 11418485
We purchased a brand new 2021 Northwood Arctic Fox 29RK travel trailer on Aril 30, 2021 from Bishs RV in Kalispell, Montana. The dealership delivered it to our home on May 12, 2021. Since we have had it (we have not moved it or used it yet), we have located, so far, 6 separate propane gas leaks in the lines going from the propane tanks to the underbelly of the unit. Due to complications with Bishs RV, we do not trust them to fix anything on this unit so we are having them repaired at our expense, but feel this should be reported. I called No…
We purchased a brand new 2021 Northwood Arctic Fox 29RK travel trailer on Aril 30, 2021 from Bishs RV in Kalispell, Montana. The dealership delivered it to our home on May 12, 2021. Since we have had it (we have not moved it or used it yet), we have located, so far, 6 separate propane gas leaks in the lines going from the propane tanks to the underbelly of the unit. Due to complications with Bishs RV, we do not trust them to fix anything on this unit so we are having them repaired at our expense, but feel this should be reported. I called No…
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2015 NORTHWOOD ARCTIC FOX CAMPER TRAILER. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE DOOR LOCK DEADBOLT FAILED TO OPEN. THE CONTACT CALLED A & M SERVICE (1594 US HWY 1, KITTRELL, NC 27544, PHONE NUMBER: [phone removed]) AND WAS INFORMED THAT THE LOCKS NEEDED TO BE REPLACED WITH AN AP PRODUCTS TRAVEL TRAILER LOCKWOOD KEYS. THE VEHICLE WAS NOT TAKEN TO A DEALER. THE VEHICLE WAS NOT DIAGNOSED OR REPAIRED. THE VIN WAS NOT INCLUDED IN NHTSA CAMPAIGN NUMBER: 13V510000 (LATCHES/LOCKS/LINKAGES). THE MANUFACTURER WAS NOT CONTACTED. THE FAILURE M…
PRIOR TO A PLANNED TRIP, A TEST OF THE BRAKES OF THE TOWED 5TH WHEEL RV TRAILER (PULL TEST) WAS PERFORMED AND BRAKES FOUND TO BE NOT FUNCTIONING. INSPECTION OF THE 4 HUBS AND BREAK DRUMS ON BOTH AXLES SHOWED THAT GREASE FROM THE WHEEL BEARINGS HAD FLOWED PAST THE WHEEL BEARING SEALS AND CONTAMINATED THE BRAKE DRUMS, BRAKE MAGNETS, AND BRAKE SHOES. MANUFACTURER OF THE RV SAYS THE AXLES ARE PURCHASED FROM AL-KO USA A.K.A. AL-KO AXIS, INC. AS A COMPLETE UNIT AND CLAIMS NORTHWOOD MANUFACTURING IS NOT RESPONSIBLE. AL-KO USA WAS PURCHASED IN NOVE…
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2015 NORTHWOOD ARCTIC FOX CAMPER TRAILER. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE DOOR LOCK DEADBOLT FAILED TO OPEN. THE CONTACT CALLED A & M SERVICE (1594 US HWY 1, KITTRELL, NC 27544, PHONE NUMBER: [phone removed]) AND WAS INFORMED THAT THE LOCKS NEEDED TO BE REPLACED WITH AN AP PRODUCTS TRAVEL TRAILER LOCKWOOD KEYS. THE VEHICLE WAS NOT TAKEN TO A DEALER. THE VEHICLE WAS NOT DIAGNOSED OR REPAIRED. THE VIN WAS NOT INCLUDED IN NHTSA CAMPAIGN NUMBER: 13V510000 (LATCHES/LOCKS/LINKAGES). THE MANUFACTURER WAS NOT CONTACTED. THE FAILURE M…
PRIOR TO A PLANNED TRIP, A TEST OF THE BRAKES OF THE TOWED 5TH WHEEL RV TRAILER (PULL TEST) WAS PERFORMED AND BRAKES FOUND TO BE NOT FUNCTIONING. INSPECTION OF THE 4 HUBS AND BREAK DRUMS ON BOTH AXLES SHOWED THAT GREASE FROM THE WHEEL BEARINGS HAD FLOWED PAST THE WHEEL BEARING SEALS AND CONTAMINATED THE BRAKE DRUMS, BRAKE MAGNETS, AND BRAKE SHOES. MANUFACTURER OF THE RV SAYS THE AXLES ARE PURCHASED FROM AL-KO USA A.K.A. AL-KO AXIS, INC. AS A COMPLETE UNIT AND CLAIMS NORTHWOOD MANUFACTURING IS NOT RESPONSIBLE. AL-KO USA WAS PURCHASED IN NOVE…
Co-reporting does not establish that one component caused another concern.
Recurring narrative patterns
Specific keyword mentions beyond broad component labels. Matching includes negations and comparisons and does not confirm a diagnosis.
1 patterns with matching reports.
Fuel smell or leak mentions
1 mentions · 12.5% of complaints
Median mileage: Unavailable (0 usable records).
ODI 11418485
We purchased a brand new 2021 Northwood Arctic Fox 29RK travel trailer on Aril 30, 2021 from Bishs RV in Kalispell, Montana. The dealership delivered it to our home on May 12, 2021. Since we have had it (we have not moved it or used it yet), we have located, so far, 6 separate propane gas leaks in the lines going from the propane tanks to the underbelly of the unit. Due to complications with Bishs RV, we do not trust them to fix anything on this unit so we are having them repaired at our expense, but feel this should be reported. I called No…