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November 27, 2003

From Staff at Lightweight RV News

According to Northwood Manufacturing the Desert Fox is fast becoming the most popular cargo hauler in the Northwest. Northwood Manufacturing puts the same quality construction in the Desert Fox that is found in all their other recreational vehicles.

Each Desert Fox Trailer offers a spacious work space in the galley for food preparation. All units feature extra large ranges with 22" broiler-ovens and range hoods with overhead light and exhaust fans, and are pre-wired for a microwave oven. Self edged countertops and table are standard

All models use solid woods in favor of particle board, with floors constructed with 5/8" exterior tongue and groove plywood. The truss roof system is topped and sealed by laminating the one-piece rubber roof to 3/8-inch plywood. A channel or I-Beam steel chassis is featured as well as double primed welds coated with Rustoleum brand paint to protect against rusting.

The Desert Fox model 17-VS has a gross vehicle weight rating of 7875 pounds and a hitch weight of 800 pounds. While is weight is somewhat heavier than most recreational vehicles listed on this site it is one of the lightest offered in this style of recreational vehicle. The 17-VS has a freshwater capacity of 59 gallons, 41 gallons of gray water and 35 gallons of black water storage capacity. This is ample volume for those dry camping trips.

If taking an All Terrain Vehicle with you on your camping trips is important, the Desert Fox 17-VS will meet your need in every respect.

For more information on the Desert Fox 17-VS and other models from Northwood Manufacturing visit their website.