Ya know, not that anyone asked me for my Arctic Fox design input, but….

There are just a few things that I (Steve) believe the designers of the Northwood Arctic Fox need to address and to make improvements. This week on YouTube, we’re delving into one of them. It’s the bloody flapper. Don’t know what I’m talking about? Lucky you!

In this weeks episode, we’ll show you what we’re talking about, and take you out for a windy visit of the Great Sand Dunes in Colorado. Buckle up, it’s gonna be a windy episode!

The side vent on our truck camper flaps anytime it’s windy. And that’s annoying, but it should be a small thing. What makes it a bigger deal is that even I can’t reach it from outside without a step stool. I’m 6’3″ tall, so there’s not much I need a step ladder for. But this Arctic Fox design is one of them!

A vent flap is an essential accessory for any truck camper stovetop. This simple yet crucial component plays a vital role in ensuring safe and efficient cooking. By effectively venting the stovetop, the vent flap helps to prevent the buildup of harmful gases and smoke, maintaining a healthy and comfortable environment inside your camper.

The vent flap on our truck camper is quite troublesome. Despite its simplicity, it continually proves to be a source of annoyance. Whenever a breeze picks up, it flaps about loudly, allowing insects and debris to enter the camper. The fact that I can only close it from the exterior of the vehicle adds to the inconvenience. And if I’m closing it because it’s banging around, that means the weather sucks. And I don’t want to be outside!

Even with a step stool, Noelle can’t reach to close it. Frustrating to me, but she’s happy to sit inside during a rainy, wind storm while I go out to close it. 🙂