Arctic Fox 990 vs Wolf Creek 850
The Arctic Fox 990 is a hard-side (single slide) camper while the Wolf Creek 850 is a hard-side (no slide), both made by Northwood Manufacturing. The Wolf Creek 850 comes in 974 lbs lighter than the Arctic Fox 990. with the Wolf Creek 850 starting $16,000 lower. The Arctic Fox 990 requires a 1-ton truck minimum while the Wolf Creek 850 needs a half-ton.
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| Pricing | ||
| Base MSRP | $52,000 | $36,000★ |
| Loaded MSRP | $62,000 | $43,000★ |
| Weight & Truck Fit | ||
| Dry Weight | 3,474 lbs | 2,500 lbs★ |
| Wet Weight | 4,200 lbs | 3,300 lbs★ |
| Min Payload Needed | 4,500 lbs | 3,000 lbs★ |
| Min Truck Class | 1-Ton | Half-Ton |
| Fits Short Bed | No | Yes |
| Tailgate | Remove Tailgate | Remove Tailgate |
| Sleeping | ||
| Sleeps | 4★ | 2 |
| Bed Type | Cabover Queen | Cabover Queen |
| Orientation | North-South | North-South |
| Kitchen | ||
| Kitchen | Yes | Yes |
| Cooktop Burners | 3 | 3 |
| Fridge | 3-Way Absorption | 3-Way Absorption |
| Oven | Yes | No |
| Microwave | Yes | No |
| Bathroom | ||
| Bathroom | Dry Bath | Wet Bath |
| Shower | Indoor | Indoor |
| Toilet | Gravity | Gravity |
| Water System | ||
| Fresh Water | 44 gal★ | 20 gal |
| Gray Water | 22 gal★ | 10 gal |
| Hot Water | 6 Gallon Tank | 6 Gallon Tank |
| Electrical | ||
| Solar | 190W★ | 100W |
| Battery Type | AGM | AGM |
| Battery Capacity | 100Ah | 100Ah |
| Inverter | 1000W★ | 0W |
| Shore Power | 30A | — |
| Climate & Insulation | ||
| Furnace | Yes | Yes |
| Furnace BTU | 30,000 BTU | — |
| A/C | Yes | No |
| A/C BTU | 13,500 BTU | — |
| Season Rating | 4-Season | 4-Season |
| R-Value | R-7 | R-11★ |
| Construction | ||
| Shell | Aluminum | Aluminum |
| Frame | Aluminum | Aluminum |
| Dimensions | ||
| Interior Height | 78" | 78" |
| Overall Length | 156" | 132" |
| Overall Width | 96" | 96" |
| Setup & Usability | ||
| Setup Time | — | 15 min |
| People Needed | — | 1 |
| Jack Type | Electric | Electric |
Frequently Asked Questions
Which is lighter, the Arctic Fox 990 or Wolf Creek 850?
The Wolf Creek 850 is lighter at 2,500 lbs dry weight, which is 974 lbs less than the Arctic Fox 990.
Which costs less, the Arctic Fox 990 or Wolf Creek 850?
The Wolf Creek 850 starts at $36,000, which is $16,000 less than the Arctic Fox 990 at $52,000.
What type of campers are the Arctic Fox 990 and Wolf Creek 850?
The Arctic Fox 990 is a hard-side (single slide) camper while the Wolf Creek 850 is a hard-side (no slide) camper. These different styles offer different trade-offs in weight, features, and living space.
Which sleeps more people, the Arctic Fox 990 or Wolf Creek 850?
The Arctic Fox 990 sleeps 4 people compared to 2 for the Wolf Creek 850.
Quick Verdict
Lighter
Wolf Creek 850
2,500 lbs dry
More Affordable
Wolf Creek 850
Starting at $36,000
More Water
Arctic Fox 990
44 gal fresh
More Solar
Arctic Fox 990
190W
Sleeps More
Arctic Fox 990
4 people

