I've been on the market for a FWC. But am having a hard time finding one. Spotted a Phoenix for sale, initial research would indicate they are pretty nice? Thoughts? Do they have aluminum frames?
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How do Phoenix campers stack up?
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Posted 05 May 2016 - 12:03 AM
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Posted 05 May 2016 - 01:20 AM
Phoenix campers have aluminum frames, My 6 year old custom Phoenix was purchased new, the roof does not leak, was reasonably priced for a custom but had some minor fit and finish problems, some cheap materials, but all easily correctable.
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Posted 05 May 2016 - 01:28 AM
Not all Phoenix are aluminum framed though. Best place to look to verify, according to the gal whom I talked at at Phoenix, is in the door latch opening in the jamb. You'll see either aluminum or wood thru that opening.
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Posted 05 May 2016 - 01:31 AM
Contact Marc@ XP Campers. He had one.
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Posted 23 May 2016 - 03:47 PM
I'd put the aluminum framed Phoenix in the same category as the Outfitter Caribou Lite. Both have nice layouts but will probably need a lot of tweaks and maintenance compared to a FWC or ATC.
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Posted 07 December 2018 - 07:06 AM
I'd put the aluminum framed Phoenix in the same category as the Outfitter Caribou Lite. Both have nice layouts but will probably need a lot of tweaks and maintenance compared to a FWC or ATC.
I don't doubt what you say... but could you provide some examples?
just curious
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Posted 12 June 2019 - 03:08 PM
Bumping this topic.
Anyone with thoughts on new Phoenix construction? Both pop up and hard sides.
Thanks, any input appreciated, J
Anyone with thoughts on new Phoenix construction? Both pop up and hard sides.
Thanks, any input appreciated, J
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Posted 12 June 2019 - 03:51 PM
Bumping this topic.
Anyone with thoughts on new Phoenix construction? Both pop up and hard sides.
Thanks, any input appreciated, J
There is a multi page thread on Expedition Portal that discusses Phoenix. The author is My Taco.
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Posted 12 June 2019 - 04:17 PM
Wandering Sagebrush, any chance you could link to this thread? I’m having trouble searching for it...found My Taco, but no posts re: Phoenix.There is a multi page thread on Expedition Portal that discusses Phoenix. The author is My Taco.
Thanks, J
Edited by ElSol, 12 June 2019 - 04:18 PM.
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