Arkto G12 Review and Discussion

[Obsessed2findARuggedHybid]

Hello G12 owners. I am debating buying one and Aaron (the owner) has probably been the most patient, responsive and helpful person I’ve worked with, so I would like to support his company and product. The G12 with the spec I’d like would be nearly $60k USD (plus 10% sales tax in my state)

That said, I am also considering a conqueror UEV-490 that is used and about $30k. It is also well specced (lithium battery, diesel heater to replace the electric AC/heat).

My question to you all: is it really worth $30k for a better made and better supported camper? I’m coming from a Scout truck camper which had lots of issues (although Scout - Adventurer was great to work with to fix them)…so I am a bit gun shy about rv quality (and scouts are US made, so this is not a NAM vs. Chinese manufacturer issue in my opinion)…but $30k is a big chunk of change.

Use case: family of 4, 3+ season camping mostly off grid, prefer simplicity (e.g. no black tanks, easy winterization, small size for towing and so everyone is “forced” to be mostly outside.

Appreciate any input on this.

Considering how much a used Chinese made trailer depreciate compared to a brand new Arkto that 30k is reduced. Say you need to sell in 4 years that Conqueror is going to be worth alot less. The Arkto is better insulated and my guess is a ton better speced. Can you even get insurance on a used Conqueror?

 

[telejosh]

Thanks for the replies, I appreciate folks taking the time to help with our decision. I think some of the depreciation is already considered in the conqueror since it is used (as a % I would think the arkto would depreciate more, but they may be so rare in in demand that might not be true).

In terms of the insurance, I think you can i sure any used camper trailer…I had no issues insuring previously used campers, but if something has changed in the insurance industry that you know of?