Arkto G12 Review and Discussion

Kennykustom

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Has anyone gotten the Truma air conditioner?
How is it?
Have you tried to run it off the inverter and what was the DC current draw ?
( I’ve ran rooftop off batteries so I’m trying to judge the dc requirements for the Truma)


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seinbelld

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Hello! We have a 2023 Arkto with the aluminum cabinets and stainless steel kitchen. Just opted for a few options including insulated canvas, upgraded stabilizers, awning walls and 2 lithium batteries. Have owned for a year and it's been a great camper, but we are looking to go back to something with an enclosed bathroom and a bit more space for our family of 5. I have no idea where to price this thing. Any input is appreciated. I asked in the Facebook Arkto Owner's Group and they suggested trying here.
 

Vipercd

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Well we found some people on line that have enjoyed there arkto. We were one
Of the first in the states to
Get one. Bought in Denver . We have llwood inside like itbetter than the aluminum. We have done alot of mods . 740 ah of lithium 1000 Watts of solar it's been great use it alot
 

Obsessed2findARuggedHybid

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Hello! We have a 2023 Arkto with the aluminum cabinets and stainless steel kitchen. Just opted for a few options including insulated canvas, upgraded stabilizers, awning walls and 2 lithium batteries. Have owned for a year and it's been a great camper, but we are looking to go back to something with an enclosed bathroom and a bit more space for our family of 5. I have no idea where to price this thing. Any input is appreciated. I asked in the Facebook Arkto Owner's Group and they suggested trying here.
No gray tank or wet bath was the only reason I didn't buy an Arkto. Suprised they don't offer a model that includes these features
 

K9LTW

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No gray tank or wet bath was the only reason I didn't buy an Arkto. Suprised they don't offer a model that includes these features

Not having those is a big reason why we DID. It would simply be added cost, weight and complexity, not to mention take up space inside. The massive storage is one of their selling points. Want a shower? Take one outside at the back of the trailer. Too cold? Wet wipes or a Shower Pouch! . Gray water is just something else to keep from freezing and the tank would eat up real estate and reduce fresh water capacity.

Sure not every place allows for outdoor showers without a gray water tank but that’s not enough of a reason for us to worry about a wet bath. Plus the moisture they introduce and the potential for a mess just isn’t worth it in such a small package, IMO.


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Obsessed2findARuggedHybid

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Not having those is a big reason why we DID. It would simply be added cost, weight and complexity, not to mention take up space inside. The massive storage is one of their selling points. Want a shower? Take one outside at the back of the trailer. Too cold? Wet wipes or a Shower Pouch! . Gray water is just something else to keep from freezing and the tank would eat up real estate and reduce fresh water capacity.

Sure not every place allows for outdoor showers without a gray water tank but that’s not enough of a reason for us to worry about a wet bath. Plus the moisture they introduce and the potential for a mess just isn’t worth it in such a small package, IMO.


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Slow down dude my point was why not offer a second model with wet bath and gray tank. I have my reasons for needing a wet bath and I am sure others do as well.
 

K9LTW

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Slow down dude my point was why not offer a second model with wet bath and gray tank. I have my reasons for needing a wet bath and I am sure others do as well.
I mean...no reason to slow down. I'm not worked up about it. :sneaky: You said that's why you didn't buy one. I simply said that's a big reason why we did. No judgement...just facts and our considerations.

With that said, Aaron, likely, WILL be offering additional models, but in the other direction. Not going to spoil the fun, but I'm excited about the possibility of something with a smaller footprint. Dragging it behind our RAM...if the truck fits, the trailer fits. Dragging it behind our Land Cruiser...well...not quite the same ratio!

We talked quite a bit about their vision and model, and why they elected for what was included and, therefore, excluded. Seems like a lot of manufacturers are cramming a lot of features into trailers anymore but with any feature there are compromises. Which...as we know...means different things to different people and that simply drives choices. Not a bad thing.
 

Obsessed2findARuggedHybid

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Just sounded like you were ordering me to take a shower outside 😉. Not sure why a very small wet bath with curtain where current portable toilet is , is such a big deal. Plumbing is ran to outside shower already. Gray tank could be added as well. Hey Aaron knows what
sells so I guess he doesn't think a wetbath model will sell. I wonder how many current Arkto owners out the there wish they had a wet bath?

If he does go with a smaller more off road capable unit it might make since to go a suspension that has more travel.

I also hope these lame tariffs don't go into effect.
 

K9LTW

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Just sounded like you were ordering me to take a shower outside 😉. Not sure why a very small wet bath with curtain where current portable toilet is , is such a big deal. Plumbing is ran to outside shower already. Gray tank could be added as well. Hey Aaron knows what
sells so I guess he doesn't think a wetbath model will sell. I wonder how many current Arkto owners out the there wish they had a wet bath?

If he does go with a smaller more off road capable unit it might make since to go a suspension that has more travel.

I also hope these lame tariffs don't go into effect.
More room to shower with a friend outside anyway! :unsure: I mean...conserving water and all that! Gotta be eco-minded!

And, yeah...I wouldn't mind a bit more travel. I feel like it's a bit of a sweet spot with something the size of the G12. Any taller and it would start getting a bit ungainly. As it is, it's just shorter than our OVRLND-equipped Power Wagon on 37s. Admittedly I haven't found the limits of the suspension, and we're not bombing down stuff. One thing I would like to see, and I've mentioned to them, is the ability to stuff 35s on it. I was going to be the first one to rock them, but when he started dry fitting everything, it all got too close for comfort. That ability, alone, would give another inch of clearance and allow for rolling over things easier as well as a bit more built-in plush. I wasn't willing to take a grinder to it, though :cautious:

And the tariffs will be a major and INSTANT increase in price if/when they go through. There was a brief moment of "******!?" when prices were updated for a hot second before a pause was put in place and folks got some sticker shock. Would we still have come to the same conclusion and bought one at the new prices? Yes. But it would've stung a helluva lot more and neither Aaron nor we would get any benefit from it. Sadly for them, not everyone is in the financial position to absorb that.
 

Obsessed2findARuggedHybid

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You can conserve water in an interior wet bath just as easy as an outside shower. Wet, turn off water,lather then rinse. 1.5 gallons.

Eco is why I want gray water with cassette toilet as opposed to dumping phosphate containg soap in pristine places. Not to mention waste bags wrapped in plastic going in a dumpster or even woarse in a hole in the ground. In the large spectrum not earth shattering but not what I want to do where I camp.
 

K9LTW

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You can conserve water in an interior wet bath just as easy as an outside shower. Wet, turn off water,lather then rinse. 1.5 gallons.

Eco is why I want gray water with cassette toilet as opposed to dumping phosphate containg soap in pristine places. Not to mention waste bags wrapped in plastic going in a dumpster or even woarse in a hole in the ground. In the large spectrum not earth shattering but not what I want to do where I camp.

I think you missed the shower with a friend part on being eco-friendly and conserving water

We use the portable Clean Waste toilet. Used the cassette at first. After emptying it and such once? Nope. Done with that And anyone that dumps a bag into a cathole is demented. I hate using plastic, but I also can't rely on having a hose available to clean out the cassette toilet…let alone to clean up any spillage. We all compromise where we can!


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Obsessed2findARuggedHybid

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I think you missed the shower with a friend part on being eco-friendly and conserving water

We use the portable Clean Waste toilet. Used the cassette at first. After emptying it and such once? Nope. Done with that And anyone that dumps a bag into a cathole is demented. I hate using plastic, but I also can't rely on having a hose available to clean out the cassette toilet…let alone to clean up any spillage. We all compromise where we can!


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Yes senior moment sorry about that. One could show off thier yoga moves if they shared a shower in a wet bath as well 😉
 

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