2014 Northwood Desert Fox 27fs Specs
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Towing & Dimensions
| Specs | Value | Buy | Shop All | Top 5 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| GVWR | 12000 lbs | Class 4 Receiver | Shop Receivers | - |
| Dry Weight | 7971 lbs | CURT WD Hitch & Sway Controller | Shop Weight Distributing Hitches | - |
| Hitch Weight | 1410 lbs | - | - | - |
| Payload Capacity | 4029 lbs | Coil SumoSprings | Shop Suspension Kits | - |
| Length | 391 in | Furrion Backup Camera | Shop Cameras | - |
| Width | 102 in | Clip On Mirrors | Shop Mirrors | - |
| Exterior Height | 139 in | Telescoping Ladder | Shop Ladders | - |
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GVWR
12000 lbs
Dry Weight
7971 lbs
Hitch Weight
1410 lbs
Payload Capacity
4029 lbs
Length
391 in
Width
102 in
Exterior Height
139 in
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Electrical & Solar
| Specs | Value | Buy | Shop All | Top 5 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Shore Power | 30 Amps | - | - | - |
| Battery Type | 12V Lead-Acid | Renogy 100Ah LiFePO4 | RV Batteries | Top 5 |
| Solar Pre-Wired | Optional | - | - | - |
| Inverter | Optional | - | - | - |
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Shore Power
30 Amps
Battery Type
12V Lead-Acid
Solar Pre-Wired
Optional
Inverter
Optional
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Tank Capacities
| Specs | Value | Buy | Shop All | Top 5 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Number Of Fresh Water Holding Tanks | 1 | - | - | - |
| Number Of Gray Water Holding Tanks | 1 | - | - | - |
| Number Of Black Water Holding Tanks | 1 | - | - | - |
| Fresh Water Tank Capacity | 100 gal | - | Fresh Water Tanks | - |
| Gray Water Tank Capacity | 47 gal | - | - | - |
| Black Water Tank Capacity | 50 gal | - | Back Water Tanks | - |
| Number Of Propane Tanks | 2 | - | - | - |
| Propane Tank Capacity | 60 lbs | 30Lb Propane Tank | Propane Tank Capacity | - |
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Number Of Fresh Water Holding Tanks
1
Number Of Gray Water Holding Tanks
1
Number Of Black Water Holding Tanks
1
Fresh Water Tank Capacity
100 gal
Gray Water Tank Capacity
47 gal
Black Water Tank Capacity
50 gal
Number Of Propane Tanks
2
Propane Tank Capacity
60 lbs
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Tires & Wheels
| Specs | Value | Buy | Shop All | Top 5 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Spare Tire Location | Exterior Mounted | - | - | - |
| Front Brake Type | Not Applicable | - | - | - |
| Rear Tire Width | 235 | - | - | - |
| Rear Tire | ST235/80R16 Full Spec | - | - | - |
| Rear Tire Aspect Ratio | 80 | - | - | - |
| Wheels Composition | Aluminum | - | - | - |
| Rear Brake Type | Electric Drum | - | - | - |
| Rear Wheel Diameter | 16 | - | - | - |
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Spare Tire Location
Exterior Mounted
Front Brake Type
Not Applicable
Rear Tire Width
235
Rear Tire
ST235/80R16 Full Spec
Rear Tire Aspect Ratio
80
Wheels Composition
Aluminum
Rear Brake Type
Electric Drum
Rear Wheel Diameter
16
Heating & Cooling
| Specs | Value | Buy | Shop All | Top 5 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Water Heater Tank Capacity | 10 g | RV Tank Water Heater | RV Water Heaters | - |
| Heater Type | Automatic | - | - | - |
| Water Heater Pump Power Mode | Electrical / Propane | - | - | - |
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Water Heater Tank Capacity
10 g
Heater Type
Automatic
Water Heater Pump Power Mode
Electrical / Propane
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Living Room / Bedroom(s)
| Specs | Value | Buy | Shop All | Top 5 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Number Of Convertible / Sofa Beds | 1 | - | - | - |
| Number Of Recliner / Rockers | 2 | - | - | - |
| Master Bedroom Flooring Type | Vinyl | - | - | - |
| Master Bedroom Shades / Curtains | Yes | - | - | - |
| Number Of Queen Size Beds | 1 | Queen RV Mattress | Shop Mattresses | - |
| Sofa Material | Cloth | - | - | - |
| Number Of Bathrooms | 1 | - | - | - |
| Living Area Location | Center | - | - | - |
| Master Bedroom Door Style | Curtain | - | - | - |
| Master Bedroom Mirror Doors | No | - | - | - |
| Number Of Double Beds | 1 | - | - | - |
| Number Of Sofas | 2 | Tri-Fold Sofa | - | - |
| Full Size Master Bedroom Closet | No | - | - | - |
| Master Bedroom Location | Front | - | - | - |
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Number Of Convertible / Sofa Beds
1
Number Of Recliner / Rockers
2
Master Bedroom Flooring Type
Vinyl
Master Bedroom Shades / Curtains
Yes
Number Of Queen Size Beds
1
Sofa Material
Cloth
Number Of Bathrooms
1
Living Area Location
Center
Master Bedroom Door Style
Curtain
Master Bedroom Mirror Doors
No
Number Of Double Beds
1
Number Of Sofas
2
Full Size Master Bedroom Closet
No
Master Bedroom Location
Front
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Kitchen / Dining
| Specs | Value | Buy | Shop All | Top 5 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Refrigerator Size | Mid-Size | - | - | - |
| Kitchen Table Configuration | Pedestal Table | - | - | - |
| Refrigerator Power Mode | Electric / Propane | - | - | - |
| Kitchen Location | Center | - | - | - |
| Number Of Oven Burners | 3 | - | - | - |
| Kitchen / Living Area Flooring Type | Carpet | - | - | - |
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Refrigerator Size
Mid-Size
Kitchen Table Configuration
Pedestal Table
Refrigerator Power Mode
Electric / Propane
Kitchen Location
Center
Number Of Oven Burners
3
Kitchen / Living Area Flooring Type
Carpet
Bathroom
| Specs | Value | Buy | Shop All | Top 5 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Toilet Type | Plastic | RV Toilet with Sprayer Attachment | Toilets | Top 5 |
| Bathroom Location | Center | - | - | - |
| Bathroom Flooring Type | Vinyl | - | - | - |
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Toilet Type
Plastic
Bathroom Location
Center
Bathroom Flooring Type
Vinyl
Exterior
| Specs | Value | Buy | Shop All | Top 5 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Number of Awnings | 1 | Motorized RV Awning Set | Shop Awnings | - |
| Leveling Jack Type | Front Manual / Rear Manual | - | - | - |
| Number Of Axles | 2 | - | - | - |
| Sidewall Construction | Fiberglass | - | - | - |
| Number of Doors | 1 | - | - | - |
| Door Type | Curtain | - | - | - |
| Body Material | Aluminum | - | - | - |
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Number of Awnings
1
Leveling Jack Type
Front Manual / Rear Manual
Number Of Axles
2
Sidewall Construction
Fiberglass
Number of Doors
1
Door Type
Curtain
Body Material
Aluminum
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Options
| Specs | Value | Buy | Shop All | Top 5 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Metallic | No | - | - | - |
| Sliding Glass Door | No | - | - | - |
| Battery Power Converter | Yes | - | - | - |
| Interior Wood Finish | Yes | - | - | - |
| Satellite | No | - | - | - |
| Water Heater Tank Bypass | Yes | - | - | - |
| Phone Prewiring | No | - | - | - |
| TV Antenna Prewiring | Yes | - | - | - |
| Cable Prewiring | Yes | - | - | - |
| Screened Room | No | - | - | - |
| Air Conditioning Prewiring | Yes | - | - | - |
| Refrigerator | Standard | - | - | - |
| Washer / Dryer Prewiring | No | - | - | - |
| Heat Prewiring | Yes | - | - | - |
| Overhead Fan | Yes | Overhead Fan | - | - |
| Surround Sound | No | - | - | - |
| Bunkhouse | Yes | - | - | - |
| Satellite Prewiring | Yes | - | - | - |
| Power Retractable Awning | Yes | - | - | - |
| Wallpaper | Yes | - | - | - |
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Metallic
No
Sliding Glass Door
No
Battery Power Converter
Yes
Interior Wood Finish
Yes
Satellite
No
Water Heater Tank Bypass
Yes
Phone Prewiring
No
TV Antenna Prewiring
Yes
Cable Prewiring
Yes
Screened Room
No
Air Conditioning Prewiring
Yes
Refrigerator
Standard
Washer / Dryer Prewiring
No
Heat Prewiring
Yes
Overhead Fan
Yes
Surround Sound
No
Bunkhouse
Yes
Satellite Prewiring
Yes
Power Retractable Awning
Yes
Wallpaper
Yes
Cargo
| Specs | Value | Buy | Shop All | Top 5 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Cargo Area Auxiliary Gas Tank Capacity | 30 / 113.6 gal/lbs | - | - | - |
| Cargo Area Width | 90 / 2286 in | - | - | - |
| Cargo Area Height | 90 / 2286 in | - | - | - |
| Cargo Area Rear Door Style | Ramp Door | - | - | - |
| Cargo Area Flooring Type | Rubber | - | - | - |
| Cargo Area Length | 138 / 3505.2 in | - | - | - |
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Cargo Area Auxiliary Gas Tank Capacity
30 / 113.6 gal/lbs
Cargo Area Width
90 / 2286 in
Cargo Area Height
90 / 2286 in
Cargo Area Rear Door Style
Ramp Door
Cargo Area Flooring Type
Rubber
Cargo Area Length
138 / 3505.2 in
Entertainment
| Specs | Value | Buy | Shop All | Top 5 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Speaker Location | Interior / Exterior | RecPro Exterior Speakers | - | - |
| Number Of Discs | 1 | - | - | - |
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Speaker Location
Interior / Exterior
Number Of Discs
1
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Instrumentation
| Specs | Value | Buy | Shop All | Top 5 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Number Of Radios | 1 | - | - | - |
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Number Of Radios
1
Interior
| Specs | Value | Buy | Shop All | Top 5 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Material | Cloth | - | - | - |
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Material
Cloth
Quick Overview
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|---|---|---|---|---|
| Parent Company | Northwood Manufacturing | - | - | - |
| Year | 2014 | - | - | - |
| Make | Northwood | - | - | - |
| Display Name | Desert Fox 27FS | - | - | - |
| Class | Toy Hauler | - | - | - |
| Max Sleeping Count | 10 | - | - | - |
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Parent Company
Northwood Manufacturing
Year
2014
Make
Northwood
Display Name
Desert Fox 27FS
Class
Toy Hauler
Max Sleeping Count
10
How We Scored This RV
Our MintRV Rating analyzes over 50 specifications across 5 key dimensions. Each dimension starts at 5.0 points and adjusts based on how this RV's specs compare to others in its class. Below is exactly how we calculated each score for this toy hauler.
Tow-Ready Score
7.0/10
Base Score
5.0
Spec-based adjustments
Based on Toy Hauler class averages
+2.0
Final Tow-Ready Score
7.0
Living Space & Layout
4.5/10
Base Score
5.0
Spec-based adjustments
Based on Toy Hauler class averages
-0.5
Final Living Space & Layout
4.5
Comfort & Features
5.3/10
Base Score
5.0
Spec-based adjustments
Based on Toy Hauler class averages
+0.3
Final Comfort & Features
5.3
Storage Space
6.0/10
Base Score
5.0
Spec-based adjustments
Based on Toy Hauler class averages
+1.0
Final Storage Space
6.0
Off-Grid & Campsites
5.8/10
Base Score
5.0
Spec-based adjustments
Based on Toy Hauler class averages
+0.8
Final Off-Grid & Campsites
5.8
About Our Rating Methodology
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Frequently Asked Questions
To safely tow the 2014 Northwood Desert Fox 27fs, ensure your vehicle's rated tow capacity exceeds its GVWR of 12000 lbs. With a dry weight of 7971 lbs and hitch weight of 1410 lbs, most midsize trucks and SUVs can tow it comfortably with a 10-20% safety margin.
This Toy Hauler has a dry weight of 7971 lbs and a GVWR of 12000 lbs, giving a payload capacity of 4029 lbs for gear, water, and supplies.
The approximate dimensions are length 391 in., width 102 in., and height 139 in. Always confirm clearances for garages, storage, and campsites.
The Desert Fox 27fs includes a fresh water capacity of gallons, black water tank(s), and lbs of propane capacity-ideal for off-grid weekends.
Many Desert Fox 27fs owners add a weight-distribution hitch, brake controller, leveling system, and portable generator to improve towing comfort. Solar kits, backup cameras, and upgraded tires are also popular upgrades.
With a GVWR of 12000 lbs and dry weight of 7971 lbs, the Desert Fox 27fs is light enough for smaller tow vehicles yet rugged enough for light off-road travel. Add solar, extra propane, and a generator for extended off-grid stays.
This floorplan sleeps up to 10 people comfortably - perfect for couples or small families seeking a lightweight, easy-tow Toy Hauler.
The Desert Fox 27fs features body construction with sidewalls and 2 axle(s). Its GVWR of 12000 lbs ensures strength without excessive towing weight.
?? Tip: Always check your vehicle's specific towing capacity in the owner's manual. Consider payload and tongue weight too!
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