I have an eye for quality and I have noticed that the travel trailers and fith wheels have some of the worst QC in the industry with motorhomes being second. On the other hand, the Campers that I have looked at and owned seem to be head and shoulders above the rest. As a matter of fact I don't begin to see quality in a Fithwheel until I look at units over 100k. Motorhomes over 200k.
Truck campers have to be built to more rigid standards just to be able to ride in the back of a pickup truck for they have No suspension of their own and we all know what the rear suspension of a pickup truck is like.
I was at an RV show recently and was appalled at the poor quality that I saw in many travel trailers, fivers and motorhomes.
I think Lance does a great job with their Campers and I recently looked at a Host and was very impressed. Artic Fox does a good job also. On the other hand I spent some time in a Eagle Cap and was disappointed. I have had my Lance for eight years now and I have been happy with the unit, the service and the support I have received from the factory. I'm looking to upgrade in the near future and I have been exploring all options. Motorhomes, fivers, travel trailers, and truck campers. I too, pull a boat and I like the idea of being able to go anywhere my truck goes. So my thoughts always seems to come back to the truck camper.
So all in all I guess the bottom line is that beauty is in the eye of the beholder.
Final thought, I wish these manufacturers would step up their game and offer longer warranties. It's ridiculous to spend the kind of money they're asking to only get a one year bumper to bumper warranty. Some manufacturers offer a little longer warranty but most do not. This needs to change!

I made changes to my suspension a little at a time so I could determine if something else was needed. I started with super springs and air bags. Then I added the stable loads. Each seemed to enhance the ride and stability a little. So I guess I could say that the ride and stability is three times better. I have a Lance 1191 on a F350 4x4. When I sell this one I think I'm going to go with a true air suspension system. It cost a few dollars but I hear a lot of good things about it. As far as a truss, I use a 42" which brings it right to the bumper. I'm surprised that your Artic Fox Dealer isn't recommending a set up for you.

The dealer in my area won't have a Host Mammoth for me to check out until some time next month. I was wondering if anyone out there who has one, could tell me how effective the A/C unit is in the bedroom area. It seems as though the center console where the TV and fireplace is located, would block the air flow.

Thanks for your input.

I'm looking to upgrade to a Mammoth Host with a triple slide. I tow a boat with my current setup. I noticed that you have to open the rear slide in order to gain access to the camper. I'm wondering how that is going to work with the boat hitched. Obviously when you get to your destination you will unhitch the boat but what about when you're traveling and want to use the bathroom or grab something to eat. I would like to hear from anyone who has a setup like this.