ADLAR Scout vs Kingstar Explorer 8
Side-by-side comparison of specs, features, and pricing
 Soaring Eagle Campers Hard-Side (No Slide) |  Kingstar Hard-Side (No Slide) | |
|---|---|---|
| Pricing | ||
| Base MSRP | $24,000 | $15,000★ |
| Loaded MSRP | $34,000 | $22,000★ |
| Weight & Truck Fit | ||
| Dry Weight | 850 lbs★ | 1,800 lbs |
| Wet Weight | 1,050 lbs★ | 2,300 lbs |
| Min Payload Needed | 1,100 lbs★ | 2,500 lbs |
| Min Truck Class | Half-Ton | 3/4-Ton |
| Fits Short Bed | Yes | No |
| Tailgate | Keep Tailgate | Remove Tailgate |
| Sleeping | ||
| Sleeps | 2 | 3★ |
| Bed Type | Cabover Queen | Cabover Queen |
| Orientation | East-West | East-West |
| Kitchen | ||
| Kitchen | Yes | Yes |
| Cooktop Burners | 1 | 2★ |
| Fridge | 12V Compressor | 12V Compressor |
| Oven | No | No |
| Microwave | No | No |
| Bathroom | ||
| Bathroom | None | Wet Bath |
| Shower | None | Indoor |
| Toilet | None | Cassette |
| Water System | ||
| Fresh Water | 10 gal | 20 gal★ |
| Gray Water | — | 12 gal |
| Hot Water | — | — |
| Electrical | ||
| Solar | 200W★ | 100W |
| Battery Type | Lithium | AGM |
| Battery Capacity | 200Ah★ | 100Ah |
| Inverter | 1000W | — |
| Shore Power | — | 15A |
| Climate & Insulation | ||
| Furnace | No | Yes |
| Furnace BTU | — | 16,000 BTU |
| A/C | No | No |
| A/C BTU | — | — |
| Season Rating | 3-Season | 3-Season |
| R-Value | R-8★ | R-7 |
| Construction | ||
| Shell | Composite | Fiberglass |
| Frame | Aluminum | Aluminum |
| Dimensions | ||
| Interior Height | 66" | 76" |
| Overall Length | 88" | 130" |
| Overall Width | 74" | 88" |
| Setup & Usability | ||
| Setup Time | 15 min | 15 min |
| People Needed | 1 | 1 |
| Jack Type | Manual | Manual |
Frequently Asked Questions
Which is lighter, the ADLAR Scout or Kingstar Explorer 8?
The ADLAR Scout is lighter at 850 lbs dry weight, which is 950 lbs less than the Kingstar Explorer 8.
Which costs less, the ADLAR Scout or Kingstar Explorer 8?
The Kingstar Explorer 8 starts at $15,000, which is $9,000 less than the ADLAR Scout at $24,000.
Which sleeps more people, the ADLAR Scout or Kingstar Explorer 8?
The Kingstar Explorer 8 sleeps 3 people compared to 2 for the ADLAR Scout.