ADLAR Scout vs Rugged Mountain Polar 990
Side-by-side comparison of specs, features, and pricing
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| Pricing | ||
| Base MSRP | $24,000★ | $38,000 |
| Loaded MSRP | $34,000★ | $52,000 |
| Weight & Truck Fit | ||
| Dry Weight | 850 lbs★ | 2,800 lbs |
| Wet Weight | 1,050 lbs★ | 3,500 lbs |
| Min Payload Needed | 1,100 lbs★ | 4,000 lbs |
| Min Truck Class | Half-Ton | 1-Ton |
| Fits Short Bed | Yes | No |
| Tailgate | Keep Tailgate | Remove Tailgate |
| Sleeping | ||
| Sleeps | 2 | 4★ |
| Bed Type | Cabover Queen | Cabover Queen |
| Orientation | East-West | East-West |
| Kitchen | ||
| Kitchen | Yes | Yes |
| Cooktop Burners | 1 | 3★ |
| Fridge | 12V Compressor | 3-Way Absorption |
| Oven | No | Yes |
| Microwave | No | No |
| Bathroom | ||
| Bathroom | None | Wet Bath |
| Shower | None | Indoor |
| Toilet | None | Gravity |
| Water System | ||
| Fresh Water | 10 gal | 40 gal★ |
| Gray Water | — | 25 gal |
| Hot Water | — | 6 Gallon Tank |
| Electrical | ||
| Solar | 200W | 200W |
| Battery Type | Lithium | AGM |
| Battery Capacity | 200Ah★ | 130Ah |
| Inverter | 1000W | 2000W★ |
| Shore Power | — | 30A |
| Climate & Insulation | ||
| Furnace | No | Yes |
| Furnace BTU | — | 25,000 BTU |
| A/C | No | Yes |
| A/C BTU | — | 11,000 BTU |
| Season Rating | 3-Season | 4-Season★ |
| R-Value | R-8 | R-16★ |
| Construction | ||
| Shell | Composite | Fiberglass |
| Frame | Aluminum | Aluminum |
| Dimensions | ||
| Interior Height | 66" | 78" |
| Overall Length | 88" | 190" |
| Overall Width | 74" | 96" |
| Setup & Usability | ||
| Setup Time | 15 min | 15 min |
| People Needed | 1 | 1 |
| Jack Type | Manual | Electric |
Frequently Asked Questions
Which is lighter, the ADLAR Scout or Rugged Mountain Polar 990?
The ADLAR Scout is lighter at 850 lbs dry weight, which is 1,950 lbs less than the Rugged Mountain Polar 990.
Which costs less, the ADLAR Scout or Rugged Mountain Polar 990?
The ADLAR Scout starts at $24,000, which is $14,000 less than the Rugged Mountain Polar 990 at $38,000.
Which sleeps more people, the ADLAR Scout or Rugged Mountain Polar 990?
The Rugged Mountain Polar 990 sleeps 4 people compared to 2 for the ADLAR Scout.

