Adventurer 80RB vs Armorlite EXP 1
Both the Adventurer 80RB and Armorlite EXP 1 are hard-side (no slide) truck campers. The Armorlite EXP 1 comes in 441 lbs lighter than the Adventurer 80RB. The Adventurer 80RB requires a 3/4-ton truck minimum while the Armorlite EXP 1 needs a half-ton.
 Adventurer Manufacturing Hard-Side (No Slide) |  Armorlite Hard-Side (No Slide) | |
|---|---|---|
| Pricing | ||
| Base MSRP | $34,000 | — |
| Loaded MSRP | $44,000 | — |
| Weight & Truck Fit | ||
| Dry Weight | 1,960 lbs | 1,519 lbs★ |
| Wet Weight | 2,500 lbs | 1,712 lbs★ |
| Min Payload Needed | 2,800 lbs | — |
| Min Truck Class | 3/4-Ton | Half-Ton |
| Fits Short Bed | No | Yes |
| Tailgate | Remove Tailgate | — |
| Sleeping | ||
| Sleeps | 2 | 2 |
| Bed Type | Cabover Queen | Queen |
| Orientation | East-West | — |
| Kitchen | ||
| Kitchen | Yes | Yes |
| Cooktop Burners | 3★ | 0 |
| Fridge | 3-Way Absorption | 12V Compressor |
| Oven | No | No |
| Microwave | No | No |
| Bathroom | ||
| Bathroom | Dry Bath | Cassette Only |
| Shower | Indoor | None |
| Toilet | Cassette | Cassette |
| Water System | ||
| Fresh Water | 22 gal★ | 19 gal |
| Gray Water | 13 gal★ | 5 gal |
| Hot Water | 6 Gallon Tank | Tankless |
| Electrical | ||
| Solar | 160W | 400W★ |
| Battery Type | AGM | Lithium |
| Battery Capacity | 100Ah | 240Ah★ |
| Inverter | 1000W | 2000W★ |
| Shore Power | 30A | — |
| Climate & Insulation | ||
| Furnace | Yes | Yes |
| Furnace BTU | 16,000 BTU★ | 7,500 BTU |
| A/C | Yes | No |
| A/C BTU | 9,200 BTU | — |
| Season Rating | 4-Season | — |
| R-Value | R-6.5 | — |
| Construction | ||
| Shell | Fiberglass | Composite |
| Frame | Aluminum | Aluminum |
| Dimensions | ||
| Interior Height | 76" | 75" |
| Overall Length | 132" | 140" |
| Overall Width | 96" | 79.75" |
| Setup & Usability | ||
| Setup Time | — | — |
| People Needed | 1 | — |
| Jack Type | Electric | — |
Frequently Asked Questions
Which is lighter, the Adventurer 80RB or Armorlite EXP 1?
The Armorlite EXP 1 is lighter at 1,519 lbs dry weight, which is 441 lbs less than the Adventurer 80RB.
Quick Verdict
Lighter
Armorlite EXP 1
1,519 lbs dry
More Water
Adventurer 80RB
22 gal fresh
More Solar
Armorlite EXP 1
400W