Adventurer 80RB vs Rugged Mountain Polar 990
Side-by-side comparison of specs, features, and pricing
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| Pricing | ||
| Base MSRP | $34,000★ | $38,000 |
| Loaded MSRP | $44,000★ | $52,000 |
| Weight & Truck Fit | ||
| Dry Weight | 1,960 lbs★ | 2,800 lbs |
| Wet Weight | 2,500 lbs★ | 3,500 lbs |
| Min Payload Needed | 2,800 lbs★ | 4,000 lbs |
| Min Truck Class | 3/4-Ton | 1-Ton |
| Fits Short Bed | No | No |
| Tailgate | Remove Tailgate | Remove Tailgate |
| Sleeping | ||
| Sleeps | 2 | 4★ |
| Bed Type | Cabover Queen | Cabover Queen |
| Orientation | East-West | East-West |
| Kitchen | ||
| Kitchen | Yes | Yes |
| Cooktop Burners | 3 | 3 |
| Fridge | 3-Way Absorption | 3-Way Absorption |
| Oven | No | Yes |
| Microwave | No | No |
| Bathroom | ||
| Bathroom | Dry Bath | Wet Bath |
| Shower | Indoor | Indoor |
| Toilet | Cassette | Gravity |
| Water System | ||
| Fresh Water | 22 gal | 40 gal★ |
| Gray Water | 13 gal | 25 gal★ |
| Hot Water | 6 Gallon Tank | 6 Gallon Tank |
| Electrical | ||
| Solar | 160W | 200W★ |
| Battery Type | AGM | AGM |
| Battery Capacity | 100Ah | 130Ah★ |
| Inverter | 1000W | 2000W★ |
| Shore Power | 30A | 30A |
| Climate & Insulation | ||
| Furnace | Yes | Yes |
| Furnace BTU | 16,000 BTU | 25,000 BTU★ |
| A/C | Yes | Yes |
| A/C BTU | 9,200 BTU | 11,000 BTU★ |
| Season Rating | 4-Season | 4-Season |
| R-Value | R-6.5 | R-16★ |
| Construction | ||
| Shell | Fiberglass | Fiberglass |
| Frame | Aluminum | Aluminum |
| Dimensions | ||
| Interior Height | 76" | 78" |
| Overall Length | 132" | 190" |
| Overall Width | 96" | 96" |
| Setup & Usability | ||
| Setup Time | — | 15 min |
| People Needed | 1 | 1 |
| Jack Type | Electric | Electric |
Frequently Asked Questions
Which is lighter, the Adventurer 80RB or Rugged Mountain Polar 990?
The Adventurer 80RB is lighter at 1,960 lbs dry weight, which is 840 lbs less than the Rugged Mountain Polar 990.
Which costs less, the Adventurer 80RB or Rugged Mountain Polar 990?
The Adventurer 80RB starts at $34,000, which is $4,000 less than the Rugged Mountain Polar 990 at $38,000.
Which sleeps more people, the Adventurer 80RB or Rugged Mountain Polar 990?
The Rugged Mountain Polar 990 sleeps 4 people compared to 2 for the Adventurer 80RB.

