Arctic Fox 811 vs Armorlite EXP 1
Both the Arctic Fox 811 and Armorlite EXP 1 are hard-side (no slide) truck campers. The Armorlite EXP 1 comes in 1,297 lbs lighter than the Arctic Fox 811. The Arctic Fox 811 requires a 3/4-ton truck minimum while the Armorlite EXP 1 needs a half-ton.
 Northwood Manufacturing Hard-Side (No Slide) |  Armorlite Hard-Side (No Slide) | |
|---|---|---|
| Pricing | ||
| Base MSRP | $42,000 | — |
| Loaded MSRP | $52,000 | — |
| Weight & Truck Fit | ||
| Dry Weight | 2,816 lbs | 1,519 lbs★ |
| Wet Weight | 3,400 lbs | 1,712 lbs★ |
| Min Payload Needed | 3,500 lbs | — |
| Min Truck Class | 3/4-Ton | Half-Ton |
| Fits Short Bed | Yes | Yes |
| Tailgate | Remove Tailgate | — |
| Sleeping | ||
| Sleeps | 3★ | 2 |
| Bed Type | Cabover Queen | Queen |
| Orientation | North-South | — |
| Kitchen | ||
| Kitchen | Yes | Yes |
| Cooktop Burners | 3★ | 0 |
| Fridge | 3-Way Absorption | 12V Compressor |
| Oven | No | No |
| Microwave | Yes | No |
| Bathroom | ||
| Bathroom | Dry Bath | Cassette Only |
| Shower | Indoor | None |
| Toilet | Gravity | Cassette |
| Water System | ||
| Fresh Water | 30 gal★ | 19 gal |
| Gray Water | 12 gal★ | 5 gal |
| Hot Water | 6 Gallon Tank | Tankless |
| Electrical | ||
| Solar | 190W | 400W★ |
| Battery Type | AGM | Lithium |
| Battery Capacity | 100Ah | 240Ah★ |
| Inverter | 1000W | 2000W★ |
| Shore Power | 30A | — |
| Climate & Insulation | ||
| Furnace | Yes | Yes |
| Furnace BTU | 25,000 BTU★ | 7,500 BTU |
| A/C | Yes | No |
| A/C BTU | 13,500 BTU | — |
| Season Rating | 4-Season | — |
| R-Value | R-7 | — |
| Construction | ||
| Shell | Aluminum | Composite |
| Frame | Aluminum | Aluminum |
| Dimensions | ||
| Interior Height | 78" | 75" |
| Overall Length | 132" | 140" |
| Overall Width | 96" | 79.75" |
| Setup & Usability | ||
| Setup Time | 15 min | — |
| People Needed | — | — |
| Jack Type | Electric | — |
Frequently Asked Questions
Which is lighter, the Arctic Fox 811 or Armorlite EXP 1?
The Armorlite EXP 1 is lighter at 1,519 lbs dry weight, which is 1,297 lbs less than the Arctic Fox 811.
Which sleeps more people, the Arctic Fox 811 or Armorlite EXP 1?
The Arctic Fox 811 sleeps 3 people compared to 2 for the Armorlite EXP 1.
Quick Verdict
Lighter
Armorlite EXP 1
1,519 lbs dry
More Water
Arctic Fox 811
30 gal fresh
More Solar
Armorlite EXP 1
400W
Sleeps More
Arctic Fox 811
3 people