Arctic Fox 811 vs Bear Adventure BC-4
Side-by-side comparison of specs, features, and pricing
 Northwood Manufacturing Hard-Side (No Slide) |  BEAR Adventure Vehicles Hard-Side (No Slide) | |
|---|---|---|
| Pricing | ||
| Base MSRP | $42,000 | $25,000★ |
| Loaded MSRP | $52,000 | $35,000★ |
| Weight & Truck Fit | ||
| Dry Weight | 2,816 lbs | 950 lbs★ |
| Wet Weight | 3,400 lbs | 1,200 lbs★ |
| Min Payload Needed | 3,500 lbs | 1,300 lbs★ |
| Min Truck Class | 3/4-Ton | Half-Ton |
| Fits Short Bed | Yes | Yes |
| Tailgate | Remove Tailgate | Keep Tailgate |
| Sleeping | ||
| Sleeps | 3★ | 2 |
| Bed Type | Cabover Queen | Cabover Queen |
| Orientation | North-South | East-West |
| Kitchen | ||
| Kitchen | Yes | Yes |
| Cooktop Burners | 3★ | 2 |
| Fridge | 3-Way Absorption | 12V Compressor |
| Oven | No | No |
| Microwave | Yes | No |
| Bathroom | ||
| Bathroom | Dry Bath | None |
| Shower | Indoor | None |
| Toilet | Gravity | None |
| Water System | ||
| Fresh Water | 30 gal★ | 12 gal |
| Gray Water | 12 gal | — |
| Hot Water | 6 Gallon Tank | — |
| Electrical | ||
| Solar | 190W | 200W★ |
| Battery Type | AGM | Lithium |
| Battery Capacity | 100Ah | 200Ah★ |
| Inverter | 1000W | 1000W |
| Shore Power | 30A | — |
| Climate & Insulation | ||
| Furnace | Yes | No |
| Furnace BTU | 25,000 BTU | — |
| A/C | Yes | No |
| A/C BTU | 13,500 BTU | — |
| Season Rating | 4-Season★ | 3-Season |
| R-Value | R-7 | R-7 |
| Construction | ||
| Shell | Aluminum | Aluminum |
| Frame | Aluminum | Aluminum |
| Dimensions | ||
| Interior Height | 78" | 70" |
| Overall Length | 132" | 92" |
| Overall Width | 96" | 78" |
| Setup & Usability | ||
| Setup Time | 15 min | 15 min |
| People Needed | — | 1 |
| Jack Type | Electric | Manual |
Frequently Asked Questions
Which is lighter, the Arctic Fox 811 or Bear Adventure BC-4?
The Bear Adventure BC-4 is lighter at 950 lbs dry weight, which is 1,866 lbs less than the Arctic Fox 811.
Which costs less, the Arctic Fox 811 or Bear Adventure BC-4?
The Bear Adventure BC-4 starts at $25,000, which is $17,000 less than the Arctic Fox 811 at $42,000.
Which sleeps more people, the Arctic Fox 811 or Bear Adventure BC-4?
The Arctic Fox 811 sleeps 3 people compared to 2 for the Bear Adventure BC-4.