Arctic Fox 811 vs Bigfoot 1500 Series
Both the Arctic Fox 811 and Bigfoot 1500 Series are hard-side (no slide) truck campers. The Arctic Fox 811 comes in 134 lbs lighter than the Bigfoot 1500 Series. The Arctic Fox 811 requires a 3/4-ton truck minimum while the Bigfoot 1500 Series needs a 1-ton.
![]() Northwood Manufacturing Hard-Side (No Slide) | ![]() Bigfoot Industries Hard-Side (No Slide) | |
|---|---|---|
| Pricing | ||
| Base MSRP | $42,000 | — |
| Loaded MSRP | $52,000 | — |
| Weight & Truck Fit | ||
| Dry Weight | 2,816 lbs★ | 2,950 lbs |
| Wet Weight | 3,400 lbs | — |
| Min Payload Needed | 3,500 lbs | — |
| Min Truck Class | 3/4-Ton | 1-Ton |
| Fits Short Bed | Yes | No |
| Tailgate | Remove Tailgate | — |
| Sleeping | ||
| Sleeps | 3★ | 2 |
| Bed Type | Cabover Queen | Cabover Queen |
| Orientation | North-South | — |
| Kitchen | ||
| Kitchen | Yes | Yes |
| Cooktop Burners | 3★ | 0 |
| Fridge | 3-Way Absorption | — |
| Oven | No | No |
| Microwave | Yes | No |
| Bathroom | ||
| Bathroom | Dry Bath | Wet Bath |
| Shower | Indoor | None |
| Toilet | Gravity | Cassette |
| Water System | ||
| Fresh Water | 30 gal | 32 gal★ |
| Gray Water | 12 gal★ | 11 gal |
| Hot Water | 6 Gallon Tank | — |
| Electrical | ||
| Solar | 190W | — |
| Battery Type | AGM | — |
| Battery Capacity | 100Ah | — |
| Inverter | 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 | — |
| R-Value | R-7 | — |
| Construction | ||
| Shell | Aluminum | Molded Fiberglass |
| Frame | Aluminum | Composite |
| Dimensions | ||
| Interior Height | 78" | — |
| Overall Length | 132" | — |
| Overall Width | 96" | — |
| Setup & Usability | ||
| Setup Time | 15 min | — |
| People Needed | — | — |
| Jack Type | Electric | — |
Frequently Asked Questions
Which is lighter, the Arctic Fox 811 or Bigfoot 1500 Series?
The Arctic Fox 811 is lighter at 2,816 lbs dry weight, which is 134 lbs less than the Bigfoot 1500 Series.
Which sleeps more people, the Arctic Fox 811 or Bigfoot 1500 Series?
The Arctic Fox 811 sleeps 3 people compared to 2 for the Bigfoot 1500 Series.
Quick Verdict
Lighter
Arctic Fox 811
2,816 lbs dry
More Water
Bigfoot 1500 Series
32 gal fresh
Sleeps More
Arctic Fox 811
3 people

