Arctic Fox 811 vs Lance 855S
Both the Arctic Fox 811 and Lance 855S are hard-side (no slide) truck campers. The Arctic Fox 811 comes in 248 lbs lighter than the Lance 855S. The Arctic Fox 811 requires a 3/4-ton truck minimum while the Lance 855S needs a 1-ton.
 Northwood Manufacturing Hard-Side (No Slide) |  Lance Campers Hard-Side (No Slide) | |
|---|---|---|
| Pricing | ||
| Base MSRP | $42,000 | — |
| Loaded MSRP | $52,000 | — |
| Weight & Truck Fit | ||
| Dry Weight | 2,816 lbs★ | 3,064 lbs |
| Wet Weight | 3,400 lbs | 3,398 lbs★ |
| Min Payload Needed | 3,500 lbs | — |
| Min Truck Class | 3/4-Ton | 1-Ton |
| Fits Short Bed | Yes | Yes |
| Tailgate | Remove Tailgate | — |
| Sleeping | ||
| Sleeps | 3 | 4★ |
| Bed Type | Cabover Queen | 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 | Dry Bath |
| Shower | Indoor | Indoor |
| Toilet | Gravity | Gravity |
| Water System | ||
| Fresh Water | 30 gal | 30 gal |
| Gray Water | 12 gal | 20 gal★ |
| Hot Water | 6 Gallon Tank | Tankless |
| Electrical | ||
| Solar | 190W | — |
| Battery Type | AGM | — |
| Battery Capacity | 100Ah | — |
| Inverter | 1000W | — |
| Shore Power | 30A | — |
| Climate & Insulation | ||
| Furnace | Yes | Yes |
| 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 | Fiberglass |
| Frame | Aluminum | Aluminum |
| Dimensions | ||
| Interior Height | 78" | 81" |
| Overall Length | 132" | 216" |
| Overall Width | 96" | 96" |
| Setup & Usability | ||
| Setup Time | 15 min | — |
| People Needed | — | — |
| Jack Type | Electric | Electric |
Frequently Asked Questions
Which is lighter, the Arctic Fox 811 or Lance 855S?
The Arctic Fox 811 is lighter at 2,816 lbs dry weight, which is 248 lbs less than the Lance 855S.
Which sleeps more people, the Arctic Fox 811 or Lance 855S?
The Lance 855S sleeps 4 people compared to 3 for the Arctic Fox 811.
Quick Verdict
Lighter
Arctic Fox 811
2,816 lbs dry
Sleeps More
Lance 855S
4 people