Arctic Fox 811 vs Soaring Eagle AQUILA 6.5
Both the Arctic Fox 811 and Soaring Eagle AQUILA 6.5 are hard-side (no slide) truck campers. The Soaring Eagle AQUILA 6.5 comes in 1,191 lbs lighter than the Arctic Fox 811. with the Soaring Eagle AQUILA 6.5 starting $8,402 lower. The Arctic Fox 811 requires a 3/4-ton truck minimum while the Soaring Eagle AQUILA 6.5 needs a half-ton.
 Northwood Manufacturing Hard-Side (No Slide) |  Soaring Eagle Campers Hard-Side (No Slide) | |
|---|---|---|
| Pricing | ||
| Base MSRP | $42,000 | $33,598★ |
| Loaded MSRP | $52,000 | — |
| Weight & Truck Fit | ||
| Dry Weight | 2,816 lbs | 1,625 lbs★ |
| Wet Weight | 3,400 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 | 4★ |
| Bed Type | Cabover Queen | Queen |
| Orientation | North-South | — |
| Kitchen | ||
| Kitchen | Yes | Yes |
| Cooktop Burners | 3★ | 1 |
| Fridge | 3-Way Absorption | 12V Compressor |
| Oven | No | No |
| Microwave | Yes | No |
| Bathroom | ||
| Bathroom | Dry Bath | None |
| Shower | Indoor | None |
| Toilet | Gravity | Cassette |
| Water System | ||
| Fresh Water | 30 gal★ | 9 gal |
| Gray Water | 12 gal | — |
| Hot Water | 6 Gallon Tank | — |
| Electrical | ||
| Solar | 190W | 200W★ |
| Battery Type | AGM | Lithium |
| Battery Capacity | 100Ah | 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 | Composite |
| Frame | Aluminum | Aluminum |
| Dimensions | ||
| Interior Height | 78" | 83.25" |
| Overall Length | 132" | 140" |
| Overall Width | 96" | 89" |
| Setup & Usability | ||
| Setup Time | 15 min | — |
| People Needed | — | — |
| Jack Type | Electric | — |
Frequently Asked Questions
Which is lighter, the Arctic Fox 811 or Soaring Eagle AQUILA 6.5?
The Soaring Eagle AQUILA 6.5 is lighter at 1,625 lbs dry weight, which is 1,191 lbs less than the Arctic Fox 811.
Which costs less, the Arctic Fox 811 or Soaring Eagle AQUILA 6.5?
The Soaring Eagle AQUILA 6.5 starts at $33,598, which is $8,402 less than the Arctic Fox 811 at $42,000.
Which sleeps more people, the Arctic Fox 811 or Soaring Eagle AQUILA 6.5?
The Soaring Eagle AQUILA 6.5 sleeps 4 people compared to 3 for the Arctic Fox 811.
Quick Verdict
Lighter
Soaring Eagle AQUILA 6.5
1,625 lbs dry
More Affordable
Soaring Eagle AQUILA 6.5
Starting at $33,598
More Water
Arctic Fox 811
30 gal fresh
More Solar
Soaring Eagle AQUILA 6.5
200W
Sleeps More
Soaring Eagle AQUILA 6.5
4 people