Armorlite EXP 1 vs BBI Off-Road Ultralight
Both the Armorlite EXP 1 and BBI Off-Road Ultralight are hard-side (no slide) truck campers. The BBI Off-Road Ultralight comes in 769 lbs lighter than the Armorlite EXP 1.
![]() Armorlite Hard-Side (No Slide) | ![]() BBI Inc. Hard-Side (No Slide) | |
|---|---|---|
| Pricing | ||
| Base MSRP | — | $28,000 |
| Loaded MSRP | — | $38,000 |
| Weight & Truck Fit | ||
| Dry Weight | 1,519 lbs | 750 lbs★ |
| Wet Weight | 1,712 lbs | 900 lbs★ |
| Min Payload Needed | — | 1,000 lbs |
| Min Truck Class | Half-Ton | Half-Ton |
| Fits Short Bed | Yes | Yes |
| Tailgate | — | Keep Tailgate |
| Sleeping | ||
| Sleeps | 2 | 2 |
| Bed Type | Queen | Cabover Queen |
| Orientation | — | East-West |
| Kitchen | ||
| Kitchen | Yes | Yes |
| Cooktop Burners | 0 | 1★ |
| Fridge | 12V Compressor | — |
| Oven | No | No |
| Microwave | No | No |
| Bathroom | ||
| Bathroom | Cassette Only | None |
| Shower | None | None |
| Toilet | Cassette | None |
| Water System | ||
| Fresh Water | 19 gal★ | 8 gal |
| Gray Water | 5 gal | — |
| Hot Water | Tankless | — |
| Electrical | ||
| Solar | 400W★ | 200W |
| Battery Type | Lithium | Lithium |
| Battery Capacity | 240Ah★ | 100Ah |
| Inverter | 2000W★ | 500W |
| Shore Power | — | — |
| Climate & Insulation | ||
| Furnace | Yes | No |
| Furnace BTU | 7,500 BTU | — |
| A/C | No | No |
| A/C BTU | — | — |
| Season Rating | — | 3-Season |
| R-Value | — | R-6 |
| Construction | ||
| Shell | Composite | Aluminum |
| Frame | Aluminum | Aluminum |
| Dimensions | ||
| Interior Height | 75" | 66" |
| Overall Length | 140" | 86" |
| Overall Width | 79.75" | 76" |
| Setup & Usability | ||
| Setup Time | — | 15 min |
| People Needed | — | 1 |
| Jack Type | — | Manual |
Frequently Asked Questions
Which is lighter, the Armorlite EXP 1 or BBI Off-Road Ultralight?
The BBI Off-Road Ultralight is lighter at 750 lbs dry weight, which is 769 lbs less than the Armorlite EXP 1.
Quick Verdict
Lighter
BBI Off-Road Ultralight
750 lbs dry
More Water
Armorlite EXP 1
19 gal fresh
More Solar
Armorlite EXP 1
400W

