Armorlite EXP 1 vs Capri Cowboy
Both the Armorlite EXP 1 and Capri Cowboy are hard-side (no slide) truck campers. The Capri Cowboy comes in 419 lbs lighter than the Armorlite EXP 1.
![]() Armorlite Hard-Side (No Slide) | ![]() Capri Campers Hard-Side (No Slide) | |
|---|---|---|
| Pricing | ||
| Base MSRP | — | — |
| Loaded MSRP | — | — |
| Weight & Truck Fit | ||
| Dry Weight | 1,519 lbs | 1,100 lbs★ |
| Wet Weight | 1,712 lbs | — |
| Min Payload Needed | — | — |
| Min Truck Class | Half-Ton | Half-Ton |
| Fits Short Bed | Yes | Yes |
| Tailgate | — | — |
| Sleeping | ||
| Sleeps | 2 | 2 |
| Bed Type | Queen | Cabover Queen |
| Orientation | — | — |
| Kitchen | ||
| Kitchen | Yes | Yes |
| Cooktop Burners | 0 | 2★ |
| Fridge | 12V Compressor | 3-Way Absorption |
| Oven | No | No |
| Microwave | No | No |
| Bathroom | ||
| Bathroom | Cassette Only | None |
| Shower | None | None |
| Toilet | Cassette | None |
| Water System | ||
| Fresh Water | 19 gal★ | 7 gal |
| Gray Water | 5 gal | — |
| Hot Water | Tankless | — |
| Electrical | ||
| Solar | 400W | — |
| Battery Type | Lithium | — |
| Battery Capacity | 240Ah | — |
| Inverter | 2000W | — |
| Shore Power | — | — |
| Climate & Insulation | ||
| Furnace | Yes | Yes |
| Furnace BTU | 7,500 BTU | — |
| A/C | No | No |
| A/C BTU | — | — |
| Season Rating | — | — |
| R-Value | — | — |
| Construction | ||
| Shell | Composite | Aluminum |
| Frame | Aluminum | Wood |
| Dimensions | ||
| Interior Height | 75" | — |
| Overall Length | 140" | — |
| Overall Width | 79.75" | — |
| Setup & Usability | ||
| Setup Time | — | — |
| People Needed | — | — |
| Jack Type | — | — |
Frequently Asked Questions
Which is lighter, the Armorlite EXP 1 or Capri Cowboy?
The Capri Cowboy is lighter at 1,100 lbs dry weight, which is 419 lbs less than the Armorlite EXP 1.
Quick Verdict
Lighter
Capri Cowboy
1,100 lbs dry
More Water
Armorlite EXP 1
19 gal fresh

