Armorlite EXP 1 vs Capri Retreat
Both the Armorlite EXP 1 and Capri Retreat are hard-side (no slide) truck campers. The Capri Retreat comes in 319 lbs lighter than the Armorlite EXP 1.
 Armorlite Hard-Side (No Slide) |  Capri Campers Hard-Side (No Slide) | |
|---|---|---|
| Pricing | ||
| Base MSRP | — | $16,000 |
| Loaded MSRP | — | $22,000 |
| Weight & Truck Fit | ||
| Dry Weight | 1,519 lbs | 1,200 lbs★ |
| Wet Weight | 1,712 lbs | — |
| Min Payload Needed | — | 1,500 lbs |
| Min Truck Class | Half-Ton | Half-Ton |
| Fits Short Bed | Yes | Yes |
| Tailgate | — | Remove Tailgate |
| Sleeping | ||
| Sleeps | 2 | 2 |
| Bed Type | Queen | Cabover Full |
| Orientation | — | North-South |
| 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 | AGM |
| Battery Capacity | 240Ah★ | 100Ah |
| Inverter | 2000W | — |
| Shore Power | — | — |
| Climate & Insulation | ||
| Furnace | Yes | Yes |
| Furnace BTU | 7,500 BTU | 10,000 BTU★ |
| A/C | No | No |
| A/C BTU | — | — |
| Season Rating | — | 3-Season |
| R-Value | — | — |
| Construction | ||
| Shell | Composite | Aluminum |
| Frame | Aluminum | Wood |
| Dimensions | ||
| Interior Height | 75" | 72" |
| Overall Length | 140" | 108" |
| Overall Width | 79.75" | 82" |
| Setup & Usability | ||
| Setup Time | — | — |
| People Needed | — | — |
| Jack Type | — | Manual |
Frequently Asked Questions
Which is lighter, the Armorlite EXP 1 or Capri Retreat?
The Capri Retreat is lighter at 1,200 lbs dry weight, which is 319 lbs less than the Armorlite EXP 1.
Quick Verdict
Lighter
Capri Retreat
1,200 lbs dry
More Water
Armorlite EXP 1
19 gal fresh