Armorlite EXP 1 vs Kimbo 6
Both the Armorlite EXP 1 and Kimbo 6 are hard-side (no slide) truck campers. The Kimbo 6 comes in 1,169 lbs lighter than the Armorlite EXP 1. The Armorlite EXP 1 requires a half-ton truck minimum while the Kimbo 6 needs a midsize.
 Armorlite Hard-Side (No Slide) |  Kimbo Campers Hard-Side (No Slide) | |
|---|---|---|
| Pricing | ||
| Base MSRP | — | $18,000 |
| Loaded MSRP | — | $22,000 |
| Weight & Truck Fit | ||
| Dry Weight | 1,519 lbs | 350 lbs★ |
| Wet Weight | 1,712 lbs | 430 lbs★ |
| Min Payload Needed | — | 600 lbs |
| Min Truck Class | Half-Ton | Midsize |
| Fits Short Bed | Yes | Yes |
| Tailgate | — | Keep Tailgate |
| Sleeping | ||
| Sleeps | 2 | 2 |
| Bed Type | Queen | Full |
| Orientation | — | East-West |
| Kitchen | ||
| Kitchen | Yes | Yes |
| Cooktop Burners | 0 | 1★ |
| Fridge | 12V Compressor | 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★ | 5 gal |
| Gray Water | 5 gal★ | 3 gal |
| Hot Water | Tankless | — |
| Electrical | ||
| Solar | 400W★ | 100W |
| Battery Type | Lithium | Lithium |
| Battery Capacity | 240Ah★ | 100Ah |
| Inverter | 2000W | — |
| 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-8 |
| Construction | ||
| Shell | Composite | Composite |
| Frame | Aluminum | Composite |
| Dimensions | ||
| Interior Height | 75" | 54" |
| Overall Length | 140" | 72" |
| Overall Width | 79.75" | 68" |
| Setup & Usability | ||
| Setup Time | — | No setup |
| People Needed | — | 1 |
| Jack Type | — | — |
Frequently Asked Questions
Which is lighter, the Armorlite EXP 1 or Kimbo 6?
The Kimbo 6 is lighter at 350 lbs dry weight, which is 1,169 lbs less than the Armorlite EXP 1.
Quick Verdict
Lighter
Kimbo 6
350 lbs dry
More Water
Armorlite EXP 1
19 gal fresh
More Solar
Armorlite EXP 1
400W