Armorlite EXP 1 vs Lance 850
Both the Armorlite EXP 1 and Lance 850 are hard-side (no slide) truck campers. The Armorlite EXP 1 comes in 1,187 lbs lighter than the Lance 850. The Armorlite EXP 1 requires a half-ton truck minimum while the Lance 850 needs a 3/4-ton.
 Armorlite Hard-Side (No Slide) |  Lance Campers Hard-Side (No Slide) | |
|---|---|---|
| Pricing | ||
| Base MSRP | — | — |
| Loaded MSRP | — | — |
| Weight & Truck Fit | ||
| Dry Weight | 1,519 lbs★ | 2,706 lbs |
| Wet Weight | 1,712 lbs★ | 3,040 lbs |
| Min Payload Needed | — | — |
| Min Truck Class | Half-Ton | 3/4-Ton |
| Fits Short Bed | Yes | Yes |
| Tailgate | — | — |
| Sleeping | ||
| Sleeps | 2 | 5★ |
| Bed Type | Queen | Queen |
| Orientation | — | East-West |
| Kitchen | ||
| Kitchen | Yes | Yes |
| Cooktop Burners | 0 | 2★ |
| Fridge | 12V Compressor | 12V Compressor |
| Oven | No | No |
| Microwave | No | No |
| Bathroom | ||
| Bathroom | Cassette Only | Dry Bath |
| Shower | None | Indoor |
| Toilet | Cassette | Gravity |
| Water System | ||
| Fresh Water | 19 gal | 30 gal★ |
| Gray Water | 5 gal | 20 gal★ |
| Hot Water | Tankless | 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 | Fiberglass |
| Frame | Aluminum | Aluminum |
| Dimensions | ||
| Interior Height | 75" | 76" |
| Overall Length | 140" | 211" |
| Overall Width | 79.75" | 96" |
| Setup & Usability | ||
| Setup Time | — | — |
| People Needed | — | — |
| Jack Type | — | Electric |
Frequently Asked Questions
Which is lighter, the Armorlite EXP 1 or Lance 850?
The Armorlite EXP 1 is lighter at 1,519 lbs dry weight, which is 1,187 lbs less than the Lance 850.
Which sleeps more people, the Armorlite EXP 1 or Lance 850?
The Lance 850 sleeps 5 people compared to 2 for the Armorlite EXP 1.
Quick Verdict
Lighter
Armorlite EXP 1
1,519 lbs dry
More Water
Lance 850
30 gal fresh
Sleeps More
Lance 850
5 people