Armorlite EXP 1 vs Sun Trek 800
Both the Armorlite EXP 1 and Sun Trek 800 are hard-side (no slide) truck campers. The Armorlite EXP 1 comes in 331 lbs lighter than the Sun Trek 800.
 Armorlite Hard-Side (No Slide) |  Sunset Park RV Hard-Side (No Slide) | |
|---|---|---|
| Pricing | ||
| Base MSRP | — | $15,000 |
| Loaded MSRP | — | $20,000 |
| Weight & Truck Fit | ||
| Dry Weight | 1,519 lbs★ | 1,850 lbs |
| Wet Weight | 1,712 lbs★ | 2,500 lbs |
| Min Payload Needed | — | 2,500 lbs |
| Min Truck Class | Half-Ton | Half-Ton |
| Fits Short Bed | Yes | No |
| Tailgate | — | Remove Tailgate |
| Sleeping | ||
| Sleeps | 2 | 3★ |
| Bed Type | Queen | Cabover Queen |
| Orientation | — | East-West |
| Kitchen | ||
| Kitchen | Yes | Yes |
| Cooktop Burners | 0 | 2★ |
| Fridge | 12V Compressor | 3-Way Absorption |
| Oven | No | No |
| Microwave | No | No |
| Bathroom | ||
| Bathroom | Cassette Only | Wet Bath |
| Shower | None | Indoor |
| Toilet | Cassette | Cassette |
| Water System | ||
| Fresh Water | 19 gal | 20 gal★ |
| Gray Water | 5 gal | 10 gal★ |
| Hot Water | Tankless | 6 Gallon Tank |
| Electrical | ||
| Solar | 400W★ | 0W |
| Battery Type | Lithium | Lead Acid |
| Battery Capacity | 240Ah★ | 100Ah |
| Inverter | 2000W★ | 0W |
| Shore Power | — | — |
| Climate & Insulation | ||
| Furnace | Yes | Yes |
| Furnace BTU | 7,500 BTU | — |
| A/C | No | No |
| A/C BTU | — | — |
| Season Rating | — | 3-Season |
| R-Value | — | R-7 |
| Construction | ||
| Shell | Composite | Aluminum |
| Frame | Aluminum | Aluminum |
| Dimensions | ||
| Interior Height | 75" | 76" |
| Overall Length | 140" | 168" |
| Overall Width | 79.75" | 90" |
| Setup & Usability | ||
| Setup Time | — | 15 min |
| People Needed | — | 1 |
| Jack Type | — | Manual |
Frequently Asked Questions
Which is lighter, the Armorlite EXP 1 or Sun Trek 800?
The Armorlite EXP 1 is lighter at 1,519 lbs dry weight, which is 331 lbs less than the Sun Trek 800.
Which sleeps more people, the Armorlite EXP 1 or Sun Trek 800?
The Sun Trek 800 sleeps 3 people compared to 2 for the Armorlite EXP 1.
Quick Verdict
Lighter
Armorlite EXP 1
1,519 lbs dry
More Water
Sun Trek 800
20 gal fresh
Sleeps More
Sun Trek 800
3 people