Armorlite Expedition Camper vs Capri Retreat
Side-by-side comparison of specs, features, and pricing
 Armorlite Hard-Side (No Slide) |  Capri Campers Hard-Side (No Slide) | |
|---|---|---|
| Pricing | ||
| Base MSRP | $45,000 | $16,000★ |
| Loaded MSRP | $65,000 | $22,000★ |
| Weight & Truck Fit | ||
| Dry Weight | 1,400 lbs | 1,200 lbs★ |
| Wet Weight | 1,800 lbs | — |
| Min Payload Needed | 2,000 lbs | 1,500 lbs★ |
| Min Truck Class | 3/4-Ton | Half-Ton |
| Fits Short Bed | Yes | Yes |
| Tailgate | Keep Tailgate | Remove Tailgate |
| Sleeping | ||
| Sleeps | 2 | 2 |
| Bed Type | Cabover Queen | Cabover Full |
| Orientation | East-West | North-South |
| Kitchen | ||
| Kitchen | Yes | Yes |
| Cooktop Burners | 2 | 2 |
| Fridge | 12V Compressor | 3-Way Absorption |
| Oven | No | No |
| Microwave | No | No |
| Bathroom | ||
| Bathroom | Wet Bath | None |
| Shower | Indoor | None |
| Toilet | Cassette | None |
| Water System | ||
| Fresh Water | 25 gal★ | 7 gal |
| Gray Water | 10 gal | — |
| Hot Water | — | — |
| Electrical | ||
| Solar | 300W | — |
| Battery Type | Lithium | AGM |
| Battery Capacity | 300Ah★ | 100Ah |
| Inverter | 2000W | — |
| Shore Power | — | — |
| Climate & Insulation | ||
| Furnace | Yes | Yes |
| Furnace BTU | 12,000 BTU★ | 10,000 BTU |
| A/C | No | No |
| A/C BTU | — | — |
| Season Rating | 4-Season★ | 3-Season |
| R-Value | R-12 | — |
| Construction | ||
| Shell | Aluminum | Aluminum |
| Frame | Aluminum | Wood |
| Dimensions | ||
| Interior Height | 74" | 72" |
| Overall Length | 100" | 108" |
| Overall Width | 82" | 82" |
| Setup & Usability | ||
| Setup Time | 15 min | — |
| People Needed | 1 | — |
| Jack Type | Manual | Manual |
Frequently Asked Questions
Which is lighter, the Armorlite Expedition Camper or Capri Retreat?
The Capri Retreat is lighter at 1,200 lbs dry weight, which is 200 lbs less than the Armorlite Expedition Camper.
Which costs less, the Armorlite Expedition Camper or Capri Retreat?
The Capri Retreat starts at $16,000, which is $29,000 less than the Armorlite Expedition Camper at $45,000.