Armorlite Expedition Camper vs nuCamp Cirrus 820
Side-by-side comparison of specs, features, and pricing
 Armorlite Hard-Side (No Slide) |  nuCamp RV Hard-Side (No Slide) | |
|---|---|---|
| Pricing | ||
| Base MSRP | $45,000 | $42,000★ |
| Loaded MSRP | $65,000 | $52,000★ |
| Weight & Truck Fit | ||
| Dry Weight | 1,400 lbs★ | 2,876 lbs |
| Wet Weight | 1,800 lbs | — |
| Min Payload Needed | 2,000 lbs★ | 3,000 lbs |
| Min Truck Class | 3/4-Ton | 3/4-Ton |
| Fits Short Bed | Yes | No |
| Tailgate | Keep Tailgate | Remove Tailgate |
| Sleeping | ||
| Sleeps | 2 | 3★ |
| Bed Type | Cabover Queen | Cabover Queen |
| Orientation | East-West | North-South |
| Kitchen | ||
| Kitchen | Yes | Yes |
| Cooktop Burners | 2 | 2 |
| Fridge | 12V Compressor | 12V Compressor |
| Oven | No | No |
| Microwave | No | No |
| Bathroom | ||
| Bathroom | Wet Bath | Dry Bath |
| Shower | Indoor | Indoor |
| Toilet | Cassette | Cassette |
| Water System | ||
| Fresh Water | 25 gal | 38 gal★ |
| Gray Water | 10 gal | 14 gal★ |
| Hot Water | — | — |
| Electrical | ||
| Solar | 300W★ | 200W |
| Battery Type | Lithium | Lithium |
| Battery Capacity | 300Ah★ | 200Ah |
| Inverter | 2000W | 2000W |
| Shore Power | — | 30A |
| Climate & Insulation | ||
| Furnace | Yes | Yes |
| Furnace BTU | 12,000 BTU | 16,000 BTU★ |
| A/C | No | Yes |
| A/C BTU | — | 9,200 BTU |
| Season Rating | 4-Season★ | 3-Season |
| R-Value | R-12 | — |
| Construction | ||
| Shell | Aluminum | Fiberglass |
| Frame | Aluminum | Aluminum |
| Dimensions | ||
| Interior Height | 74" | 78" |
| Overall Length | 100" | 142" |
| Overall Width | 82" | 96" |
| Setup & Usability | ||
| Setup Time | 15 min | — |
| People Needed | 1 | — |
| Jack Type | Manual | Electric |
Frequently Asked Questions
Which is lighter, the Armorlite Expedition Camper or nuCamp Cirrus 820?
The Armorlite Expedition Camper is lighter at 1,400 lbs dry weight, which is 1,476 lbs less than the nuCamp Cirrus 820.
Which costs less, the Armorlite Expedition Camper or nuCamp Cirrus 820?
The nuCamp Cirrus 820 starts at $42,000, which is $3,000 less than the Armorlite Expedition Camper at $45,000.
Which sleeps more people, the Armorlite Expedition Camper or nuCamp Cirrus 820?
The nuCamp Cirrus 820 sleeps 3 people compared to 2 for the Armorlite Expedition Camper.