Armorlite Expedition Camper vs Kingstar Explorer 8
Side-by-side comparison of specs, features, and pricing
 Armorlite Hard-Side (No Slide) |  Kingstar Hard-Side (No Slide) | |
|---|---|---|
| Pricing | ||
| Base MSRP | $45,000 | $15,000★ |
| Loaded MSRP | $65,000 | $22,000★ |
| Weight & Truck Fit | ||
| Dry Weight | 1,400 lbs★ | 1,800 lbs |
| Wet Weight | 1,800 lbs★ | 2,300 lbs |
| Min Payload Needed | 2,000 lbs★ | 2,500 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 | East-West |
| Kitchen | ||
| Kitchen | Yes | Yes |
| Cooktop Burners | 2 | 2 |
| Fridge | 12V Compressor | 12V Compressor |
| Oven | No | No |
| Microwave | No | No |
| Bathroom | ||
| Bathroom | Wet Bath | Wet Bath |
| Shower | Indoor | Indoor |
| Toilet | Cassette | Cassette |
| Water System | ||
| Fresh Water | 25 gal★ | 20 gal |
| Gray Water | 10 gal | 12 gal★ |
| Hot Water | — | — |
| Electrical | ||
| Solar | 300W★ | 100W |
| Battery Type | Lithium | AGM |
| Battery Capacity | 300Ah★ | 100Ah |
| Inverter | 2000W | — |
| Shore Power | — | 15A |
| Climate & Insulation | ||
| Furnace | Yes | Yes |
| Furnace BTU | 12,000 BTU | 16,000 BTU★ |
| A/C | No | No |
| A/C BTU | — | — |
| Season Rating | 4-Season★ | 3-Season |
| R-Value | R-12★ | R-7 |
| Construction | ||
| Shell | Aluminum | Fiberglass |
| Frame | Aluminum | Aluminum |
| Dimensions | ||
| Interior Height | 74" | 76" |
| Overall Length | 100" | 130" |
| Overall Width | 82" | 88" |
| Setup & Usability | ||
| Setup Time | 15 min | 15 min |
| People Needed | 1 | 1 |
| Jack Type | Manual | Manual |
Frequently Asked Questions
Which is lighter, the Armorlite Expedition Camper or Kingstar Explorer 8?
The Armorlite Expedition Camper is lighter at 1,400 lbs dry weight, which is 400 lbs less than the Kingstar Explorer 8.
Which costs less, the Armorlite Expedition Camper or Kingstar Explorer 8?
The Kingstar Explorer 8 starts at $15,000, which is $30,000 less than the Armorlite Expedition Camper at $45,000.
Which sleeps more people, the Armorlite Expedition Camper or Kingstar Explorer 8?
The Kingstar Explorer 8 sleeps 3 people compared to 2 for the Armorlite Expedition Camper.