Armorlite Expedition Camper vs Modern Buggy Standard
Side-by-side comparison of specs, features, and pricing
 Armorlite Hard-Side (No Slide) |  Modern Buggy Hard-Side (No Slide) | |
|---|---|---|
| Pricing | ||
| Base MSRP | $45,000 | $22,000★ |
| Loaded MSRP | $65,000 | $32,000★ |
| Weight & Truck Fit | ||
| Dry Weight | 1,400 lbs | 900 lbs★ |
| Wet Weight | 1,800 lbs | 1,100 lbs★ |
| Min Payload Needed | 2,000 lbs | 1,200 lbs★ |
| Min Truck Class | 3/4-Ton | Half-Ton |
| Fits Short Bed | Yes | Yes |
| Tailgate | Keep Tailgate | Keep Tailgate |
| Sleeping | ||
| Sleeps | 2 | 2 |
| Bed Type | Cabover Queen | Cabover Queen |
| Orientation | East-West | East-West |
| Kitchen | ||
| Kitchen | Yes | Yes |
| Cooktop Burners | 2★ | 1 |
| Fridge | 12V Compressor | 12V Compressor |
| Oven | No | No |
| Microwave | No | No |
| Bathroom | ||
| Bathroom | Wet Bath | None |
| Shower | Indoor | None |
| Toilet | Cassette | None |
| Water System | ||
| Fresh Water | 25 gal★ | 10 gal |
| Gray Water | 10 gal | — |
| Hot Water | — | — |
| Electrical | ||
| Solar | 300W★ | 100W |
| Battery Type | Lithium | Lithium |
| Battery Capacity | 300Ah★ | 100Ah |
| Inverter | 2000W★ | 500W |
| Shore Power | — | — |
| Climate & Insulation | ||
| Furnace | Yes | No |
| Furnace BTU | 12,000 BTU | — |
| A/C | No | No |
| A/C BTU | — | — |
| Season Rating | 4-Season★ | 3-Season |
| R-Value | R-12★ | R-6 |
| Construction | ||
| Shell | Aluminum | Fiberglass |
| Frame | Aluminum | Aluminum |
| Dimensions | ||
| Interior Height | 74" | 68" |
| Overall Length | 100" | 88" |
| Overall Width | 82" | 76" |
| 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 Modern Buggy Standard?
The Modern Buggy Standard is lighter at 900 lbs dry weight, which is 500 lbs less than the Armorlite Expedition Camper.
Which costs less, the Armorlite Expedition Camper or Modern Buggy Standard?
The Modern Buggy Standard starts at $22,000, which is $23,000 less than the Armorlite Expedition Camper at $45,000.