Armorlite Expedition Camper vs Palomino SS-1240

Side-by-side comparison of specs, features, and pricing

Armorlite Expedition Camper
Armorlite Expedition Camper

Armorlite

Hard-Side (No Slide)
Palomino SS-1240
Palomino SS-1240

Palomino (Forest River)

Hard-Side (No Slide)
Pricing
Base MSRP$45,000$32,000
Loaded MSRP$65,000$42,000
Weight & Truck Fit
Dry Weight1,400 lbs2,500 lbs
Wet Weight1,800 lbs3,150 lbs
Min Payload Needed2,000 lbs3,500 lbs
Min Truck Class3/4-Ton3/4-Ton
Fits Short BedYesNo
TailgateKeep TailgateRemove Tailgate
Sleeping
Sleeps24
Bed TypeCabover QueenCabover Queen
OrientationEast-WestNorth-South
Kitchen
KitchenYesYes
Cooktop Burners23
Fridge12V Compressor3-Way Absorption
OvenNoNo
MicrowaveNoNo
Bathroom
BathroomWet BathWet Bath
ShowerIndoorIndoor
ToiletCassetteCassette
Water System
Fresh Water25 gal22 gal
Gray Water10 gal14 gal
Hot Water6 Gallon Tank
Electrical
Solar300W100W
Battery TypeLithiumAGM
Battery Capacity300Ah100Ah
Inverter2000W1000W
Shore Power30A
Climate & Insulation
FurnaceYesYes
Furnace BTU12,000 BTU16,000 BTU
A/CNoYes
A/C BTU9,200 BTU
Season Rating4-Season3-Season
R-ValueR-12R-6
Construction
ShellAluminumFiberglass
FrameAluminumAluminum
Dimensions
Interior Height74"78"
Overall Length100"150"
Overall Width82"96"
Setup & Usability
Setup Time15 min
People Needed11
Jack TypeManualElectric

Frequently Asked Questions

Which is lighter, the Armorlite Expedition Camper or Palomino SS-1240?

The Armorlite Expedition Camper is lighter at 1,400 lbs dry weight, which is 1,100 lbs less than the Palomino SS-1240.

Which costs less, the Armorlite Expedition Camper or Palomino SS-1240?

The Palomino SS-1240 starts at $32,000, which is $13,000 less than the Armorlite Expedition Camper at $45,000.

Which sleeps more people, the Armorlite Expedition Camper or Palomino SS-1240?

The Palomino SS-1240 sleeps 4 people compared to 2 for the Armorlite Expedition Camper.