BBI Off-Road Ultralight vs Rugged Mountain Polar 990
Side-by-side comparison of specs, features, and pricing
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|---|---|---|
| Pricing | ||
| Base MSRP | $28,000★ | $38,000 |
| Loaded MSRP | $38,000★ | $52,000 |
| Weight & Truck Fit | ||
| Dry Weight | 750 lbs★ | 2,800 lbs |
| Wet Weight | 900 lbs★ | 3,500 lbs |
| Min Payload Needed | 1,000 lbs★ | 4,000 lbs |
| Min Truck Class | Half-Ton | 1-Ton |
| Fits Short Bed | Yes | No |
| Tailgate | Keep Tailgate | Remove Tailgate |
| Sleeping | ||
| Sleeps | 2 | 4★ |
| Bed Type | Cabover Queen | Cabover Queen |
| Orientation | East-West | East-West |
| Kitchen | ||
| Kitchen | Yes | Yes |
| Cooktop Burners | 1 | 3★ |
| Fridge | — | 3-Way Absorption |
| Oven | No | Yes |
| Microwave | No | No |
| Bathroom | ||
| Bathroom | None | Wet Bath |
| Shower | None | Indoor |
| Toilet | None | Gravity |
| Water System | ||
| Fresh Water | 8 gal | 40 gal★ |
| Gray Water | — | 25 gal |
| Hot Water | — | 6 Gallon Tank |
| Electrical | ||
| Solar | 200W | 200W |
| Battery Type | Lithium | AGM |
| Battery Capacity | 100Ah | 130Ah★ |
| Inverter | 500W | 2000W★ |
| Shore Power | — | 30A |
| Climate & Insulation | ||
| Furnace | No | Yes |
| Furnace BTU | — | 25,000 BTU |
| A/C | No | Yes |
| A/C BTU | — | 11,000 BTU |
| Season Rating | 3-Season | 4-Season★ |
| R-Value | R-6 | R-16★ |
| Construction | ||
| Shell | Aluminum | Fiberglass |
| Frame | Aluminum | Aluminum |
| Dimensions | ||
| Interior Height | 66" | 78" |
| Overall Length | 86" | 190" |
| Overall Width | 76" | 96" |
| Setup & Usability | ||
| Setup Time | 15 min | 15 min |
| People Needed | 1 | 1 |
| Jack Type | Manual | Electric |
Frequently Asked Questions
Which is lighter, the BBI Off-Road Ultralight or Rugged Mountain Polar 990?
The BBI Off-Road Ultralight is lighter at 750 lbs dry weight, which is 2,050 lbs less than the Rugged Mountain Polar 990.
Which costs less, the BBI Off-Road Ultralight or Rugged Mountain Polar 990?
The BBI Off-Road Ultralight starts at $28,000, which is $10,000 less than the Rugged Mountain Polar 990 at $38,000.
Which sleeps more people, the BBI Off-Road Ultralight or Rugged Mountain Polar 990?
The Rugged Mountain Polar 990 sleeps 4 people compared to 2 for the BBI Off-Road Ultralight.

