Bear Adventure BC-4 vs Kingstar Explorer 8
Side-by-side comparison of specs, features, and pricing
 BEAR Adventure Vehicles Hard-Side (No Slide) |  Kingstar Hard-Side (No Slide) | |
|---|---|---|
| Pricing | ||
| Base MSRP | $25,000 | $15,000★ |
| Loaded MSRP | $35,000 | $22,000★ |
| Weight & Truck Fit | ||
| Dry Weight | 950 lbs★ | 1,800 lbs |
| Wet Weight | 1,200 lbs★ | 2,300 lbs |
| Min Payload Needed | 1,300 lbs★ | 2,500 lbs |
| Min Truck Class | Half-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 | None | Wet Bath |
| Shower | None | Indoor |
| Toilet | None | Cassette |
| Water System | ||
| Fresh Water | 12 gal | 20 gal★ |
| Gray Water | — | 12 gal |
| Hot Water | — | — |
| Electrical | ||
| Solar | 200W★ | 100W |
| Battery Type | Lithium | AGM |
| Battery Capacity | 200Ah★ | 100Ah |
| Inverter | 1000W | — |
| Shore Power | — | 15A |
| Climate & Insulation | ||
| Furnace | No | Yes |
| Furnace BTU | — | 16,000 BTU |
| A/C | No | No |
| A/C BTU | — | — |
| Season Rating | 3-Season | 3-Season |
| R-Value | R-7 | R-7 |
| Construction | ||
| Shell | Aluminum | Fiberglass |
| Frame | Aluminum | Aluminum |
| Dimensions | ||
| Interior Height | 70" | 76" |
| Overall Length | 92" | 130" |
| Overall Width | 78" | 88" |
| Setup & Usability | ||
| Setup Time | 15 min | 15 min |
| People Needed | 1 | 1 |
| Jack Type | Manual | Manual |
Frequently Asked Questions
Which is lighter, the Bear Adventure BC-4 or Kingstar Explorer 8?
The Bear Adventure BC-4 is lighter at 950 lbs dry weight, which is 850 lbs less than the Kingstar Explorer 8.
Which costs less, the Bear Adventure BC-4 or Kingstar Explorer 8?
The Kingstar Explorer 8 starts at $15,000, which is $10,000 less than the Bear Adventure BC-4 at $25,000.
Which sleeps more people, the Bear Adventure BC-4 or Kingstar Explorer 8?
The Kingstar Explorer 8 sleeps 3 people compared to 2 for the Bear Adventure BC-4.