Bigfoot 1500 Series vs Kingstar Explorer 8
Side-by-side comparison of specs, features, and pricing
 Bigfoot Industries Hard-Side (No Slide) |  Kingstar Hard-Side (No Slide) | |
|---|---|---|
| Pricing | ||
| Base MSRP | — | $15,000 |
| Loaded MSRP | — | $22,000 |
| Weight & Truck Fit | ||
| Dry Weight | 2,950 lbs | 1,800 lbs★ |
| Wet Weight | — | 2,300 lbs |
| Min Payload Needed | — | 2,500 lbs |
| Min Truck Class | 1-Ton | 3/4-Ton |
| Fits Short Bed | No | No |
| Tailgate | — | Remove Tailgate |
| Sleeping | ||
| Sleeps | 2 | 3★ |
| Bed Type | Cabover Queen | Cabover Queen |
| Orientation | — | East-West |
| Kitchen | ||
| Kitchen | Yes | Yes |
| Cooktop Burners | 0 | 2★ |
| Fridge | — | 12V Compressor |
| Oven | No | No |
| Microwave | No | No |
| Bathroom | ||
| Bathroom | Wet Bath | Wet Bath |
| Shower | None | Indoor |
| Toilet | Cassette | Cassette |
| Water System | ||
| Fresh Water | — | 20 gal |
| Gray Water | — | 12 gal |
| Hot Water | — | — |
| Electrical | ||
| Solar | — | 100W |
| Battery Type | — | AGM |
| Battery Capacity | — | 100Ah |
| Inverter | — | — |
| Shore Power | — | 15A |
| Climate & Insulation | ||
| Furnace | No | Yes |
| Furnace BTU | — | 16,000 BTU |
| A/C | No | No |
| A/C BTU | — | — |
| Season Rating | — | 3-Season |
| R-Value | — | R-7 |
| Construction | ||
| Shell | Molded Fiberglass | Fiberglass |
| Frame | Composite | Aluminum |
| Dimensions | ||
| Interior Height | — | 76" |
| Overall Length | — | 130" |
| Overall Width | — | 88" |
| Setup & Usability | ||
| Setup Time | — | 15 min |
| People Needed | — | 1 |
| Jack Type | — | Manual |
Frequently Asked Questions
Which is lighter, the Bigfoot 1500 Series or Kingstar Explorer 8?
The Kingstar Explorer 8 is lighter at 1,800 lbs dry weight, which is 1,150 lbs less than the Bigfoot 1500 Series.
Which sleeps more people, the Bigfoot 1500 Series or Kingstar Explorer 8?
The Kingstar Explorer 8 sleeps 3 people compared to 2 for the Bigfoot 1500 Series.