Bundutec Cape vs Bundutec Riptide
The Bundutec Cape is a pop-up (hard-side) camper while the Bundutec Riptide is a shell / canopy, both made by Bundutec USA. The Bundutec Riptide comes in 800 lbs lighter than the Bundutec Cape. The Bundutec Cape requires a 3/4-ton truck minimum while the Bundutec Riptide needs a midsize.
![]() Bundutec USA Pop-Up (Hard-Side) | ![]() Bundutec USA Shell / Canopy | |
|---|---|---|
| Pricing | ||
| Base MSRP | — | — |
| Loaded MSRP | — | — |
| Weight & Truck Fit | ||
| Dry Weight | 1,640 lbs | 840 lbs★ |
| Wet Weight | 1,899 lbs | — |
| Min Payload Needed | — | — |
| Min Truck Class | 3/4-Ton | Midsize |
| Fits Short Bed | No | Yes |
| Tailgate | — | — |
| Sleeping | ||
| Sleeps | 2 | 2 |
| Bed Type | Queen | — |
| Orientation | North-South | — |
| Kitchen | ||
| Kitchen | Yes | No |
| Cooktop Burners | 2★ | 0 |
| Fridge | 12V Compressor | 12V Compressor |
| Oven | No | No |
| Microwave | No | No |
| Bathroom | ||
| Bathroom | None | None |
| Shower | None | None |
| Toilet | None | None |
| Water System | ||
| Fresh Water | 23 gal | — |
| Gray Water | — | — |
| Hot Water | Tankless | — |
| Electrical | ||
| Solar | 190W★ | 0W |
| Battery Type | Lithium | Lithium |
| Battery Capacity | 100Ah★ | 50Ah |
| Inverter | — | — |
| Shore Power | — | — |
| Climate & Insulation | ||
| Furnace | Yes | No |
| Furnace BTU | — | — |
| A/C | No | No |
| A/C BTU | — | — |
| Season Rating | — | — |
| R-Value | — | — |
| Construction | ||
| Shell | — | — |
| Frame | — | — |
| Dimensions | ||
| Interior Height | 81" | 77" |
| Overall Length | 151" | 115" |
| Overall Width | 84" | 74" |
| Setup & Usability | ||
| Setup Time | — | — |
| People Needed | — | — |
| Jack Type | — | — |
Frequently Asked Questions
Which is lighter, the Bundutec Cape or Bundutec Riptide?
The Bundutec Riptide is lighter at 840 lbs dry weight, which is 800 lbs less than the Bundutec Cape.
What type of campers are the Bundutec Cape and Bundutec Riptide?
The Bundutec Cape is a pop-up (hard-side) camper while the Bundutec Riptide is a shell / canopy camper. These different styles offer different trade-offs in weight, features, and living space.
Quick Verdict
Lighter
Bundutec Riptide
840 lbs dry

