Capri Cowboy vs Capri Retreat
Both the Capri Cowboy and Capri Retreat are hard-side (no slide) truck campers, both made by Capri Campers. They weigh within 100 lbs of each other.
![]() Capri Campers Hard-Side (No Slide) | ![]() Capri Campers Hard-Side (No Slide) | |
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| Pricing | ||
| Base MSRP | — | $16,000 |
| Loaded MSRP | — | $22,000 |
| Weight & Truck Fit | ||
| Dry Weight | 1,100 lbs★ | 1,200 lbs |
| Wet Weight | — | — |
| Min Payload Needed | — | 1,500 lbs |
| Min Truck Class | Half-Ton | Half-Ton |
| Fits Short Bed | Yes | Yes |
| Tailgate | — | Remove Tailgate |
| Sleeping | ||
| Sleeps | 2 | 2 |
| Bed Type | Cabover Queen | Cabover Full |
| Orientation | — | North-South |
| Kitchen | ||
| Kitchen | Yes | Yes |
| Cooktop Burners | 2 | 2 |
| Fridge | 3-Way Absorption | 3-Way Absorption |
| Oven | No | No |
| Microwave | No | No |
| Bathroom | ||
| Bathroom | None | None |
| Shower | None | None |
| Toilet | None | None |
| Water System | ||
| Fresh Water | 7 gal | 7 gal |
| Gray Water | — | — |
| Hot Water | — | — |
| Electrical | ||
| Solar | — | — |
| Battery Type | — | AGM |
| Battery Capacity | — | 100Ah |
| Inverter | — | — |
| Shore Power | — | — |
| Climate & Insulation | ||
| Furnace | Yes | Yes |
| Furnace BTU | — | 10,000 BTU |
| A/C | No | No |
| A/C BTU | — | — |
| Season Rating | — | 3-Season |
| R-Value | — | — |
| Construction | ||
| Shell | Aluminum | Aluminum |
| Frame | Wood | Wood |
| Dimensions | ||
| Interior Height | — | 72" |
| Overall Length | — | 108" |
| Overall Width | — | 82" |
| Setup & Usability | ||
| Setup Time | — | — |
| People Needed | — | — |
| Jack Type | — | Manual |
Frequently Asked Questions
Which is lighter, the Capri Cowboy or Capri Retreat?
The Capri Cowboy is lighter at 1,100 lbs dry weight, which is 100 lbs less than the Capri Retreat.
Quick Verdict
Lighter
Capri Cowboy
1,100 lbs dry

