nuCamp Cirrus 620 vs Kingstar Explorer 8
Side-by-side comparison of specs, features, and pricing
 nuCamp RV Hard-Side (No Slide) |  Kingstar Hard-Side (No Slide) | |
|---|---|---|
| Pricing | ||
| Base MSRP | $34,000 | $15,000★ |
| Loaded MSRP | $42,000 | $22,000★ |
| Weight & Truck Fit | ||
| Dry Weight | 1,565 lbs★ | 1,800 lbs |
| Wet Weight | — | 2,300 lbs |
| Min Payload Needed | 2,300 lbs★ | 2,500 lbs |
| Min Truck Class | Half-Ton | 3/4-Ton |
| Fits Short Bed | Yes | No |
| Tailgate | Remove Tailgate | Remove Tailgate |
| Sleeping | ||
| Sleeps | 2 | 3★ |
| Bed Type | Cabover Queen | Cabover Queen |
| Orientation | North-South | East-West |
| Kitchen | ||
| Kitchen | Yes | Yes |
| Cooktop Burners | 2 | 2 |
| Fridge | 12V Compressor | 12V Compressor |
| Oven | No | No |
| Microwave | No | No |
| Bathroom | ||
| Bathroom | Dry Bath | Wet Bath |
| Shower | Indoor | Indoor |
| Toilet | Cassette | Cassette |
| Water System | ||
| Fresh Water | 20 gal | 20 gal |
| Gray Water | 8 gal | 12 gal★ |
| Hot Water | — | — |
| Electrical | ||
| Solar | 200W★ | 100W |
| Battery Type | Lithium | AGM |
| Battery Capacity | 200Ah★ | 100Ah |
| Inverter | 2000W | — |
| Shore Power | 30A★ | 15A |
| Climate & Insulation | ||
| Furnace | Yes | Yes |
| Furnace BTU | 12,000 BTU | 16,000 BTU★ |
| A/C | No | No |
| A/C BTU | — | — |
| Season Rating | 3-Season | 3-Season |
| R-Value | — | R-7 |
| Construction | ||
| Shell | Fiberglass | Fiberglass |
| Frame | Aluminum | Aluminum |
| Dimensions | ||
| Interior Height | 76" | 76" |
| Overall Length | 118" | 130" |
| Overall Width | 85" | 88" |
| Setup & Usability | ||
| Setup Time | — | 15 min |
| People Needed | — | 1 |
| Jack Type | Electric | Manual |
Frequently Asked Questions
Which is lighter, the nuCamp Cirrus 620 or Kingstar Explorer 8?
The nuCamp Cirrus 620 is lighter at 1,565 lbs dry weight, which is 235 lbs less than the Kingstar Explorer 8.
Which costs less, the nuCamp Cirrus 620 or Kingstar Explorer 8?
The Kingstar Explorer 8 starts at $15,000, which is $19,000 less than the nuCamp Cirrus 620 at $34,000.
Which sleeps more people, the nuCamp Cirrus 620 or Kingstar Explorer 8?
The Kingstar Explorer 8 sleeps 3 people compared to 2 for the nuCamp Cirrus 620.