Cube Series C1 vs Kingstar Explorer 8
Side-by-side comparison of specs, features, and pricing
 Cube Series Hard-Side (No Slide) |  Kingstar Hard-Side (No Slide) | |
|---|---|---|
| Pricing | ||
| Base MSRP | $22,000 | $15,000★ |
| Loaded MSRP | $28,000 | $22,000★ |
| Weight & Truck Fit | ||
| Dry Weight | 1,200 lbs★ | 1,800 lbs |
| Wet Weight | 1,600 lbs★ | 2,300 lbs |
| Min Payload Needed | 1,500 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 | Full | Cabover Queen |
| Orientation | North-South | East-West |
| Kitchen | ||
| Kitchen | Yes | Yes |
| Cooktop Burners | 1 | 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 | 7 gal | 20 gal★ |
| Gray Water | 5 gal | 12 gal★ |
| Hot Water | None | — |
| Electrical | ||
| Solar | 200W★ | 100W |
| Battery Type | Lithium | AGM |
| Battery Capacity | 100Ah | 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-10★ | R-7 |
| Construction | ||
| Shell | Aluminum | Fiberglass |
| Frame | Aluminum | Aluminum |
| Dimensions | ||
| Interior Height | 60" | 76" |
| Overall Length | 84" | 130" |
| Overall Width | 72" | 88" |
| Setup & Usability | ||
| Setup Time | 5 min★ | 15 min |
| People Needed | 1 | 1 |
| Jack Type | — | Manual |
Frequently Asked Questions
Which is lighter, the Cube Series C1 or Kingstar Explorer 8?
The Cube Series C1 is lighter at 1,200 lbs dry weight, which is 600 lbs less than the Kingstar Explorer 8.
Which costs less, the Cube Series C1 or Kingstar Explorer 8?
The Kingstar Explorer 8 starts at $15,000, which is $7,000 less than the Cube Series C1 at $22,000.
Which sleeps more people, the Cube Series C1 or Kingstar Explorer 8?
The Kingstar Explorer 8 sleeps 3 people compared to 2 for the Cube Series C1.