EarthCruiser GZL vs TAXA Mantis
Side-by-side comparison of specs, features, and pricing
 EarthCruiser Pop-Up (Hard-Side) |  TAXA Outdoors Pop-Up (Hard-Side) | |
|---|---|---|
| Pricing | ||
| Base MSRP | $65,000 | — |
| Loaded MSRP | $85,000 | — |
| Weight & Truck Fit | ||
| Dry Weight | 1,900 lbs★ | 2,600 lbs |
| Wet Weight | — | — |
| Min Payload Needed | 2,500 lbs | — |
| Min Truck Class | 3/4-Ton | — |
| Fits Short Bed | Yes | No |
| Tailgate | Remove Tailgate | — |
| Sleeping | ||
| Sleeps | 2 | 4★ |
| Bed Type | Queen | Dinette Conversion |
| Orientation | East-West | — |
| Kitchen | ||
| Kitchen | Yes | Yes |
| Cooktop Burners | 2 | 2 |
| Fridge | 12V Compressor | 12V Compressor |
| Oven | No | No |
| Microwave | No | No |
| Bathroom | ||
| Bathroom | Outdoor Only | Wet Bath |
| Shower | Outdoor | None |
| Toilet | Cassette | None |
| Water System | ||
| Fresh Water | 22 gal★ | 20 gal |
| Gray Water | 10 gal | 11 gal★ |
| Hot Water | Tankless | — |
| Electrical | ||
| Solar | 300W★ | 160W |
| Battery Type | Lithium | — |
| Battery Capacity | 300Ah | — |
| Inverter | 2000W | — |
| Shore Power | — | — |
| Climate & Insulation | ||
| Furnace | Yes | Yes |
| Furnace BTU | 12,000 BTU | 13,500 BTU★ |
| A/C | No | Yes |
| A/C BTU | — | 8,000 BTU |
| Season Rating | 4-Season | 4-Season |
| R-Value | R-12 | — |
| Construction | ||
| Shell | Composite | Aluminum |
| Frame | Composite | Aluminum |
| Dimensions | ||
| Interior Height | 76" | — |
| Overall Length | — | 218" |
| Overall Width | — | 80" |
| Setup & Usability | ||
| Setup Time | 1 min | — |
| People Needed | 1 | — |
| Jack Type | Manual | — |
Frequently Asked Questions
Which is lighter, the EarthCruiser GZL or TAXA Mantis?
The EarthCruiser GZL is lighter at 1,900 lbs dry weight, which is 700 lbs less than the TAXA Mantis.
Which sleeps more people, the EarthCruiser GZL or TAXA Mantis?
The TAXA Mantis sleeps 4 people compared to 2 for the EarthCruiser GZL.