Kimbo 6 vs Rugged Mountain Polar 990
Side-by-side comparison of specs, features, and pricing
 Kimbo Campers Hard-Side (No Slide) |  Rugged Mountain Custom RV Hard-Side (No Slide) | |
|---|---|---|
| Pricing | ||
| Base MSRP | $18,000★ | $38,000 |
| Loaded MSRP | $22,000★ | $52,000 |
| Weight & Truck Fit | ||
| Dry Weight | 350 lbs★ | 2,800 lbs |
| Wet Weight | 430 lbs★ | 3,500 lbs |
| Min Payload Needed | 600 lbs★ | 4,000 lbs |
| Min Truck Class | Midsize | 1-Ton |
| Fits Short Bed | Yes | No |
| Tailgate | Keep Tailgate | Remove Tailgate |
| Sleeping | ||
| Sleeps | 2 | 4★ |
| Bed Type | Full | Cabover Queen |
| Orientation | East-West | East-West |
| Kitchen | ||
| Kitchen | Yes | Yes |
| Cooktop Burners | 1 | 3★ |
| Fridge | 12V Compressor | 3-Way Absorption |
| Oven | No | Yes |
| Microwave | No | No |
| Bathroom | ||
| Bathroom | None | Wet Bath |
| Shower | None | Indoor |
| Toilet | None | Gravity |
| Water System | ||
| Fresh Water | 5 gal | 40 gal★ |
| Gray Water | 3 gal | 25 gal★ |
| Hot Water | — | 6 Gallon Tank |
| Electrical | ||
| Solar | 100W | 200W★ |
| Battery Type | Lithium | AGM |
| Battery Capacity | 100Ah | 130Ah★ |
| Inverter | — | 2000W |
| Shore Power | — | 30A |
| Climate & Insulation | ||
| Furnace | No | Yes |
| Furnace BTU | — | 25,000 BTU |
| A/C | No | Yes |
| A/C BTU | — | 11,000 BTU |
| Season Rating | 3-Season | 4-Season★ |
| R-Value | R-8 | R-16★ |
| Construction | ||
| Shell | Composite | Fiberglass |
| Frame | Composite | Aluminum |
| Dimensions | ||
| Interior Height | 54" | 78" |
| Overall Length | 72" | 190" |
| Overall Width | 68" | 96" |
| Setup & Usability | ||
| Setup Time | No setup★ | 15 min |
| People Needed | 1 | 1 |
| Jack Type | — | Electric |
Frequently Asked Questions
Which is lighter, the Kimbo 6 or Rugged Mountain Polar 990?
The Kimbo 6 is lighter at 350 lbs dry weight, which is 2,450 lbs less than the Rugged Mountain Polar 990.
Which costs less, the Kimbo 6 or Rugged Mountain Polar 990?
The Kimbo 6 starts at $18,000, which is $20,000 less than the Rugged Mountain Polar 990 at $38,000.
Which sleeps more people, the Kimbo 6 or Rugged Mountain Polar 990?
The Rugged Mountain Polar 990 sleeps 4 people compared to 2 for the Kimbo 6.