Kingstar Explorer 8 vs OV-X V1
Side-by-side comparison of specs, features, and pricing
 Kingstar Hard-Side (No Slide) |  Soaring Eagle Campers Hard-Side (No Slide) | |
|---|---|---|
| Pricing | ||
| Base MSRP | $15,000★ | $48,000 |
| Loaded MSRP | $22,000★ | $68,000 |
| Weight & Truck Fit | ||
| Dry Weight | 1,800 lbs | 1,500 lbs★ |
| Wet Weight | 2,300 lbs | 1,900 lbs★ |
| Min Payload Needed | 2,500 lbs | 2,000 lbs★ |
| Min Truck Class | 3/4-Ton | 3/4-Ton |
| Fits Short Bed | No | Yes |
| Tailgate | Remove Tailgate | Keep Tailgate |
| Sleeping | ||
| Sleeps | 3★ | 2 |
| Bed Type | Cabover Queen | Cabover Queen |
| Orientation | East-West | East-West |
| Kitchen | ||
| Kitchen | Yes | Yes |
| Cooktop Burners | 2 | 2 |
| Fridge | 12V Compressor | 12V Compressor |
| Oven | No | No |
| Microwave | No | No |
| Bathroom | ||
| Bathroom | Wet Bath | None |
| Shower | Indoor | None |
| Toilet | Cassette | Portable |
| Water System | ||
| Fresh Water | 20 gal★ | 18 gal |
| Gray Water | 12 gal★ | 8 gal |
| Hot Water | — | — |
| Electrical | ||
| Solar | 100W | 300W★ |
| Battery Type | AGM | Lithium |
| Battery Capacity | 100Ah | 300Ah★ |
| Inverter | — | 2000W |
| Shore Power | 15A | — |
| Climate & Insulation | ||
| Furnace | Yes | No |
| Furnace BTU | 16,000 BTU | — |
| A/C | No | No |
| A/C BTU | — | — |
| Season Rating | 3-Season | 3-Season |
| R-Value | R-7 | R-12★ |
| Construction | ||
| Shell | Fiberglass | Composite |
| Frame | Aluminum | Aluminum |
| Dimensions | ||
| Interior Height | 76" | 74" |
| Overall Length | 130" | 102" |
| Overall Width | 88" | 84" |
| Setup & Usability | ||
| Setup Time | 15 min | 15 min |
| People Needed | 1 | 1 |
| Jack Type | Manual | Manual |
Frequently Asked Questions
Which is lighter, the Kingstar Explorer 8 or OV-X V1?
The OV-X V1 is lighter at 1,500 lbs dry weight, which is 300 lbs less than the Kingstar Explorer 8.
Which costs less, the Kingstar Explorer 8 or OV-X V1?
The Kingstar Explorer 8 starts at $15,000, which is $33,000 less than the OV-X V1 at $48,000.
Which sleeps more people, the Kingstar Explorer 8 or OV-X V1?
The Kingstar Explorer 8 sleeps 3 people compared to 2 for the OV-X V1.