Lance 650 vs Rugged Mountain Polar 990
Side-by-side comparison of specs, features, and pricing
![]() Lance Campers Hard-Side (No Slide) | ![]() Rugged Mountain Custom RV Hard-Side (No Slide) | |
|---|---|---|
| Pricing | ||
| Base MSRP | $32,000★ | $38,000 |
| Loaded MSRP | $42,000★ | $52,000 |
| Weight & Truck Fit | ||
| Dry Weight | 2,061 lbs★ | 2,800 lbs |
| Wet Weight | 2,264 lbs★ | 3,500 lbs |
| Min Payload Needed | 3,000 lbs★ | 4,000 lbs |
| Min Truck Class | 3/4-Ton | 1-Ton |
| Fits Short Bed | No | No |
| Tailgate | Remove Tailgate | Remove Tailgate |
| Sleeping | ||
| Sleeps | 3 | 4★ |
| Bed Type | Cabover Queen | Cabover Queen |
| Orientation | North-South | East-West |
| Kitchen | ||
| Kitchen | Yes | Yes |
| Cooktop Burners | 3 | 3 |
| Fridge | 3-Way Absorption | 3-Way Absorption |
| Oven | No | Yes |
| Microwave | Yes | No |
| Bathroom | ||
| Bathroom | Wet Bath | Wet Bath |
| Shower | Indoor | Indoor |
| Toilet | Cassette | Gravity |
| Water System | ||
| Fresh Water | 22 gal | 40 gal★ |
| Gray Water | 15 gal | 25 gal★ |
| Hot Water | 6 Gallon Tank | 6 Gallon Tank |
| Electrical | ||
| Solar | 160W | 200W★ |
| Battery Type | AGM | AGM |
| Battery Capacity | 100Ah | 130Ah★ |
| Inverter | 1000W | 2000W★ |
| Shore Power | 30A | 30A |
| Climate & Insulation | ||
| Furnace | Yes | Yes |
| Furnace BTU | 16,000 BTU | 25,000 BTU★ |
| A/C | Yes | Yes |
| A/C BTU | 9,200 BTU | 11,000 BTU★ |
| Season Rating | 4-Season | 4-Season |
| R-Value | R-7 | R-16★ |
| Construction | ||
| Shell | Fiberglass | Fiberglass |
| Frame | Aluminum | Aluminum |
| Dimensions | ||
| Interior Height | 81" | 78" |
| Overall Length | 126" | 190" |
| Overall Width | 86" | 96" |
| Setup & Usability | ||
| Setup Time | — | 15 min |
| People Needed | 1 | 1 |
| Jack Type | Electric | Electric |
Frequently Asked Questions
Which is lighter, the Lance 650 or Rugged Mountain Polar 990?
The Lance 650 is lighter at 2,061 lbs dry weight, which is 739 lbs less than the Rugged Mountain Polar 990.
Which costs less, the Lance 650 or Rugged Mountain Polar 990?
The Lance 650 starts at $32,000, which is $6,000 less than the Rugged Mountain Polar 990 at $38,000.
Which sleeps more people, the Lance 650 or Rugged Mountain Polar 990?
The Rugged Mountain Polar 990 sleeps 4 people compared to 3 for the Lance 650.

