Lance 825 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 | $38,000 | $38,000 |
| Loaded MSRP | $48,000★ | $52,000 |
| Weight & Truck Fit | ||
| Dry Weight | 2,110 lbs★ | 2,800 lbs |
| Wet Weight | 2,428 lbs★ | 3,500 lbs |
| Min Payload Needed | 3,200 lbs★ | 4,000 lbs |
| Min Truck Class | 3/4-Ton | 1-Ton |
| Fits Short Bed | Yes | No |
| Tailgate | Remove Tailgate | Remove Tailgate |
| Sleeping | ||
| Sleeps | 5★ | 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 | No | No |
| Bathroom | ||
| Bathroom | Wet Bath | Wet Bath |
| Shower | Indoor | Indoor |
| Toilet | Cassette | Gravity |
| Water System | ||
| Fresh Water | 30 gal | 40 gal★ |
| Gray Water | 13 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 | 77" | 78" |
| Overall Length | 195" | 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 825 or Rugged Mountain Polar 990?
The Lance 825 is lighter at 2,110 lbs dry weight, which is 690 lbs less than the Rugged Mountain Polar 990.
Which costs less, the Lance 825 or Rugged Mountain Polar 990?
The Rugged Mountain Polar 990 starts at $38,000, which is $0 less than the Lance 825 at $38,000.
Which sleeps more people, the Lance 825 or Rugged Mountain Polar 990?
The Lance 825 sleeps 5 people compared to 4 for the Rugged Mountain Polar 990.

