Palomino SS-1240 vs Scout Kenai
Side-by-side comparison of specs, features, and pricing
 Palomino (Forest River) Hard-Side (No Slide) |  Scout Campers Hard-Side (No Slide) | |
|---|---|---|
| Pricing | ||
| Base MSRP | $32,000 | $29,990★ |
| Loaded MSRP | $42,000★ | $46,000 |
| Weight & Truck Fit | ||
| Dry Weight | 2,500 lbs | 1,232 lbs★ |
| Wet Weight | 3,150 lbs | 2,700 lbs★ |
| Min Payload Needed | 3,500 lbs | 3,000 lbs★ |
| Min Truck Class | 3/4-Ton | 3/4-Ton |
| Fits Short Bed | No | No |
| Tailgate | Remove Tailgate | Remove Tailgate |
| Sleeping | ||
| Sleeps | 4 | 6★ |
| Bed Type | Cabover Queen | Cabover Queen |
| Orientation | North-South | North-South |
| Kitchen | ||
| Kitchen | Yes | Yes |
| Cooktop Burners | 3★ | 2 |
| Fridge | 3-Way Absorption | 12V Compressor |
| Oven | No | No |
| Microwave | No | No |
| Bathroom | ||
| Bathroom | Wet Bath | Wet Bath |
| Shower | Indoor | Indoor |
| Toilet | Cassette | Cassette |
| Water System | ||
| Fresh Water | 22 gal★ | 4.9 gal |
| Gray Water | 14 gal★ | 10 gal |
| Hot Water | 6 Gallon Tank | Tankless |
| Electrical | ||
| Solar | 100W | 190W★ |
| Battery Type | AGM | Lithium |
| Battery Capacity | 100Ah | 200Ah★ |
| Inverter | 1000W | 2000W★ |
| Shore Power | 30A | — |
| Climate & Insulation | ||
| Furnace | Yes | Yes |
| Furnace BTU | 16,000 BTU | 16,000 BTU |
| A/C | Yes | No |
| A/C BTU | 9,200 BTU | — |
| Season Rating | 3-Season | 4-Season★ |
| R-Value | R-6 | R-9★ |
| Construction | ||
| Shell | Fiberglass | Composite |
| Frame | Aluminum | Aluminum |
| Dimensions | ||
| Interior Height | 78" | 80" |
| Overall Length | 150" | 145.5" |
| Overall Width | 96" | 83" |
| Setup & Usability | ||
| Setup Time | — | — |
| People Needed | 1 | 1 |
| Jack Type | Electric | Electric |
Frequently Asked Questions
Which is lighter, the Palomino SS-1240 or Scout Kenai?
The Scout Kenai is lighter at 1,232 lbs dry weight, which is 1,268 lbs less than the Palomino SS-1240.
Which costs less, the Palomino SS-1240 or Scout Kenai?
The Scout Kenai starts at $29,990, which is $2,010 less than the Palomino SS-1240 at $32,000.
Which sleeps more people, the Palomino SS-1240 or Scout Kenai?
The Scout Kenai sleeps 6 people compared to 4 for the Palomino SS-1240.