Palomino SS-550 vs Capri Cowboy

The Palomino SS-550 is a pop-up (soft-side) camper while the Capri Cowboy is a hard-side (no slide). They weigh within 50 lbs of each other.

Palomino SS-550
Palomino SS-550

Palomino (Forest River)

Pop-Up (Soft-Side)
Capri Cowboy
Capri Cowboy

Capri Campers

Hard-Side (No Slide)
Pricing
Base MSRP$18,000
Loaded MSRP$22,000
Weight & Truck Fit
Dry Weight1,150 lbs1,100 lbs
Wet Weight1,380 lbs
Min Payload Needed1,500 lbs
Min Truck ClassHalf-TonHalf-Ton
Fits Short BedYesYes
TailgateRemove Tailgate
Sleeping
Sleeps22
Bed TypeCabover QueenCabover Queen
OrientationEast-West
Kitchen
KitchenYesYes
Cooktop Burners22
Fridge3-Way Absorption3-Way Absorption
OvenNoNo
MicrowaveNoNo
Bathroom
BathroomNoneNone
ShowerNoneNone
ToiletNoneNone
Water System
Fresh Water6 gal7 gal
Gray Water3 gal
Hot Water
Electrical
Solar0W
Battery TypeAGM
Battery Capacity100Ah
Inverter
Shore Power
Climate & Insulation
FurnaceYesYes
Furnace BTU10,000 BTU
A/CNoNo
A/C BTU
Season Rating3-Season
R-Value
Construction
ShellAluminumAluminum
FrameAluminumWood
Dimensions
Interior Height74"
Overall Length76"
Overall Width78"
Setup & Usability
Setup Time3 min
People Needed1
Jack TypeManual

Frequently Asked Questions

Which is lighter, the Palomino SS-550 or Capri Cowboy?

The Capri Cowboy is lighter at 1,100 lbs dry weight, which is 50 lbs less than the Palomino SS-550.

What type of campers are the Palomino SS-550 and Capri Cowboy?

The Palomino SS-550 is a pop-up (soft-side) camper while the Capri Cowboy is a hard-side (no slide) camper. These different styles offer different trade-offs in weight, features, and living space.

Quick Verdict

Lighter

Capri Cowboy

1,100 lbs dry

More Water

Capri Cowboy

7 gal fresh