Soaring Eagle AERIE 8.0 vs Soaring Eagle AQUILA 6.5
Both the Soaring Eagle AERIE 8.0 and Soaring Eagle AQUILA 6.5 are hard-side (no slide) truck campers, both made by Soaring Eagle Campers. The Soaring Eagle AQUILA 6.5 comes in 675 lbs lighter than the Soaring Eagle AERIE 8.0. with the Soaring Eagle AQUILA 6.5 starting $11,801 lower. The Soaring Eagle AERIE 8.0 requires a 3/4-ton truck minimum while the Soaring Eagle AQUILA 6.5 needs a half-ton.
 Soaring Eagle Campers Hard-Side (No Slide) |  Soaring Eagle Campers Hard-Side (No Slide) | |
|---|---|---|
| Pricing | ||
| Base MSRP | $45,399 | $33,598★ |
| Loaded MSRP | — | — |
| Weight & Truck Fit | ||
| Dry Weight | 2,300 lbs | 1,625 lbs★ |
| Wet Weight | — | — |
| Min Payload Needed | — | — |
| Min Truck Class | 3/4-Ton | Half-Ton |
| Fits Short Bed | No | Yes |
| Tailgate | — | — |
| Sleeping | ||
| Sleeps | 2 | 4★ |
| Bed Type | Queen | Queen |
| Orientation | North-South | — |
| Kitchen | ||
| Kitchen | Yes | Yes |
| Cooktop Burners | 2★ | 1 |
| Fridge | 12V Compressor | 12V Compressor |
| Oven | Yes | No |
| Microwave | Yes | No |
| Bathroom | ||
| Bathroom | Wet Bath | None |
| Shower | Indoor | None |
| Toilet | Cassette | Cassette |
| Water System | ||
| Fresh Water | 28 gal★ | 9 gal |
| Gray Water | 13 gal | — |
| Hot Water | Tankless | — |
| Electrical | ||
| Solar | 200W | 200W |
| Battery Type | Lithium | Lithium |
| Battery Capacity | 100Ah | 100Ah |
| Inverter | — | — |
| Shore Power | — | — |
| Climate & Insulation | ||
| Furnace | Yes | Yes |
| Furnace BTU | — | — |
| A/C | No | No |
| A/C BTU | — | — |
| Season Rating | 4-Season | — |
| R-Value | R-15 | — |
| Construction | ||
| Shell | Composite | Composite |
| Frame | Aluminum | Aluminum |
| Dimensions | ||
| Interior Height | 80" | 83.25" |
| Overall Length | 178" | 140" |
| Overall Width | 91" | 89" |
| Setup & Usability | ||
| Setup Time | — | — |
| People Needed | — | — |
| Jack Type | — | — |
Frequently Asked Questions
Which is lighter, the Soaring Eagle AERIE 8.0 or Soaring Eagle AQUILA 6.5?
The Soaring Eagle AQUILA 6.5 is lighter at 1,625 lbs dry weight, which is 675 lbs less than the Soaring Eagle AERIE 8.0.
Which costs less, the Soaring Eagle AERIE 8.0 or Soaring Eagle AQUILA 6.5?
The Soaring Eagle AQUILA 6.5 starts at $33,598, which is $11,801 less than the Soaring Eagle AERIE 8.0 at $45,399.
Which sleeps more people, the Soaring Eagle AERIE 8.0 or Soaring Eagle AQUILA 6.5?
The Soaring Eagle AQUILA 6.5 sleeps 4 people compared to 2 for the Soaring Eagle AERIE 8.0.
Quick Verdict
Lighter
Soaring Eagle AQUILA 6.5
1,625 lbs dry
More Affordable
Soaring Eagle AQUILA 6.5
Starting at $33,598
More Water
Soaring Eagle AERIE 8.0
28 gal fresh
Sleeps More
Soaring Eagle AQUILA 6.5
4 people