Thanks in advance everyone! My goal in purchasing a truck camper, beyond quality and price, is to get the largest interior possible relative to the smallest exterior. In other words, the largest number of slides (three), that have the longest width, and extend out the greatest distance.Therefore, on new, I am limited to either Eagle Cap and Host, both of which appear to be reasonable quality with Host being higher in price. I am going to the show in Tampa next month to sort this out.I like both brands, but particularly like the layout of the EC 1165, However, from exterior pictures the 1165 looks much larger than the Mammoth/Everest, and it is in fact 20'10"x 8'6" where the Mammoth/Everest is 19'3" x 8'0". For those that have been in both, does the interior of the 1165 appear to be that much larger, or does Host make up for it in the slides. I was unable to find specific information on the length and width of slides.

RetiredBeanCounter wrote:Thanks in advance everyone! My goal in purchasing a truck camper, beyond quality and price, is to get the largest interior possible relative to the smallest exterior. In other words, the largest number of slides (three), that have the longest width, and extend out the greatest distance.Therefore, on new, I am limited to either Eagle Cap and Host, both of which appear to be reasonable quality with Host being higher in price. I am going to the show in Tampa next month to sort this out.I like both brands, but particularly like the layout of the EC 1165, However, from exterior pictures the 1165 looks much larger than the Mammoth/Everest, and it is in fact 20'10"x 8'6" where the Mammoth/Everest is 19'3" x 8'0". For those that have been in both, does the interior of the 1165 appear to be that much larger, or does Host make up for it in the slides. I was unable to find specific information on the length and width of slides.I'm in the same situation. What show is this in Tampa?

The Florida RV Supershow; the largest in the country.

Found it. Thanks! Definitely going.

For us, it was a choice between the Eagle Cap 1165 and Host Mammoth. We decided on the Mammoth based on better workmanship and preferred choice of equipment. Seattle has an RV show at the beginning of each year (February) and has a good selection of truck campers since many are made in the northwest.https://seattlervshow.com/

Thanks Bedlam, So you looked at both. Do you recall whether the 1165 looked that much larger on the inside. I am also leaning a bit toward Host. I would pick the 1165 due to layout (have not seen quality yet), but photos make it look enormous on the back of a truck as compared to the Host; particularly the amount it hangs off the back of the bed. At the show I will see both, but likely not sitting on a truck.

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Bedlam
Moderator
Dec 13, 2018
The 1165 is physically larger than the Mammoth when closed up, but the Mammoth feels bigger inside due to the open “dance floor” in front of the fireplace. I suggest you also look at the Adventurer 116ds, Eagle Cap 1160 and Host Everest to give you chance to see some other layouts. If you are looking for customization in your build, Host is the most flexible to make changes and also has additional options and configurations that do not show in brochures or on the website.
Hemi_Joel
Explorer
Dec 13, 2018
When we were at D&L in NC, I looked at both, side by side. I thought that the EC 1165 made better use of the space, and it seemed more spacious. Plus I liked the bathroom, and the whole floor plan much better. So I ended up buying an 1165. Regarding quality, it seemed that EC uses very high quality materials, but Host has an edge on fit and workmanship.
But it is definitely a matter of personal preference. You do need to see for yourself.
RetiredBeanCoun
Explorer
Dec 13, 2018
I appears from the photos and layouts that Host uses every inch of wall possible to increase the slide length, where the 1165 gave up some of the wall on the passenger side, and in addition the 1165 has a larger door which took away some slide wall. So this may have answered my question. Host would have a larger interior relative to the exterior, unless the slides on the 1065 extend out out further.
jplante4
Explorer II
Dec 13, 2018
This is pretty big.
donn0128
Explorer II
Dec 13, 2018
There is still only so much sqft of space. Arraggment can make some difference in precieved space. The Mamoth has that rear slide that can accomodate things like washer/dryer, closet or couch.
RetiredBeanCoun
Explorer
Dec 13, 2018
Thanks Bedlam, So you looked at both. Do you recall whether the 1165 looked that much larger on the inside. I am also leaning a bit toward Host. I would pick the 1165 due to layout (have not seen quality yet), but photos make it look enormous on the back of a truck as compared to the Host; particularly the amount it hangs off the back of the bed. At the show I will see both, but likely not sitting on a truck.
Bedlam
Moderator
Dec 13, 2018
For us, it was a choice between the Eagle Cap 1165 and Host Mammoth. We decided on the Mammoth based on better workmanship and preferred choice of equipment.

Seattle has an RV show at the beginning of each year (February) and has a good selection of truck campers since many are made in the northwest.

https://seattlervshow.com/
HadEnough
Explorer
Dec 13, 2018
Found it. Thanks! Definitely going.
RetiredBeanCoun
Explorer
Dec 13, 2018
The Florida RV Supershow; the largest in the country.
HadEnough
Explorer
Dec 13, 2018
RetiredBeanCounter wrote:
Thanks in advance everyone! My goal in purchasing a truck camper, beyond quality and price, is to get the largest interior possible relative to the smallest exterior. In other words, the largest number of slides (three), that have the longest width, and extend out the greatest distance.

Therefore, on new, I am limited to either Eagle Cap and Host, both of which appear to be reasonable quality with Host being higher in price. I am going to the show in Tampa next month to sort this out.

I like both brands, but particularly like the layout of the EC 1165, However, from exterior pictures the 1165 looks much larger than the Mammoth/Everest, and it is in fact 20'10"x 8'6" where the Mammoth/Everest is 19'3" x 8'0". For those that have been in both, does the interior of the 1165 appear to be that much larger, or does Host make up for it in the slides. I was unable to find specific information on the length and width of slides.

I'm in the same situation. What show is this in Tampa?

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