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What is Soaring Eagle Campers?

Soaring Eagle Campers, founded in 2023 in Wakarusa, Indiana, builds all-aluminum, wood-free truck campers across two families: the ADLAR hard-sided slide-in line for quarter-ton through half-ton trucks, and the OV-X pop-up topper that mounts to bed rails and leaves the truck bed open.

About Soaring Eagle Campers

Soaring Eagle Campers opened its doors in April 2023 on a campus in Wakarusa, Indiana that has a long history in lightweight camper manufacturing. The founders, Scott Tuttle, Scott Bradshaw, and Troy Andrews, brought most of their team from Livin' Lite, an aluminum-and-composite RV brand that operated on the same site from 2003 until Thor Industries wound it down in 2018. Their shared conviction was that truck campers built around all-welded tubular aluminum frames, Azdel composite interior panels, and seamless fiberglass exteriors would outlast and outperform the wood-backed construction still common in the category.

The ADLAR line covers the heart of the market: hard-sided slide-in campers for quarter-ton and half-ton trucks. The 5.0 and 6.0 target compact and mid-size beds in the 5- to 6-foot range, while the XL and XLS variants step up in floor length and interior height for full-size short-bed platforms. Every ADLAR ships with a 100Ah heated lithium battery, a 160W roof solar panel, a MaxxAire fan, a 12V refrigerator, and a pull-out queen cabover bed as standard equipment, making the base spec more capable than most competitors at a comparable price. The AQUILA 6.5 extends the line upward with a larger U-shaped dinette, a cassette toilet, and 200W solar standard for buyers who want more amenity on a 3/4-ton platform without moving to the full AERIE. The AERIE 8 is Soaring Eagle's flagship full-size model for 3/4-ton and 1-ton trucks, with a permanent queen bed, a full wet bath, a heated basement, and a Truma Combi unit that earned Truma's Gold Standard insulation rating after climate chamber testing at 5 degrees Fahrenheit.

The OV-X is a separate product family entirely. It mounts to the bed rails of the truck rather than sliding in, leaving the full truck bed open beneath for coolers, recovery gear, and cargo. A strut-assisted pop-up roof raises at camp, and a north-south pull-out queen bed deploys from the cabover. Five bed-length options cover mid-size 5-foot platforms up through 8-foot long beds, with dry weights from 525 to 725 lbs. The OV-X is now sold through a dedicated website at ov-xcamper.com, reflecting how seriously Soaring Eagle treats the two distinct buyer profiles the two product families serve.

Key Features

  • All-welded tubular aluminum frame with Azdel composite interior panels and seamless fiberglass exterior: no wood anywhere in the structure means no rot, no delamination, and no moisture intrusion over decades of use
  • ADLAR standard spec includes a 100Ah heated lithium battery and 160W solar panel on every model, so off-grid power capability is built in, not an upcharge
  • OV-X mounts to bed rails instead of consuming the truck bed, keeping the full cargo floor open for recoveries gear, coolers, and work tools while still deploying a pull-out queen bed
  • RVIA certified and backed by a 3-year structural warranty and 1-year bumper-to-bumper coverage, uncommon for a brand of this age and price point
  • Built in Wakarusa, Indiana by a team with deep roots in aluminum camper manufacturing through the former Livin' Lite operation on the same campus

Models & Specs

Soaring Eagle ADLAR 6.5XL

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Soaring Eagle ADLAR 6.5XL

The ADLAR 6.5XL is Soaring Eagle's most popular short-bed hard-sided slide-in, balancing a 76-inch standing interior height and a 1,150 lb dry weight with full off-grid standard spec including 200W solar and a 100Ah heated lithium battery.

$24,0001150 lbFits: Half-ton and larger trucks with single rear wheels. Fits 5.5-foot beds with tailgate down or off; fits 6.5-foot beds with tailgate up on most trucks. Dual rear wheel brackets available as an option.View
Soaring Eagle ADLAR 5.0

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Soaring Eagle ADLAR 5.0

The ADLAR 5.0 is one of the lightest enclosed hard-sided slide-ins available for a 5-foot mid-size bed at 900 lbs, bringing full aluminum-and-composite construction and standard 160W solar to platforms typically considered too light for a proper truck camper.

$22,398900 lbFits: Quarter-ton and compact mid-size trucks with 5-foot beds: Toyota Tacoma, Jeep Gladiator, Ford Ranger & moreView
Soaring Eagle OV-X 6.5

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Soaring Eagle OV-X 6.5

The OV-X 6.5 is a bed-rail-mounted pop-up topper that leaves the entire truck floor open for cargo beneath, deploys a strut-assisted pop-up roof at camp and comes in at 675 lbs dry, making it the lightest way to add a pull-out queen bed to a full-size short-bed truck.

$16,999675 lbFits: Full-size trucks with 6.5-foot beds: Ford F-150, Ram 1500, Chevrolet Silverado 1500 & moreView

Specs

Pricing

MSRP (base)
24,000 USD
Overland Edition package
4,499 USD

Weight

Dry weight
1,150 lb

Dimensions

Floor length
74 in
Overall length
121 in
Overall length (with spoiler)
127 in
Exterior width
84.5 in
Interior height
76 in
Exterior height
83 in

Capacity

Black water (portable cassette)
5.3 gal
Bed (pull-out queen, cabover)
60 x 80 in

Build

Frame
All-welded tubular aluminum
Exterior skin
Seamless fiberglass
Interior panels
Azdel composite (no wood backing)
Insulation
Closed-cell foam, pressure-fitted
Solar (standard)
200 W
Battery (standard)
100 Ah lithium, Bluetooth heated
Country of manufacture
USA (Wakarusa, IN)

Contact

Address

1025 E. Waterford, Wakarusa, IN 46573

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Pros & Cons

Pros

  • No wood anywhere in the frame, walls, or dinette means structural panels cannot rot, swell, or delaminate, which is a meaningful long-term durability advantage over traditionally framed competitors
  • 100Ah heated lithium battery and 160W solar are standard on every ADLAR, not optional extras, making the base price more honest to compare
  • OV-X bed-rail mounting leaves the truck bed fully open underneath, a genuinely different value proposition from every slide-in in the market
  • Wide range of bed-length coverage: ADLAR spans 5-foot mid-size through 8-foot long beds across eight model variants, so most buyers can find a direct fit
  • RVIA certified with a 3-year structural and 1-year bumper-to-bumper warranty, which is unusual for a brand founded in 2023
  • Military and first-responder discounts of $500 each are published on the manufacturer website

Cons

  • Base ADLAR models do not include a fresh water tank or plumbing: water capacity requires the optional Overland Package or buyer-sourced solution, which surprises buyers expecting a self-contained camper at this price
  • MSRP sheets are hosted as PDFs rather than displayed inline, and the OV-X pricing on the dedicated ov-xcamper.com site differs from some third-party sources, making price verification slightly friction-filled
  • Interior height on base ADLAR 5.0 and 6.0 is 72 inches, which is below standing height for taller users; only the XL and XLS variants reach the 76-inch height that most adults can stand in
  • Young brand with a limited owner community and thin resale data compared to 30-plus-year incumbents like Lance or Capri
  • OV-X pop-up uses soft walls when open, so rain and wind protection is less complete than a fully hard-sided camper in truly foul weather
  • Black water capacity on ADLAR models is a 5.3-gallon portable cassette rather than a plumbed holding tank, which limits back-country self-sufficiency on longer trips

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Frequently Asked Questions

What truck camper lines does Soaring Eagle make?
Soaring Eagle makes two product families. The ADLAR is a hard-sided slide-in series covering eight variants from the 5.0 (for 5-foot beds) through the 8.0XLS (for 8-foot long beds), targeting quarter-ton through half-ton trucks. The AQUILA 6.5 and AERIE 8 extend the slide-in lineup upward for 3/4-ton and 1-ton trucks. The OV-X is a separate pop-up topper line that mounts to bed rails rather than sliding into the bed, available in five sizes (5.0, 6.0, 5.5, 6.5, and 8.0). OV-X models are now sold through a dedicated website at ov-xcamper.com.
How much do Soaring Eagle Campers cost?
Based on Truck Camper Magazine's buyers guide, ADLAR MSRP ranges from $18,548 for the 6.5 base model up to $25,899 for the 8.0XLS. The AQUILA 6.5 is $33,598 and the AERIE 8 is $45,399. OV-X toppers range from $16,399 for the 5.0 to $17,799 for the 8.0, with the 6.5 at $16,999. Contact Soaring Eagle or a dealer for current pricing; options like the Overland Edition package add $4,499.
Is there any wood in a Soaring Eagle Camper?
No. Soaring Eagle uses all-welded tubular aluminum frames with Azdel composite interior panels and seamless fiberglass exterior skins throughout. The company's stated philosophy is that eliminating wood eliminates the primary source of delamination, moisture damage, and structural failure in conventional truck campers. The floor uses a small plywood decking layer that is never exposed to the elements, topped with coin flooring.
Does the ADLAR include a water tank and plumbing?
The base ADLAR models do not include a fresh water tank or full plumbing as standard equipment. A 5.3-gallon portable cassette toilet handles waste on XL and XLS variants. The optional Overland Package adds a 4-gallon WaterPORT DayTank with pressurized water. The AQUILA 6.5 includes a 9-gallon fresh water tank, on-demand hot water, and a cassette toilet as standard. The AERIE 8 has a full wet bath with a 28-gallon fresh water tank and 13-gallon grey tank.
What is the difference between the ADLAR and OV-X?
The ADLAR is a hard-sided slide-in camper: it occupies the truck bed entirely and has rigid walls on all sides. The OV-X is a pop-up topper: it mounts to the bed rails with the truck bed remaining open beneath for cargo storage, and has soft fabric walls when the roof is raised. The ADLAR is a self-contained living space; the OV-X prioritizes a low profile, truck bed access, and a 525-725 lb weight range.
Where are Soaring Eagle Campers made?
All Soaring Eagle Campers are built at 1025 E. Waterford, Wakarusa, IN 46573. The facility runs two dedicated production lines: one for ADLAR hard-side models and one for OV-X pop-up toppers. The founders and much of the team came from Livin' Lite, an aluminum-and-composite camper brand that operated on the same Wakarusa campus from 2003 to 2018.
What warranty does Soaring Eagle offer?
Soaring Eagle offers a 3-year structural warranty and a 1-year bumper-to-bumper warranty. The company is RVIA certified. Military veterans and active-duty members receive a $500 discount, and first responders receive a $500 discount as well. Contact the company at (574) 900-1997 or inquire@soaringeaglecampers.com for warranty registration and claims.