Armorlite Expedition Camper vs Northstar Laredo
Side-by-side comparison of specs, features, and pricing
 Armorlite Hard-Side (No Slide) |  Northstar Campers Hard-Side (No Slide) | |
|---|---|---|
| Pricing | ||
| Base MSRP | $45,000 | $37,250★ |
| Loaded MSRP | $65,000 | — |
| Weight & Truck Fit | ||
| Dry Weight | 1,400 lbs★ | 2,090 lbs |
| Wet Weight | 1,800 lbs | — |
| Min Payload Needed | 2,000 lbs | — |
| Min Truck Class | 3/4-Ton | 3/4-Ton |
| Fits Short Bed | Yes | No |
| Tailgate | Keep Tailgate | — |
| Sleeping | ||
| Sleeps | 2 | 3★ |
| Bed Type | Cabover Queen | Cabover Queen |
| Orientation | East-West | — |
| Kitchen | ||
| Kitchen | Yes | Yes |
| Cooktop Burners | 2 | 2 |
| Fridge | 12V Compressor | 3-Way Absorption |
| Oven | No | No |
| Microwave | No | No |
| Bathroom | ||
| Bathroom | Wet Bath | Wet Bath |
| Shower | Indoor | None |
| Toilet | Cassette | Cassette |
| Water System | ||
| Fresh Water | 25 gal | 41 gal★ |
| Gray Water | 10 gal | 13 gal★ |
| Hot Water | — | — |
| Electrical | ||
| Solar | 300W★ | 200W |
| Battery Type | Lithium | — |
| Battery Capacity | 300Ah | — |
| Inverter | 2000W | — |
| Shore Power | — | — |
| Climate & Insulation | ||
| Furnace | Yes | Yes |
| Furnace BTU | 12,000 BTU | 20,000 BTU★ |
| A/C | No | No |
| A/C BTU | — | — |
| Season Rating | 4-Season | — |
| R-Value | R-12 | — |
| Construction | ||
| Shell | Aluminum | Aluminum |
| Frame | Aluminum | Aluminum |
| Dimensions | ||
| Interior Height | 74" | 77.5" |
| Overall Length | 100" | 191" |
| Overall Width | 82" | 84" |
| Setup & Usability | ||
| Setup Time | 15 min | — |
| People Needed | 1 | — |
| Jack Type | Manual | — |
Frequently Asked Questions
Which is lighter, the Armorlite Expedition Camper or Northstar Laredo?
The Armorlite Expedition Camper is lighter at 1,400 lbs dry weight, which is 690 lbs less than the Northstar Laredo.
Which costs less, the Armorlite Expedition Camper or Northstar Laredo?
The Northstar Laredo starts at $37,250, which is $7,750 less than the Armorlite Expedition Camper at $45,000.
Which sleeps more people, the Armorlite Expedition Camper or Northstar Laredo?
The Northstar Laredo sleeps 3 people compared to 2 for the Armorlite Expedition Camper.