Armorlite Expedition Camper vs Northstar Campers Wind Bandit
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★ | 2,050 lbs |
| Wet Weight | 1,800 lbs | — |
| Min Payload Needed | 2,000 lbs | — |
| Min Truck Class | 3/4-Ton | — |
| Fits Short Bed | Yes | No |
| Tailgate | Keep Tailgate | — |
| Sleeping | ||
| Sleeps | 2 | 3★ |
| Bed Type | Cabover Queen | — |
| Orientation | East-West | — |
| Kitchen | ||
| Kitchen | Yes | No |
| Cooktop Burners | 2 | 2 |
| Fridge | 12V Compressor | — |
| Oven | No | No |
| Microwave | No | No |
| Bathroom | ||
| Bathroom | Wet Bath | None |
| Shower | Indoor | None |
| Toilet | Cassette | None |
| Water System | ||
| Fresh Water | 25 gal | 27 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 | No |
| Furnace BTU | 12,000 BTU | — |
| A/C | No | No |
| A/C BTU | — | — |
| Season Rating | 4-Season | — |
| R-Value | R-12 | — |
| Construction | ||
| Shell | Aluminum | — |
| Frame | Aluminum | — |
| Dimensions | ||
| Interior Height | 74" | 77.5" |
| Overall Length | 100" | 194" |
| 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 Campers Wind Bandit?
The Armorlite Expedition Camper is lighter at 1,400 lbs dry weight, which is 650 lbs less than the Northstar Campers Wind Bandit.
Which costs less, the Armorlite Expedition Camper or Northstar Campers Wind Bandit?
The Northstar Campers Wind Bandit 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 Campers Wind Bandit?
The Northstar Campers Wind Bandit sleeps 3 people compared to 2 for the Armorlite Expedition Camper.