Bison Overland Flatbed vs Northstar 600SS
Both the Bison Overland Flatbed and Northstar 600SS are pop-up (hard-side) truck campers. The Bison Overland Flatbed comes in 158 lbs lighter than the Northstar 600SS. with the Bison Overland Flatbed starting $2,675 lower. The Bison Overland Flatbed requires a half-ton truck minimum while the Northstar 600SS needs a midsize.
 Bison Overland Pop-Up (Hard-Side) |  Northstar Campers Pop-Up (Hard-Side) | |
|---|---|---|
| Pricing | ||
| Base MSRP | $24,500★ | $27,175 |
| Loaded MSRP | $38,000 | — |
| Weight & Truck Fit | ||
| Dry Weight | 1,100 lbs★ | 1,258 lbs |
| Wet Weight | 1,500 lbs | — |
| Min Payload Needed | 1,500 lbs | — |
| Min Truck Class | Half-Ton | Midsize |
| Fits Short Bed | No | Yes |
| Tailgate | Keep Tailgate | — |
| Sleeping | ||
| Sleeps | 2 | 3★ |
| Bed Type | Queen | Full |
| Orientation | North-South | East-West |
| Kitchen | ||
| Kitchen | Yes | Yes |
| Cooktop Burners | 2 | 2 |
| Fridge | 12V Compressor | 12V Compressor |
| Oven | No | No |
| Microwave | No | No |
| Bathroom | ||
| Bathroom | None | None |
| Shower | None | None |
| Toilet | None | None |
| Water System | ||
| Fresh Water | 10 gal | 17 gal★ |
| Gray Water | 5 gal | 7.5 gal★ |
| Hot Water | None | None |
| Electrical | ||
| Solar | 200W | 200W |
| Battery Type | Lithium | — |
| Battery Capacity | 100Ah | — |
| Inverter | 1000W | — |
| Shore Power | — | — |
| Climate & Insulation | ||
| Furnace | No | Yes |
| Furnace BTU | — | — |
| A/C | No | No |
| A/C BTU | — | — |
| Season Rating | 3-Season | — |
| R-Value | R-10 | — |
| Construction | ||
| Shell | Composite | Composite |
| Frame | Aluminum | Aluminum |
| Dimensions | ||
| Interior Height | 72" | 83" |
| Overall Length | 108" | 146" |
| Overall Width | 78" | 77" |
| Setup & Usability | ||
| Setup Time | 5 min | — |
| People Needed | 1 | — |
| Jack Type | — | — |
Frequently Asked Questions
Which is lighter, the Bison Overland Flatbed or Northstar 600SS?
The Bison Overland Flatbed is lighter at 1,100 lbs dry weight, which is 158 lbs less than the Northstar 600SS.
Which costs less, the Bison Overland Flatbed or Northstar 600SS?
The Bison Overland Flatbed starts at $24,500, which is $2,675 less than the Northstar 600SS at $27,175.
Which sleeps more people, the Bison Overland Flatbed or Northstar 600SS?
The Northstar 600SS sleeps 3 people compared to 2 for the Bison Overland Flatbed.
Quick Verdict
Lighter
Bison Overland Flatbed
1,100 lbs dry
More Affordable
Bison Overland Flatbed
Starting at $24,500
More Water
Northstar 600SS
17 gal fresh
Sleeps More
Northstar 600SS
3 people