Bison Overland Flatbed vs Northstar 650SC
Both the Bison Overland Flatbed and Northstar 650SC are pop-up (hard-side) truck campers. The Bison Overland Flatbed comes in 550 lbs lighter than the Northstar 650SC. with the Bison Overland Flatbed starting $5,495 lower.
 Bison Overland Pop-Up (Hard-Side) |  Northstar Campers Pop-Up (Hard-Side) | |
|---|---|---|
| Pricing | ||
| Base MSRP | $24,500★ | $29,995 |
| Loaded MSRP | $38,000 | — |
| Weight & Truck Fit | ||
| Dry Weight | 1,100 lbs★ | 1,650 lbs |
| Wet Weight | 1,500 lbs | — |
| Min Payload Needed | 1,500 lbs | — |
| Min Truck Class | Half-Ton | Half-Ton |
| Fits Short Bed | No | Yes |
| Tailgate | Keep Tailgate | — |
| Sleeping | ||
| Sleeps | 2 | 2 |
| Bed Type | Queen | Queen |
| 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 | Cassette Only |
| Shower | None | Indoor |
| Toilet | None | Cassette |
| Water System | ||
| Fresh Water | 10 gal | 30 gal★ |
| Gray Water | 5 gal | 13 gal★ |
| Hot Water | None | Tankless |
| 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" | 77" |
| Overall Length | 108" | 156" |
| Overall Width | 78" | 84" |
| Setup & Usability | ||
| Setup Time | 5 min | — |
| People Needed | 1 | — |
| Jack Type | — | — |
Frequently Asked Questions
Which is lighter, the Bison Overland Flatbed or Northstar 650SC?
The Bison Overland Flatbed is lighter at 1,100 lbs dry weight, which is 550 lbs less than the Northstar 650SC.
Which costs less, the Bison Overland Flatbed or Northstar 650SC?
The Bison Overland Flatbed starts at $24,500, which is $5,495 less than the Northstar 650SC at $29,995.
Quick Verdict
Lighter
Bison Overland Flatbed
1,100 lbs dry
More Affordable
Bison Overland Flatbed
Starting at $24,500
More Water
Northstar 650SC
30 gal fresh