Bison Overland Flatbed vs Northstar 850SC
Both the Bison Overland Flatbed and Northstar 850SC are pop-up (hard-side) truck campers. The Bison Overland Flatbed comes in 685 lbs lighter than the Northstar 850SC. with the Bison Overland Flatbed starting $6,675 lower.
 Bison Overland Pop-Up (Hard-Side) |  Northstar Campers Pop-Up (Hard-Side) | |
|---|---|---|
| Pricing | ||
| Base MSRP | $24,500★ | $31,175 |
| Loaded MSRP | $38,000 | — |
| Weight & Truck Fit | ||
| Dry Weight | 1,100 lbs★ | 1,785 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 | 3★ |
| 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" | 80" |
| Overall Length | 108" | 180" |
| 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 850SC?
The Bison Overland Flatbed is lighter at 1,100 lbs dry weight, which is 685 lbs less than the Northstar 850SC.
Which costs less, the Bison Overland Flatbed or Northstar 850SC?
The Bison Overland Flatbed starts at $24,500, which is $6,675 less than the Northstar 850SC at $31,175.
Which sleeps more people, the Bison Overland Flatbed or Northstar 850SC?
The Northstar 850SC 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 850SC
30 gal fresh
Sleeps More
Northstar 850SC
3 people