Bison Overland Flatbed vs Northstar Liberty
Side-by-side comparison of specs, features, and pricing
![]() Bison Overland Pop-Up (Hard-Side) | ![]() Northstar Campers Pop-Up (Hard-Side) | |
|---|---|---|
| Pricing | ||
| Base MSRP | $24,500★ | $35,995 |
| Loaded MSRP | $38,000 | $38,000 |
| Weight & Truck Fit | ||
| Dry Weight | 1,100 lbs★ | 1,775 lbs |
| Wet Weight | 1,500 lbs | — |
| Min Payload Needed | 1,500 lbs★ | 2,500 lbs |
| Min Truck Class | Half-Ton | Half-Ton |
| Fits Short Bed | No | No |
| Tailgate | Keep Tailgate | Remove Tailgate |
| Sleeping | ||
| Sleeps | 2 | 3★ |
| Bed Type | Queen | Cabover Queen |
| Orientation | North-South | North-South |
| Kitchen | ||
| Kitchen | Yes | Yes |
| Cooktop Burners | 2 | 2 |
| Fridge | 12V Compressor | 3-Way Absorption |
| Oven | No | No |
| Microwave | No | No |
| Bathroom | ||
| Bathroom | None | Wet Bath |
| Shower | None | Indoor |
| Toilet | None | Cassette |
| Water System | ||
| Fresh Water | 10 gal | 20 gal★ |
| Gray Water | 5 gal | 13 gal★ |
| Hot Water | None | — |
| Electrical | ||
| Solar | 200W | 200W |
| Battery Type | Lithium | AGM |
| Battery Capacity | 100Ah | 100Ah |
| Inverter | 1000W | — |
| Shore Power | — | — |
| Climate & Insulation | ||
| Furnace | No | Yes |
| Furnace BTU | — | 20,000 BTU |
| A/C | No | No |
| A/C BTU | — | — |
| Season Rating | 3-Season | 3-Season |
| R-Value | R-10 | — |
| Construction | ||
| Shell | Composite | Aluminum |
| Frame | Aluminum | Aluminum |
| Dimensions | ||
| Interior Height | 72" | 77.5" |
| Overall Length | 108" | 173" |
| Overall Width | 78" | 84" |
| Setup & Usability | ||
| Setup Time | 5 min | 5 min |
| People Needed | 1 | — |
| Jack Type | — | Manual |
Frequently Asked Questions
Which is lighter, the Bison Overland Flatbed or Northstar Liberty?
The Bison Overland Flatbed is lighter at 1,100 lbs dry weight, which is 675 lbs less than the Northstar Liberty.
Which costs less, the Bison Overland Flatbed or Northstar Liberty?
The Bison Overland Flatbed starts at $24,500, which is $11,495 less than the Northstar Liberty at $35,995.
Which sleeps more people, the Bison Overland Flatbed or Northstar Liberty?
The Northstar Liberty sleeps 3 people compared to 2 for the Bison Overland Flatbed.

