Bison Overland Flatbed vs Northstar TC650
Both the Bison Overland Flatbed and Northstar TC650 are pop-up (hard-side) truck campers. The Bison Overland Flatbed comes in 305 lbs lighter than the Northstar TC650. with the Bison Overland Flatbed starting $3,975 lower.
 Bison Overland Pop-Up (Hard-Side) |  Northstar Campers Pop-Up (Hard-Side) | |
|---|---|---|
| Pricing | ||
| Base MSRP | $24,500★ | $28,475 |
| Loaded MSRP | $38,000 | — |
| Weight & Truck Fit | ||
| Dry Weight | 1,100 lbs★ | 1,405 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 | None |
| Shower | None | None |
| Toilet | None | None |
| Water System | ||
| Fresh Water | 10 gal | 30 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" | 79" |
| 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 TC650?
The Bison Overland Flatbed is lighter at 1,100 lbs dry weight, which is 305 lbs less than the Northstar TC650.
Which costs less, the Bison Overland Flatbed or Northstar TC650?
The Bison Overland Flatbed starts at $24,500, which is $3,975 less than the Northstar TC650 at $28,475.
Which sleeps more people, the Bison Overland Flatbed or Northstar TC650?
The Northstar TC650 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 TC650
30 gal fresh
Sleeps More
Northstar TC650
3 people