EarthCruiser GZL vs Northstar Liberty
Side-by-side comparison of specs, features, and pricing
 EarthCruiser Pop-Up (Hard-Side) |  Northstar Campers Pop-Up (Hard-Side) | |
|---|---|---|
| Pricing | ||
| Base MSRP | $65,000 | $35,995★ |
| Loaded MSRP | $85,000 | $38,000★ |
| Weight & Truck Fit | ||
| Dry Weight | 1,900 lbs | 1,775 lbs★ |
| Wet Weight | — | — |
| Min Payload Needed | 2,500 lbs | 2,500 lbs |
| Min Truck Class | 3/4-Ton | Half-Ton |
| Fits Short Bed | Yes | No |
| Tailgate | Remove Tailgate | Remove Tailgate |
| Sleeping | ||
| Sleeps | 2 | 3★ |
| Bed Type | Queen | Cabover Queen |
| Orientation | East-West | North-South |
| Kitchen | ||
| Kitchen | Yes | Yes |
| Cooktop Burners | 2 | 2 |
| Fridge | 12V Compressor | 3-Way Absorption |
| Oven | No | No |
| Microwave | No | No |
| Bathroom | ||
| Bathroom | Outdoor Only | Wet Bath |
| Shower | Outdoor | Indoor |
| Toilet | Cassette | Cassette |
| Water System | ||
| Fresh Water | 22 gal★ | 20 gal |
| Gray Water | 10 gal | 13 gal★ |
| Hot Water | Tankless | — |
| Electrical | ||
| Solar | 300W★ | 200W |
| Battery Type | Lithium | AGM |
| Battery Capacity | 300Ah★ | 100Ah |
| Inverter | 2000W | — |
| Shore Power | — | — |
| Climate & Insulation | ||
| Furnace | Yes | Yes |
| Furnace BTU | 12,000 BTU | 20,000 BTU★ |
| A/C | No | No |
| A/C BTU | — | — |
| Season Rating | 4-Season★ | 3-Season |
| R-Value | R-12 | — |
| Construction | ||
| Shell | Composite | Aluminum |
| Frame | Composite | Aluminum |
| Dimensions | ||
| Interior Height | 76" | 77.5" |
| Overall Length | — | 173" |
| Overall Width | — | 84" |
| Setup & Usability | ||
| Setup Time | 1 min★ | 5 min |
| People Needed | 1 | — |
| Jack Type | Manual | Manual |
Frequently Asked Questions
Which is lighter, the EarthCruiser GZL or Northstar Liberty?
The Northstar Liberty is lighter at 1,775 lbs dry weight, which is 125 lbs less than the EarthCruiser GZL.
Which costs less, the EarthCruiser GZL or Northstar Liberty?
The Northstar Liberty starts at $35,995, which is $29,005 less than the EarthCruiser GZL at $65,000.
Which sleeps more people, the EarthCruiser GZL or Northstar Liberty?
The Northstar Liberty sleeps 3 people compared to 2 for the EarthCruiser GZL.