Kingstar Explorer 8 vs Northstar Campers 10X
Side-by-side comparison of specs, features, and pricing
 Kingstar Hard-Side (No Slide) |  Northstar Campers Hard-Side (No Slide) | |
|---|---|---|
| Pricing | ||
| Base MSRP | $15,000★ | $51,520 |
| Loaded MSRP | $22,000 | — |
| Weight & Truck Fit | ||
| Dry Weight | 1,800 lbs★ | 3,030 lbs |
| Wet Weight | 2,300 lbs | — |
| Min Payload Needed | 2,500 lbs | — |
| Min Truck Class | 3/4-Ton | — |
| Fits Short Bed | No | No |
| Tailgate | Remove Tailgate | — |
| Sleeping | ||
| Sleeps | 3 | 4★ |
| Bed Type | Cabover Queen | — |
| Orientation | East-West | — |
| Kitchen | ||
| Kitchen | Yes | No |
| Cooktop Burners | 2 | 2 |
| Fridge | 12V Compressor | — |
| Oven | No | No |
| Microwave | No | No |
| Bathroom | ||
| Bathroom | Wet Bath | None |
| Shower | Indoor | None |
| Toilet | Cassette | None |
| Water System | ||
| Fresh Water | 20 gal | 36 gal★ |
| Gray Water | 12 gal | 13 gal★ |
| Hot Water | — | — |
| Electrical | ||
| Solar | 100W | 800W★ |
| Battery Type | AGM | — |
| Battery Capacity | 100Ah | — |
| Inverter | — | 3000W |
| Shore Power | 15A | — |
| Climate & Insulation | ||
| Furnace | Yes | No |
| Furnace BTU | 16,000 BTU | — |
| A/C | No | No |
| A/C BTU | — | — |
| Season Rating | 3-Season | — |
| R-Value | R-7 | — |
| Construction | ||
| Shell | Fiberglass | — |
| Frame | Aluminum | — |
| Dimensions | ||
| Interior Height | 76" | 80" |
| Overall Length | 130" | 228" |
| Overall Width | 88" | 90" |
| Setup & Usability | ||
| Setup Time | 15 min | — |
| People Needed | 1 | — |
| Jack Type | Manual | — |
Frequently Asked Questions
Which is lighter, the Kingstar Explorer 8 or Northstar Campers 10X?
The Kingstar Explorer 8 is lighter at 1,800 lbs dry weight, which is 1,230 lbs less than the Northstar Campers 10X.
Which costs less, the Kingstar Explorer 8 or Northstar Campers 10X?
The Kingstar Explorer 8 starts at $15,000, which is $36,520 less than the Northstar Campers 10X at $51,520.
Which sleeps more people, the Kingstar Explorer 8 or Northstar Campers 10X?
The Northstar Campers 10X sleeps 4 people compared to 3 for the Kingstar Explorer 8.