Kingstar Explorer 8 vs Northstar Arrow
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 | — |
| Loaded MSRP | $22,000 | — |
| Weight & Truck Fit | ||
| Dry Weight | 1,800 lbs | 1,490 lbs★ |
| Wet Weight | 2,300 lbs | — |
| Min Payload Needed | 2,500 lbs | — |
| Min Truck Class | 3/4-Ton | Half-Ton |
| Fits Short Bed | No | Yes |
| Tailgate | Remove Tailgate | — |
| Sleeping | ||
| Sleeps | 3★ | 2 |
| Bed Type | Cabover Queen | Cabover Queen |
| Orientation | East-West | — |
| Kitchen | ||
| Kitchen | Yes | Yes |
| Cooktop Burners | 2 | 2 |
| Fridge | 12V Compressor | 3-Way Absorption |
| Oven | No | No |
| Microwave | No | No |
| Bathroom | ||
| Bathroom | Wet Bath | None |
| Shower | Indoor | None |
| Toilet | Cassette | None |
| Water System | ||
| Fresh Water | 20 gal★ | 10 gal |
| Gray Water | 12 gal | — |
| Hot Water | — | — |
| Electrical | ||
| Solar | 100W | 200W★ |
| Battery Type | AGM | — |
| Battery Capacity | 100Ah | — |
| Inverter | — | — |
| Shore Power | 15A | — |
| Climate & Insulation | ||
| Furnace | Yes | Yes |
| Furnace BTU | 16,000 BTU★ | 12,000 BTU |
| A/C | No | No |
| A/C BTU | — | — |
| Season Rating | 3-Season | — |
| R-Value | R-7 | — |
| Construction | ||
| Shell | Fiberglass | Aluminum |
| Frame | Aluminum | Aluminum |
| Dimensions | ||
| Interior Height | 76" | — |
| Overall Length | 130" | — |
| Overall Width | 88" | — |
| Setup & Usability | ||
| Setup Time | 15 min | — |
| People Needed | 1 | — |
| Jack Type | Manual | — |
Frequently Asked Questions
Which is lighter, the Kingstar Explorer 8 or Northstar Arrow?
The Northstar Arrow is lighter at 1,490 lbs dry weight, which is 310 lbs less than the Kingstar Explorer 8.
Which sleeps more people, the Kingstar Explorer 8 or Northstar Arrow?
The Kingstar Explorer 8 sleeps 3 people compared to 2 for the Northstar Arrow.