Lance 650 vs Northstar 650SC
The Lance 650 is a hard-side (no slide) camper while the Northstar 650SC is a pop-up (hard-side). The Northstar 650SC comes in 411 lbs lighter than the Lance 650. The Lance 650 requires a 3/4-ton truck minimum while the Northstar 650SC needs a half-ton.
 Lance Campers Hard-Side (No Slide) |  Northstar Campers Pop-Up (Hard-Side) | |
|---|---|---|
| Pricing | ||
| Base MSRP | — | $29,995 |
| Loaded MSRP | — | — |
| Weight & Truck Fit | ||
| Dry Weight | 2,061 lbs | 1,650 lbs★ |
| Wet Weight | 2,264 lbs | — |
| Min Payload Needed | — | — |
| Min Truck Class | 3/4-Ton | Half-Ton |
| Fits Short Bed | Yes | Yes |
| Tailgate | — | — |
| Sleeping | ||
| Sleeps | 3★ | 2 |
| Bed Type | Queen | Queen |
| Orientation | East-West | East-West |
| Kitchen | ||
| Kitchen | Yes | Yes |
| Cooktop Burners | 2 | 2 |
| Fridge | 12V Compressor | 12V Compressor |
| Oven | No | No |
| Microwave | No | No |
| Bathroom | ||
| Bathroom | Dry Bath | Cassette Only |
| Shower | Indoor | Indoor |
| Toilet | Gravity | Cassette |
| Water System | ||
| Fresh Water | 22 gal | 30 gal★ |
| Gray Water | 15 gal★ | 13 gal |
| Hot Water | Tankless | Tankless |
| Electrical | ||
| Solar | — | 200W |
| Battery Type | — | — |
| Battery Capacity | — | — |
| Inverter | — | — |
| Shore Power | — | — |
| Climate & Insulation | ||
| Furnace | Yes | Yes |
| Furnace BTU | — | — |
| A/C | No | No |
| A/C BTU | — | — |
| Season Rating | — | — |
| R-Value | — | — |
| Construction | ||
| Shell | Fiberglass | Composite |
| Frame | Aluminum | Aluminum |
| Dimensions | ||
| Interior Height | 81" | 77" |
| Overall Length | 186" | 156" |
| Overall Width | 86" | 84" |
| Setup & Usability | ||
| Setup Time | — | — |
| People Needed | — | — |
| Jack Type | Electric | — |
Frequently Asked Questions
Which is lighter, the Lance 650 or Northstar 650SC?
The Northstar 650SC is lighter at 1,650 lbs dry weight, which is 411 lbs less than the Lance 650.
What type of campers are the Lance 650 and Northstar 650SC?
The Lance 650 is a hard-side (no slide) camper while the Northstar 650SC is a pop-up (hard-side) camper. These different styles offer different trade-offs in weight, features, and living space.
Which sleeps more people, the Lance 650 or Northstar 650SC?
The Lance 650 sleeps 3 people compared to 2 for the Northstar 650SC.
Quick Verdict
Lighter
Northstar 650SC
1,650 lbs dry
More Water
Northstar 650SC
30 gal fresh
Sleeps More
Lance 650
3 people