Northern Lite 8-11 EX vs Northstar Arrow
Side-by-side comparison of specs, features, and pricing
![]() Northern Lite Hard-Side (No Slide) | ![]() Northstar Campers Hard-Side (No Slide) | |
|---|---|---|
| Pricing | ||
| Base MSRP | $45,000 | — |
| Loaded MSRP | $55,000 | — |
| Weight & Truck Fit | ||
| Dry Weight | 2,300 lbs | 1,490 lbs★ |
| Wet Weight | — | — |
| Min Payload Needed | 2,800 lbs | — |
| Min Truck Class | 3/4-Ton | Half-Ton |
| Fits Short Bed | Yes | Yes |
| Tailgate | Remove Tailgate | — |
| Sleeping | ||
| Sleeps | 2 | 2 |
| Bed Type | Cabover Queen | Cabover Queen |
| Orientation | North-South | — |
| Kitchen | ||
| Kitchen | Yes | Yes |
| Cooktop Burners | 2 | 2 |
| Fridge | 3-Way Absorption | 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 | 160W | 200W★ |
| Battery Type | AGM | — |
| Battery Capacity | 100Ah | — |
| Inverter | — | — |
| Shore Power | 30A | — |
| Climate & Insulation | ||
| Furnace | Yes | Yes |
| Furnace BTU | 16,000 BTU★ | 12,000 BTU |
| A/C | No | No |
| A/C BTU | — | — |
| Season Rating | 4-Season | — |
| R-Value | — | — |
| Construction | ||
| Shell | Molded Fiberglass | Aluminum |
| Frame | Aluminum | Aluminum |
| Dimensions | ||
| Interior Height | 78" | — |
| Overall Length | 132" | — |
| Overall Width | 90" | — |
| Setup & Usability | ||
| Setup Time | — | — |
| People Needed | — | — |
| Jack Type | Electric | — |
Frequently Asked Questions
Which is lighter, the Northern Lite 8-11 EX or Northstar Arrow?
The Northstar Arrow is lighter at 1,490 lbs dry weight, which is 810 lbs less than the Northern Lite 8-11 EX.

