Northern Lite 8-11 EX vs Northstar Campers Wind Bandit
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 | $37,250★ |
| Loaded MSRP | $55,000 | — |
| Weight & Truck Fit | ||
| Dry Weight | 2,300 lbs | 2,050 lbs★ |
| Wet Weight | — | — |
| Min Payload Needed | 2,800 lbs | — |
| Min Truck Class | 3/4-Ton | — |
| Fits Short Bed | Yes | No |
| Tailgate | Remove Tailgate | — |
| Sleeping | ||
| Sleeps | 2 | 3★ |
| Bed Type | Cabover Queen | — |
| Orientation | North-South | — |
| Kitchen | ||
| Kitchen | Yes | No |
| Cooktop Burners | 2 | 2 |
| Fridge | 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 | 27 gal★ |
| Gray Water | 12 gal | 13 gal★ |
| Hot Water | — | — |
| Electrical | ||
| Solar | 160W | 200W★ |
| Battery Type | AGM | — |
| Battery Capacity | 100Ah | — |
| Inverter | — | — |
| Shore Power | 30A | — |
| Climate & Insulation | ||
| Furnace | Yes | No |
| Furnace BTU | 16,000 BTU | — |
| A/C | No | No |
| A/C BTU | — | — |
| Season Rating | 4-Season | — |
| R-Value | — | — |
| Construction | ||
| Shell | Molded Fiberglass | — |
| Frame | Aluminum | — |
| Dimensions | ||
| Interior Height | 78" | 77.5" |
| Overall Length | 132" | 194" |
| Overall Width | 90" | 84" |
| Setup & Usability | ||
| Setup Time | — | — |
| People Needed | — | — |
| Jack Type | Electric | — |
Frequently Asked Questions
Which is lighter, the Northern Lite 8-11 EX or Northstar Campers Wind Bandit?
The Northstar Campers Wind Bandit is lighter at 2,050 lbs dry weight, which is 250 lbs less than the Northern Lite 8-11 EX.
Which costs less, the Northern Lite 8-11 EX or Northstar Campers Wind Bandit?
The Northstar Campers Wind Bandit starts at $37,250, which is $7,750 less than the Northern Lite 8-11 EX at $45,000.
Which sleeps more people, the Northern Lite 8-11 EX or Northstar Campers Wind Bandit?
The Northstar Campers Wind Bandit sleeps 3 people compared to 2 for the Northern Lite 8-11 EX.