Northstar 10X vs Northstar 850SC
The Northstar 10X is a hard-side (no slide) camper while the Northstar 850SC is a pop-up (hard-side), both made by Northstar Campers. The Northstar 850SC comes in 1,245 lbs lighter than the Northstar 10X. with the Northstar 850SC starting $20,345 lower. The Northstar 10X requires a 3/4-ton truck minimum while the Northstar 850SC needs a half-ton.
 Northstar Campers Hard-Side (No Slide) |  Northstar Campers Pop-Up (Hard-Side) | |
|---|---|---|
| Pricing | ||
| Base MSRP | $51,520 | $31,175★ |
| Loaded MSRP | — | — |
| Weight & Truck Fit | ||
| Dry Weight | 3,030 lbs | 1,785 lbs★ |
| Wet Weight | — | — |
| Min Payload Needed | — | — |
| Min Truck Class | 3/4-Ton | Half-Ton |
| Fits Short Bed | No | Yes |
| Tailgate | — | — |
| Sleeping | ||
| Sleeps | 3 | 3 |
| 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 | Cassette Only | Cassette Only |
| Shower | Indoor | Indoor |
| Toilet | Cassette | Cassette |
| Water System | ||
| Fresh Water | 36 gal★ | 30 gal |
| Gray Water | 13 gal | 13 gal |
| Hot Water | Tankless | Tankless |
| Electrical | ||
| Solar | 800W★ | 200W |
| Battery Type | Lithium | — |
| Battery Capacity | 280Ah | — |
| Inverter | 3000W | — |
| Shore Power | — | — |
| Climate & Insulation | ||
| Furnace | Yes | Yes |
| Furnace BTU | — | — |
| A/C | Yes | No |
| A/C BTU | — | — |
| Season Rating | — | — |
| R-Value | — | — |
| Construction | ||
| Shell | Composite | Composite |
| Frame | Aluminum | Aluminum |
| Dimensions | ||
| Interior Height | 80" | 80" |
| Overall Length | 228" | 180" |
| Overall Width | 90" | 84" |
| Setup & Usability | ||
| Setup Time | — | — |
| People Needed | — | — |
| Jack Type | Electric | — |
Frequently Asked Questions
Which is lighter, the Northstar 10X or Northstar 850SC?
The Northstar 850SC is lighter at 1,785 lbs dry weight, which is 1,245 lbs less than the Northstar 10X.
Which costs less, the Northstar 10X or Northstar 850SC?
The Northstar 850SC starts at $31,175, which is $20,345 less than the Northstar 10X at $51,520.
What type of campers are the Northstar 10X and Northstar 850SC?
The Northstar 10X is a hard-side (no slide) camper while the Northstar 850SC is a pop-up (hard-side) camper. These different styles offer different trade-offs in weight, features, and living space.
Quick Verdict
Lighter
Northstar 850SC
1,785 lbs dry
More Affordable
Northstar 850SC
Starting at $31,175
More Water
Northstar 10X
36 gal fresh
More Solar
Northstar 10X
800W