Northstar 10X vs Northstar Night Hawk
The Northstar 10X is a hard-side (no slide) camper while the Northstar Night Hawk is a pop-up (hard-side), both made by Northstar Campers. The Northstar Night Hawk comes in 660 lbs lighter than the Northstar 10X. with the Northstar Night Hawk starting $9,760 lower. The Northstar 10X requires a 3/4-ton truck minimum while the Northstar Night Hawk needs a half-ton.
 Northstar Campers Hard-Side (No Slide) |  Northstar Campers Pop-Up (Hard-Side) | |
|---|---|---|
| Pricing | ||
| Base MSRP | $51,520 | $41,760★ |
| Loaded MSRP | — | — |
| Weight & Truck Fit | ||
| Dry Weight | 3,030 lbs | 2,370 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 | 36 gal |
| Gray Water | 13 gal | 13 gal |
| Hot Water | Tankless | Tankless |
| Electrical | ||
| Solar | 800W★ | 400W |
| 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" | 194" |
| Overall Width | 90" | 90" |
| Setup & Usability | ||
| Setup Time | — | — |
| People Needed | — | — |
| Jack Type | Electric | Electric |
Frequently Asked Questions
Which is lighter, the Northstar 10X or Northstar Night Hawk?
The Northstar Night Hawk is lighter at 2,370 lbs dry weight, which is 660 lbs less than the Northstar 10X.
Which costs less, the Northstar 10X or Northstar Night Hawk?
The Northstar Night Hawk starts at $41,760, which is $9,760 less than the Northstar 10X at $51,520.
What type of campers are the Northstar 10X and Northstar Night Hawk?
The Northstar 10X is a hard-side (no slide) camper while the Northstar Night Hawk is a pop-up (hard-side) camper. These different styles offer different trade-offs in weight, features, and living space.
Quick Verdict
Lighter
Northstar Night Hawk
2,370 lbs dry
More Affordable
Northstar Night Hawk
Starting at $41,760
More Solar
Northstar 10X
800W