Northstar 10X vs Northstar Wind Bandit
The Northstar 10X is a hard-side (no slide) camper while the Northstar Wind Bandit is a pop-up (hard-side), both made by Northstar Campers. The Northstar Wind Bandit comes in 980 lbs lighter than the Northstar 10X. with the Northstar Wind Bandit starting $14,270 lower. The Northstar 10X requires a 3/4-ton truck minimum while the Northstar Wind Bandit needs a half-ton.
 Northstar Campers Hard-Side (No Slide) |  Northstar Campers Pop-Up (Hard-Side) | |
|---|---|---|
| Pricing | ||
| Base MSRP | $51,520 | $37,250★ |
| Loaded MSRP | — | — |
| Weight & Truck Fit | ||
| Dry Weight | 3,030 lbs | 2,050 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★ | 27 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" | 77" |
| Overall Length | 228" | 194" |
| Overall Width | 90" | 84" |
| Setup & Usability | ||
| Setup Time | — | — |
| People Needed | — | — |
| Jack Type | Electric | — |
Frequently Asked Questions
Which is lighter, the Northstar 10X or Northstar Wind Bandit?
The Northstar Wind Bandit is lighter at 2,050 lbs dry weight, which is 980 lbs less than the Northstar 10X.
Which costs less, the Northstar 10X or Northstar Wind Bandit?
The Northstar Wind Bandit starts at $37,250, which is $14,270 less than the Northstar 10X at $51,520.
What type of campers are the Northstar 10X and Northstar Wind Bandit?
The Northstar 10X is a hard-side (no slide) camper while the Northstar Wind Bandit is a pop-up (hard-side) camper. These different styles offer different trade-offs in weight, features, and living space.
Quick Verdict
Lighter
Northstar Wind Bandit
2,050 lbs dry
More Affordable
Northstar Wind Bandit
Starting at $37,250
More Water
Northstar 10X
36 gal fresh
More Solar
Northstar 10X
800W