Northstar 600SS vs Northstar Night Hawk
Both the Northstar 600SS and Northstar Night Hawk are pop-up (hard-side) truck campers, both made by Northstar Campers. The Northstar 600SS comes in 1,112 lbs lighter than the Northstar Night Hawk. with the Northstar 600SS starting $14,585 lower. The Northstar 600SS requires a midsize truck minimum while the Northstar Night Hawk needs a half-ton.
 Northstar Campers Pop-Up (Hard-Side) |  Northstar Campers Pop-Up (Hard-Side) | |
|---|---|---|
| Pricing | ||
| Base MSRP | $27,175★ | $41,760 |
| Loaded MSRP | — | — |
| Weight & Truck Fit | ||
| Dry Weight | 1,258 lbs★ | 2,370 lbs |
| Wet Weight | — | — |
| Min Payload Needed | — | — |
| Min Truck Class | Midsize | Half-Ton |
| Fits Short Bed | Yes | Yes |
| Tailgate | — | — |
| Sleeping | ||
| Sleeps | 3 | 3 |
| Bed Type | Full | 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 | None | Cassette Only |
| Shower | None | Indoor |
| Toilet | None | Cassette |
| Water System | ||
| Fresh Water | 17 gal | 36 gal★ |
| Gray Water | 7.5 gal | 13 gal★ |
| Hot Water | None | Tankless |
| Electrical | ||
| Solar | 200W | 400W★ |
| Battery Type | — | — |
| Battery Capacity | — | — |
| Inverter | — | — |
| Shore Power | — | — |
| Climate & Insulation | ||
| Furnace | Yes | Yes |
| Furnace BTU | — | — |
| A/C | No | No |
| A/C BTU | — | — |
| Season Rating | — | — |
| R-Value | — | — |
| Construction | ||
| Shell | Composite | Composite |
| Frame | Aluminum | Aluminum |
| Dimensions | ||
| Interior Height | 83" | 80" |
| Overall Length | 146" | 194" |
| Overall Width | 77" | 90" |
| Setup & Usability | ||
| Setup Time | — | — |
| People Needed | — | — |
| Jack Type | — | Electric |
Frequently Asked Questions
Which is lighter, the Northstar 600SS or Northstar Night Hawk?
The Northstar 600SS is lighter at 1,258 lbs dry weight, which is 1,112 lbs less than the Northstar Night Hawk.
Which costs less, the Northstar 600SS or Northstar Night Hawk?
The Northstar 600SS starts at $27,175, which is $14,585 less than the Northstar Night Hawk at $41,760.
Quick Verdict
Lighter
Northstar 600SS
1,258 lbs dry
More Affordable
Northstar 600SS
Starting at $27,175
More Water
Northstar Night Hawk
36 gal fresh
More Solar
Northstar Night Hawk
400W