Northstar 600SS vs Northstar TC650
Both the Northstar 600SS and Northstar TC650 are pop-up (hard-side) truck campers, both made by Northstar Campers. The Northstar 600SS comes in 147 lbs lighter than the Northstar TC650. with the Northstar 600SS starting $1,300 lower. The Northstar 600SS requires a midsize truck minimum while the Northstar TC650 needs a half-ton.
 Northstar Campers Pop-Up (Hard-Side) |  Northstar Campers Pop-Up (Hard-Side) | |
|---|---|---|
| Pricing | ||
| Base MSRP | $27,175★ | $28,475 |
| Loaded MSRP | — | — |
| Weight & Truck Fit | ||
| Dry Weight | 1,258 lbs★ | 1,405 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 | None |
| Shower | None | None |
| Toilet | None | None |
| Water System | ||
| Fresh Water | 17 gal | 30 gal★ |
| Gray Water | 7.5 gal | 7.5 gal |
| Hot Water | None | None |
| Electrical | ||
| Solar | 200W | 200W |
| 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" | 79" |
| Overall Length | 146" | 156" |
| Overall Width | 77" | 84" |
| Setup & Usability | ||
| Setup Time | — | — |
| People Needed | — | — |
| Jack Type | — | — |
Frequently Asked Questions
Which is lighter, the Northstar 600SS or Northstar TC650?
The Northstar 600SS is lighter at 1,258 lbs dry weight, which is 147 lbs less than the Northstar TC650.
Which costs less, the Northstar 600SS or Northstar TC650?
The Northstar 600SS starts at $27,175, which is $1,300 less than the Northstar TC650 at $28,475.
Quick Verdict
Lighter
Northstar 600SS
1,258 lbs dry
More Affordable
Northstar 600SS
Starting at $27,175
More Water
Northstar TC650
30 gal fresh