Northstar 650SC vs Northstar Arrow
Side-by-side comparison of specs, features, and pricing
 Northstar Campers Pop-Up (Soft-Side) |  Northstar Campers Hard-Side (No Slide) | |
|---|---|---|
| Pricing | ||
| Base MSRP | $29,995 | — |
| Loaded MSRP | $24,000 | — |
| Weight & Truck Fit | ||
| Dry Weight | 1,650 lbs | 1,490 lbs★ |
| Wet Weight | — | — |
| Min Payload Needed | 1,200 lbs | — |
| Min Truck Class | Midsize | Half-Ton |
| Fits Short Bed | Yes | Yes |
| Tailgate | Remove Tailgate | — |
| Sleeping | ||
| Sleeps | 3★ | 2 |
| Bed Type | Cabover Full | Cabover Queen |
| Orientation | East-West | — |
| Kitchen | ||
| Kitchen | Yes | Yes |
| Cooktop Burners | 2 | 2 |
| Fridge | 12V Compressor | 3-Way Absorption |
| Oven | No | No |
| Microwave | No | No |
| Bathroom | ||
| Bathroom | None | None |
| Shower | None | None |
| Toilet | None | None |
| Water System | ||
| Fresh Water | 30 gal★ | 10 gal |
| Gray Water | 13 gal | — |
| Hot Water | — | — |
| Electrical | ||
| Solar | 200W | 200W |
| Battery Type | AGM | — |
| Battery Capacity | 100Ah | — |
| Inverter | — | — |
| Shore Power | — | — |
| Climate & Insulation | ||
| Furnace | No | Yes |
| Furnace BTU | 20,000 BTU★ | 12,000 BTU |
| A/C | No | No |
| A/C BTU | — | — |
| Season Rating | 3-Season | — |
| R-Value | — | — |
| Construction | ||
| Shell | Aluminum | Aluminum |
| Frame | Aluminum | Aluminum |
| Dimensions | ||
| Interior Height | 77" | — |
| Overall Length | 156" | — |
| Overall Width | 84" | — |
| Setup & Usability | ||
| Setup Time | 3 min | — |
| People Needed | 1 | — |
| Jack Type | Manual | — |
Frequently Asked Questions
Which is lighter, the Northstar 650SC or Northstar Arrow?
The Northstar Arrow is lighter at 1,490 lbs dry weight, which is 160 lbs less than the Northstar 650SC.
What type of campers are the Northstar 650SC and Northstar Arrow?
The Northstar 650SC is a pop-up (soft-side) camper while the Northstar Arrow is a hard-side (no slide) camper. These different styles offer different trade-offs in weight, features, and living space.
Which sleeps more people, the Northstar 650SC or Northstar Arrow?
The Northstar 650SC sleeps 3 people compared to 2 for the Northstar Arrow.