Northstar 850SC vs Northstar Liberty
Both the Northstar 850SC and Northstar Liberty are pop-up (hard-side) truck campers, both made by Northstar Campers. They weigh within 10 lbs of each other. with the Northstar 850SC starting $4,820 lower.
 Northstar Campers Pop-Up (Hard-Side) |  Northstar Campers Pop-Up (Hard-Side) | |
|---|---|---|
| Pricing | ||
| Base MSRP | $31,175★ | $35,995 |
| Loaded MSRP | — | — |
| Weight & Truck Fit | ||
| Dry Weight | 1,785 lbs | 1,775 lbs★ |
| Wet Weight | — | — |
| Min Payload Needed | — | — |
| Min Truck Class | Half-Ton | Half-Ton |
| Fits Short Bed | Yes | Yes |
| Tailgate | — | — |
| Sleeping | ||
| Sleeps | 3★ | 2 |
| 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 | 30 gal★ | 20 gal |
| Gray Water | 13 gal | 13 gal |
| Hot Water | Tankless | Tankless |
| 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 | 80" | 77" |
| Overall Length | 180" | 173" |
| Overall Width | 84" | 84" |
| Setup & Usability | ||
| Setup Time | — | — |
| People Needed | — | — |
| Jack Type | — | — |
Frequently Asked Questions
Which is lighter, the Northstar 850SC or Northstar Liberty?
The Northstar Liberty is lighter at 1,775 lbs dry weight, which is 10 lbs less than the Northstar 850SC.
Which costs less, the Northstar 850SC or Northstar Liberty?
The Northstar 850SC starts at $31,175, which is $4,820 less than the Northstar Liberty at $35,995.
Which sleeps more people, the Northstar 850SC or Northstar Liberty?
The Northstar 850SC sleeps 3 people compared to 2 for the Northstar Liberty.
Quick Verdict
Lighter
Northstar Liberty
1,775 lbs dry
More Affordable
Northstar 850SC
Starting at $31,175
More Water
Northstar 850SC
30 gal fresh
Sleeps More
Northstar 850SC
3 people