Northstar 850SC vs Northstar Night Hawk
Both the Northstar 850SC and Northstar Night Hawk are pop-up (hard-side) truck campers, both made by Northstar Campers. The Northstar 850SC comes in 585 lbs lighter than the Northstar Night Hawk. with the Northstar 850SC starting $10,585 lower.
 Northstar Campers Pop-Up (Hard-Side) |  Northstar Campers Pop-Up (Hard-Side) | |
|---|---|---|
| Pricing | ||
| Base MSRP | $31,175★ | $41,760 |
| Loaded MSRP | — | — |
| Weight & Truck Fit | ||
| Dry Weight | 1,785 lbs★ | 2,370 lbs |
| Wet Weight | — | — |
| Min Payload Needed | — | — |
| Min Truck Class | Half-Ton | Half-Ton |
| Fits Short Bed | Yes | 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 | 30 gal | 36 gal★ |
| Gray Water | 13 gal | 13 gal |
| Hot Water | Tankless | 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 | 80" | 80" |
| Overall Length | 180" | 194" |
| Overall Width | 84" | 90" |
| Setup & Usability | ||
| Setup Time | — | — |
| People Needed | — | — |
| Jack Type | — | Electric |
Frequently Asked Questions
Which is lighter, the Northstar 850SC or Northstar Night Hawk?
The Northstar 850SC is lighter at 1,785 lbs dry weight, which is 585 lbs less than the Northstar Night Hawk.
Which costs less, the Northstar 850SC or Northstar Night Hawk?
The Northstar 850SC starts at $31,175, which is $10,585 less than the Northstar Night Hawk at $41,760.
Quick Verdict
Lighter
Northstar 850SC
1,785 lbs dry
More Affordable
Northstar 850SC
Starting at $31,175
More Water
Northstar Night Hawk
36 gal fresh
More Solar
Northstar Night Hawk
400W