Northstar 850SC vs Northstar TC650
Both the Northstar 850SC and Northstar TC650 are pop-up (hard-side) truck campers, both made by Northstar Campers. The Northstar TC650 comes in 380 lbs lighter than the Northstar 850SC. with the Northstar TC650 starting $2,700 lower.
 Northstar Campers Pop-Up (Hard-Side) |  Northstar Campers Pop-Up (Hard-Side) | |
|---|---|---|
| Pricing | ||
| Base MSRP | $31,175 | $28,475★ |
| Loaded MSRP | — | — |
| Weight & Truck Fit | ||
| Dry Weight | 1,785 lbs | 1,405 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 | None |
| Shower | Indoor | None |
| Toilet | Cassette | None |
| Water System | ||
| Fresh Water | 30 gal | 30 gal |
| Gray Water | 13 gal★ | 7.5 gal |
| Hot Water | Tankless | 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 | 80" | 79" |
| Overall Length | 180" | 156" |
| Overall Width | 84" | 84" |
| Setup & Usability | ||
| Setup Time | — | — |
| People Needed | — | — |
| Jack Type | — | — |
Frequently Asked Questions
Which is lighter, the Northstar 850SC or Northstar TC650?
The Northstar TC650 is lighter at 1,405 lbs dry weight, which is 380 lbs less than the Northstar 850SC.
Which costs less, the Northstar 850SC or Northstar TC650?
The Northstar TC650 starts at $28,475, which is $2,700 less than the Northstar 850SC at $31,175.
Quick Verdict
Lighter
Northstar TC650
1,405 lbs dry
More Affordable
Northstar TC650
Starting at $28,475