Northstar OffRoada vs Northstar Wind Bandit
Both the Northstar OffRoada and Northstar Wind Bandit are pop-up (hard-side) truck campers, both made by Northstar Campers. The Northstar OffRoada comes in 165 lbs lighter than the Northstar Wind Bandit. with the Northstar Wind Bandit starting $1,650 lower.
 Northstar Campers Pop-Up (Hard-Side) |  Northstar Campers Pop-Up (Hard-Side) | |
|---|---|---|
| Pricing | ||
| Base MSRP | $38,900 | $37,250★ |
| Loaded MSRP | — | — |
| Weight & Truck Fit | ||
| Dry Weight | 1,885 lbs★ | 2,050 lbs |
| Wet Weight | — | — |
| Min Payload Needed | — | — |
| Min Truck Class | Half-Ton | Half-Ton |
| Fits Short Bed | Yes | Yes |
| Tailgate | — | — |
| Sleeping | ||
| Sleeps | 2 | 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 | 36 gal★ | 27 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 | 77" | 77" |
| Overall Length | 173" | 194" |
| Overall Width | 84" | 84" |
| Setup & Usability | ||
| Setup Time | — | — |
| People Needed | — | — |
| Jack Type | — | — |
Frequently Asked Questions
Which is lighter, the Northstar OffRoada or Northstar Wind Bandit?
The Northstar OffRoada is lighter at 1,885 lbs dry weight, which is 165 lbs less than the Northstar Wind Bandit.
Which costs less, the Northstar OffRoada or Northstar Wind Bandit?
The Northstar Wind Bandit starts at $37,250, which is $1,650 less than the Northstar OffRoada at $38,900.
Which sleeps more people, the Northstar OffRoada or Northstar Wind Bandit?
The Northstar Wind Bandit sleeps 3 people compared to 2 for the Northstar OffRoada.
Quick Verdict
Lighter
Northstar OffRoada
1,885 lbs dry
More Affordable
Northstar Wind Bandit
Starting at $37,250
More Water
Northstar OffRoada
36 gal fresh
Sleeps More
Northstar Wind Bandit
3 people