Wolf Creek 840 vs Wolf Creek 850
Both the Wolf Creek 840 and Wolf Creek 850 are hard-side (no slide) truck campers, both made by Northwood Manufacturing. They weigh within 74 lbs of each other. with the Wolf Creek 840 starting $1,000 lower. The Wolf Creek 840 requires a 3/4-ton truck minimum while the Wolf Creek 850 needs a half-ton.
 Northwood Manufacturing Hard-Side (No Slide) |  Northwood Manufacturing Hard-Side (No Slide) | |
|---|---|---|
| Pricing | ||
| Base MSRP | $35,000★ | $36,000 |
| Loaded MSRP | $42,000★ | $43,000 |
| Weight & Truck Fit | ||
| Dry Weight | 2,574 lbs | 2,500 lbs★ |
| Wet Weight | — | 3,300 lbs |
| Min Payload Needed | 3,000 lbs | 3,000 lbs |
| Min Truck Class | 3/4-Ton | Half-Ton |
| Fits Short Bed | Yes | Yes |
| Tailgate | Remove Tailgate | Remove Tailgate |
| Sleeping | ||
| Sleeps | 2 | 2 |
| Bed Type | Cabover Queen | Cabover Queen |
| Orientation | North-South | North-South |
| Kitchen | ||
| Kitchen | Yes | Yes |
| Cooktop Burners | 3 | 3 |
| Fridge | 3-Way Absorption | 3-Way Absorption |
| Oven | No | No |
| Microwave | No | No |
| Bathroom | ||
| Bathroom | Wet Bath | Wet Bath |
| Shower | Indoor | Indoor |
| Toilet | Gravity | Gravity |
| Water System | ||
| Fresh Water | 20 gal | 20 gal |
| Gray Water | 10 gal | 10 gal |
| Hot Water | 6 Gallon Tank | 6 Gallon Tank |
| Electrical | ||
| Solar | 100W | 100W |
| Battery Type | AGM | AGM |
| Battery Capacity | 100Ah | 100Ah |
| Inverter | — | 0W |
| Shore Power | 30A | — |
| Climate & Insulation | ||
| Furnace | Yes | Yes |
| Furnace BTU | 20,000 BTU | — |
| A/C | No | No |
| A/C BTU | — | — |
| Season Rating | 4-Season | 4-Season |
| R-Value | — | R-11 |
| Construction | ||
| Shell | Aluminum | Aluminum |
| Frame | Aluminum | Aluminum |
| Dimensions | ||
| Interior Height | 78" | 78" |
| Overall Length | 126" | 132" |
| Overall Width | 96" | 96" |
| Setup & Usability | ||
| Setup Time | — | 15 min |
| People Needed | — | 1 |
| Jack Type | Electric | Electric |
Frequently Asked Questions
Which is lighter, the Wolf Creek 840 or Wolf Creek 850?
The Wolf Creek 850 is lighter at 2,500 lbs dry weight, which is 74 lbs less than the Wolf Creek 840.
Which costs less, the Wolf Creek 840 or Wolf Creek 850?
The Wolf Creek 840 starts at $35,000, which is $1,000 less than the Wolf Creek 850 at $36,000.
Quick Verdict
Lighter
Wolf Creek 850
2,500 lbs dry
More Affordable
Wolf Creek 840
Starting at $35,000