Just below the cooktop are two pull-out drawers. ft. three-way refrigerator and you'll be all set. ), this speaker location is not exactly ideal. We are getting so spoiled! build for 6' 10" bed) (TC650), Exterior rear lockable wing doors (Std. Know someone who might be interested in this RV? From our facility at the corner of Leversee Road and Airline Highway in Cedar Falls, weve remained committed to improving our truck campers using proven construction technique while integrating modern materials. These ubiquitous propane tanks are the standard for barbecue grills and can be found at box stores, gas stations, and grocery stores practically anywhere. If youre going camping with your kids or grandkids, you might need to dump the tank every day or so. Put another way, theres no denying that the Northstar 650SC is a veritable Swiss Army Knife, but how does it stack up in reality? Individual appliances have their own warranties. Come see this 2020 Northstar 650 SC at Southland RV in Atlanta, Georgia., Call 770-717-2890 to check for availability.. A compact, self-contained pop up camper for all of those ultra short & short bed trucks out there! The secret behind Northstars stellar quality is simple; Northstar has been building wood frame hung wall truck campers (and only truck campers) for over 50 years. Standing immediately inside the entry door, the wet bath is on the drivers side, the dinette is on the passengers side, the kitchen is on the drivers side (counter, cooktop, and sink) and passengers side (refrigerator), and the north-south cabover bedroom area is straight ahead. We got a fair trade in price. In fact, you could pack enough clothing in the 650SC cabover to keep you decent from now until next Christmas. Compare pop-up and hardwall models and click Explore to view complete product details at NorthstarCampers.com. Having a short door (as opposed to a folding full-height door) allows Northstar to improve the strength of the of the camper structure, and include a screen door. The 650SC (SC meaning Self Contained, Interior Toilet & Shower) is 6' 8" in the floor length and will fit all full-size 5' 6" / 5 7 Ultra Short Bed and 6' 4", 6 6 or 6' 10" Standard Short Bed Trucks. Its a very clever pop-up wet bath design that fits a lot of bathroom function into an impressively small space. Inside the upper cabinet is access to the back side of the shower plumbing. Like many of Northstars pop-up and hard side models, the 650SC is 7-feet wide. For one person, the 650SC dinette is perfection. The only options on the review unit were pre-wire for stereo with two speakers and antenna, pre-wire for electric jacks, and LED accent lights under the outs. Compared to traditional RV black tanks that require a dump station, you literally have millions of dump opportunities available. This represents a unit without a single option. They can endure extreme conditions with their high quality materials, fit either a short bed or long bed truck, and are highly maneuverable. The space is tight, but gives quick hands-on to the PEX lines for any potential maintenance. In fact, the great majority of half-ton trucks youll see on dealer lots dont break 1,500 pounds of payload. Heres how proper beer rotation works: Place a minimum of three beer bottles or cans into the refrigerator all in a row. Most of the time we were able to find a toilet for the job, but we also dumped the cassette at dump stations. Old school truck campers smile ear-to-ear when they see wheel well access. This just sends them a link to it so they can take a look. You will enjoy theLED lightingnot only throughout the inside, but also outside with the patio lights.

Two gas struts make lifting and lowering the bed easy. A representative has been notified and will be with you shortly. For that mission, the 650SC is an unmitigated success. If you think you might want to upgrade campers in the future, or decide somewhere down the line to tow a trailer or a boat, seriously consider getting an even bigger truck. To learn about a brands long-term quality, customer service, and reliability, Truck Camper Magazine recommends talking directly with truck camper owners at truck camper rallies and online via truck camper forums and truck camper owners groups. Northstar is well known for building clever storage opportunities throughout their campers. The taller side walls also create 6-inches of height between the cabover mattress and the lowered ceiling. The potential downside to this disconnect location is how it requires the owner to climb into the unit for activation or deactivation. Well, it turns out that the 650SC features more storage than most hard side models. Traditional pop-ups are perfect for tent campers who want to get off the ground and desire a little more comfort but thats it. {priceLabel}: With a base dry weight of 1,610, 68 floor length, and 22-inch center of gravity, the 650SC should be a good candidate for a properly specified short bed half-ton. Heres where the Northstar 650SC really shines. Well, the dealerships order the trucks that most consumers want. For showering, this platform can be easily lifted away exposing the shower drain. There are never enough nooks. But thats not the half of the storage on tap. Even better, residential toilets are usually free and open year round. Nudity isnt my bag, Northstar!. Sale price does not include prep, tax, title or license fees. Make sure to reserve this camper before its gone! In a day-to-day camping situation, you could use the key fob remote control to lift and lower the roof without needing to climb into the camper. Our dedication to quality has allowed us to continue Shining Above the Rest, and many of our campers are still out on the road decades later. Per the advice of Bill Penney of Truck Camper Warehouse, Northstar made most of the options on the 650SC standard. Norcross, GASales: Monday-Saturday:9AM - 5PMService: Monday-Saturday:9AM - 5PM, Sunday:ClosedLaGrange, GASales: Tuesday-Saturday:9AM - 5PMService: Tuesday-Saturday:9AM - 5PMSunday:Closed. You won't even have to worry about using public facilities with the rear shower and cassette toilet. We have special ordered two trucks specifically for payload and can firmly recommend this approach to anyone considering a truck purchase. Like your fuel tank, when in doubt, or before boondocking, fill up the propane. While we purchased high quality propane tanks for our camper and prefer to have them filled, the convenience of a propane exchange network is undeniable. On the passengers side directly across from the wet bath is an equally compact and clever dinette/sofa solution. 1/2 wrap around rear end (a 1/2 wrap being built-in tail lights and skinny side skirts) this model will correctly fit the F250/350 trucks with the longer (6 10 bed) Standard build on this particular camper includes 3 items that are options or accessories on other models, the insulated dinette window with screen/shade, gray water holding tank and 1/2 wrap around rear end w/ LED lights. That puts the base wet weight at 2,145.4 pounds and the fully-optioned wet weight at 2,345.4 pounds. Another reason is the effectiveness of a centrally located propane heating system for pop-up and non-slide hard side units. It is also set up for you to make the most of your trip. The two burner cooktop is right sized for a short bed pop-up, as is the single basin sink.

Go big now. New 2020 Northstar Northstar Pop-Up 650SC. The best part is you also get the exact truck you want, in the color you want, with the features you want, and the payload you need. Of course the 650SC is a seven-foot self-contained pop-up truck camper for crying out loud. Can a seven-foot, self-contained pop-up design really work?

Just be sure to duck as the door height is 53-inches. ft.. Each model features a kitchen full of amenities you will need to create your best meals including a Dometic 3.7 cu. In the front there is a queen bed for you to enjoy a good night's rest on and plenty of overhead storage for you to keep your items neat and tidy, as well as a wardrobe next to the shower.. The 6" gel memory/high density foam mattresswill help give you a good night's rest so that you can be ready for any adventure! We have met folks who think nothing of it, and tell us its the only toilet system they would ever consider. Northstar Campers has been calling Cedar Falls, Iowa home since 1955 when the Willett family began manufacturing truck campers. Mirror, mirror in the Northstar, whos the prettiest Truck Camper Magazine Publisher of them all? Yep, its me. The actual floor length inside the 650SC is 68, but it sure looks and feels spacious when you open the rear entry door. By choosing a three-quarter ton or one-ton truck, youll have many more future options and possibly save yourself thousands of dollars.

Save big later. We believe our truck campers are the perfect thing for active travelers and campers, and were here to help you for every mile on the road. Even better, everything feels right-sized, comfortable, and fully functional, especially when you consider that the 650SC is (a) a pop-up truck camper and (b) a seven foot floor plan designed for short bed and super short bed trucks. That stated, most 650SC units will be dealer ordered with what the dealer considers popular options. We are different and we like it that way. Unless they need seating and table space for two. We found ourselves emptying the cassette every two to three days. For accuracy and fairness, we are going to adjust the 500 pounds of stuff weight in the above calculations to a more reasonable 250 pounds. There isnt a lot of countertop space, but theres enough especially if you put the cooktop cover down (as shown above) for washing dishes or cold food prep. Perhaps none of these elements will light ones hair on fire on a dealer lot or RV show, but they certainly offer real world benefits that will be appreciated in the field. On dealer lots, the most we typically see is 1,800 pounds. Above: The Northstar 650SC comes with a 4 gallon auto ignition water heater. Theyre full of features and options that maximize luxury and fuel economy, but compromise payload. That makes the 650SC Northstars shortest pop-up truck camper to feature a bathroom. With an additional 200 pounds of option weight, lets run the numbers again. I detailed the workings of the Lagun table last May for the 2016 Northstar Vista review.

Pros Fully self-contained 7-foot pop-up truck camper Wet bath toilet is accessible and usable with top down North-south cabover features a 6080 queen-size bed Excellent interior storage quality and quantity Rieco-Titan electric lift makes raising and lowering roof easy Comes well featured as standard; see review unit, Cons Short door takes getting used to, but adds structural strength Metal wet bath corner is somewhat sharp facing interior Dinette seating and table is narrow for two, but perfect for one Battery disconnect would be more convenient at entry door Single battery and propane tank require awareness Thetford cassette toilet requires careful evaluation. More importantly, the production team that we met at Northstar in 2008 was still there in 2010, 2015, and is still on the production line today. If special ordered without the std. Anyone who has pulled over to quickly use their camper bathroom knows thats no minor benefit. Across from the kitchen on the passengers side is a standard Dometic 3.7 cubic-foot 3-way (AC, DC, and propane) refrigerator. My advice is to go to your local Northstar dealer, fill a cassette with clean water, and dump it in their toilet. Northstar Pop-Up 850SC truck camper highlights: Front Queen Bed Dometic more about Northstar Pop-Up 850SC, Northstar Pop-Up 600SS truck camper highlights: Front Bed Dometic Refrigerator more about Northstar Pop-Up 600SS, Have a question about this floorplan? Home Truck Camper Reviews 2017 Northstar 650SC Review. Northstar has been a leading manufacturer of hardwall and pop-up truck campers since 1961. Hidden on both sides and under the covers of course! Ive said it many times, but I just love when the right storage opportunity is in the right place. Above: The Northstar 650SC has a bathroom thats usable with the pop-top down.

Lets get to work. In short, its a very versatile swing-away table leg system with multiple tightening locks. We would be very hard pressed not to install solar on any truck camper we plan on spending time in. As they say, Duck!. Our customers are the most important thing to us, and we take great pride in not only manufacturing the best truck campers you can find, but in helping you maintain it for years while we build a relationship with you based on trust and quality. Thats because I could find nothing but stellar quality and quality control throughout the 650SC, nose to tail. The taller side walls also allow for 65 of headroom in the shower. Above the refrigerator is a lift up vanity and mirror. Directly inspired by the hard side Northstar Liberty, the 650SC featured an impressive list of design innovations making it one of the most functional pop-up truck campers on the planet.

If you plan on camping alone, you can probably stretch the 4-gallon cassette capacity to four to six days. Northstar Campers do not offer ducted heat, and yet they are the warmest truck campers we have ever camped in. You can see the hot water heater in the background and the red and blue color PEX clearly indicating the hot and cold lines. To give you an estimate of what the 650SC would weigh if it were optioned out, we conservatively estimated the weight of the more popular options and added that weight (200 pounds) to the base dry weight for this calculation. These are not your fathers pop-up campers. Payments are an estimate only based on approved credit and are not inclusive of tax, title, and license fees. If we were purchasing the 650SC, I would also explore the potential for a higher capacity sealed AGM battery and at least a 100-watt solar panel. Thats a lot of function, seven feet square. Please check out all of the photos on this Northstar addition. As a magazine, we encourage Northstar to mark center of gravity on every unit. Pick From Supermarkets to Motocross Trails; two unexpected and incredible passion tours. Others find the weight too much to comfortably handle, or are turned off by the concept. Speaking of air conditioners, the 650SC comes framed and pre-wired for both a roof top or rear window air conditioner, both of which run on a portable Honda EU2000i (or equivalent). Ideally, this somewhat heavy platform wouldnt be necessary, but its great that Northstar provides a solution. For this review we checked out a 2017Northstar 650SC at Truck Camper Warehouse in West Chesterfield, New Hampshire. See us for a complete list of features and available options! Sat 9:00-5:00. All standard features and specifications are subject to change. Owners will need to be cautious that this outlet doesnt get accidentally splashed by whats cooking above. Yes, this even goes for the aluminum Ford F150. The features per foot in the 650SC are remarkable. The Thetford cassette toilet system is the one 650SC feature that requires the most pre-purchase understanding. Well, not everyone will like moving and dumping a 33 pound container of human waste every few days. The detector is perfectly placed. I love having a mirror in this location, but might opt for a bigger one. The single tank on the 650SC will need to be carefully monitored as to not run out at 3:00am in the middle of nowhere.

Under the step for the cabover are the stereo speakers and a dual LP and carbon monoxide detector. Save your favorite RVs as you browse. 3 way refrigerator (LPG, 110v, 12v) with removable freezer, Auto ignition furnace w/ digital thermostat, Dometic glass top 2 burner stove w/iron grate upgrade, Single sink w/ single lever faucet w/ pull out sprayer (650SC, 850SC), Auto ignition water heater w/ exterior port shower and bypass (650SC, 850SC), Lift up underbed storage with 2 gas struts, 30 Gallon fresh water tank (TC650, TC800, 850SC), 30 amp twist adapter w/15 amp lighted power cord, 20 lb Stand up exchangeable LPG tank (TC650, 650SC, TC800, 850SC), Insulated dinette window w/ screen and shades (650SC), Screened entrance door w/ dead bolt & gas strut, Interior shower with cassette toilet (650SC, 850SC), 13 Gallon gray water holding tank (650SC, 850SC), Exterior lockable storage (NA with option 1) (600SS), Exterior rear lockable wing doors (Std. That said, you can only bring so much stuff in a seven foot pop-up truck camper like the 650SC. With all-LED lighting, the single battery is more than adequate. SALES & PARTS HOURSMon-Fri: 8:30am - 5:00pmSaturday: 9am - 4:00pmSunday: Closed, SERVICE HOURSMonday: ClosedTues-Fri: 8:30am - 5:00pmSaturday: 9am - 4:00pmSunday: Closed, Dometic 3.7 C.F. Truck Camper Magazine reviews a 2017 Northstar 650SC, a self-contained, wet bath, north-south cabover, pop-up truck camper for short bed and super short bed half-ton trucks.

Due to Covid19 supply chain issues, some features and options shown may be temporarily substituted or removed. Whats not to love? The rear window air conditioner leaves the roof open for kayaks or other gear. The only available options are features not everyone wants or needs; an air conditioner, entry step system, television antenna, awning, and a roof rack. Traditional pop-up truck campers typically have a very basic feature set; simple dinette, modest kitchenette, propane heat, and an east-west cabover bed. The convenience of being able to dump the cassette in any residential toilet is fantastic. Mon-Fri 8:30-5:30. Base Dry Weight special factory order only, Northstar 650SC: dry weight, 1,610 pounds + 20 gallons fresh, 166.8 pounds + 4 gallon full water heater, 33.6 pounds + 20 pound full propane tank, 20 pounds + battery, 65 pounds + stuff, 500 pounds = 2,395.4 pounds. This is about as compact and efficient a wet bath as youll ever see. : This is our Lowest Price with approved financing through the Southland Incentive Program. In 2016, TCM introduced the idea that there are actually two types of pop-up truck campers; traditional pop-up truck campers, and modern pop-up truck campers. This camper will easily fit on an ultra short/short bed (5'6" to 6'10") and also allows for an, In every Northstar Pop-Up, you will find a truck camper that is ready to hit the roads whenever you are! Dry Weight: 2090 Lbs. The sofa-style dinette seat and Lagun table leg system will likely take more time to adapt. Modern pop-up truck campers start with everything a traditional pop-up camper has and add a separate bathroom, built-in cassette or RV flush toilet, and RV-style features comparable to a typical hard side truck camper. If thats your plan, youre probably going to need a second battery solution like Torklift Internationals Hidden Power, and/or a portable generator like the Honda EU2000i.