Driving With a Pop Up vs Hardside??
Currently drive a '18 Ford 350 LWB, SRW. What is the feeling between driving a 2000lb (OEM Wt) popup vs a 3000lb hardside?? Daylight and Dark?? Or something you get used to and then no big deal?? ...
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Dagwood,
I have 2016 F250SB Crew Cab and a Northstar TC650. Basically it is the 850 but a little shorter. I have never driven with a hardside camper but absolutely enjoy everything about the pop-up. I have been in heavy winds on the road and it handles well. If you frequent windy areas, it may be unnerving with the top up while you are camping. I've heard it can handle up to 40 mph winds but I dont think I would want to stay anywhere under those conditions.
The pop-ups do take a couple minutes to raise and lower the roof and have less storage. We use the camper all the time for lunch stops without raising the roof. We can sit at the table, access the fridge, use the furnace in cold weather, access and all the lower cabinets. I suspect on the 850, the toilet can be used too. On a side note, I have not had any problems with camper other than a third party light issue. Northstar quickly responded.
If you have further questions, contact me
I have 2016 F250SB Crew Cab and a Northstar TC650. Basically it is the 850 but a little shorter. I have never driven with a hardside camper but absolutely enjoy everything about the pop-up. I have been in heavy winds on the road and it handles well. If you frequent windy areas, it may be unnerving with the top up while you are camping. I've heard it can handle up to 40 mph winds but I dont think I would want to stay anywhere under those conditions.
The pop-ups do take a couple minutes to raise and lower the roof and have less storage. We use the camper all the time for lunch stops without raising the roof. We can sit at the table, access the fridge, use the furnace in cold weather, access and all the lower cabinets. I suspect on the 850, the toilet can be used too. On a side note, I have not had any problems with camper other than a third party light issue. Northstar quickly responded.
If you have further questions, contact me
