Sounds like you are on the right path Mike. NorthStar sounds like a good fit and they are made in Iowa so upgrades, service, etc. puts you close to the manufacturer. They are one of the more customizable manufacturers. I was torn between a pop up and a hard side. Ended up going hard side due to the deal I found on a wonderful lightly used truck/camper combo that had been owned by a member here on the forum. We have a ton of fun in ours. That said, I still lust for a pop up to throw on a single wheel at times.