Northstar 12STC - who has one?
Seriously contemplating the purchase of the Northstar 12STC. We have looked at it and the Northstar Igloo several times at Truck Camper Warehouse. We like the room in the STC and the layout. The wife ...
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I have the Igloo on a Dodge Ram 2500 Diesel. I added HD Rancho shocks and airbags. The ride was harsh and the airbags seemed to intensify the sway. I then added supersprings and was able to set the shocks on a lower setting. I now have a pretty decent ride and the equivalent of a 3500 Dodge.
My Igloo is much lighter than the 12 footer. I am well beyond the cargo rating and at the limits of what works for a SRW. In my opinion there is absolutely no doubt you should have a DRW truck.
You will find that it is easy to add lots more weight than you anticipate. I have two solar panels, big AGM batteries, and a generator. Even being careful consider all of the extras: clothing, food, cooking gear, hobby equipment, tools, gas for the generator, plus a load of water, 2 propane tanks, and whatever your fellow travelers decide to bring and collect along the way.
My Igloo is much lighter than the 12 footer. I am well beyond the cargo rating and at the limits of what works for a SRW. In my opinion there is absolutely no doubt you should have a DRW truck.
You will find that it is easy to add lots more weight than you anticipate. I have two solar panels, big AGM batteries, and a generator. Even being careful consider all of the extras: clothing, food, cooking gear, hobby equipment, tools, gas for the generator, plus a load of water, 2 propane tanks, and whatever your fellow travelers decide to bring and collect along the way.
