Northern Lite 610 for 1/2 Ton PU

[Alloy]

NL reintroduces the 610 that will be made to fit 48" wheel wells. It has a 12V fridge to.

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Northern Lite 610 Half Ton Truck Camper The original Northern Lite 610 truck camper, considered a cult classic by truck camper aficionados, inspired our new entry for the half-ton truck camper market. The redesigned Northern Lite 610 reflects everything that you have come to expect from a...

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[simple]

1500lbs seems on the heavy side for a half ton

 

[Alloy]

1500lbs seems on the heavy side for a half ton

I agree.

 

[Spencer for Hire]

after water, bodies, food, cargo it might be tough

 

[rruff]

I like the idea. It's much smaller than anything else they make. Good choice for offroad.

 

[simple]

I preferred the Pre-basement North lite and Bigfoot models.

Does anyone know the weight on the original version of this?

 

[Todd780]

1500lbs seems on the heavy side for a half ton

I agree.

after water, bodies, food, cargo it might be tough

Yep. Maybe an F150 with the Heavy Payload Payload pkg. But I think they are usually around 2,200 lbs for payload roughly.
I think the majority of ext cab s/box trucks are around 2,000 lbs payload roughly. So again, by the time you add two bodies and some water you're maxed. Personally I think if the intent is to carry a camper I'd go 1 ton. Skip 3/4 ton too since most 1 tons are the same truck anyway. So it's not like a 3/4 ton is any smaller or fuel efficient than the 1 ton equivalent of the same truck.

 

[Alloy]

2014 brochure, last year of production states 1,050# dry

https://northern-lite.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/04/2014-Northern-Lite-Brochure.pdf

other years' specs here

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have seen older ones mention 780#

Northern Lite 6'10

for sale, 1993 Northern Lite 6'10 import truck camper - only 780 pounds - fits small and . CanadianListed.com has classifieds in Victoria, British Columbia for new and used Trailers and Mobile homes.

victoria-bc.canadianlisted.com

the refurbed one in my post #6, owner stated 1,350#

Restored and Updated 2003 Northern Lite 6-10 Camper Impresses

It's no secret that Northern Lite makes a very popular truck camper. The quality interiors plus the long-lasting, fiberglass shell makes Northern Lite

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Note the 610 headroom of 5' 11". The other older, non basement models also had short ceilings in the "head".

780lb didn't include any options. It was pretty much a fiberglass shell like Composite Truck Bodies, Tuffport and Space Cap.

 

[Alloy]

Yep. Maybe an F150 with the Heavy Payload Payload pkg. But I think they are usually around 2,200 lbs for payload roughly.
I think the majority of ext cab s/box trucks are around 2,000 lbs payload roughly. So again, by the time you add two bodies and some water you're maxed. Personally I think if the intent is to carry a camper I'd go 1 ton. Skip 3/4 ton too since most 1 tons are the same truck anyway. So it's not like a 3/4 ton is any smaller or fuel efficient than the 1 ton equivalent of the same truck.

Wrong the 2500/F250/3500F350/4500/F450 are the same. On can save thousands buying a 2500 or F250 and turn it ito a 4500/ F450 by adding air bags or springs and a sway bar

 

[Todd780]

WrongView attachment 795295 the 2500/F250/3500F350/4500/F450 are the same. On can save thousands buying a 2500 or F250 and turn it ito a 4500/ F450 by adding air bags or springs and a sway barView attachment 795294

When I build identically equipped F250 / F350's there only seems to be a few grand difference in price.
So to me it seems you'd negate the savings buying the F250 by the time you upgrade springs and a sway bar.
Plus your listed payload on the door sticker would still be less than a F350.
Additionally I would think the resale would recoup the added up front cost difference, no?

Both XLT 4x4's w/ 7.3L. No additional options:





Maybe I'm missing something.
But, that's just what I'd do rather than buying a new truck then messing with it to try and make it handle the load I want to carry.
To each their own, all G.

 

[simple]

My 08 Silverado 1500 4x4 extended cab 6.5' bed has a payload rating of 1,792lbs. The sticker in the glove box says Truck camper load information cargo weight rating 696lbs.

 

[Todd780]

The 250/0 is for those for whom a 1 ton is simply, "too big". Not everyone wants such a big truck.

But 1 tons are the same physical size as a 3/4 ton?
Hell, they pretty much have the same footprint as my crew cab 6.5" box 1/2 ton. The 3/4 & 1 tons are just taller.

 

[Jonnyo]

780lb didn't include any options. It was pretty much a fiberglass shell like Composite Truck Bodies, Tuffport and Space Cap.

my northern lite 6-10 was about 750lbs and it included the normal stuff...fully build, hot water, fridge, but no toilet. it was a masterpeice of smart design and lightweight.

For northern lite to come in 2023 and propose a 1500lbs 610 make me wonder what went wrong. we have so much technology now... it should be getting lighter, not heavier.

 

[Alloy]

When I build identically equipped F250 / F350's there only seems to be a few grand difference in price.
So to me it seems you'd negate the savings buying the F250 by the time you upgrade springs and a sway bar.
Plus your listed payload on the door sticker would still be less than a F350.
Additionally I would think the resale would recoup the added up front cost difference, no?

Both XLT 4x4's w/ 7.3L. No additional options:
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View attachment 795300

Maybe I'm missing something.
But, that's just what I'd do rather than buying a new truck then messing with it to try and make it handle the load I want to carry.
To each their own, all G.

People turning a F150/250 into a F350/450 start with a short box and no GVWR pack. It's no joke either. I was reading another post yesterday in which serval people are advising someone how to do it.

 

[Alloy]

my northern lite 6-10 was about 750lbs and it included the normal stuff...fully build, hot water, fridge, but no toilet. it was a masterpeice of smart design and lightweight.

For northern lite to come in 2023 and propose a 1500lbs 610 make me wonder what went wrong. we have so much technology now... it should be getting lighter, not heavier.

I looked at a 610 for our Tacoma. The 2011 I looked at was over 1000lbs empty and didn't have a HW tank, grey tank or toilet.