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Northern Lite Mfg
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Northern Lite Mfg
By Steve Fennell, Snowbirds & RV Travelers; photos courtesy Northern Lite
While slide-outs are not uncommon in the truck camper space, the 8-11EX Dry Bath Special Edition Truck Camper from Northern-Lite has a host of features designed in one solid, non-slide unit for 2018.
Built on a two-piece, moulded fibreglass shell with one-inch R6 block foam insulation, this is a four-season Canadian-made camper that has a floor length of nine feet, three inches, a width of eight feet, two inches, and is designed for ¾-ton short bed pick-up trucks. One of the highlights this year is its dry bath design, which according to the company is the only short-box dry bath truck camper on the market without a slide. It comes with a freshwater flush toilet, stand-up shower, sink plus a designated black holding tank.
Truck campers often have limited space, but Northern-Lite made use of every inch to provide a functional interior. For instance, the galley has a 6.3 cubic-foot two-door fridge, deep stainless steel sink, an Atwood stainless steel oven, plus a power range hood and glass stove top cover. A facing dinette was also accommodated and is an ideal appointment for a truck camper of this size. It even doubles as a fold-down 37 x 67-inch sleeping area. If you need space for kitchenware, storage is in the cupboards and drawers, which includes smooth roller bearing drawer glides for ease of use. You can even upgrade the 8-11 with the optional microwave and U-shape dinette.
When owners are ready to retire for the evening, there's easy access to the sleeping area featuring a 60 x 80-inch bed with two-inch R12 insulation underneath. Additional storage space, a Jensen 12V 19-inch LCD TV, and Thermopane skylight are nice touches. Rounding out the interior appointments are the Dometic Thermopane windows, removable carpeting for easy maintenance, and designated generator storage for a portable Honda generator.
With a range of features on the inside, the 8-11EX has many highlights on the outside. In true Northern-Lite fashion, protection from the sun is provided by two Carefree awnings, while the Fat Ladder allows easy access to the roof for maintenance. The exterior shower will come in handy for many uses, and the convenient Rear Bumper Step System offers smooth, easy entry in and out of the camper.
In addition to the range of standards, some options to consider include a 9200 BTU A/C unit, boat rack, camo graphics, gas/electric water heater and Happijac dually brackets.
Northern-Lite MFG 8-11EX Dry Bath Special Edition Truck Camper Specifications:
- Floor Length: 108" (2.7 M)
- Interior Height: 6'4" (1.95 M)
- Slides: N/A
- Fresh Water Capacity: 33 gal (124 L)
- Grey Water Capacity: 24 gal (90 L)
- Black Water Capacity: 12 gal (45 L)
- Dry Weight: 2650 lbs (1,202 kg) (Approx.)
- Base Price: $50,400 CDN
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