The story

Northern Lite has published specifications for its 2027 Sportsman Plus edition, an option-focused version of its molded-fiberglass truck camper lineup. The edition is offered in 8-11 models for short- and long-bed applications as well as a 9-6 model for long-bed trucks.

The company lists three 200-watt solar panels as standard equipment, providing 600 watts of roof-mounted solar capacity. Other standard equipment includes a 2,200-rpm Fantastic Fan and a 20,000-BTU furnace. The campers retain Northern Lite’s four-season positioning and are listed with an interior headroom of 6 feet 4 inches.

New options for the Sportsman Plus edition include an Onan 2500LP generator for the 8-11 models, a second wardrobe in the cabover sleeping area, acrylic windows and a wireless backup or security camera. Northern Lite notes that selecting the second wardrobe prevents the installation of a television in that location.

The option list also includes two 100-amp-hour lithium batteries, a 600-amp-hour lithium power system, a Truma Combi system, a 10,000-BTU air conditioner, awnings, a cab-through window, a removable carpet, factory pickup, microwave and dually brackets. The generator is available as a factory-order item.

The listed 8-11 configurations measure 98 inches wide and 195 inches overall in length, while the 9-6 measures 98 inches wide and 198 inches overall. Sleeping and dinette dimensions vary by floor plan, with all three configurations using a 60-by-80-inch cabover mattress.

Northern Lite describes the Sportsman Plus as a way to provide additional customization beyond the standard equipment package. The company directs buyers to dealers for availability rather than publishing a general production or delivery timetable on the product page.

Why it matters

The edition shows how a mature truck-camper manufacturer is packaging solar, lithium, climate and visibility equipment into a higher-specification 2027 offering while retaining short- and long-bed coverage.