Newbie - considering purchasing a 2018 with Northstar 600SS camper

This is a 2018 with 35K miles and has a Northstar 600SS pop up camper. Will be able to test drive it and check out the camper and how it pops up tomorrow. I know it's the access cab, and it has a manual transmission, but I'm unsure what model it is? and whether it's 4WD or not? I've been told the suspension has been upgraded to carry the camper, and will learn more about that as well tomorrow. It's a cream puff, and barring any suprises, I plan to buy it. Thanks for any and all help.

 

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Base Dry Weight 1,258 lbs

That’s a lot of weight before anything is in it

 

Holy crap, that thing retails over 27k just for the pop-out itself! Doesn't seem to be sagging any in the pics, and it's a heavy sucker on its own. I would be sure to crawl underneath and check for not only upgraded suspension for the semi-permanent camper shell, but also check for all maintenance records. That much added weight is going to require more timely changes in the diff's, hopefully it's got the standard towing package with the upgraded oil/trans cooler and bigger alternator as well. Judging from the hood scoop, and wheels alone, I'd be willing to bet it's either a TRD Sport or TRD Off-Road. It's a lucky find, being an AC and MT and hopefully 4x4 for ya. I searched out my 2017 AC and couldn't be happier with it. Check the frame for any issues and check that any and all recall work has been completed. I'd also wanna test drive it with and without the camper shell, take it for a good 20 min ride with the seller, hit highway speeds and try and find a hill to climb and see how she handles under pressure. Check all the normal things, turning on everything button wise, checking for spare tire and floor jack with tools to lower said things. If ya aren't too keen on the mechanical things, you can find a local mechanic or if ya have one in mind already, and for about $130 bucks they'll perform a pre-purchase-inspection (PPI) for you and really go through the nuts and bolts and give you an overall health report on the vehicle. Sweet find tho. Let us know how it checks out tomorrow, I'd love an AC MT personally.