1976 Starcraft PopUp Camper Specs & Review

‍If you’re into older campers, you might be interested in the specs of the 1976 Starcraft and my review of this classic pop-up camper.

The 1976 Starcraft pop-up camper is a commonly well-regarded line of campers released with several models including the Starlette, Starflite, Starlite, Stardust, Starmaster, and Galaxy. It can sleep between 4 and 8 people and ranges from 11 feet 6 inches to 16 feet 8 inches in length.

I’ve stayed at least one night in each 1976 Starcraft pop-up camper and can safely say I enjoyed every second in each of them. Each camper offers a unique set of benefits that can help to make any camping trip better.

‍1976 Starcraft Pop-Up Camper Review

If you love pop-up campers as much as I do, you really can’t go wrong with any of the 1976 Starcraft models.

When I describe an ideal pop-up camper, almost every model of the 1976 Starcraft will usually match my description.

Even when I’m not camping in the woods, I can still have fun staying in my 1976 Starcraft pop-up camper.

In fact, my family often had at-home camping nights where we would spend the day grilling food and lounging in our camper.

When the weather was good, we would even bypass the beds in our house and spend the night sleeping in our Starcraft.

One of the most outstanding features of the 1976 Starcraft pop-up camper is the crank lifter that can be used to set up the camper within minutes.

Another feature I appreciate about the 1976 Starcraft is the dinette, which can be stored away when the camper is moving.

When the table is expanded, it has the look and feel of a dinette in a small apartment.

There are few things more enjoyable than having breakfast with a cup of coffee on a 1976 Starcraft dinette.

Though the technology of a 1976 Starcraft pop-up camper doesn’t match the technology of more modern campers, it holds up fairly well when it comes to providing a comfortable living environment.

Compared to more modern pop-campers that likely use more automation during the manufacturing process, the craftsmanship of a 1976 Starcraft feels more solid and soulful to me.

Due to the portability of a 1976 Starcraft pop-up camper, it might seem like you’d be sacrificing quality in the name of convenience.

However, I often feel just at home in our Starcraft compared to a standard camper or even my home.

Galaxy Swinger Specs

Exterior Closed

• Length (overall) 16 feet 8 inches
• Length (without hitch and bumper) 12 feet
• Width 6 feet 11 inches
• Height 4 feet 8.5 inches

Interior Erected

• Length 21 feet
• Width 6 feet 4 inches
• Height 6 feet 6.5 inches

Bunk Sizes

• Extended Ends 54 inches x 72 inches
• Gaucho 44 inches x 76 inches

Tire Size

• 6:50 x 13 inches / 6 ply

Tire Rating

• 1340 lbs. at 60 psi

Coupler Size

• 2 inches

Curb Weight

• Trailer 1915 lbs.
• Hitch 280 lbs.

GVWR

• Trailer 2740 lbs.
• Hitch 300 lbs.

Rated Cargo Load

• 925 lbs.

Galaxy 8 Specs

Exterior Closed

• Length (overall) 16 feet 8 inches
• Length (without hitch and bumper) 12 feet
• Width 6 feet 11 inches
• Height 4 feet 8.5 inches

Interior Erected

• Length 21 feet
• Width 6 feet 4 inches
• Height 6 feet 6.5 inches

Bunk Sizes

• Extended Ends 54 inches x 72 inches
• U-Shaped Dinette 44 inches x 76 inches

Tire Size

• 6:50 x 13 inches / 6 ply

Tire Rating

• 1340 lbs. at 60 psi

Coupler Size

• 2 inches

Curb Weight

• Trailer 1835 lbs.
• Hitch 265 lbs.

GVWR

• Trailer 2740 lbs.
• Hitch 300 lbs.

Rated Cargo Load

• 1015 lbs.

Galaxy 6 Specs

Exterior Closed

• Length (overall) 16 feet 8 inches
• Length (without hitch and bumper) 12 feet
• Width 6 feet 11 inches
• Height 4 feet 8.5 inches

Interior Erected

• Length 21 feet
• Width 6 feet 4 inches
• Height 6 feet 6.5 inches

Bunk Sizes

• Extended Ends 54 inches x 72 inches
• Dinette 44 inches x 76 inches

Tire Size

• 6:50 x 13 inches / 6 ply

Tire Rating

• 1340 lbs. at 60 psi

Coupler Size

• 2 inches

Curb Weight

• Trailer 1850 lbs.
• Hitch 265 lbs.

GVWR

• Trailer 2740 lbs.
• Hitch 300 lbs.

Rated Cargo Load

• 995 lbs.

Stardust Swinger Specs

Exterior Closed

• Length (overall) 14 feet 4 inches
• Length (without hitch and bumper) 10 feet
• Width 6 feet 11 inches
• Height 4 feet 8 inches

Interior Erected

• Length 19 feet
• Width 6 feet 4 inches
• Height 6 feet 5 inches

Bunk Sizes

• Extended Ends 54 inches x 72 inches
• Dinette 40 inches x 76 inches

Tire Size

• 6:50 x 13 inches / 6 ply

Tire Rating

• 1340 lbs. at 60 psi

Coupler Size

• 2 inches

Curb Weight

• Trailer 1620 lbs.
• Hitch 265 lbs

GVWR

• Trailer 2740 lbs.
• Hitch 300 lbs.

Rated Cargo Load

• 1220 lbs.

Stardust 8 Specs

Exterior Closed

• Length (overall) 14 feet 4 inches
• Length (without hitch and bumper) 10 feet
• Width 6 feet 11 inches
• Height 4 feet 8 inches

Interior Erected

• Length 19 feet
• Width 6 feet 4 inches
• Height 6 feet 5 inches

Bunk Sizes

• Extended Ends 54 inches x 72 inches
• Dinette 40 inches x 76 inches
• Gaucho 40 inches x 76 inches

Tire Size

• 6:50 x 13 inches / 6 ply

Tire Rating

• 1340 lbs. at 60 psi

Coupler Size

• 2 inches

Curb Weight

• Trailer 1610 lbs.
• Hitch 180 lbs.

GVWR

• Trailer 2740 lbs.
• Hitch 300 lbs.

Rated Cargo Load

• 1230 lbs.

Starmaster 8 Specs

Exterior Closed

• Length (overall) 14 feet 4 inches
• Length (without hitch and bumper) 10 feet
• Width 6 feet 11 inches
• Height 4 feet 6 inches

Interior Erected

• Length 19 feet
• Width 6 feet 4 inches
• Height 6 feet 5 inches

Bunk Sizes

• Extended Ends 54 inches x 72 inches
• Dinette 40 inches x 76 inches

Tire Size

• 5:30 x 12 inches / 6 ply

Tire Rating

• 1045 lbs. at 80 psi

Coupler Size

• 2 inches

Curb Weight

• Trailer 1505 lbs.
• Hitch 175 lbs.

GVWR

• Trailer 2340 lbs.
• Hitch 300 lbs.

Rated Cargo Load

• 935 lbs.

Starmaster 6 Specs

Exterior Closed

• Length (overall) 14 feet 4 inches
• Length (without hitch and bumper) 10 feet
• Width 6 feet 11 inches
• Height 4 feet 6 inches

Interior Erected

• Length 19 feet
• Width 6 feet 4 inches
• Height 6 feet 5 inches

Bunk Sizes

• Extended Ends 54 inches x 72 inches
• Dinette 40 inches x 76 inches

Tire Size

• 5:30 x 12 inches / 6 ply

Tire Rating

• 1045 lbs. at 80 psi

Coupler Size

• 2 inches

Curb Weight

• Trailer 1540 lbs.
• Hitch 185 lbs.

GVWR

• Trailer 2340 lbs.
• Hitch 300 lbs.

Rated Cargo Load

• 900 lbs.

Starflite 6 Specs

Exterior Closed

• Length (overall) 12 feet 4 inches
• Length (without hitch and bumper) 8 feet
• Width 6 feet 11 inches
• Height 4 feet 6 inches

Interior Erected

• Length 16 feet
• Width 6 feet 4 inches
• Height 6 feet 5 inches

Bunk Sizes

• Extended Ends 48 inches x 72 inches
• Dinette 40 inches x 76 inches

Tire Size

• 5:30 x 12 inches / 6 ply

Tire Rating

• 1045 lbs. at 80 psi

Coupler Size

• 2 inches

Curb Weight

• Trailer 1320 lbs.
• Hitch 180 lbs.

GVWR

• Trailer 2000 lbs.
• Hitch 250 lbs.

Rated Cargo Load

• 780 lbs.

Starlite 7 Specs

Exterior Closed

• Length (overall) 12 feet 4 inches
• Length (without hitch and bumper) 8 feet
• Width 6 feet 11 inches
• Height 4 feet 6 inches

Interior Erected

• Length 16 feet
• Width 6 feet 4 inches
• Height 6 feet 5 inches

Bunk Sizes

• Extended Ends 48 inches x 72 inches
• Dinette 40 inches x 76 inches
• Gaucho 20 inches x 76 inches

Tire Size

• 5:30 x 12 inches / 6 ply

Tire Rating

• 1045 lbs. at 80 psi

Coupler Size

• 2 inches

Curb Weight

• Trailer 1095 lbs.
• Hitch 140 lbs.

GVWR

• Trailer 2000 lbs.
• Hitch 250 lbs.

Rated Cargo Load

• 905 lbs.

Starlette XL Specs

Exterior Closed

• Length (overall) 11 feet 5.5 inches
• Length (without hitch and bumper) 7 feet
• Width 6 feet 3.75 inches
• Height 3 feet 5.5 inches

Interior Erected

• Length 7 feet 2 inches
• Width 13 feet 6.5 inches
• Height 6 feet 3 inches

Bunk Sizes

• Extended Ends 48 inches x 75 inches
• Dinette 40 inches x 67.5 inches

Tire Size

• 5:70 x 8 inches / 4 ply

Tire Rating

• 715 lbs. at 50 psi

Coupler Size

• 2 inches

Curb Weight

• Trailer 1055 lbs.
• Hitch 130 lbs.

GVWR

• Trailer 1470 lbs.
• Hitch 200 lbs.

Rated Cargo Load

• 505 lbs.

Starlette Specs

Exterior Closed

• Length (overall) 11 feet 5.5 inches
• Length (without hitch and bumper) 7 feet
• Width 6 feet 3.75 inches
• Height 3 feet 5.5 inches

Interior Erected

• Length 7 feet 2 inches
• Width 13 feet 6.5 inches
• Height 6 feet 3 inches

Bunk Sizes

• Extended Ends 48 inches x 75 inches
• Dinette 40 inches x 67.5 inches

Tire Size

• 5:70 x 8 inches / 4 ply

Tire Rating

• 715 lbs. at 50 psi

Coupler Size

• 2 inches

Curb Weight

• Trailer 820 lbs.
• Hitch 60 lbs.

GVWR

• Trailer 1470 lbs.
• Hitch 200 lbs.

Rated Cargo Load

• 650 lbs.