Alaskan 8' Shortbed vs AT Overland Summit

Side-by-side comparison of specs, features, and pricing

Alaskan 8' Shortbed
Alaskan 8' Shortbed

Alaskan Campers

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AT Overland Summit
AT Overland Summit

AT Overland

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Pricing
Base MSRP$35,000$38,000
Loaded MSRP$45,000$52,000
Weight & Truck Fit
Dry Weight1,800 lbs1,400 lbs
Wet Weight1,700 lbs
Min Payload Needed2,200 lbs2,000 lbs
Min Truck ClassHalf-TonHalf-Ton
Fits Short BedYesYes
TailgateRemove TailgateRemove Tailgate
Sleeping
Sleeps22
Bed TypeCabover QueenCabover Queen
OrientationNorth-SouthEast-West
Kitchen
KitchenYesYes
Cooktop Burners32
Fridge3-Way Absorption12V Compressor
OvenNoNo
MicrowaveNoNo
Bathroom
BathroomNoneNone
ShowerNoneNone
ToiletPortableNone
Water System
Fresh Water12 gal12 gal
Gray Water5 gal
Hot Water
Electrical
Solar100W200W
Battery TypeAGMLithium
Battery Capacity100Ah200Ah
Inverter1000W
Shore Power
Climate & Insulation
FurnaceYesYes
Furnace BTU16,000 BTU10,000 BTU
A/CNoNo
A/C BTU
Season Rating4-Season4-Season
R-ValueR-9
Construction
ShellAluminumComposite
FrameAluminumAluminum
Dimensions
Interior Height78"78"
Overall Length78"
Overall Width80"
Setup & Usability
Setup Time1 min1 min
People Needed11
Jack TypeHydraulicManual

Frequently Asked Questions

Which is lighter, the Alaskan 8' Shortbed or AT Overland Summit?

The AT Overland Summit is lighter at 1,400 lbs dry weight, which is 400 lbs less than the Alaskan 8' Shortbed.

Which costs less, the Alaskan 8' Shortbed or AT Overland Summit?

The Alaskan 8' Shortbed starts at $35,000, which is $3,000 less than the AT Overland Summit at $38,000.