Alaskan 8' Shortbed vs Bison Overland Flatbed
Side-by-side comparison of specs, features, and pricing
 Alaskan Campers Pop-Up (Hard-Side) |  Bison Overland Pop-Up (Hard-Side) | |
|---|---|---|
| Pricing | ||
| Base MSRP | $35,000 | $24,500★ |
| Loaded MSRP | $45,000 | $38,000★ |
| Weight & Truck Fit | ||
| Dry Weight | 1,800 lbs | 1,100 lbs★ |
| Wet Weight | — | 1,500 lbs |
| Min Payload Needed | 2,200 lbs | 1,500 lbs★ |
| Min Truck Class | Half-Ton | Half-Ton |
| Fits Short Bed | Yes | No |
| Tailgate | Remove Tailgate | Keep Tailgate |
| Sleeping | ||
| Sleeps | 2 | 2 |
| Bed Type | Cabover Queen | Queen |
| Orientation | North-South | North-South |
| Kitchen | ||
| Kitchen | Yes | Yes |
| Cooktop Burners | 3★ | 2 |
| Fridge | 3-Way Absorption | 12V Compressor |
| Oven | No | No |
| Microwave | No | No |
| Bathroom | ||
| Bathroom | None | None |
| Shower | None | None |
| Toilet | Portable | None |
| Water System | ||
| Fresh Water | 12 gal★ | 10 gal |
| Gray Water | — | 5 gal |
| Hot Water | — | None |
| Electrical | ||
| Solar | 100W | 200W★ |
| Battery Type | AGM | Lithium |
| Battery Capacity | 100Ah | 100Ah |
| Inverter | — | 1000W |
| Shore Power | — | — |
| Climate & Insulation | ||
| Furnace | Yes | No |
| Furnace BTU | 16,000 BTU | — |
| A/C | No | No |
| A/C BTU | — | — |
| Season Rating | 4-Season★ | 3-Season |
| R-Value | — | R-10 |
| Construction | ||
| Shell | Aluminum | Composite |
| Frame | Aluminum | Aluminum |
| Dimensions | ||
| Interior Height | 78" | 72" |
| Overall Length | — | 108" |
| Overall Width | — | 78" |
| Setup & Usability | ||
| Setup Time | 1 min★ | 5 min |
| People Needed | 1 | 1 |
| Jack Type | Hydraulic | — |
Frequently Asked Questions
Which is lighter, the Alaskan 8' Shortbed or Bison Overland Flatbed?
The Bison Overland Flatbed is lighter at 1,100 lbs dry weight, which is 700 lbs less than the Alaskan 8' Shortbed.
Which costs less, the Alaskan 8' Shortbed or Bison Overland Flatbed?
The Bison Overland Flatbed starts at $24,500, which is $10,500 less than the Alaskan 8' Shortbed at $35,000.