Alaskan 8' Shortbed vs Bundutec Cape
Both the Alaskan 8' Shortbed and Bundutec Cape are pop-up (hard-side) truck campers. The Bundutec Cape comes in 160 lbs lighter than the Alaskan 8' Shortbed. The Alaskan 8' Shortbed requires a half-ton truck minimum while the Bundutec Cape needs a 3/4-ton.
 Alaskan Campers Pop-Up (Hard-Side) |  Bundutec USA Pop-Up (Hard-Side) | |
|---|---|---|
| Pricing | ||
| Base MSRP | $35,000 | — |
| Loaded MSRP | $45,000 | — |
| Weight & Truck Fit | ||
| Dry Weight | 1,800 lbs | 1,640 lbs★ |
| Wet Weight | — | 1,899 lbs |
| Min Payload Needed | 2,200 lbs | — |
| Min Truck Class | Half-Ton | 3/4-Ton |
| Fits Short Bed | Yes | No |
| Tailgate | Remove 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 | 23 gal★ |
| Gray Water | — | — |
| Hot Water | — | Tankless |
| Electrical | ||
| Solar | 100W | 190W★ |
| Battery Type | AGM | Lithium |
| Battery Capacity | 100Ah | 100Ah |
| Inverter | — | — |
| Shore Power | — | — |
| Climate & Insulation | ||
| Furnace | Yes | Yes |
| Furnace BTU | 16,000 BTU | — |
| A/C | No | No |
| A/C BTU | — | — |
| Season Rating | 4-Season | — |
| R-Value | — | — |
| Construction | ||
| Shell | Aluminum | — |
| Frame | Aluminum | — |
| Dimensions | ||
| Interior Height | 78" | 81" |
| Overall Length | — | 151" |
| Overall Width | — | 84" |
| Setup & Usability | ||
| Setup Time | 1 min | — |
| People Needed | 1 | — |
| Jack Type | Hydraulic | — |
Frequently Asked Questions
Which is lighter, the Alaskan 8' Shortbed or Bundutec Cape?
The Bundutec Cape is lighter at 1,640 lbs dry weight, which is 160 lbs less than the Alaskan 8' Shortbed.
Quick Verdict
Lighter
Bundutec Cape
1,640 lbs dry
More Water
Bundutec Cape
23 gal fresh
More Solar
Bundutec Cape
190W