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 8' Shortbed
Alaskan 8' Shortbed

Alaskan Campers

Pop-Up (Hard-Side)
Bundutec Cape
Bundutec Cape

Bundutec USA

Pop-Up (Hard-Side)
Pricing
Base MSRP$35,000
Loaded MSRP$45,000
Weight & Truck Fit
Dry Weight1,800 lbs1,640 lbs
Wet Weight1,899 lbs
Min Payload Needed2,200 lbs
Min Truck ClassHalf-Ton3/4-Ton
Fits Short BedYesNo
TailgateRemove Tailgate
Sleeping
Sleeps22
Bed TypeCabover QueenQueen
OrientationNorth-SouthNorth-South
Kitchen
KitchenYesYes
Cooktop Burners32
Fridge3-Way Absorption12V Compressor
OvenNoNo
MicrowaveNoNo
Bathroom
BathroomNoneNone
ShowerNoneNone
ToiletPortableNone
Water System
Fresh Water12 gal23 gal
Gray Water
Hot WaterTankless
Electrical
Solar100W190W
Battery TypeAGMLithium
Battery Capacity100Ah100Ah
Inverter
Shore Power
Climate & Insulation
FurnaceYesYes
Furnace BTU16,000 BTU
A/CNoNo
A/C BTU
Season Rating4-Season
R-Value
Construction
ShellAluminum
FrameAluminum
Dimensions
Interior Height78"81"
Overall Length151"
Overall Width84"
Setup & Usability
Setup Time1 min
People Needed1
Jack TypeHydraulic

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