Alaskan 8' Shortbed vs Bundutec Free
Both the Alaskan 8' Shortbed and Bundutec Free are pop-up (hard-side) truck campers. They weigh within 10 lbs of each other. The Alaskan 8' Shortbed requires a half-ton truck minimum while the Bundutec Free 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 | 1,790 lbs★ |
| Wet Weight | — | 2,057 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 | 3★ |
| 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 | Wet Bath |
| Shower | None | Indoor |
| Toilet | Portable | Cassette |
| Water System | ||
| Fresh Water | 12 gal | 20 gal★ |
| Gray Water | — | 11 gal |
| 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" | 82" |
| Overall Length | — | 164" |
| 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 Free?
The Bundutec Free is lighter at 1,790 lbs dry weight, which is 10 lbs less than the Alaskan 8' Shortbed.
Which sleeps more people, the Alaskan 8' Shortbed or Bundutec Free?
The Bundutec Free sleeps 3 people compared to 2 for the Alaskan 8' Shortbed.
Quick Verdict
Lighter
Bundutec Free
1,790 lbs dry
More Water
Bundutec Free
20 gal fresh
More Solar
Bundutec Free
190W
Sleeps More
Bundutec Free
3 people