Alaskan 8' Shortbed vs Bundutec Roan
Both the Alaskan 8' Shortbed and Bundutec Roan are pop-up (hard-side) truck campers. They weigh within 40 lbs of each other. The Alaskan 8' Shortbed requires a half-ton truck minimum while the Bundutec Roan needs a 3/4-ton.
 Alaskan Campers Pop-Up (Hard-Side) | Bundutec Roan Bundutec USA Pop-Up (Hard-Side) | |
|---|---|---|
| Pricing | ||
| Base MSRP | $35,000 | — |
| Loaded MSRP | $45,000 | — |
| Weight & Truck Fit | ||
| Dry Weight | 1,800 lbs★ | 1,840 lbs |
| Wet Weight | — | — |
| 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 | Full |
| 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 | 22 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 | — | 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 Roan?
The Alaskan 8' Shortbed is lighter at 1,800 lbs dry weight, which is 40 lbs less than the Bundutec Roan.
Quick Verdict
Lighter
Alaskan 8' Shortbed
1,800 lbs dry
More Water
Bundutec Roan
22 gal fresh
More Solar
Bundutec Roan
190W