Alaskan 8' Shortbed vs Bundutec Topi
Both the Alaskan 8' Shortbed and Bundutec Topi are pop-up (hard-side) truck campers. The Bundutec Topi comes in 510 lbs lighter than the Alaskan 8' Shortbed. The Alaskan 8' Shortbed requires a half-ton truck minimum while the Bundutec Topi needs a midsize.
 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 | 1,290 lbs★ |
| Wet Weight | — | 1,422 lbs |
| Min Payload Needed | 2,200 lbs | — |
| Min Truck Class | Half-Ton | Midsize |
| Fits Short Bed | Yes | Yes |
| 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 | None |
| Shower | None | None |
| Toilet | Portable | None |
| Water System | ||
| Fresh Water | 12 gal★ | 11 gal |
| Gray Water | — | — |
| Hot Water | — | — |
| 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" | 78" |
| Overall Length | — | 134" |
| Overall Width | — | 81" |
| Setup & Usability | ||
| Setup Time | 1 min | — |
| People Needed | 1 | — |
| Jack Type | Hydraulic | — |
Frequently Asked Questions
Which is lighter, the Alaskan 8' Shortbed or Bundutec Topi?
The Bundutec Topi is lighter at 1,290 lbs dry weight, which is 510 lbs less than the Alaskan 8' Shortbed.
Quick Verdict
Lighter
Bundutec Topi
1,290 lbs dry
More Water
Alaskan 8' Shortbed
12 gal fresh
More Solar
Bundutec Topi
190W