Alaskan 8' Shortbed vs EarthCruiser GZL
Side-by-side comparison of specs, features, and pricing
 Alaskan Campers Pop-Up (Hard-Side) |  EarthCruiser Pop-Up (Hard-Side) | |
|---|---|---|
| Pricing | ||
| Base MSRP | $35,000★ | $65,000 |
| Loaded MSRP | $45,000★ | $85,000 |
| Weight & Truck Fit | ||
| Dry Weight | 1,800 lbs★ | 1,900 lbs |
| Wet Weight | — | — |
| Min Payload Needed | 2,200 lbs★ | 2,500 lbs |
| Min Truck Class | Half-Ton | 3/4-Ton |
| Fits Short Bed | Yes | Yes |
| Tailgate | Remove Tailgate | Remove Tailgate |
| Sleeping | ||
| Sleeps | 2 | 2 |
| Bed Type | Cabover Queen | Queen |
| Orientation | North-South | East-West |
| Kitchen | ||
| Kitchen | Yes | Yes |
| Cooktop Burners | 3★ | 2 |
| Fridge | 3-Way Absorption | 12V Compressor |
| Oven | No | No |
| Microwave | No | No |
| Bathroom | ||
| Bathroom | None | Outdoor Only |
| Shower | None | Outdoor |
| Toilet | Portable | Cassette |
| Water System | ||
| Fresh Water | 12 gal | 22 gal★ |
| Gray Water | — | 10 gal |
| Hot Water | — | Tankless |
| Electrical | ||
| Solar | 100W | 300W★ |
| Battery Type | AGM | Lithium |
| Battery Capacity | 100Ah | 300Ah★ |
| Inverter | — | 2000W |
| Shore Power | — | — |
| Climate & Insulation | ||
| Furnace | Yes | Yes |
| Furnace BTU | 16,000 BTU★ | 12,000 BTU |
| A/C | No | No |
| A/C BTU | — | — |
| Season Rating | 4-Season | 4-Season |
| R-Value | — | R-12 |
| Construction | ||
| Shell | Aluminum | Composite |
| Frame | Aluminum | Composite |
| Dimensions | ||
| Interior Height | 78" | 76" |
| Overall Length | — | — |
| Overall Width | — | — |
| Setup & Usability | ||
| Setup Time | 1 min | 1 min |
| People Needed | 1 | 1 |
| Jack Type | Hydraulic | Manual |
Frequently Asked Questions
Which is lighter, the Alaskan 8' Shortbed or EarthCruiser GZL?
The Alaskan 8' Shortbed is lighter at 1,800 lbs dry weight, which is 100 lbs less than the EarthCruiser GZL.
Which costs less, the Alaskan 8' Shortbed or EarthCruiser GZL?
The Alaskan 8' Shortbed starts at $35,000, which is $30,000 less than the EarthCruiser GZL at $65,000.