Alaskan 8' Shortbed vs GFC V2
Side-by-side comparison of specs, features, and pricing
 Alaskan Campers Pop-Up (Hard-Side) |  Go Fast Campers (GFC) Pop-Up (Hard-Side) | |
|---|---|---|
| Pricing | ||
| Base MSRP | $35,000 | $7,950★ |
| Loaded MSRP | $45,000 | — |
| Weight & Truck Fit | ||
| Dry Weight | 1,800 lbs | 285 lbs★ |
| Wet Weight | — | — |
| Min Payload Needed | 2,200 lbs | — |
| Min Truck Class | Half-Ton | Half-Ton |
| Fits Short Bed | Yes | Yes |
| Tailgate | Remove Tailgate | — |
| Sleeping | ||
| Sleeps | 2 | 2 |
| Bed Type | Cabover Queen | Custom |
| Orientation | North-South | — |
| Kitchen | ||
| Kitchen | Yes | No |
| Cooktop Burners | 3★ | 0 |
| Fridge | 3-Way Absorption | — |
| Oven | No | No |
| Microwave | No | No |
| Bathroom | ||
| Bathroom | None | None |
| Shower | None | None |
| Toilet | Portable | None |
| Water System | ||
| Fresh Water | 12 gal | — |
| Gray Water | — | — |
| Hot Water | — | — |
| Electrical | ||
| Solar | 100W | — |
| Battery Type | AGM | — |
| Battery Capacity | 100Ah | — |
| Inverter | — | — |
| Shore Power | — | — |
| Climate & Insulation | ||
| Furnace | Yes | No |
| Furnace BTU | 16,000 BTU | — |
| A/C | No | No |
| A/C BTU | — | — |
| Season Rating | 4-Season | — |
| R-Value | — | — |
| Construction | ||
| Shell | Aluminum | Aluminum |
| Frame | Aluminum | Aluminum |
| Dimensions | ||
| Interior Height | 78" | — |
| Overall Length | — | — |
| Overall Width | — | — |
| Setup & Usability | ||
| Setup Time | 1 min | 1 min |
| People Needed | 1 | — |
| Jack Type | Hydraulic | — |
Frequently Asked Questions
Which is lighter, the Alaskan 8' Shortbed or GFC V2?
The GFC V2 is lighter at 285 lbs dry weight, which is 1,515 lbs less than the Alaskan 8' Shortbed.
Which costs less, the Alaskan 8' Shortbed or GFC V2?
The GFC V2 starts at $7,950, which is $27,050 less than the Alaskan 8' Shortbed at $35,000.