Alaskan 8' Shortbed vs Hallmark Ute
Side-by-side comparison of specs, features, and pricing
![]() Alaskan Campers Pop-Up (Hard-Side) | ![]() Hallmark RV Pop-Up (Hard-Side) | |
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| Pricing | ||
| Base MSRP | $35,000 | $32,000★ |
| Loaded MSRP | $45,000 | $42,000★ |
| Weight & Truck Fit | ||
| Dry Weight | 1,800 lbs | 1,100 lbs★ |
| Wet Weight | — | 1,350 lbs |
| Min Payload Needed | 2,200 lbs | 1,500 lbs★ |
| Min Truck Class | Half-Ton | Half-Ton |
| Fits Short Bed | Yes | Yes |
| Tailgate | Remove Tailgate | Remove Tailgate |
| Sleeping | ||
| Sleeps | 2 | 2 |
| Bed Type | Cabover Queen | Cabover Queen |
| Orientation | North-South | East-West |
| Kitchen | ||
| Kitchen | Yes | Yes |
| Cooktop Burners | 3★ | 1 |
| 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★ | 8 gal |
| Gray Water | — | 4 gal |
| Hot Water | — | — |
| Electrical | ||
| Solar | 100W | 150W★ |
| Battery Type | AGM | Lithium |
| Battery Capacity | 100Ah | 100Ah |
| Inverter | — | 1000W |
| Shore Power | — | — |
| Climate & Insulation | ||
| Furnace | Yes | Yes |
| Furnace BTU | 16,000 BTU★ | 10,000 BTU |
| A/C | No | No |
| A/C BTU | — | — |
| Season Rating | 4-Season | 4-Season |
| R-Value | — | R-10 |
| Construction | ||
| Shell | Aluminum | Aluminum |
| Frame | Aluminum | Aluminum |
| Dimensions | ||
| Interior Height | 78" | 74" |
| Overall Length | — | 72" |
| Overall Width | — | 78" |
| Setup & Usability | ||
| Setup Time | 1 min | 1 min |
| People Needed | 1 | 1 |
| Jack Type | Hydraulic | Hydraulic |
Frequently Asked Questions
Which is lighter, the Alaskan 8' Shortbed or Hallmark Ute?
The Hallmark Ute is lighter at 1,100 lbs dry weight, which is 700 lbs less than the Alaskan 8' Shortbed.
Which costs less, the Alaskan 8' Shortbed or Hallmark Ute?
The Hallmark Ute starts at $32,000, which is $3,000 less than the Alaskan 8' Shortbed at $35,000.

