Alaskan 8' Shortbed vs Hallmark Ute

Side-by-side comparison of specs, features, and pricing

Alaskan 8' Shortbed
Alaskan 8' Shortbed

Alaskan Campers

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Hallmark Ute
Hallmark Ute

Hallmark RV

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Pricing
Base MSRP$35,000$32,000
Loaded MSRP$45,000$42,000
Weight & Truck Fit
Dry Weight1,800 lbs1,100 lbs
Wet Weight1,350 lbs
Min Payload Needed2,200 lbs1,500 lbs
Min Truck ClassHalf-TonHalf-Ton
Fits Short BedYesYes
TailgateRemove TailgateRemove Tailgate
Sleeping
Sleeps22
Bed TypeCabover QueenCabover Queen
OrientationNorth-SouthEast-West
Kitchen
KitchenYesYes
Cooktop Burners31
Fridge3-Way Absorption12V Compressor
OvenNoNo
MicrowaveNoNo
Bathroom
BathroomNoneNone
ShowerNoneNone
ToiletPortableNone
Water System
Fresh Water12 gal8 gal
Gray Water4 gal
Hot Water
Electrical
Solar100W150W
Battery TypeAGMLithium
Battery Capacity100Ah100Ah
Inverter1000W
Shore Power
Climate & Insulation
FurnaceYesYes
Furnace BTU16,000 BTU10,000 BTU
A/CNoNo
A/C BTU
Season Rating4-Season4-Season
R-ValueR-10
Construction
ShellAluminumAluminum
FrameAluminumAluminum
Dimensions
Interior Height78"74"
Overall Length72"
Overall Width78"
Setup & Usability
Setup Time1 min1 min
People Needed11
Jack TypeHydraulicHydraulic

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.