Alaskan 8' Shortbed vs Northstar 850SC
Both the Alaskan 8' Shortbed and Northstar 850SC are pop-up (hard-side) truck campers. They weigh within 15 lbs of each other. with the Northstar 850SC starting $3,825 lower.
 Alaskan Campers Pop-Up (Hard-Side) |  Northstar Campers Pop-Up (Hard-Side) | |
|---|---|---|
| Pricing | ||
| Base MSRP | $35,000 | $31,175★ |
| Loaded MSRP | $45,000 | — |
| Weight & Truck Fit | ||
| Dry Weight | 1,800 lbs | 1,785 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 | 3★ |
| 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 | Cassette Only |
| Shower | None | Indoor |
| Toilet | Portable | Cassette |
| Water System | ||
| Fresh Water | 12 gal | 30 gal★ |
| Gray Water | — | 13 gal |
| Hot Water | — | Tankless |
| Electrical | ||
| Solar | 100W | 200W★ |
| Battery Type | AGM | — |
| Battery Capacity | 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 | Composite |
| Frame | Aluminum | Aluminum |
| Dimensions | ||
| Interior Height | 78" | 80" |
| Overall Length | — | 180" |
| Overall Width | — | 84" |
| Setup & Usability | ||
| Setup Time | 1 min | — |
| People Needed | 1 | — |
| Jack Type | Hydraulic | — |
Frequently Asked Questions
Which is lighter, the Alaskan 8' Shortbed or Northstar 850SC?
The Northstar 850SC is lighter at 1,785 lbs dry weight, which is 15 lbs less than the Alaskan 8' Shortbed.
Which costs less, the Alaskan 8' Shortbed or Northstar 850SC?
The Northstar 850SC starts at $31,175, which is $3,825 less than the Alaskan 8' Shortbed at $35,000.
Which sleeps more people, the Alaskan 8' Shortbed or Northstar 850SC?
The Northstar 850SC sleeps 3 people compared to 2 for the Alaskan 8' Shortbed.
Quick Verdict
Lighter
Northstar 850SC
1,785 lbs dry
More Affordable
Northstar 850SC
Starting at $31,175
More Water
Northstar 850SC
30 gal fresh
More Solar
Northstar 850SC
200W
Sleeps More
Northstar 850SC
3 people