Alaskan 8' Shortbed vs Northstar Liberty

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

Alaskan 8' Shortbed
Alaskan 8' Shortbed

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Northstar Liberty
Northstar Liberty

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Pricing
Base MSRP$35,000$35,995
Loaded MSRP$45,000$38,000
Weight & Truck Fit
Dry Weight1,800 lbs1,775 lbs
Wet Weight
Min Payload Needed2,200 lbs2,500 lbs
Min Truck ClassHalf-TonHalf-Ton
Fits Short BedYesNo
TailgateRemove TailgateRemove Tailgate
Sleeping
Sleeps23
Bed TypeCabover QueenCabover Queen
OrientationNorth-SouthNorth-South
Kitchen
KitchenYesYes
Cooktop Burners32
Fridge3-Way Absorption3-Way Absorption
OvenNoNo
MicrowaveNoNo
Bathroom
BathroomNoneWet Bath
ShowerNoneIndoor
ToiletPortableCassette
Water System
Fresh Water12 gal20 gal
Gray Water13 gal
Hot Water
Electrical
Solar100W200W
Battery TypeAGMAGM
Battery Capacity100Ah100Ah
Inverter
Shore Power
Climate & Insulation
FurnaceYesYes
Furnace BTU16,000 BTU20,000 BTU
A/CNoNo
A/C BTU
Season Rating4-Season3-Season
R-Value
Construction
ShellAluminumAluminum
FrameAluminumAluminum
Dimensions
Interior Height78"77.5"
Overall Length173"
Overall Width84"
Setup & Usability
Setup Time1 min5 min
People Needed1
Jack TypeHydraulicManual

Frequently Asked Questions

Which is lighter, the Alaskan 8' Shortbed or Northstar Liberty?

The Northstar Liberty is lighter at 1,775 lbs dry weight, which is 25 lbs less than the Alaskan 8' Shortbed.

Which costs less, the Alaskan 8' Shortbed or Northstar Liberty?

The Alaskan 8' Shortbed starts at $35,000, which is $995 less than the Northstar Liberty at $35,995.

Which sleeps more people, the Alaskan 8' Shortbed or Northstar Liberty?

The Northstar Liberty sleeps 3 people compared to 2 for the Alaskan 8' Shortbed.