Alaskan 8' Shortbed vs Northstar Liberty
Side-by-side comparison of specs, features, and pricing
 Alaskan Campers Pop-Up (Hard-Side) |  Northstar Campers Pop-Up (Hard-Side) | |
|---|---|---|
| Pricing | ||
| Base MSRP | $35,000★ | $35,995 |
| Loaded MSRP | $45,000 | $38,000★ |
| Weight & Truck Fit | ||
| Dry Weight | 1,800 lbs | 1,775 lbs★ |
| Wet Weight | — | — |
| Min Payload Needed | 2,200 lbs★ | 2,500 lbs |
| Min Truck Class | Half-Ton | Half-Ton |
| Fits Short Bed | Yes | No |
| Tailgate | Remove Tailgate | Remove Tailgate |
| Sleeping | ||
| Sleeps | 2 | 3★ |
| Bed Type | Cabover Queen | Cabover Queen |
| Orientation | North-South | North-South |
| Kitchen | ||
| Kitchen | Yes | Yes |
| Cooktop Burners | 3★ | 2 |
| Fridge | 3-Way Absorption | 3-Way Absorption |
| Oven | No | No |
| Microwave | No | No |
| Bathroom | ||
| Bathroom | None | Wet Bath |
| Shower | None | Indoor |
| Toilet | Portable | Cassette |
| Water System | ||
| Fresh Water | 12 gal | 20 gal★ |
| Gray Water | — | 13 gal |
| Hot Water | — | — |
| Electrical | ||
| Solar | 100W | 200W★ |
| Battery Type | AGM | AGM |
| Battery Capacity | 100Ah | 100Ah |
| Inverter | — | — |
| Shore Power | — | — |
| Climate & Insulation | ||
| Furnace | Yes | Yes |
| Furnace BTU | 16,000 BTU | 20,000 BTU★ |
| A/C | No | No |
| A/C BTU | — | — |
| Season Rating | 4-Season★ | 3-Season |
| R-Value | — | — |
| Construction | ||
| Shell | Aluminum | Aluminum |
| Frame | Aluminum | Aluminum |
| Dimensions | ||
| Interior Height | 78" | 77.5" |
| Overall Length | — | 173" |
| Overall Width | — | 84" |
| Setup & Usability | ||
| Setup Time | 1 min★ | 5 min |
| People Needed | 1 | — |
| Jack Type | Hydraulic | Manual |
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.