Alaskan 8' Shortbed vs Northstar Night Hawk
Both the Alaskan 8' Shortbed and Northstar Night Hawk are pop-up (hard-side) truck campers. The Alaskan 8' Shortbed comes in 570 lbs lighter than the Northstar Night Hawk. with the Alaskan 8' Shortbed starting $6,760 lower.
 Alaskan Campers Pop-Up (Hard-Side) |  Northstar Campers Pop-Up (Hard-Side) | |
|---|---|---|
| Pricing | ||
| Base MSRP | $35,000★ | $41,760 |
| Loaded MSRP | $45,000 | — |
| Weight & Truck Fit | ||
| Dry Weight | 1,800 lbs★ | 2,370 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 | 36 gal★ |
| Gray Water | — | 13 gal |
| Hot Water | — | Tankless |
| Electrical | ||
| Solar | 100W | 400W★ |
| 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 | — | 194" |
| Overall Width | — | 90" |
| Setup & Usability | ||
| Setup Time | 1 min | — |
| People Needed | 1 | — |
| Jack Type | Hydraulic | Electric |
Frequently Asked Questions
Which is lighter, the Alaskan 8' Shortbed or Northstar Night Hawk?
The Alaskan 8' Shortbed is lighter at 1,800 lbs dry weight, which is 570 lbs less than the Northstar Night Hawk.
Which costs less, the Alaskan 8' Shortbed or Northstar Night Hawk?
The Alaskan 8' Shortbed starts at $35,000, which is $6,760 less than the Northstar Night Hawk at $41,760.
Which sleeps more people, the Alaskan 8' Shortbed or Northstar Night Hawk?
The Northstar Night Hawk sleeps 3 people compared to 2 for the Alaskan 8' Shortbed.
Quick Verdict
Lighter
Alaskan 8' Shortbed
1,800 lbs dry
More Affordable
Alaskan 8' Shortbed
Starting at $35,000
More Water
Northstar Night Hawk
36 gal fresh
More Solar
Northstar Night Hawk
400W
Sleeps More
Northstar Night Hawk
3 people