Alaskan 8' Shortbed vs Northstar OffRoada
Both the Alaskan 8' Shortbed and Northstar OffRoada are pop-up (hard-side) truck campers. They weigh within 85 lbs of each other. with the Alaskan 8' Shortbed starting $3,900 lower.
 Alaskan Campers Pop-Up (Hard-Side) |  Northstar Campers Pop-Up (Hard-Side) | |
|---|---|---|
| Pricing | ||
| Base MSRP | $35,000★ | $38,900 |
| Loaded MSRP | $45,000 | — |
| Weight & Truck Fit | ||
| Dry Weight | 1,800 lbs★ | 1,885 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 | 2 |
| 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 | 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" | 77" |
| Overall Length | — | 173" |
| 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 OffRoada?
The Alaskan 8' Shortbed is lighter at 1,800 lbs dry weight, which is 85 lbs less than the Northstar OffRoada.
Which costs less, the Alaskan 8' Shortbed or Northstar OffRoada?
The Alaskan 8' Shortbed starts at $35,000, which is $3,900 less than the Northstar OffRoada at $38,900.
Quick Verdict
Lighter
Alaskan 8' Shortbed
1,800 lbs dry
More Affordable
Alaskan 8' Shortbed
Starting at $35,000
More Water
Northstar OffRoada
36 gal fresh
More Solar
Northstar OffRoada
200W