Alaskan 8' Shortbed vs Northstar TC650
Both the Alaskan 8' Shortbed and Northstar TC650 are pop-up (hard-side) truck campers. The Northstar TC650 comes in 395 lbs lighter than the Alaskan 8' Shortbed. with the Northstar TC650 starting $6,525 lower.
 Alaskan Campers Pop-Up (Hard-Side) |  Northstar Campers Pop-Up (Hard-Side) | |
|---|---|---|
| Pricing | ||
| Base MSRP | $35,000 | $28,475★ |
| Loaded MSRP | $45,000 | — |
| Weight & Truck Fit | ||
| Dry Weight | 1,800 lbs | 1,405 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 | None |
| Shower | None | None |
| Toilet | Portable | None |
| Water System | ||
| Fresh Water | 12 gal | 30 gal★ |
| Gray Water | — | 7.5 gal |
| Hot Water | — | None |
| 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" | 79" |
| Overall Length | — | 156" |
| 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 TC650?
The Northstar TC650 is lighter at 1,405 lbs dry weight, which is 395 lbs less than the Alaskan 8' Shortbed.
Which costs less, the Alaskan 8' Shortbed or Northstar TC650?
The Northstar TC650 starts at $28,475, which is $6,525 less than the Alaskan 8' Shortbed at $35,000.
Which sleeps more people, the Alaskan 8' Shortbed or Northstar TC650?
The Northstar TC650 sleeps 3 people compared to 2 for the Alaskan 8' Shortbed.
Quick Verdict
Lighter
Northstar TC650
1,405 lbs dry
More Affordable
Northstar TC650
Starting at $28,475
More Water
Northstar TC650
30 gal fresh
More Solar
Northstar TC650
200W
Sleeps More
Northstar TC650
3 people