Alaskan 8' Shortbed vs OEV Hudson Bay 6.75
Both the Alaskan 8' Shortbed and OEV Hudson Bay 6.75 are pop-up (hard-side) truck campers. They weigh within 20 lbs of each other. with the Alaskan 8' Shortbed starting $35,595 lower. The Alaskan 8' Shortbed requires a half-ton truck minimum while the OEV Hudson Bay 6.75 needs a 3/4-ton.
 Alaskan Campers Pop-Up (Hard-Side) |  Overland Explorer Vehicles (OEV) Pop-Up (Hard-Side) | |
|---|---|---|
| Pricing | ||
| Base MSRP | $35,000★ | $70,595 |
| Loaded MSRP | $45,000 | — |
| Weight & Truck Fit | ||
| Dry Weight | 1,800 lbs | 1,780 lbs★ |
| Wet Weight | — | 2,682 lbs |
| Min Payload Needed | 2,200 lbs | — |
| Min Truck Class | Half-Ton | 3/4-Ton |
| Fits Short Bed | Yes | Yes |
| Tailgate | Remove Tailgate | — |
| Sleeping | ||
| Sleeps | 2 | 4★ |
| Bed Type | Cabover Queen | Queen |
| Orientation | North-South | — |
| Kitchen | ||
| Kitchen | Yes | Yes |
| Cooktop Burners | 3★ | 2 |
| Fridge | 3-Way Absorption | 12V Compressor |
| Oven | No | No |
| Microwave | No | No |
| Bathroom | ||
| Bathroom | None | Wet Bath |
| Shower | None | Indoor |
| Toilet | Portable | Cassette |
| Water System | ||
| Fresh Water | 12 gal | 38 gal★ |
| Gray Water | — | — |
| Hot Water | — | Tankless |
| Electrical | ||
| Solar | 100W | 220W★ |
| Battery Type | AGM | — |
| Battery Capacity | 100Ah | — |
| Inverter | — | 2000W |
| Shore Power | — | — |
| Climate & Insulation | ||
| Furnace | Yes | Yes |
| Furnace BTU | 16,000 BTU | — |
| A/C | No | No |
| A/C BTU | — | — |
| Season Rating | 4-Season★ | 3-Season |
| R-Value | — | R-8 |
| Construction | ||
| Shell | Aluminum | Composite |
| Frame | Aluminum | Aluminum |
| Dimensions | ||
| Interior Height | 78" | 77" |
| Overall Length | — | 156" |
| Overall Width | — | 81" |
| Setup & Usability | ||
| Setup Time | 1 min | — |
| People Needed | 1 | — |
| Jack Type | Hydraulic | — |
Frequently Asked Questions
Which is lighter, the Alaskan 8' Shortbed or OEV Hudson Bay 6.75?
The OEV Hudson Bay 6.75 is lighter at 1,780 lbs dry weight, which is 20 lbs less than the Alaskan 8' Shortbed.
Which costs less, the Alaskan 8' Shortbed or OEV Hudson Bay 6.75?
The Alaskan 8' Shortbed starts at $35,000, which is $35,595 less than the OEV Hudson Bay 6.75 at $70,595.
Which sleeps more people, the Alaskan 8' Shortbed or OEV Hudson Bay 6.75?
The OEV Hudson Bay 6.75 sleeps 4 people compared to 2 for the Alaskan 8' Shortbed.
Quick Verdict
Lighter
OEV Hudson Bay 6.75
1,780 lbs dry
More Affordable
Alaskan 8' Shortbed
Starting at $35,000
More Water
OEV Hudson Bay 6.75
38 gal fresh
More Solar
OEV Hudson Bay 6.75
220W
Sleeps More
OEV Hudson Bay 6.75
4 people