Alaskan 8' Shortbed vs Supertramp LT
Side-by-side comparison of specs, features, and pricing
![]() Alaskan Campers Pop-Up (Hard-Side) | ![]() Supertramp Campers Pop-Up (Hard-Side) | |
|---|---|---|
| Pricing | ||
| Base MSRP | $35,000 | $30,000★ |
| Loaded MSRP | $45,000 | $42,000★ |
| Weight & Truck Fit | ||
| Dry Weight | 1,800 lbs | 1,100 lbs★ |
| Wet Weight | — | — |
| Min Payload Needed | 2,200 lbs | 1,500 lbs★ |
| Min Truck Class | Half-Ton | Half-Ton |
| Fits Short Bed | Yes | Yes |
| Tailgate | Remove 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 | None |
| Shower | None | None |
| Toilet | Portable | None |
| Water System | ||
| Fresh Water | 12 gal★ | 10 gal |
| Gray Water | — | — |
| Hot Water | — | — |
| Electrical | ||
| Solar | 100W | 200W★ |
| Battery Type | AGM | Lithium |
| Battery Capacity | 100Ah | 200Ah★ |
| Inverter | — | — |
| Shore Power | — | — |
| Climate & Insulation | ||
| Furnace | Yes | No |
| Furnace BTU | 16,000 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" | 74" |
| Overall Length | — | — |
| Overall Width | — | — |
| Setup & Usability | ||
| Setup Time | 1 min★ | 2 min |
| People Needed | 1 | 1 |
| Jack Type | Hydraulic | Manual |
Frequently Asked Questions
Which is lighter, the Alaskan 8' Shortbed or Supertramp LT?
The Supertramp LT is lighter at 1,100 lbs dry weight, which is 700 lbs less than the Alaskan 8' Shortbed.
Which costs less, the Alaskan 8' Shortbed or Supertramp LT?
The Supertramp LT starts at $30,000, which is $5,000 less than the Alaskan 8' Shortbed at $35,000.

