Alaskan 8' Shortbed vs Supertramp LT
Both the Alaskan 8' Shortbed and Supertramp LT are pop-up (hard-side) truck campers. The Supertramp LT comes in 700 lbs lighter than the Alaskan 8' Shortbed. with the Supertramp LT starting $5,000 lower.
 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.
Quick Verdict
Lighter
Supertramp LT
1,100 lbs dry
More Affordable
Supertramp LT
Starting at $30,000
More Water
Alaskan 8' Shortbed
12 gal fresh
More Solar
Supertramp LT
200W