Alaskan 8' Shortbed vs TAXA Mantis
Side-by-side comparison of specs, features, and pricing
 Alaskan Campers Pop-Up (Hard-Side) |  TAXA Outdoors Pop-Up (Hard-Side) | |
|---|---|---|
| Pricing | ||
| Base MSRP | $35,000 | — |
| Loaded MSRP | $45,000 | — |
| Weight & Truck Fit | ||
| Dry Weight | 1,800 lbs★ | 2,600 lbs |
| Wet Weight | — | — |
| Min Payload Needed | 2,200 lbs | — |
| Min Truck Class | Half-Ton | — |
| Fits Short Bed | Yes | No |
| Tailgate | Remove Tailgate | — |
| Sleeping | ||
| Sleeps | 2 | 4★ |
| Bed Type | Cabover Queen | Dinette Conversion |
| 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 | None |
| Toilet | Portable | None |
| Water System | ||
| Fresh Water | 12 gal | 20 gal★ |
| Gray Water | — | 11 gal |
| Hot Water | — | — |
| Electrical | ||
| Solar | 100W | 160W★ |
| Battery Type | AGM | — |
| Battery Capacity | 100Ah | — |
| Inverter | — | — |
| Shore Power | — | — |
| Climate & Insulation | ||
| Furnace | Yes | Yes |
| Furnace BTU | 16,000 BTU★ | 13,500 BTU |
| A/C | No | Yes |
| A/C BTU | — | 8,000 BTU |
| Season Rating | 4-Season | 4-Season |
| R-Value | — | — |
| Construction | ||
| Shell | Aluminum | Aluminum |
| Frame | Aluminum | Aluminum |
| Dimensions | ||
| Interior Height | 78" | — |
| Overall Length | — | 218" |
| Overall Width | — | 80" |
| Setup & Usability | ||
| Setup Time | 1 min | — |
| People Needed | 1 | — |
| Jack Type | Hydraulic | — |
Frequently Asked Questions
Which is lighter, the Alaskan 8' Shortbed or TAXA Mantis?
The Alaskan 8' Shortbed is lighter at 1,800 lbs dry weight, which is 800 lbs less than the TAXA Mantis.
Which sleeps more people, the Alaskan 8' Shortbed or TAXA Mantis?
The TAXA Mantis sleeps 4 people compared to 2 for the Alaskan 8' Shortbed.