Alaskan 8' Shortbed vs TUNE M1
Both the Alaskan 8' Shortbed and TUNE M1 are pop-up (hard-side) truck campers. The TUNE M1 comes in 1,400 lbs lighter than the Alaskan 8' Shortbed. with the TUNE M1 starting $22,001 lower. The Alaskan 8' Shortbed requires a half-ton truck minimum while the TUNE M1 needs a midsize.
 Alaskan Campers Pop-Up (Hard-Side) |  TUNE Outdoors Pop-Up (Hard-Side) | |
|---|---|---|
| Pricing | ||
| Base MSRP | $35,000 | $12,999★ |
| Loaded MSRP | $45,000 | — |
| Weight & Truck Fit | ||
| Dry Weight | 1,800 lbs | 400 lbs★ |
| Wet Weight | — | — |
| Min Payload Needed | 2,200 lbs | — |
| Min Truck Class | Half-Ton | Midsize |
| Fits Short Bed | Yes | Yes |
| Tailgate | Remove Tailgate | — |
| Sleeping | ||
| Sleeps | 2 | 2 |
| Bed Type | Cabover Queen | Queen |
| Orientation | North-South | — |
| Kitchen | ||
| Kitchen | Yes | No |
| Cooktop Burners | 3★ | 0 |
| Fridge | 3-Way Absorption | None |
| Oven | No | No |
| Microwave | No | No |
| Bathroom | ||
| Bathroom | None | None |
| Shower | None | None |
| Toilet | Portable | None |
| Water System | ||
| Fresh Water | 12 gal | — |
| Gray Water | — | — |
| Hot Water | — | — |
| Electrical | ||
| Solar | 100W★ | 0W |
| Battery Type | AGM | — |
| Battery Capacity | 100Ah | — |
| Inverter | — | — |
| Shore Power | — | — |
| Climate & Insulation | ||
| Furnace | Yes | No |
| Furnace BTU | 16,000 BTU | — |
| A/C | No | No |
| A/C BTU | — | — |
| Season Rating | 4-Season | — |
| R-Value | — | — |
| Construction | ||
| Shell | Aluminum | Aluminum |
| Frame | Aluminum | Aluminum |
| Dimensions | ||
| Interior Height | 78" | — |
| Overall Length | — | — |
| Overall Width | — | — |
| Setup & Usability | ||
| Setup Time | 1 min | — |
| People Needed | 1 | — |
| Jack Type | Hydraulic | — |
Frequently Asked Questions
Which is lighter, the Alaskan 8' Shortbed or TUNE M1?
The TUNE M1 is lighter at 400 lbs dry weight, which is 1,400 lbs less than the Alaskan 8' Shortbed.
Which costs less, the Alaskan 8' Shortbed or TUNE M1?
The TUNE M1 starts at $12,999, which is $22,001 less than the Alaskan 8' Shortbed at $35,000.
Quick Verdict
Lighter
TUNE M1
400 lbs dry
More Affordable
TUNE M1
Starting at $12,999