Alaskan 8' Shortbed vs TUNE M1L
Both the Alaskan 8' Shortbed and TUNE M1L are pop-up (hard-side) truck campers. The TUNE M1L comes in 1,450 lbs lighter than the Alaskan 8' Shortbed. with the TUNE M1L starting $26,001 lower. The Alaskan 8' Shortbed requires a half-ton truck minimum while the TUNE M1L needs a midsize.
 Alaskan Campers Pop-Up (Hard-Side) |  TUNE Outdoors Pop-Up (Hard-Side) | |
|---|---|---|
| Pricing | ||
| Base MSRP | $35,000 | $8,999★ |
| Loaded MSRP | $45,000 | — |
| Weight & Truck Fit | ||
| Dry Weight | 1,800 lbs | 350 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 M1L?
The TUNE M1L is lighter at 350 lbs dry weight, which is 1,450 lbs less than the Alaskan 8' Shortbed.
Which costs less, the Alaskan 8' Shortbed or TUNE M1L?
The TUNE M1L starts at $8,999, which is $26,001 less than the Alaskan 8' Shortbed at $35,000.
Quick Verdict
Lighter
TUNE M1L
350 lbs dry
More Affordable
TUNE M1L
Starting at $8,999