Excellent overview, Rob! This is what the internet needed. Excited to see your fan install! Some small usability modifications I did on my old Canopy Camper: 1) Create a wire leash for the table slide cotter pin, similar to the leashes on the rear latches. 2) Definitely invest time into insulating the bed, the windoors, and the exposed aluminum on the interior. It makes a big difference in retaining heat. Jason and some of the other guys simply use a bedrug in the bed, but I also used closed-cell foam in the rear corners, between the water tank and the camper bulkhead, and the rear door behind the molle panels. Note that any interior buildouts will need to account for the additional material/insulation, but shouldn't require major modifications. 3) When installing the awning gutter, make sure you add sikaflex between the mounting surface of the gutter c-channel and the camper body. If you don't, you may have water collect and drip over the door. 4) If you can, add some sikaflex between the table slide mount and the camper. The rivets can rattle loose over time and will lead to some additional noise. 5) In the bed area, the rivets that fasten the tent material to the camper are covered in Velcro. Perfect for mounting some USB fairy lights for a better, romantic ambience. 6) I added a soap dispenser to the rear fit kit panel right next to the water spigot just to make things easy.
Thanks for the tips! I love the idea of a soap dispenser, and I’m surprised I haven’t lost the table pin already! Thankfully the guys at Commonwealth are liberal with the sikaflex!
I live in NH and have stayed in the All-Cab all but two winter nights. The only change I'd make to my build would be a Wabasto or equivalent heater vs the Dickerson. Allowing lower heat ducts, thermostat and feed from vehicle fuel. However I have not been cold at all (except feet if on floor) even down to 6 degrees. I am pleasantly surprised as how well the unit retains heat for not being insulated. I do drop the canvas walls and utilize down bedding. And yes the Hest Dually Long is WELL worth the upgrade. I utilized the 813 molle panel for my Joolca but it takes up seating room. I'm thinking of swinging it facing the window to gain wall space against the water tank. Love the build ideas and am excited to see your finished (done - never done) build!
Thanks for the tips! We decided on the Espar gasoline heater. It’s almost as economical as a diesel heater (1 gallon = 10 hours on high), but I can pull fuel from the tank. It also auto adjusts for altitude up to 18k feet.
Great to see the Alu cabin on the Tundra Rob 🤙 I love the gen 3 I have on my ‘22. I too was debating the load bars, but they have been super handy to have. Favourite things carried include SUP’s, Watermasters & logs for firewood. Another thorough and well shot video - loads of info.
Hest mattress was a huge difference from stock for us. The pillows and fitted sheet are worth it as well. Well be at moore expo. Feel free to check ours out if there or at southeast event in TN. Weve changed alot since you interviewed me at overland expo west back in 2021 before our trip to the arctic. Youll also love the powerbrakes. One of the best upgrades we did. No more brake fade!!
There’s a good chance I’ll be at both, so I’d love to take a look. The alternative I’ve considered to the Hest are the mattress springs you can install under the stock mattress. They’re about the same price though.
A small plastic kitchen step is ideal for the higher trucks to manage the awning plus any other height challenging tasks on any camper. Regards from South Africa
Being an Alu Cab Canopy Camper owner myself, I knew when I saw your Alaska trip this was going to happen. There simply is nothing on the market that can compete with Alu Cab products. I have done vehicle based camping just about every way there is to do it in my 45 years of what people now call overlanding. I have been dreaming of something like these setups since the late 1970s, rugged, can handle off road, ease of setting up/breaking down and comfort.
Hi Rob, my 24 tundra double cab is set up very similar to yours. I did choose the rear Molly panels. I was able to strap a GP factor shovel on the right side and I have my spare tire mounted on the door which I have only 35s on my tundra. I have installed the Dickinson heater. It does warm the cab but on those extreme cold days I found that it’s just short on performance. I’m finalizing a few things I’ll be posting a video of my build shortly. Cheers.
I do like that to set up and knock down you don’t have to step into the living space. If you pull up with muddy / dusty boots and set up camp you’re not making a mess inside.
Hi there, your Alaskan trip was beautifull, now i am looking forward to see that MaxFan installation, i might install one too if your comments are positive , got my AluCabin the 1st of december and working on a built since , no garage and i am working outside and it is is cold here in Québec, Canada. Should be complete in march sometime Thanks for sharing the evolution of your build
It’s tough working in the cold! I’m thinking about renting a place to do my electrical work, but I’m struggling to find somewhere that fits the Tundra.
Hey Rob, might I recommend checking out this maxxair fan as an alternative. 0004401M (maxxair mini). The reason is that you can mount it backwards on the roof and it has a lock so it will remain closed on the highway however since it’s a manual twist to open, you can just crack it slightly in bad weather or fully on a summer day. I find it to be the best solution for wedge style slanted roofs. Love it on my wedge camper!
I considered that one, and I know it's good for air circulation. It's nice how slim it is! I was concerned about having it backwards, but the lock sounds promising.
Checkout the Bouge RV CIgs flexible solar panels before you install the solar panels you mentioned. Looks like it will be a great build. This is half the fun of overlanding.
Nice to see you change over to the Alu Cab! I have the exact one on my 2015 tundra. Did a full back seat delete.. something you didn't mention doing but maybe look into. just sayin. Customized mine fully by myself using 80 20. lots of good storage when you can put all the electronics Kitchen pullout and fridge in the back seat.. just sayin! lol cheers buddy have fun with your new build !
What great video! Alu-Cab was first choice for my Ram 2500, but the wife decided on the Skinny Guy Kit’n Kaboodle, the flushing toilet was her deciding factor…. LOL We met Clay at Expo east, what a great guy. Keep the videos going we really enjoy your channel.
The reason why I opt out of the shower cube on my set up is the higher your rig is the more the shower cube curtain will be off the ground. Therefore you’re almost up to your knees with exposure and could never use a portable toilet and if there’s people around your shower movements are exposed.
Perfect timing. Struggling to make a decision on a canopy camper for my Tacoma. Alu Cab is high on my list. As is Dirtbox, AT Overland and Ovrlnd in Flagstaff. Actually add Tune M1 to that list.
Makes me miss selling my 2014 tundra for the diesel gladiator! That space!!! I know they make that for the gladiator but it’s too small in my opinion. Full size makes sense for it. Thanks for sharing ✌️
i'm just waiting for next year's episode when you dump the entire rear end, get a bowens customs tray and a 4wheel camper. also nice seeing you guys in valley of the gods this past october.
This does help a lot, I was debating between alu cab and a project m, I’m really curious about trying to make the interior more homey with alu cab so I can’t wait to see what you’re gonna do!
Would absolutely love to see a new video after your build out is done, I'll check to see if you have already uploaded one. The max air fans are great, they are in almost every big RV out there. As for your truck and I'm not sure if you've ever discussed this before as I'm a new subscriber, but if you never heard of (Hot Shot Secret) company they make imo the best additives for diesel, gas vehicles. Both fuel, gasoline, engine oil additives etc. My 6.7 L Cummins diesel gained 4 mpg after using their diesel extreme and their EDT treatment. They also make some great lubricants. Not affiliated in any way, just wanted to share the info. Great upload, really looking forward to your build out and see what you end up doing.
So the sealing will help for sure. But the tundra bed moves like a wave anytime your flexing the truck even a little bit. So dont be surprised if you still get dirt or the rear door has to be adjusted.
Nice to see a South African Product doing so well . Chilling Cape Town South Africa. Get the Diesel Heater it's worth the money , the fan in the roof 😀No ,you will be creating more areas for Dust and rain to destroy your Equipment .
Interesting, how this will perform on your vehc. and astonished, that you ditched your habitat. We were evaluation AluCab, but their beds are way to small (we use at least 160x220 cm - and non of the Alucab roof-popups seemed spacious enough... so, we went an all diffrent way...
They’re smaller than something like the iKamper, but were comfortable for my wife and I. Our son sleeps down in the bottom. It’s a bigger bed than the Habitat!
The alucab looks beefy but that weight and limited space along with massive price tag turned me away. As your son grows its going to get very cozy in that tent area. you should definitely consider building it out with a lower sleeping area in mind. Kids grow faster than you might think.
The limited sleeping space was initially what ruled the AluCab out, but after renting the one in Alaska we saw how it could be done. We’ll be building the cabinets so they can turn into a sleeping platform!
This particular fan vents underneath the pop up lid. It’s possible with the top popped and a strong wind that some could get in, but we usually face the tent into the wind!
it's a really nice camper shell; however I'm not sure if I would like the "container door single lever". Only because you could be chillingout in the bed of your truck and some creep, for their own amusement could lock you in, leaving you with no exit(unless you have access to the latches to those side doors from inside the bed)....maybe I am just overthinking it
Hey love the alucabin on the tundra. Were almost twins..lol hey you mentioned a gp factor step in side to help get in the bed. I can find it can you send me the info? Thanks and see you ar Moore.
I actually got it confused with the 813 step (www.813fabrication.com/product-page/alu-cab-canopy-camper-interior-step) I think the GP Factor one goes on the outside to help reach the roof.
It would be possible however you’ll have the the door opening into the awning as opposed to away from it. Meaning the door would in the middle of your shade area. I flipped my door completely so it swings towards the Driver side and have a RHS awning.
Just be aware the control boards on those max air fans will stop working when they have to deal with enough condensation. After about a year with mine in the van (the 7500K models) mine randomly shut down and then function again sometime later. I’ve heard of people coating the control boards with some kind of clear epoxy-like material (anything non-conductive really) and never having that problem again but just a heads up. They are the best available fan by far regardless.
Super suprised you're going to cut a fan into the roof. I feel its un-needed. It never got that hot in mine but thats just my opinion. That being said, are you mounting it backwards? If the roof is open and you open the fan in the rain, if it is mounted the typical way it will just funnel water inside. On the other hand, if you mount it backwards so it opens to sheild the rain, dont ever forget to close it before leaving as air flow will definitely rip that shroud off. Like I already said, interesting choice with the fan... But you made the right move getting an Alu-cab anyway. 👍👍
It gets hot in there when there’s no wind or when it’s humid, and we definitely need the airflow for my son in the bottom half. We have the Maxxfan Duluxe, so no worries about rain getting in when the camper is open and it can be left open while driving.
Im still dreaming of an alu-cab for my gladiator. This and the new hardsider thats not out yet. I have to say the dust ingress from the tailgate area is freaking annoying!
How does the Tundra suspension feel with the Alu Cabin off and on road? Did you get rid of the shark fin antennas or are they still intact? Do they still work? Any rain inside the tent or water issues on the build?
I’ve had the heaviest Dobinsons springs on the back for ages now. Right now the AluCab build weighs about the same as my Habitat setup, so it’s just fine.
The two latches I showed towards the end are how it’s locked from the inside. When you shut the door without latching it from the outside, you can’t be locked in from anyone outside.
Call me crazy, but I think you are missing the demographic of your core audience. Swapping out one very expensive camper for another very expensive camper. I haven't seen either of these setups out on the trail with real life overlanders.
@@RevereOverland I live in Colorado. Perhaps we travel in different circles because I wouldn't want to take something as large as a Tundra on very many of my trips. However, I'll keep my eye out to see if I can prove myself wrong. I've learned a lot from your channel, but Tundra has not resonated with me.
Hmm🤔. They are all over California. Alucabs, GFC, etc. Mostly on 'Yotas, sometimes on Gladiators. If I had a Truck vs. Jeep, I'd definitely go this route.👍
@@t.o.f.t.s. I see GFCs in Colorado. I'll keep my eye out for the Allucabs, etc, in case I'm just not noticing them. When it comes to pickups I see on the trail here, it is mostly Tacos and some Gladiators, and if they have an RTT, it sits on an open air rack.
Alucard is definetly big in Australia but most of the ones I seen were not as tall as your's. I guess it will definitely depend on what type of overlanding you do. Here in the PNW you will loose a lot of stuff off the top of it due to large branches. People try and stay as close to cab height as possible. Enjoy your set up and your family that makes it all worth it Just do your homework on your routes. I'm getting to old for overlanding so now I have a 17ft trailer and travel to different parks. Pull it with my 2017 tundra it's like it's not even there only way ya know it is when you have to keep stopping for gas 😂
Yet another setup that is outside most people’s budget. Each of these influencers build up their audience by displaying practical overland equipment that most people can afford. They then use that UA-cam money and sponsor gifts to create a setup that is well outside the budget of most people. This then makes the channel unrelatable and reduces interest. If you were to price out his truck, upgrades, and overland accessories, he’s probably got a setup that is well over $100K.
Yup, more than $100k. I sold my house and paid off 4Runner to pay for most of it. Plenty of people spend more than I have in on it, and most of the people giving me inspiration on the build don’t have a UA-cam channel. Also, I have a Jeep that has a mild build (2.5” lift, 35s, $1,300 roof top tent), and most my audience prefer seeing the Tundra in action, so obviously it doesn’t reduce interest.
@@RevereOverland - You are smart enough to know that the “plenty of people” you are referencing only represent a small percentage of Americans. If your views aren’t increasing at the same pace as your subscriber base is, it means your videos aren’t as popular with your subscribers. And yes I know you have a few movie length videos (that are very well made btw) that have enormous view counts, but those are outliers and the numbers aren’t because of your vehicle type. Don’t get me wrong, I understand why you do it. When you have manufacturers constantly sending you awesome free equipment and your UA-cam revenue is providing you an increased source of income, it would difficult for anyone to not turn their setup up to eleven. I just think as your vehicle becomes more unrelatable, so will your videos. (Ask venture4wd if his videos of his $150K van are getting the same views his old Wrangler JK was getting.) Just my two cents.
@@RevereOverland what’s the rooftop material? Is it aluminum sheeting or Diamond plate? Dirtbox is vinyl and I’m not a fan of vinyl. New sub here also because I like the channel and feel inspired.
I am so glad you ignored his dribberish. Can't relate? Don't watch. Chris lost his all male viewership because he brought his girlfriend and a Rebel on the channel. He stopped his format and started whining, Orangie broke down and the channel went to crap. The lonely WM fan base did not like his overweight girlfriend as she reminded them of their wives they watched his channel to escape from. Sad she seemed nice enough.
Excellent overview, Rob! This is what the internet needed. Excited to see your fan install! Some small usability modifications I did on my old Canopy Camper:
1) Create a wire leash for the table slide cotter pin, similar to the leashes on the rear latches.
2) Definitely invest time into insulating the bed, the windoors, and the exposed aluminum on the interior. It makes a big difference in retaining heat. Jason and some of the other guys simply use a bedrug in the bed, but I also used closed-cell foam in the rear corners, between the water tank and the camper bulkhead, and the rear door behind the molle panels. Note that any interior buildouts will need to account for the additional material/insulation, but shouldn't require major modifications.
3) When installing the awning gutter, make sure you add sikaflex between the mounting surface of the gutter c-channel and the camper body. If you don't, you may have water collect and drip over the door.
4) If you can, add some sikaflex between the table slide mount and the camper. The rivets can rattle loose over time and will lead to some additional noise.
5) In the bed area, the rivets that fasten the tent material to the camper are covered in Velcro. Perfect for mounting some USB fairy lights for a better, romantic ambience.
6) I added a soap dispenser to the rear fit kit panel right next to the water spigot just to make things easy.
Thanks for the tips! I love the idea of a soap dispenser, and I’m surprised I haven’t lost the table pin already! Thankfully the guys at Commonwealth are liberal with the sikaflex!
I live in NH and have stayed in the All-Cab all but two winter nights. The only change I'd make to my build would be a Wabasto or equivalent heater vs the Dickerson. Allowing lower heat ducts, thermostat and feed from vehicle fuel. However I have not been cold at all (except feet if on floor) even down to 6 degrees. I am pleasantly surprised as how well the unit retains heat for not being insulated. I do drop the canvas walls and utilize down bedding. And yes the Hest Dually Long is WELL worth the upgrade. I utilized the 813 molle panel for my Joolca but it takes up seating room. I'm thinking of swinging it facing the window to gain wall space against the water tank. Love the build ideas and am excited to see your finished (done - never done) build!
Webasto sips diesel and is super quiet. Can’t say enough good things exactly as you described above.
Thanks for the tips! We decided on the Espar gasoline heater. It’s almost as economical as a diesel heater (1 gallon = 10 hours on high), but I can pull fuel from the tank. It also auto adjusts for altitude up to 18k feet.
How's the heater working? I bought one of the Espar Gasoline auto altitude adjust units also. Have yet to finish the install.
@@ai53224 we'll hopefully be doing the install in a week!
Great to see the Alu cabin on the Tundra Rob 🤙 I love the gen 3 I have on my ‘22. I too was debating the load bars, but they have been super handy to have. Favourite things carried include SUP’s, Watermasters & logs for firewood.
Another thorough and well shot video - loads of info.
That’s good to know! I couldn’t think of a reason, but I’m sure they’ll be useful some time
The Hest bed is definitely worth it. I held off for 8 months and finally did it and the sleep was so much better.
Sounds like I might be getting one!
Hest mattress was a huge difference from stock for us. The pillows and fitted sheet are worth it as well. Well be at moore expo. Feel free to check ours out if there or at southeast event in TN. Weve changed alot since you interviewed me at overland expo west back in 2021 before our trip to the arctic. Youll also love the powerbrakes. One of the best upgrades we did. No more brake fade!!
There’s a good chance I’ll be at both, so I’d love to take a look. The alternative I’ve considered to the Hest are the mattress springs you can install under the stock mattress. They’re about the same price though.
@@RevereOverlandI havent used springs. But many other variants also would depend on if your a side sleeper.
A small plastic kitchen step is ideal for the higher trucks to manage the awning plus any other height challenging tasks on any camper.
Regards from South Africa
Being an Alu Cab Canopy Camper owner myself, I knew when I saw your Alaska trip this was going to happen. There simply is nothing on the market that can compete with Alu Cab products. I have done vehicle based camping just about every way there is to do it in my 45 years of what people now call overlanding. I have been dreaming of something like these setups since the late 1970s, rugged, can handle off road, ease of setting up/breaking down and comfort.
Lol, yeah! They’re amazing.
Congrats on your new camper, quite spendy, but super nice. Looking forward to your new videos on this camper.
Hi Rob, my 24 tundra double cab is set up very similar to yours. I did choose the rear Molly panels. I was able to strap a GP factor shovel on the right side and I have my spare tire mounted on the door which I have only 35s on my tundra. I have installed the Dickinson heater. It does warm the cab but on those extreme cold days I found that it’s just short on performance. I’m finalizing a few things I’ll be posting a video of my build shortly. Cheers.
Awesome! I’ll have to check out what you’ve done!
I do like that to set up and knock down you don’t have to step into the living space. If you pull up with muddy / dusty boots and set up camp you’re not making a mess inside.
I’ve been looking for a good bag to put on the MOLLE panels for shoes to go in!
Hi there, your Alaskan trip was beautifull, now i am looking forward to see that MaxFan installation, i might install one too if your comments are positive , got my AluCabin the 1st of december and working on a built since , no garage and i am working outside and it is is cold here in Québec, Canada. Should be complete in march sometime Thanks for sharing the evolution of your build
It’s tough working in the cold! I’m thinking about renting a place to do my electrical work, but I’m struggling to find somewhere that fits the Tundra.
Hey Rob, might I recommend checking out this maxxair fan as an alternative. 0004401M (maxxair mini). The reason is that you can mount it backwards on the roof and it has a lock so it will remain closed on the highway however since it’s a manual twist to open, you can just crack it slightly in bad weather or fully on a summer day. I find it to be the best solution for wedge style slanted roofs. Love it on my wedge camper!
I considered that one, and I know it's good for air circulation. It's nice how slim it is! I was concerned about having it backwards, but the lock sounds promising.
@@RevereOverland yea the lock is key.
The truck is looking good! Thanks for using some of our products and I hope they work out well for you and the family!
Thank you!
Checkout the Bouge RV CIgs flexible solar panels before you install the solar panels you mentioned. Looks like it will be a great build. This is half the fun of overlanding.
It definitely is half the fun!
Nice to see you change over to the Alu Cab! I have the exact one on my 2015 tundra. Did a full back seat delete.. something you didn't mention doing but maybe look into. just sayin. Customized mine fully by myself using 80 20. lots of good storage when you can put all the electronics Kitchen pullout and fridge in the back seat.. just sayin! lol cheers buddy have fun with your new build !
We have the 60% SHW seat delete at the moment. I’m hoping they develop a high delete at some point with some drawers!
Good to see it on the Tundra, Rob. Looking forward to seeing you build it out. I love Toyotas!💪🏻💪🏻💪🏻
Dude! Definitely my dream build. This is awesome!
What great video! Alu-Cab was first choice for my Ram 2500, but the wife decided on the Skinny Guy Kit’n Kaboodle, the flushing toilet was her deciding factor…. LOL
We met Clay at Expo east, what a great guy. Keep the videos going we really enjoy your channel.
The Skinny Guys are neat!
The reason why I opt out of the shower cube on my set up is the higher your rig is the more the shower cube curtain will be off the ground. Therefore you’re almost up to your knees with exposure and could never use a portable toilet and if there’s people around your shower movements are exposed.
There’s a good chance we will have that same problem. I might have to open it up to make sure.
Happy for you man! Looks good on the blue beast!
Perfect timing. Struggling to make a decision on a canopy camper for my Tacoma. Alu Cab is high on my list. As is Dirtbox, AT Overland and Ovrlnd in Flagstaff. Actually add Tune M1 to that list.
They all have their pros and cons, so it’s not an easy choice! The AluCab has that door that helps stop dust though, which is a big deal!
Very interested in the Tune outdoor camper as well
For your use case and concerns, you should have considered a slide-in Scout camper. Also easily removed. That Alu-Cab is a permanent fixture.
They're cool, but far too big for me.
Makes me miss selling my 2014 tundra for the diesel gladiator! That space!!!
I know they make that for the gladiator but it’s too small in my opinion. Full size makes sense for it.
Thanks for sharing ✌️
The Gladiator is only half a foot shorter, but it seems so much smaller!
Your accent is very confusing, it jumps between Australian/kiwi, English and American 😂
@@evancashman7614 I’m just now watching this and I’m so confused by his accent lol
Stoked for you! Enjoy!
Literally about to swap my Habitat for the Alu cab. Habitats are awesome for sure!
Sweet!
Very nice! Congrats…..been eyeing these for some time and hope to add to my rig in the future. Enjoy :)
wtf! I live in Winchester. I’m glad I found that out! When I get my truck ready I know where to go
I hear that for 2024 they’re offering a central vacuum system! 😅 that’s an awesome setup Rob!
Great idea!
i'm just waiting for next year's episode when you dump the entire rear end, get a bowens customs tray and a 4wheel camper.
also nice seeing you guys in valley of the gods this past october.
Those Bowen setups are amazing!
This does help a lot, I was debating between alu cab and a project m, I’m really curious about trying to make the interior more homey with alu cab so I can’t wait to see what you’re gonna do!
They’re both great options, but one big benefit is the AluCab door!
Love my Alu-cab!! Congrats!!
Thanks for another great video and for your input into the decisions you chose for your rig.
Would absolutely love to see a new video after your build out is done, I'll check to see if you have already uploaded one. The max air fans are great, they are in almost every big RV out there. As for your truck and I'm not sure if you've ever discussed this before as I'm a new subscriber, but if you never heard of (Hot Shot Secret) company they make imo the best additives for diesel, gas vehicles. Both fuel, gasoline, engine oil additives etc. My 6.7 L Cummins diesel gained 4 mpg after using their diesel extreme and their EDT treatment. They also make some great lubricants. Not affiliated in any way, just wanted to share the info. Great upload, really looking forward to your build out and see what you end up doing.
Brilliant good choice, if we could that’s what we would choose. 👍
Great upgrade to your touring setup. I was never a fan of the Habitat. Too much effort to set it up IMO. Looking forward to the rest of the build.
It was definitely more effort, but I think it was worth it for the space!
Great video. I hope you do more installation videos. I can never watch too many mod videos.
So the sealing will help for sure. But the tundra bed moves like a wave anytime your flexing the truck even a little bit. So dont be surprised if you still get dirt or the rear door has to be adjusted.
All the sealing is flexible to help!
@@RevereOverland nice. Just wish toyota would go back to a regular bed
sweet setup 👌
Nice to see a South African Product doing so well . Chilling Cape Town South Africa. Get the Diesel Heater it's worth the money , the fan in the roof 😀No ,you will be creating more areas for Dust and rain to destroy your Equipment .
Looks rad man. Love it!
Thanks!
Interesting, how this will perform on your vehc. and astonished, that you ditched your habitat. We were evaluation AluCab, but their beds are way to small (we use at least 160x220 cm - and non of the Alucab roof-popups seemed spacious enough... so, we went an all diffrent way...
They’re smaller than something like the iKamper, but were comfortable for my wife and I. Our son sleeps down in the bottom. It’s a bigger bed than the Habitat!
Hmm, a bigger bed? rly? Interested... What dimensions is it? @@RevereOverland
@@sim-sam I believe it's about 6" wider than the Habitat's bed. It doesn't sound like a lot, but makes a big difference in comfort!
The alucab looks beefy but that weight and limited space along with massive price tag turned me away. As your son grows its going to get very cozy in that tent area. you should definitely consider building it out with a lower sleeping area in mind. Kids grow faster than you might think.
The limited sleeping space was initially what ruled the AluCab out, but after renting the one in Alaska we saw how it could be done. We’ll be building the cabinets so they can turn into a sleeping platform!
To bad they don’t make one for my 2022 Chevy 2500HD
@@Ned-p1y they do!
All the PNW, rainforest guys are all going to be wondering about how you prevent condensation in that metal box.
It handled rainy Alaska just fine, but I'll also be adding a Maxxfan for air circulation.
If it had an opening behind the back glass that rolls down to climb from the cab to the bed it would’ve been perfect. Otherwise, I like it.
That would be a cool feature, but hard to seal off.
If the roof tilts I would bet the MaxFan will not be waterproof. Congrats on the acquisition.
This particular fan vents underneath the pop up lid. It’s possible with the top popped and a strong wind that some could get in, but we usually face the tent into the wind!
I wish there was a Solid Wall options on these things, Im
'm not a Fan of the Soft Walls Due to Cold....
Very informative, thanks Rob
Awesome detail, thanks.
it's a really nice camper shell; however I'm not sure if I would like the "container door single lever". Only because you could be chillingout in the bed of your truck and some creep, for their own amusement could lock you in, leaving you with no exit(unless you have access to the latches to those side doors from inside the bed)....maybe I am just overthinking it
It’s hard to explain the process, but once the door is shut, it can’t be latched from the outside.
This looks badass wow! so much cooler than your previous build I love it. How much does it weight?
About 550lbs I believe
Cool! Please make the new breaks upgrade video on your Toyota I can’t wait!
Well…
Like someone once said so wisely … „it should not take you more then FIVE minutes to set up camp“ …
Greetings from Germany everybody 👋
Hey love the alucabin on the tundra. Were almost twins..lol hey you mentioned a gp factor step in side to help get in the bed. I can find it can you send me the info? Thanks and see you ar Moore.
I actually got it confused with the 813 step (www.813fabrication.com/product-page/alu-cab-canopy-camper-interior-step)
I think the GP Factor one goes on the outside to help reach the roof.
Sweet set up!😮
Like it!!!!!
Sweet setup - congrats!
Is the 270 awning and shower awning available on the other side of the camper from how you have them mounted?
It would be possible however you’ll have the the door opening into the awning as opposed to away from it. Meaning the door would in the middle of your shade area. I flipped my door completely so it swings towards the Driver side and have a RHS awning.
Good answer!
Just be aware the control boards on those max air fans will stop working when they have to deal with enough condensation. After about a year with mine in the van (the 7500K models) mine randomly shut down and then function again sometime later. I’ve heard of people coating the control boards with some kind of clear epoxy-like material (anything non-conductive really) and never having that problem again but just a heads up. They are the best available fan by far regardless.
Thanks for the heads up! I don’t want to have to replace it.
Indeed, conformal coating for your fan PCB very important and comes in aerosol cans
Love it!
Super suprised you're going to cut a fan into the roof. I feel its un-needed. It never got that hot in mine but thats just my opinion.
That being said, are you mounting it backwards? If the roof is open and you open the fan in the rain, if it is mounted the typical way it will just funnel water inside. On the other hand, if you mount it backwards so it opens to sheild the rain, dont ever forget to close it before leaving as air flow will definitely rip that shroud off.
Like I already said, interesting choice with the fan... But you made the right move getting an Alu-cab anyway.
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It gets hot in there when there’s no wind or when it’s humid, and we definitely need the airflow for my son in the bottom half.
We have the Maxxfan Duluxe, so no worries about rain getting in when the camper is open and it can be left open while driving.
Im still dreaming of an alu-cab for my gladiator. This and the new hardsider thats not out yet. I have to say the dust ingress from the tailgate area is freaking annoying!
You must not have mosquitoes when you camp. Also, where does the water go when it's pouring rain and you have to leave camp?
I've used this in Alaska where it handled the bugs just fine.
What do you mean "where does the water go"?
My next setup ❤
How does the Tundra suspension feel with the Alu Cabin off and on road?
Did you get rid of the shark fin antennas or are they still intact? Do they still work?
Any rain inside the tent or water issues on the build?
I’ve had the heaviest Dobinsons springs on the back for ages now. Right now the AluCab build weighs about the same as my Habitat setup, so it’s just fine.
Great video!
I may have taken some inspiration from yours. Can you tell? Lol
What about the back door? Can someone lock you in? And can you lock it from the inside?
The two latches I showed towards the end are how it’s locked from the inside. When you shut the door without latching it from the outside, you can’t be locked in from anyone outside.
Great review! Are the screws that hold the door hinges in place tamper resistant?
They are not
I hope to find one second hand.
Very nice. Need bigger lift and 40s.😝(Just kidding, save that for the Jeep)😃
Lol!
Ok thanks
What about those shark fin antennas? Any issues with those being in the way at all?
No. That sits under the rack.
You won’t have Sirius XM, and I’m not sure how well the navigation works with it.
Wouldn't it have been cheaper to get a new, taller wife? 😜❤
I priced it out and the answer is no!
What do you mean by gasoline heater ? I’ve never heard of one. Do you mean diesel heater???
I mean gasoline heater! It’s the same idea as a diesel heater, but runs on gasoline.
Should of went with fourwheelcamper
I’m several states away and half the Pacific Ocean. 😢
That’s definitely a long drive!
I told you this would happen!
You did!
Does that rear bumper keep the blind spot monitoring?
Yes, apparently. I broke my BSM before installing the bumper, so can't confirm how well it works!
@@RevereOverland Oh wow, yeah, to this day, I haven't found a rear bumper that supports BSM for third-gen Tacoma
What do you do with your roof rack now? Lost alot of function it looks like
About half of it is functional. It has my Starlink dish and two cases mounted.
Will this fit on my Wrangler?
:D :D :D
I think it would go really well with a Demonator
What kind of wheels do u have? R those 17in?
18 inch Method 705s
@@RevereOverland thanks for getting back to me!
I’m so confused with your accent. Sounds Austrian until you say “here”.
You Australian?
Nope
what brand rims do you have on your tundra
They’re Method 705s. They have a 20% off coupon at methodracewheels.com/revereoverland
Their website is so terrible! It's nearly impossible to figure out what a product even is.
That’s why we made the video showing what all the options are
14k? .......
More than that when built out
$14 grand without options or taxes? Negative
I don’t need you to let me know any time you choose not to buy something. Lol.
Call me crazy, but I think you are missing the demographic of your core audience. Swapping out one very expensive camper for another very expensive camper. I haven't seen either of these setups out on the trail with real life overlanders.
I’ve seen dozens of them, but mostly from people out west who are spending more time on the road. The Jeep is our weekender build.
@@RevereOverland I live in Colorado. Perhaps we travel in different circles because I wouldn't want to take something as large as a Tundra on very many of my trips. However, I'll keep my eye out to see if I can prove myself wrong. I've learned a lot from your channel, but Tundra has not resonated with me.
Hmm🤔. They are all over California. Alucabs, GFC, etc. Mostly on 'Yotas, sometimes on Gladiators. If I had a Truck vs. Jeep, I'd definitely go this route.👍
@@t.o.f.t.s. I see GFCs in Colorado. I'll keep my eye out for the Allucabs, etc, in case I'm just not noticing them. When it comes to pickups I see on the trail here, it is mostly Tacos and some Gladiators, and if they have an RTT, it sits on an open air rack.
Alucard is definetly big in Australia but most of the ones I seen were not as tall as your's. I guess it will definitely depend on what type of overlanding you do. Here in the PNW you will loose a lot of stuff off the top of it due to large branches. People try and stay as close to cab height as possible.
Enjoy your set up and your family that makes it all worth it
Just do your homework on your routes. I'm getting to old for overlanding so now I have a 17ft trailer and travel to different parks. Pull it with my 2017 tundra it's like it's not even there only way ya know it is when you have to keep stopping for gas 😂
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FIRST!!!!
Yet another setup that is outside most people’s budget. Each of these influencers build up their audience by displaying practical overland equipment that most people can afford. They then use that UA-cam money and sponsor gifts to create a setup that is well outside the budget of most people. This then makes the channel unrelatable and reduces interest. If you were to price out his truck, upgrades, and overland accessories, he’s probably got a setup that is well over $100K.
Yup, more than $100k. I sold my house and paid off 4Runner to pay for most of it. Plenty of people spend more than I have in on it, and most of the people giving me inspiration on the build don’t have a UA-cam channel.
Also, I have a Jeep that has a mild build (2.5” lift, 35s, $1,300 roof top tent), and most my audience prefer seeing the Tundra in action, so obviously it doesn’t reduce interest.
@@RevereOverland - You are smart enough to know that the “plenty of people” you are referencing only represent a small percentage of Americans. If your views aren’t increasing at the same pace as your subscriber base is, it means your videos aren’t as popular with your subscribers. And yes I know you have a few movie length videos (that are very well made btw) that have enormous view counts, but those are outliers and the numbers aren’t because of your vehicle type.
Don’t get me wrong, I understand why you do it. When you have manufacturers constantly sending you awesome free equipment and your UA-cam revenue is providing you an increased source of income, it would difficult for anyone to not turn their setup up to eleven. I just think as your vehicle becomes more unrelatable, so will your videos. (Ask venture4wd if his videos of his $150K van are getting the same views his old Wrangler JK was getting.) Just my two cents.
@@RevereOverland what’s the rooftop material? Is it aluminum sheeting or Diamond plate? Dirtbox is vinyl and I’m not a fan of vinyl. New sub here also because I like the channel and feel inspired.
I am so glad you ignored his dribberish. Can't relate? Don't watch. Chris lost his all male viewership because he brought his girlfriend and a Rebel on the channel. He stopped his format and started whining, Orangie broke down and the channel went to crap. The lonely WM fan base did not like his overweight girlfriend as she reminded them of their wives they watched his channel to escape from. Sad she seemed nice enough.
The gas heaters are less reliable at altitude. Ask @venture4wd
I got one that was recently released in the US from Espar that automatically adjusts for altitude up to 18k feet!
@@RevereOverland ooooo interesting
Rich people🙈