My FIRST TOP 5 Modifications Cab Canopy Camper. WHICH WILL YOU DO?

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Here are my first 5 mods that I made to my Alu-Cab Canopy Camper. They are meaningful for me. It will be interesting to see if anyone else has done the same.
The 5 modifications are, with time codes, so you can skip forward as desired.
Mod #1: (3:55) Rear Door Latch - Positive Control Link
Mod #2: (7:42) Door Retaining Strap
Mod #3: (10:11) Window Weather Shield
Mod #4: (16:36) Rear Door Water Drip Gutter
Mod #5: (18:43) Front Roof Water Drip Re-Director
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@Matt-pv6ew Год назад

All great modifications I know I’m a bit late to the party but I’ve come up with mod no 6: bolt on the underside of the short and the long parts of the bed when it’s in the horizontal position. I’m looking at getting a canopy camper or maybe even the cabin camper depending on which truck I get for use at music festivals. Throughout the day I would keep the main door and windows locked but would want to keep the camper popped open, meaning in theory if someone had the inclination to they could climb onto the truck, break into the camper through the mesh window in the bed section and access all my gear: simple solution, add a metal bolt to secure both the main bed and the smaller part of the bed together which would prevent access to the living area and keep all my possessions safe.

@Adventure8 Год назад

Great mod #6. Never too late for good ideas. I might incorporate your idea. My daughter also likes using the Hilux and Camper for music festivals. Thanks

@bluejeans8001 2 года назад

Really appreciate your “adapt and overcome” attitude. Thanks for sharing.

@Adventure8 2 года назад

My pleasure!

@HourlessLife 3 года назад

Appreciate the insight. Thank you for taking the time to create this video. Would love to see more on the Alu-Cab Canopy Camper. Mod 3 you get a 10 of 10. This is something I've been wondering about and your solution is not only simple but effective and easy to replace over time. Bravo. ~ Eric

@Adventure8 3 года назад

Glad you found the mods useful. Looking forward to taking it out bush. More videos will come in time. Thanks for watching.

@loricollins3163 3 года назад

These are fantastic! I am looking at the Alucab and the Four Wheel Drive Camper. These mods are fantastic! Thank you!

@Adventure8 3 года назад

Glad you like them!

@mattycostar 3 года назад

They were all well thought out ideas, thanks for sharing

@Adventure8 3 года назад

Glad they were useful

@gungfuriceboy 3 года назад

Great 'REALISTIC'/Practical MODS!..my Favourite #3 Window Weather Shields ( plastic cover -bug net )!!..thank You Sir!!...10 0ut of 10.....Cheers From Canada!

@Adventure8 3 года назад

Very welcome

@GLNZ1 Год назад

Hi there ref point 1, closing the door, all you actually need to do is put a very small amount of downward pressure on the handle and it turns the vertical bar nice and easily. Points 2 & 4 have been recitified by Alucab, with a strap for the dfoor as standard and an optional awning gutter which solves point 4

@Adventure8 Год назад

Thanks for the update. Yes door closing technique can eliminate the need for my mod 1. Personally I prefer my setup with mod 1. Good AluCab rectified door strap and roof gutter above the door. My latest mod is putting sensors on all doors and roof tent letting me know that something is open should I drive off.

@nostaroiste3258 3 года назад

Great points. The last point is the most annoying point. Thank you for that idea. I’ll do some similar but i don’t have the dish holder. So i have to see how i’ll fix that. Thank you for that idea! Greetings from Switzerland

@Adventure8 3 года назад

Thanks for viewing and commenting. Would love to get back to Switzerland one day. I think we are all looking forward to travelling again in the future. Stay healthy.

@kenmcdougal97 3 года назад

Great video 👍 I don't have a canopy camper yet . Hopefully next year . I like it because it is like a blank canvas you can make it to suit your needs and make it your own

@Adventure8 3 года назад

Yes, that's exactly the reason why I chose it too.

@Sovereignmanforever Год назад

1,2 and 4 should have been addressed by alu cab. Unacceptable in my opinion that they haven't done this. Well done you for your ingenuity. I have been considering alu cab canopy for over a year now. It's good that those who already have this great conversion/camper point out these issues.

@Adventure8 Год назад

Thanks for watching. My Alu-Cab Canopy set up works very well for me and I'm always looking for improvements. Ideas always welcomed.

@thrillhunter9897 2 месяца назад

@@Adventure8 he is using the handle wrong you push down or pull up on the handle to rotate the lock lol.

@229Reaper 3 года назад

really like your mods,nice job.

@Adventure8 3 года назад

Glad you like them!

@toddstuart2853 3 года назад

Great mods!

@Adventure8 3 года назад

Glad you like them!

@kellydrolet4740 3 года назад

Just ordered mine! Like the rear door mods and rain gutter. Will have to think about the plastic windows. Thanks. We are in Canada (has been -37 C the last week - not sure how the plastic will holdup).

@Adventure8 3 года назад

Great. Glad the video helped. I’ll be doing another video soon on how my mods are stacking up over time. Cheers

@skinnydog6665 3 года назад

10 out of 10 for all of them - really great. With the plastic screens, wonder whether a thin aluminium strip would be better at the top to sandwich the plastic against the camper - still the same number of screws you have but I fear with all the vibrations those individual screw holes into plastic may perish - spreading the load across the aluminium strip might help..?

@Adventure8 3 года назад

Great suggestion. My version 1 is still going. It was an old piece of clear plastic to start. I will create a new version soon.

@johnwolff1043 3 года назад

4th and 5th tips are the best.

@Adventure8 3 года назад

Interesting, getting water or avoiding it often seem the biggest challenges of live. Thanks for watching.

@danielcottmain4035 2 года назад

Great mods and explanations thank you. I wonder if it would be possible to fit one of these to a Ute with a tray and who might be able to help with that?

@Adventure8 2 года назад

I presume you are referring to a flat top tray back on a ute. I think there are a number of manufacturers that make slide on/off camper units. In fact, Alu-Cab make one, called Khaya. Here is the link:www.alu-cab.com/product/khaya-4-sleeper/. Alu-Cab's unit looks to be designed for normal twin cab utes rather than tray tops.

@danielcottmain4035 2 года назад

@@Adventure8 thank you

@beepsarieaniIwee 6 месяцев назад

Just got my camper 2 weeks ago and camped last night. BUT that latch with the two teeth per se won’t turn right so I can close the door all the way from inside. Just found this out this morning when light and cold air was coming through around the door trying to get out of the camper. It’s suppose to twist while the handle is where it sits when closed so a person can close the door from the inside. Any tips? Defect? Emailed Alu cab a few minutes ago too.

@Adventure8 5 месяцев назад

Thanks for your comment. Have you had someone get back to you from Alu-Cab. Let us know.

@stevefry1682 2 года назад

The Handle Solution seems like an over complication of a mechanism that seems to be used incorrectly. When we first got our camper I too thought something similar to you. But then found the easiest solution, as well as the proper use of the handle. Is to just provide upward leverage on the bar to allow it to open and close one handed. From what I understand this was done on purpose by alucab. The main reason being to not allow someone to lock you inside the camper.

@Adventure8 2 года назад

Thanks for commenting. I'm still sold on my mod. So easy compared to without the modification. The mod has no impact on being locked inside. When the handle is seated in its home position with the door open, the door can then be closed/opened locked/inlocked (using the inside clamps) from inside the AluCab.

@thrillhunter9897 2 месяца назад

you push down or pull up to rotate the lock lol. totally 1 handed operation. im surprised the dealer didnt tell you that.

@Adventure8 2 месяца назад

True, however, my little mod suits me fine. Less forces involved and more convenient in my opinion.

@holgerb.7084 3 года назад

I think, the easiest way to fix the door is a stormhook !

@Adventure8 3 года назад

Thanks for the suggestion.

@JB-hi3uo 3 года назад

Absolutely most Definitely will be adding all five mods...

@Adventure8 3 года назад

Glad it was useful. Cheers

@garyjackson2890 3 года назад

Have ordered a canopy camper for our hilux. Some great tips here. I assume the hilux will use more fuel with the camper. What is your highway fuel usage? Cheers from Bairnsdale, Vic.

@Adventure8 3 года назад

Yes fuel consumption does go up, between 0.5 and 1.0 litres per 100km (ie 5% to 10%) increase, depending how much braking and accelerating you do. The more consistent the driving, the better.

@Adventure8 3 года назад

This comparison is between an empty Ute vs one loaded with an extra 500kg (camper plus luggage plus fuel and water).

@loganskis Год назад

Just use upward pressure on the larger latch arm to rotate the latch bar. The key rings arent needed if you do this

@Adventure8 Год назад

Good point and alternative approach to my key rings. Thanks for sharing your method. Cheers

@tobiepayne5499 2 года назад

What are these campers worth in Australia?

@Adventure8 2 года назад

The Alu-cab Canopy Camper plus awning fitted was around $20,000 AUD. Good value in my mind. There was sticker shock at the time however, the quality is appreciated after the purchase. So good value. If you are in peakoffroad.com.au was the supplier and installer. Contact Ivan, mention my name... He supplies and installs in Sydney Australia, also supplies worldwide where appropriate.

@MitraPrimaDaya 3 года назад

Maybe you could add car dvr camera (like xiaomi dvr). Its record automatically your trip, it's not waterproof, if you install at front of your canopy you have to covered it with glass box, it's connect via direct wifi connection with your smartphone, the software could handle 2 dvr camera

@MitraPrimaDaya 3 года назад

4K car DVR ru-vid.com/video/%D0%B2%D0%B8%D0%B4%D0%B5%D0%BE-WY_m8NpM1Oo.html

@MitraPrimaDaya 3 года назад

Rearview mirror car DVR ru-vid.com/video/%D0%B2%D0%B8%D0%B4%D0%B5%D0%BE-ieULW6BMElI.html

@Adventure8 3 года назад

Happy to do a review if that is of interest.

@seib6324 3 года назад

10 for each mod

@Adventure8 3 года назад

Thanks

@northerntrouble 2 года назад

35 out of 50 for your mods. They may be great for your environment. If your so worried about the back door put in a locking door hard stops. Sorry, but that cam nylon straps and the table cloth protector over the side doors it look cheesy. That’s my personal opinion, for the amount of money you have wrapped up in your canopy camper form alu-cab.

@Adventure8 2 года назад

Thanks for the assessment!