The alu cabin is so sweet. But let’s be honest, the real eye candy is Ian. Lol For real though, stoked for you and your family bro. Need to see that thing on the beach when the weather warms up
Your absolutely right about your decision to buy a minimal Alu-Cab. It took me about a year to begin to get to a build point with my GFC where I can use it functionally. It would be nice to have a professional build it out but it takes away from the break in period and actually understanding how much use your camper will get. I spent a night in subzero temperatures with a diesel heater I just installed without insulating the cab. It wasn't bad but afterward I went down a rabbit hole trying to find a solution that was safe and effective. I temporarily picked up Frost king pipe insulation and did both sides of the truck bed with a bed rug and the difference was enough to survive a blizzard seeing the winds were going right thru the truck bed of my Tundra. It is those situations where we have to adapt and adjust within our means.
@@KrokemOutdoors I think though, as the sales guy you were chatting with said, I need to seal it up around the bed rails better because it does leak at that joint. lol and I think your Alu cab will be better for snow camping because of the slanted roof design whereas the FWC is flat and can collect inches of snow FAST!!!!
Congratulations on your new purchase…..I also have two girls, when they were little we went the pop up trailer route. Mostly beach and developed campgrounds and yellow post sites. We enjoyed every moment. We still go camping and still use our trailer. Enjoy and have fun 👍
Nice set up Edward! I've been following you for a while and appreciate your thorough videos. I was almost going to go this route with the AluCabin, but ended up going with the FWC instead (mostly wanted a completely sealed space), and low and behold, I saw my truck in the background of your video getting installed at the same time! Looks good next to yours too. Happy adventuring with the family. :)
WoW ! Edward that's quite the outfit you've got there, looking really good and cant wait to see the next adventure. Nice that it will accommodate the family, looking forward to those videos too. Nice job 😃👊🙏
This is neat, it has me thinking, you could probably even setup a collapsible shower in there. Run a hose from a basin to drain the water out. The idea being you could shower in windy whether, have more privacy etc.
Having an Alucab 3.1 RTT I know the quality you are getting with the Alucabin is second to none!!! You can do so many cool things with those cabins and it will be fun to watch you make it fit your own needs while camping! Having the ability to put a kayak on top of my Alucab 3.1 was one of the main reasons I bought it...and no regrets after one year.
Looking good! The step idea is a good one as it can also double as someplace to sit down below in the bed of the truck, and also add a second small tier to make it easier for the wife and kiddos when they grow bigger to get up into the loft
Congratulations Edward! You are going to love that camper! The folks at OK4WD just recently installed one on my 2019 Power Wagon. Talk about a game changer. Having a place to escape the weather is huge and your gear will always stay dry and dust free while on the trail. Enjoy!!!
Nice! Looks like you moved away from the offroad trailer setup idea in favor of the Alu-Cabin. Starting out with a mostly blank slate is really going to be fun to load out over the course of time used. It's ironic that I have been full circle from ground tent, to toy hauler, to truck camper and enclosed cargo trailer, to offroad trailer/RTT, to awning/screen room, and now exploring options for just sleeping in the back of my shortbed Taco. I still have the enclosed cargo trailer, offroad trailer/RTT, two awning/screen rooms, and several ground tents. Just don't need the hassle of the RV storage and maintenance any more. Looking forward to looking over your Alu-Cabin and help you spend your money on ideas for things you never knew you wanted.
Congratulations! This is so exciting. We're really looking forward to this new journey and build. We have a friend getting his AluCab camper installed tomorrow @ OK4WD in NJ. He was happy with the AluCab cap and wedge, but was ready for the full space also for him and his son. Also 20 mins north of us Ross, Mandy and Roger who make the SNAP "Treehouse". Which is so trick! Not to mention they offer the most options for their products. Ie windows....etc. Lots of amazing truck cap campers. I believe I was able to find a total of 22+ companies making truck wedge/full cap campers. So Cool! Thank you. Mark (& Teresa) Hampstead Maryland, GFC V2 #1919
really enjoyed the video Edward. We've been full time on the road in a 30 year old 30 foot RV, and we tow a jeep grand cherokee with us. I hope to build out an overlanding vehicle, truck or van, not sure which when we settle on a place to live. Thanks for the super thorough overview, very helpful.
Gladly share my feedback on my All-Cabin build and the few changes I'd make if to do again. Nothing major and these changes can still be made in the future. Welcome to the club and excited to see your version of the build out!
How are you liking the Goose Gear setup? I had OK4WD install the baseplate when they did my installation. I wanted to use in a few times and get a feel for it before I committed to building out the interior. I took a trip down to George Washington and Jefferson NF last week for the maiden voyage and the camper is truly better than I expected. I’m curious to hear what you would change. Always looking for new ideas.
What an amazing setup! I wish there was something like this for the bronco. I love the idea of being able to be out in nature while not being exposed to the elements when they are not favorable. Awesome man!
Hey guys. As an ausie I swear by Enerdrive dcdc 40+ it will take 800 watts HIGH voltage solar as an mppt controller as well. Link that with an enerdrive 40 amp ac charger and you have an awesome set up. Watch heiner builds your ride. . They have a power hub and a water hub as well. Well worth you looking .
I like the Alucab but I got to say for the wife and kids its way easier in a FWC. It’s a very different direction though.I have a 2500, with a Norweld and a Hawk. Great in the PNW with a family.
HI EDWARD 👋 I LIKE WHAT I SEE SO FAR . SHOULDN'T MESS WITH THE GASOLINE MILEAGE TOO MUCH / WIND RESISTANCE . I'M ALSO THINKING ABOUT WHERE YOU LOVE TO GO CAMPING HARDER FOR CERTAIN ANIMALS , INCLUDING MAN WOMAN OR NOW DAYS CONFUSED BRAKING TO EASILY ! LOVE THAT SEAL EVERYWHERE YOU CAN THINK OF . THANK YOU FOR LETTING ME / US TAG ALONG AS YOU & YOUR FAMILY FIGURE OUT HOW YOU WANT TO SET THIS UP FOR YOUR FAMILIES LIFESTYLE ! BE SAFE ! HAVE FUN ! ENJOYED 🍨 🍨 🍨 🍨 🍨 🍨 🍨 🍨 🍨 🍨 GOD BLESS YOU ALWAYS ON YOUR ADVENTURES 🙏 THANK YOU 🙏
@@KrokemOutdoors yeah bro., I actually like the idea of configuring it out your self along the way as of what you need..if it wasn’t for you I won’t be in this situation…🤣🤣
Awesome! As a fellow Oregonian, I appreciate the install footage and confirms for me the folks at Mule are taking great care getting it sealed up. I've been talking with them for the last couple weeks and getting ready to pull the trigger on the next shipment coming in. I'm planning a basic install as well, similar to yours and build as needed. Looking forward to watching yours come together. I've not stepped in one yet, but do you think there's enough room for 2 small kiddos down below on a platform bed (something similar to Goosegear's flat panels) and gear for 3-4 day trips? I'm in a 6.5' Tundra.
I’ve seen them go above and beyond consistently, they’re truly a diamond in the rough! I think it’s possible, but it also depends on how light/heavy you pack your gear. Also, if you utilize a roof rack for storage or anything like that. Good luck on your search!
@@KrokemOutdoors Always prefer to travel light and have a Sherpa rack nestled on the cab which should tuck nicely under the Alu-Cab. Thanks for the feedback!
Your rig is coming along great! Has MULE Expedition Outfitters looked into adding a pressurized interior system similar to what Conqueror Trailers has. It uses an automotive style air filter mounted to an outside wall with a fan drawing filtered air in and pressuring the interior to keep the dust out. It seems like an easy system to install on the Alu-Cab Cabin.
@Edward Shin hopefully not. If it turns out to be necessary, you could quite easily add it since the cabin has nice flat metal walls. I look forward to seeing you and your family trying this setup out in the future. Keep up the great work.
I have a 2021 Ram Big Horn. I have 2 questions. 1 if you take your tailgate off, do they wire your rear back up cam to door? And connect it to your screen view? 2. Can they attach a camera to rear door that can use your rear view mirror? I have the rear view mirror tow cam setup from the break light. Also I was told by ALU they don’t have a canopy for my truck yet? This is what they said in e-mail: We have a canopy in the works for your truck and anticipate launching this fitment late this year / early next. Pricing for the standard canopy fitment for your truck should fall right around $4500.00. From here, you could easily add our 3R Tent using 1450 load bars, awning, shower cube, etc,
Edward, thank you for the videos. I’m enjoying watching them! I have a question regarding the Alu Cab canopy camper and the use of the Last US bag - Oscar’s Mobile Hideout bag with the Alu Cab. Is there a way to secure the bag on the back door of canopy camper without a tire/tire carrier! If you have suggestions to share that would be appreciated.
Hi there, that looks great! Do you mind if I ask the width of the mattress? I can't seem to find the answer anywhere..Thanks in advance and hope you enjoy the set up.
First issue is all the weight sitting on bed side walls vs going down to the frame. This would be fine it this vehicle never went offroad but you're going to experience so much flex and the bed start warping. Thats already the reason they make bed stiffeners and bed shells that support down to the frame.
What lift did you use? I’m hoping it’s okay that I’m using your truck as inspiration for my Overland build with the exact same truck! I love your videos!
Edward, Nice camper, how do you sleep head to the wedge or to the back. My wife has arthritis and would have a problem turning around to get back down, so wondering how it would be with head to the wedge for sleeping? Thanks Jeff
Wow Ed! You’ve really stepped things up in the last few videos. Would love to see a video from you about going from hobby to pro. About the Alu Cab install. What’s the weight? Is there concern about having the bed sides supporting it? With a traditional camper the weight is on the bed floor, I’d be concerned about the bedsides not being able to handle the weight with potential bouncing on the trail. What are your thoughts on that?
The AluCabin in basic form is a little over 500 lbs., which is slightly less than the weight of the previous setup. Also, the weight of the tailgate is no longer in the equation since it has been removed. The previous setup had only the driver and passenger sides of the truck bed supporting the weight, but it’s is now also the front and backside of the truck bed that is now supporting some the total weight of the camper. Since the Ram was fine with the previous setup offroad, I don’t have any doubts that the current setup will be just fine, if not better 👍
I was told from mule that the Alu Cab wouldn’t work with my Expedition One dual swing out bumper. They claimed the latch would be to close to the one of the swing outs
@@-DestinationNoWhere- I’m not sure if the dimensions on the gladiator are the same as the Ram. Location of mount might be relatively closer compared to the Ram
How much more weight does it add on to the truck? And you have larger tires, heavy duty bumpers and winch and all other accessories, do you need to upgrade your suspension and regear? What about upgrading your engine with more power and torque? I think the alucab is missing mosquito net for the windows and doors. Something that folds away easily from either inside or outside of the vehicle.
It’s about 500 lbs, but the tailgate is removed, so some weight reduction there. This setup is actually about the same, if not a little lighter than my previous setup . No regearing necessary from what I can tell so dar
Stoked for you! I think that dollar for dollar, you just got the best thing for your family. And I 100% agree, building as you go, to make sure it’s just what you need is a great idea. You got my sub. 👍🏼
It’s a better dustproofing inside the truck bed area. Prior to them sealing it up, there were over 15 holes/gaps where dust can enter from under the bed
Love it, but I'm concerned it's not large enough for a family of 4 & a dog. Toddlers w/ Mom have an excessive amount of "gear" 😆 I'm surprised you didn't go with an AT Habitat or Four Wheel Camper. Much more room and sleeping quarters.
For me personally, the Alucab is perfect. I love the design and speed of setup. The habitat takes about 7 times longer to setup or breakdown (from what I’ve witnessed so far). Our dog is small and my girls are babies, so still plenty of room. Perhaps when they grow much bigger and older I’ll see if more room is necessary 👍
better be careful driving that beast with your dog in there with the top closed. Since you sealed off all the places dust can get in, that has the potential to cut off any air getting in for breathing too. Don't want bernie to suffocate if you end up putting him in a crate in there. Hopefully there's some sort of vents that let air in but not dust.
Maybe, but the Alucab takes less than a minute to break down camp, whereas the fastest I’ve seen someone break down a Habitat was 7 minutes. I’d rather had speed to breakdown , especially in bad weather
