Alu-Cab Contour Canopy Roll Call - not Camper

[exsploroverland]

So who has the 750 mm cupboard and built it out for a kitchen? I can’t justify the price for all the extra but thinking a few hours with angle aluminum, aluminum sheet, a drill some rivets, and elastic cordage I should be able to use my current setup to make it proficient. As long as I can push the cupboard all the way to one side and still access my fridge from the side

I thought about building the 560 out as a kitchen but just did it as a recovery unit

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[MSFTMatt]

I did and used M8-1.25 hex head bolts, mix of 20mm & 25mm. Worked really well. Was able to mount shovel and axe out of the way.

Awesome! I appreciate the help. Axe and shovel are what I'm looking to mount as well.

 

[Newlife]

I thought about building the 560 out as a kitchen but just did it as a recovery unit

Can the 750 be slid all the way to one side like per se all the way against the back wall towards the cab? I need it to be all the way to one side to work in my application even if that means the strut is in the box

 

[exsploroverland]

Can the 750 be slid all the way to one side like per se all the way against the back wall towards the cab? I need it to be all the way to one side to work in my application even if that means the strut is in the box

Yes it can be placed anywhere in the window opening. Just note if you install at the end you will need to pull it in a bit so the door latch doesn't hit.

 

[Newlife]

Was able to score a full rack locally and with some modifications and some cutting (not done yet going to angle the rear so I can re attach the rear fairing ) but was able to take the rack and make it work with some very simple measurements and cutting to work with the alucab gen 3r. Now I have a spot to mount the starlink while we’re traveling. Now to clean up the rest over silicon from the front rhino rack mount. A bonus was now I have two free load bars for the top of the alucab when I get around to putting in my solar.

 

[ttn333]

Anyone mounted the ammo box slide? I'm having some issues with the forward canopy mounting bracket interference with the box slide bracket. Pictures would help immensely. Thanks.

 

[ttn333]

Anyone mounted the ammo box slide? I'm having some issues with the forward canopy mounting bracket interference with the box slide bracket. Pictures would help immensely. Thanks.

Tried it again today and everything lines up as it should. Weird. I swear I was fully sober last time. Lol

 

[wrangler311]

Tried it again today and everything lines up as it should. Weird. I swear I was fully sober last time. Lol

Thinking about getting the ammo box slide to help organize the bed. Does it take up a lot of room? Is there still good amount of space underneath it?

 

[ttn333]

Thinking about getting the ammo box slide to help organize the bed. Does it take up a lot of room? Is there still good amount of space underneath it?

I was going to just build a shelf but decided on the ammo box slide for easier access to the lower bed space. Installed per instructions, I think it's a couple of inches below the bed height. But you can flip the mounting ends and have the shelf at about bed height.

 

[wrangler311]

I was going to just build a shelf but decided on the ammo box slide for easier access to the lower bed space. Installed per instructions, I think it's a couple of inches below the bed height. But you can flip the mounting ends and have the shelf at about bed height.

Sweet! Was thinking the same thing about building one, but the slides sounds the way to go. Thanks!

 

[Newlife]

Just wanted to come back to my post about the cupboard fitting with my fridge. It does infact fit. I scored some goodies for early BF and one of those was the 750 cupboard. With the help of my wife it fits perfectly. And by perfectly there is less then 1” from hitting our snomaster 60l

we also got the tent table as well. I’m not sure how I feel about it. It’s a lot bigger in person than pictures show. Front to back it sticks out a lot. We got it for a small place to our phones, watch, side arm etc so everything is within reach instead of blindly reaching in the pouches in the middle of the high. The plan is to wire in a few usb for our phones. I know the alucab already has them but they are at the head area and we moved the mattress all the way forward to block that blue light.

 

[mrEman81]

Does anyone have any issues with moisture inside the canopy on the bed? Mine sits outside all the time and after it rains I have a couple damp spots in the center of the bed or near the tail gate. If I don't open up the back or sides to air it out, it starts to grow a bit of mildew or mold. The underside of the canopy is always dry. I think it is blowing in around the tailgate.

 

[jn2275]

Does anyone have any issues with moisture inside the canopy on the bed? Mine sits outside all the time and after it rains I have a couple damp spots in the center of the bed or near the tail gate. If I don't open up the back or sides to air it out, it starts to grow a bit of mildew or mold. The underside of the canopy is always dry. I think it is blowing in around the tailgate.

Is it a possibility there is wind driven rain being pushed pass the gaps around the tailgate? I haven't had an issue with moisture in my Gladiator though I did install this tailgate seal to keep the fine dust and sand out.

ESI ROK Block XL Tailgate Gap Cover 7" Width and Ultimate Tailgate Seal with Taper Seal 6' for sidewalls .

I'd recommend doing some reading on the forum as it's tricky to get the seals placed just right. I wasn't able to get my tailgate 100% sealed but close to 95%.

 

[BSchanze]

Is it a possibility there is wind driven rain being pushed pass the gaps around the tailgate? I haven't had an issue with moisture in my Gladiator though I did install this tailgate seal to keep the fine dust and sand out.

ESI ROK Block XL Tailgate Gap Cover 7" Width and Ultimate Tailgate Seal with Taper Seal 6' for sidewalls .

I'd recommend doing some reading on the forum as it's tricky to get the seals placed just right. I wasn't able to get my tailgate 100% sealed but close to 95%.

I second the tailgate gap seal, works for dust too.

Tough to tell from the photo. I had a leak coming from the top of the canopy but stopped after I put a tent on it. Never found the cause, thought it might be a rivet that didn't have enough sikaflex on it or canopy just needed some weight on it...

Could be a number of things:
- tailgate
- Alu-cab rear seal that sits on top of the tailgate not being positioned correctly
- bulb seal not being compressed enough (looks like you are using a lot of the spacers at the mounting interface)
- Window seals
- Rivet or panel overlap that didn't get enough sika

Best way to test is to either put a hose on it for a while or go out when it rains and see if you can find the culprit. Water is very sneaky...

 

[mrEman81]

I second the tailgate gap seal, works for dust too.

Tough to tell from the photo. I had a leak coming from the top of the canopy but stopped after I put a tent on it. Never found the cause, thought it might be a rivet that didn't have enough sikaflex on it or canopy just needed some weight on it...

Could be a number of things:
- tailgate
- Alu-cab rear seal that sits on top of the tailgate not being positioned correctly
- bulb seal not being compressed enough (looks like you are using a lot of the spacers at the mounting interface)
- Window seals
- Rivet or panel overlap that didn't get enough sika

Best way to test is to either put a hose on it for a while or go out when it rains and see if you can find the culprit. Water is very sneaky...

Thank you both! I believe it is wind driven rain from around the tailgate. I'll look into that seal kit as well. Never heard of that before you guys commented on it. Do you think i should remove some of those spacers? There are 3 or 4 towards the front, and extra one towards the back, but it gives a pretty even reveal of the gasket all the way around the truck bed.

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