Alu-Cab Canopy Camper Roll Call

[Mac Attack]

Hey Jeremy. You are correct. We have the MOPAR 2" lift, Dobinsons coil springs, and currently the Fox shocks that come with the MOPAR lift. We are sponsored by TeraFlex and they want to get the Falcons on DAUNTLESS, but we ran out of time before we started our global journey. They plan to send them to me somewhere along our drive. So eventually we'll probably do that.

But what I'd recommend is that you complete your full build out FIRST then weigh the vehicle fully loaded with all the extra fuel, water, passengers, pets, gear etc. BEFORE you do any suspension. Once you have both the steering axle and drive axle weights. Send those specific weights in an email to David Otero at [email protected] (you can tell him I sent you his way if you like. I don't get a commission or compensation, but he'll recognize my name and I'm sure will be helpful. Also take close note of the email in the email it is dobinson singular not plural) David will recommend a specific spring based on your actual weights which is without a doubt the proper way to build it.

Hope that helps. ~ E

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[Steven_B]

Thanks, looked like it was formed to the bed ribs.

It fits the ribs to create a nice flat and cushy surface.

 

[Steven_B]

Clean..I am envious. Hoping I can do as well as you.

Glad you can’t see the backside of it lol. I was in a rush to get it done before overland expo. I’ll be redoing it for peace of mine here soon moving the breakers down to the battery cabinet.

 

[Mac Attack]

Glad you can’t see the backside of it lol. I was in a rush to get it done before overland expo. I’ll be redoing it for peace of mine here soon moving the breakers down to the battery cabinet.

Like I stated in a previous thread; anything and everything can be perfected, but as the architect, it's up to you to decide when it's perfeck enough...happy trails!

 

[Moriarty]

Tiny Rig installed ours in September, awesome experience and fully sealed.
Installed AEV 2.5" dual sport lift and Hellwig swaybar before the Alu-cab.
Installed a rear camera relocation bracket from Mule Expedition Outfitters, thx @Steven_B For r&d this. Still in the process of the build-out. Long range aux tank already installed, full Battle Born Solar kit is in the process. Lots more.
Anybody that is on the fence about dropping $$ down for one, you will not be disappointed.
Safe travels every one.

 

[Padre]

While I don't have the camper, I do have the canopy installed by Asheville Vehicle Outfitters. We left AVO and immediately headed out to Colorado to do the Shadow of the Rockies trail with the stock Mojave. You can see after loading the canopy, roof top tent and all my equipment in the back, we had some sag. Since then, I added the Dobinson Springs in the rear. Now of course, unloaded it sits high in the back. Next I am adding new wheels and 35's. Before I add them, the plan is to load all the equipment back on and measure how much lift we need in the front. I also added a Rough County tubular bumper and winch. I am slowing adding things as I can afford them but the plan is an overlanding kitchen set up, a 270 awning and shower a road shower.

 

[Redruby]

I have a 2021 a Rubicon with the Alu Cab camper and just starting to do the build out and looking forward to see what others have done, in my mind I’ve already have resigned the interior 3-4 times have build mock ups out of cardboard and 2x4’s and still not sure of it’s final build. I’ve deleted the rear seats and installed my frig and a 3 drawer dresser . Will be definitely adding solar, auxiliary fuel, not sure of placement yet, 5-10 gallons of water and a sink with a counter and a stove, and maybe a porta potty , anybody have any other ideas will be greatly appreciated

 

[813 Fabrication & Design]

Glad you can’t see the backside of it lol. I was in a rush to get it done before overland expo. I’ll be redoing it for peace of mine here soon moving the breakers down to the battery cabinet.

You may like one of my new products coming...

 

[813 Fabrication & Design]

This is going to be a good thread!

 

[Steven_B]

You may like one of my new products coming...

Hurry up! Lol.

 

[Mtpisgah]

The current status of my Mojave and ACCC build:
LOD front and rear bumpers
LOD slider/steps
LOD lights in rear bumper
Genesis dual battery system with Victron solar controller and 180 panels.
3” JKS lift
Falcon steering stabilizer
ARB dual compressor under passenger seat
Air Lift air bags
AluCab canopy camper
AluCab 270 awning
Expedition Essentials stove
Dometic fridge (in the garage right now)
Warn 10s winch
Rancho diff skids (powder coated to match Mojave orange)
ARB Shackles (powder coated to match Mojave orange)
Hellwig anti sway bar
Brandmotion rearview mirror
Custom camera mount
lots of small crap

It gets 35” Geolander XATs, Fuel Beasts and Fox Elite 2.5s this week. I hate to replace the rear Mojave shocks but the camper and all the other crap with it adds enough weight that it bounces going to the highway.

The fans help a lot during the summer. The white one pulls air in through the side window and the dual black fans push it on us. I plan to relocate the dual fans to the top of the trap door next spring but will need to come up with a quick release mount so I can move it when the camper is packed.

The boxes hold the dry food goods and recovery gear. The 80/20 framing holds the boxes and the cookware. I looked at Goose Gear and really like it, but it was too restrictive for our use. The boxes allow us to pack the food box in the house and move it as needed. The recovery gear box can be moved to our JL. GG would not allow flexibility.

The boxes also create a nice couch for when it is too cold out or bunches of mosquitos.

i plan to move the propane tank to the right side of the truck. We usually have bikes on the back and I am tired of hitting my head on the tank bracket. At that point I will also rin the gas into the camper and have a quick release on the outside. That will allow me to power the buddy heater without using 1lb tanks and more easily run gas to the stove. We live in South Carolina and have camped when the temps are on the teens. The buddy heater has been fine so I see no reason for a Dickinson or other heater. It is unlikely we will camp when it is colder than that.

The utensil holder was several iterations in the making. We bought one that did not suffice so my wife remade it. It was better but she finally started from scratch and came up with this one. There are a few things that could be better, but it is pretty darn good now.

 

[813 Fabrication & Design]

The current status of my Mojave and ACCC build:
LOD front and rear bumpers
LOD slider/steps
LOD lights in rear bumper
Genesis dual battery system with Victron solar controller and 180 panels.
3” JKS lift
Falcon steering stabilizer
ARB dual compressor under passenger seat
Air Lift air bags
AluCab canopy camper
AluCab 270 awning
Expedition Essentials stove
Dometic fridge (in the garage right now)
Warn 10s winch
Rancho diff skids (powder coated to match Mojave orange)
ARB Shackles (powder coated to match Mojave orange)
Hellwig anti sway bar
Brandmotion rearview mirror
Custom camera mount
lots of small crap

It gets 35” Geolander XATs, Fuel Beasts and Fox Elite 2.5s this week. I hate to replace the rear Mojave shocks but the camper and all the other crap with it adds enough weight that it bounces going to the highway.

The fans help a lot during the summer. The white one pulls air in through the side window and the dual black fans push it on us. I plan to relocate the dual fans to the top of the trap door next spring but will need to come up with a quick release mount so I can move it when the camper is packed.

The boxes hold the dry food goods and recovery gear. The 80/20 framing holds the boxes and the cookware. I looked at Goose Gear and really like it, but it was too restrictive for our use. The boxes allow us to pack the food box in the house and move it as needed. The recovery gear box can be moved to our JL. GG would not allow flexibility.

The boxes also create a nice couch for when it is too cold out or bunches of mosquitos.

i plan to move the propane tank to the right side of the truck. We usually have bikes on the back and I am tired of hitting my head on the tank bracket. At that point I will also rin the gas into the camper and have a quick release on the outside. That will allow me to power the buddy heater without using 1lb tanks and more easily run gas to the stove. We live in South Carolina and have camped when the temps are on the teens. The buddy heater has been fine so I see no reason for a Dickinson or other heater. It is unlikely we will camp when it is colder than that.

The utensil holder was several iterations in the making. We bought one that did not suffice so my wife remade it. It was better but she finally started from scratch and came up with this one. There are a few things that could be better, but it is pretty darn good now.

Looks great! I am deciding between the Fox 2.5s and the Falcon 3.3s. I have seen lots of people selling the Falcon shocks, so it makes me weary and I think I will go with the Fox shocks. I can't find either one at the moment. What springs are going with? Stock Mojave springs? I am looking at Dobinsons or Clayton, they seem to be the strongest for the weight. I also get some hop between 25-40 mph. It all feels a bit like a Cadillac also, even with the Hellwig bar.

 

[Mtpisgah]

Looks great! I am deciding between the Fox 2.5s and the Falcon 3.3s. I have seen lots of people selling the Falcon shocks, so it makes me weary and I think I will go with the Fox shocks. I can't find either one at the moment. What springs are going with? Stock Mojave springs? I am looking at Dobinsons or Clayton, they seem to be the strongest for the weight. I also get some hop between 25-40 mph. It all feels a bit like a Cadillac also, even with the Hellwig bar.

The reason I had the lift installed was for the stiffer JKS coils. When I had it installed Clayton and Dobinson did not have anything available due to covid supply issues. As it was, I had to use Metalcloask shock extenders.

My bouncing can happen at low or high speed. I hope replacing the rear shocks fix it. The high and low speed adjustments are what I am after.
If it does not fix it, I will get new front shocks in a month. If that does not fix it, heavier coils that might stiffen the ride too much will be next. I keep saying I have too much invested to not spend a bit more to get it right, but at what point do I stop?

 

[Mtpisgah]

I notice hinges on the wind deflector behind the hard top. What’s the plan with that space?

I totally forgot to mention that, it is one of the best mods ever. Storage for smelly clothes.
In the first three photos the spring loaded latch was not yet installed.

 

[Redruby]

When you attached the spring hinges where the wings still bolted to the alu cab and then you removed the bolts or did you first remove the bolts then attached the hinges? I really like that and will be doing the same I. The next few weeks

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