ALU-CAB Canopy pics and info.

[smlobx]

I thought I would start a thread to showcase the upcoming ALu-Cab Canopy.
I have seen the preproduction ones posted by @bhbdvm but I think some of the pictures I just received may be a little closer to the final production versions if not in fact the actual production models.
The latest pictures appear to have addressed the vertical nature of the sides to more closely match the cab of the Glad.
My truck is almost exactly like the one shown so I’m pretty excited and my canopy will have a few of the more important options to showcase for you once it arrives next month..

‘Enjoy!

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[Rokon]

I thought I would start a thread to showcase the upcoming ALu-Cab Canopy.
I have seen the preproduction ones posted by @bhbdvm but I think some of the pictures I just received may be a little closer to the final production versions if not in fact the actual production models.
The latest pictures appear to have addressed the vertical nature of the sides to more closely match the cab of the Glad.
My truck is almost exactly like the one shown so I’m pretty excited and my canopy will have a few of the more important options to showcase for you once it arrives next month..

‘Enjoy!

Really liking this cap. Are the windows glass or plastic? The camper version is sweet but an awfully lot of money and pretty boxy. I wish the camper cap portion was the same as the topper to fit the truck profile.

 

[smlobx]

I don’t know if the windows are glass or plexiglass. I would expect they are glass but that’s just a guess.

Perhaps @Oscar Indy can chime in as he has one for a different truck but I would expect the specs to be the same.

 

[Rokon]

Still hoping someone chimes in on whether the AluCab windows are glass or plastic. This picture has me concerned with the optics. The reflection in the rear window is really wavy. Hopefully this is a freak camera capture and not the view of the outside world looking thru the window.

 

[Oscar Indy]

I don’t know if the windows are glass or plexiglass. I would expect they are glass but that’s just a guess.

Perhaps @Oscar Indy can chime in as he has one for a different truck but I would expect the specs to be the same.

My glass is actual glass.

 

[Rokon]

My glass is actual glass.

Glad to know this to be. For the price of this cap I would certainly expect actual glass. One step closer to ordering this cap!

 

[furrymurray]

That looks so much better than the other pics I have seen. If the production model looks like this I would be very pleased.

 

[Rokon]

I did get verification that the windows are automotive glass. A sliding bulkhead window can be ordered for the Gladiator Explorer cap. I also was told the total weight of the cap is 126lbs. I thought that was great and lighter than expected. Time to get my order in!!

 

[PhantomChameleon]

Does anyone know if the Gladiator in the photos is stock? Can't tell for certain if they are running bigger tires on the stock wheels or not. Looks stock to me but figured I would ask to see what others think.

 

[Rokon]

Does anyone know if the Gladiator in the photos is stock? Can't tell for certain if they are running bigger tires on the stock wheels or not. Looks stock to me but figured I would ask to see what others think.

It looks like a stock Rubicon to me but I don't know that for a fact.

 

[smlobx]

It looks like a stock Rubicon to me but I don't know that for a fact.

Same here.

 

[PhantomChameleon]

Sweet, thanks guys!

Also sounds like this is still somewhat of a prototype? I have been watching this topper and the RLD one...I like that the RLD has the air pressure scoop in the roof to help keep dust out as well as a sliding window in the back of the topper (next to the cab). I wonder if any of these features will be added to the final production model of the Alu-Cab?

I do like that the Alu-Cab is (I believe) lighter and has rubber seals over the door hinges to keep water from running down into the bed. I wish the two toppers were combined into one that had everything!

 

[Rokon]

Sweet, thanks guys!

Also sounds like this is still somewhat of a prototype? I have been watching this topper and the RLD one...I like that the RLD has the air pressure scoop in the roof to help keep dust out as well as a sliding window in the back of the topper (next to the cab). I wonder if any of these features will be added to the final production model of the Alu-Cab?

I do like that the Alu-Cab is (I believe) lighter and has rubber seals over the door hinges to keep water from running down into the bed. I wish the two toppers were combined into one that had everything!

You can order the AluCab cap with a bulkhead slider window. You can also get glass in the side hatches.

 

[JohnGjeep]

I did get verification that the windows are automotive glass. A sliding bulkhead window can be ordered for the Gladiator Explorer cap. I also was told the total weight of the cap is 126lbs. I thought that was great and lighter than expected. Time to get my order in!!

Man that’s light! Hmmmm...sounds awesome. Can anyone verify that? Sounds almost too good to be true!

 

[PhantomChameleon]

Have we confirmed the static/dynamic weight limits yet?

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