Alu-Cab Canopy Camper Roll Call

[ParatusExpeditions]

Side question but on top with all we add to the ACCC, what do you use to seal your holes due to brackets installation and alike?

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[813 Fabrication & Design]

Side question but on top with all we add to the ACCC, what do you use to seal your holes due to brackets installation and alike?

I think the go-to for most Alu-Cab installs is Sikaflex. I used it to do a good amount of sealing between the camper and truck as well as with the holes when I installed the show cube.

 

[ParatusExpeditions]

Another measurement question sorry, if anyone could provide me the length between the bed wall near the cab section till the Alu cab canopy camper door frame? Say if I want to cut a wood floor for it so it doesn’t get in the way of the door frame. See red line on attached picture.
Thanks a lot!

 

[Mtpisgah]

We are selling our ACCC with JT fit kit. It will be two years old in March 2023.


Items included:
ACCC
Shadow awn and brackets
Side and rear midge screens/insulating panels
Alucab molle panels on back
Additional brake/turn signals mounted to camper (added for when we are carrying bikes)
GP Factor inside back door molle panels
Expedition Essentials back door stove mount (stove not included)
Solar package (180watt panel, two breaker panels, Victron MPPT 100, USB ports, cigarette lighter, Goose Gear mounting plate)
3 fans
Baja S1 work light on back
Custom camera mount for tailgate camera and rear view mirror camera (cameras not included)
Custom modification to the cab panels to create hinged doors
Bedrug on upper bulkhead
Wall mount bags (they are not AluCab)
Custom utensil holder on door
Ceiling mesh bags


To my knowledge, it was the first and possibly only one with the hinged cab door modification. I did this to store our sweaty-smelly gear while traveling.


Not included
EE Stove
Mattress
Utensils, pots, pans
Pack out boxes and rack (can be negotiated)
Bedrug
Exterior fire extinguisher mount
Propane tank and mount
Fridge

Camper will be available at AVO in December. PM me with questions.

 

[813 Fabrication & Design]

We are selling our ACCC with JT fit kit. It will be two years old in March 2023.


Items included:
ACCC
Shadow awn and brackets
Side and rear midge screens/insulating panels
Alucab molle panels on back
Additional brake/turn signals mounted to camper (added for when we are carrying bikes)
GP Factor inside back door molle panels
Expedition Essentials back door stove mount (stove not included)
Solar package (180watt panel, two breaker panels, Victron MPPT 100, USB ports, cigarette lighter, Goose Gear mounting plate)
3 fans
Baja S1 work light on back
Custom camera mount for tailgate camera and rear view mirror camera (cameras not included)
Custom modification to the cab panels to create hinged doors
Bedrug on upper bulkhead
Wall mount bags (they are not AluCab)
Custom utensil holder on door
Ceiling mesh bags


To my knowledge, it was the first and possibly only one with the hinged cab door modification. I did this to store our sweaty-smelly gear while traveling.


Not included
EE Stove
Mattress
Utensils, pots, pans
Pack out boxes and rack (can be negotiated)
Bedrug
Exterior fire extinguisher mount
Propane tank and mount
Fridge

Camper will be available at AVO in December. PM me with questions.

Hey Paul, what is your selling price? I'll let others know if I see anyone asking.

 

[Mtpisgah]

Hey Paul, what is your selling price? I'll let others know if I see anyone asking.

$13,000.

 

[ParatusExpeditions]

Does anyone got their ACCC installed before a suspension job? How’s the ride? Is it manageable if left like that for a while?
Called Clayton and asked if I could just put their 2.5” HD springs in the back but they do not recommend. They recommend using the ride right kit instead at minimum. Not in my budget at the moment after Black Friday so.. am I setting myself up for trouble keeping it stock for a bit?

 

[813 Fabrication & Design]

Does anyone got their ACCC installed before a suspension job? How’s the ride? Is it manageable if left like that for a while?
Called Clayton and asked if I could just put their 2.5” HD springs in the back but they do not recommend. They recommend using the ride right kit instead at minimum. Not in my budget at the moment after Black Friday so.. am I setting myself up for trouble keeping it stock for a bit?

I am not sure about stock suspension. I had the dealer install the Mopar 2" lift when I bought the truck. With just the Mopar 2" you could feel the difference. The truck would bounce quite a bit between 25-40mph. There was a good amount of sway also before adding the Hellwig sway bar

 

[ParatusExpeditions]

There was a good amount of sway also before adding the Hellwig sway bar

I see, maybe I can install one of those quickly before taking delivery to limit the damages to the ride quality as I’ll be driving pretty far to get it installed.

 

[813 Fabrication & Design]

I see, maybe I can install one of those quickly before taking delivery to limit the damages to the ride quality as I’ll be driving pretty far to get it installed.

I drove 6 hrs from home to have mine installed and drove home with the Mopar 2" setup It wasn't terrible

 

[Moriarty]

Does anyone got their ACCC installed before a suspension job? How’s the ride? Is it manageable if left like that for a while?
Called Clayton and asked if I could just put their 2.5” HD springs in the back but they do not recommend. They recommend using the ride right kit instead at minimum. Not in my budget at the moment after Black Friday so.. am I setting myself up for trouble keeping it stock for a bit?

ICON suspension makes a 1 3/8" aluminum spacer for the rear. Metal Cloak makes duro-spring bump stops that will reduce the harshness of bottoming out.

My 2 sense.

Good luck.

 

[ParatusExpeditions]

ICON suspension makes a 1 3/8" aluminum spacer for the rear. Metal Cloak makes duro-spring bump stops that will reduce the harshness of bottoming out.

Thanks for the feedback!
I will start with hellwig. If I bottom out at the rear I’ll definitely consider those until I can buy a proper lift kit.

 

[Thebigboowah]

Does anyone got their ACCC installed before a suspension job? How’s the ride? Is it manageable if left like that for a while?
Called Clayton and asked if I could just put their 2.5” HD springs in the back but they do not recommend. They recommend using the ride right kit instead at minimum. Not in my budget at the moment after Black Friday so.. am I setting myself up for trouble keeping it stock for a bit?

We went no lift. Added Dobson HD and Summo Springs (black). Rides like champ!!

 

[Thebigboowah]

We went no lift. Added Dobson HD and Summo Springs (black). Rides like champ!!

Yes, manageable. Ideal…not really.

 

[Fungshui]

Does anyone got their ACCC installed before a suspension job? How’s the ride? Is it manageable if left like that for a while?
Called Clayton and asked if I could just put their 2.5” HD springs in the back but they do not recommend. They recommend using the ride right kit instead at minimum. Not in my budget at the moment after Black Friday so.. am I setting myself up for trouble keeping it stock for a bit?

Overall the body control is marginal if you have stock Rubicon suspension. Just be aware of the forces induce body roll and the front end bottoming out will be a little more frequently with a diesel. Note ACCC plus some of the Alu-cab accessories put me within 100 lbs of GVWR assuming the vehicle scale is accurate.

After installation, the ride became bouncy and can be sketchy if the road is rough at freeway speeds. While driving 60 MPH on the HWY, one side of the lane became rough and vehicle entered uncontrollable oscillation with the body rolling left and right. It wasn't until I slowed down significantly before it stabilized and immediately changed lanes. The vehicles that I was following did not have the same issue .

That being said, yes, it is manageable and I took it to the Mojave Desert and down forest roads. However, you will be going slower than everyone else. Just have fun and enjoy the scenery.

After 10 months and 7,000 miles on the stock suspension, I am finally getting proper suspension that can handle the weight.

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