Alu-Cab Canopy Camper

[teamblkdog]

Just found this video showing removal/install: Jeep Gladiator Backup Camera Removal

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[camodog]

Just found this video showing removal/install: Jeep Gladiator Backup Camera Removal

thanks for this! I may need to find a license plate bracket to reattach the camera since alu-cab is dragging their feet on a solution

 

[teamblkdog]

thanks for this! I may need to find a license plate bracket to reattach the camera since alu-cab is dragging their feet on a solution

Np, man. I will explore this myself when I get my canopy camper installed next spring (buying a demo unit from a dealer). Seeing the cutout in the tailgate for the camera, it would be easy to make a template and have a bracket made out of aluminum, allowing use of that retainer clip that holds the camera in place. Only tricky part would be the wiring harness, as it would like need to be longer to relocate. I'll watch this thread and add to it when I'm ready.

 

[phreak480]

Np, man. I will explore this myself when I get my canopy camper installed next spring (buying a demo unit from a dealer). Seeing the cutout in the tailgate for the camera, it would be easy to make a template and have a bracket made out of aluminum, allowing use of that retainer clip that holds the camera in place. Only tricky part would be the wiring harness, as it would like need to be longer to relocate. I'll watch this thread and add to it when I'm ready.

There are already wiring extension kits for the camera on the wrangler and from my research the connector is the same. it's actually a common fakra connector similar to what is used for satellite radio leads.

 

[teamblkdog]

There are already wiring extension kits for the camera on the wrangler and from my research the connector is the same. it's actually a common fakra connector similar to what is used for satellite radio leads.

Perfect — thank you!

 

[camodog]

Perfect! If this is indeed 4’ I think I can make this work. Along with the YouTube video from earlier on the disassemble. Now for that license plate bracket....

https://www.quadratec.com/p/rox-off...Z_DFoZd33vXpOGaaQCUt769_ahCnCmkxoCnE8QAvD_BwE

 

[camodog]

Fwiw anyone that is getting a camper option, you’ll also want to relocate the xm antenna. Luckily, I am heavy Spotify user and don’t really care for xm radio, but if you don’t have downloaded music and like xm while far away standard radio stations, the camper can block the signal.

 

[phreak480]

Fwiw anyone that is getting a camper option, you’ll also want to relocate the xm antenna. Luckily, I am heavy Spotify user and don’t really care for xm radio, but if you don’t have downloaded music and like xm while far away standard radio stations, the camper can block the signal.

Good thing is that maximus-3 makes a sat radio antenna relocation kit for use with their roof racks on the JL and JT.

 

[teamblkdog]

I'm curious what suspension/wheels/tires setups people with the Alu-Cab Canopy Camper are running on their JTs. I have a 2021 Sport S with tow package. I "think" I saw a chart recently that indicated the tow package reduces payload from 1600 lbs. to 1200 lbs on the Sport S. I'm anxious to get off the spindly stock wheels/tires, but feel I should wait until I get the Alu-Cab installed in the spring to see how it sits. I'm not interested in going huge, just capable for moderate CO forest service roads. Not sure my will-power is strong enough to drive this mail truck for the next 6 mos.

 

[camodog]

Black dog! If you’re in CO I’d be happy to meet up and show you my set up.
Send me a PM.
We tend to do moderate to hard trails with ours on the Mopar 2”.

 

[teamblkdog]

Black dog! If you’re in CO I’d be happy to meet up and show you my set up.
Send me a PM.
We tend to do moderate to hard trails with ours on the Mopar 2”.

I'll be in Montrose full time soon, but for now I'm in Iowa. Next time you're headed to the Western slope, let me know and you can meet up with my husband. He's a Toyota guy, but don't let that sway you .

 

[Beowulf]

Camodog,

how much room is there between the front of the canopy and the front of the hard top? Trying to figure out what I could fit there. Racks, alu-boxes, maxtrax....,what not.

 

[wvyankee2]

Awesome piece of equipment.

 

[RealMcCoy]

Camodog,

how much room is there between the front of the canopy and the front of the hard top? Trying to figure out what I could fit there. Racks, alu-boxes, maxtrax....,what not.

Hello,
I am due to have the Canopy Camper installed on my jeep in December. Alu-Cab has an H2O tank that fits in there and I saw a video of 4, 5gal H2O containers strapped in that location. hope that helps

 

[camodog]

The alu cab goes all the way to the front freedom panels.

Camodog,

how much room is there between the front of the canopy and the front of the hard top? Trying to figure out what I could fit there. Racks, alu-boxes, maxtrax....,what not.

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