Alu-Cab Canopy Camper

[Glad_he_ate]

Curious as to the install time for the canopy camper. Just the camper and sealing it. Not any electrics or accessories. Been quoted 9hours labor and just don’t see it after looking at the install guide from Alu-cab.

Have to remember it may say 9hrs but that time is man hrs. So they may get it done in 5 hrs. But it was likely more then one guy for a couple of those hrs.

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[813 Fabrication & Design]

yes they are installing ours. We have also talked a bit through email about the Veteran Overland Project to stop veteran suicide. Don’t know if 2 and 2 came together there.I’m looking forward to see what you come up with. Also need to work out some extra ideas like fire extinguisher mount in both vehicle and the alucab. Have two 2.5lb extinguishers on quickmounts. Cab one will most likely need a special bracket to be able to mount on the passenger seat bracket. The adjustable one I want to Roy with a little first. Butdon’t think it will work right as it seems to stick out to far in mock up. Anyways just one of the many things I have going on priority is getting camper and suspension installed. Then work on making sure I have cameras set up soon afterwards. Definitely looking at the brandmotion rear view. I’ll drop an email later as well when I can. Would love to talk some more about stuff when we both have some time.

Sounds good, shoot me an email. I have a camera relocation mount for the ALu-Cab now. I am using the Brandmotion camera/mirror. It works well

 

[813 Fabrication & Design]

Have to remember it may say 9hrs but that time is man hrs. So they may get it done in 5 hrs. But it was likely more then one guy for a couple of those hrs.

Yes, good point. There were no less than 2 guys working on my truck the entire time. 3 at some points.

 

[CorvusOver]

Got a question for those with the ACCC. We have both a JTRD and the ACCC on order. There was NO option to get the bedliner from factory, but the local Line-X is the exact same cost. With the ACCC on there is it needed? Haven't figured out our exact buildout but trying to keep it light-ish (i.e. no full Goose Gear at this time). Currently wondering if a Bed Rug would work fine. I've had them on two vehicles in the past and they made a comfy platform as well as added insulation at a very low weight.

What say you? Do the line-X immediately before installing the ACCC or just go with a bedrug?

 

[teamblkdog]

Got a question for those with the ACCC. We have both a JTRD and the ACCC on order. There was NO option to get the bedliner from factory, but the local Line-X is the exact same cost. With the ACCC on there is it needed? Haven't figured out our exact buildout but trying to keep it light-ish (i.e. no full Goose Gear at this time). Currently wondering if a Bed Rug would work fine. I've had them on two vehicles in the past and they made a comfy platform as well as added insulation at a very low weight.

What say you? Do the line-X immediately before installing the ACCC or just go with a bedrug?

Full bedrug is awesome.

 

[Gladiator Overland]

Got a question for those with the ACCC. We have both a JTRD and the ACCC on order. There was NO option to get the bedliner from factory, but the local Line-X is the exact same cost. With the ACCC on there is it needed? Haven't figured out our exact buildout but trying to keep it light-ish (i.e. no full Goose Gear at this time). Currently wondering if a Bed Rug would work fine. I've had them on two vehicles in the past and they made a comfy platform as well as added insulation at a very low weight.

What say you? Do the line-X immediately before installing the ACCC or just go with a bedrug?

We went bed rug. But I will say I did do a little extra prep on the bed as the bottom isn’t full sealed. As I could see daylight through the seams. That way I would have water intrusion into the camper from the bottom from road kick up. I just used some silflex to seal the bottom seams. I too didn’t have the option for bed liner. Do note that bed rug themselves do not keep the rugs in stock and manufacture in lots. Right now it isn’t scheduled but they only have the bed rug scheduled out to the 24th of this month.

 

[Mtpisgah]

Got a question for those with the ACCC. We have both a JTRD and the ACCC on order. There was NO option to get the bedliner from factory, but the local Line-X is the exact same cost. With the ACCC on there is it needed? Haven't figured out our exact buildout but trying to keep it light-ish (i.e. no full Goose Gear at this time). Currently wondering if a Bed Rug would work fine. I've had them on two vehicles in the past and they made a comfy platform as well as added insulation at a very low weight.

What say you? Do the line-X immediately before installing the ACCC or just go with a bedrug?

With the ACCC going on immediately, I would just buy a bedrug. The spray liner is great for an open bed, but useless with the camper.

 

[Mtpisgah]

We went bed rug. But I will say I did do a little extra prep on the bed as the bottom isn’t full sealed. As I could see daylight through the seams. That way I would have water intrusion into the camper from the bottom from road kick up. I just used some silflex to seal the bottom seams. I too didn’t have the option for bed liner. Do note that bed rug themselves do not keep the rugs in stock and manufacture in lots. Right now it isn’t scheduled but they only have the bed rug scheduled out to the 24th of this month.

I had to seal gaps even with the bed liner. Too many openings in the bed. I still get some intrusion and cannot figure out where it is coming from. I need to site in the camper some time and have my wife spray it so i can locate the leaks.

 

[Redruby]

I used a rubber mat that came up on the sides about 1”

 

[813 Fabrication & Design]

I also suggest the BedRug if you are going directly to the ACCC. You will get better insulation with the BedRug and not having the bed liner will make it easier to get good adhesion to the bed when putting down the BedRug.

 

[Fouts]

I also suggest the BedRug if you are going directly to the ACCC. You will get better insulation with the BedRug and not having the bed liner will make it easier to get good adhesion to the bed when putting down the BedRug.

Can you still use your rail mount molle panels with the all cab attached?

 

[813 Fabrication & Design]

Can you still use your rail mount molle panels with the all cab attached?

Absolutely! The Under Rail MOLLE panels work best. But, it would be possible to use the MOLLE panels that mount in the rail since the mounts for the ACCC can be adjusted. I would 100% suggest the Under Rail version.

I am building my ACCC out with all of our gear. Not only to use a showcase but to also not add as much weight with cabinets and to keep more space available on the inside. I need my bed space to deliver orders to UPS. Here are a few older photos showing all of the Bed / Cab Side MOLLE panels installed. I will have more up-to-date photos soon. I have several items in production now and should be available in a couple weeks! The prototypes are currently mounted so I can't show newer pics yet.

 

[Fouts]

Absolutely! The Under Rail MOLLE panels work best. But, it would be possible to use the MOLLE panels that mount in the rail since the mounts for the ACCC can be adjusted. I would 100% suggest the Under Rail version.

I am building my ACCC out with all of our gear. Not only to use a showcase but to also not add as much weight with cabinets and to keep more space available on the inside. I need my bed space to deliver orders to UPS. Here are a few older photos showing all of the Bed / Cab Side MOLLE panels installed. I will have more up-to-date photos soon. I have several items in production now and should be available in a couple weeks! The prototypes are currently mounted so I can't show newer pics yet.

Thank you and very nice. In the process of purchasing topper only will not make into a camper. Have you looked into a method of mounting a co2 air tank?

 

[813 Fabrication & Design]

Thank you and very nice. In the process of purchasing topper only will not make into a camper. Have you looked into a method of mounting a co2 air tank?

I have a customer that mounted a CO2 tank to the Cab Side MOLLE. I'm sure it could mount to the Bed Side MOLLE as well. I am working on ViAir mounts now. You can mount the larger 2.5 gallon tank to the MOLLE panels. The 1 gallon tank can mount to the MOLLE panel or the side of the large compressor enclosure. The tanks can work with ViAir or ARB compressor if you go that route over CO2.

 

[Fouts]

Called to get my Alu cab canopy today and was told that if i chose to install myself my warranty would be voided. Does that sound right? They said they would install for $295

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