Alu-Cab Gen 3.1 Expedition Tent Walkthrough

[@mephistothegreat]

Concerning polyethylen insulation.. it's 100% true what he's saying. We stayed in 40°C hot greek summer and headed with the roof of the tent directly towards the sun. We took a nap inside easily, no heating up.

[@aliveoutside248]

The market is full of amazing tents. You guys are still a top and respected name, I’d like to see some real innovations from you. Best wishes -Jon

[@steveroos8374]

I have had a pop up All-cab for +5 years and my main problem is that the width does not allow for two reasonably sized adults to be comfortable. Adding on another 200mm would just make that difference and would not exceed the width of my vehicle. The old style canvas tents at 1,4M had ample space to be comfortable. Please don’t get me wrong I am an Alu-cab fan and Have had many great trips with my grandchild but now he is 19 it s slightly crowded!!

[@mehmetkorkmaz5361]

Hi can you please help? what is the size of the piston? how many newton pistons do you use? Thank you

[@jailbreakoverlander]

I have a gen 3 and I love it, this isnt a game changer tho, sorry to say youve fallen behind and need a gen 4 asap. Rolling up into tents top clamshell isnt handy is a huge draw back.

[@alu_cab]

Why do you say it is a drawback?

[@Genesis-Import]

Why draw buck? If the User don't like to roll it he can leave it to be exactly like in Gen 3.

[@arbutuscollective]

Will this comfortably be long enough for someone whos 6 foot 3? Thanks.

[@edwinr4309]

Are there any locking mounts available to ensure safety if the tent is left on at all times?

[@rayzar6720]

I just went and had a look at the #3 on display. Its a very nice RTT. As for my question about the bungy being a snag point on the sides, its was simply a matter of stretching the bungy over the little tabs on the lid where the catches latch as you open it, problem solved. My dealer did mention that he'd wish you'd make the side track rails full length for an extra 3rd mount bracket. Overall I like this tent and the wife said she was happy with the matress. Jeremy if you read this we have our perth 4wd show coming up in march next month Western Australia. Can you ring your distributor and have a display at this please and please can you offer a package deal with the tent and 270 degree shade awning if purchased together. Much appreciate if you would consider this mate.

[@aquaticwombat4570]

we just got a alu cab roof top tent fitted to our jeep and its got a really loud high pitched whistle now once we go over 40km any tips on how to stop the whistling?

[@alu_cab]

Hi there! You can try to put foam between the bottom of the tent and the Load Bars (or bars that you are using for fitment) or you can look into investing in a wind fairing.

[@gzahnd]

I love the design of your tents, but without a quick-release option, it’s a nonstarter for me. I’d love to see a quick-release option for Front Runner racks, like they make for Baroud and others.

[@ShedBuilt]

Are these changes available for the troopy conversions?

[@alu_cab]

Hi there, not as of yet but stay tuned for announcements early this year.

[@jimnicholson5889]

Where can I buy the new ladder for my older allu cab tent

[@LostinAfrica]

Really hoping to get one of these on Jabari for our Lost in Mozambique adventure!

[@davidluster6877]

I’m curious if the 3.1 canvas is compatible with the Gen 3 shell? I will be needing to replace my Gen 3 canvas at some point due to wear

[@alu_cab]

Hi David, yes it is.

[@davidluster6877]

Perfect! Thank you for the reply!

[@rowanraath]

I’m confused, from the video the tent looks far too short to have an adult sleeping in it. Is it a sitting up tent? Probably good to go through sizing for perspective, but the angle of filming makes it look around 1.2 meters long.

[@alu_cab]

Yeah, it's the angle obviously. The length is 2 300 mm / internal 2 100 mm.

[@cairo2510]

Hi, I really liked the ALU-cab and would like to buy one. Do you ship to Brazil?

[@alu_cab]

Hello Cairo, we do not have a dealer in Brazil yet, but we can assist you directly. Please email us at [e-mail] and we will assist with pricing and shipping.

[@johnwewege8749]

Jeremy, would it be possible to mount this tent on top of an off-road trailer? Regards, John

[@alu_cab]

Hi John, it will depend on the off-road trailer, but it should not be a problem. Please be in contact with your nearest dealer or trusted fitment centre for fitment advice.

[@Lordoftheflatbush]

Announcing new features in a video but don't show them ??? How does the rain cover look like? How does the roof light look? That's where a video is for....

[@pietbouwer5749]

Redo the video and demonstrate each feature would be helpful.

[@TopoPilot]

Does this one come with the ability to adjust the mattress head angle? Being able to raise the head of the mattress would make it like my bed at home. If not could I purchase that feature?

[@alu_cab]

Yes, our Back Rest can be retrofitted to the Gen 3.1. With the Back Rest the mattress angle can be adjusted - www.alu-cab.com/product/back-rest/

[@TopoPilot]

@@alu_cab Brilliant!

[@camptours]

The Doors two in one are the best news! Only on Zipp in the Night. ;-) LG, Alfred

[@raynaeyaert]

Question, can you mount this directly to a fj cruiser without a rack? Also is the roof of the tent strong enough to stand on top of? Thanks for your help.

[@alu_cab]

Hi Raymond, you will need a roof rack or load bars to mount the tent. We do not advise standing on the roof. You can stand on it if you have something like our Roof Rack Tray mounted on top of the tent that can carry your weight.

[@phreak480]

When will these improvements be added to the tent portion of the canopy camper?

[@alu_cab]

No dates can be given at this stage, but it is something we are working towards.

[@dubious6718]

Didn't show the rain cover being put on, or being on Didn't turn on the light, or show how to

[@clintb6040]

Need to add wiring and mounts for light bar at the front of the tent also

[@stevep8773]

Nice upgrades - which are available to owners of previous tents? I assume ladder is easy but zips on the door fly difficult?

[@alu_cab]

Hi Steve, the telescopic ladder, 3D breathable mesh and the side rain cover is available to order. If you would like to replace the zips and rear fly door, you would need to replace the entire canvas.

[@SGOODLUCK18]

Is there an option to access tent from inside the car , like the model for 70series?

[@alu_cab]

Hi Sinath, unfortunately not.

[@c_geary]

How does the tent go with water running down the side? Where does it run?

[@alu_cab]

It runs off the side of the tent. The canvas is waterproof so should the wind blow rain onto the canvas, none of it will enter the tent.

[@BubbaJazzy]

Gen 4 please

[@Welshboy1981]

Looks good hope to get one of the first in the uk if I’m not already to late

[@damienmcbratney3197]

As a happy Gen 3 customer & Alu Cab products fan its all very good but I dont see a big difference here. The Gen 4 Cant wait to see. Keep up the innovation.

[@OffRoadOverlandCamping]

Nice tent, how much does it weight? Also, what are the rails on the side of the tent for?

[@alu_cab]

Thanks! It weighs 78kg. The rails on the side can be used to mount our Shadow Awning or Shower Cube.

[@rayzar6720]

Im very keen on one of these. Will they sleep two adults comfortably.

[@alu_cab]

Yes, indeed! It's a 2-sleeper tent.

[@rayzar6720]

@@alu_cab thankyou. Im waiting on the 3.1 to arrive in Australia this month to go and check it out. It ticks all my boxes but need to know that bungy cord is out of the way on the sides. Hate to get caught up in that on the way down from the ladder.

[@rickbyrne7631]

Love the innovation. Will it be possible to buy the new telescopic ladder separately?

[@alu_cab]

Hi Rick, yes indeed.

[@betweenthepines4000]

Sorry im trying to find a Canadian dealer. Only OK4wd in the US. Thanks

[@alu_cab]

Hi there, you can find your nearest Canadian dealer by using the Dealer Locator on our website. Linked here: www.alu-cab.com/dealer-locator/

[@boontan07]

Hi where can i get one in Malaysia sir ? Any authorize dealer here ? Kindly advice.

[@alu_cab]

Hi Boon, send us an email to [e-mail] and we'll put you in touch with our distributor in Malaysia.

[@tanyaclarke3704]

Is it easy to pull down??

[@alu_cab]

Yes, if you have the technique down it is not hard.

[@rayzar6720]

Also does that bungie cord get in the way when you enter,exit the sides.

[@alu_cab]

No, it gets pulled down over the corners of the tent and then stays there.

[@christurner68]

@@alu_cab not by your demonstration it doesn't

[@rayzar6720]

@@alu_cab thanks for the answer but are just referring to the front of the tent or you mean all 4 corners?

[@alu_cab]

@@rayzar6720 just the two corners at the rear of the tent.

[@alu_cab]

@@christurner68 you can see the bungee cord pulled down over the rear two corners of the tent for most of the video.

[@samfahey943]

Good video, but it would have been much better if the demonstration was run-through whilst the tent was on top of a roof. I can see the awning set-up being a pain if you're hanging off the side of your truck.

[@fabienpics]

THANK'S FOR ALL THE INFO... GREAT PRODUCT 👍👍👍👍👍

[@jamesmazurstudios]

I waited 5 years to see* proper integrated side rain covers for covered side access in the rain. I guess I need to wait longer. 🤦🏼‍♂️

[@x-land-camp415]

Would be nice to see the side rain covers installed.

[@jamesmazurstudios]

X-LAND-CAMP It’s easy to tell when engineers/owners produce a video. They miss all the stuff that buyers actually want to see and hear.

[@Genesis-Import]

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[@jamesmazurstudios]

Genesis Import Thanks. Better than nothing I guess, we get a 2 second glimpse of the feature that their competition has had for over 3 years. It just blows my mind how Alu-Cab can put out 30 useless videos during a lock-down but not do complete set-up and take down videos of every single product they sell. Harsh? No, just simple product marketing. Thank you again for the added video content.

[@Genesis-Import]

@@jamesmazurstudios Hi James many new Video are coming soon from Alu-Cab, Genesis and othere, we just started the Marketing for the 3.1 , the new Rain cover is great and offers very good shade and Rain protection for the Ladder and the entrance.

[@tomgardner4100]

nice job guys will be a nice upgrade from my gen 3

[@alkaalka6723]

How much is it?

[@alu_cab]

Pricing depends on where you are located and can be found through your nearest dealer. You can find your nearest dealer by using the Dealer Locator on our website: www.alu-cab.com/dealer-locator/

[@Alien2799]

@@alu_cab Thank you. I found one close to me in Toronto, Canada.

[@Ronniegti]

Any dealers in New Zealand?

[@alu_cab]

Hi Ronnie, yes - you can reach out to www.mudstuck.co.nz/

[@hornetwind1513]

Its nice but £3800 UK is very high price for a tent, would go 2500,:)

[@paulovillelasp]

New Alucab Khaya Camper? 🥳

[@akaroamale475]

Like all roof top tent makers, they still don’t get the fact that the mattress is not thick enough. Fix a heap of other things and don’t address the real problem of comfort. You will have to do a darn site more than those fly’s to make it an attractive option in colder countries. I like this tent but it is not where it should be yet.

[@alu_cab]

Thanks for your feedback!

[@joseaubesosierra6323]

Poner subtitulos en español. Gracias

[@krump743]

Are these still weighing a million kgs? These clam shell tents are ridiculously heavy. You call this a game changer, bush company has been doing these mods for years, and alu cab only just bring them in. Welcome to 2021 alu cab took you a while to get here....

[@alu_cab]

Hi there, sometimes good things take time. We wanted to perfect all the finishes. Our tent weighs 78kg while others weigh 90kg.

[@roberttorrence4799]

Look small for me

[@gullf1sk]

230 by 140 cm, large enough for 2 adults

[@myfalconry76]

I love how these guys are buying various different variations of the same roof tents from China for 5-600 dollars slap a sticker like roof nest or nature nest or Bama on them, say they did this or that. When in reality all they did was slap a sticker on it and charge you 2k.

[@alu_cab]

We are literally one of the few brands who actually hand-build our tents. Everything is manufactured from premium materials right here in Cape Town. You can read more about it here: www.alu-cab.com/alu-cab-company-history/ or watch our Factory Tour video if you want to see how it's done.

[@nilsrehbock4604]

Take the Masks off Guys 🙄