Reviewing The Alu Cab After 3 Years Of Use On A Toyota Tacoma - See How It's Held Up!

Our Tacoma has gone through some changes since installing the Alu Cab Canopy Camper on our truck. We keep upgrading . Come take a look at what we've done.
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[@Tacosauce81]

Really nice setup! I have a 2021 Tacoma TRD OR. Did you re-gear it, at all? How is the truck, holding up with the extra weight?

[@bigsouthoverland]

Thanks for watching. I did not regear but have plans to change the shifting patterns. The truck did not like the extra weight when fully loaded. I had Old Man Emu leafs but they couldn't take it and I recently upgraded to Deaver Heavy Duty packs...seems to be better. Time will tell.

[@Stranger451]

@@bigsouthoverland Did you go with stage 2 or3?

[@bigsouthoverland]

@@Stranger451 Stage 3. I don't plan on removing the Alu-Cab.

[@Stranger451]

Do you regret going stage 3 over 2? I have stage 2 on the way. That is what Deaver recommends.

[@bigsouthoverland]

@@Stranger451 I do not. It may be stiffer but the load capacity is better. With the Alu-Cab it's already close to carrying capacity and then once you add gear it gets heavier and most always carry more gear than needed so for us the Stage 3 works. I hope this helps.

[@ninjamagic5150]

Probably the best tacoma 4x4 camper adventure wagon I've seen. Nice work man.

[@bigsouthoverland]

Thanks. it is always a work in progress.

[@Grimreaper45705]

Nice build I’m really looking into getting one of these

[@bigsouthoverland]

Thanks for your comment! I'm glad you liked the build. It's definitely worth considering if you're looking for something similar.

[@Basecamp24-z9f]

Alu-cab...Frontrunner...South-African made camping/overlanding gear are the best in the world!

[@reneecopeland1095]

I like what you’ve done! Very nice!

[@bigsouthoverland]

Thank you very much!

[@louiskudlak2256]

Welcome back, been awhile, great set up, ❤

[@bigsouthoverland]

Glad to be back.

[@dr5674]

Looks Great!!

[@bigsouthoverland]

Thanks

[@lbello4546]

Nice video

[@bigsouthoverland]

Thank you

[@DavidRowe-by9yl]

Can you elaborate on the diesel heater. Model, fuel storage and consumption, how big is the tank, and anything else you think that is relevant. Great video. Thanks!

[@bigsouthoverland]

I'll get that together and get back with you.

[@kevinkevinkevinkevin]

What all has broken or started to see wear on your camper? For one, my gas struts holding the main roof have started to rust a bit, and my rear door tire mount is starting to rust as well

[@bigsouthoverland]

I had to replace the bed lift struts about 2 yrs, ago. And the side windoor lift struts about 1 year ago as well. That's really about it.

[@ianmcdonald3992]

Very impressive.Is that a front runner slimline roof rack, I would like the same, and do you loose much of its usage from the canopy overhang? Thanks in advance

[@JoshSaltmarsh]

What boxes are you using on the prinsu rack, and how did you mount them?

[@bigsouthoverland]

_The boxes are Rigiid boxes from Home Depot. They are through bolted to the prinsu rack. I hope this helps._

[@Espo78]

Considering a canopy camper as well in Florida… how do you deal with the heat inside the camper? Does it feel pretty ventilated with the doors/windows open?

[@colbywood1384]

How comfortable is the bed in the alucab? I had a cvt rtt a while back and it felt like sleeping on just a metal platform.

[@bigsouthoverland]

It's not too bad. we added a 2inch foam pad and it helps.

[@vincientgalilei5270]

How did you vent the diesel heater?

[@bigsouthoverland]

I cut a hole in the floor of the bed and ran it out. I hope this helps.

[@LiterallyOverTheHillAdventures]

Where in Georgia do you live? I am in the Albany/Leesburg area and I have the ACCC on a Gladiator Rubicon. I might bump into y'all somewhere on the road or trails.

[@frankmabry3641]

I'm down in Tallahassee. Glad to see more Canopy owners nearby.

[@LiterallyOverTheHillAdventures]

@@frankmabry3641 I go down to Wakulla Co. a good bit, I kind of grew up there.

[@frankmabry3641]

@@LiterallyOverTheHillAdventures I tend to head up to North Georgia and North Carolina. I love the mountains and doing the trails up there.

[@bigsouthoverland]

Near Savannah. Maybe we will run into you. Thanks for watching.

[@frankmabry3641]

@@bigsouthoverland Are there any good spots to camp on or near the beach in your area? Is that Goose Gear cabinets?

[@anthonysears871]

I've driven a tacoma. Can yours really go uphill with all that stuff and weight. Or did you spend $10000 to supercharge it?😂

[@JD.12]

Having a similar weight setup, i can tell you, going uphill is no issue with the V6. I have it re-geared to 4.88, that is really key to a better driving experience with the Tacoma, but no complaints regarding it not being able to go up hill. No supercharger here, but i am planing on doing the overland torque tune. Also am running 33 inch wheel size.

[@samueltorresjr4552]

Where’s his mouth 🤷🏼‍♂️

[@jobean5073]

Didn't purchase that Alu-Cab accessory