Khaya Truck Camper everything you need to know!

In this walk around, Walt gives an in-depth look at the Alu-Cab Khaya Truck Camper.
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[@amyalternate]

Great camper. And your walk through was excellent. No talking about things that don't matter and you seemed to touch on everything! I just bought one of these and am REALLY excited.

[@TAVLLC]

Glad you enjoyed it!

[@brianlyttle1338]

Do you still have your camper after three years if so do you enjoy it ?

[@UrbanArmed]

What an efficient use of space, so much packed into such a small package. Love it.

[@gchowder]

Man that's a cool rig! I love the innovation! When you get old like me you get tired of sleeping in the dirt. :D

[@hudsoncordero]

I always get excited when I see a new TAVLLC video!

[@kirkallgayer1643]

That's the best I have seen you guy's got it together thanks for the video love that setup 😀 👍 👌

[@FrenchHawk878]

1). Can you get inside and sleep without putting up the pop up? 2). Can you do two batteries? 3). What is the dry weight of this? 4). What is the wet weight, fully loading with all your options?

[@FreedomToRoam86]

Definitely the Cadillac of truck wedge campers!

[@user-that1Ron]

Wow, I like that setup!

[@user-tv5dt3nm9y]

They are nice. Every highlighted feature is an added option. $$

[@buddmcstudd6994]

That awning is pretty damn cool

[@brandydog47]

Tactical wine glasses, nice.

[@fabienpics]

SUPER INTERESTING GREAT INFORMATION AND VIDEO JOB 👍👍👍👍👍

[@TAVLLC]

Thank you 👍

[@spicaofla]

what kind of rear suspension upgrade you have on this truck to hold the weight of the camper?

[@randychapman4875]

Very, very well laid out and extremely practical. Quick question, neat the end you show the fresh water intake, WHY mount that over an electrical cable??

[@pablotanja2405]

pretty cool set up bro!!!!

[@ljaysperspective1775]

Looks great I'm pretty certain i can't afford it but its still a sweet rig. Nicely done.

[@garyungar501]

Good review. The kitchen must be on the passenger side in the US. That layout is correct for overseas.

[@debbiblakeslee2373]

Gary Ungar wow didn’t know that. Thank you

[@wicklowabby7977]

it's so you can jump out and make me a sandwich woman!

[@garyungar501]

@@debbiblakeslee2373 So you can pull over on the road and access it safely. Also that is the way our campgrounds are set up. You pull into the camp spot hugging the left where thehookups are.

[@lawrenceblue8207]

I like to find out if the Khaya Truck Camper gets any dust inside, also water from the raining?

[@travisbeard4493]

I've been hoping an amarican cumpany would sell these.. I'm a big fan of the simple style.

[@PattyintheWoods]

I want more info on the ratchet straps for the shovel ? Looks amazing

[@cliffordsikora9841]

You opened the awning, and I Waited And Waited And Waited for you to show but needless to say It never happened. So I'm still curious, What does that 3/4 wrapped around awning look like ??????

[@GENECARP]

How do you fill the diesel tank for the heater?

[@homeontheroad018]

Would love to see this on my Ford F250

[@supakali]

wish they make one for Gladiator someday. Khaya is so nice!

[@DG-AI777]

Finally a good looking product made locally. Although makes sense why they targeting the US.

[@galeriafuentes]

Not made locally made in South Africa

[@DG-AI777]

Jay Foo Wow not the sharpest tool hey. I'm South African, so yeah, made locally. Good luck lol.

[@Paarthurnaxdova]

I need that camper and that man!

[@nightstalker824]

These are the kinds of setups I see at the local state park. A Honda civic and an $80 Coleman tent will do, but hey...you gotta pay to play. I'm not hating, I drive a Tundra so I'm familiar with this channel, but it is quite funny that these "overlanders" are so overbuilt. Yet, they see action that a Nissan rogue and an REI tent can handle. But hey, it's not money, so you guys do you. Looks dope though!

[@reddragon9708]

What's a hot water heater? Heats the hot water more?

[@olensmith3739]

Great build!!! I would like to ask one favor - can someone show some love to the F250 owners - I would love to have this build on mine. Thank you again that is a excellent setup.

[@washburnbilly]

This is an amazing set up! But I don't have that kind of money to spend on it, but some do, I love it though!

[@zebratruck]

Nice build, excellent work as usual.

[@-WolfMan-]

Not bad, except I would have all controls and electronics switched with the Galley. I don't like the idea of electronic controls anywhere near a water source. Put the Galley on the passenger side with the outside shower. Makes Alot more sense to wash down the chow area quickly using the shower - Just Sayin'

[@wolfhounds1]

This is phenomenal !

[@agerardomp]

GREAT! Thank's for to share! All ... in a truck! Congratulations !

[@glenlittlefield9869]

Would love to put one on my Gladiator.

[@danielwatson1266]

A rain catcher system to the tank would be nice as well, I'd imagine the cutting board and cooking set up better on the exterior but to each his own.

[@terranowe]

not to the drinking tank.. not with all the dust, dead flys, fire ash, diesel grime from the drive and god knows what else..

[@drewbaehl4991]

How much does this whole build cost between mods to the truck and then the camper? And can you lift the camper off of the truck and turn it back into a daily driver? Which Tacoma would you recommend buying if you're going to be completely redoing suspension gears and differentials?

[@Fabi1701A]

I could possibly reach the cups if the tires were flat or my hobby could lift me up there. Nice rig, but everything seem way too high for me !! I wouldn’t be a happy camper! Thank you for showing it though!

[@WulfricTheBlack]

With all the bells and whistles and heater I’ve got to ask why no a/c unit?

[@Smudgie33]

Ingenious. I love it.

[@jburritt426]

I think I would want to keep my old 5th wheel. We are getting to old to climb in and out of something like this. If I was younger this would be sweet.

[@BADD1ONE]

It does seem to be a fort more for big kids, not really as convenient as other options.

[@DirtShy]

With diesel heat, propane stove, and a gas engine. That's alot to find camping. But I like the layout.

[@atomicsmith]

Was thinking the same thing...

[@xcracer311]

In South Africa the truck is probably diesel also the 270 degree awning is on the wrong side for the United States

[@DirtShy]

@@xcracer311 toyota tacoma is only available in the US and Canada, hilux is sold in South Africa with a diesel. So I was saying you would need 3 different gases to go camping here in the US.

[@rxonmymind8362]

Not bad. Good luck.

[@griffithandy2950]

Every vets boomstick just got a little hard watching this. Who needs a house with this mobile man beast camper?

[@jezusxj8356]

Awesome got all the gear but not feeling the colour, chlostrophbic maybe just the close video buddy. Could you have peace of mind leaving it whilst out trekking/surfing though . Would you disclose the total expenditure completed. Happy adventure's

[@brandonjacksoon]

Really cool!

[@paulelliott682]

WHICH CAME 1ST THE ALU-CAB CAMPER OR THE ALU-CAB BED TOPPER/CAP ?

[@pnoman316]

It looks tuff as nails, I just don’t want to get up in the middle of the night and have to go to the bathroom outside... the old standard camper for us old guys!

[@Silverbeast24]

Wait so is this a kit or all individual stuff

[@taavaj]

How heavy is the camper it is nice, just wounder how much is camper cost?

[@B_radd]

Taas Wang 52k

[@danielohara9324]

How do I get one in Alberta is all I want to know???????

[@BK-hl2lh]

This is really cool but im sure the price for one of these is probably around 40k-50k and at the price I'd much rather have a black series travel trailer. I know they're more then this set up but if you can afford this thing then obviously $ ain't a problem! Good job whoever built this

[@TAVLLC]

The Shell starts around $16K, with options to add on features.

[@ericroadking7564]

Nice work!! Never mind the Na-sayers you get what you pay for!!!

[@TAVLLC]

Eric roadking thank you! Yeah lots of trolls out there.

[@mcdlb181]

Eric roadking yeah you do, a truck rendered useless once your tent is set up

[@edwo6648]

Do you have one for a 2018 Ford F150 with a 5.5' bed? I straight up love the setup.

[@navtej17]

is this the 2 sleeper or the 4 sleeper ? Also are all things part of the standard offering

[@fringelunatic]

I need to be 7ft tall to use the Gally. Does it come with a step ladder.

[@marinusscholtz9342]

Stunning!!!

[@unlimitedj06]

What is the biggest truck bed camper that Alu-Cab Khaya builds? Do they have anything that would fit a F150?

[@JohnDeibler]

does adding this to the truck change the car insurance?

[@Ramo718]

Does it come in Chrome. Black adds about 40 to 50 degrees

[@Bobex63]

Do you think they’ll make one reversed, ie with the kitchen and awning on the right side?

[@montycrawford7623]

Do they manufacture one for a longbed Ford superduty and what does it weigh?

[@TAVLLC]

They do not make the Khaya for the full size truck market. We have several other options for you there. Give us a call at the shop and we can see what will work best for you.

[@cmsinak]

Used one for two months in Africa. It was great when the weather is good. Too expensive? 80k with truck is cheap compared to other overlanding rigs.

[@isaaccarr2004]

Cm Springer lots of the people commenting probably don’t have much of an idea how good these are

[@kman54]

What's the name of the front bumper on this Truck? It looks awsome

[@dylandesrocher1873]

So I’m wondering if the Kahya will even fit on my 2021 Toyota Tacoma off-road. Looks like you have a much older truck than I do. So what do you think and I also I’m afraid to ask what did that whole set up cost you if you don’t mind me asking ? I don’t have much saved up in the bank so I should probably start saving because your set up definitely looks very expensive! Any hot deals for veterans USA 🇺🇸

[@ToadMan9000]

What trucks will support this camper? Ive been looking into a nissian frontier pro 4x, would this camper be a good fit?

[@Radnally]

Is snyone making an improved flip pac these days? Those made a lot of sense. Light and easy to deploy.

[@TAVLLC]

Radnally we use the A/T Habitat. Many improvements over the flippack.

[@Radnally]

@@TAVLLC thanks. Very nice. $8900 is not terrible. I guess its cheap for todays prices.

[@TAVLLC]

It’s really not bad. Far stronger as well.

[@admiralraines]

Want one if those for a Power Wagon.

[@jelley1209]

How well would a 89 22re haul this around completely stock

[@t.c.robinson5830]

I would like to know the bed foot print, and how it is held in place to the truck. Just add a dry flush toilet and I'll be ready to go fly fishing.

[@tltsw]

This is great for hunting but my concern is when it rains. How would you deal with damp wetness inside. Tents and that fabric is Notorious for allowing moisture to seep through. Also the zippers, wonder how well they will hold up over time.That being said, this unit is well put together. Again another product that is going to be on the high side of the money spectrum. As much as you are going to use this for hunting or a weekend in the woods, the cost out weighs the wallet. I think you can buy a dam nice off-road pop up for the money

[@phantomwalker8251]

good zippers dont stuff up.moister,live with it.

[@l2-4upphysicaltrainingover40]

Is the Khaya compatible with a full size 1500 series truck? Thank you.

[@TAVLLC]

Unfortunately not. It was designed for the mid sized trucks only.

[@deenegron6328]

outstanding, Thanks!

[@jackborley3163]

Do you have to remove your back bumper? How do you offload it when not using. Does in have loading Jacks??

[@TAVLLC]

No the rear bumper is still on there. There are brackets that can be mounted on the sides so you can use any normal camper jacks to lift it and remove it.

[@gobil5274]

Need to step up video game. Like watching a video on zoom. I also think a truck lift puts everything out of reach unless you'r 6'6".

[@WulfricTheBlack]

Very nice

[@theadventuresofhoneymark.9656]

Beautiful rig, how much does it weigh ? Do you have one that fits a 1984f250 8ft bed ?

[@NK-dl2nc]

Good robust piece of kit. Why would you have it in black? Must get so hot!

[@TAVLLC]

N K it’s no hotter than silver.

[@kevinfromheaven5324]

Does the tent hold up to 80 mile winds?Serious buyer.

[@TAVLLC]

Kp Lebeck I personally have used the alu-cab tent in San Felipe in 50+ knot winds overnight with zero issues. If it were to get up to 80 then I would close Kayah and sleep within the structure itself.

[@sabejreid2072]

Not for me but he seems pleased with it!

[@firdaushasnan2416]

Really crazy invention

[@ericwilson2186]

Why am I watching this I don't even like camping

[@dustybottoms2780]

Lmao

[@geoffwilliams2103]

Mine would contain all of my rifles and sub machine guns, other side would all be ammo and gas

[@jhock2781]

This is cool, but It really seems like everyone is making a camper that is a slight variation on this exact same format. If everyone is so eager to copy this pop-up style camper, then why aren't we seeing an improved Flippac? Is there a patent on that design? AT Overland has the Habitat, but I'd like to see that design flip forward instead of backwards for a more compact footprint.

[@redfernsoljah]

J Hock look at Patriot Campers. They are the ones to watch right now..

[@lrodd247]

No tundra option?

[@fritty9927]

How long before one of those many zippers fail?

[@godly8320]

A J Schulmeyer you need 80 pounds of pressure to break open a zip tie

[@kathrynsager7599]

Zippers wear out being opened so much?

[@normnilsson7208]

The newer trucks like mine you don’t want to take your tail gate off because of the video camera. Got anything that I might be interested in ?

[@TAVLLC]

Norm Nilsson we relocate that camera so it still works.

[@normnilsson7208]

Tactical Application Vehicles that’s very interesting I wondered if it could be done and you just answered that, that makes this product more appealing.

[@TerryManitoba]

Great Build - I'm about to buy a Tacoma for solo overland travel going to Mexico & all points south. Do you figure you ever wanted to have or needed a Quad door instead of the Access Cab? Knowing the quad cab is a bit longer (+13.1") and heavier (+180lbs) with a similar-sized long box. Or are you just fine with the Access Cab?

[@TAVLLC]

Thank you! This is a customers truck. He seems to like the access cab. I personally prefer the four door long bed.

[@ArrowAndSatchelOutdoors]

What is the total weight of this camper? I see that it’s on a Tacoma. I have a Tacoma as well but my dry weight capacity at 1150lb

[@TAVLLC]

Base weight per Alucab 749.5lbs

[@bodavis3819]

Everything is so nice, I don't understand why it has an AGM battery.

[@jarodkonecny9715]

What is all done to the suspension on the Tacoma?

[@rockdrop74]

Nice if the red light mode turned on first.

[@denco.outdoorsman1821]

I think it will if last set to red mode... not a 100% on that though.

[@anthonychristian8030]

Great innovation

[@cwildcat5622]

How Heavy is that setup? Can the Tacoma handle it?

[@nikkisun5546]

Awesome Love it! However, the gap in between camper and the bedside seems weird. On the Hilux it's almost flush - looks right.

[@thomashorn9152]

Have an 04 Dodge Ram 1 ton pickup long bed diesel do you make one for that model. Nice setup you have

[@omerskipper114]

I want one

[@robertedwards7430]

I love everything about it except with all that being metal and black if you wanted to overland anywhere in the southwest during the summer you would cook inside that thing in the summer.

[@TAVLLC]

We've camped all over the southwest in the summer with both the black and silver Alu-cab tents and never once had a heat issue with either color. I actually prefer the black myself. They are insulated inside and if the air can flow through the tent it can be as comfortable as any other tent. When it's hot it's just hot outside and I more than likely will not be inside a tent or camper that time of day.

[@robertedwards7430]

@@TAVLLC well that's definitely encouraging because I really like this unit. People sometimes complain about the price of these but my opinion is that you get what you pay for. You can tell by your review that everything on it is like built to milspec quality. I think it's worth every penny.

[@brandoncano5027]

How many inches is that truck lifted ?

[@TAVLLC]

Brandon Cano about 2.5” in the front 3” rear.