Alu Cab Contour Cap Canopy | Camper | Toyota Tacoma | Jeep Gladiator

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Alu Cab Contour Cap Canopy | Camper | Toyota Tacoma | Jeep Gladiator | Chevy Colorado

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Күн бұрын

Just installed my Contour Canopy from Alu Cab and it was totally worth the lead time! I ordered this from OK4WD and the people there were awesome! Take a watch and I'll show you what it comes with right out of the box.
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@H20Five0h 8 ай бұрын

So after having watched hundreds of videos, about various tops, brands, and models, I had narrowed my search down to Alu-Cab (mostly because of price and product availability where I’m living now in Belgium). This is the video that has made my decision. I appreciate the simplicity of your post (especially because the only attachment I have for it is a nearly identical awning). Thanks for helping me spend my $$Euros$$.

@tacosauce4x4 8 ай бұрын

Hey! Glad i could help. You'll love it, so versatile and simple. I looked at a smartcap and just felt like certain elements of it got in the way of loading things or reaching into it. Alu Cab all the way

@ttkddry 8 ай бұрын

@H2OFive0h: Good choice, you will be happy with the build quality of the Alucab. The only complaint I have is the useability of the keys on the locks, they are absolute shit. Seriously, how they can cheap out on this feature is beyond me... The mechanism that protects the keyhole from dust jams, it is not easy to use on a regular basis... What is your experience?

@stayraddad4638 9 ай бұрын

I’ve been going back and forth over the contour or the GFC topper. I think this may be the way to go … more side access , and they have the tray for the front runner boxes . Nicely done

@tacosauce4x4 9 ай бұрын

Yeah I can't speak much for the GFC. When I did my initial research I wasn't even looking at alu cab. Really thought i wanted a smart cap. But I made a list of what I actually wanted/needed out of the cap, and Alucab checked those boxes.

@mkbmj 11 ай бұрын

If you stick a pool noodle on / in your roof rack you should be able to sit your surfboard level. Ensure noodle is secure between board and rack. Have you slept in it at all?

@tacosauce4x4 11 ай бұрын

Yeah I have a couple Creature velcro foam pads and they work great! Haven't slept in it, but we took it out camping a few times with the roof top tent and it was awesome. Having a lit cap is something I can never go back from now.

@user-ns4io1gz9c Ай бұрын

Great video. I'm planning to purchase and install one myself as well. What did you use to seal the canopy to the bed rails? Camper shell tape, silicon caulking, etc? If you used tape, did you apply the sticky side to the canopy or bed rails or does it matter? Any hints on the install besides finding a buddy to help? Thanks!

@tacosauce4x4 Ай бұрын

Hey thank you! So you don’t need any sort of tape. The canopy comes with a rubber seal attached to the bottom edge that sits on the bed rails. If you do want it to be water tight(ish) I would say grab some caulking for the corners of the bed closest to the cab. The Tacoma bed has some small gaps there that can let water through.

@user-ns4io1gz9c Ай бұрын

@@tacosauce4x4 Thank you for the quick feedback.

@tacosauce4x4 Ай бұрын

For sure

@user-bw3dy1un4v 6 ай бұрын

Solid review. I've Never used roof racks before but curious how you would safely mount some longboards to the alu cab load bars? Would you wrap those soft pads you have on the cab rack around the bars on the canopy?

@tacosauce4x4 6 ай бұрын

Yep exactly. I’ve had a couple short boards and even some SUPs on there and just used the Velcro on foam pads. No issues

@alerma7 9 күн бұрын

Great review! Can you sleep inside the canopy?

@tacosauce4x4 9 күн бұрын

Thank you! I’m sure that you could. If you want to lock yourself in it, you’d have to go with some sort of replacement latches though. I’ve tried with the stock ones and there doesn’t appear to be any way to do so.

@highpro1394 Жыл бұрын

I want one of those so bad for my 2020 tundra crewmax truck. Ok4WD in New Jersey told me they arent planning on making it for my truck at this time. Just the 2022-and newer tundra.

@tacosauce4x4 Жыл бұрын

Really? That's ashame. Did they ever make one for your truck? You may be able to find one used in good condition, it would just be whatever older model they made

@ebswv8 6 ай бұрын

Thanks for the vid. I have one one the way for my tacoma. ...curious, what are the width of the bars you got, 1450 or 1250?

@tacosauce4x4 6 ай бұрын

Much appreciated! 1450. Figured better to have too much than not enough and it was perfect for the tent plus awning setup.

@DauntlessLLC 3 ай бұрын

Can you elaborate on why can't a slimline rack be installed, The canopy is to wide? Doesn't frontrunner have various sizes? I'm getting the contour installed in a few weeks was hoping to get a frontrunner rack on it.

@tacosauce4x4 3 ай бұрын

The dimensions of the mounting rails. They’re too wide to mount it straight on top. I had asked the distributor who I bought it from about a frontrunner rack specifically, he looked into it, and said no dice. I’m sure you could use some angled footings, but I wouldn’t risk a heavy load on that since now you’re putting torque on the mounting channels

@garretthackett4313 Жыл бұрын

Can you please show the awning brackets and hiw you mounted it

@tacosauce4x4 Жыл бұрын

2x 8mm hex bolts slid in facing threads up, bracket on top, washer and lock nut. Pretty simple!

@garretthackett4313 Жыл бұрын

@Tacosauce4x4 that's on OVS correct ? Is the two load bars enough to handle that awning?

@tacosauce4x4 Жыл бұрын

@Garrett Hackett yes and yes. I had it mounted from two points on my bed rack, and it was never an issue

@pattysmakcy4984 11 ай бұрын

What’s the height from the bottom of your bed to the top of the canopy? I’m with you on why this one is better than smart cap

@tacosauce4x4 11 ай бұрын

35in from the floor of the bed to the hatch, and on the interior 38in from floor to ceiling

@lhetrick1 7 ай бұрын

Great video. I just unboxed mine. The installation instructions are a little confusing--e.g. the shims. Did you make a installation video? There isn't a good one on KZfaq.

@tacosauce4x4 7 ай бұрын

I didn’t because we were leaving for a camping trip the next morning so I threw a Hail Mary and knocked it out without filming unfortunately. I actually had someone else message me about a how to install vid, so I may do a follow up and run down the process once it gets above freezing here again.

@lhetrick1 7 ай бұрын

@@tacosauce4x4 Thank you for the quick reply. I'm glad I subscribed to your channel. Keep up the good work.

@tacosauce4x4 7 ай бұрын

Much appreciated. I'll try to knock it out this weekend if I get some spare time.

@morgan7992 Жыл бұрын

I essentially have the same build as you, except I have the previous explorer canopy. What size tent are you planning to put on top of your alu cab?

@tacosauce4x4 Жыл бұрын

The same one I had on my bed rack. It's a 3 person fold out. Weighs about 110lbs and with us and a dog will be about a 450lb static load, so we're good on static/dynamic weight.

@paulrose47 Жыл бұрын

I have been debating this canopy. I have a tacoma sport, so less rugged looking. I just wonder if I will look funny with a topper like this on the back. Also I do not have anything on the roof so it would stick out above the cab.

@tacosauce4x4 Жыл бұрын

Depends what you're going for and what you want to get out of it I guess. It's definitely not as "sleek" looking as something like an ARE or Leer, but I love the space and utility of it.

@l.nguyen860 7 ай бұрын

Thanks for this video. I have a question. Is the rear window tempered glass or plexiglass ? TIA.

@tacosauce4x4 7 ай бұрын

Great question. I don't know for a fact, but it appears to be tempered glass based on the feel and clarity of it.

@1averageamerican 7 ай бұрын

I'm looking to get this for my '23 Tacoma Offroad long bed. Contacted a local dealer last night but haven't heard back. Just wondering what the lead time was when you got this?

@tacosauce4x4 7 ай бұрын

Three months from OK4WD

@Victor47930 10 ай бұрын

Can you lock/unlock the canopy from inside the canopy?

@tacosauce4x4 9 ай бұрын

Yes, with a little modification it's definitely possible. Doesn't come factory that way though

@Victor47930 9 ай бұрын

@@tacosauce4x4Have you already done this? How about a quick video on it? It's the primary thing that prevents me from getting one. Thanks.

@tacosauce4x4 9 ай бұрын

For sure. I'll see what I can do

@evr871 2 ай бұрын

Any update to this? I have the same question that's keeping me from pulling the trigger

@dragnslayer1000 6 ай бұрын

Why did you choose the Contour over the Explorer model?

@tacosauce4x4 6 ай бұрын

It’s replacing it in their lineup. IMO better overall look and functionality, addition of the positive pressure event is huge, etc. So if you see the Explorer for sale somewhere it’s old inventory.

@deestanturner1939 Жыл бұрын

Do you know if the frontrunner load bars or roof racks with mount on too?

@tacosauce4x4 Жыл бұрын

The mounting channels use an 8mm hex bolt. So, anything that can fit on that *should* as long as it's wide enough. If you're considering buying one I would just call whichever distributor you're going through and make sure though. I don't know anything about the frontrunner system so I can't say for sure.

@johnwatson7543 8 ай бұрын

Do you know the roof load capacity?

@tacosauce4x4 8 ай бұрын

According to their websites it’s 200kg static, 400kg dynamic.

@niteranger6376 Жыл бұрын

Any leaks??

@tacosauce4x4 Жыл бұрын

Nope, the cap itself is water tight. The cab end of the bed itself is letting a little water in but that's a known thing. I'll throw some silicon sealant in the gap which should take care of it

@danamellerio5833 7 ай бұрын

No leaks along the length of the bed surface of the bed, where the cap meets the top of the bed (and tailgate)?