Alu-Cab
Gen 3-R Expedition
The overlanding specialist's tent: an aluminium pop-up hard shell rather than plastic, a heavy 400gsm double-layer canvas, and solar-ready wiring with internal USB and USB-C points.
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What stands out
- Heavy 400gsm double-layer canvas
- Pre-wired for solar with integrated LED and USB-C
- Cargo rails rated for 50 kg
What to weigh up
- Alu-Cab publishes no list price or warranty term
- 76 kg before mattress and ladder
- 230 cm closed length needs a full-length rack
Full specifications
| Overview | |
|---|---|
| Type | Hardshell |
| Opening style | Pop-up |
| Sleeps | 2 |
| Season rating | 4-season |
| List price | $4,850 |
| Weight and size | |
| Weight | 168 lb |
| Packed length | 7 ft 7 in |
| Packed width | 4 ft 7 in |
| Packed height | 11 in |
| Living space | |
| Sleeping length | 6 ft 11 in |
| Sleeping width | 4 ft 3 in |
| Floor area | 29.4 sq ft |
| Interior height | 5 ft 3 in |
| Mattress thickness | 2.8 in |
| Setup and build | |
| Setup timeManufacturer's claim where published; otherwise estimated from tent type. Expect longer in practice. | ~60 secest. |
| Shell material | Aluminium hard shell with insulated roof and base |
| Fabric | Double-layer 400gsm canvas, hydrostatic head above 1000 mm |
| Warranty | — |
| Features | |
| Integrated LED lighting | Yes |
| Heater / HVAC port | Yes |
| Roof skylight | No |
| Annex available | — |
| Solar ready | Yes |
| Carries cargo on top | Yes |
Mounts to Front Runner, Alu-Cab, Rhino-Rack crossbars and platform racks. Check it against your vehicle's roof load limit.
Specifications last verified against Alu-Cab's own product page. Fields the manufacturer does not publish are shown as —. A weight marked “est.” is a third-party figure used where the maker publishes none.
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