AluCab Ranger Build for 14ers and 4 Corners

[John Galt]

I think that is a good price for what you ended up with; basically a camper that will go anywhere. Try doing that with a purpose built rig and I'd be surprised if you would be able to get in for under $150,000.

I agree with you on the financing thing. When possible, I pay cash for everything. If I can't afford it I wont buy it and I don't carry any debt. Not a brag. I was in debt for most of my teens and all of my twenties and most of my thirties. I'm 40 and debt free!

I would LOVE to build out a rig like yours. But...

But I would have to buy a whole 'nother Ranger to use for truck stuff. Now I'm two Rangers into the cost equation and that just doesn't work!

I feel ya on the debt thing. I look back at my 20s and realize I should have saved more for retirement and not wasted so much money, oh well.

I also sympathize on the idea of losing the truck aspect of A truck. Even simple things like taking recycling is a touch harder now.

I did indeed compare this kind of build to a typical 4x4camper van that is all the rage right now. For the versatility and”luxury” I wanted I do think I came out ok. I can go more places than a 4x4 Sprinter. The next step for me would be the smallest EarthRoamer truck I could get them to make me.

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[John Galt]

Been using my travel buddy oven, but finally got it permanently installed.

 

[Guinness]

Been using my travel buddy oven, but finally got it permanently installed.

That's definitely a sweet road cooking setup!

 

[John Galt]

That's definitely a sweet road cooking setup!

Threw a pork roast and some peppers in there the other day before a hike and had pulled pork sandwiches when I got back from the summit. Can’t ask for me. 200 shipped form AUS is a steal!

 

[SPEEDBUILT]

Hello from a fellow Ranger/AluCab Canopy Camper!

We're also excitedly waiting for the heater fit kit.

Hopefully this weekend will be the install of solar panels to prep for battery and fridge.

Super jealous of both of y’alls setup!
Do you know how much those Icon wheels weigh?
I’m looking to run a set of flow formed wheels for weight saving.
Thinking about Black Rhino Chase, or Stadium wheels, Enkei RPT1s, or the holy grail Volk TE37XTs. TIA!

 

[Guinness]

Super jealous of both of y’alls setup!
Do you know how much those Icon wheels weigh?
I’m looking to run a set of flow formed wheels for weight saving.
Thinking about Black Rhino Chase, or Stadium wheels, Enkei RPT1s, or the holy grail Volk TE37XTs. TIA!

I definitely measured them before they were mounted but can't find any notes on it.

The wheels plus tires are low 80s and the tires are supposed to be 55lbs so I'd say upper 20s-30?

 

[John Galt]

The other day I retrofit my backup camera into the back of the AluCab. After multiple Rostra extension kits caused issues or broke, I gave up.
I used the factory camera. The guidelines are a little messed up because it’s meant to mount at a different angle, but at least it works.
Also got out for a little mtn coffee and relax session to enjoy the fall colors.

 

[Obijack]

That is neat. Not my thing, but neat.

 

[John Galt]

Will toss up a few more adventure pics. Found a great camp site overlooking the CO river for a few days.

 

[Glocker]

Can you do me a favor and snap some pics of the sleeping arrangements for that setup? As much as I would really, really, really like to get that setup for myself, realistically it will probably never happen. But I'm curious! Thank you!

 

[Guinness]

Can you do me a favor and snap some pics of the sleeping arrangements for that setup? As much as I would really, really, really like to get that setup for myself, realistically it will probably never happen. But I'm curious! Thank you!

I don't have many photos of the bed area but here are a couple. J Galt may have more.

First one is looking from the hatch toward the front/toe of the bed before we got a comforter. The second is sitting up top looking out the windows.

 

[Glocker]

I don't have many photos of the bed area but here are a couple. J Galt may have more.

First one is looking from the hatch toward the front/toe of the bed before we got a comforter. The second is sitting up top looking out the windows.

Looks really nice! I like the storage pockets up top. I assume it has a pad to lay on?

 

[Guinness]

Looks really nice! I like the storage pockets up top. I assume it has a pad to lay on?

The storage pockets are really nice and there are also pre-installed USB outlets up top.

It came with a 3" mattress and we added a 2" mattress topper.

 

[John Galt]

I’ll see if I can pop it up for some pics, but I doubt I’ll have time. I will be THAT guy and say the ok4wd.com has pretty good pics of it. Any AluCab canopy camper is the same no matter what it’s on. Many YouTube videos of them on Tacoma’s.

 

[John Galt]

GP Factor install kit for the Dickinson heater arrived. From start to finish wiring it took me the better part of 6 hours. Getting the right fitting and hose length was a bit of a pain. I think it's a very clean install and the heater puts out some heat! Props to Rin from OK4WD for making this happen!
I know not many, if anyone else, will purchase this setup, but it is very light, convenient, and clean.

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