Alu-Cab Has Landed In The USA!
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Scoutman
Explorer
Website states 53#
It's pretty substantial. I finally got mine mounted yesterday. Picts to come .
Btw, if anyone needs a universal mounting bracket kit for their awning let me know. I made my mounting brackets so didnt need the kit.
Anyone know if the "universal" Shadow mounts are the same as the ones that would be used to mount the Shadow to an Expedition III? My Shadow is sitting in my office with no way to attach to the Exp III. If the mounts are the same, I'll definitely take them off your hands!
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Scoutman
Explorer
I think the bracket you need to mount to your ex3 will look like this (picture from Overland Bound online). Rin should put his opinion in here shortly.
I'll grab a picture of the universal mounts to see if that helps anyone.
Ah, I see. Yeah, that looks specific to the Shadow/Exp III. I guess the Shadow stays on the floor a little longer...
It's all yours Fireball!
rino
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You are spot on! Fireball I think I've sketched you a mount :ugh: If I could inexpensively build a set for you I would.
Diesel Junkie
Observer
Some pics of the Dual Awnings from Alucab.
They are staggered. The Driver side covers the tail gate, while the passenger side covers the bed. This creates enough shade that there is always good shade somewhere regardless of the angle of the sun.
They are staggered. The Driver side covers the tail gate, while the passenger side covers the bed. This creates enough shade that there is always good shade somewhere regardless of the angle of the sun.
Diesel Junkie
Observer
Damn. Some of us are struggling to get one installed, and you go and rub it in our faces with dualling Shadows!
Sorry,
Should not be too hard, cut some plates, drill some holes, burn it with the mig, and 6 bolts.
Some other handy add ons for the tent:
200 watts of Solar on top.
I also added a 32,000 lumen light bar to the front and 4 waterproof 12 volt outlets under the tent. Good for Tent electrical, ARB, and phone charging.
Sorry,
Should not be too hard, cut some plates, drill some holes, burn it with the mig, and 6 bolts.
I'm going with the OEM mount. Just a waiting game. I live in an apartment in the city. There's no metal fabrication going on here. Not unless I want the concierge to narc me out to the HOA.
Nice setup though!
Diesel Junkie
Observer
I wanted the OE mounts for the second awning, Its always easier to buy than fab. Thought they came with it, but when it showed up there was nothing in the box. Whats worse is there were none in the US to order, so I had to start cutting.
Good luck in the apartment... I dont think i could survive without my man cave garage in the back yard.
Diesel Junkie
Observer
Ham radio antenna mount.
Pretty much only used for pitting Ultra 4 and Desert racers, but technically I could use it at a base camp for other activities.
Bed height + 25 foot pole + 8 foot Laird fiberglass antenna. I ground the vehicle with a concrete form stake and jumper cables.
I store the antenna in a PVC pipe housing strapped to the Alucab tent. 75watt Yaesu Ft2900. I took out the glove box and mounted the radio in there.
Regardless of pitting desert racers, I have found the Ham to be SUPER helpful whenever traveling in convoy, or trying to find buddies at remote spots off grid. Takes some skill and planning, but high wattage mobile radios can throw signals pretty far. ( i have contacted a friend at >80 miles before).
There is 16,000 lumens of flood lights on the headache rack, and 32,000 on the front bro-dozer light bar.