Commonwealth 4x4 will now take $500 off basic install fees on the Alu-Cab!! Give them a call at 859-697-2082 and tell them that I sent you!

You've nailed it with space being the #1 concern in terms of staying out there for a while. I had to get rid of my Gladiator and Baroud for a 4x4 Sprinter because I just couldn't stay out for more than a couple of days in that setup and I wanted to be traveling full time. All those small options are great if you go out on weekends or take one big trip a year but beyond that they're far too small for me.

@RevereOverland

11 ай бұрын

It definitely makes life a lot easier for long term trips!

Thank you Rob for the in depth side by side comparison. Nicely done video. I had narrowed my choices down to the AT Habitat and the Alu Cab Cabin for my 2019 RAM Power Wagon. I ultimately decided to go with the Alu Cab and I have been using it for about a year now. I am absolutely in love with it! You nailed it perfectly with your description. The ease of set up and breakdown is unmatched and there is zero light or dust infiltration. I opted for the Dickinson marine fireplace, which runs off of propane, and it heats the camper quite efficiently. I do wonder from time to time what having all of that space in the Habitat would be like but I guess it’s human nature to want what you don’t have. LOL. You have a really nice set up! Maxpedition makes really nice replacement zipper pulls that are positive grip and quiet. Definitely worth looking into with the amount of zippers rattling around on your habitat. Anyway, thanks again and Happy Trails!

Thanks Rob! I love your videos and appreciate the thought and time you put into them. Your clear and honest thoughts on the AT Habitat, your Tundra, and all the way back to Chinese diesel heaters are very helpful.

@RevereOverland

11 ай бұрын

Thanks!

Great review, however theres no way i could convince myself, nor anyone in my family that $17k (or the price of a great condition low mileage used vehicle) is worth it for basically a fancy tent topper

@RevereOverland

11 ай бұрын

Each to their own. I refuse to spend $10 at Subway when I can make my own sandwich, so we all have our priorities.

Thank you for the honesty on regretting the AT habitat and not getting the alucab

@RevereOverland

11 ай бұрын

Regret isn’t the right word. I really like the Habitat, and the space is fantastic. The AluCab is also great, but for different reasons. I’d only switch if I could save some money!

And i thought 2-3k for a pop up tent was a lot. 17k seems to work for you because its for your business. For casual outdoors people that is way too much.

@RevereOverland

11 ай бұрын

Agreed. Even roof top tents would be too much for me if I was a casual user.

@outsidepnw5381

11 ай бұрын

It seems like you can get cheaper Chinese made clones for like half the price ~1500

My Project M was 15900 OTD with the options I chose, its pretty cool because it has a king size bed and it leaves 3.5 ft open as a living space with the bed deployed and I can keep my bedding up there when closed. But, it is wide at the top which really hurts going down tight trails with trees.....

@RevereOverland

11 ай бұрын

The Project M sounds like a great alternative as a tourer with a ton of space. I didn't look into them much because I assumed the width would make tighter and more technical trails tougher. It's not something I do a lot of, but it's nice to have the option.

Thanks for the honest review! I'm between the Skinny Guy, AT, Alucab and Project M.

@RevereOverland

11 ай бұрын

All good choices, but for different reasons!

Loving the Alaska shots!

@RevereOverland

11 ай бұрын

Same! I can’t wait to get that edited

@nathanklemm179

11 ай бұрын

Eagerly awaiting. :)

Question what straps & length do you use to secure the fuel bag to the spare?

Ive had the JK Habitat on my Wrangler coming up on 11 years now, my likes and dislikes are much the same as yours. Love all the space when its open but hate having to set up the bed every time.

where can I get a half-length roof rack for the cab of my truck?

Excellent review. For me, it was the 48in wide sleeping space. That was a non-starter. And as much as I like the alu- cab, not having windows, not screens but windows, was also a deal breaker. We landed on the hiatus. Little heavier but those solid pop up sides are sexy! Insulated and quieter

@RevereOverland

11 ай бұрын

Those are really neat. I’ve not seen them before. I like that you can replace the tailgate on them, so you’re not going to have the dust issues.

@brulew976

11 ай бұрын

@@RevereOverland Exactly. I love the Alu-Cab door so we'll have something similar on the Hiatus. I also got a Bowen bed recently installed so storage becomes simplified.

@RevereOverland

11 ай бұрын

Those Bowen beds are amazing!

How do you like the operation of the Truma heater verses the Propex? Is one louder than the other? I know you had them mounted differently but I’ve heard the Truma has a nighttime setting that’s quieter at night compared to the Propex

@RevereOverland

11 ай бұрын

I didn't think the loudness of the fan was a problem with either one. The Propex is either off or on, so would warm the tent a bunch, then shut off for a bit once it reached the temperature on the thermostat. The Truma has the lower setting, so is a little better for maintaining heat at a certain temperature. Unfortunately you get that really loud click when the Truma switches from high to low or to off. The Propex is smaller too, so if I were to do my RTT heating again, I'd probably go with that. For a camper or trailer, the Truma would be my choice.

I love the alucab for a full size truck. I can’t see it working on my gladiator. Not enough space in the bed to make it worthwhile.

@RevereOverland

11 ай бұрын

The one we rented was on a 6.5’ bed, which was probably much better than it would be on my 5.5’ bed.

sounds like the few 'negatives' could be fixed with some duct tape..gaps, rattling zippers, bright windows, waterproofing,.crying babies (just kidding) .. , i've yet to decide what to do with my Gladiator bed.. pricing and options have kept me from committing to an Alucab, GFC, decked system, etc..almost too many options..cheers Rob,,looking forward to the next trip 😎✌

@RevereOverland

11 ай бұрын

I’ve thought about plasti-dipping the zippers. The price is a lot, but it’s nice if you’re spending a ton of time in it.

I’ve had my AT Habitat on a TOYOTA Tacoma since 2018. No problems and no issues. Absolutely, love the room and setup. In high winds, i just turn the truck into the wind and it performs rock solid. I’ve built wood cabinets on top of a Decked drawer system. Getting in and out with the drawers is a problem bit I’m used to it. I’m an active 75 year old but deploying the tent and take down is no problem. Would I buy the Habitat again? Yes, I would.

The Alu-Cab is a great option but damn does it get heavy (and expensive) with options! Really like the Harker Outdoors EDC… ever check one out?

@RevereOverland

11 ай бұрын

I have! It’s a pretty neat choice. I like that you get a little extra space, but it looks a little awkward to set up. You’ll also still have dust getting in, unfortunately, which I hate.

@CraigG21

11 ай бұрын

@@RevereOverland Adventure Mikes Garage did a great video showing how to set it up ~1 month ago. From ~2:30 to ~11 min in he goes through the setup (1 handed).

Maybe if it had hard sides it might be worth it. Every time it rains you would have to worry about drying it out, or it would mold. Its still just a tent on your roof. The problem is people are paying to much for to little these days.

@RevereOverland

11 ай бұрын

I've never had a problem with mold, but I think it's because we use it constantly and dry it thoroughly when we get home. It's the same with all the tents I've had in the past.

What do you think about the Harker outdoor?

@RevereOverland

11 ай бұрын

I've only seen them at expos. The seem neat, and I like the extra space. Setup seems to be a little more awkward than the Habitat, and I prefer the hard lower sides of the Habitat - it gives me a (probably false) sense of security in bear country!

Would a project M have more living and bed space?

@RevereOverland

11 ай бұрын

Slightly more living space and a slider wider sleeping area thanks to the wider walls, but unless I’m wrong, I think they also overlap a little. I’ve seen a lot like it that have a slight overlap and that would make a good compromise.

@SasukeUchiha-zu6dw

11 ай бұрын

@@RevereOverland I might be mistaken but I think the bed platform pulls toward the tailgate a about a foot or so so that the bed becomes king or queen sized

@RevereOverland

11 ай бұрын

@@SasukeUchiha-zu6dw sounds like it could be a good alternative, and I assume it's easier to set up too. My biggest concern with it is one that theangrycamper just confirmed - it seems too wide to be used in tight places, and just doesn't seem suitable for more technical trails (not that I'm doing a ton of that in the Tundra).

get the at overland atlas?? 😉

The flip to the rear still seams silly to me. Would rather it flip forward and have a 270 for the other end.

@RevereOverland

11 ай бұрын

I think I’d rather the back flip so I can keep the roof rack. The forward flip makes sense on smaller trucks.

Oof there goes the college fund

@RevereOverland

11 ай бұрын

That’s my responsibility? Dang it.

And I thought the iCampers were expensive!

@RevereOverland

11 ай бұрын

They are, but to many people they're worth it.

$17k, I can buy a 4x4 for less than that, geeez.

@RevereOverland

11 ай бұрын

You sure can. My last three 4x4s were all under $17k.

Let's just say you camp for 2 weeks out of the year for the next 5 years, its equivalent to paying $243 a night to camp in a tent 😅. But then again if you can afford it who am I to judge 😁

@RevereOverland

11 ай бұрын

People do that in the $30k RVs, then have to pay $70 a night to stay at an RV park. I can camp anywhere, and I estimate I’m over 15 weeks camping so far this year, most out of my truck.

I can get a very nice ground tent for under $300 and just pay myself $200 for every time I set it up. $17,000 is absurd.

@RevereOverland

11 ай бұрын

I guess buying or renting a house is absurd too, since you could just live out of your tent. Also, using your math, I’d have spent more than $17,000 since buying this.

A review video!?!? Say what!

Where are the Chinese when we want things actually 10 times cheaper

@RevereOverland

11 ай бұрын

😂 These need to be more popular before the Chinese start mass producing them cheaply! They started with the roof top tents, and now you can get knock-off expedition trailers. Just give it time.

@Tommy-rr7ez

5 ай бұрын

They are coming across our borders! Just go get you one and he will fix you right up. Let me know how it comes out!