Alu-Cab Roof Conversion Build Out Ideas

[Darby]

here are some pictures I took.

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Do you know where they got the infill for the ladder steps to make them stairs? Looks great.

 

[Ineos.Overland]

Do you know where they got the infill for the ladder steps to make them stairs? Looks great.

Not sure. Prob an Alucab accessory? I'd search the GP Factor site to find it, or contact them.

 

[MidnightCamper]

OK4WD video of doing a roof conversion. Added benefit! They pull the door seals and reseal maybe solving the boot washer syndrome!

View: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=7rgKMY8WbSU

 

[holdmybeer]

They also casually mention their plug-and-play replacement bumper (center portion for an aftermarket winch) starting at 12:42.

 

[ErnieB]

It doesn't look like the roof conversion can take the AluCab 270 awning.

 

[TCMColorado]

It doesn't look like the roof conversion can take the AluCab 270 awning.

The Alucab 270 awning will mount to the roof conversion. This is per the OK4WD guys at Overland Expo West in Flagstaff.

 

[ErnieB]

The Alucab 270 awning will mount to the roof conversion. This is per the OK4WD guys at Overland Expo West in Flagstaff.

That's great news!

 

[True Bee]

They may become a throwaway option but you still have 3-4 inches more headroom there.

Hello, I’m new. I will hit the intro later but I’m doing research right now and you are saying that with the windows I was not planning to purchase you actually get more headroom? I know this is not the thread for that question and obviously I have not finished reading the thread. I will do that momentarily. But the conversion has put a few more percentage towards my decision to purchase whether this year or next spring. I definitely need all the headroom I can get.

 

[holdmybeer]

Slightly more headroom, maybe. Certainly no less. The safari windows also deliver the potential for more storage space for sunglasses, gloves, etc. (Aftermarket shelf options.) Which, BTW, do *not* reduce the headroom. And, FWIW, I've yet to bump my head on those molle shelves despite vigorously leaping in and out of the cab and I was worried about that.

 

[TCMColorado]

More headroom for sure. But by most accounts more wind noise too. Not that this will apply if the Alucab conversion is installed.

 

[f1rst1]

Slightly more headroom, maybe. Certainly no less. The safari windows also deliver the potential for more storage space for sunglasses, gloves, etc. (Aftermarket shelf options.) Which, BTW, do *not* reduce the headroom. And, FWIW, I've yet to bump my head on those molle shelves despite vigorously leaping in and out of the cab and I was worried about that.

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which panels are those? They look great!

 

[True Bee]

Thank you to everyone in this particular thread. It was very enlightening especially all the videos. Is there any word about @alucab on the quartermaster? I am close to making a decision but now must decide between which flavor Ineos along with should I convert to this company…

Slightly more headroom, maybe. Certainly no less. The safari windows also deliver the potential for more storage space for sunglasses, gloves, etc. (Aftermarket shelf options.) Which, BTW, do *not* reduce the headroom. And, FWIW, I've yet to bump my head on those molle shelves despite vigorously leaping in and out of the cab and I was worried about that.

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thank you for the reply especially The very clear photo it is very informative and brings up many questions not related to this thread. I'm going to need an appointment for a test drive. I do love those shelves and my only concern for height is above the headrest depending on where my seat lines up that crossmember may be a problem.

 

[holdmybeer]

which panels are those? They look great!

Black Sheep.

 

[TK42one]

Does anyone know the dimensions of the hatch? I called OK4wd and they said they didn't have dimensions

 

[TCMColorado]

Does anyone know the dimensions of the hatch? I called OK4wd and they said they didn't have dimensions

If you’re looking for the dimensions of the AluCab roof conversion there are detailed engineering drawings on the AluCab website.

 

[TK42one]

Only looking for the pass “hatch” dimensions. I checked the website and it only had the bed dimensions and the outer shell

 

[TCMColorado]

Only looking for the pass “hatch” dimensions. I checked the website and it only had the bed dimensions and the outer shell

If you mean the size of the opening inside the vehicle it starts at the rib behind the overhead panel and goes back to the rib where the upper rear door latch is located. This is not exact but it could be measured to within a couple of inches.

 

[TCMColorado]

If you mean the size of the opening inside the vehicle it starts at the rib behind the overhead panel and goes back to the rib where the upper rear door latch is located. This is not exact but it could be measured to within a couple of inches.

The width of the hatch matches the width of the mattress. I spent a lot of time inside OK4wd's Grenadier with the Alucab conversion at Expo West in Flagstaff. It feels very spacious, more so than you would think possible given the size of the Grenadier.

 

[TCMColorado]

The front portion of the mattress was also long enough for me to sleep without lowering the smaller hatch near the rear door; I am 5' 10". I would likely remove the smaller section for reduced weight and to make the interior even cleaner. But if you are 6' the smaller hatch would likely be needed to sleep comfortably.

 

[TK42one]

The front portion of the mattress was also long enough for me to sleep without lowering the smaller hatch near the rear door; I am 5' 10". I would likely remove the smaller section for reduced weight and to make the interior even cleaner. But if you are 6' the smaller hatch would likely be needed to sleep comfortably.

That's good info. Thanks. I'm 6'3"