Headspace roof conversion!

[Ventus1]

Safari windows aren’t handled any differently for the Alu-Cab Silenus RTT. That entire section is replaced. This is one of the reasons why we bought our Trialmaster without Safari windows since we knew they would have a fairly short lifespan for our build.

I have been driving it for a good few weeks I’m 6 foot tall and have no issues with head height and I like to ride my seat quite high when offloading to see over the bonnet

 

[David van Breda]

I just love the sleek, unintrusive looks of the thing, man!
One observation, though (being petty really): the brackets supporting the bed seem rather bulky.
Is that a compromise one has to live with, does it bother or is it only optics?

 

[TCMColorado]

I just love the sleek, unintrusive looks of the thing, man!
One observation, though (being petty really): the brackets supporting the bed seem rather bulky.
Is that a compromise one has to live with, does it bother or is it only optics?

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The interior transition is a part of the conversion that Alucab does much better. They use the external grab handle mounting bolts to fasten their camper to the Grenadier, whereas Headspace uses the interior front grab handle mounting points combined with the rear cargo barrier mounting points. The result is that the Alucab is much cleaner in the interior transition between the camper and the body of the truck. The trade off is that the exterior of the Alucab conversion is more bulky and high profile. I prefer the the lower profile, sleek exterior of the Headspace and am happy to trade that for a more utilitarian mounting system on the interior.

 

[KristinaM]

The interior transition is a part of the conversion that Alucab does much better. They use the external grab handle mounting bolts to fasten the their camper to the Grenadier, whereas Headspace uses the interior front grab handle mounting points combined with the rear cargo barrier mounting points. The result is that the Alucab is much cleaner in the interior transition between the camper and the body of the truck.

Definitely agree on this point.

The trade off is that the exterior of the Alucab conversion is much more bulky and high profile.

This is definitely a personal preference matter. The Silenus RTT looks pretty sleek ( not terribly bulky or high profile ) in person. The external design really fits the Grenadier in my opinion.

I prefer the the lower profile, sleek exterior of the Headspace and am happy to trade that for a more utilitarian mounting system on the interior.

 

[KristinaM]

On that last note - In my ( brutally ) honest opinion you really ( I mean really… ) want to see your roof conversion of interest in person before committing so you’re able to go through the internal / external layout, details etc. on site. Internal / external sealing and finish work is another topic which is quite useful to discuss with the installers before hand. Seeing a finished example really helps in this regard.

 

[TCMColorado]

Definitely agree on this point.



This is definitely a personal preference matter. The Silenus RTT looks pretty sleek ( not terribly bulky or high profile ) in person. The external design really fits the Grenadier in my opinion.

For sure a matter of personal preference. I actually like the looks of the Alucab camper having seen it up close in person on three different Grenadiers. It fits the design of the vehicle very well and were it not for the new Headspace conversion I would be perfectly happy to have the Alucab on my Grenadier. The real decision point for me is the ability to fit the Grenadier in my garage and with the Alucab camper that would simply not be possible.

 

[Brad@SuperiorCO]

The interior transition is a part of the conversion that Alucab does much better. They use the external grab handle mounting bolts to fasten their camper to the Grenadier, whereas Headspace uses the interior front grab handle mounting points combined with the rear cargo barrier mounting points. The result is that the Alucab is much cleaner in the interior transition between the camper and the body of the truck. The trade off is that the exterior of the Alucab conversion is much more bulky and high profile. I prefer the the lower profile, sleek exterior of the Headspace and am happy to trade that for a more utilitarian mounting system on the interior.

Off Road Gear Guys in TX is planning on importing them. It will be good to see one in person. Maybe by Mike Reeds Moab gig?

 

[Rowsham]

Off Road Gear Guys in TX is planning on importing them. It will be good to see one in person. Maybe by Mike Reeds Moab gig?

Now that would be interesting...not too far away for me in Houston!

 

[TCMColorado]

I am in discussions with Tiny Rig Co about having the Headspace camper installed. They have done many of the Alucab conversions (likey more than anyone except OK4WD) and are motivated to install the Headspace camper as well.