Hey guys. Great 4 way review, very comprehensive. Been 3 years since Nick and I shot our head to head review of the Mulgo v Alucab and 5 years of traveling around in our Mulgo and we wouldn’t change it for a second. Still love the look, the fact we can leave all our bedding up there and the fact that it has no zips to rattle in the wind. No awning to mess around with and still the lightest and most slimline look. 5 years and still no issues. Would still choose it all over again over the others. Cheers 👍🏼👍🏼
Yes! Your review has been the best until this four way comparison - Many thanks for that. Where have you two been lately? We miss your fantastic balanced content!
@@lachie8888 cheers!!! we have been quiet on RUclips as life got in the way but have been pretty active on Insta. Just got back from a trip to South Africa and Namibia
Brilliant comparison. So good to have all four RT conversions in the one place. It really shows the difference between the four. IMO the Headspace Campers from an exterior aesthetics, headroom space and features point of view is the way to go. But also cost the most.
A few things I forgot to mention during the run-through about the Mulgo if anyone is interested: - there is the Fanello bed upgrade option (timber slat and cushioning option to give you 120mm of comfort incl the 70mm standard mattress - V1 starts from $16500 and V2 $17950 out of NSW (plus freight for Melb/Perth). Price includes engineering sign off. - internal access up to the bed from the back of the car to the bed base is 450mm (no hatches to wake your partner up if you need to get up in the night) - floor to bed base height with roof closed 1090mm - floor to under roof height with roof open 2450mm - canvas is Airtex 100% watertight - 10 year warranty on roof, lower frame, bed & hinges - can be signed off as a 5 seater with the factory forward facing rear bench seat. can also fit Techsafe seats and be signed off. - lower frame can be manufactured higher to allow more headroom - internal hinges allow for continuous seal around the roof - integrated tie down racks on roof with checkerplate - means the roof can be used as a roof rack itself. load bars can be added. - No mechanical fasteners are used to install the Mulgo Pop Top, the same glue is used by high end cars to join body panels. No movement possible between the vehicle and the lower frame of the pop top. As a result the sealant cannot crack, which would lead to rust issues. - Accessories optional to add include awning brackets, shower awning brackets, solar panels on the roof (we have 2 x 100w panels), At the time we were researching roof conversions we only had the Mulgo and the Alu-cab available in Perth. We went for the Mulgo because we liked its simplicity - no awnings to flap in the wind, no zips to rattle in the night, internal latches for added security, a lighter coloured canvas to enjoy waking up with the sun (can always wear an eye mask if you want to sleep in), full height windows from the bed base to the roof, internal hinge at the front makes for a sleek look/profile, no internal hatches to open during the night if you want to get up and down. The only downsides we have found is not being able to open the bug mesh - sometimes I'd like an uninterrupted view of camp from bed without the bug mesh in the way (but I'd still rather not have zips rattling), and having a tall partner means Jake only just fits with the bed length without the internal hatch. We've got around that by sliding out mattress back toward the rear and that's given him a bit more room. Daniel (Expedition Centre) and Toby (Odyssey Custom Fitouts who fitted it in Perth) have been a pleasure to deal with since we first ordered the roof conversion. The Mulgo was also the fastest to set up and pack away whilst on the trip with Gav and the others during filming, we think that's a pretty good pro too - especially if you had to pack away quickly in wind/rain! Stoked with our choice.
Can vouch for the slatted base in bed👍 Bought our troopy 2years ago with conversion and really appreciate this. Also have made internal with portapotty at rear so can use at night. A consideration when you are older!😂 Thanks for a fantastic overall review.
It’s good to see Australian made receiving some airtime! All four conversions are great products. We’re releasing another version shortly, silent zips included and awnings will remain detachable 😉
Great 👍. Would you please consider integrated loading rails? It would save one the trouble of installing roof racks. Idea being a choice of hardened roof (like a checkered floor) with integrated load rails/tracks for cargo.
Great stuff. I would go for your version. Only problem is that I'm based in Switzerland. Is there a chance to get a dealer somwhere in Europe in the near future which does import and looks after your brill product ? Cheers, Bruno
Very well done, I am getting a Headspace Conversion in September, was sold on the Mulgo but car took so long I decided to go Headspace when they started to offer a Troopy option. Everything I am adding (where an option is available) will be Australian made
What may not be obvious but: - if you have solar panels on the roof, the open angle of the headspace is the worst - the headspace also has the biggest attack area if windy, which is the most critical weather condition for these roof conversions - with the slim version you cannot leave your bedding in the roof - if you are overlanding worldwide I would choose the brand that is the biggest and also available in America, Europe, Africa (Alu Cab)
@@headspacecampers currently travelling with my Aussie Troopy in North America and happy they have Alu Cab in stock here without waiting time. (before in Europe, which was the same and next Africa)
Great video but watching it with earphones it kept swapping the audio to left and right . Maybe a quick audio fix would fix this issue ! Ripper job tho
Great video mate thankyou! , it's just missed if you had dramas tucking the sides in when closing - you featured that with all the other reviews but yours
I’ve have an alu cab RTT which is really good but I don’t like how bulky it is…but I’m really impressed with headspace nice design, slim and the split entry/exit point is a winner…thanks for the comparison 👌🏾
Good comparison video. Might have been worth covering which of the roof conversions do and don’t come with parcel shelf storage above the dash. The Alu Innovation and Alu Cab do and the Mulgo and Headspace don’t. Unless it’s optional at all? Very handy for additional storage space. Also there’s a bit of a difference in the awning and en-suite tent brackets that come with these conversions which could sway peoples decision on which one they prefer. For example the Mulgo has probably the largest brackets which bolt to the body of the car rather than the roof itself. The South African conversions would be harder to source parts but keep in mind that Alu Cab are distributed through Iron Man and they have dealers all over Australia. Pretty much any camp trailer or caravan repairer around Australia can fix or replace latches, hinges, zips, canvas or gas struts. We had this experience going around Australia with an Aussie made camp trailer that had a failed gas struts at one point. Went through a local caravan repair place rather than the actual dealer as they were far more expensive. All great roof conversions which ever way people decide to go.
Good video comparing them. Something I’ve trying to do for long time. living in FNQ the awnings are definitely not an option if I have to open the windows and it is pissing down raining, same if I have to opening from the outside. But it looks good thou
Awesome comparison guys! We are now thinking of doing the same...can I ask a few questions please? 1. Which Troopy did you buy/use to convert? 2. Which company did you use to do the roof conversion? 3. Which company did you use to do the kitchen conversion? 4. Which company did you use to do the GVM upgrade; if you did one. Thx again! Great work :)
I can tell you that Alu Innovation don’t fulfill their warranty obligations… I’ve got an Alucab Hercules on one vehicle and the Kronos on another. The Kronos canvas is really 2:21 loose and baggy to the extent where the car buffets during the lightest breezy nights. AI admitted that the QC staff was fired from the company but that doesn’t help me in the slightest. My next roof conversion will definitely not be from South Africa!
I think the Alu innovation one is v1 I have V2 and there is no way I can sleep like that and I’m shorter than him, I ended up splitting the hatch so we could wake up doing the night and go toilet without having to wake each other up. If I had my time again I’d go Headspace, unfortunately they weren’t around in WA when I did mine.
Good comparison of the conversions but the line of questions sounded awful,bashing the South African brands and kinda promoting headspace ,sounded like an Ad, even closing yours and the specs (edited out) but the rest were shown! With 4x4 accessories,there isnt any perfect brand,its compromise and preference at the end of the day.cheers mate!
Hi mate, thanks for you comment. As this was filmed over a few days. The first one we did was the headspace and made a few slight changes for the better for the rest of the videos. The stats and measurements that I missed (assuming that’s what your taking about) I added these into the description information.
And in regards to the “bashing South African brands” this was not the case at all. A few day prior to filming this I put a post up in the Troopy Carriers Of Australia Facebook page and asked people what they wanted me to cover. Alot of the questions were about accessibility to spare parts from the South African brands, so I ensured that I covered it. As for my comment saying why I choose Australian made. Simple because of the easy of communication and my personal choice to support Australian products.
Not sure you noticed but there was an audio issue (left and right ear alternated) Around 2/4 minutes in. Didnt detract but figured you might like some feedback
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Hey guys. Great 4 way review, very comprehensive. Been 3 years since Nick and I shot our head to head review of the Mulgo v Alucab and 5 years of traveling around in our Mulgo and we wouldn’t change it for a second. Still love the look, the fact we can leave all our bedding up there and the fact that it has no zips to rattle in the wind. No awning to mess around with and still the lightest and most slimline look. 5 years and still no issues. Would still choose it all over again over the others. Cheers 👍🏼👍🏼
Yes! Your review has been the best until this four way comparison - Many thanks for that. Where have you two been lately? We miss your fantastic balanced content!
@@lachie8888 cheers!!! we have been quiet on RUclips as life got in the way but have been pretty active on Insta. Just got back from a trip to South Africa and Namibia
Brilliant comparison. So good to have all four RT conversions in the one place. It really shows the difference between the four. IMO the Headspace Campers from an exterior aesthetics, headroom space and features point of view is the way to go. But also cost the most.
A few things I forgot to mention during the run-through about the Mulgo if anyone is interested:
- there is the Fanello bed upgrade option (timber slat and cushioning option to give you 120mm of comfort incl the 70mm standard mattress
- V1 starts from $16500 and V2 $17950 out of NSW (plus freight for Melb/Perth). Price includes engineering sign off.
- internal access up to the bed from the back of the car to the bed base is 450mm (no hatches to wake your partner up if you need to get up in the night)
- floor to bed base height with roof closed 1090mm
- floor to under roof height with roof open 2450mm
- canvas is Airtex 100% watertight
- 10 year warranty on roof, lower frame, bed & hinges
- can be signed off as a 5 seater with the factory forward facing rear bench seat. can also fit Techsafe seats and be signed off.
- lower frame can be manufactured higher to allow more headroom
- internal hinges allow for continuous seal around the roof
- integrated tie down racks on roof with checkerplate - means the roof can be used as a roof rack itself. load bars can be added.
- No mechanical fasteners are used to install the Mulgo Pop Top, the same glue is used by high end cars to join body panels. No movement possible between the vehicle and the lower frame of the pop top. As a result the sealant cannot crack, which would lead to rust issues.
- Accessories optional to add include awning brackets, shower awning brackets, solar panels on the roof (we have 2 x 100w panels),
At the time we were researching roof conversions we only had the Mulgo and the Alu-cab available in Perth.
We went for the Mulgo because we liked its simplicity - no awnings to flap in the wind, no zips to rattle in the night, internal latches for added security, a lighter coloured canvas to enjoy waking up with the sun (can always wear an eye mask if you want to sleep in), full height windows from the bed base to the roof, internal hinge at the front makes for a sleek look/profile, no internal hatches to open during the night if you want to get up and down. The only downsides we have found is not being able to open the bug mesh - sometimes I'd like an uninterrupted view of camp from bed without the bug mesh in the way (but I'd still rather not have zips rattling), and having a tall partner means Jake only just fits with the bed length without the internal hatch. We've got around that by sliding out mattress back toward the rear and that's given him a bit more room. Daniel (Expedition Centre) and Toby (Odyssey Custom Fitouts who fitted it in Perth) have been a pleasure to deal with since we first ordered the roof conversion. The Mulgo was also the fastest to set up and pack away whilst on the trip with Gav and the others during filming, we think that's a pretty good pro too - especially if you had to pack away quickly in wind/rain! Stoked with our choice.
Can vouch for the slatted base in bed👍 Bought our troopy 2years ago with conversion and really appreciate this. Also have made internal with portapotty at rear so can use at night. A consideration when you are older!😂 Thanks for a fantastic overall review.
It’s good to see Australian made receiving some airtime! All four conversions are great products.
We’re releasing another version shortly, silent zips included and awnings will remain detachable 😉
Great 👍. Would you please consider integrated loading rails? It would save one the trouble of installing roof racks.
Idea being a choice of hardened roof (like a checkered floor) with integrated load rails/tracks for cargo.
Yeah, and the options of thicker mattresses for the glampers out there. 😁
Absolutely! We already offer both of these options ⚡️⚡️
Great stuff. I would go for your version. Only problem is that I'm based in Switzerland. Is there a chance to get a dealer somwhere in Europe in the near future which does import and looks after your brill product ? Cheers, Bruno
Very well done, I am getting a Headspace Conversion in September, was sold on the Mulgo but car took so long I decided to go Headspace when they started to offer a Troopy option. Everything I am adding (where an option is available) will be Australian made
So happy with our Australian made Mulgo.
So well made, looks so slimline too
Sick vid Gav! Been watching the troops build for a while keen to see more!
What may not be obvious but:
- if you have solar panels on the roof, the open angle of the headspace is the worst
- the headspace also has the biggest attack area if windy, which is the most critical weather condition for these roof conversions
- with the slim version you cannot leave your bedding in the roof
- if you are overlanding worldwide I would choose the brand that is the biggest and also available in America, Europe, Africa (Alu Cab)
Are you saying you can’t leave your betting in the headpscape??
We’re shipping all over the world :)
@@gavinfleay that is why Overland Travellers changed it to the high roof conversion
@@headspacecampers currently travelling with my Aussie Troopy in North America and happy they have Alu Cab in stock here without waiting time. (before in Europe, which was the same and next Africa)
Some very good points made Marius 🤙
Muy buena comparación, buen video, saludos de un colombiano desde Brasil .
Great video but watching it with earphones it kept swapping the audio to left and right . Maybe a quick audio fix would fix this issue ! Ripper job tho
Great to see a comparison between them all. They all look good, happy travels 😊
Thanks for doing the hard yards and giving a non biased compara.
Great video mate thankyou! , it's just missed if you had dramas tucking the sides in when closing - you featured that with all the other reviews but yours
Exactly. Well spotted
Great vid man well done
excellent video 👍 Headspace nailed it 👏
I’ve have an alu cab RTT which is really good but I don’t like how bulky it is…but I’m really impressed with headspace nice design, slim and the split entry/exit point is a winner…thanks for the comparison 👌🏾
Nice work mate
Good comparison video. Might have been worth covering which of the roof conversions do and don’t come with parcel shelf storage above the dash. The Alu Innovation and Alu Cab do and the Mulgo and Headspace don’t. Unless it’s optional at all? Very handy for additional storage space.
Also there’s a bit of a difference in the awning and en-suite tent brackets that come with these conversions which could sway peoples decision on which one they prefer. For example the Mulgo has probably the largest brackets which bolt to the body of the car rather than the roof itself.
The South African conversions would be harder to source parts but keep in mind that Alu Cab are distributed through Iron Man and they have dealers all over Australia.
Pretty much any camp trailer or caravan repairer around Australia can fix or replace latches, hinges, zips, canvas or gas struts. We had this experience going around Australia with an Aussie made camp trailer that had a failed gas struts at one point. Went through a local caravan repair place rather than the actual dealer as they were far more expensive.
All great roof conversions which ever way people decide to go.
Good video comparing them. Something I’ve trying to do for long time. living in FNQ the awnings are definitely not an option if I have to open the windows and it is pissing down raining, same if I have to opening from the outside. But it looks good thou
Awesome comparison guys!
We are now thinking of doing the same...can I ask a few questions please?
1. Which Troopy did you buy/use to convert?
2. Which company did you use to do the roof conversion?
3. Which company did you use to do the kitchen conversion?
4. Which company did you use to do the GVM upgrade; if you did one.
Thx again!
Great work :)
Headspace for the win...by a considerable margin.
Great video. Thanks for this big effort. (audio seems to be single channel)
great info! Thanks a lot for der video and the details.
GREAT set up! Whats the weight of your vehicle?!
Excellent review mate - subscribed :D
I can tell you that Alu Innovation don’t fulfill their warranty obligations…
I’ve got an Alucab Hercules on one vehicle and the Kronos on another.
The Kronos canvas is really 2:21 loose and baggy to the extent where the car buffets during the lightest breezy nights.
AI admitted that the QC staff was fired from the company but that doesn’t help me in the slightest.
My next roof conversion will definitely not be from South Africa!
I think the Alu innovation one is v1 I have V2 and there is no way I can sleep like that and I’m shorter than him, I ended up splitting the hatch so we could wake up doing the night and go toilet without having to wake each other up. If I had my time again I’d go Headspace, unfortunately they weren’t around in WA when I did mine.
I only got this 4 months ago so must be v2, me and my Mrs definitely do.
I'm 5'9 🤷♂️
Great review.
You missed out the bonetti camper's full troopy conversion
The one question I would ask is what are they like in a storm with the canvas flapping around and the wind caching the awnings
Great video ☺️
Good comparison of the conversions but the line of questions sounded awful,bashing the South African brands and kinda promoting headspace ,sounded like an Ad, even closing yours and the specs (edited out) but the rest were shown! With 4x4 accessories,there isnt any perfect brand,its compromise and preference at the end of the day.cheers mate!
Hi mate, thanks for you comment. As this was filmed over a few days. The first one we did was the headspace and made a few slight changes for the better for the rest of the videos. The stats and measurements that I missed (assuming that’s what your taking about) I added these into the description information.
And in regards to the “bashing South African brands” this was not the case at all. A few day prior to filming this I put a post up in the Troopy Carriers Of Australia Facebook page and asked people what they wanted me to cover. Alot of the questions were about accessibility to spare parts from the South African brands, so I ensured that I covered it.
As for my comment saying why I choose Australian made. Simple because of the easy of communication and my personal choice to support Australian products.
Felt the same
Just trying to justify the spondooly i guess @SandyTracksOfficial
@@gavinfleayI see TREV 78 is up for sale for $170k 😂
Not sure you noticed but there was an audio issue (left and right ear alternated)
Around 2/4 minutes in.
Didnt detract but figured you might like some feedback
I would love to see which Cruisinator this lady had.
whats the TOYOTA truck model. And is it available in the U.S.
Mulgo for the win 😉
Are the aussie ones aluminum? I would have expected durability to be a key consiseration. Smacking tree branches, tip overs, etc
Is this US or AUS dollar
LETS GO HEADSPACE YEWWW
Nice
Sandy Tracks youtube channel?! For sure subscribing
Please convert this to mono. Listening on headphones with people hard panned to one side really sucks.
@@our_roadtrip how do I do that hahaha