Living with Khaya: Finale | Alu-Cab Khaya Camper
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- Опубликовано: 9 июл 2018
- The Toyota Tacoma is comfortable and extremely capable. Equipped with two ARB Air-Lockers, the truck went wherever it was pointed without complaint. Clearance was sufficient for most degraded primitive roads one might encounter, and the Old Man Emu BP-51 suspension system gracefully beared the addition load without squatting or bouncing.
The BFGoodrich All-Terrain KO2s are my current tires of choice, and they provided the traction, ride-quality, and peace-of-mind that I have become accustomed to on my own vehicle.
While most domestic bed-campers are configured for cramped indoor living, the rugged Khaya Camper by Alu-Cab inspires outdoor living. Storage compartments open to the outside of the vehicle. Likewise, the shower and camp table are stowed on the outside of the vehicle, and the Alu-Cab Shadow-Awn opens up to provide a massive amount of shelter from the sun and the rain.
I loved the robust electrical system, with two underhood batteries by Off-Grid Engineering, and a house battery under a solar recharge system ensuring that power is never completely depleted.
I was also extremely fond of the on-board propane stove, 22 gallon water tank, sink, and pressurized water system. These items are luxuries that I quickly got used to!
Coming from a Jeep equipped with a camper-top, I was right at home in the Tacoma equipped with the Khaya Camper. The entire platform is more generously sized than my Jeep, but not so much that its mobility is inhibited on primitive roads. It’s right in that “goldilocks zone” of being spacious and comfortable, but still agile and manageable on technical trails.
This is a vehicle for adventurers who aren’t content at the local campground. It is an overlanding-platform for those who aspire to seek out unknown places along forgotten roads, and then stay there for a few days, weeks... or even months. 
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I love that you have no music. just long scenes of silence or the actual sound of nature, birds, wind etc. this is like meditation to watch.
Be sure to check out Chris' channel on RUclips -- Venture4WD! Thanks for watching!
Did anyone else cringe when the metal spoon hit that non stick pan?? Great video! LOVE that camper...too bad about the cost of them...
yes, I could almost hear my mom scolding me for not using a plastic paddle
Yeah I was like "nooooooooooooooooooo". I moan like hell if anyone does it to any of my stuff when we are out camping most weekends.
Its not a non stick. its cast iron
🤣 same
Fantastic quality of you're videos, thank you 😊🙏
That's awesome they let you stay on their farm
I really enjoyed your adventures and scenery route. Thank you for taking the time and effort into making this amazing experience to share with us! 👍
Be sure to check out Chris' channel on RUclips -- Venture4WD! Thanks for watching!
Enjoyed this series about the Khaya Camper a lot, subscribed and looking forward for more of this good stuff.
Thanks for watching! We recommend for more content like this, you checkout Chris on his channel at Venture4WD.
He forgot the Louisiana hot sauce for those scrambled eggs.
Nothing like some hot sauce and scrambled eggs! Thanks for watching!
I like your car, very nice
It’s really a sturdy camper, I get up once in the night and don’t want to go find a bathroom at 2 am so that camper isn’t for me, but it’s really great!
That is definitely a concern. We recommend a toilet from a company called Wrappon so that way you don't have to leave the camper. Thanks for watching!
You dont get the Tacoma over here in the UK/Ireland. Im now about to head off and read reviews comparing it to the Toyota Hilux which is what we get over here. Absolutely loved the Khaya camper, might just be my next plan of action. I've a good few videos of us overlanding in Ireland on my channel if anyone wants to check them out.
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This is awesome- just watched all 3 videos. This looks like a great alternative to the cool Troopy builds you see from Australia and/or South Africa that we can’t get in the states. How much does it weigh? It looks a little heavy on some of the trails. Is there a “tray” version that removes the bed to save weight and have more room?
wooden utensils would be a good one to use with eggs and anything in a stir fry pan/ pot
I enjoyed the videos. Watched all three loved the scenic views. Amazing camper. I almost purchased a Tacoma 3 years ago
I've wondered if I missed out on an amazingly capable truck ?. Are you gonna take another cross country trip ? If so I'd love to see the video of the adventure.
Thanks
Thank you for watching! Chris used our truck on the way back to our shop. The Tacoma is a great vehicle for off-roading and overlanding but there are quite a few vehicles on the market that are just as good, if not better in many ways! Be sure to check out Chris' channel on RUclips -- Venture4WD!
I'm not sure you have the pre-cleaner on the snorkel in the right orientation. I believe it is supposed to be directed to the back, not actually in the back. Not 100% sure though.
How does this only have 9k views? Subbed. Question how do you deal with trash and dirty dishes???
Hey Phill! Thank you for watching. This video was from a friend of ours - Chris. You can find his channel on RUclips at Venture4WD.
Is there room in the Khaya for a porta potty or a cassette toilet?
Hi Bill! We recommend a portable toilet from Wrappon. Thanks for watching!
beetlejuice bridge :P
I have a smart phone how do you get spread sheet, where your showing fuel, I have it on my computer.
Google Sheets is free, works on mobile devices
Personal question, no judgement. I watch alot of these vids of peeps living this kind of lifestyle. And they all seem to be just single persons and not couples. Is this by choice or is this kind of lifestyle more suited for single living, expense wise and all. Love your vids very relaxing keep up the great work!
Think he just went out to test out this rig. Don't know if he has any videos of him with his family besides his kid
Hi there we are a couple and I think its better with 2 people, we take turns driving and share the work of maintaining the vehicle ett.
There are a few couples we've seen out there! If you want to see more videos like this, be sure to checkout Chris' channel - Venture4WD! Thanks for watching!
I’m just gonna start reposting Chris’s videos.
Hello, we don't just repost Chris' videos. We work with Chris where he gave us episodes of his travels that were a bit different than what was on his channel. He also used to do weekly write-ups as well as photos. You can find those older posts on our website: ok4wd.com/blog/category/along-for-the-ride/
Thanks for watching.
With all the bells and whistles this rig has and like you said it was hot in some places. Does this have a fantastic fan or a/c? As nice as it is, it is a black metal box..
The sides are all covered in hollow storage spaces that keep the sun off the metal sides and the highest point has the 3 big windows. I don't think it is as bad as it looks and probably has more air exchange than a traditional slide in. But I would probably invest in a 12v USB wired fan or 2 for the Sunbelt if it was mine.
Carl Rice I didn’t consider the hollow spaces, thanks. However I tend to camp in the summer where it’s 100°+ with humidity so some sort of a/c would be a must. Have you tried Castillo’s camp soap? Use it on dishes, clothes, auto, skin, hair and won’t hurt the environment at all.
@@WulfricTheBlack I agree, while we are at the hunting camp in November there are also trips in the spring and summer to get ready for the season and sleeping in AC is a must for north FL summers.
The Khaya doesn't have an A/C unit, but it does have a heat option powered by diesel. These products are designed and made in South Africa and used all over the world. The outside can get hot but the inside stays much cooler. Thanks for watching!
How many miles for that money fill ups ..as is that diesel truck ..right..
could the khaya be fitted or custom sized for a jeep 4dr Rubicon? or would it be cheaper just to buy new vehicle?
Unfortunately it isn't. However, Ursa Minor has a product you may find useful for camping. We do have the Alu-Cab Canopy Camper available for the new Jeep Gladiator. Thanks for watching!
need to work on sponge bath skills of the truck TOP 2 BOTTOM
Seems like i seen this before.
If you follow Chris on his channel, Venture4WD, then you probably seen a lot of these scenes. Thanks for watching!
Is that a non-stick pan you were dragging a metal utensil across? You monster!
Be sure to check out Chris' channel on RUclips -- Venture4WD! Thanks for watching!
would someone be able to install and remove this camper themselves before and after trips?
Yes, the best part about the Khaya is it can be removed like any other traditional slide-in Camper
Non stick pan ruined
Lol!
I'd be too embarrassed to drive anything with New Jersey license plates on it.
That is why I commute from Pennsylvania! All joking aside, New Jersey is a beautiful state and we wouldn't change our location for the world. If you want to see more content from Chris, checkout his channel on RUclips -- Venture4WD. Thanks for watching! -James @ OK4WD
Cost of camper?
Hey Rich - the Alu-Cab Khaya Camper starts at $14K. The Alu-Cab Canopy Camper starts at $9400. Thanks for watching!
Holy sh*t - is it fn possible to make a video more bbb bbboring. Thank god for ff.
Nice video, great truck.. just alittle concerned about where the water from the shower goes.. ? Herbal Essence shampoo like most shampoos shouldnt just be emptied into the soil or general environment. Like I said nice video but that was concerning.
Thanks for watching! If you liked this video, you should check out more of Chris' videos on his channel -- Venture4WD.
Get a Van...........................
Did you see part 1?
Good luck doing that with your van
Vans are great! We are building one now for the owner and his wife to go across the U.S. for a few months (once COVID-19 passes). They definitely have a place and offer a lot more creature comforts. However, if off-roading is your focus in travels, you can run into the limits pretty quick whereas a built 4WD vehicle gives your more capability at the sacrifice of comfort and amenities. Thanks for watching!