Wow, mule expedition must be really happy to have a customer like you. Congrats, you probably worked hard to afford this and it's time to reap the rewards.
It was a pleasure working with Mule. Yes, I have been blessed with this opportunity. Some people invest in vacation homes or boats. This is how we wanted to invest in ourselves.
My local dealer up here in Alaska, shout out to Total Truck, I sent them a message saying I was very interested. They sent me an estimate with everything you could get, itemized, including labor, etc. And told me, do some thinking, what you can do without, what you can do later, and what you can do yourself. So I really appreciate your videos, seeing all the options you got, which you love, etc, is helping me make some decisions.
I'm so glad my video helped. There are so many ways one could configure their setup for their needs. I feel the right configuration is what makes you want to use your setup every week. If you're not sure what that setup looks like for you. Go more barebones for a few months to see what works and what's missing for your needs. Regardless, I don't think you can go wrong with an Alu-Cab build. Cheers.
One more comment. Good thinking on upgrading the brakes too. Seems a lot of folks want to upgrade power and add suspension support for weight but neglect to increase the stopping power. Thanks for helping keep yourselves and the rest of us safe out there.
Great rundown on the cost for an Alu Cab! I got mine last year in October for my Toyota Tundra.. Purchased with just the undermount table bracket and table at that time.. I slowly started to purchase everything and I am still not finished! lol my total here in Canada so far is at 44,000 and did everything myself. no Goose Gear but all 8020 build for my cabinets and countertops etc. no Dickerson fireplace ... way to expensive for the ambiance of a fire where a diesel heater is much more practical and works great ! also installed hot water on demand. shower off the back. Put all my electrical system on the back wall of the rear seat delete along with a pullout kitchen with fridge. This freed up a ton of space in the Alu Cab. Waiting for some nicer weather here in Toronto to finish off the water system and test out! Just thought I would share my costs here.. take care maybe see you on the trails!
The cost sure does add up as you build things out to your liking. I'm at the age where I want it done right the first time LOL. We went with the Dickerson setup for the heat type, essentially zero condensation which is important if you live in the PNW. I did consider the diesel route, which we have in our Adventure Van. It works great, but I'm not wanting to carry extra fuel that I cannot use for my truck. Currently, I'm planning on adding additional fuel cans somewhere just to extend the Tacomas reach. Thanks for sharing, if you're in the PNW let us know.
Thanks for the breakdown Sean. More $ than I thought it would be, but can you put a price on MM’s ? Just like us Jeep guys stating it’s not about Miles Per Gallon… it’s about Smiles Per Mile. Slowly making my way through your videos since I am working in Eastern Oregon… trying to get some ideas. Good on you for making this a priority for your family. It’s my dream as well and hopefully I can make it come true within the next few years.
Look at the Trelino EVO. I have researched for hours. This will be my choice for my Alu Cab build out. Thank you endlessly for your wealth of knowledge. It has helped me out tremendously.
I'm so glad to hear that. That's the reason I wanted to make these videos. When I purchased mine, there was little firsthand non sponsored reviews. Another plus for the Alu-Cab I should have mentioned is how well it keeps dust out on really dusty trails. My wife mentioned it, and that's says a lot.
Did I miss something but what was the grand total for this lifestyle of the rich and famous adventure mobile? If you add the truck to the total it has to be more than I paid for my mom's condo back in the late 90's I'll live with my coleman cooler $59.00
If you count everything.... mil-spec paint, etc. it would be just under 50k. Lots of money, but I owe my truck outright, it only has 104k on it. Hopefully, I get 10 years before I have to start thinking about a new engine or transmission.
Love how the build is coming along Congrats…One thing I have noticed that Nobody is talking about a good AC set up for these Alu cabs. We live in FL and Good AC is a must…
I think a realistic AC unit in this type of setup would be hard to justify the upfront cost for the unit vs. how well it would really work. After all, when you're popped open, it's a canvas wall on the second floor. We have a portable fan, and seak higher ground when it's really hot.
@@seandawnvantures2001 I can tell by your response you have never camped in hot weather for a long period of time. In the south in the summer time low’s are still in the high 70’s low 80’s with very high humidity Fans are Not going to cut it. Thanks for the response though. I will keep looking, I probably will have to come up with my own set up. Thanks for the response…
@@pablochacon5364 LOL I have lived in the Midwest before. I know you're looking for something for high heat and high humidity. My point is, if that is a major need, the Alu Cab setup might not be right for you. In our van with solid walls, we have 345 ah of lithium and an AC. Even with this setup the AC might run for about 8 hours before draining the batteries. I'm thinking you would be better off with something with solid walls. That said, if you do find something that works, let me know what you came up with. Good luck.
@@seandawnvantures2001 Loved the video and showing what it costs. However, the heat he speaks of is unbearable. I've lived in the midwest and it doesn't compare to what we deal with in the South. Even during the Fall. We mow yards at Christmas time to get ready for guests. What does that tell you? :) Anyway, love the setup.
Really nice setup. When it’s going on the rig you plan on keeping for a long time better to spend the green and get it right rather than compromising and regretting later. Thanks for being upfront with the costs. Mule should use your rig for show and tell and events.
yo, glad to see you're loving the alu-cab. i have been using a thetford porta potti for about 2 years, super easy to deal with and haven't had any issues with smell as long as you keep a little vinegar or something like rid-x around and dump frequently. looking forward to seeing some trips!
Thanks for the feedback, we ended up getting Cleanwaste Portable Toilet for this setup. In our van we have a Cassette toilet which we love. For us, we're hoping for a better space saving option. Hence the collapsible version.
Nice glad I found you guys I’m in the pnw also and have been adventuring since 5.I love the alucab series well put together and looks great on a truck especially for a daily.I’m 6-3 in and wonder how it will accommodate me
You could be 7' and still have room if you're on a long bed. I'm sure there would still be plenty of room on a short bed. Where are you located in the PNW?
@SuperBossup1 I'm in Port Angeles. This setup is topnotch, in my opinion. You can't go wrong if you have it professionally installed. DIY, could go either way.
Great Build and very nicely done. I didn't realize the red arc was so expensive! I'd spend $4000 on a delta pro kit with solar panels and call it a day lol. I'm going to put a Alucab on the back of my PXL RAM 2500 next year. Love the setup!
No wind noise to speak of. Fuel, heck yes! But it's hard to gauge how much the campers has to do with it since I regeared it and have bigger tires on it.
I was told it's a non-refundable deposit 50% of the materials and...then the 3-month wait time what if the camper happens to fall off the damn boat LOL kind of a risk I think
I'm a true fan of the Alu Cab Canopy. But there's couple of big issues to consider when deciding if this is the option for you. First, it doesn't make any sense whatsoever to install one of these on a non dedicated overland rig. Daily driving a setup like this would suck. Fuel consumption is horrible, and let's not mention the additional wear and tear on the rig, The second is the cost. Not including the truck and brake upgrade. You have over $40k invested. Spend a few bucks more and one can buy a trailer that can go where most trucks can't. (patriot X1 or X3). Install the minimum required upgrades to your daily driver, which you can later sell or trade-in easily when the time comes. Although these trailers can go anywhere, you can also pull them behind any vehicle that can tow a ton. Like a cargo van. I do like the Alu cab, but not on a daily and not at the current price point.
Keep in mind, my commute it 3 miles, and my wife's truck is our errands rig. Beside our Alu-Cab, we also have an adventure van and an offroad trailer. We spread weae and tear throughout. Cheers
At almost $45k invested in this setup I am curious why you decided to go this route over something custom built like a tray/camper combo setup or slide in unit (weight aside since you clearly are closing that gap fully fitted out)? Looking to build out a Tacoma this summer and exploring all options.
With our Adenture Van being our primary adventure rig, the Alu Cab offered us just what we needed. Rugged enough to get us deep in the woods while offering some of the comforts as our van.
@@seandawnvantures2001 still makes no sense, YOU made the video that included pricing. A tally at the end would have been nice, and it would help me decide if I wanted to go this way.
I could have saved about 15k if I did it myself, but as I said in my videos, our day jobs keep us plenty busy. If I did this job. I would miss this season for sur. Forr me, that's not worth it. Life is short, and I'm in to making memories.
Wow, mule expedition must be really happy to have a customer like you. Congrats, you probably worked hard to afford this and it's time to reap the rewards.
It was a pleasure working with Mule. Yes, I have been blessed with this opportunity. Some people invest in vacation homes or boats. This is how we wanted to invest in ourselves.
What a great job!!
@mm6149 I'm glad it was helpful. My hope was that this would appeal to serious buyers.
My local dealer up here in Alaska, shout out to Total Truck, I sent them a message saying I was very interested. They sent me an estimate with everything you could get, itemized, including labor, etc. And told me, do some thinking, what you can do without, what you can do later, and what you can do yourself. So I really appreciate your videos, seeing all the options you got, which you love, etc, is helping me make some decisions.
I'm so glad my video helped. There are so many ways one could configure their setup for their needs. I feel the right configuration is what makes you want to use your setup every week. If you're not sure what that setup looks like for you. Go more barebones for a few months to see what works and what's missing for your needs. Regardless, I don't think you can go wrong with an Alu-Cab build. Cheers.
Thanks from Anchorage. Going to go talk to them soon about a build!
One more comment.
Good thinking on upgrading the brakes too. Seems a lot of folks want to upgrade power and add suspension support for weight but neglect to increase the stopping power. Thanks for helping keep yourselves and the rest of us safe out there.
You got protect your investment and life 🤟
Great rundown on the cost for an Alu Cab! I got mine last year in October for my Toyota Tundra.. Purchased with just the undermount table bracket and table at that time.. I slowly started to purchase everything and I am still not finished! lol my total here in Canada so far is at 44,000 and did everything myself. no Goose Gear but all 8020 build for my cabinets and countertops etc. no Dickerson fireplace ... way to expensive for the ambiance of a fire where a diesel heater is much more practical and works great ! also installed hot water on demand. shower off the back. Put all my electrical system on the back wall of the rear seat delete along with a pullout kitchen with fridge. This freed up a ton of space in the Alu Cab. Waiting for some nicer weather here in Toronto to finish off the water system and test out! Just thought I would share my costs here.. take care maybe see you on the trails!
The cost sure does add up as you build things out to your liking. I'm at the age where I want it done right the first time LOL. We went with the Dickerson setup for the heat type, essentially zero condensation which is important if you live in the PNW. I did consider the diesel route, which we have in our Adventure Van. It works great, but I'm not wanting to carry extra fuel that I cannot use for my truck. Currently, I'm planning on adding additional fuel cans somewhere just to extend the Tacomas reach. Thanks for sharing, if you're in the PNW let us know.
Just shows you, people in Africa can design and build world beating equipment.
Thank you so much. The "little" stuff really added up!
Thanks for the breakdown Sean. More $ than I thought it would be, but can you put a price on MM’s ?
Just like us Jeep guys stating it’s not about Miles Per Gallon… it’s about Smiles Per Mile.
Slowly making my way through your videos since I am working in Eastern Oregon… trying to get some ideas.
Good on you for making this a priority for your family. It’s my dream as well and hopefully I can make it come true within the next few years.
Look at the Trelino EVO. I have researched for hours. This will be my choice for my Alu Cab build out. Thank you endlessly for your wealth of knowledge. It has helped me out tremendously.
I'm so glad to hear that. That's the reason I wanted to make these videos. When I purchased mine, there was little firsthand non sponsored reviews. Another plus for the Alu-Cab I should have mentioned is how well it keeps dust out on really dusty trails. My wife mentioned it, and that's says a lot.
Insane, 2 rigs we only dream of, and you have both!$$$
Thanks, man. Lots of hard work and luck were needed.
Did I miss something but what was the grand total for this lifestyle of the rich and famous adventure mobile? If you add the truck to the total it has to be more than I paid for my mom's condo back in the late 90's I'll live with my coleman cooler $59.00
If you count everything.... mil-spec paint, etc. it would be just under 50k. Lots of money, but I owe my truck outright, it only has 104k on it. Hopefully, I get 10 years before I have to start thinking about a new engine or transmission.
@XFunvideoz its definitely not cheap. In our state the cost is about 1/10 the price of an average home.
+1 wrappon toilet, we love it. Great setup!
Thank you for making a great video. The numbers matter and it took a lot of Fl effort, but we appreciate it. Super amazing. Awesome
Thank you. My hope is that people can make an informed decision before heading down the path of configuration.
Love how the build is coming along Congrats…One thing I have noticed that Nobody is talking about a good AC set up for these Alu cabs. We live in FL and Good AC is a must…
I think a realistic AC unit in this type of setup would be hard to justify the upfront cost for the unit vs. how well it would really work. After all, when you're popped open, it's a canvas wall on the second floor. We have a portable fan, and seak higher ground when it's really hot.
@@seandawnvantures2001 I can tell by your response you have never camped in hot weather for a long period of time. In the south in the summer time low’s are still in the high 70’s low 80’s with very high humidity Fans are Not going to cut it.
Thanks for the response though. I will keep looking, I probably will have to come up with my own set up. Thanks for the response…
@@pablochacon5364 LOL I have lived in the Midwest before. I know you're looking for something for high heat and high humidity. My point is, if that is a major need, the Alu Cab setup might not be right for you. In our van with solid walls, we have 345 ah of lithium and an AC. Even with this setup the AC might run for about 8 hours before draining the batteries. I'm thinking you would be better off with something with solid walls. That said, if you do find something that works, let me know what you came up with. Good luck.
@@seandawnvantures2001 Loved the video and showing what it costs. However, the heat he speaks of is unbearable. I've lived in the midwest and it doesn't compare to what we deal with in the South. Even during the Fall. We mow yards at Christmas time to get ready for guests. What does that tell you? :) Anyway, love the setup.
Really nice setup. When it’s going on the rig you plan on keeping for a long time better to spend the green and get it right rather than compromising and regretting later. Thanks for being upfront with the costs.
Mule should use your rig for show and tell and events.
Thank you. I agree, if you plan on using it, and keeping it forever. Do it right the first time.
Awesome Setup
yo, glad to see you're loving the alu-cab. i have been using a thetford porta potti for about 2 years, super easy to deal with and haven't had any issues with smell as long as you keep a little vinegar or something like rid-x around and dump frequently. looking forward to seeing some trips!
Thanks for the feedback, we ended up getting
Cleanwaste Portable Toilet for this setup. In our van we have a Cassette toilet which we love. For us, we're hoping for a better space saving option. Hence the collapsible version.
Thank you for sharing those numbers. Actually, it's a lot lower than I expected.
Nice glad I found you guys I’m in the pnw also and have been adventuring since 5.I love the alucab series well put together and looks great on a truck especially for a daily.I’m 6-3 in and wonder how it will accommodate me
You could be 7' and still have room if you're on a long bed. I'm sure there would still be plenty of room on a short bed. Where are you located in the PNW?
@@seandawnvantures2001 I’m located in Lakewood by jblm.I’m considering the project m but I just live the alucab it would be the cabin for my ram 2500.
@SuperBossup1 I'm in Port Angeles. This setup is topnotch, in my opinion. You can't go wrong if you have it professionally installed. DIY, could go either way.
@@seandawnvantures2001 wow I frequent that place a ton. I need my next house to be on lake crescent 😆
@@Suavveb that's my wife's dream place to have a home. Way out of our price zone, so we adventure on.
What’s the garage cabinets behind you
How is it in regards to payload when all fitted out?
Its over 45,000 Canadian. Then its really hard to sell your truck with the Alucab. You end up parting out your setup. Getting pennies on the dollar.
If I ever decided to sell my truck, which I have no plans to. It wouldn't be on a general site. With my build, I would list it on Bring A Trailer.
Great Build and very nicely done. I didn't realize the red arc was so expensive! I'd spend $4000 on a delta pro kit with solar panels and call it a day lol. I'm going to put a Alucab on the back of my PXL RAM 2500 next year. Love the setup!
I'm glad it was helpful. Yes, the Redarc is expensive, but in my experience, the user interface is the best I have seen. Best of luck on your build.
Do you just leave all this stuff on for daily driving or do you have a separate dd car? It's a very awesome jeep!
If you subscribe to my channel, you will notice I have an Adventure Van, too. I use both as my daily drivers, but my commute is only 4 miles.
Great set up! Two questions here: have you noticed any wind noise after you install the camper and does it affect the fuel economy much?
No wind noise to speak of. Fuel, heck yes! But it's hard to gauge how much the campers has to do with it since I regeared it and have bigger tires on it.
Wrappon toilets 👌
so whats the total?
Buzz Kill. Appreciate the information though is enlightening. I knew was expensive but not to this extent.
Keep in mind that you only need the camper to start.
Man they sure make a killing on mounts and Molly plates
Right!
You forgot the total price everything added up!!
So do you know how this compares to the khaya slide in model cost?
Price wise, I believe that one is more expensive. Maybe another 10k. But don't quote me on that.
I was told it's a non-refundable deposit 50% of the materials and...then the 3-month wait time what if the camper happens to fall off the damn boat LOL kind of a risk I think
You can't be charged 50% for what's not been delivered. If it fell off a boat, they would have to ship another one.
Do you know how much all of this added to the weight for the build? Looking at something for a Power Wagon.
I haven't found a working scale around me, but I'm told by the experts about 7,500 lbs.
@@seandawnvantures2001that’s heavy AF
Here is the official scale weight. 2,800 lbs on the front axel, 3,500 on the rear
I'm a true fan of the Alu Cab Canopy.
But there's couple of big issues to consider when deciding if this is the option for you.
First, it doesn't make any sense whatsoever to install one of these on a non dedicated overland rig. Daily driving a setup like this would suck. Fuel consumption is horrible, and let's not mention the additional wear and tear on the rig,
The second is the cost. Not including the truck and brake upgrade. You have over $40k invested.
Spend a few bucks more and one can buy a trailer that can go where most trucks can't. (patriot X1 or X3).
Install the minimum required upgrades to your daily driver, which you can later sell or trade-in easily when the time comes.
Although these trailers can go anywhere, you can also pull them behind any vehicle that can tow a ton. Like a cargo van.
I do like the Alu cab, but not on a daily and not at the current price point.
Keep in mind, my commute it 3 miles, and my wife's truck is our errands rig.
Beside our Alu-Cab, we also have an adventure van and an offroad trailer. We spread weae and tear throughout.
Cheers
At almost $45k invested in this setup I am curious why you decided to go this route over something custom built like a tray/camper combo setup or slide in unit (weight aside since you clearly are closing that gap fully fitted out)? Looking to build out a Tacoma this summer and exploring all options.
With our Adenture Van being our primary adventure rig, the Alu Cab offered us just what we needed. Rugged enough to get us deep in the woods while offering some of the comforts as our van.
...my gosh that's expensive
Man I just couldn’t watch the video any longer after the initial coffee slurrrrp…
Doesn't sound like you needed the information that badly.
$5000.00 for labor on the fireplace install....Sorry man, they saw you coming.
I bet they're really happy to see you walking in.
So we're clear the 5k in labor was for almost all of it. Power, heater, water, cabinets, etc. install. Money well spent.
It was nice of you to price everything out, but I need my calculator to figure out the total. Why didn't you tell us the total in the video?
Because my build is my build. Everything I have might not be everything you want or need.
@@seandawnvantures2001 still makes no sense, YOU made the video that included pricing. A tally at the end would have been nice, and it would help me decide if I wanted to go this way.
@@JendellOverland everything you see is just over 50k. That's from OEM.
OMFG... they saw you coming you could have saved about 25k with just a small effort in DIY
I could have saved about 15k if I did it myself, but as I said in my videos, our day jobs keep us plenty busy. If I did this job. I would miss this season for sur. Forr me, that's not worth it. Life is short, and I'm in to making memories.
You say you're not made of money. Yeah you are. When you're not you don't talk about having one or two boats or houses.
Does this comment have anything to do with what the intended purpose of this video? No!