Alu-Cab Gen 3 R Expedition Rooftop Tent

Gen 3-R Expedition Rooftop Tent by Alu-Cab – Black

The Gen 3-R is our most advanced expedition tent – built for serious travel and effortless setup.

Its low-profile, solar-ready shell is sleek and aerodynamic, while the insulated interior helps maintain a comfortable climate, no matter the conditions.

Integrated LED lighting and USB-C ports add next-level convenience, and there’s room to leave your bedding inside, so it’s ready to deploy the moment you park.

Why the Gen 3-R?

Because comfort shouldn’t be a compromise.

The Gen 3-R offers expedition-grade durability with real-world usability – ideal for adventurers who want fast setup, smart storage and all-season performance without sacrificing modern comforts.

The New GEN 3-R Rooftop Tent Has Additional Features

• Updated look, which increases the rigidity of the rooftop tent
• Heater vent as a standard feature
• Solar panel input as a standard feature
• This upgrade now boasts a weight decrease to 76kgs

*Note: The Backrest and Drop-down Table are additional accessories to be purchased separately*

Features

• Side rain cover now comes as a standard feature
• Spec-built telescopic ladder with rungs that are broad and angled, making it far more comfortable to climb into the tent barefoot
• Single zip opening doors
• Zippable rear awning – the awning can zip up and stay rolled away. The awning only needs to be deployed when the weather dictates.
• Stainless steel eyelets for the spring poles
• Extended cargo rails create more room and additional options for fitment to the roof
• Raised air vent to help reduce condensation
• 3D breathable mesh to further assist with condensation
• The rooftop tent is made from a lightweight aluminium construction
• Built-in cargo rails for the fitment of optional load bars
• Hard-shell structure that can carry additional gear – solar panels, kayak, mountain bikes or camping table
• Streamlined aerodynamic profile
• 3-point access with a door/window on each side
• Gas-strut-assisted pop-up design
• Opens and closes in seconds so you can still go on that late-afternoon game drive
• 70 mm high-density foam mattress with zip-off cover
• Quick-release ladder that stows inside your tent when closed
• Storage pockets
• Internal USB power points
• Internal 12V plug point
• Internal lighting
• Rear door awning to keep the entrance dry
• Dual-layer canvas for better insulation and protection
• Water penetration/Water Column capability of the tent canvas is greater than 1000mm / 1m
• Wind-resistant design thanks to a single-sided opening
• Top and bottom foam insulation for class-leading insulation

Load Rating for Cargo Rails

The load rating for the cargo rails on the rooftop tent roof is 50kg. It is essential to note that the location of the load on the roof will determine how easily or how difficult it is to open the tent.
It is always recommended to place heavier loads towards the front of the tent and lighter loads, such as a solar panel, towards the rear.

Our upgraded pop-up Rooftop Tent features a new design language, a heater port, a built-in solar panel input and more! Roof-top tents are the perfect camping solution for those who want to enjoy nature without worrying about bugs, rain, or other weather conditions. They can be set up quickly, and they provide shelter from all types of weather.

When rooftop tents first hit the market, they were revolutionary, mostly because your tent and mattress (the two things that take up the most packing space) were now conveniently stored on your car roof. Of course, there are many more benefits to owning a rooftop tent, but likewise, there are plenty of cons, too.

Fortunately, most of these drawbacks are associated with soft-shell rooftop tents, as well as heavy canvas units that are difficult to flip open. For these reasons, our Expedition Tent has always followed a hard-shell design. The benefits of our rooftop tent include…

• A gas-strut-assisted design that takes seconds to open and close
• A three-point entry/exit layout so you don’t have to plan your campsite around your tent
• A more aerodynamic shape
• You can close the tent with your bedding inside, and lastly…
• Our Expedition Tent has always followed a hard-shell design.

What’s more, hard-shell tents typically last longer than their soft-shell equivalents, they’re also easier to clean, and far more resilient to rain, snow and windy weather conditions.

But most of all, from an overland-travel perspective (where you’re moving from one camp to the next), you just can’t beat the convenience of a pop-up roof top tent, which is why our ever-popular Expedition Tent is now in its 3rd Generation design.

Over the years, we’ve been continually improving our Expedition Tent, opting for a wider, more spacious layout, as well as a streamlined design that’s both aesthetically pleasing and far more aerodynamic.

But even more so, three critical features have always been important to us while developing our hard-shell roof top tent:

1) Comfort and Convenience

Buying a rooftop tent is no different to buying a household bed, where comfort is critical, which is why we’ve specked our Expedition Camping Tent with a generous 75 mm high-density foam mattress. We’ve also included a reading light, USB charging ports (for your mobile phone), a 12V power socket, and a series of storage pockets where you can keep your keys, books and even your shoes.

2) Functionality

Thanks to the Expedition Tent’s robust aluminium housing, you have the option of fitting our Alu-Cab load bars. This means you can still pack large, bulky items on top of your tent. Whether it be a solar panel, camping table, kayak, mountain bike, or our very own Roof Rack Tray, the Gen 3-R Rooftop Tent doesn’t prevent you from packing gear on your roof like other rooftop tents do.

3) Insulation

Recognising that our tents are used by extreme adventure travellers worldwide, we aimed to design a tent that provided the best possible insulation against both the blistering African heat and the sub-zero temperatures found in Europe and North America. That said, the Gen 3-R roof structure and base are generously insulated with a closed-cell foam lining, offering excellent comfort and insulation throughout the year. We’ve also included an awning cover over the tent’s rear door, which helps to keep rain, snow and frost off the rear opening.

TIME FOR AN UPGRADE

So, if you’re looking to upgrade your current rooftop tent with a far more durable, versatile and easy-to-use option, look no further than our Gen 3-R Hard Top Tent – a product that has evolved into a supremely comfortable, spacious, and fast-pitching home away from home.

Gen 3-R Specifications

Tent Structure & Materials

• Construction: Lightweight aluminium frame
• Shell: Hard-shell design for gear storage (kayaks, solar panels, etc.)
• Fabric: Double-layer 400gsm Canvas
• Hydrostatic Head Rating: >1000mm
• Aerodynamics: Streamlined profile for wind resistance
• Opening Mechanism: Gas-strut-assisted pop-up design
• Rooftop Load Rating: 50 kg (cargo rails)

Interior & Comfort

• Mattress: 70mm high-density foam with zip-off cover
• Ventilation: Raised air vent and 3D breathable mesh under-mattress
• Access: 3-point access (door/window on each side) with a single zip opening
• Awning: Zippable rear awning for weather protection
• Ladder: Quick-release spec-built telescopic ladder with wide, angled rungs that can be stowed inside your tent
• Storage: Internal storage pockets
• Power: Internal USB and Type-C power points
• Lighting: Internal lighting
• Insulation: Top and bottom high-density closed-cell foam insulation

Additional Features:

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