
Blank canvas popup camper for midsize trucks. Drive Off/Slide On design for easy detachment. Carpeted interior with no internals — designed for custom builds. Pop-up tent with rooftop mattress. 7 LED dual-color lights. Solar wiring included. 50kg roof load rating.
The Alu-Cab Khaya Basic is a soft-side pop-up truck camper from Alu-Cab with a base price around $20,400. The soft-side design keeps weight low while providing shelter that pops up for full standing height when camped.
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full-size and up truck owners, Overlanders who want low-profile driving and full camp height, 3-season camping and occasional shoulder-season use, Truck owners who want to park in standard garages when the top is down.
The pop-up design gives you full standing height when camped but stays low for driving and parking. Built by Alu-Cab in Cape Town, Western Cape with dealer support available.
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You'll need at least a full-size truck. Always check your truck's payload rating on the driver's door sticker — manufacturer payload ratings vary significantly by trim and options.
The Alu-Cab Khaya Basic has a base MSRP of $20,400. Contact a dealer for current pricing and available inventory. Used models may be available at lower prices depending on condition and year.
Setup takes a few minutes — you need to raise the roof and secure the canvas sides. With practice, most owners get faster. The low travel profile is the tradeoff — much better fuel economy and garage clearance while driving.
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Canvas sides mean less insulation and sound isolation compared to hard-side campers. Setup/teardown adds time compared to always-ready hardside campers. No built-in bathroom — you'll need a portable toilet or use campground facilities. Canvas requires maintenance and can wear over time, especially in harsh UV or sustained wet conditions.
The Alu-Cab Khaya Basic features construction. Alu-Cab has an established dealer network providing warranty and service support.
As a pop-up, the Alu-Cab Khaya Basic requires raising the roof before camping. The tradeoff is a much lower travel profile for better fuel economy, less wind resistance, and garage parking.
The Alu-Cab Khaya Basic starts at $20,400. This is a mid-range price point that balances features and cost for the category.