
Modular popup camper that evolves with your needs. Start with a flat roof and add the camper tent later. Customizable two-sleeper setup with internal access. 150kg roof load rating, smooth formed finish, integrated rooftop rails. Built-in air vent, solar-ready integration. Available for midsize and full-size trucks with beds from 5ft to 6.5ft.
The Alu-Cab ModCAP Camper is a soft-side pop-up truck camper from Alu-Cab weighing 520 lbs with a base price around $11,999. The soft-side design keeps weight low while providing shelter that pops up for full standing height when camped. Fits short and long bed trucks.
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midsize truck owners who need to watch payload, 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.
At 520 lbs, it keeps payload impact manageable even on midsize trucks. 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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The Alu-Cab ModCAP Camper has a dry weight of 520 lbs (630 lbs wet/loaded). You'll need at least a midsize truck and it fits both short-bed and long-bed configurations. 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 ModCAP Camper has a base MSRP of $11,999 and can go up to $14,400 fully loaded with options. Contact a dealer for current pricing and available inventory. Used models may be available at lower prices depending on condition and year.
Setup typically takes about 3 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. Interior height may be tight for taller campers when the pop-up is deployed.
The Alu-Cab ModCAP Camper weighs 520 lbs dry. This is on the lighter end for its class, leaving more payload headroom for gear and passengers.
The Alu-Cab ModCAP Camper features aluminum frame and aluminum shell construction. Alu-Cab has an established dealer network providing warranty and service support.
As a pop-up, the Alu-Cab ModCAP Camper requires raising the roof before camping — typically around 3 minutes. The tradeoff is a much lower travel profile for better fuel economy, less wind resistance, and garage parking.
The Alu-Cab ModCAP Camper carries 13 gallons of fresh water. This is a compact system best suited for short trips or campgrounds with water hookups.
The Alu-Cab ModCAP Camper starts at $11,999 and can reach $14,400 loaded. This is an affordable entry point for truck camping. You get solid value without breaking the bank.