{"product_id":"2026-alu-star-alu-x-camper-front-runner-rooftop-tent","title":"2026 Alu-Star Alu-X Camper with Front Runner Rooftop Tent \u0026 Awning","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eA new Alu-X with the camp already on it: a Front Runner rooftop tent, a 2.5 m Front Runner awning, two rear drawers and a fridge slide, on Alu-Star’s all-aluminium monocoque trailer.\u003c\/strong\u003e The \u003cstrong\u003e2026 Alu-Star Alu-X Camper\u003c\/strong\u003e is the smallest trailer in the Alu-Star range, light enough on its 750 kg base GVM to tow on a Code B licence. This unit is built up with the options below. As the authorised Alu-Star dealer serving the Western Cape, Cape Town and the rest of South Africa, 4Matt Campers sells it with finance, trade-ins and nationwide delivery available.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch3\u003eWho it suits\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003eAnyone who wants a light, compact camping trailer with the tent, shade and storage sorted from day one. At Alu-Star’s 750 kg base GVM it tows on a Code B licence, behind smaller vehicles as well as full-size 4x4s. Making camp means unfolding the rooftop tent, swinging the awning out on its brackets and pulling out the drawers.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch3\u003eSleeping\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eFront Runner Feather-Lite II rooftop tent\u003c\/strong\u003e mounted on the \u003cstrong\u003ealuminium lid rack\u003c\/strong\u003e, with a mattress inside\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eMesh windows and a ladder for getting in and out\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eThe tent packs down into its cover on the lid rack for travel\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\u003ch3\u003eStorage\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eRear drawers with a fixed deck\u003c\/strong\u003e: two drawers slide out behind the rear door, under a fixed deck\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eFridge slide with divider\u003c\/strong\u003e behind the side door, ready for your fridge (no fridge included)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eA \u003cstrong\u003epartition\u003c\/strong\u003e to divide the load box\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eHollow-core aluminium box, 1 800 mm long and 790 mm high inside\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\u003ch3\u003eShade\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eFront Runner Easy-Out awning\u003c\/strong\u003e, 2.5 m, black\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eAdjustable awning brackets\u003c\/strong\u003e that raise the awning above the rooftop tent\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\u003ch3\u003eBuild \u0026amp; running gear\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eIntegral aluminium monocoque chassis and floor\u003c\/strong\u003e with a hollow-core aluminium box body, as Alu-Star builds the Alu-X\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003e1 600 kg unbraked axle\u003c\/strong\u003e (6 stud, 139.7 mm PCD) with a parabolic single leaf spring and shock absorbers\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003e225R15C tyres on steel rims\u003c\/strong\u003e, with the spare wheel on the rear door\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eAluminium nose cone\u003c\/strong\u003e, aluminium mudguards, jockey wheel and clamp, and a set of two \u003cstrong\u003ealuminium park stands\u003c\/strong\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eRear swing-open door with a container-type lock, LED tail and number plate lights, and a 7-pin ISO trailer plug\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eAlu-Star lists the Alu-X at a \u003cstrong\u003e250 kg base tare and 750 kg base GVM\u003c\/strong\u003e before options. We confirm this unit’s figures from its papers before sale.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\u003ch3\u003eAdd to it later\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003eAlu-Star’s option list includes run-in brakes, saddle boxes, a camping table that stores in the lid rack, a 240V inlet with multi-plug and camp lead, a gas bottle holder and a jerry can holder, with water tanks and a 12V battery system on request. We fit the rest of your camp too: \u003ca href=\"\/collections\/front-runner\"\u003eFront Runner\u003c\/a\u003e racks and gear, fridges from \u003ca href=\"\/collections\/national-luna\"\u003eNational Luna\u003c\/a\u003e and \u003ca href=\"\/collections\/flex-adventures\"\u003eFlex\u003c\/a\u003e, and power from \u003ca href=\"\/collections\/lumeno\"\u003eLumeno\u003c\/a\u003e and \u003ca href=\"\/collections\/renogy\"\u003eRenogy\u003c\/a\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch3\u003eWhy buy from 4Matt Campers\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eAuthorised Alu-Star dealer\u003c\/strong\u003e: a factory-built trailer with after-sales support.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eFinance available\u003c\/strong\u003e and \u003cstrong\u003etrade-ins welcome.\u003c\/strong\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eNationwide delivery\u003c\/strong\u003e across South Africa.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eShowroom viewings welcome\u003c\/strong\u003e in the Western Cape: \u003ca href=\"\/pages\/book-a-showroom-visit\"\u003ebook a viewing\u003c\/a\u003e.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\u003ch3\u003eQuick specs\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003ctable\u003e\u003ctbody\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eYear\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e2026\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eMake \/ Model\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eAlu-Star Alu-X Camper\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eCondition\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eNew\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePrice\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eR149 892.53\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eConstruction\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eIntegral aluminium monocoque chassis and floor, hollow-core aluminium box body\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eInternal box\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e1 800 mm long × 790 mm high × 1 200 mm wide (1 100 mm on the narrow build for smaller vehicles)\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eBase tare\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e250 kg (Alu-Star spec, before options)\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eBase GVM\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e750 kg (Alu-Star spec)\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eAxle \u0026amp; suspension\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e1 600 kg unbraked axle (6 stud, 139.7 mm PCD), parabolic single leaf spring, shock absorbers\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWheels\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e225R15C on steel rims, spare wheel on the rear door\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eRooftop tent\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eFront Runner Feather-Lite II, on the aluminium lid rack\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eAwning\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eFront Runner Easy-Out, 2.5 m, black, on adjustable awning brackets\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eStorage\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eRear drawers with fixed deck, fridge slide with divider, partition\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eExterior\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eAluminium nose cone, aluminium mudguards, jockey wheel and clamp, aluminium park stands (set of 2)\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eDoors \u0026amp; lock\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eRear swing-open door with container-type lock\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eLights \u0026amp; plug\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eLED tail and number plate lights, 7-pin ISO trailer plug\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eTow licence\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eCode B\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePaperwork\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eNaTIS introduction and data dot included; licence and registration by the owner\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eFinance\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eAvailable\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eLocation\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eWestern Cape and Cape Town, delivered across South Africa\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003c\/tbody\u003e\u003c\/table\u003e\u003ch3\u003eQuestions buyers ask\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWhat licence do I need to tow this Alu-X?\u003c\/strong\u003e A Code B licence. Alu-Star builds the Alu-X on an unbraked axle with a 750 kg base GVM, which is within the Code B limit. The tent, awning and drawers add weight, so 4Matt Campers confirms this unit’s tare and GVM from its papers and checks them against your vehicle before you buy.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWhat is included in the price?\u003c\/strong\u003e The Alu-X Camper base trailer plus every option fitted to this unit: the aluminium nose cone, lid rack and park stands, a fridge slide with divider, rear drawers with a fixed deck, a partition, the Front Runner Feather-Lite II rooftop tent, the Front Runner Easy-Out 2.5 m awning and adjustable awning brackets. NaTIS introduction and a data dot are included; licence and registration are by the owner.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eDoes it come with a fridge, water tank or battery system?\u003c\/strong\u003e No. The fridge slide is ready for your fridge, and Alu-Star offers water tanks and a 12V battery system on request. We can quote and fit them, with fridges from National Luna and Flex and power from Lumeno and Renogy.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eCan I add brakes or more storage later?\u003c\/strong\u003e Yes. Alu-Star’s option list includes run-in brakes (GVM 1 600 kg), saddle boxes, a camping table that stores in the lid rack, a 240V inlet with multi-plug and camp lead, a gas bottle holder and a jerry can holder. With brakes the GVM goes over 750 kg, so towing it then needs a Code EB licence.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eCan I finance this trailer or trade in my current one?\u003c\/strong\u003e Yes to both. Finance is arranged in-house and trade-ins are welcome, with nationwide delivery across South Africa.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eInterested in this Alu-X?\u003c\/strong\u003e \u003ca href=\"\/pages\/book-a-showroom-visit\"\u003eBook a viewing\u003c\/a\u003e or ask us about finance and trade-in. Compare the base \u003ca href=\"\/products\/alu-star-alu-x-camper\"\u003eAlu-Star Alu-X Camper\u003c\/a\u003e, the larger \u003ca href=\"\/products\/alu-star-tracker\"\u003eTracker\u003c\/a\u003e and \u003ca href=\"\/products\/alu-star-ranger\"\u003eRanger\u003c\/a\u003e, or browse the full \u003ca href=\"\/collections\/alu-star-trailers\"\u003eAlu-Star range\u003c\/a\u003e and \u003ca href=\"\/collections\/new-off-road-caravans\"\u003enew caravans \u0026amp; trailers\u003c\/a\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Alu-Star","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":68134576488633,"sku":"NEW-AS-ALUX-FR-2026","price":149892.53,"currency_code":"ZAR","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0764\/4587\/6409\/files\/2026-alu-star-alu-x-front-runner-08.jpg?v=1793693186","url":"https:\/\/www.4mattcampers.co.za\/products\/2026-alu-star-alu-x-camper-front-runner-rooftop-tent","provider":"4Matt Campers","version":"1.0","type":"link"}