{"product_id":"alu-cab-gen-3-r-rooftop-tent","title":"Alu-Cab Gen 3-R Rooftop Tent","description":"\u003ch2\u003eShort Summary\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe Alu-Cab Gen 3-R is a low-profile, expedition-grade hard-shell rooftop tent built for serious travel and quick, effortless setup. It’s \u003cstrong\u003esolar power compatible\u003c\/strong\u003e, insulated in the \u003cstrong\u003eroof and base\u003c\/strong\u003e, and includes smart comfort upgrades like \u003cstrong\u003e3D breathable mesh\u003c\/strong\u003e, an \u003cstrong\u003eintegrated heater vent\u003c\/strong\u003e, LED lighting, and internal power points.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eWhy This Product\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eWhen you’re overlanding through the Western Cape (or pushing further into remote routes), you don’t want a tent that takes time to set up, sleeps damp, or struggles with temperature swings. The Gen 3-R is designed for clients who want a fast-deploying rooftop tent with real insulation, smart ventilation, and modern convenience—so you arrive, pop it open, and get comfortable immediately.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eKey Features\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eLow-profile aerodynamic hard shell\u003c\/strong\u003e – streamlined for wind resistance and a sleeker roofline\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSolar power compatible\u003c\/strong\u003e – ready for a modern off-grid setup\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eIntegrated heater vent\u003c\/strong\u003e – improved cold-weather comfort and airflow management\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eRoof + base insulation\u003c\/strong\u003e – high-density closed-cell foam insulation top and bottom\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e3D breathable mesh under-mattress\u003c\/strong\u003e – helps reduce condensation and improves airflow\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eHeavy-duty double-layer 400gsm canvas\u003c\/strong\u003e – expedition-grade fabric with \u003cstrong\u003e\u0026gt;1000mm\u003c\/strong\u003e hydrostatic head rating\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eGas-strut assisted pop-up opening\u003c\/strong\u003e – quick setup when you park\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eCargo-ready shell\u003c\/strong\u003e – hard-shell design supports gear storage (supplier examples: kayaks, solar panels, etc.)\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eFull-length cargo rails\u003c\/strong\u003e – maximise extra storage space; \u003cstrong\u003e50kg rooftop load rating (cargo rails)\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eComfort mattress included\u003c\/strong\u003e – 70mm high-density foam with zip-off cover\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eConvenience built in\u003c\/strong\u003e – internal lighting + USB and Type C power points\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWeather protection included\u003c\/strong\u003e – rain cover standard + zippable rear awning\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePractical ladder system\u003c\/strong\u003e – quick-release telescopic ladder with wide, angled rungs; stows inside\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eIdeal For\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eOverlanders who want a \u003cstrong\u003efast setup expedition RTT\u003c\/strong\u003e for regular touring and remote trips\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eClients who camp year-round and want \u003cstrong\u003einsulation + heater venting\u003c\/strong\u003e for changing conditions\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAnyone who values a \u003cstrong\u003elow-profile hard shell\u003c\/strong\u003e for aerodynamics and everyday drivability\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eBuilds needing \u003cstrong\u003eroof cargo rails\u003c\/strong\u003e for additional gear (within rated limits)\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eCouples or solo travellers wanting premium comfort, ventilation, and modern power access\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eLocal Support from 4Matt Campers\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e4Matt Campers in Cape Town helps clients across the Western Cape choose the right Alu-Cab rooftop tent, confirm vehicle and rack compatibility, and plan a safe, clean fitment. If you want the Gen 3-R set up for your exact touring style (solar, awnings, roof loads), we’ll guide you through the right plan—so you avoid costly mistakes.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eTechnical Specifications\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eBrand:\u003c\/strong\u003e Alu-Cab\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eProduct Category:\u003c\/strong\u003e Expedition Hard-shell Rooftop Tent\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eConstruction:\u003c\/strong\u003e Lightweight aluminium frame\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eShell:\u003c\/strong\u003e Hard-shell design (cargo-capable)\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eFabric \/ Canvas:\u003c\/strong\u003e Double-layer 400gsm canvas\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eHydrostatic Head Rating:\u003c\/strong\u003e \u0026gt;1000mm\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eOpening Mechanism:\u003c\/strong\u003e Gas-strut assisted pop-up design\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eRooftop Load Rating (Cargo Rails):\u003c\/strong\u003e 50kg\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eVentilation:\u003c\/strong\u003e Raised air vent + 3D breathable mesh under-mattress\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eHeater Vent:\u003c\/strong\u003e Integrated\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eInsulation:\u003c\/strong\u003e Top and bottom high-density closed-cell foam insulation\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eAccess:\u003c\/strong\u003e 3-point access (door\/window on each side) with single zip opening\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eAwning:\u003c\/strong\u003e Zippable rear awning\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eRain Cover:\u003c\/strong\u003e Included (standard)\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eCargo Rails:\u003c\/strong\u003e Full-length\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSpring Pole Eyelets:\u003c\/strong\u003e Stainless steel\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eDimensions (Roof Closed)\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eInterior:\u003c\/strong\u003e 2100mm (L) × 1300mm (W)\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eExterior:\u003c\/strong\u003e 2300mm (L) × 1400mm (W) × 210mm (front) \/ 280mm (rear) (H)\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eDimensions (Roof Open)\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eInterior:\u003c\/strong\u003e 2100mm (L) × 1300mm (W) × 1600mm (H)\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eExterior:\u003c\/strong\u003e 2300mm (L) × 1400mm (W) ×  (H)\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003eNote: supplied spec shows “2000m [H]” which appears to be a typo.\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eWeight\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eExcluding mattress \u0026amp; ladder:\u003c\/strong\u003e ±76kg (±167.5lbs)\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eMattress weight:\u003c\/strong\u003e 3kg (7lbs)\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eTotal weight (incl. mattress \u0026amp; ladder):\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eMattress\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eType:\u003c\/strong\u003e 70mm high-density foam\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eCover:\u003c\/strong\u003e Zip-off cover\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWarranty:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eProduct SKU:\u003c\/strong\u003e RT-R-B\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eWhat’s Included\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAlu-Cab Gen 3-R rooftop tent (hard shell)\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e70mm high-density foam mattress with zip-off cover\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eRain cover (standard)\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eZippable rear awning\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eInternal lighting\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eInternal USB and Type C power points\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eQuick-release telescopic ladder (stows inside)\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eInternal storage pockets\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eCargo rails (full-length)\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eHeater vent + ventilation system (raised vent + 3D mesh)\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eOptional Fitment \/ Upgrade Notes\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSolar integration:\u003c\/strong\u003e Solar compatible—best paired with a properly planned vehicle power system (components and wiring to be confirmed per build).\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eRoof load planning:\u003c\/strong\u003e Cargo rails are rated to \u003cstrong\u003e50kg\u003c\/strong\u003e—confirm your rack\/vehicle limits and intended accessories during fitment.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eBedding storage:\u003c\/strong\u003e Designed with space to leave bedding inside (best to confirm what “light bedding” means for your preferred setup).\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eWant an expedition-ready rooftop tent that sets up fast and camps comfortably in any season? \u003cstrong\u003eEnquire now with 4Matt Campers in Cape Town\u003c\/strong\u003e for a Gen 3-R quote, fitment guidance, and a solar-ready setup plan for your vehicle.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eComplete Your Setup\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eBrowse the full \u003ca href=\"\/collections\/alu-cab\"\u003eAlu-Cab range\u003c\/a\u003e, our \u003ca href=\"\/collections\/rooftop-tents\"\u003erooftop tents\u003c\/a\u003e and \u003ca href=\"\/collections\/awnings\"\u003e4x4 awnings\u003c\/a\u003e. Add a \u003ca href=\"\/collections\/ground-sheets\"\u003esand-free ground sheet\u003c\/a\u003e to finish your camp.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eFAQ\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eIs the Gen 3-R solar-ready?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eYes, it’s listed as \u003cstrong\u003esolar power compatible\u003c\/strong\u003e. Your exact panel size, mounting, and wiring will depend on your rack and power system.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eHow does it handle condensation?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eIt includes a \u003cstrong\u003eraised air vent\u003c\/strong\u003e and \u003cstrong\u003e3D breathable mesh under the mattress\u003c\/strong\u003e to improve airflow and help reduce moisture buildup.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eCan I carry gear on top of the tent?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eThe Gen 3-R has \u003cstrong\u003efull-length cargo rails\u003c\/strong\u003e with a stated \u003cstrong\u003e50kg load rating\u003c\/strong\u003e (cargo rails). Confirm your overall rack and vehicle ratings before loading.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eDoes it include insulation for colder trips?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eYes—there is \u003cstrong\u003ehigh-density closed-cell foam insulation\u003c\/strong\u003e in the \u003cstrong\u003eroof and base\u003c\/strong\u003e, plus an \u003cstrong\u003eintegrated heater vent\u003c\/strong\u003e for improved cold-weather comfort.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Alu-Cab","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":46470239879353,"sku":null,"price":54995.0,"currency_code":"ZAR","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0764\/4587\/6409\/files\/ChatGPTImageFeb28_2026_12_51_20PM.png?v=1772277719","url":"https:\/\/www.4mattcampers.co.za\/products\/alu-cab-gen-3-r-rooftop-tent","provider":"4Matt Campers","version":"1.0","type":"link"}