Alibaba / AliExpress Camper Shell Thread

It seems to have a minimum purchase of two, but even then cheaper and possibly more useful then a smartcap. the only concerns I have looking at it are.
- how durable and water resistant are the windows in the double door area.
- could the outer molle handle the wind force of some max Trax mounted to it
- you lose a few inches of headroom at the opening due to lower hinge placement.
- the hinged molle may get in the way if trying to access gear from the side as you would need to awkwardly reach over it. Could be a good surface though depending how durable it is.

 

It's cute, but more moving parts more problems, I'd be wary of that design vs the simple design that others are happy with here. Really not sure what the big advantage is, a small fold out table? Surely there's other ways to achieve that .

As for the 2 limit, if you're interested I'd be very surprised if they didn't offer an individual item to you for a slightly higher cost.

 

I sent them a message and they offered a single unit at $679.50

 

How much is it shipped?

 

Has anyone modified a sliding front window into their alibaba canopy?

 

Have you talked to the supplier? They may be able to produce one that would fit.

 

Yes, with a higher MOQ though

 

You could see if they would be able to do it for a higher rate for an individual unit, or your next best option would be finding another supplier who's able to make one, or fashion one yourself out of plexiglass. It would be pretty expensive to get a custom window done for one of these, so I doubt anyone here has bothered. Buying this to save money after all

I notice that @dappstate got a sliding front window on his topper for his F150 (top of page 9), so they're out there somewhere, you might just have to try a different supplier. Personally I don't think it's going to be a big issue as a static window but YMMV.

 

https://www.alibaba.com/product-det...html?spm=a2700.shop_pl.41413.5.3626712129XQxR

I just ordered this off of Alibaba, should be here in October. I went with the folding aluminum hard-side for less wind noise and better sleep in bear territory. My last pop-up (four wheel campers) was crazy loud in the wind, hard to sleep like that.

 

I just picked up and installed mine this last weekend. I think I am one of the first customers on this new unit.

First night in it tonight to shake things down.

My order ended up taking longer than they quoted, I ordered early January and just received it late June. I'd anticipate 6 months.

 

Looking forward to seeing photos and impressions of these!

 

Any first impressions? I'd love to see some pics