THE NEXT EVOLUTION OF MODCAP
Alu-Cab ModCAP Tailgate Edition Camper
A true Alu-Cab truck camper. Your factory tailgate stays exactly where it belongs.
The Alu-Cab ModCAP Tailgate Edition Camper takes the modular aluminium architecture of the ModCAP system and builds it around something many truck owners simply don't want to give up: their factory tailgate.
You still get the secure aluminium canopy structure. You still get an integrated elevated sleeping system. You still get the rugged construction, side access and modularity that make ModCAP such a compelling overland platform.
But when it's time to get into the bed, you drop the tailgate just like you always have. Simple. Familiar. Useful. It is also the lightest ModCAP Camper in the lineup, shaving approximately 20 to 25 kg from the original ModCAP Camper while retaining the same strength-to-weight ratio.
WHY THE TAILGATE EDITION?
Because Some of Us Actually Like Our Tailgate.
The standard Alu-Cab ModCAP Canopy Camper replaces the factory tailgate with a full-height rear camper door. It's an excellent design, especially for customers who want walk-in rear access and a more integrated camper experience.
The Tailgate Edition takes a different approach.
Your original tailgate remains part of the truck. Drop it to load bikes. Sit on it at camp. Use it as a work surface. Slide cargo across it. Keep the familiar bed access your pickup was designed around.
You give up the full-height walk-in rear entrance, but gain a simpler configuration that preserves more of the everyday utility of the truck underneath it.
THE BEST OF BOTH WORLDS
Truck Cap Monday. Camper Friday.
During the week, the ModCAP Tailgate Edition gives you a secure, enclosed aluminium truck bed with large side access and the everyday functionality of your factory tailgate.
When the pavement ends, your sleeping system is already above you. No separate rooftop tent sitting on top of a conventional canopy. No ground tent packed into the bed. The canopy and sleeping system are engineered as one modular Alu-Cab platform.
BUILD YOUR MODCAP
One Platform. Your Configuration.
The ModCAP Tailgate Edition can be configured around how you use your truck, from a two-person adventure build to a full family camping setup.
SIDE CONFIGURATION
Solid Side Panels
Maximum privacy and security with a clean, purpose-built exterior. An excellent choice for gear-heavy overland builds, work use and customers who prioritize enclosed storage.
SIDE CONFIGURATION
Side Windows
Add natural light and visibility to the truck bed while retaining large gullwing-style side access. Ideal when the lower canopy will become part of your camp living space.
SECURITY
Lock It From Inside or Out
A new internal rotating-striker lock lets you open, close, lock and unlock the ModCAP Camper from inside as well as outside.
SLEEPING SETUP
2-Sleeper Tent
The streamlined choice for solo travellers and couples, combining elevated sleeping with the secure storage and modular utility of the ModCAP base.
SLEEPING SETUP
Family 4-Sleeper Tent
Turn the ModCAP platform into a family adventure camper with expanded sleeping capacity for up to four people.
COMPONENT BREAKDOWN
Exactly What's Included in Your ModCAP Tailgate Edition
The ModCAP Tailgate Edition is supplied as a complete configured system. Your selected side configuration, sleeping setup and vehicle application determine which Alu-Cab components are included in the build.
The price shown includes the required base, tent system and vehicle-specific mounting hardware for the selected configuration.
| Component | Configuration | Alu-Cab Part Number |
|---|---|---|
| Tailgate Base | Solid Side Panels | ALU CC2-BO-DC-TG |
| Tailgate Base | Side Windows | ALU CC2-BO-DC-TG-W |
| 2-Sleeper Tent | Tent | ALU CC2-BO-TENT |
| 2-Sleeper Tent | Tent Filler & Mount Kit | ALU CC2-A-BO-DC-TFM |
| Family 4-Sleeper Tent | Tent | ALU CC2-BO-FAM-TENT |
| Family 4-Sleeper Tent | Tent Filler & Mount Kit | ALU CC2-BO-FAM-DC-TMK |
Vehicle-Specific Mounting Bracket
Every released Mid-Size 5' Bed application also includes the correct vehicle-specific ModCAP Tailgate mounting bracket:
| Vehicle Application | Alu-Cab Part Number |
|---|---|
| Chevrolet Colorado / GMC Canyon 2023+ | ALU CC2-TG-CH17-M-BKT |
| Jeep Gladiator 2020+ | ALU CC2-TG-JG-M-BKT |
| Toyota Tacoma 2024+ | ALU CC2-TG-TT24-M-BKT |
| Toyota Tacoma 2016-2023 | ALU CC2-TG-TT-M-BKT |
Component part numbers are shown for reference. Your ModCAP Tailgate Edition is sold as a complete configured camper system based on the options selected above.
MODCAP MEANS MODULAR
Start With the Camper. Build the Adventure Rig Around It.
The real strength of ModCAP is that the camper doesn't need to be the end of your build. It's the foundation.
The Tailgate Edition retains the same modular accessory range as the original ModCAP Camper, allowing the truck to evolve as your needs change.
- Interior storage solutions
- MOLLE and gear mounting systems
- Lighting and electrical accessories
- Water storage
- Awning and camp accessories
- Roof and load-carrying accessories
- Recovery and expedition equipment
TRUCK & BED SIZE
Built to Grow Across the Truck Market
The ModCAP Tailgate Edition platform is planned around four major pickup bed configurations:
| Truck Size | Bed Length | Canadian Status |
|---|---|---|
| Mid-Size | 5' Bed | Released for Production |
| Mid-Size | 6' Bed | Coming Soon |
| Full-Size | 5.5' Bed | Coming Soon |
| Full-Size | 6.5' Bed | Coming Soon |
FIRST TO PRODUCTION
Mid-Size 5' Bed Applications
The first ModCAP Tailgate Edition configuration officially released for production is the Mid-Size 5' Bed.
Current released applications include:
- Chevrolet Colorado / GMC Canyon: 2023+
- Jeep Gladiator: 2020+
- Toyota Tacoma: 2024+
- Toyota Tacoma: 2016-2023
CANADIAN PRE-ORDER
Coming to Canada
Cap-it is now accepting pre-orders for released ModCAP Tailgate Edition configurations.
Current estimated Canadian arrival is Q4 2026 / Q1 2027. Timing remains subject to Alu-Cab production schedules, international freight and final vehicle-specific availability.
Additional Mid-Size and Full-Size configurations are expected to follow. Configurations that have not yet been released for production will appear as unavailable until ordering opens.
WHICH MODCAP?
Tailgate Edition or Standard ModCAP Canopy Camper?
Neither design is automatically better. They solve the rear of the truck differently.
| Feature | ModCAP Tailgate Edition | ModCAP Canopy Camper |
|---|---|---|
| Factory Tailgate | Retained | Removed |
| Rear Access | Factory tailgate | Full-height camper door |
| Walk-In Rear Entry | No | Yes |
| Pickup-Style Daily Utility | Maximum | Camper-focused |
| Integrated Sleeping | Yes | Yes |
| Best For | Customers who want a camper while preserving traditional pickup functionality | Customers who prioritize integrated walk-in camper access |
THE CAP-IT TAKE
Why the Tailgate Edition Makes So Much Sense
Truck owners tend to be very particular about how their truck works, and for many, the factory tailgate is part of that everyday usefulness.
That is what makes the ModCAP Tailgate Edition so compelling. It brings the Alu-Cab camper concept closer to the traditional pickup experience while still adding secure aluminium storage, an integrated sleeping system and the modularity that makes ModCAP such a strong platform.
For customers who want full-height walk-in rear access, the standard ModCAP Canopy Camper remains the better fit.
For customers who want a true camper system but still want their truck to feel and function like a pickup, the ModCAP Tailgate Edition may be the better answer.
FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS
Alu-Cab ModCAP Tailgate Edition FAQ
+What is the difference between the ModCAP Tailgate Edition and the standard ModCAP Canopy Camper?
+Does the ModCAP Tailgate Edition keep my factory tailgate?
+Can I order the ModCAP Tailgate Edition with side windows?
+What is the difference between the 2-Sleeper and Family 4-Sleeper configurations?
+Which trucks currently have confirmed ModCAP Tailgate Edition fitments?
+Will the ModCAP Tailgate Edition be available for full-size trucks and longer beds?
+Is the vehicle-specific mounting hardware included?
+When will the Alu-Cab ModCAP Tailgate Edition be available in Canada?
+Can Cap-it help me choose and install the correct ModCAP?
READY TO BUILD YOUR MODCAP?
Let's Make Sure You Get the Right One.
The ModCAP Tailgate Edition isn't a one-size-fits-all camper. Your truck, model year, bed length, side configuration and sleeping setup determine the correct system. Talk to your local Cap-it team and we'll help configure the right ModCAP for your truck and the way you plan to use it.
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