ALU-CAB CONTOUR
Premium One-Piece Aluminum Canopy | Solid Sides
Fully welded. Factory-built. Maximum privacy. No assembly required.
The Alu-Cab Contour Canopy is built for truck owners who want serious expedition capability without sacrificing refinement. Formed aluminum body panels, massive gullwing access, integrated roof rails and thoughtful sealing details create a canopy engineered as a complete product.
This Solid Side configuration replaces side glass with solid aluminum gullwing doors, providing greater cargo privacy, a clean exterior appearance and more usable interior surface area for building an organized storage system.
Built in South Africa. Shipped fully assembled. Ready to become the foundation of your Alu-Cab system.
LIMITED OVERSTOCK SALE • ENDS SEPTEMBER 8
2024+ Toyota Tacoma 5' Contour With Solid Sides
A limited number of 2024+ Tacoma 5' Solid Side Contour Canopies are $1,000 off while overstock inventory lasts. Regularly $5,495. Sale price $4,495 CAD.
Applies specifically to the 2024+ Toyota Tacoma 5' Solid Side application. Limited to available overstock inventory.
WHY CONTOUR?
You Can See Where the Engineering Went.
A premium canopy should offer more than covered storage. The Contour combines a fully welded aluminum shell with formed exterior panels, integrated roof rails, large access openings and expedition-focused hardware into one finished canopy.
Its exterior is cleaner and more vehicle-integrated than a traditional utility canopy, while underneath that refined shape is the same kind of functional thinking Alu-Cab has built its reputation around: low weight, serious carrying capacity, excellent access and an extensive ecosystem of compatible equipment.
Fully Welded Construction
Built as a single welded aluminum structure for rigidity, durability and strong long-term sealing performance.
Formed Aluminum Exterior
Formed panels create the distinctive Contour profile and give the canopy a cleaner, more integrated appearance on modern trucks.
Solid Side Gullwings
Full-size solid aluminum side doors provide outstanding cargo access while keeping equipment concealed from outside view.
Integrated Roof Rails
A built-in foundation for compatible load bars, racks, rooftop tents, awnings and adventure equipment.
Dust Management
A front-mounted positive-pressure vent is designed to help reduce dust ingress while travelling off pavement.
Integrated Lighting
Three internal LED lights on swivel brackets make the cargo area easier to use after dark.
BUILT BEFORE IT GETS TO YOUR TRUCK
One Piece. Fully Welded. No Assembly Required.
The Contour is manufactured as a fully welded, one-piece aluminum canopy. It does not arrive as a collection of structural panels that must first be assembled into a canopy.
The roof, body structure, door openings and major structural components are already built into a complete unit before it reaches Cap-it or your truck.
Factory-built in South Africa. Crated for transport. Professionally fitted to your truck.
SOLID SIDE ADVANTAGE
What Goes in the Truck Stays Out of Sight.
Sometimes the best window is no window at all. Solid aluminum side doors keep tools, recovery equipment, luggage, camping gear and everyday cargo concealed from outside view while maintaining the large gullwing openings that make the Contour so easy to use.
Removing the side glass also creates a clean, uninterrupted interior door surface. For customers planning storage, MOLLE-style organization or a more purpose-built cargo system, that additional usable interior space can be a significant advantage.
- Large gullwing access on both sides
- Full cargo concealment from side view
- Clean, uninterrupted exterior appearance
- More usable interior door surface
- Ideal foundation for organized storage systems
- Full rear-door access
- Tamper-resistant locking hardware
ENGINEERED TO CARRY
Lightweight Canopy. Serious Roof Capacity.
Aluminum construction keeps canopy weight relatively low while the rigid roof structure and integrated rails provide the foundation for serious gear-carrying capability.
*Approximate Solid Side canopy weight is 57 kg / 126 lb and may vary by vehicle application. Always observe the ratings of the canopy, vehicle, rack, mounting system and mounted equipment.
BUILT FOR REAL TRAVEL
Weather Protection Is More Than a Rubber Strip.
Alu-Cab builds multiple layers of weather and dust management into the Contour. A double door-seal system helps protect the cargo area from weather and debris, while centre-flex waterproof hinges are designed to reduce water dripping through the hinge area when the doors are raised in wet conditions.
At the front of the canopy, a positive-pressure air vent is designed to help reduce dust ingress while travelling on gravel roads and dusty trails.
A Note About Pickup-Bed Sealing
The canopy is only one part of the complete enclosure. Factory tailgates, bed seams and other truck-body openings may still allow water or dust into the pickup bed. Cap-it can assess your truck during installation and recommend additional bed or tailgate sealing where appropriate.
THE DETAILS ADD UP
Premium Details Are Built In.
Contour isn't premium because of one headline feature. It's the accumulation of thoughtful details that make the canopy easier to live with, easier to build around and better suited to serious truck use.
Upcoming Silverado / Sierra Side Window Contour shown in feature photography to demonstrate shared Contour features. Exact canopy shape, door configuration and component positioning vary by vehicle application.
FIND YOUR ALU-CAB
Which Alu-Cab Canopy Is Right for You?
Alu-Cab offers several canopy platforms because different truck owners prioritize different things. If you're already considering Alu-Cab, the question becomes which platform best matches the way you work, travel and use your truck.
YOU'RE VIEWING THIS ONE
Contour | Solid Sides
Privacy + Interior Utility
Fully welded Contour construction with solid aluminum side doors for customers who prioritize concealed cargo, a clean exterior and maximum interior organization potential.
CONTOUR ALTERNATIVE
Contour | Side Windows
Light + Ventilation + Premium Finish
The same premium Contour architecture with sliding glass side windows for customers who want natural light, outward visibility and adjustable ventilation.
VIEW CONTOUR SIDE WINDOWS →PROVEN ALU-CAB DNA
Explorer Canopy
Rugged + Adventure-First
The classic Alu-Cab canopy architecture with a more traditional expedition look and Alu-Cab's established utility-focused design.
VIEW EXPLORER →PURPOSE-BUILT PROTECTION
Explorer Guard
Protection + Utility
An Explorer configuration for customers who place additional emphasis on protected cargo, working utility and rugged exterior functionality.
VIEW EXPLORER GUARD →MAXIMUM SPACE + INTEGRATION
ModCAP Canopy
Maximum Interior Storage + Weather-Focused Rear Access
ModCAP is intentionally squarer and more box-like to maximize usable interior volume. Its rear-door configuration replaces the truck's factory tailgate on applicable installations, creating walk-through rear access and removing one of a traditional pickup bed's most difficult areas to seal against weather and dust.
For customers whose priority is building the most usable enclosed cargo system possible, ModCAP takes the Alu-Cab concept in a different direction.
VIEW MODCAP CANOPY →THE CANOPY IS ONLY THE BEGINNING
Build the Complete Alu-Cab System.
One of the biggest reasons to choose Alu-Cab is what comes next. The canopy becomes the foundation for an extensive ecosystem of storage, security, roof-carrying and camping equipment designed to work around the truck.
Side load bins, storage-box slides and organized cargo solutions.
Interior MOLLE systems and equipment-security solutions.
Dedicated table slides and chair-storage solutions that keep camp gear accessible.
Load bars, roof racks and carrying systems built around the integrated rails.
Turn the canopy into the foundation of a complete Alu-Cab sleep system.
Add shelter and camp functionality to build a complete travelling setup.
CURRENT VEHICLE FITMENT
Contour Solid Side Application Guide
Select the correct truck, generation and bed length using the product options above. Use the guide below to confirm your application before ordering.
Chevrolet / GMC +
| Year | Model | Bed Length | Part Number |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2023+ | Colorado / Canyon | 5' | C2-SB-CH23-B |
| 2019+ |
Silverado 1500 / Sierra 1500 COMING Q1 2027 |
5'8" | VIEW PREVIEW → |
Silverado / Sierra 1500: The new 2019+ 5'8" short-bed Contour is expected in Canada Q1 2027. Follow the preview link for current product information and availability updates.
Ford +
| Year | Model | Bed Length | Part Number |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2015–2020 | F-150 | 5'6" | C2-FSS-FF15-150-B |
| 2021+ | F-150 | 5'6" | C2-FSS-FF21-150-B |
| 2024–2025 | Ranger | 5' | C2-D-FR22-B |
F-150 Pro Access Tailgate: The Contour Canopy is not compatible with Ford's factory Pro Access Tailgate. Contact Cap-it before ordering if your truck is equipped with this option.
Jeep +
| Year | Model | Bed Length | Part Number |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2020+ | Gladiator | 5' | C2-D-JG19-B |
RAM +
| Year | Model | Bed Length | Part Number |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2009+ | RAM 1500 | 5'7" | C2-FSS-RAM09-B |
| 2009+ | RAM 1500 | 6'4" | C2-FSL-RAM09-B |
Toyota +
| Year | Model | Bed Length | Part Number |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2016–2023 | Tacoma | 5' | C2-SB-TT16-B |
| 2016–2023 | Tacoma | 6' | C2-LB-TT16-B |
| 2024+ | Tacoma | 5' | C2-SB-TT24-B |
| 2024+ | Tacoma | 6' | C2-LB-TT24-B |
| 2022+ | Tundra | 5'6" | C2-FSS-TUN22-B |
| 2022+ | Tundra | 6'6" | C2-FSL-TUN22-B |
Contour mounts directly to the truck bed rails using Alu-Cab-supplied mounting hardware. Drop-in bed liners may require modification or removal to provide proper mounting contact. Always confirm exact truck configuration and bed length before ordering.
CAP-IT SALES + INSTALLATION
Start With the Right Canopy. Build the Truck From There.
Buying a premium canopy is rarely just about the canopy. Your truck configuration, roof system, storage plan, rooftop tent, awning and other accessories all affect how the finished vehicle should come together.
A Cap-it canopy specialist can help confirm fitment, choose the correct Alu-Cab configuration, plan accessories around how you actually use the truck and professionally install the complete system.
Choose the canopy and configuration that best fits your truck and intended use.
Confirm model year, bed length, truck equipment and installation requirements.
Plan storage, racks, rooftop tents, awnings and other accessories together.
Professional canopy and accessory installation through participating Cap-it locations.
CANADIAN DISTRIBUTION
Alu-Cab Canopies Ship Prepaid Across Canada*
Cap-it distributes Alu-Cab canopies in Canada from distribution centres in Langley Township, British Columbia and Mississauga, Ontario.
Order online for prepaid shipping across Canada*, or work with your local Cap-it store for product selection, fitment, accessory planning and professional installation.
TECHNICAL DETAILS
Alu-Cab Contour Solid Side Specifications
| Construction | Fully welded one-piece aluminum |
| Exterior | Formed aluminum panels |
| Side Access | Full solid aluminum gullwing doors on both sides |
| Side Windows | None |
| Approx. Weight | Approx. 57 kg / 126 lb, application dependent |
| Maximum Static Roof Load | 400 kg / 881 lb |
| Maximum Dynamic Roof Load | 200 kg / 440 lb |
| Roof Rails | Integrated |
| Interior Lighting | Three integrated LED lights on swivel brackets |
| Brake Light | Integrated high-level third brake light |
| Dust Management | Front-mounted positive-pressure vent |
| Door Sealing | Double door-seal system |
| Hinges | Centre-flex waterproof hinge design |
| Assembly | No assembly required. Ships fully assembled. |
| Country of Manufacture | South Africa |
THE CAP-IT TAKE
Built Like a Premium Canopy Should Be.
The Contour isn't simply an aluminum box over the bed. The fully welded structure, formed body panels, integrated rails, double sealing, pressure vent, built-in lighting and carefully finished doors all point to the same thing: this canopy was engineered as a complete product.
The Solid Side configuration adds another practical advantage: the contents of the truck remain concealed while the uninterrupted side doors create more usable space for building an organized interior.
It arrives built. It looks like it belongs on the truck. And it provides the foundation for an entire Alu-Cab adventure system.
For customers who plan to keep the truck, use the canopy hard and build around it, Contour earns its place at the premium end of the category.
ALU-CAB + CAP-IT
Premium Equipment Deserves an Experienced Canopy Specialist.
Cap-it has specialized in truck caps and canopies since 1977. Our stores don't simply install Alu-Cab. They help customers choose the right canopy, confirm fitment, plan complete accessory systems and support those systems after the sale.
Whether you're building a work truck, family adventure vehicle or full overland setup, start with a Cap-it canopy specialist and build the system properly from the beginning.
CANADA'S CANOPY SPECIALIST
Buy Online. Build It With a Cap-it Specialist.
Order your Alu-Cab Contour online for prepaid shipping across Canada*, or visit a Cap-it location for expert product selection, fitment, accessory planning and professional installation.
FIND A CAP-IT LOCATIONKing of Caps Since 1977.
Designed for Adventure™
FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS
Alu-Cab Contour Solid Side Canopy FAQ
What is the Alu-Cab Contour Canopy made from? +
Does the Alu-Cab Contour require assembly? +
How much does the Alu-Cab Contour Solid Side canopy weigh? +
How much weight can the Contour carry on its roof? +
Can I install a rooftop tent on the Alu-Cab Contour? +
Why choose the Solid Side Contour instead of Side Windows? +
What does the positive-pressure vent do? +
Is the Alu-Cab Contour waterproof? +
What is the difference between Contour, Explorer and ModCAP? +
What trucks does the Alu-Cab Contour Solid Side currently fit? +
Is a Solid Side Contour coming for Chevrolet Silverado and GMC Sierra 1500? +
Where is the Alu-Cab Contour made? +
Can Cap-it help me choose and install my Alu-Cab Contour? +
Can Alu-Cab canopies be shipped across Canada? +
*Prepaid shipping is subject to Cap-it shipping terms, freight-service availability and applicable remote or rural destination exceptions.