Alu-Cab GEN 3-R Backrest
Turn your rooftop tent into a comfortable place to sit, relax, read, work or simply enjoy the view.
Your Rooftop Tent Is Not Just for Sleeping
The Alu-Cab GEN 3-R Backrest adds an adjustable, supportive seating position inside your rooftop tent, transforming the mattress area into a comfortable elevated lounge.
Choose from 10 reclining positions, lean back and make the most of the space you already carry on your vehicle.
The Alu-Cab GEN 3-R Backrest is one of those accessories that can completely change how you use your rooftop tent.
Instead of sitting unsupported against the canvas or piling bedding behind your back, the Backrest provides a solid aluminium frame with durable webbing support and multiple adjustment angles.
Sit upright to work, eat or plan the next day’s route. Recline to read, watch a movie or relax after a long drive. Set it where you are comfortable and turn the GEN 3-R into a space you will actually want to spend time in.
Sleep up there. Lounge up there. Live up there.
Ten Positions, One Comfortable View
The 10-slot reclining design lets you quickly adjust the Backrest from a more upright seating position to a relaxed recline.
That flexibility makes it useful throughout the day, whether you are answering emails from camp, eating breakfast out of the weather or winding down before bed.
- 10 adjustable reclining positions
- Supports up to 180 kg (397 lb)
- Strong aluminium frame
- Durable webbing support system
- Designed to remain stable while in use
- Adjusts without rebuilding your sleeping area
- Folds down when it is time to sleep
A Better Way to Spend Time Inside Your Tent
Rooftop tents are often treated as sleeping compartments. The Backrest turns the GEN 3-R into a comfortable personal retreat, giving you a proper place to sit when the weather keeps you inside or when the view is simply too good to leave.
Made for Real Camp Life
The Backrest is useful well beyond bedtime. It creates a supportive seating position for many of the moments that make camp feel like home.
- Read comfortably without leaning against the tent canvas
- Watch a movie or catch up on a favourite series
- Work remotely from an elevated camp office
- Enjoy coffee while looking out over the campsite
- Eat inside when rain or wind moves through
- Plan routes, review maps or organize photographs
- Sit upright while getting dressed or preparing for bed
- Relax without leaving the warmth and shelter of the tent
Cap-it Take: this may look like a simple accessory, but it turns the GEN 3-R from somewhere you sleep into somewhere you can comfortably spend time.
Complete the Interior With the Drop-Down Table
Pair the Backrest with the Alu-Cab GEN 3-R Interior Roof Drop-Down Table to create one of the most functional rooftop-tent interiors available.
The Backrest gives you a comfortable seating position, while the table provides a solid surface for meals, a laptop, maps, drinks or smaller camp essentials.
The Rooftop Office, Dining Room and Lounge
Add the Backrest and Drop-Down Table together and your GEN 3-R becomes much more than a bed. It becomes a comfortable place to work, eat, relax and escape the weather.
Tent Compatibility
The Backrest is designed specifically for compatible Alu-Cab rooftop tents with the required interior mounting points.
- Compatible: Alu-Cab GEN 3-R Rooftop Tent
- Compatible: Alu-Cab GEN 3.1 Rooftop Tent
- Not compatible: Alu-Cab RT-2S
- Not compatible: Alu-Cab RT-4S
- Not compatible: Alu-Cab LT-50
Fitment note: confirm your rooftop-tent model before ordering. Earlier Alu-Cab tent generations may require different hardware or may not be compatible.
Installation
The Backrest mounts inside the tent using the supplied brackets and hardware. Installation requires access to existing mounting points on both sides of the tent.
Professional installation is available through participating Cap-it locations, or capable owners can install the Backrest by carefully following Alu-Cab’s fitment instructions.
- Vehicle does not need to be permanently modified
- Mounts to the compatible rooftop-tent structure
- Installation hardware is included
- Correct alignment is important for smooth adjustment
- All mounting hardware should be checked periodically
View the Alu-Cab Backrest Fitment Instructions
Technical Specifications
| Product | Alu-Cab GEN 3-R Backrest |
| Product Code | RT-A-BR |
| Construction | Aluminium frame with webbing support straps |
| Adjustment | 10 reclining positions |
| Maximum Supported Load | 180 kg (397 lb) |
| Dimensions | 1385 mm L x 566 mm W |
| Unboxed Weight | 5.25 kg (11.6 lb) |
| Boxed Weight | 6.5 kg (14.3 lb) |
| Compatible Tents | Alu-Cab GEN 3-R and GEN 3.1 |
Frequently Asked Questions
What does the Alu-Cab Backrest do?
It creates a supportive, adjustable seating position inside a compatible Alu-Cab rooftop tent, allowing you to sit comfortably rather than leaning against the tent canvas.
How many reclining positions does it have?
The Backrest has 10 adjustment positions, allowing you to choose a more upright or relaxed seating angle.
How much weight can the Backrest support?
It is rated to support up to 180 kg (397 lb) when correctly installed and used.
Will it fit the GEN 3-R?
Yes. It is specifically designed for the Alu-Cab GEN 3-R and is also compatible with the GEN 3.1.
Will it fit the original GEN 3 tent?
Compatibility with earlier tents should be confirmed before ordering. The current Backrest is officially specified for the GEN 3-R and GEN 3.1.
Will it fit the RT-2S or RT-4S?
No. The RT-2S and RT-4S use different tent structures and are not compatible with this Backrest.
Can I sleep with the Backrest installed?
Yes. The Backrest folds down so the mattress can return to a normal sleeping configuration.
Does the Backrest work with the Interior Drop-Down Table?
Yes. The two accessories pair exceptionally well, creating a comfortable seating and working or dining area inside the GEN 3-R.
Is installation available?
Yes. Professional installation is available through participating Cap-it retail locations.
Why Buy From Cap-it?
Cap-it has helped Canadians build trucks and adventure vehicles since 1977. We import Alu-Cab products directly from South Africa and support them through our Canadian distribution network and experienced retail locations.
Our team can help confirm tent compatibility, arrange installation and pair the Backrest with the Interior Drop-Down Table and other GEN 3-R accessories.
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