Alu-Cab Gen III Expedition tent leak fix and overhaul

My Alu-Cab Gen III Expedition rooftop tent developed a significant leak after only 3 years. I identified the cause of the leak, and took the time to fix it right. That fix lead me to overhaul the entire tent including rewiring, new flooring, disinfection, and more. To fix your own leaky Alu-Cab rooftop tent, watch this tutorial to see step by step how I repaired my tent to be better than new. Most of the items used in these repairs (US sources for purchasing) ----------------------------------------- Leak sealing ----------------------------------------- SikaFlex 221 black multipurpose adhesive/sealant used for the leaking tent roof seams US purchase: https://amzn.to/3HQkYNz Permatex 81158 black silicone adhesive sealant used for any mounting bolts/screws you may have put into your tent top/sides/underneath US purchase: https://amzn.to/3pdPmuN Crimped wire wheel used on an angle grinder to clean any paint/coating from the tent roof seam US purchase: https://amzn.to/42cLfOj Frog Tape for masking lines for the adhesive application US purchase: https://amzn.to/42cGPHi ----------------------------------------- Electrical ----------------------------------------- National Luma touch LED lights (white/yellow) what I use for my interior dome light, and lighting the truck bed space underneath my tent Global site: https://www.nationalluna.com/product-... US purchase: https://www.equipt1.com/products/touc... Dual quick charge USB ports used 2 of these inside the tent into the sides of the factory power box US purchase: https://amzn.to/3VGqOGY 80 AMP inline circuit breaker used inside tent for wire from Anderson plug to tent power US purchase: https://amzn.to/42eDTcW 6-way fused distribution block used inside the tent after the circuit breaker to distribute power to tent lights and USB charging ports US purchase: https://amzn.to/3M3T1UT Various gauge insulated positive/negative wire for all of my rewiring of the tent power box and leads going out of it to my tent lighting 12AWG for power supply wiring, 16AWG to National Luna lights US purchase: https://amzn.to/44GCkX9 6AWG flexible insulated welding cable used for power cable from tent Anderson plug to the tent's new circuit breaker US purchase: https://amzn.to/42cLfOj Anderson battery quick connect plug heads used to replace tent's factory plug, and also to make a new Anderson to Anderson power supply cable from my truck bed outlet US purchase: https://amzn.to/3LzD1Zi Anderson water resistant power port installed into my truck's bedside direct from truck battery to provide tent power US purchase: https://amzn.to/3NNEqhV Solder and seal heat shrink butt connectors used for my internal tent wiring to waterproof and solder wire connections US purchase: https://amzn.to/44GFXwf ----------------------------------------- Foam flooring and mattress ----------------------------------------- Both from Foam Factory, Inc. in the US https://www.foambymail.com/ Polyethylene Foam Roll Density: 2LB Density Size: 1/2" Thick x 60" Wide Increment: Lineal Foot Color: Charcoal used as the new tent floor cushion/insulation underneath the mattress (no adhesive needed) https://www.foambymail.com/product/po... Mattress, HD36 Foam - HQ (M) Dimensions: 4" x 48" x 82" My main mattress, used on top of the polyethylene foam on the tent floor https://www.foambymail.com/custom-foa... ----------------------------------------- Other items ----------------------------------------- Abrasive flapper discs Used the 120 grit disc with an angle grinder to strip the bottom of the tent after removing the factory rubber floor US purchase: https://amzn.to/3NJjpVz RMR-141 disinfectant and cleaner - 128oz used to remove mold and mildew from tent hard surfaces and fabric US purchase: https://amzn.to/3M4NXQb #alucab #alucabgen3tent #alucabtentleak #rooftoptents #rooftoptentleak #tentleaks #tentcamping #alu-cab