Explore Elevated
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What is Explore Elevated?
Explore Elevated builds electric-locking aluminum pop-top camper shells in West Jordan, Utah. The Gemini starts at $12,995 and the Apollo at $14,995, both featuring marine-grade canvas and a plug-and-play lock system that ties into your truck's factory central locking.
About Explore Elevated
Explore Elevated started with a simple frustration: truck toppers that required a separate key fob, a padlock, or a prayer to keep your gear secure at a trailhead. The West Jordan, Utah team built their answer around a plug-and-play electric locking system that ties directly into your factory central locking, so locking your camper is the same button press as locking your doors. That engineering-first mindset carries through the rest of the build: all-aluminum frames, marine-grade canvas rated for four seasons, universal T-slots for third-party roof rack bars, and MOLLE panels on the doors for fast gear access without opening the tailgate.
The Gemini is the brand's founding product and flagship pop-top shell, a purpose-built integration of topper and tent that sits low and aerodynamic on the road and deploys a weatherproof sleeping space at camp. The Apollo steps up in price and coverage with five zippered tent doors and a canopy-style profile that wraps more of the sleeping area, making it the choice for buyers who want more ventilation options and a larger camp footprint. Both models are built to order out of West Jordan, with professional installation available for buyers who want a certified fit.
Key Features
- Integrated electric locks connect directly to your truck's factory central locking system, so one button secures both truck and camper
- All-aluminum frame with marine-grade canvas designed for four-season use from desert heat to winter snow
- Universal tent T-slots accept third-party roof rack bars of your choice, not proprietary hardware
- MOLLE panels on doors and optional interior provide fast, organized access to gear without opening the entire shell
- Built to order in West Jordan, Utah with professional installation available through certified installers
Models & Specs
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Gemini Electric Locking Truck Camper
Explore Elevated's founding pop-top shell integrates the topper and tent into one all-aluminum, marine-canvas system with a factory-sync electric lock that secures your gear in the same key press as your truck.
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Apollo Electric Locking Truck Camper
The Apollo steps up with five zippered tent doors and a canopy-style coverage profile, giving camp-focused buyers more ventilation options and access points in the same all-aluminum, marine-canvas package.
Specs
Pricing
- Starting price (mid-size 5 ft)
- 12,995 USD
- Starting price (mid-size 6 ft)
- 13,295 USD
- Starting price (full-size 5 ft)
- 13,195 USD
- Starting price (full-size 6 ft)
- 13,495 USD
- Starting price (full-size 8 ft)
- 14,295 USD
Build
- Roof type
- Full pop-top
- Frame
- All-aluminum
- Canvas
- Marine-grade canvas, four-season rated
- Locking
- Integrated electric, syncs with factory vehicle central lock
- Roof rack
- Universal tent T-slots for third-party bars
- MOLLE panels
- Door-mounted, 50 lb capacity each
- Country of manufacture
- USA (West Jordan, UT)
Weight
- Weight range
- 320-340 lb
Specs
Pricing
- Starting price (mid-size 5 ft)
- 14,995 USD
- Starting price (mid-size 6 ft)
- 15,295 USD
- Starting price (full-size 5 ft)
- 15,195 USD
- Starting price (full-size 6 ft)
- 15,595 USD
- Starting price (full-size 8 ft)
- 16,295 USD
Build
- Roof type
- Full pop-top with 5 zippered tent doors
- Frame
- All-aluminum
- Canvas
- Marine-grade canvas, four-season rated
- Tent doors
- 5 zippered with external bug screens
- Locking
- Integrated electric, syncs with factory vehicle central lock
- MOLLE panels
- Door-mounted, 50 lb capacity each
- Country of manufacture
- USA (West Jordan, UT)
Weight
- Weight range
- 320-340 lb
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Pros & Cons
Pros
- Electric locking system integrates with the factory vehicle lock, eliminating separate padlocks and extra key fobs at the trailhead
- All-aluminum construction with marine-grade canvas handles four-season weather without the weight of a hard-sided slide-in
- Universal T-slot system keeps you free to run your preferred third-party roof rack bars rather than locking you into proprietary hardware
- Price range of $12,995 to $16,295 sits below comparable hard-sided options while delivering a weatherproof sleeping system
- Fits a broad range of truck brands and bed sizes including Toyota, Ford, GM, Dodge/RAM, Jeep, and Nissan
- American-made in West Jordan, Utah with professional installation available from certified installers
Cons
- No published sleeping platform dimensions or interior height specs on the product pages; contact the brand for fitment-specific numbers
- Both models were listed as sold out at time of research, suggesting limited build slots and potential wait times
- No factory insulation option listed; cold-weather buyers will need to plan aftermarket solutions
- Canvas pop-top design is less insulating than a hard-sided topper in sustained sub-freezing conditions
- Deposit system requires a $1,000 non-refundable reservation before full order details are confirmed
- Limited public owner review data compared to more established brands in the pop-top topper category
