Gladiator Pop-Up Pass Through Camper Build

[Mules]

I'm building a fiberglass pop top. Check it out!

 

[Mules]

I attached side number two. Next I'll be fiberglassing the internal structure.

 

[Mules]

Here's the planned layout, although it might change.

Driving mode, use the 4 seats or give up one for fridge.


Camping mode, fold down rear seats, and bench seat expands living area.


Upstairs the bed pulls down and the camper can sleep two up and two down.

 

[highwest]

Looks awesome!

What is the white material?

Are you worried about flex between the bed and cab? If so, how will you address?

 

[craig333]

Two snow shovels?

 

[Redline61]

Two snow shovels?

Team sport.

Nice start on the build, pretty cool idea and interested to see the outcome!

 

[grogie]

Fantastic!

 

[Mules]

Looks awesome!

What is the white material?

Are you worried about flex between the bed and cab? If so, how will you address?

The white material is Fiberglass Reinforced Panels (FRP).

Yes, there will definitely be flex between the cab and bed. I measured 3/8" flex when I maxed out my suspension, which would damage the shell. I've got a couple ideas. First is to cut a flex line between the front two ribs in my design and incorporate an accordion seal (this is what I've designed for). Another way is to stiffen the frame with something like a roll bar from the cab to the bed.

 

[Mules]

Two snow shovels?

Daddy gets the tractor with bucket, Momma gets the the ATV with snow plow, and baby bears get the snow shovels I'm too old to shovel snow.

 

[ripperj]

Nice work


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[highwest]

The white material is Fiberglass Reinforced Panels (FRP).

Yes, there will definitely be flex between the cab and bed. I measured 3/8" flex when I maxed out my suspension, which would damage the shell. I've got a couple ideas. First is to cut a flex line between the front two ribs in my design and incorporate an accordion seal (this is what I've designed for). Another way is to stiffen the frame with something like a roll bar from the cab to the bed.
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Awesome! Looking forward to seeing how it comes out.

 

[cokeb]

cool idea

 

[Mules]

Here's a few more concepts I created before deciding on the current plan.

 

[Mules]

Here's some more concepts I sketched up.

 

[AeroNautiCal]

This looks to be a very well considered camper!

I'm really looking forward to seeing this come together.