Barn Door for JK factory hardtops
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jscherb
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They haven't given me dates, but the hinges are very close to being ready for production. They probably wouldn't be in the SEMA New Product area if they weren't close to release.
The Overland Rack needs to go through load and stress testing before it can be declared ready for production, but that shouldn't take long. I'll probably take the one from the show home with me to test on my Jeep but I think they want to do more testing than just my Jeep.
The Trail Kitchen needs to go through production engineering before it can be manufactured and released. The one on display at the show is a prototype, they have it at the show to get feedback and input on additional features people may want. It'll probably be available early next year.
This roof top tent was on an FSJ pickup put on display by Omix/Ada. Haven't seen this type of tent before - it's got the Jeep logo sewn into it, I wonder if it was a product offered by Jeep at some point in the past - anyone know?
I believe that is from Free Spirit Recreation, looks like they do the Jeep branded RTT and Awning. Here's a link similar to that tent
https://www.gofsr.com/product/adventure-series-automatic-49-hard-shell-roof-top-tent/
Comanche Scott
Expedition Leader
Great Pictures.
Agreed with the JL to JK retrofit Grill. Just include the spot for the front running lights.
Agreed with the JL to JK retrofit Grill. Just include the spot for the front running lights.
jscherb
Expedition Leader
Great Pictures.
Agreed with the JL to JK retrofit Grill. Just include the spot for the front running lights.
Jeep has done several variants. Photos from SEMA... this first one is from the CJ-SixtySix concept. The lights protrude into the outer grille slots, but the grille itself is fairly flat.
The JL grille is has a bulge forward (like the YJ and TJ), and the lights protrude into the grille slots.
I'm thinking the JK Update Grille Kit should look like the JL grille but with front running lights.
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jscherb
Expedition Leader
Donny,
This is the best "inside view" I could get. I talked to the AEV folks and they said they had built the Outpost within the last 3 weeks and there were "details to finish" on the inside so they won't be opening it at SEMA. So all I can show you is a curtain between the cockpit and the camper.
This is the best "inside view" I could get. I talked to the AEV folks and they said they had built the Outpost within the last 3 weeks and there were "details to finish" on the inside so they won't be opening it at SEMA. So all I can show you is a curtain between the cockpit and the camper.
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rubicon91
Explorer
Donny,
This is the best "inside view" I could get. I talked to the AEV folks and they said they had built the Outpost within the last 3 weeks and there were "details to finish" on the inside so they won't be opening it at SEMA. So all I can show you is a curtain between the cockpit and the camper.
Well crap but that is what I figured when they had not opened it up yet. Thank you so much Jeff for seeing. That Colorado ZR2 AEV did also looked awesome as well!
rubicon91
Explorer
Jeff did you happen to see the Rego 4x4 Jeep there? It is a company from Israel that has developed a new bolt on IFS / IRS suspension system. Almost looks like a side by side in the video with it going down the trail.
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=hxNZiw0yY0A
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=hxNZiw0yY0A
jscherb
Expedition Leader
I did see it but I breezed right past because suspensions aren't high on my list. I'll try to grab a photo or two next time I'm in that neighborhood.
Comanche Scott
Expedition Leader
Donny,
This is the best "inside view" I could get. I talked to the AEV folks and they said they had built the Outpost within the last 3 weeks and there were "details to finish" on the inside so they won't be opening it at SEMA. So all I can show you is a curtain between the cockpit and the camper.
"pay no attention to the man behind the curtain"
says the Wizard of AEV.
:elkgrin:
On the grill subject; Something else that might be cool is to offer the JL grill with the JK running/turn signal lamp.
Would make changing fenders a lot easier.
jscherb
Expedition Leader
SEMA is over and as always it was a very interesting show. I'm surprised and pleased by the amount of interest the Trail Kitchen received, especially from non-Jeep people. Seems like there are a range of applications for it, including tailgating in a minivan.
I'm taking home MORryde's preproduction Overland Rack, when I get home I'll install it on my Jeep, test it, and generate a punch list of things the engineers needs to tweak (if anything).
I also acquired a few other things to test...
I've long wanted to experiment with on-board air, and I've got a bunch of ideas for interesting ways to mount a compressor and optional air tank, but I didn't have a compressor (until today). I met with a compressor manufacturer that's a supplier to many of the leading brand-name compressor products in the market, and found a really nice 100% duty cycle @ 100 psi compressor that's a perfect size for many places in a Jeep. The company offered me a sample compressor and tank at the end of the show.
The samples:
The compressor is small enough that I should be able to mount it inside the spare tire carrier. In this photo it's sitting on top of the carrier to show the size of the compressor. Seems like a good place to mount a compressor, it's space that's rarely used for anything else.
Or, I could mount it in an inner fender ammo can tray.
Turns out the 1.5 gallon tank they gave me could fit perfectly in an upper corner of the Overland Rack.
I'll begin experimenting with the compressor and tank and make up some mounts when I get home. In the meantime, if anyone has any great ideas about where they'd like to see it mounted, please post your ideas.
I'm taking home MORryde's preproduction Overland Rack, when I get home I'll install it on my Jeep, test it, and generate a punch list of things the engineers needs to tweak (if anything).
I also acquired a few other things to test...
I've long wanted to experiment with on-board air, and I've got a bunch of ideas for interesting ways to mount a compressor and optional air tank, but I didn't have a compressor (until today). I met with a compressor manufacturer that's a supplier to many of the leading brand-name compressor products in the market, and found a really nice 100% duty cycle @ 100 psi compressor that's a perfect size for many places in a Jeep. The company offered me a sample compressor and tank at the end of the show.
The samples:
The compressor is small enough that I should be able to mount it inside the spare tire carrier. In this photo it's sitting on top of the carrier to show the size of the compressor. Seems like a good place to mount a compressor, it's space that's rarely used for anything else.
Or, I could mount it in an inner fender ammo can tray.
Turns out the 1.5 gallon tank they gave me could fit perfectly in an upper corner of the Overland Rack.
I'll begin experimenting with the compressor and tank and make up some mounts when I get home. In the meantime, if anyone has any great ideas about where they'd like to see it mounted, please post your ideas.
jscherb
Expedition Leader
Another sample I'll be testing over the coming days during my Death Valley camping trip - a new product on the market, it's a table that hooks onto the Jeep's tire. In this photo I'm testing it on the MORryde JK display tub (this table is not a MORryde product).
I didn't really plan to carry the Overland Rack, the compressor and tank and the tire table on the camping trip, so the Jeep is really packed. I'll have to choose easy trails in Death Valley due to the load.
I didn't really plan to carry the Overland Rack, the compressor and tank and the tire table on the camping trip, so the Jeep is really packed. I'll have to choose easy trails in Death Valley due to the load.