Gladiator Pop-Up Pass Through Camper Build

[ITTOG]

Wow, that is some good sized hail. Sounds like you got off lucky compared to a lot of others.

 

[Mules]

Wow, that is some good sized hail. Sounds like you got off lucky compared to a lot of others.

Yea, the Gladiator did pretty good. Surprisingly the fiberglass camper didn't have a scratch. My kid's Rav4 parked next to it looks like someone took a hammer to the hood and roof. I guess Jeeps are made pretty tough!

 

[Kingsize24]

Dang that's pretty massive. Glad it didn't do more damage.

 

[Mules]

The day after I got the insurance check for the hail, another tornado took out my RAV4. Luckily the house wasn’t touched.

Guess I live in tornado alley.

 

[Mules]

The rainy months are past and it’s time to do some trail maintenance. First up is widening my creek crossing so I can get the Gladiator across.

 

[ITTOG]

Did you have a flood and it washed out your crossing?

 

[Mules]

As you can see, the crossing was pretty narrow and I've never taken the Gladiator across. It was mainly for my side by side, but occasionally someone was brave enough to cross with a smaller Jeep. When I'm done, it should be twice as wide as below.

 

[Mules]

Finished the culvert widening.

 

[Mules]

Well, looks like my camper's little water pump gave out. I didn't winterize it, and it shot craps.

It runs off my power supply and has a built in pressure switch, so all you do is turn on the faucet and the pump kicks in. It's really simple and nice.

I'm looking for any tricks to use this in the winter. Is there some way I can plumb it or a simple/fast way to winterize it, so I can still use the water pump in the winter? I park my truck outside, so any water in the pump will freeze and damage it.

 

[Mules]

With my creek crossing widened, I can finally drive my Gladiator down to the River Clearing on my property. The winch came in handy clearing some big fallen trees. Man I love these rope winches instead of the old steel cable, that would tear up my hands.

 

[Mules]

I think it’s time for a little road trip. I’ve taken the Jeep East, South, and West. Time to head North along one of America’s most scenic drives “The Great River Road”.
North of St.Louis the Mississippi River has dozens of small river towns with fun attractions, restaurants, wineries, and some beautiful views from the Bluffs.

 

[ITTOG]

Interesting. I didn't know that was a thing. I look forward to a trip report.

 

[Mules]

I found a nice place to cool off in the heat! Huzzah River in Missouri.

 

[Mules]

Wow, it was a sauna last night with 95 degrees and high humidity. I ran the trucks A/C a couple times to cool off the camper. Nice having the interior open to the cab’s A/C.



View of the river for breakfast. Now off for some kayaking.

 

[ITTOG]

Looks like you're living the dream. Too bad I am not there living the dream as well.

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