Gladiator Pop-Up Pass Through Camper Build

[Mules]

Started fiberglassing the interior of the shell this weekend. I had to flip it over to do the underside of the roof. I think it's still under 150lbs. The roof top tent is going to be challenging to make. I might have to make a mold to get what I want, or try a rib and skin, like the bottom.

 

[Mules]

I'm getting ready to build the roof top tent hard top. I want to use the fiberglass panels and ribs similar to the bottom shell, but the corners are a problem. I think I have a solution. Fiberglass a salad bowl. cut it in quarters, and I have the corners of the hard shell. I give this a 50/50 chance of working, but it's fun to experiment.

 

[Mules]

Since I have a plan for the corners, it's time to start the Roof Top Tent Hardtop. Below is a rough design, where I will build the frame first, and skin it with the fiberglass panels and corners. The blue tape shows the outline of the hardtop.

 

[ITTOG]

This is a pretty cool project. I am interested in doing some fiberglass work but haven't jumped into it yet due to concerns with the gel coating. That step just isn't something I'm excited about. Anyway, thanks for sharing.

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[Mules]

Starting to cut the ribs for the Roof Top and the fiberglass corners. The rounded ribs are made from plywood and the stringers will be 1 x 2s.

 

[rruff]

This is a pretty cool project. I am interested in doing some fiberglass work but haven't jumped into it yet due to concerns with the gel coating. That step just isn't something I'm excited about. Anyway, thanks for sharing.

Paint it. Gelcoat is for people who use molds.

 

[Mules]

Almost done with the ribs.

 

[Mules]

Why is it that I never have enough clamps? Back to Home Depot for another dozen.

 

[Mules]

Looks like the corners work.

 

[Kronk]

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That’s awesome!! AutoCAD 2000 on what, Windows 95?!? Old school cool!


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[Mules]

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That’s awesome!! AutoCAD 2000 on what, Windows 95?!? Old school cool!



Yep, it's even running with a 13" CRT monitor! My 30 year old computer is still running with AutoCAD 2000. Can't justify buying a new version of AutoCAD, while this works fine. I can't believe it's still running.

 

[Mules]

Slowly coming together. Gorilla glueing the wood.

 

[grogie]

I've been following along ... just wanted to mention impressive work! I can't wait to see it further come together, so thank you for sharing!

 

[Mules]

I've been following along ... just wanted to mention impressive work! I can't wait to see it further come together, so thank you for sharing!

Thanks, this and the Jeep Gladiator forum have been very helpful and supportive. It’s also nice to get feedback on the design.

 

[Mules]

Here’s a nice find for those that can’t leave the internet behind. I have a CMM grab bar ball mount with an IPad RAM mount. Works great for streaming videos (not while driving).