Gladiator Pop-Up Pass Through Camper Build

[Mules]

It fits great! I was a bit worried since it hasn't been on the truck since before I did all the fiberglass work.

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[1000arms]

It fits great! I was a bit worried since it hasn't been on the truck since before I did all the fiberglass work.

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... But there aren't any roller-marks in the paint! ...

Looks good!

 

[pith helmet]

Looks great!

 

[Mules]

Thanks everyone. After 15 months of thinking about this day, it's hard to believe it's here.

I'm going for a drive!

 

[Mules]

First test drive to the grocery store accomplished. 50 mph and no problems. A small bit of wind noise from the hatchback/tailgate. I still need to weatherstrip there.

 

[1000arms]

First test drive to the grocery store accomplished. 50 mph and no problems. A small bit of wind noise from the hatchback/tailgate. I still need to weatherstrip there.

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Just put a big sign on the back, "ASK YOUR JEEP DEALER ABOUT A FACTORY JON BOAT!" ... That should confuse the heck out of some people!

 

[Mules]

A couple interior shots with the bed platform down.

 

[pith helmet]

I can only imagine how much quieter it will be when it’s full of all your bedding, clothing and stuff.

 

[Mules]

It's actually not much loader than my original hardtop. The camper is very tight, but the tailgate has a 1/2" gap along the floor. Tailgates weren't meant to be air tight. I'll have to look for some tailgate type seals.

Has anyone tried this tailgate seal on Gladiators?

Extruded Solutions Inc - How to install Tailgate Seal with Taper Seal® 2016 Dodge RAM 1500

 

[Mules]

I had some leftover weatherstripping which seamed to work.

 

[Mules]

Today marks the one year anniversary of starting the build!!

 

[1000arms]

Today marks the one year anniversary of starting the build!!

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Looks like you "topped off" the year quite nicely! ...

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[97heavyweight]

Looks fantastic! It's quite the rewarding feeling seeing all your hard work pay off. I'm still curious on your reports of flexing once you hit the trails.

 

[dstefan]

I had some leftover weatherstripping which seamed to work.

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Did this same my Tundra and its worked well.

Have you considered a Bedrug? They further cover the gap and make the bed interior MUCH more comfortable as well as keep dust and dirt down.

 

[Mules]

Did this same my Tundra and its worked well.

Have you considered a Bedrug? They further cover the gap and make the bed interior MUCH more comfortable as well as keep dust and dirt down.

Funny you mentioned Bedrug. I just got a quote for one yesterday from another forum member. I like that they are cushioned rugs which cover the gap and the tailgate. My knees are killing me from kneeling on the tailgate. The factory spray in bed liner is very rough.

I'm still debating buying one since I'll be making some furniture to cover much of the bed anyway. If I go with the see through aluminum tubing design, the bedbug would work nicely, though.