Gladiator Pop-Up Pass Through Camper Build
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There is also:I stopped by a friend's fiberglass shop to get quotes on fiberglass molds to build version 2 of my camper. I'll keep everyone informed if I decide to move forward with production.
I still have a lot to do in order to put together a business plan, but I was wondering what this forum thought about a $14,000 retail price for the camper with pop up and upper bed in Jeep Hardtop Black. Color matched, furniture, and shipping would be extra.
I would need to make a reasonable volume to get the price this low.
https://www.truckcampermagazine.com/news/fwc-announces-jeep-gladiator-project-m/
Still considering it?I stopped by a friend's fiberglass shop to get quotes on fiberglass molds to build version 2 of my camper. I'll keep everyone informed if I decide to move forward with production.
I still have a lot to do in order to put together a business plan, but I was wondering what this forum thought about a $14,000 retail price for the camper with pop up and upper bed in Jeep Hardtop Black. Color matched, furniture, and shipping would be extra.
I would need to make a reasonable volume to get the price this low.
Mules
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Still considering it. I'd like a year of using it before I commit. There are already some changes I'd like to make for round #2.
Mules
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I found another coffee maker that will run on my stock Gladiator 400 watt inverter. I lived in Italy for a while and love this stye espresso (coffee) maker. It is exactly 400 watts, so perfect for my camper.
https://www.amazon.com/dp/B07P67RSJ...olid=25YKYWA9LUWYP&psc=1&ref_=lv_ov_lig_dp_it
Here's a 12 volt 190 watt Road Pro Coffee maker.
https://www.amazon.com/RoadPro-12-V...prefix=12+volt+coffee+maker,garden,125&sr=1-4
https://www.amazon.com/dp/B07P67RSJ...olid=25YKYWA9LUWYP&psc=1&ref_=lv_ov_lig_dp_it
Here's a 12 volt 190 watt Road Pro Coffee maker.
https://www.amazon.com/RoadPro-12-V...prefix=12+volt+coffee+maker,garden,125&sr=1-4
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Have you looked over the following?
www.truckcampermagazine.com
Phoenix Campers Launches Stealthy Mini
Designed as a lighter, tighter, and more affordable pop-up camper, Phoenix Campers’ Stealthy Mini comes well-equipped and fits in many standard garages.
www.truckcampermagazine.com
Would a one-piece perimeter be doable, with a bit of scoring on the outside of the foam rubber (in the corners)?Lined my mess kit with some foam rubber so the stuff won’t bang around while driving.
Mules
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It definitely would. I pieced mine together with scrap pieces of foam rubber I had laying around. If I would have bought new foam rubber, I would have gotten thinner pieces and done the perimeter as you suggested.
Ah, that explains why it isn't made from a nice tan rubber that matches your Jon boat PFDs. ...
Mules
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As you know, I'm running my camper from the truck's stock battery and stock 400 watt inverter. Currently I have a heavy gage 12v extension cord that runs from my cab to the kitchen/fridge. I was looking for a 12v & 120v panel to mount in the kitchen, which is very hard to find.
Success, below is a dual voltage panel.
I'm still considering replacing my stock Gladiator battery with an 80 to 120AH Lithium Antigravity Battery. Lithium starter batteries are gaining popularity in Exotic cars to save weight, but there is still concern in the Overlanding world about operating at very low temperatures. The batteries are getting better every year, though.
https://www.amazon.com/dp/B07KHLGL6...olid=25YKYWA9LUWYP&psc=1&ref_=lv_ov_lig_dp_it
Success, below is a dual voltage panel.
I'm still considering replacing my stock Gladiator battery with an 80 to 120AH Lithium Antigravity Battery. Lithium starter batteries are gaining popularity in Exotic cars to save weight, but there is still concern in the Overlanding world about operating at very low temperatures. The batteries are getting better every year, though.
https://www.amazon.com/dp/B07KHLGL6...olid=25YKYWA9LUWYP&psc=1&ref_=lv_ov_lig_dp_it
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Mules
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Here's a great article on using Antigravity Lithium batteries in Overlanding vehicles.
www.exploringoverland.com
Antigravity’s new LiFePO4 batteries — Exploring Overland
One morning in the early 1990s, when I was still leading sea kayaking tours in Mexico, I found myself stranded on a remote beach at the end of a tour with a suddenly dead Sears Die-Hard battery in my FJ40 (this was before I’d ever heard of a dual-battery system). Rather embarrassed, I got a jump sta
www.exploringoverland.com
VanIsle_Greg
I think I need a bigger truck!
That dual voltage panel looks pretty slick. I wish I had found those (or thought to look) when I was planning my setup.