Tops! Canopy / covers / toppers / racks possibilities for Gladiator - Show me!

[Bobs85Reny]

@Bobs85Reny You're still here! I was starting to worry, not seeing any posts from you. You're renders are causing quite a stir!

Just getting in my last runs in for the season up at Jay. Tried to unplug myself for that time.

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[Tortooga Custom Works]

Just getting in my last runs in for the season up at Jay. Tried to unplug myself for that time.

I've never been, but heard good things. That's great. Unplugging is a good idea. As you can see we've been like a bunch of addicts who can't get enough

 

[MadManMoheenid]

This is the only thread I subscribe to. It really is one of the top (pun intended) reason for me to get the Gladiator. That and its GVWR is +6000lbs. So much good stuff in here.

I bet the Google bots have found it and when folks search Jeep + topper, cap, or shell this beautiful thread is waiting for them! My 2 cents....

I would agree. I also saw the renders are showing up in my Pinterest feed, so thats probably getting a bunch of clicks.

 

[MadManMoheenid]

When someone produces something like these for the Gladiator it's going to be epic!!

 

[camodog]

I may have missed it, but I am looking for a Alu-Cab Khaya to add to my JT
More creature comforts than a GFC but also 3-4 times the price.

 

[Nick1941]

I definitely want to put an Impact dog crate in the bed and have some type of pet friendly top with zip off sides/mesh. @BestopTeam

 

[Vegas_Sirk]

The leitner may be a good fit:
https://www.jeepgladiatorforum.com/forum/threads/leitner-designs-bed-rack.15209/

I think there’s a video in that thread of how you can push the bars on the top all the way forward.

I really like the Leitner but the only thing I dont like is that you cant put a rolling hard top Tonneau cover to keep things in the bed dry. If they made one compatible for tonneau covers they would get my business for sure.

 

[Vegas_Sirk]

Here's the direction I'm going in, based on the Gladiator Wayout concept....

Fantastic Render!!!!

 

[Vegas_Sirk]

Wow! This thread has 30,000 views? Are the russians interested in tops for their old military vehicles?

Its been linked to by a lot of Automotive blogs.

 

[Tortooga Custom Works]

I really like the Leitner but the only thing I dont like is that you cant put a rolling hard top Tonneau cover to keep things in the bed dry. If they made one compatible for tonneau covers they would get my business for sure.

I wonder if that's why we see them a lot with the decked drawers. But yea, I don't want the decked drawers, because I think it's a bit of a waste of space.

I really do think the answer here is going to be plywood...

 

[steffen707]

Its been linked to by a lot of Automotive blogs.

Russian Automotive Blogs?

 

[steffen707]

I wonder if that's why we see them a lot with the decked drawers. But yea, I don't want the decked drawers, because I think it's a bit of a waste of space.

I really do think the answer here is going to be plywood...

I like what you're thinking.

who needs sheet metal, just get some marine plywood, paint it GATOR Green and secure it to the rack. Use a little drip edge, or shingle the seams on top, it'll be a new kind of "tiny house".

 

[steffen707]

Been away skiing the last couple of weeks. looks like this thread has had a lot going on. sure has seen a lot of visits.
I really like the new wayout concept. Gives me some ideas.

you already got one company to steal your ideas, come up with some more!

 

[Otter]

This one was inspired by that.

It's close and your version is really cool, but I was hoping you would see fit to produce one with the "classic" hoop & canvas top! Extra points for the wooden slat sides!

 

[steffen707]

so with something like this photo below. How much weight can you put on there? Anybody know how much the JL roof could handle?

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