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

[smlobx]

Have you seen an rld in person?

No, only the Alu-Cab’s.
I may have to find one and see how it compares before I order one.
One feature I do like is the ability to get it painted but that’s more coin...

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[steffen707]

No, only the Alu-Cab’s.
I may have to find one and see how it compares before I order one.
One feature I do like is the ability to get it painted but that’s more coin...

I'm sure alucabs is set up nicely for their 270 awning too. Nice!

 

[smlobx]

No, only the Alu-Cab’s.
I may have to find one and see how it compares before I order one.
One feature I do like is the ability to get it painted but that’s more coin...

So I just went on the RLD website and there doesn’t appear to be any dealers East of the Mississippi.
Shipping to me is an additional $350....

 

[steffen707]

New racks listed at quadratec
https://www.quadratec.com/p/hobbs/freedom-bed-rack-jeep-gladiator-jt-6700-020

https://www.quadratec.com/p/hobbs/freedom-sport-rack-jeep-gladiator-jt-6700-002

Very little information on the manufacturer: https://icddesign.com/products---hobbs.html

The full rack uses more of the bed than the sawhorse one. I like that one.

 

[steffen707]

So I just went on the RLD website and there doesn’t appear to be any dealers East of the Mississippi.
Shipping to me is an additional $350....

I thought the only dealer was in Seattle?
Dang, and rld is also like $500 more to begin with isn't it?

 

[5JeepsAz]

I did not order a roof rack. While cheaper A.R.E. caps were available for the Canyon/Colorado sooner, I waited for Snugtop to come out with theirs. It took about 2 years after the Gen 2 Canyon/Colorado was introduced. I would expect a similar time frame if they ever make one for the Gladiator.

A car that clean is a spot the fresh. Beautiful!

 

[steffen707]

I like the adventure model, can mount stuff on the back.
"On request, the flaps are also available in durable aluminum checker plate."

Explorer model is full width tailgate.

http://alu.cab/de/alu-cab-hardtop-explorer-3

 

[Jeepers!]

The full rack uses more of the bed than the sawhorse one. I like that one.

I like it too. Seems like a reasonable price as well.

 

[Deleted member 23202]

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Few more pics of the Brute:

I had the Softopper on my Tacoma and it was great. The only drawback was the rear window cracked in extreme cold.

 

[Deleted member 23202]

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

Cool.

 

[steffen707]

can somebody provide me the link to the $150 tonneau cover that was designed for another truck that others have used on the JT? I can't seem to find the thread where this was discussed.

I found this thing, but its $190, not $150.

https://smile.amazon.com/Tyger-Auto...r+colorado&qid=1565583126&s=automotive&sr=1-4

edit:
Found this thing for $147, must the the one.
https://smile.amazon.com/MaxMate-To...do+MaxMate&qid=1565583338&s=automotive&sr=1-3

ordered one, gotta go fix my deer stand next friday, want my tools to stay dry while i figure out the final solution for my JT bed.

 

[whatevah]

Fab Fours Overland Rack

https://www.quadratec.com/p/fab-fours/overland-rack-jeep-gladiator-jt
https://fabfours.com/product/jeep-gladiator-overland-rack/

The perfect combination of form and function. The Fab Fours’ Overland Rack for the Jeep Gladiator was made for the ultimate adventurous spirit. Key features include multiple mounting points; multiple tie down points; integrated pod mounts; expandable design (with optional front rack. Coming soon); ability to make solid floor by purchasing extra cross member (sold separately), Integrated roof access step; Ease of Installation, 12 GA Steel construction. Manage your cargo with ease with this adaptable and expandable overland rack. Always Made in the USA!

PRODUCT DETAILS
-Expandable design
-Multiple tie down points
-Multiple mounting points
-10 integrated pod mounts
-Up to 500lb capacity with the 2 included cross-members
-Ability to create solid floor by purchasing extra cross members
-Integrated roof access step
-Superior strength-
-Stainless Steel Hardware
-100% Made in the USA

Quadratec listing says shipping weight is 175lbs.

 

[steffen707]

Fab Fours Overland Rack

https://www.quadratec.com/p/fab-fours/overland-rack-jeep-gladiator-jt
https://fabfours.com/product/jeep-gladiator-overland-rack/

The perfect combination of form and function. The Fab Fours’ Overland Rack for the Jeep Gladiator was made for the ultimate adventurous spirit. Key features include multiple mounting points; multiple tie down points; integrated pod mounts; expandable design (with optional front rack. Coming soon); ability to make solid floor by purchasing extra cross member (sold separately), Integrated roof access step; Ease of Installation, 12 GA Steel construction. Manage your cargo with ease with this adaptable and expandable overland rack. Always Made in the USA!

PRODUCT DETAILS
-Expandable design
-Multiple tie down points
-Multiple mounting points
-10 integrated pod mounts
-Up to 500lb capacity with the 2 included cross-members
-Ability to create solid floor by purchasing extra cross members
-Integrated roof access step
-Superior strength-
-Stainless Steel Hardware
-100% Made in the USA

Quadratec listing says shipping weight is 175lbs.

Let me guess, it costs $4190?

 

[steffen707]

Ooooh, I was wrong, only $1980, looks sweet, like the lights, but where are the storage bins, fuel can mounts, ect.?

Looks like it's missing some functionality

 

[JcrOffroad]

why can't anybody make a rack that follows the angle of the cab in relation to the bed? BOOH! Is this a a dynamic load thing @BuiltRight ? ( i know its not your design, but you're a smart nice guy)

One of the big reasons is because then everything you mount to it sticks off the side of the truck that much further. We have to keep looks, functionality, and loads in mind when designing these things. Would it look better (with nothing installed on it) matching the lines of the hardtop (or softop?) Sure, but then it wouldn't be as functional for what we designed it for.

We use our racks here at the shop for a wide variety of things from crawling, to hauling, to overlanding; and this design has worked awesome for us for the past few years.

I'm sure many other designs in this space will approach it from a different perspective, then you will have tons of options that suit your needs better. We would argue that if you want a mounting solution that matches the lines of the truck an overland or commercial style topper makes way more sense. And it keeps your gear dry. But of course, that can get expensive fast.

Trigger warning, non-Jeep photos below but we haven't owned our Gladiator long enough for many new adventures

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