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We discussed this in the thread that I originally posted this in. the rack would be 2 pieces as well as the top.

I think even better it would just mount to the top of the bed like this and only go halfway over the cab.

That way the wife could still pop the top over the driver and passenger seats and the husband can still keep all the gear on top. With no problem of articulation.

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I think it would be better to do this and attach the rack to the bed cap only, and giving it enough clearance to move around the front. But not bringing posts down so that they fall "outside" the lines of the bed.
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I'm liking this one for center of gravity on a trail. Out of all the Jeep mods, this one is uniquely JT. Awesome concepts!!

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That has a look that harkens back to the old fullsize Wagoneers and Cherokees. Wouldn't be my pick to personally own, but I like the look
 

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That has a look that harkens back to the old fullsize Wagoneers and Cherokees. Wouldn't be my pick to personally own, but I like the look
Yep. Exactly. It's like a TravelAll from way back. Except bonus feature, roof comes off pretty easily!
 

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Are you looking to supply to the masses? Or is this more of a personal project?
This is going to be for the masses. We just got approached by a pretty big shell manufacture asking if we wanted to maybe do production and they do distribution and selling.
 
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Yes... however, whoever builds this please don’t forget side windows that open vertically with locks (just like the rear window).
Yes that is a must.
 

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I'm liking this one for center of gravity on a trail. Out of all the Jeep mods, this one is uniquely JT. Awesome concepts!!

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I really like the feel of this one too. As others have said, I would really want it to be a full top replacement so I could easily pass through from back seat into the bed. The dogs can sleep back there, we can reach things in the bed while driving or if we pull over and don't want to get out. Stick a wedge tent on top (a la GoFastCampers) and this thing is perfection.
 

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A couple of notes from the Overlanding and camping side.

Rack: I would recommend a more modular system. The uniqueness of the users for this vehicle are going to have different needs. You could have. Total of two separate rack pieces that would cover the canopy and back of the truck top with an option for a wind damn, as well as a piece that extend all the way to the front top. That way you should be able to cover most any needs. I would ensure that their a good load rating and a secure way of mounting, think rooftop tent with a couple sleeping on top, maybe a kid and some cargo all a the same time.

Heat: this is quite easy to do with a fuel based forced air heater like a webasto.

Top additions: although I prefer the defender or full style, there needs to be more than kus the normal Windows. Having a window that can open up like a lift gate would be a good option to get into the storage of the unit. Having accessories for storage from fishing rods, lighting, built in power with usb, rear brake light, maybe integrated rear work light pods, a storage net, etc could all be great things.

A top I would really like to see is one with a westfalia type pop top that allows both worlds of using the truck. Having an option like this would cover you normal user to the Overlander.
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these were some of the variations I had posted.
 

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also since the rack and top should be 2 pieces have the ability to go from half cab to full cab. It all depends on how this is designed
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I think even better it would just mount to the top of the bed like this and only go halfway over the cab.

That way the wife could still pop the top over the driver and passenger seats and the husband can still keep all the gear on top. With no problem of articulation.

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I like this one just what have been hoping for
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