I'm kinda in the same boat. I have the Mopar hard tri fold and want a versatile option. I like the look of the Elevate TS rails for the stock look when not needing the rack/bars. I'd be wanting a full rack for RTT capabilities. Couple questions
1) I also love the look of the Max Modular rack...
Depending what you need to mount, looks like they would still clear the roof. Max Modular's stuff has 18" high rack and then once you put the kayaks up top, looks like it still works.
See here:
https://www.jeepgladiatorforum.com/forum/threads/bed-rack-storage-for-kayaks.14148/page-4#post-451949
I see what you mean! Thanks for the pics, super helpful. Yeah, the Truck Hero TS flat rail looks a lot better overall since I wouldn't want my crossbars on all the time.
Yeah I have the Mopar Hard Tri-Fold and Trail Rail system and in the same boat. Seems like it'd have to be the Voodoo. I'm still deciding between half/full height for kayaks/bikes, etc.
Question for you though, when you want to open the tonneau cover and have the crossbars removed, you're still...
What would you be using the rack for? RTT or other stuff?
I'm kinda weighing the same options right now. We're moving to Denver next year and will be getting two kayaks and two bikes. Don't think we'd really be using a RTT. But for single to couple day trips or whatnot, I'm kinda thinking I'd...
Where did you see that as one of them? All I'm seeing in the app is the one in Ocala. I live in Central Florida but definitely want to try the one in Ocala this summer. I just installed my winch last weekend, so I feel like I'm ready to see what the JTR can do.
Installed the Smittybilt XRC Gen3 12k Comp Series winch in the stock steel Rubicon bumper using the Warn winch plate. And swapped out the hook for the Factor 55 Flatlink Expert with Rope Guard for a closed system winching solution.
Had a few installation issues/hiccups along the way (main ones...
The Mopar one doesn't really have any secure way of having the tri-fold completely open besides for leaning on the back window. Looks like one Rugged Ridge one after a quick Amazon search has some extra rods so when the three panels are open, it can be held vertically secure without resting on...
I have the Mopar Hard -Tri fold and can measure if necessary later. But on a camping trip I went on recently, it basically fit a Yeti Tundra 65 perfectly underneath the cover when closed if nestled in nicely. So just above 16" inside at the lowest point between the three sections.
Awesome videos and pictures! Where was this at? Any mods to the JT? Did you have to use the lockers for those videos or just lowering the tire pressure and 4L was good enough? Which tires are you running with.
Did some tent camping last week up at Vogel State Park in Georgia, and took the Jeep on my first actual off road trails (Tray Mountain Road and Corbin Creek Road in Chattahoochee National Forest) for a couple hours!
That looks great! I have the Mopar hard tri-fold, so looks like this may work for me then to have bike racks that I can add on without having to remove the whole tonneau cover. Do you have any more links to what you bought or issues with installation?
Too bad we can't have the Rubicon and Mojave all in one lol. It would be cool to feel confident going that fast in the JTR. But then you don't have the front locker and sway bar disconnect from the factory. I'd rather have the ability to go slow and know that I can get out of most situations...
Yeah, I reached out to my salesman. Should be covered under bumper-to-bumper. So I'll try and get it replaced this weekend.
That Gladiator tailgate lettering does look pretty sharp. Where'd you get the letters/easy to install yourself? From looking around, looked like there were a couple tabs...
Hey guys, just picked up my Gladiator this past Saturday and noticed this when getting home from work today. Anybody else's adhesive start coming off? I live in Orlando, FL, but it hasn't been getting too hot yet that I'd think this would happen. Seems like the tailgate isn't completely flat, so...