I really don't think that the Phoenix camper would be a good solution for a gladiator. The weight of just the camper exceeds or at least approaches the payload of a gladiator, you have no more payload available for passengers and gear. And then it would drive horribly off-road with that much...
Here's my Yamaha WR250R (300 lbs.) on an Ultimate MX Hauler rated for 375 lbs. I have the Max Tow with a 765 lb. hitch rating.
https://ultimatemxhauler.com/
I have a used Bestop Sunrider for Hardtop for sale. The tensioning cable on the passenger side broke. I repaired it using a crimped eyelet designed for that size cable. I can promise you it's stronger than the original Z clip. In fact, I would continue use this top on my Jeep except Bestop...
I made a list of all the available campers for the Gladiator. Hope you find it helpful. The cost column is updated as of March 2021.
Camper
Type
Cost
Weight
Website
Four Wheel Camper's Project M
Pop Up
$9,795.00
358
https://fourwheelcampers.com/model/project-m/
Snap! Treehouse
Wedge...
The Max Tow hitches are rated at 765 lbs. tongue weight. It is 10% of the 7,650 lb. max trailer weight. This may be due to the overall payload/tow rating but it could also be a stouter hitch...
My passenger side rear seat bottom will frequently not fold up, it moves about 2 inches and catches, I have to pull up several times to get it unstuck. It seems like there is something out of adjustment. It seems to happen more often on inclined surfaces (sloping up) like my driveway, which has...
These tires are absolutely perfect for me. I have gone to Colorado & done the Alpine loop, the Carson ghost Town trail & the Oklahoma K trail on them, aired them down to 22 psi and they had great traction and they're wearing just fine with 9,700 miles so far. Don't be fooled into thinking these...