Alu-Cab Gladiator Bed Cap

[LaterGator]

FYI, next batch of canopies is set to arrive in US by the end of the month.

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[radioinstl]

FYI, next batch of canopies is set to arrive in US by the end of the month.

Where did you get this info from? Ship tracking information? Last I talked to OK4WD, they were still sitting on the dock in Cape Town

 

[LaterGator]

Ashville Offroad outfitters. yesterday. I ordered in April. So order date might be a factor.

 

[radioinstl]

I would ask for ship tracking info before I have much confidence in that.

 

[Rokon]

Scored a bag of 20 SS 5/16”-18 threaded load eyes on Amazon. 1/2” hex head fits the Alucab T rails nicely. For the 8020 extrusions I made up some SS plates with hex bolts welded in place for blind studs. Added six rings to the roof racks and 8 rings to the interior cap roof. No special purpose yet........

 

[Rokon]

Gave up trying to fit my E-fattie in the bed. Built a bike rack that collars over a thru hitch extension. Not a great setup for steep departures but this is for my little teardrop camper. Not a serious offroad trailer at this point......

 

[Rokon]

Can still open the tailgate with the bike off. Just barely clears the orange hoops. Will add some safety pads to them I think.
Did a test drive. Everything nice and secure. Back up camera still gives a decent view which was a surprise.
The parking assist sensors aren't happy. The defeat button on the dash takes care of that when the rack is in place.
The blindspot sensors in the taillights seem happy with the bike in place. Did't get any alerts from the bike or rack.
That was a bonus I thought I might lose.

 

[radioinstl]

For those of you waiting for the next shipment of caps (like me) at least one of the containers was off loaded in NJ this afternoon and is waiting to be loaded on a truck!!

 

[Rokon]

@steffen707 ,@TheITGuy added an OVS 270 awning to the AluCab cap today. Really liking this awning!
More in this thread.
https://www.jeepgladiatorforum.com/forum/threads/mounted-awnings.27833/

 

[steffen707]

@steffen707 ,@TheITGuy added an OVS 270 awning to the AluCab cap today. Really liking this awning!
More in this thread.
https://www.jeepgladiatorforum.com/forum/threads/mounted-awnings.27833/

Thanks for @ing me. I'll read that thread. I want one too, but currently have the batwing

 

[MattyB80]

My Alucab canopy came in. So much more room than the Tacoma version! Glad I paid up to switch. Looks better too.

Gen 3 tent is on. Time for a trip this weekend!

 

[coreoski]

My Alucab canopy came in. So much more room than the Tacoma version! Glad I paid up to switch. Looks better too.

Gen 3 tent is on. Time for a trip this weekend!

Looking great! I was just drooling over that RTT yesterday too. Is it worth saving up for?

I opted for the low profile bars too, If it's not too much trouble could you grab a photo of the Bar mount design? (RTT to Crossbars)

 

[smlobx]

Getting ready to head out in about an hour to meet up with guys going on the Blue Ridge Overland Quarantine Breakout Expedition.

https://www.blueridgeoverlandgear.com/blogs/brog-news/quarantine-break-out-expedition-aug-28-30

we’re suppose to get a visit from Laura tonight and tomorrow so it should be interesting. I was going to put my RTT on the Glad but since we are basecamping at the same location I decided to keep it on my trailer so I have less stuff on my rig tomorrow in the mud!

 

[steffen707]

Getting ready to head out in about an hour to meet up with guys going on the Blue Ridge Overland Quarantine Breakout Expedition.

https://www.blueridgeoverlandgear.com/blogs/brog-news/quarantine-break-out-expedition-aug-28-30

we’re suppose to get a visit from Laura tonight and tomorrow so it should be interesting. I was going to put my RTT on the Glad but since we are basecamping at the same location I decided to keep it on my trailer so I have less stuff on my rig tomorrow in the mud!

is it just me, or does that trailer have taller tires than the jt?

 

[smlobx]

is it just me, or does that trailer have taller tires than the jt?

It’s an optical illusion due to the angle of the driveway. The wheels are a Rubicon Quadratec knockoff and the tires are the same size as the Jeep. If I were to get a flat on either vehicle the spare tire would fit!

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