Gladiator Bed cargo layout.

[Alaskantinbender]

Trying to keep it simple and old school. No need for all the fancy rolly things and high tech stuff to fiddle with and break.
Playing around with where to put things in the truck bed. I rehabbed the old chuck box and food box from our previous Japan and Alaska adventures and found they fit perfect in the back of the truck. Six cans will fit up against the front wall of the bed. Gas and or water storage. Mix and match depending on need. The little tan 2 1/2 gal water can fits well on the right hand fender well. The cooler also fits well on the right hand side and accessed from the side door. All of it can be strapped down easily using the stock Gladiator bed cargo attach points. The food box, chuck box, stove and cooler can be used in place or moved as required. The fuel can be transferred to the tank using a simple shaker siphon hose and the water pumped out with a modified lid hand pump. No permanent bed modifications, its all removable in a few min.

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[Advntrbound]

I have several Nato Jerry cans. I wish they would sit upright and still fit under my hard tonneau cover.

 

[Alaskantinbender]

I have several Nato Jerry cans. I wish they would sit upright and still fit under my hard tonneau cover.

I have carried them laying down or on their back under my cover before I changed to a topper. I have seen a can rack that mounts them on their back. They also have a 2 1/2 gal can that will sit upright under the cover. Great fuel cans, I have used them for years and never had a problem with leaks.

 

[Alaskantinbender]

I have several Nato Jerry cans. I wish they would sit upright and still fit under my hard tonneau cover.

https://www.jeepgladiatorforum.com/...-jerry-can-mount-and-80-20.37215/#post-828743

 

[Dartboy]

I call it "pick up truck Tetris" Somewhere I have a picture of my old Dodge loaded up to bring my daughter home from College. Every inch filled from front to back to the top of the cap. Gives me a nice warm feeling to not need to tie anything into place

 

[John in the Woods]

That’s some smart packing, and a dang good looking setup. Cooler access from the side is great, and the chuck box at the gate for quick roadside cooking is a smart move.

I’ve lived out of mine for up to three weeks at a time so far. I’m running a fridge in the cab on a Goose Gear 60 delete, and I keep the rest in the bed under the Mopar rolling cover. I get plenty of gear in there, but I’ve got to play some bed Tetris to get the stove and the chuck box back at the gate. I’m cooking way more rest-stop meals than I imagined, and there just a must.

 

[Alaskantinbender]

That’s some smart packing, and a dang good looking setup. Cooler access from the side is great, and the chuck box at the gate for quick roadside cooking is a smart move.

I’ve lived out of mine for up to three weeks at a time so far. I’m running a fridge in the cab on a Goose Gear 60 delete, and I keep the rest in the bed under the Mopar rolling cover. I get plenty of gear in there, but I’ve got to play some bed Tetris to get the stove and the chuck box back at the gate. I’m cooking way more rest-stop meals than I imagined, and there just a must.

Looks pretty well organized under the cover. The electric fridge is a great idea for longer trips. I may pick one up but I cant make up my mind about it yet.

 

[Blade1668]

Looks pretty well organized under the cover. The electric fridge is a great idea for longer trips. I may pick one up but I cant make up my mind about it yet.

You will wonder why you waited so long to get one. Heck I just bought a second one. I might give my sister one since she lives in Houston TX and in case power goes off. The first one I got has already "paid for itself" since I've not bought ice in 2 years. Right now one in my JT has 1.5 gal. of ice cream in it setting at 29° F.

 

[Alaskantinbender]

You will wonder why you waited so long to get one. Heck I just bought a second one. I might give my sister one since she lives in Houston TX and in case power goes off. The first one I got has already "paid for itself" since I've not bought ice in 2 years. Right now one in my JT has 1.5 gal. of ice cream in it setting at 29° F.

Wow, ice cream on the trail. Who would have thought.

 

[John in the Woods]

You will wonder why you waited so long to get one. Heck I just bought a second one. I might give my sister one since she lives in Houston TX and in case power goes off. The first one I got has already "paid for itself" since I've not bought ice in 2 years. Right now one in my JT has 1.5 gal. of ice cream in it setting at 29° F.

Combine it with a battery and some solar panels, and I’ve been stunned by how well and how long I can keep stuff cold. Definitely opens up some food options, and I’m glad to be free from ice.
Still, pick the type and size carefully. I went a little too big with mine, and it barely fits where the large section of the rear seat used to be. Also, wait for some great deals around Black Friday time. I saved a huge chunk then, which made it all a lot easier to swallow.

 

[Alaskantinbender]

Combine it with a battery and some solar panels, and I’ve been stunned by how well and how long I can keep stuff cold. Definitely opens up some food options, and I’m glad to be free from ice.
Still, pick the type and size carefully. I went a little too big with mine, and it barely fits where the large section of the rear seat used to be. Also, wait for some great deals around Black Friday time. I saved a huge chunk then, which made it all a lot easier to swallow.

Thank you, great advice.

 

[Alaskantinbender]

Using Rubbermaid Actionpackers - they fit perfectly under the tonneau cover and fit as well inside the bed.

The gray tote is for firewood.
The blue container is H2O
Red container is a Coleman dual fuel lantern
CO2 tank is on left
Fridge is inside the back on the platform I built (removed the rear seats)

Roof rack holds the tent, tarp/pegs, shovel, chairs, table, and more

Updated rack with storage case - Gladiator packed for a Death Valley trip...

Pic shows the platform; another shows the fridge, food, etc. inside

Looks great. Nice organized and under cover. Your seat delete provides an amazing amount of room inside. I haven't done one yet. If I do it will be the 40% behind the drivers seat.

 

[Blade1668]

Using Rubbermaid Actionpackers - they fit perfectly under the tonneau cover and fit as well inside the bed.

The gray tote is for firewood.
The blue container is H2O
Red container is a Coleman dual fuel lantern
CO2 tank is on left
Fridge is inside the back on the platform I built (removed the rear seats)

Roof rack holds the tent, tarp/pegs, shovel, chairs, table, and more

Updated rack with storage case - Gladiator packed for a Death Valley trip...

Pic shows the platform; another shows the fridge, food, etc. inside

You sure you have enough wine..

 

[mrmo]

Trying to keep it simple and old school. No need for all the fancy rolly things and high tech stuff to fiddle with and break.
Playing around with where to put things in the truck bed. I rehabbed the old chuck box and food box from our previous Japan and Alaska adventures and found they fit perfect in the back of the truck. Six cans will fit up against the front wall of the bed. Gas and or water storage. Mix and match depending on need. The little tan 2 1/2 gal water can fits well on the right hand fender well. The cooler also fits well on the right hand side and accessed from the side door. All of it can be strapped down easily using the stock Gladiator bed cargo attach points. The food box, chuck box, stove and cooler can be used in place or moved as required. The fuel can be transferred to the tank using a simple shaker siphon hose and the water pumped out with a modified lid hand pump. No permanent bed modifications, its all removable in a few min.

Little off subject, but lovin that Coleman stove, I have the same one I bought in like 1972 or so

 

[Alaskantinbender]

Little off subject, but lovin that Coleman stove, I have the same one I bought in like 1972 or so

I grew up using all sorts of gas stoves and lanterns. Great products that last forever. This one is a 1980. I have several found at yard sales. I find liquid fuel easier to store and use than canisters or propane tanks that need to be refilled.

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