Gladiator Expedition Rigs

[Mules]

Do you need to add anything? I'm wondering what your R value would be just by your carpeted interior panel, the air cavity and the outer fiberglass. If you can get a good seal on the interior panels to minimize draft then you might not need the extra weight and cost of the insulation at all. I was pretty amazed at how a carpeted fiberglass topper heats up just from being in it. Just a thought.

I like the way you think. The interior side panels are removable with a few screws and I can always insulate later. I like that the panels are removable, so I can run wiring, electrical panels, and lights later also.

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[rharr]

I might use this. It's still expensive but available in single can quantities.

You can get the stuff in smaller 16 lb cans.

https://tigerfoam.com/sprayfoaminsulation/order-products/spray-foam-kits/

Don't skip on respirators, the particals put out can be very bad for lungs when applying. After cure not so bad.

Open cell foam has les r-value per inch then closed cell foam. Open cell foam is not water tight and will allow vapor migration.

Closed cell spray foam in my opinion is the better product, need less for same r-value and has better water resistant properties. Just costs a little more.

I also forgot to mention don't worry to much about getting it all even, any foam that expands beyond the framing depth you want can be trimmed with a long saw blade. A bunch of Youtube videos on process for wood framing which would be very similar to your application.

 

[Free2roam]

Check out Havelock wool.

 

[Mules]

Check out Havelock wool.

I am a big fan of Wool. I don't know of a better natural material that is water resistant and a great insulator.

 

[FitfulGoat]

I am a big fan of Wool. I don't know of a better natural material that is water resistant and a great insulator.

This would also make it much easier to work around if adding wiring/plumbing down the road.

 

[Mules]

Just ordered my fridge, on Easter sale. It's impossible to layout the interior without knowing the size of the fridge.

 

[Mules]

It just arrived. I’m pretty excited about not needing ice this summer.

 

[Mules]

Here’s the two locations dependent on use. It fits great!

1) Back Seat when my short hardtop is on.

2) Side of bed when camper is on.

 

[Cruizer8]

Here’s the two locations dependent on use. It fits great!

1) Back Seat when my short hardtop is on.

2) Side of bed when camper is on.

I have been looking for a cooler like that but I want one that will fit under my tonneau cover. Most the ones I have seen have been a little too tall but yours looks like it is just about in line with the bed rails. How much space is there from the top of the cooler to the bed rail?

 

[Mules]

I have been looking for a cooler like that but I want one that will fit under my tonneau cover. Most the ones I have seen have been a little too tall but yours looks like it is just about in line with the bed rails. How much space is there from the top of the cooler to the bed rail?

Looks like 1/4” clearance.

 

[Free2roam]

It just arrived. I’m pretty excited about not needing ice this summer.

Which one is this? I ended up going with the VL 60D.

 

[Cruizer8]

Looks like 1/4” clearance.

Thanks, guess I will be looking at one of these in the near future...

 

[Mules]

Which one is this? I ended up going with the VL 60D.

Mine is a JP42. Love that yours is both a fridge/freezer.

 

[Mules]

Alright, time to talk power supply for the build. Tell me about your systems and recommendations. I'm sure you've got some opinions.

1) Use the Gladiators battery. Good while driving, not so much for camping.
2) Dual battery setup under the hood. Nice and expensive.
3) Jackery style portable (1500w ?) system in the camper. Nice and expensive.
4) DIY (100 amp/hour?) battery setup.

Also, how many days can I camp without using solar to recharge these systems?

 

[Redruby]

I deleted the rear seat and installed my frig there and ran power from the auxiliary battery that is set up in the back of the Alu Cab that is powered by a 100 amp solar panel to a sealed battery that is also connected to the Jeep battery with an isolator so that In case there is no sun as I’m driving both batteries are being charged, the longest that I have sat without running the Jeep is 1 day and I did not have any power issues,my investment for this set up is under $300.00, hope this helps

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