Gladiator Expedition Rigs

[Mules]

The second time around goes a lot faster now that I have a template (the broken window).

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[Mules]

I knew that pallet would come in handy. I needed an adjustable stand for my camper, so I made a wood scissor lift! It even folds up thin and leans on the garage wall when not in use.

 

[Mules]

I need to stiffen up the cross members and add a couple braces, but this thing might just work.

 

[Mules]

The punch list is getting shorter.

Finish hatchback
Add weatherstripping to hatch and truck boundary
Mount outside pull handles for pop top
Sew and mount headliner for pop top
Finish/strengthen the wood scissor lift/rack
Mount on Gladiator!

After that it's useable to sleep in, but it's not done.
Then it's time to outfit the interior!

 

[FitfulGoat]

Looking forward to seeing the hatch and truck boundary/weather stripping.

 

[Mules]

I braced the scissor lift and added a few more boards. It’s working good enough now. If I did it over I would have used all 2x6’s instead of the 1x6’s, and shortened the length. But hey, it was built from a free pallet, so no big deal. The four corners have temporary braces that drop away when the rack is lifted.

On to the next item.

 

[Mules]

Mounted the pull handles on the pop top and put on the rebuilt Lexan hatchback (cracked the first one made of acrylic). I'm leaving on the protective plastic film until I'm done. I learned my lesson last time after adding a couple scratches.

If I keep working in my garage, I'll have to figure out how to air condition it. Man it's hot and humid today.

 

[Mules]

Just wanted to share a couple other small Jeep accessories. I really like my med kit and ammo molle bags I added to the back of the seats. I always need bandaids and meds when playing in the woods, and the ammo bags make a great small trash can or water bottle holders.

 

[txGlad]

Those look great. Happen to have a link for them?

 

[Mules]

Those look great. Happen to have a link for them?

The Amazon truck drops off almost daily at my house. These are pretty inexpensive and have been holding up well for the last couple years.

 

[A 2]

Mounted the pull handles on the pop top and put on the rebuilt Lexan hatchback (cracked the first one made of acrylic). I'm leaving on the protective plastic film until I'm done. I learned my lesson last time after adding a couple scratches.

If I keep working in my garage, I'll have to figure out how to air condition it. Man it's hot and humid today.

You sir, are a patient man. I would have already explored, camped and off roaded that camper half baked months ago. It feels like I’m always in a rolling project. It’s going to be awesome! Looking good.

EDIT- the camper half baked, not me…

 

[Mules]

Alright, I looked at a ton of wall hanging storage bags for my camper wall storage. I looked at overloading options, backpacks, wheel chair backpacks, duffle bags and more. This one looks to be pretty heavy duty. It even has velcro on the back which will stick to my carpeted walls nicely. I ordered one

https://www.amazon.com/dp/B07WNV2PR...lja1JlZGlyZWN0JmRvTm90TG9nQ2xpY2s9dHJ1ZQ&th=1

 

[Mules]

I might have to buy one for the other side. If I don’t put food cans in them, the Velcro back will probably hold them in place just fine. They also have straps just in case or I can screw their back boards to the wall.

 

[Mules]

Next up weather stripping.

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