kndrewa
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I think this is interesting.
https://expeditionportal.com/the-jeep-gladiator-camper/
"The roof of the Summit can be fitted with cross-bars, which allows for 100 pounds of cargo (like a kayak) to be raised with the roof strut assist. The top is strong enough to support up to 600 pounds of static load when the lid is closed."
"The bed is massive as a result of the longest cab overhang of any wedge camper on the market. This provides the rare feature of a person standing in the truck bed, while another sleeps in. It also allows for the bed to remain made while changing. The Summit top is deep enough to allow all (reasonable) bedding to remain in place when closing the top."
Looks like plenty of space between the Jeep roof and the camper's cab overhang to allow the bed and cab to flex.
Not sure about entering and exiting the tent, though. Does that require climbing up on tailgate and then ducking in before standing in the bed? This photo makes it seem like accessing the tent would be challenging when the kitchen is set up like this.
Has anyone seen one or been inside one of these? I would like to see interior photos.
I'm curious about how the bedding is accessed and how the space below the bedding might be used. I like the idea that you could leave the truck bed empty for normal pickup truck tasks, or build in more permanent storage solutions for dedicated overland camping use.
https://expeditionportal.com/the-jeep-gladiator-camper/
"The roof of the Summit can be fitted with cross-bars, which allows for 100 pounds of cargo (like a kayak) to be raised with the roof strut assist. The top is strong enough to support up to 600 pounds of static load when the lid is closed."
"The bed is massive as a result of the longest cab overhang of any wedge camper on the market. This provides the rare feature of a person standing in the truck bed, while another sleeps in. It also allows for the bed to remain made while changing. The Summit top is deep enough to allow all (reasonable) bedding to remain in place when closing the top."
Looks like plenty of space between the Jeep roof and the camper's cab overhang to allow the bed and cab to flex.
Not sure about entering and exiting the tent, though. Does that require climbing up on tailgate and then ducking in before standing in the bed? This photo makes it seem like accessing the tent would be challenging when the kitchen is set up like this.
Has anyone seen one or been inside one of these? I would like to see interior photos.
I'm curious about how the bedding is accessed and how the space below the bedding might be used. I like the idea that you could leave the truck bed empty for normal pickup truck tasks, or build in more permanent storage solutions for dedicated overland camping use.
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