Korisu Build ('22 JTR)

[korisu56]

My boys (10 and 8) and I just bought our 2022 JTR after returning from living in Japan. Going to take the next few years to build and prepare for retracing the Lewis & Clark Trail.

Vision. Build with my boys (11 and 8) for big trips to teach them how to dream big and start small.

Dream Trips. Lewis & Clark Trail and the Pan American Highway.


Vehicle Info. 2022 JTR, hard top, hitch, automatic. Upgrades/add-ons below:

• RSI Smart Cap EVOa. (ordered 27APR23; received/installed 20JUL23)
• 1Up Bike Rack (MAY23)
• Anvil Overland Dash Bar w/ accessories (MAY23)
• Vector E-Dock Contour & Tablet Mount
• Front Runner Slimline II RSI Smart Capack Kit (ordered 31AUG23)
• OVS Nomadic 4 Extended RTT (ordered 31AUG23)

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[korisu56]

My oldest helped me install the Anvil Overland Dash Bar and 1Up bike rack. Really looking forward to the Smart Cap to arrive so we can install together.

 

[mdyucca]

Great looking Gladiator! Really like the bright white. Nice project for you and the boys. Sounds like you are planning much adventure for the family with the Gladiator!

 

[korisu56]

SmartCap finally arrived after a 3 month wait. Boys and I assembled and installed in 4 hours. Stoked to have some secure storage and our RTT platform.

In other news, our stuff arrived from Japan, so it’s time to start looking for camping weekends!

 

[antwon412]

Looks really good. The Gladiator looks great with a topper. Just makes it look more finished as opposed to the pickup bed.

I have a Softopper currently. A wedge camper on order.

 

[korisu56]

Looks really good. The Gladiator looks great with a topper. Just makes it look more finished as opposed to the pickup bed.

I have a Softopper currently. A wedge camper on order.

thanks! How’s the wedge camper going to fit on a softtopper? Or is that the brand as opposed to a style? Curious about weight, etc.

 

[Escape.idiocracy]

SmartCap finally arrived after a 3 month wait. Boys and I assembled and installed in 4 hours. Stoked to have some secure storage and our RTT platform.

In other news, our stuff arrived from Japan, so it’s time to start looking for camping weekends!

I see you have a couple kids to haul around too!
might give a look at LOLO Bike racks (made in USA!!) and their vertical carrier. Two lessons I learned- I tried to be cheap and save a couple bucks by getting a 4 bike carrier, and skip the foot pedal….. the foot pedal is a MUST… and if I could go back would go with a 6 carrier for the ability to throw one of their friends bikes on the rack.
Super high clearance- fold back for canopy and tailgate access- we have a decked system too and it clears when fully open too.
your build looks good/fun so far.

 

[antwon412]

thanks! How’s the wedge camper going to fit on a softtopper? Or is that the brand as opposed to a style? Curious about weight, etc.

Softopper will be sold when the wedge arrives.

 

[korisu56]

I see you have a couple kids to haul around too!
might give a look at LOLO Bike racks (made in USA!!) and their vertical carrier. Two lessons I learned- I tried to be cheap and save a couple bucks by getting a 4 bike carrier, and skip the foot pedal….. the foot pedal is a MUST… and if I could go back would go with a 6 carrier for the ability to throw one of their friends bikes on the rack.
Super high clearance- fold back for canopy and tailgate access- we have a decked system too and it clears when fully open too.
your build looks good/fun so far.

Sorry, been slammed at work.

Think the attachment points would be good for carbon fiber road bikes? I like the upright position, but am concerned with the contact points

 

[korisu56]

Been a bit since an update.

Took the family to the Outer Banks, NC for our first break since moving back to the States. The boys and I installed the Vector E-Dock for their iPads in the back seat. It was a total success for the entire trip as the boys switched between their e-readers and tablets.

Best. Kids could switch between their iPads and Kindle.
Worst. Had to take their iPad covers off to fit in the tablet mount.
Weirdest. Teaching the kids to tighten the adjustment knobs down when not in use to reduce rattling.

Couple highlight photos from the trip:

Next up: Just ordered a roof rack for the SmartCap and a RTT. Heading to PA for Labor Day weekend.

 

[905_gladiator]

white Rubicon with RSI smartcap EVOa looks so good!

 

[Chunky White]

NIce Gladiator!! I am a big fan of the 1UP USA bike racks also. I have bought and sold a handful of bike racks over the years and that rack is my favorite so far

 

[AKDrifter]

I read a bikers fantastic Lewis and Clark trip once over on the advrider forum years ago now. Such a cool trip, there's a lot to do and see on that trip. Dragging, poleing, sailing, oaring etc at 1mph for 1500 miles to Ft Mandan there are a lot of camp sites known, and unknown on the Ohio, Mississippi, and Missouri rivers. A lot of locals never even realize that L&C sites are in the vicinity. Takes a lot of research and time to do it, but is a rewarding experience I'm certain. I am envious, good luck!

 

[korisu56]

white Rubicon with RSI smartcap EVOa looks so good!

That looks sick! What size shoes are you running? What front bumper? I need to go full-width front bumper and tires need to be within the fenders for international travel. Maybe I do a North America build, THEN move to international....hah

 

[korisu56]

NIce Gladiator!! I am a big fan of the 1UP USA bike racks also. I have bought and sold a handful of bike racks over the years and that rack is my favorite so far

Same! I bought the 1Up after running a Yakima bed rack setup on my Frontier before moving to Japan. My neighbor had 1Up and made me a believer. They should give him a commission.

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