Project M Camper

[Dgriff]

Hey all,
Anyone out there have a Project M for their JT?
Any thoughts, advice? Getting ready to pull the trigger.

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[Free2roam]

Slide in? Not recommended for the Gladiator according to manufacturer specs. At least from what I've heard.

 

[montechie]

Slide in? Not recommended for the Gladiator according to manufacturer specs. At least from what I've heard.

Project M is a truck cap camper, similar to our OVRLNDs. Basically uses FWC's pop-top from their slide-ins.

OP, I'd cross shop OVRLND and Topo as well if you haven't already, they are also vertical pop-ups and have more customization options (esp OVRLND) if you care about that. I certainly like my vertical, makes the space in the bed very livable in bad weather.

I think they're all aluminum composite based, so probably all similar weight. I had to add airbags and eventually replaced my springs to eliminate all the sag my JTR had, and that's for a 350 lb camper. Performance-wise I barely notice it, and have taken it on lots of pretty rough trails and long trips. Probably the biggest negative is you really need to watch your upper corners and roofline when tilting near trees/rocks or going under windfall/garage doors.

 

[darkhorse13]

Hey all,
Anyone out there have a Project M for their JT?
Any thoughts, advice? Getting ready to pull the trigger.

There are better options. Four Wheel Campers quality has suffered over the years and the Project M was a very half baked solution to begin competing in the market. The fit and finish is not on par for the price and you are better off at looking at AluCab or AT Overland in my opinion.

 

[Free2roam]

Not that I'm biased, but I second the OVRLND camper. Straight pop up plenty of room. DIY build out how you want it. Mine weighed in at 250lbs just the camper.

 

[BlackRuby23]

The prices on all of these things are absolutely eye-watering. I'm going to think about making my own at some point.

 

[Dgriff]

Project M is a truck cap camper, similar to our OVRLNDs. Basically uses FWC's pop-top from their slide-ins.

OP, I'd cross shop OVRLND and Topo as well if you haven't already, they are also vertical pop-ups and have more customization options (esp OVRLND) if you care about that. I certainly like my vertical, makes the space in the bed very livable in bad weather.

I think they're all aluminum composite based, so probably all similar weight. I had to add airbags and eventually replaced my springs to eliminate all the sag my JTR had, and that's for a 350 lb camper. Performance-wise I barely notice it, and have taken it on lots of pretty rough trails and long trips. Probably the biggest negative is you really need to watch your upper corners and roofline when tilting near trees/rocks or going under windfall/garage doors.

 

[Dgriff]

Thanks for the insight...I will take another look at Toppo and Overlnd much appreciated!!

 

[WestwallNF104A]

Project M is a truck cap camper, similar to our OVRLNDs. Basically uses FWC's pop-top from their slide-ins.

OP, I'd cross shop OVRLND and Topo as well if you haven't already, they are also vertical pop-ups and have more customization options (esp OVRLND) if you care about that. I certainly like my vertical, makes the space in the bed very livable in bad weather.

I think they're all aluminum composite based, so probably all similar weight. I had to add airbags and eventually replaced my springs to eliminate all the sag my JTR had, and that's for a 350 lb camper. Performance-wise I barely notice it, and have taken it on lots of pretty rough trails and long trips. Probably the biggest negative is you really need to watch your upper corners and roofline when tilting near trees/rocks or going under windfall/garage doors.

Project M is about 100 pounds heavier than the OVRLND.

 

[WestwallNF104A]

The prices on all of these things are absolutely eye-watering. I'm going to think about making my own at some point.

I just went to the Reno Outdoor Expo and the prices on the RV's, camper trailers, and truck campers were eye watering!

My OVRLND clocked out at 16k, but I picked almost every add on. I'm old enough now that I would rather pay to have things done that I would have done myself 10 years ago.

Time is more important to me than money.

But even with that, it is still cheaper than almost all of camper options at the show, and far more capable.

 

[Free2roam]

Thanks for the insight...I will take another look at Toppo and Overlnd much appreciated!!

Jay and Maggie are an absolute joy to work with. If you have a vision pretty sure they can make it happen. Don't let there website contain your imagination. For instance asymmetrical full barn doors. Purpose built.

 

[Dgriff]

Project M is a truck cap camper, similar to our OVRLNDs. Basically uses FWC's pop-top from their slide-ins.

OP, I'd cross shop OVRLND and Topo as well if you haven't already, they are also vertical pop-ups and have more customization options (esp OVRLND) if you care about that. I certainly like my vertical, makes the space in the bed very livable in bad weather.

I think they're all aluminum composite based, so probably all similar weight. I had to add airbags and eventually replaced my springs to eliminate all the sag my JTR had, and that's for a 350 lb camper. Performance-wise I barely notice it, and have taken it on lots of pretty rough trails and long trips. Probably the biggest negative is you really need to watch your upper corners and roofline when tilting near trees/rocks or going under windfall/garage doors.

Thanks for the reply. I will definitely be checking out Ovrlnd and Toppo!!

 

[fourfa]

If I was in the market right now, I'd be all over this:

https://www.jeepgladiatorforum.com/...tion-design-electrical-and-accessories.78948/

 

[Jim Dandy]

Hey all,
Anyone out there have a Project M for their JT?
Any thoughts, advice? Getting ready to pull the trigger.

Project M looks great.
I have a Harker and really like it. Lower cost and shorter lead times.

 

[WestwallNF104A]

If I was in the market right now, I'd be all over this:

https://www.jeepgladiatorforum.com/...tion-design-electrical-and-accessories.78948/

Yeah, as a package deal it is hard to beat.

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