RLD designs pic request

[Bumpy Ride]

I set up a pulley system under my deck. I was able to lift the top up onto the roll cage while sitting in the back seat. From there I used a rope to hoist it above the Jeep.

Thanks for the info. I don’t have any pulley system.

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[malofquist]

hey all, i've just purchased/installed an RLD Designs cap on my Mojave. i love it already. I previously had a softopper and bedrock around that. I really dug that setup - but i mostly use the bed of my truck for the dogs. My LARGE puppy clawed at my softopper - so pissed. thanks for all the ideas of mounting items using the side access and from the ceiling, way helpful!

unrelated, as you can see, i've kept Mojave wheels/tires/suspension stock. I figured it's purpose built and i'll only reduce its functionality. that said, the rear end sags when i'm packed for camping. should I use airbags, stiffer springs, etc?? any advice out there?

Note: I have a small rack over passenger compartment that holds 2 Milwaukee Packet boxes, that where my iCamper 2.0 normally ends. I recently bought a trailer to hold that RTT. but i may carry it on the JT sometimes. i like the flexibility.

 

[malofquist]

hey all, i've just purchased/installed an RLD Designs cap on my Mojave. i love it already. I previously had a softopper and bedrock around that. I really dug that setup - but i mostly use the bed of my truck for the dogs. My LARGE puppy clawed at my softopper - so pissed. thanks for all the ideas of mounting items using the side access and from the ceiling, way helpful!

unrelated, as you can see, i've kept Mojave wheels/tires/suspension stock. I figured it's purpose built and i'll only reduce its functionality. that said, the rear end sags when i'm packed for camping. should I use airbags, stiffer springs, etc?? any advice out there?

Note: I have a small rack over passenger compartment that holds 2 Milwaukee Packet boxes, that where my iCamper 2.0 normally ends. I recently bought a trailer to hold that RTT. but i may carry it on the JT sometimes. i like the flexibility.

 

[malofquist]

previous setup :

 

[FR33DOM]

hey all, i've just purchased/installed an RLD Designs cap on my Mojave. i love it already. I previously had a softopper and bedrock around that. I really dug that setup - but i mostly use the bed of my truck for the dogs. My LARGE puppy clawed at my softopper - so pissed. thanks for all the ideas of mounting items using the side access and from the ceiling, way helpful!

unrelated, as you can see, i've kept Mojave wheels/tires/suspension stock. I figured it's purpose built and i'll only reduce its functionality. that said, the rear end sags when i'm packed for camping. should I use airbags, stiffer springs, etc?? any advice out there?

Note: I have a small rack over passenger compartment that holds 2 Milwaukee Packet boxes, that where my iCamper 2.0 normally ends. I recently bought a trailer to hold that RTT. but i may carry it on the JT sometimes. i like the flexibility.

(Coming from a Rubicon with Clayton Lift/Springs Perspective): On mine I installed a 3/4" rear spacer to help offset the sag with the cap on when I put on the Clayton Lift which give a little rake back. I think as long as you are not hauling over 300# regularly, you'd get by (looks wise) with a spacer as a budget option. For function tho, especially if hauling heavier loads regularly, you may want to consider airbags.

We hauled an opus camper around all summer and with the tongue weight (supposed to be around 250#) the truck was only about 3/4 off the bump stocks, dragging butt.

However, after 5000 miles I kept the 3/4" rear spacers and installed airbags. Putting in airbags completely eliminated the sag and you can adjust to your load (esp if you get the compressor accessory). Photo below is fully loaded truck box with camper loaded full of water and gear. No more sag .

 

[malofquist]

(Coming from a Rubicon with Clayton Lift/Springs Perspective): On mine I installed a 3/4" rear spacer to help offset the sag with the cap on when I put on the Clayton Lift which give a little rake back. I think as long as you are not hauling over 300# regularly, you'd get by (looks wise) with a spacer as a budget option. For function tho, especially if hauling heavier loads regularly, you may want to consider airbags.

We hauled an opus camper around all summer and with the tongue weight (supposed to be around 250#) the truck was only about 3/4 off the bump stocks, dragging butt.

However, after 5000 miles I kept the 3/4" rear spacers and installed airbags. Putting in airbags completely eliminated the sag and you can adjust to your load (esp if you get the compressor accessory). Photo below is fully loaded truck box with camper loaded full of water and gear. No more sag .

Great set up and thanks for sharing your story. I have a trailer too, right now it's pretty much a utility trailer, but I can put my RTT on it. It's a M1101 and in some ways, not compatible with Gladiator (e.g. the tongue height).

I'll put some air bags in my rear coils and see what happens!

 

[Tanners Owner]

Am late to this thread, but got my RLD installed last month by Adventure Ready. After I got home, I installed my EZRecrack base for hauling my kayaks. Makes it much easier to load. Am enjoying the canopy especially for the protection it gives my bird hunting buddy?

 

[npgeorgeuw]

I hadn't thought about this, but that's a soft-top. Good luck getting that off with any bed cap, I don't seen how it would be possible to get the pillars and the window slid out with that little room. Maybe it's possible but it's already hard enough to do with my newer soft-top. Thoughts?

 

[malofquist]

Omg, the snow falling between canopy and cab melts refreezes repeatedly and rubs when bed twists driving down the roads. It’s maddeningly loud.

 

[Tanners Owner]

Same here- loud rattling noises - but I knew what it was this time

Omg, the snow falling between canopy and cab melts refreezes repeatedly and rubs when bed twists driving down the roads. It’s maddeningly loud.

 

[Blade1668]

Omg, the snow falling between canopy and cab melts refreezes repeatedly and rubs when bed twists driving down the roads. It’s maddeningly loud.

Same here- loud rattling noises - but I knew what it was this time

First time truck with cap owner (s) ? ? At least it's not a old aluminum cap of years ago. My long gone Ford P/U had one of those, driving around in WA. State and then from there to IL. in Dec. though blizzard of 4 plus States. Dang that was a long time ago.?
If you want a possible thing to "fill" the gap in between windows a bicycle inner tube can be positioned to loop around the "gun port" window and cap window. Another old days trick to get some air flow from cab to back.... Being a kid in days before safety travelling in back of pick-ups.

 

[malofquist]

First time truck with cap owner (s) ? ? At least it's not a old aluminum cap of years ago. My long gone Ford P/U had one of those, driving around in WA. State and then from there to IL. in Dec. though blizzard of 4 plus States. Dang that was a long time ago.?
If you want a possible thing to "fill" the gap in between windows a bicycle inner tube can be positioned to loop around the "gun port" window and cap window. Another old days trick to get some air flow from cab to back.... Being a kid in days before safety travelling in back of pick-ups.

Yeah, i used to take out windows and install these accordion boots to couple truck caps to interiors back in the day (in fact i cut out all the metal and mated them together that way - low rider/sport truck/loud stereo days). now it seems a shame to take out TWO sliding windows for reasons of security, keeping dogs from jumping in to cab. However, making the cab and bed the same temperature is a good idea since I keep the dogs back there. Cannot decide

 

[Tanners Owner]

First time truck with cap owner (s) ? ? At least it's not a old aluminum cap of years ago. My long gone Ford P/U had one of those, driving around in WA. State and then from there to IL. in Dec. though blizzard of 4 plus States. Dang that was a long time ago.?
If you want a possible thing to "fill" the gap in between windows a bicycle inner tube can be positioned to loop around the "gun port" window and cap window. Another old days trick to get some air flow from cab to back.... Being a kid in days before safety travelling in back of pick-ups.

No, not first time truck/ canopy owner. Have had many over the past 35+ years, but will admit, this last storm dumped more snow than we normally get here in the PNW, combined with thawing and freezing caused chucks of ice to form and rattle between the bed and cab, between the cab and canopy.
That said, it doesn’t lessen my enjoyment of my gladiator

 

[Even Stay]

(Coming from a Rubicon with Clayton Lift/Springs Perspective): On mine I installed a 3/4" rear spacer to help offset the sag with the cap on when I put on the Clayton Lift which give a little rake back. I think as long as you are not hauling over 300# regularly, you'd get by (looks wise) with a spacer as a budget option. For function tho, especially if hauling heavier loads regularly, you may want to consider airbags.

We hauled an opus camper around all summer and with the tongue weight (supposed to be around 250#) the truck was only about 3/4 off the bump stocks, dragging butt.

However, after 5000 miles I kept the 3/4" rear spacers and installed airbags. Putting in airbags completely eliminated the sag and you can adjust to your load (esp if you get the compressor accessory). Photo below is fully loaded truck box with camper loaded full of water and gear. No more sag .

Freedom, what airbag setup did you end up going with. As I do my research for the same problem it seems that there are only a couple of options (my search was not extensive). The Sumo's and AirLift...do you end up going with either of these? My understanding is that the sumo's aren't true airbags. I'm total novice so any direction would be appreciated. Thanks in advance.

 

[FR33DOM]

Freedom, what airbag setup did you end up going with. As I do my research for the same problem it seems that there are only a couple of options (my search was not extensive). The Sumo's and AirLift...do you end up going with either of these? My understanding is that the sumo's aren't true airbags. I'm total novice so any direction would be appreciated. Thanks in advance.

I got the airlifts. I also got the airless controller compressor option. So glad I did! Can change the pressure in 5 seconds from my phone.

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