Tops! Canopy / covers / toppers / racks possibilities for Gladiator - Show me!

[BabblingBafoon]

Just installed my Datin Fabrication canopy rack yesterday. The quality is pretty good and it seems very sturdy. I believe I’m the first to have a rack installed over top of a Softopper on the Gladiator. Should make for a very usable space

This looks AWESOME, and just what I want!

I went to the website for this and clicked on the "JEEP GLADIATOR CANVAS CAGE BED RACK", as it is the only option I saw on their site for the Jeep Gladiator. What isn't clear to me is if it actually comes with the soft top or if that is separate?

Also, how weather tight do you think the soft top is? Mostly worried about rain.

Sponsored

 

[WildCat]

perfect.. i just sent Softopper an email asking if they had recommendations of rack that was compatible. Curious if it rubs on the Softopper and if you can put the top down with the rack up. @ Tim, i've had the Softopper on my Gladiator end of June made trip to CO from KS on highway minimal noise and no leakage in rain storm(s). The folks at Softopper have been awesome.

 

[BabblingBafoon]

perfect.. i just sent Softopper an email asking if they had recommendations of rack that was compatible. Curious if it rubs on the Softopper and if you can put the top down with the rack up. @ Tim, i've had the Softopper on my Gladiator end of June made trip to CO from KS on highway minimal noise and no leakage in rain storm(s). The folks at Softopper have been awesome.

This is a great question I hadn't thought about! @GreenZJ can you let us know if you are able to collapse the soft top with the rack in place?

I have since realized that the soft top is a separate purchase from Softopper.

 

[GreenZJ]

This is a great question I hadn't thought about! @GreenZJ can you let us know if you are able to collapse the soft top with the rack in place?

I have since realized that the soft top is a separate purchase from Softopper.

If you were to remove the rear most rail you could potentially fold it down. It doesn’t readily fold however

 

[BabblingBafoon]

If you were to remove the rear most rail you could potentially fold it down. It doesn’t readily fold however

Oof, bummer. How difficult is it to remove the rails once installed? Is it simply a matter of some bolts/wrenches and like 30 mins? Or is it a more involved affair?

One of the things that seems most attractive to me about the Softopper is that you can fold it away like a tonneau cover.

The rail system intrigued me around the ability to mount things on the sides and above, including a roof tent, so the rails also have their benefits.

The two together look tough, but I’d hate to lose functionality of the Softopper.

 

[GreenZJ]

Oof, bummer. How difficult is it to remove the rails once installed? Is it simply a matter of some bolts/wrenches and like 30 mins? Or is it a more involved affair?

One of the things that seems most attractive to me about the Softopper is that you can fold it away like a tonneau cover.

The rail system intrigued me around the ability to mount things on the sides and above, including a roof tent, so the rails also have their benefits.

The two together look tough, but I’d hate to lose functionality of the Softopper.

It’s only 4 bolts. Wouldn’t take long at all

 

[BabblingBafoon]

It’s only 4 bolts. Wouldn’t take long at all

Nice! Thanks.

 

[AmishMike]

And don't forget the portable pool bed.

Just add a trolling motor mount to stir the tub-o-margarita and Buffett here I come!!

 

[Slapping_Rabbits]

That's brilliant! Add a heater and you gotta hot tub! Or a birthing tub?

 

[ArmyJeepGuy666]

Anyone know if this is a thing that someone can make??

 

[AKGerman]

it is color matched - they did a really good job - thanks for your comments!!

Did you have RLD color match it or take it to a shop? I’ve got a Gobi Rubi myself about to pull the trigger on the RLD and like your color match vs getting all black. Have you added any cupboards? Weight okay on the standard Rubi fox shocks or have you had to do some mods? Thanks!

 

[steffen707]

Anyone know if this is a thing that someone can make??

money can buy anything......mostly

 

[MeanMachine]

Did you have RLD color match it or take it to a shop? I’ve got a Gobi Rubi myself about to pull the trigger on the RLD and like your color match vs getting all black. Have you added any cupboards? Weight okay on the standard Rubi fox shocks or have you had to do some mods? Thanks!

RLD color matched it - they did a great job!

 

[MeanMachine]

RLD color matched it - they did a great job!

and no cupboards, the weight is ok on the standard Rubi shocks, but once I added a RTT and gear, the shocks were way too soft - added Falcon adjustable so I can ramp them up with the added weight and dial back down once I take the RTT off. I also added Airlift 1000 air bags to minimize the sag

 

[AKGerman]

and no cupboards, the weight is ok on the standard Rubi shocks, but once I added a RTT and gear, the shocks were way too soft - added Falcon adjustable so I can ramp them up with the added weight and dial back down once I take the RTT off. I also added Airlift 1000 air bags to minimize the sag

I’ve heard that 2x now talking with other guys with the RTT and RLD. The airlift is hilarious. Looked at the website on how to install and pump up. With a connection in the gas tank or out the back. I thought maybe I’d do a 60lb rack and the Decked system. But that Decked is 203lbs alone! RLD is only 175lbs. So seems I’ll need some falcon shocks and a might as week get a lift if getting those. Thanks man!

Sponsored