Tube Rack for Gladiator

[Delhux]

Ideally, I would like to have a rack system which works with the factory tonneau cover.

Most everything I've seen for racks has used the trail rails/bed rails in such a way that a tonneau will not work (or at least work poorly).

I was curious if there is anything about the design of the Gladiator which would prevent making a tube-style rack, which completely avoids the truck bed rails/trail rails. Similar to these racks for the Wranglers.

A design like that would appeal to me, both in terms of look and function--particularly in retaining unobstructed use of the bed.

Thoughts?

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[Delhux]

With room to remove at least the from two freedom panels or open a bestop at the very least. I'd buy one in a heartbeat. The safari drawings seem to approach that elsewhere on the forums.

Of course you are right, it would be frustrating if that sort of rack blocked the ability to change out the hard or soft tops.

I have to imagine, though, it could be done. And if I could have a tube rack capable of a 350-500lb load while leaving the bed unobstructed and retain use of the tonneau—that’d be awesome.

 

[BullDogge]

These style are used all the time in my area.

 

[Rebornfungus]

I’m looking for something similar. I want a hard folding cover. And either an integrated rack or a tube/rack that I can still easily open/close the cover.

The closest I’ve found is the backflip. But they only make full sized bed versions(at least for now).

https://bakindustries.com/bakflip-cs-f1

Anyone seen anything like this for the gladiator?

 

[Krash1642]

I’m looking for something similar. I want a hard folding cover. And either an integrated rack or a tube/rack that I can still easily open/close the cover.

The closest I’ve found is the backflip. But they only make full sized bed versions(at least for now).

https://bakindustries.com/bakflip-cs-f1

Anyone seen anything like this for the gladiator?

They make this for the Colorado’s and canyons... since the tonneau covers work that fit those models I had also wondered if this would work on the gladiator as well...

 

[Delhux]

They make this for the Colorado’s and canyons... since the tonneau covers work that fit those models I had also wondered if this would work on the gladiator as well...

Something like that with some at least some options for more overland-style rigging would be nice.

I’d love to see a rendering with this rack on a Gladiator:

 

[fuelcell1]

I would like to see something like this ^ as well where you can still take the top off

 

[OneTraveler]

I would like to see something like this ^ as well where you can still take the top off

I don’t even need full access for the entire top off...just freedom panels and I’d be happy. Looks like those cross bars are adjustable....forward when I need longer coverage, slide back to access freedom panel.

Really need a nice solution for a Roofnest or other RTT that isn’t the leitner (don’t like the drilled support bars in the rear). All other racks I’m aware of end lower than roofline, making the longer hard side RTT not fit.

 

[WhatExit?]

If you haven't seen this it might be of interest to you...
https://www.jeepgladiatorforum.com/...or-me-gladiator-rack.27705/page-9#post-535512

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