What did you do TO your Gladiator today? [ADMIN WARNING: NO POLITICS]

[CTFriel]

Is that a HD version of the ARE cap ? What’s the load rating ?

standard version. I think ARE says 150lbs or so. I ran a very similar shell on an older Tacoma and saw no issues running a Ruggedized tepui, Frontrunner rack, and awning (around 260lbs or so). It’s all about weight distribution and wheeling with some common sense.

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[j.o.y.ride]

Took grille off, took inserts out. Was doing this in prep of the Punk'n rattle can showing up but FedEx suuuuuuuuucks and it's delayed until tomorrow. So grille back on minus inserts.

 

[Red Hot Sloth]

Over the past few days I’ve added a few items. ARE shell, some led lights, Eezi-Awn load bars, cab rack and Series 1600 RTT. Still have to button everything up before camping but getting close.

What do you have mounted to the left of your fridge in the bed, looks to be aluminum or stainless?
Please pardon my ignorance but am truly interested.

 

[BrandonG]

standard version. I think ARE says 150lbs or so. I ran a very similar shell on an older Tacoma and saw no issues running a Ruggedized tepui, Frontrunner rack, and awning (around 260lbs or so). It’s all about weight distribution and wheeling with some common sense.

I’m looking to do the same setup but with a larger tent . I think the tent alone is 150lbs , plus a couple people sleeping , dog etc . I would be 4-5 times over the rates limit . I will have to look into other options if they don’t release a HD version that’s reasonably priced . The softopper with rack option looks nice . I believe it had somewhere around 1000lbs load rating

 

[CTFriel]

I’m looking to do the same setup but with a larger tent . I think the tent alone is 150lbs , plus a couple people sleeping , dog etc . I would be 4-5 times over the rates limit . I will have to look into other options if they don’t release a HD version that’s reasonably priced . The softopper with rack option looks nice . I believe it had somewhere around 1000lbs load rating

So the load is a dynamic load while traveling. Static is a non issue and the tent on mine is 160lbs. The shell could support the truck upside down so your 1000 lbs static should be no issue.

 

[CTFriel]

What do you have mounted to the left of your fridge in the bed, looks to be aluminum or stainless?
Please pardon my ignorance but am truly interested.

American Adventure Lab ARB compressor mount.

 

[HopSlammer]

I haven't shared anything here in quite some time. I need to get back in the habit of doing so.

It wasn't today, but my two most recent mods:

Wiring/Installing a solar setup. It's a 55W semi flexible panel, with a bluetooth enabled MPPT charge controller. (In the finished product, the panel will be mounted to my rooftop tent, on a quick disconnect, once my camper shell comes in next month.)

And installing my PRP seat covers. Excellent quality, and customer service. The console cover was slightly too large (as you may have noticed in the picture) so PRP expedited me a replacement free of charge.

The seat covers look great!

 

[Red Hot Sloth]

American Adventure Lab ARB compressor mount.

Thanks, Nice set-up!

 

[GreenMan]

Simply tucked her in with the new Rain Gear cover

 

[immaechu]

Over the past few days I’ve added a few items. ARE shell, some led lights, Eezi-Awn load bars, cab rack and Series 1600 RTT. Still have to button everything up before camping but getting close.

damn your garage is so clean. love the high ceilings too!

 

[TheHops]

I’m looking to do the same setup but with a larger tent . I think the tent alone is 150lbs , plus a couple people sleeping , dog etc . I would be 4-5 times over the rates limit . I will have to look into other options if they don’t release a HD version that’s reasonably priced . The softopper with rack option looks nice . I believe it had somewhere around 1000lbs load rating

The HD version has been released. Check out their website. It is available to be built and ordered.

 

[TheHops]

Over the past few days I’ve added a few items. ARE shell, some led lights, Eezi-Awn load bars, cab rack and Series 1600 RTT. Still have to button everything up before camping but getting close.

Great setup. Quick question about your fridge slide: What was your install process? How did you install it so that the drawer will clear the tailgate?

When test fitting mine, the bottom of the slide out contacts the inside lip of the tailgate when pulling the fridge out. I was thinking of shimming it up with thick rubber washers or something similar, or finding some cheap brackets to use as a spacer.

 

[TheHops]

The seat covers look great!

Thanks! I'm loving them. They were spendy, but they appear to be worth it. They're great quality.

 

[CTFriel]

Great setup. Quick question about your fridge slide: What was your install process? How did you install it so that the drawer will clear the tailgate?

When test fitting mine, the bottom of the slide out contacts the inside lip of the tailgate when pulling the fridge out. I was thinking of shimming it up with thick rubber washers or something similar, or finding some cheap brackets to use as a spacer.

That’s basically what I did. I used a 3/4” aluminum spacer with a large fender washer on top and rubber washer on bottom for some shock absorption. So my setup is rubber washer against bed, 3/4” aluminum spacer, fender washer, then slide. Mine had to be taller because I’m running a Mountain Hatch tailgate board which adds another 1/2” of thickness.

 

[TheHops]

That’s basically what I did. I used a 3/4” aluminum spacer with a large fender washer on top and rubber washer on bottom for some shock absorption. So my setup is rubber washer against bed, 3/4” aluminum spacer, fender washer, then slide. Mine had to be taller because I’m running a Mountain Hatch tailgate board which adds another 1/2” of thickness.

Awesome, thanks for the response. At least I'm not alone. Unfortunately, the width of the mounting holes doesn't fall evenly on the peaks/valleys of the bed grooves for my Dometic 95/100 slide, so I'll have to figure out something for that too. I imagine it'll make drilling out the holes a bit of a pain. It'll be worth it though in the end.

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