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Building a Custom Flat Bed Truck Camper for my Jeep Gladiator
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- เผยแพร่เมื่อ 4 ส.ค. 2024
- So stoked to get the first truck camper build video out! Even though this was just a template to get the general design in order, it felt like a HUGE step in the right direction for me. Stay tuned for future videos when I explain why I am going with a non-cabover style camper, the interior layout, and build progress. If you just can't wait and want exclusive updates, I am sharing those to patreon, check that out below:
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Can’t wait to see how this build goes!
Excited to see the final product!! Congrats!
why not bring it over the cab for profile aesthetics and reduction of the wind resistance? might not add anything other than storage but imo it will look better than a box.
That would bring more living space. Even possible a bath room. You wouldnt be able to take the jeep top off. Even though he possible will never take off. I would have chosen over the cab
Can’t wait to see the finished product! Keep it up Phil!
I-we have been waiting for this. Looks like a good start. M
Looks like the camper is coming along good.
Look forward to seeing this get built. I know you arent going to go cabover for the living space but maybe do an extended rack over the cab that is flat on top for your kayak. Just a thought so keep us posted.
Great video, can’t wait to see the build.
Always a good way to start my day!
That’s so awesome Gabriel! Thanks for commenting
Dude this looks awesome can't wait to see the end result!
Cant wait to see it!
Hi Phil and Koda.
This is my favorite part of your channel. Love watching the build and thought process behind it. If you put a little over cab extension it might look better and give you a little storage plus aero. My opinion you didn’t ask for.
hahaa thank you for the comment scott! I am glad you are enjoying the build. I can't wait to have more to share!
Getting excited for you Phill it’s going to be sweet 👍🏼
Thanks for showing the process.
Its going to be Awesome Bro !! Can't wait to see your pad..👍👍💪💪💪💪✌✌
Love the channel mate, have been binge watching your vids.... keep it up. new subscriber here. Cheers, Grant (Australia).
PLEASE tell me you are going to strengthen that frame...
I have a similar vision for this but I want to remove the Jeep top and build the cab over sealed to where the top sits. This open up more space and ease of movement throughout the rig.
Thanks for sharing this build. Glad to see someone making the leap.
i would have thought thats what they would do too
Mobacon ha ha ! I suggested that months ago .
Awesome ! Great vid!
You have to be getting pumped! I don't know when you filmed this one I'm still in pensacola if you're still in oklahoma I'd head up there kind of on my way to Arizona
Whaaaaaaat!? Sick - can't wait to see it.
Jeep is looking amazing! Wild weather in Alberta, too. Stay safe.👍🇨🇦😉
Send some really cold weather with lots of snow to ONTARIO...
PHIL!!!! This is a long way from the Sun Raider!!! Can’t wait for the build and also what you are going to do with the truck bed from the Jeep!!!
wow that is a throwback and hearing you say that is all the more special! dang dude. Best comment ive read in a while! I am planning to build a trailer out of the jeep truck bed but thats more long term for sure!
This is going to be a dope build
Wow Phil this is going to be amazing! Seems that the most valuable thing about your lifestyle is the great contacts you have made. I would make it a cabover because right now you are traveling alone but you never know when you are going to meet a lady friend who wants to tag along. With a cabover one person can take a nap while the other person cooks, washes dishes, stretches out on the couch, etc. Of course you sacrifice the rack space but I wonder if the rack could sit on top of the camper.
Looks real good
awesome mane:) when you design the overhead roof rack, you could design it to overhang the windshield a foot or so, that way it's long enough to get kayaks up there w/o hitting the camper box (kinda like a work/ladder rack on a truck)... might make a little wind noise but would be sweet to have a bunch of room up there if you need it or want kayaks up there. Gonna do that next after i finish my flatbed build and get rid of the yakima rack.
Hey Phil, you're doing exactly what I wished I could have done when I was your age. Now that I'm older and very much dislike driving I'm kicking myself for not doing what I always wanted to do, travel. I know my son would have had a much better education traveling vs sitting in a classroom. He's like you in many aspects. Goofy and always up for the next adventure, what's around the next bend and other fun stuff like that. Glad you're getting your build started. Can't wait to see how it turns out
thank you for the message Wendy, its tough to live a life with no regrets thats for sure. I am glad I got started with this young most definitely. It sounds like you and your son might be able to do some cool trips together! One of the highlights of my year last year was camping with my mom :)
Pure function, I like it!
We are all excited for you. Its prob going to be the first one done.
DUDE!!!! so glade you are going with this style rig.......kind of like the dodge! I was kind of worried about you trying to do the rooftop tent long term. I think this is a great move! cant wait to see then end result! Man I'm excited for you !
Heard a splash of 'Leon Bridges' in the background. Cooool!
Yes sir! Drew and bison love Leon
Can’t wait to see the final build
me too! hahaa thanks for the comment!
Gonna be awesome
Amazing!
Cant wait brotha 🤙🏽🤙🏽🤙🏽 yew!!!! Yeah buddy
Looks great and I’m looking for ward to the build series. With such a small footprint why did you decide not to do a cab over? I would think it would have been a great spot for food or clothing storage if it wasn’t large enough for a sleeping platform.
curious too about this. I was wondering if this is a pop up that can be stood up in, when parked ofc.
Your entering the stage of life I'm in. The stage when your eyebrows attempt to become a mustache. Lol l appreciate you videos. Jeep needs to sponsor you. I just bought my wife brand new jeep gladiator due to your video inspiration. Keep it up.
The fold out top sections or pop top canvas top sq lift also nice.
Have a safe blessed day! 🙏🏽🙏🏽🙏🏽🙏🏽🙏🏽🙏🏽
Hey Phil, Awesome to see the progression, ya sure about No cab over, lota space there to use plus still give you a bit of a rack at the front, also bud ya thought of the extra weight on the back axle with the over hang. Know you'll Nail an awesome build bud, keep up the awesome journey 😁
Hey Phil! Love your content! Question for you.... Why if you have the space for a cab-over, that you decided not to go with one? Noticing what you are doing with the area on the roof forward of the camper, I observe that you could have copious amounts of space if you were to go with the cab-over and a roof rack on top of that space would more than support a kayak and such.... Are you also installing solar?
Great video. Hey cool computer case I need one wheres it from ? 💕
Love the music choice!
thank you! I like this song a lot as well
This looks to be like a sweet build! Do you like camper type setups over the RTTs?
Awesome informational educational video experience Y'alls God Bless Ya 🙏
This seems like a really interesting combination of off-road capability and comfortable interior space that doesn't involve fabric. Looking forward to watching this progress.
exactly donald! I am trying to have the most off road capable and comfortable vehicle I could imagine! can't wait to explore more of oregon with ya. Keep up the great work on your channel my friend
One thing I would never do with this new camper shell installed is try any jumps, your frame is much less desirable than the new Mojave frame, they can and do bend. The Mojave has wrapped steel welded in all the stress areas.
@@davidcox2197 I had no idea the mojave frame was different - that changes all of my opinions about that truck! wow. It came out after I bought my Rubicon. and as I do see your point, we are building gussets for the rear shock mounts and reinforcing the frame, and its all a matter of how much weight will truly be on that rear axle when its all said and done. But I mean, jumps are never really a GOOD idea, just a FUN idea hahahah
@@Down2Mob You should be fine after reinforcement. Don't know why the factory doesn't start using that frame on all Gladiator models, makes sense to me.
@@Down2Mob There are a lot of changes, complete wrap of frame in steel in weak areas, and much more. You should be fine with reinforcing the frame, your guys seen it before and know where it bends.
I had a 6 way rear suspension set up using short med & long arms best of all 3 each way. But best current tech is medal clock double joint rear control arm or the ultra rear control by vegas crew counter suspension set up.
overcab is a MUST!!!!!
Love your channel. Cant wait to see the finished product. Im from Tulsa. Turkey mtn is a hidden gem. Hmu around 4:20 next time your in town.
Thank you my friend! Are you on Instagram?
@@Down2Mob no i am not. Got to get one.
What was the other camper builder you considered working with? Just curious.
AWESOME !!!
Thank you again.
ving a wider top hard side that raises or lower lower section & protects window from stripping down the sides is way to go & God version how I will want mine. The turbo diesel is nice good choice but I think I Am leaning 3.6 super charger engine option for my build best tow poss, when I beef upmy axles min 60s poss Curry 70s even better. I like the unimog tech High hog set up too. 4.88 is my jam w/37" max tire cheap jeep ass, but 35" true ht is fine too.
Hving a floor heating or wall heating option when plugged in is also great system. Decent toaster oven & magnetic burn other nice plug in luxury.
Coool beans fella!🤙
The 4 leg jacks like lance camper can lift it off truck or just lift the top overlapping top section nice & high.
Enjoy your videos
I still like the idea Adventure Brad had with the rv stabilizers in the rear! I think that would be worth doing with the gladiator build. Either way it looks great and I'm happy to finally see you dream build taking off. Keep up the good work!
Dude that was cool huh? But I’ve gotten to sleep through windy nights and kind of enjoy them to be honest. It makes a peaceful night that much better. The main reason I probably won’t add them though is weight. Trying to keep every ounce we can off this thing
@@Down2Mob dont blame ya man. I'm the same way in storms. Unfortunately I keep running into weight issues with my rig and need to downsize. Or buy a bigger truck!haha keep up the good work brotha
So glad to see your progress! Congrats!
👍🏼👍🏼🐈🐈🐈🍄👽🌴🏴☠️
Thank you! I’m super excited and thankful
Looks awesome. Curious how much did you end up selling the DodgeMahal for? I want one
Thanks Phil love the videos
OH and by the way I ended Up putting super springs on my truck and I'm really happy with them they really help stabilize it and if I still need more down the line I can still put a stableizer on it but so far so good 3000+ miles
Same here I put supersprings on my 06 Tacoma for camper/camping equipment, towing TT. They have worked great. More stability, much less sag when towing TT.
Amazing
Is this gonna be a cube with a pop up top like the mahaul?
can't wait to see it lol
Nice!
Will you still be in the area next month and attending the MOORE expo in Springfield?
I’ve been looking everywhere for someone who made a truck camper for the Gladiator. I’m trying to decide between this idea and a JLU for my road trips in 2021...
Hey Chris! I believe this will be the best compromise between comfort and capability for the gladiator. But I also love the idea of a JL with Ursa Minor and goose gear seat delete system!
@@Down2Mob awesome I will look that up too. I don’t know how much I will actually be camping with my travels so thinking about the best road trip adventure vehicle for me and my 13 year old dog. Jeep has won the fight but now to plan set up over time.
I just installed TIMBREN SES Suspension Enhancement System on the rear of my Frontier. Nothing fancy, but under heavy payloads it works awesome and it cost me less than $250, but I’m sure Phil probably has something more sophisticated in mind?
Gonna be dope I’d look in to the gladiators that have broken frames i know you like to send your jeep
Would look and function better as a cab over so when the top is popped you could have a big bed over the cab of the jeep and would give you a lot more useable space
I was curious as to why you chose not to get a north/south cabover Bed option for the camper? you could put a really large Rack on the top of the camper then to hold your kayak and other stuff!
Are you going to sell the roof top tent once you get the bison done??
I like desert jeep tuff frame but they should hve went raptor type front axles too, still can in the future.
Can’t wait to see the finished product. I’m gonna scream most likely
The solar that has panels stacked 3 to a sandwich, but when u park u open the right & left & bottom panel stays in center on top. The Snossberry all color matched & is best color out NOW. The V8 hood & exhaust & paddle shifters r bad ass but only offered of V8 right NOW. Hving a 48 volt alternator under the hood is key to going off grid, even if genesis dual 12 volt lithium under the hood. I hve seen nice back door storage set up & under bumper front & rear set up best of all.
Nice! Have you seen Full Send Alaskan Overland's camper?
Looks like a lot of weight. How do you keep the COG ahead of the axle?
They hve all in 1 control that works AC 30 amp or DC or & solar, plus min 3 or 4 lithium or titinate batteries.
I Am going to hve double door jam on newer jeeps, so it will hve solid bars doors inner door jam & larger new doors outer door jam, mirrors not attached. The roof needs to b taller on next jeeps as well. Front windshield needs to tilt out like side by side. The lite bar & rack will b smooth fitting unseen w/top of roof unless u pull/pop them out as needed so less drag & less wind noise. Roof & top of window higher so tall ppl 6ft 4" ish can see. front windshield is pretty freaking up right aero drag big. The V8 hood is cool but heavy ass hell, aluminum front & rear fenders for sure hopefully V8 hood option too.
I'll be interested to see what gearing you have to go with to handle that extra payload lol
You guys should build a drop-down deck off the back!
I thought that shop looked familiar, I seen some his videos on the campers he was building 👍
So lucky dude 🙂
Lots of hard work but certainly some luck! Haha thanks for watching Dave
Awesome job, keep up good work. And oh thanks for making me stare at your eye brow.
Good morning Phil. May bacon be in your pan
Did they finish it while you were there, or do you have to go back to pick it up?
basically if not going front independant jumping better set up then u want your LOW push bumper to hit & take hit b4 the bump stop or axle takes the hit. Long sq bars vs axle takes bulk of the hit. Oh yeah truss or more beef b4 or after your axle KO is a good idea, & ucan't go wrong w/60 or even 70 axle esp if jumping.
U need lift jacks at corners like lance camper or jumping is bad idea, wt wise factory 44 axles.
Suspension updates to carry that weight?
Not sure what his plans are, but I had coil spring specialities make springs for my flatbed jk pickup, added 700lbs capacity and 1" height over stock JKU springs
Are they putting a flatbed on the gladiator 1st?
“Abort mission, don’t get em” 😂🤣
Have followed your page for a while. The dodge mahal was amazing for a # of reasons. I think you are taking a major step back in terms of usability. The COG on this camper is way too far back, combine that with an already low payload. Unfortunately I just don’t see this working properly, especially for living in. Another factor to consider is fuel mileage, you will be having to plan trips around gas stations because it will be such a pig on fuel. My 2 cents anyways...
Maybe reinforce the frame between the back cab and camper.. ive heard of a few bent frames because they've been overloaded
if u don't hve a front LOW brush bar axle protector then u break axle hitting rock on trail, but if jumping it won't matter. If rocking normal speed then u need way to lift LOW push bumper up or off.
Great idea, but beware of bending the frames issue. Have seen bent gladiator frames towing a teardrop. The Chevy Colorado pickup owners manual explicitly says you can NOT put a slide-in pickup camper or similar equipment in the bed the of the truck. It voids your warranty and there have been some bent frames, from pickup campers and from towing, that chevy didn't warranty. That is crazy. As long as you are under the max payload, the bed should handle whatever you throw at it, so why call out slide-in campers are not allowed? The jeep gladiator manual is slightly different and, on page 14, states "This vehicle is NOT recommended for slide-in camper applications." So not as strict as the Colorado owners manual. Still worth taking into consideration as the jeep bent frame may have had to do with suspension mods. Will be hard to stay under max payload with this camper, your full time supplies, etc. Looking forward to the build and how all that is taken into consideration. Keep all your heavy stuff (water, batteries, propane) at the very front of the camper.
The Coyotes remind me of the movie Will Smith, I am legend when he was in the bath tub and all the zombies were outside his house!!!!
oh shiiiiiit I am glad I didn't think of that in the moment lol. Good to see your still watching my crazy ass darryl! youve been around since the start my friend and I remember!
Folding Kayk is the ticket ;)
Great content! Drop the flashlights and battery powered electric blankets IMO.