Gladiator Build Update - New Rack and Tent

[@CarlosMontanez]

This looks much better and easier to access a lot of stuff in the back. Nice!

[@sonsoflibertyoverland]

Xtrusion makes cool stuff. Like legos for Overlanding. I just sent this vid to my Gladiator and Raptor friends and trying to get them to go this route.

[@nickh402]

That is awesome they named the edition after your channel! That is super cool.

[@zodar1400]

See you at the moore expo. I'm looking forward to the new solar panels. Thanks again.

[@AllThingsOverlanding]

Love the new set up! I just got my Xtrusion Rack on my new truck and I'm loving it. Now I just need to attach stuff to it, :D. Great vid buddy!

[@OzarkOverlandAdventures]

Cant wait to see it this weekend!!

[@rafterwhomestead]

Nice! It's been awesome to see Alan's business grow! He's come a long way from his home garage.

[@333adventures3]

Love the new set up. The great thing about Xtrusion is their flexablity. While they have pre-configured bed racks you can also custom configure your rack and have it built the way you want and need it. There are also are so many options in RTT's now, anyone would be hard pressed to find one that doesn't work for them.

[@MikeWilliams-iz3fm]

Just slept on top of my Ozarks xtr3 for the first time. I'm in love with what you and Xtrusion came up with with the lift gates and case mount.

[@OzarkOverlandAdventures]

Thanks!!! Glad you love it!!!

[@scottsnyder8691]

It's a fantastic rack, I got mine in April 2021. Takes me less than 5 minutes to mount or dismount on my Gladiator and all by myself because it's not heavy. I like the new connectors, that's the only place where the rack separated slightly when I was in a collision (I T-boned someone at 25 mph that cut in front of me), but otherwise the rack held up fine.I love all the stuff we can add to it, but honestly I don't have much on mine (just a fire extinguisher and shovel most of the time). I just love the way it looks. So glad you got connected with them and help give them some exposure. A nice hack I figured out (because my rack sits just below the roof) is that the Yakima rain gutter towers fit in the channels of the extrusion. So in just a few minutes I can prep for a load of lumber or throw my kayak on it.

[@michaelwylie658]

Love the new rack and tent

[@Frostytravels]

Super new set up. That should hit the mark and make for lots of outdoor adventures.

[@christservant7051]

Wow I was literally just watching the Moore 2022 expo and you were talking about in the future about what you’re going to do with the back of your bed. Refreshed my KZbin and this was the first video that popped up lol love it

[@eugeneenslow8563]

Looks awesome. Much cleaner design. Sleeker and more functional by all appearances. Will have to visit the website!!

[@ahmednesbitte4906]

Hi Matt, I really like Sully’s make over. Very nice clean look to her and your new tent looks very nice. Awesome video. ❤Thank you for sharing!😊

[@OzarkOverlandAdventures]

Thanks so much!

[@kevinclevenger8741]

That looks really good. Cool thay named it after your channel.

[@johnthompson773]

Absolutely love the new setup. That rack is wicked cool.

[@mikefoster5663]

Nice set up. I’ll buy your old one and tent. 😬 See you at Moore Expo.

[@UnwindingRoads]

I have a gladiator! I want that rack! Looks like the absolutely perfect setup! Excellent video Matt thanks for sharing!

[@OzarkOverlandAdventures]

You bet!

[@scottsnyder8691]

You should do it Teddy, you won't regret it. It's so versatile.

[@overland_dadsfl]

Key word is MODULARITY 👍👍👍

[@ozzy7926]

If I owned a gladiator this 100% would be the set up I'd push for. I have a JKU with a wedge tent and I absolutely love the wedge.

[@allterrain]

Saw you at Moab Diner during the Safari but didn't want to intrude. Love your content and you are the one who can really wheel when leading your friends around the Moab trails. Peace

[@kirkrobinson6132]

I have the exact same style setup on my zr2, freespirit odyssey rtt on top that’s 55”x80” so whole bed stays dry, some outdoor led lights wrapped around the bottom of the tent to have lights to see in the bed and some ambient lighting at night, and two cyclones pointing down at the tailgate for daylight at nightime cooking, hope it works out great for you, love the content bud

[@mattlewandowski73]

That is the first wedge setup I have seen with side entry... very interesting. I do like the hinge type that allows a wedge to gain some clearance at the front though. It looks like this one just uses some fixed pivot hinges. If it were just a li'l longer it would be easy to add a port to the bottom at the head or foot to route the diesel heater (it would need extra length to be able to do so without covering it with the mattress. I am putting a contractor style rack on my Tacoma once they are back in stock, but this has given me an idea for an alternative tent build option as most RTTs are not designed to work with contractor racks. My current design for a clamshell though allowed me storage under the mattress, plus a "headboard" that would allow for storage, charging ports, and vented port for a heater (or potentially outdoor air if I were to attach a bug guard on the 3" port, and at 6' long would allow for a queen size mattress and still have about 5 feet of cargo rack available over the cab.

[@MooreAdventures.]

I love it! That rack is freaking awesome! I’m super jealous not gonna lie lol 😂 I really like how slim the wedge tent is. Look forward to seeing it in person at Moore on Friday.

[@covewater]

Super nice set up!!

[@OzarkOverlandAdventures]

Thanks!

[@SaltySeabee]

You could add an AluCab water tank to the front of that new rack with all the space between it and the cab.

[@auduffer]

With the full-height rack it looks like you could sleep in the back now! 🤣

[@dalekarraker6851]

Love the setup, and since I'm shopping for a new rack for my Gladiator you may have saved me some trial and error! Noticed the bandaid on Sully's left quarter... ouch!

[@dadventuretv2538]

Dude nice! Got my clamshell from Centori about a month ago and finally had a non-rainy or working weekend so my son and I had our inaugural trip with it to Cape Henlopen State Park. 2 nights in about 40 degree temps and just a blanket each and an unzipped sleeping bag as a blanket and it was fine. Well and a hat for my bald head. Lol. I went clamshell bc Im big into mountain biking and want to be able to leave Fri nights after work to get to trailhead so I can get up and ride the next day. So getting in late and want quick and easiest setup possible. The clamshell fits that bill, and after our one trip I can tell I made the right call. Combined with my Jettle and some backpacker meals and Stanley french press and I have all I need. Look forward to seeing some vids of how you use it. Here’s the vid of our trip with our setup in the beginning. kzbin.info/www/bejne/i5i0kqN-pKd6b9E

[@DaveSki86]

Also the CVT mounts fit perfect for an awning. And it holds an 8ft no problem.

[@linework11]

That is a great set up I love it. Great job man. Clean and just looks easy to use everything you have on your Jeep.

[@depholade]

Saw it at the expo today. It looked great!

[@truthdefenders-]

Very nice, well done.

[@OzarkOverlandAdventures]

Thank you very much!

[@trailtothevoid]

Just waiting on the old bed rack to show up at my door. Lol. I wish.

[@keithcrum2310]

Wow looks great !! That's cool they are marketing with you overland name.

[@pierre-alexandrechassin7811]

Awesome video, I love the tent but I can't see the link to this rooftop tent. Did you put it in the description?

[@Sandy_Seats]

Sharp, Matt. Solar, for sure.

[@ronaldcobbley9668]

Nice set up looks good

[@OzarkOverlandAdventures]

Thanks 👍

[@roycenelson6370]

I love the rack and the roof top tent

[@jesusgutierrez255]

Nice setup my friend

[@OzarkOverlandAdventures]

Thanks 👍

[@stephenwhelan901]

Hey Matt, Very nice set up! You mentioned kitchen lighting on the back side of your tent. May I suggest rock lights on the cross bar of your rack. This would allow to place a small awning or your moon shade to attach on the tent and provide cover for your kitchen area. Rock lights will allow red or amber for trying to cook with the annoying bugs in the area. Definitely enjoy your videos. Oh by the way, I saw that giant band-aid on the left rear corner of Sully. Hilarious!

[@OzarkOverlandAdventures]

I've got rock lights under there. They work great.

[@RealMJSr]

I like the innovation, they need to think up a nice JLU roof rack!

[@IdiocracySpace]

I suggested that exact idea to Alan at SEMA but it’s too complex for non-JLU owners. So I bought their rack and designed custom supports to make it work.

[@jayclark2119]

I'll be getting that style rack hopefully soon. And that setup is available for different vehicles also.

[@DaveSki86]

Exactly what I was planning to do with my Aegis tent mattress/bedding wise. Thank you for doing it first as now my decision is much easier 😂

[@OzarkOverlandAdventures]

Glad it was helpful!

[@petersantulli2337]

That rack looks amazing!

[@itzatravist2755]

80/20 is such a genius design...

[@OzarkOverlandAdventures]

100% agree

[@t7image]

Looks great. I’m curious as to your net weight change w the new rack and tent.

[@OzarkOverlandAdventures]

I don’t think it’s changed much.

[@RVingTheCountry]

My rack comes in today. Delivered any second now. My question is wheee can I buy 1/2 of the truck bed storage like you have? I love that idea as I don’t wanna use up my whole bed with a platform. Thanks!!!

[@michaelschmitter8725]

Good looking rack. Looks like it’s super functional too. Also that band aid sticker over that oof you got in Moab is hilarious. Don’t remember seeing it happen in any of your videos, but I saw you explain it to Rob in his video

[@OzarkOverlandAdventures]

Thanks! My video of Cliff Hanger comes out Friday.

[@michaelschmitter8725]

@@OzarkOverlandAdventures I’ll be watching it 🤘🏻

[@gizmofish57]

New glasses too!

[@rbdworks4342]

Love the update. Finally got my xtrusion rack setup. I’m already looking for mods to do.

[@jeffreybetts8014]

Looks great, really like the rack.

[@3GFinn]

Love new setup.

[@tomchong2851]

Owh nice rtt

[@Joey-ne1zi]

Looking forward to seeing your new setup at Overland Expo next month if yall are going to be in Flagstaff

[@OzarkOverlandAdventures]

Sadly we will not be at Flagstaff. We will be at PNW and East this year.

[@kevinsandells9933]

Looking good . Kinda thought you would get an Alu cab.

[@OzarkOverlandAdventures]

Too expensive and too heavy.

[@terrymcguire6478]

Love that rack so much i bought it several weeks ago. Used your code also.

[@OzarkOverlandAdventures]

Awesome! Thank you!

[@stevetabor4447]

Congratulations awesome setup 👍👍👍👍

[@OzarkOverlandAdventures]

Thanks 👍

[@linework11]

Hay Matt I thought you said in your video's when you went to the shop to get your new tent they have one called Ozark adventurer just like yours. I dont see it. I want one just like yours it's a great set up, Love it.

[@OzarkOverlandAdventures]

The bed rack. Not the tent.

[@linework11]

@@OzarkOverlandAdventures Yes i want your Bed rack set up.

[@bajasoobnut]

Didn't notice the laser engraving at overland expo PNW, but, nothing beats the logo on Donald's (Softroadingthewest) Nissan Frontier if I say so myself lol. BTW hope you guys did enjoy those cherries...

[@OzarkOverlandAdventures]

The cherries were amazing!!!!

[@keeganfossmeyer7199]

What pants is Matt wearing? They look like some kind of outdoor/hiking pants but the colors are perfection.

[@mateumathews]

I have a Gladiator and an Xtrusion rack (mid height). Absolutely love the set up! And your's take it so above and beyond. Amazing. Curious about the weight? Did you calculate all that up? Static vs Dynamic?

[@OzarkOverlandAdventures]

I’m not sure about the weight rating but it’s way more than it needs to be. Lol.

[@markperza384]

I really like that rack.... Why isn't it the whole length of your bed though?

[@OzarkOverlandAdventures]

It's because of the way the gladiator bed curves. They are actually working on a way to make it extend the whole length.

[@Rain-hn2yf]

Looks great, like most racks when looking at the side profile I wish they'd utilize more of the truck box length, not necessarily where it mounts but over all length. Just for esthetics, a couple inches closer to the back of the cab and bit closer to the end of the box would be nice to see. Overall still looks great 👍 👌.

[@jonfuller4923]

The top bed rails prevent this. They flare out where the stake pockets are.

[@scottsnyder8691]

@jonfuller4923 is right. The corners flare out. I know they did make some different mounts after I bought mine in early 2021 that allowed the rack to extend a bit more front and back. But it's more about aesthetics as you say as I haven't found it to be to short for any of my applications. Still love my rack Jon!

[@Rain-hn2yf]

@@scottsnyder8691 im well aware the corners flare out, maybe I wasn't clear. Where the rack mounts is fine on the bed rails, im talking about the physical body of the rack cantilevering past the mounting poing further along the top of the truck box towards the cab to fill up the massive gap most racks have. I know exactly what you and the other guy are talking about, I look at it everyday in my driveway.

[@scottsnyder8691]

@@Rain-hn2yf I hear ya. Yeah I don’t know. I know sometimes I have to reach between the back of the roof and the rack it doesn’t bother me too much. But I could see that’s a possibility of cantilevering it.

[@SaltySeabee]

I can only imagine your spare bedrooms or storage sheds out back with all the FREE.99 gear stacked in em that you got to test over the last few years. 🤣

[@OzarkOverlandAdventures]

😂😂

[@martynevans3315]

How much lighter do you think the new setup is? I've got a lighting and wiring suggestion for you. On all my rack lighting, I used Anderson PowerPole Connectors and wrapped the cables in Techflex. It looks clean and makes installing and uninstallng everything so much easier!

[@OzarkOverlandAdventures]

I bet it's about the same as far as weight goes. Great idea on the lighting.

[@MRBIG-lg9zl]

Would be nice if there was a rain fly off the side entry so you didn't have to hang your feet out in the rain to take off your shoes. Quick setup is nice tho!

[@KevinBrown-r7d]

It's called a bushing, it might even be an oil filled brass bushing.

[@roadlesstraveledadventures]

Can you do a review on the lost horizon air mattress? I'd love to learn more about it

[@OzarkOverlandAdventures]

I've talked about it in several videos. It's awesome!!

[@jeepinwithjulia]

It looks great!

[@OzarkOverlandAdventures]

Thanks!

[@dougstdig]

Hmmm. @ 19:54 of the video it shows what appears to be a huge gap between the end of the rack and the front of the bed. Now, I know there's not a tremendous amount of weight going in the front of the wedge, but it would seem just another 6-8 inches would better support the tent and provide additional security from arms that want to reach in and share your stuff. The gap just seems...odd. Is there a reason it they didn't extend it?

[@nwilson228]

Looking good! Where’s the off grid trailer??

[@OzarkOverlandAdventures]

Getting some maintenance done to it.

[@RanchoTexano]

Really cool set up! My only question is where do I sign up for Matt’s hand me downs?😁

[@OzarkOverlandAdventures]

😂😂

[@linework11]

When you click on your link to the Ten, the web site does not have your tent. Just the Side kick 1 and 2 and a full Navigator Just a heads up/ I plan to call them tomorrow for your set up..

[@OzarkOverlandAdventures]

Yeah just call them.

[@davidritacurl797]

Good gravy, did you have that on Sully today? Noticed the tent, but not the new rack. It truly is a nice set up.

[@OzarkOverlandAdventures]

Yep. lol

[@davidritacurl797]

@@OzarkOverlandAdventures well, color me blind... Didn't linger around Sully because it would have made me nervous if someone was drooling over something I had that much time and money into.

[@OzarkOverlandAdventures]

@@davidritacurl797 it’s fine. Lol. I’m used to people staring at it. 😂

[@laloolhouvum1634]

Still no roof rack for additional storage? But when you guys hit the road full time it will be handy for extra storage in my opinion.

[@OzarkOverlandAdventures]

I've considered it but I haven't had a need for additional storage. When we start traveling full time we will have our trailer with us.

[@laloolhouvum1634]

@@OzarkOverlandAdventures okay. I hope you reach 100k plus subscribers this year. When you started off with your JK, it wasn't much, you know. Now that you both got an amazing rig JT and JLU extreme recon, it added more spices to the channel. Keep growing Ozark Overland Adventures.

[@DestinationArkansas]

I’m torn. I love them both in their own ways lol I do like the low profile look of the new tent. What’s the price point on that model?

[@OzarkOverlandAdventures]

under 3k

[@depholade]

Oh snap when did that rear panel damage happen?! Love the bandaid lol

[@OzarkOverlandAdventures]

You’ll see it all in this Fridays video. lol

[@depholade]

@@OzarkOverlandAdventures looking forward to it and MORE!

[@timflaherty2731]

Great video as always. How big of a factor was it for you that your old rack and tent basically stayed level with the cab?

[@OzarkOverlandAdventures]

That was what I wanted in the beginning but really wanted to try this new tent out. So far I’m liking this new setup.

[@vapor3074]

I’d love to set mine up like this but money is an issue. If you’re selling the old rack or tent let me know!

[@taylormcclure7868]

Love the setup! Just got this rack, how did you mount the rotopax mounts to the extrusion? The holes dont quite line up so it seems like I'll only be able to use two of them?

[@OzarkOverlandAdventures]

I just use two. Holds great.

[@deployed_overlander]

Matt... Digging the new setup! I'm actually looking at getting your exact rack setup but one question, How do the side panels lock in the closed position?

[@OzarkOverlandAdventures]

The struts pull it down and lock it in place.

[@deployed_overlander]

@@OzarkOverlandAdventures Awesome thanks Matt!

[@MoviesSam]

I've seen you in other videos where you have the Intrepid. Is the intrepid a clamshell ? This one seems smaller.

[@OzarkOverlandAdventures]

The Intrepid is a wedge like this one and yes it’s much bigger inside.

[@BarkNRollAdventures]

What size Apache box did you use for the mount on the rack?

[@johnsnyder751]

Hi Matt, I like the new setup. When you get around to taking the new setup out on some "Sketch" stuff, let us know if the Gladiator feels more "tippy" with the extra weight up higher than your old setup. It looks like a really nice setup.

[@OzarkOverlandAdventures]

I definitely will

[@imbdileva]

How much clearance between tent and roof of cab? It looked pretty minimal. Is there much flex between bed and cab or are you pretty solid there?

[@OzarkOverlandAdventures]

about a half an inch right now. I'm going to see how it does and maybe had a half inch spacer.

[@BBombsBigAdventure]

Ha! First View! I'm looking to put the same rack on Papa Smurf. Thanks for the video

[@chuckwinchester9939]

Loving your channel. How do you attach your trash bag on the tailgate?

[@OzarkOverlandAdventures]

That's how it's designed... www.atelierxa.com/

[@fishhunt2212]

What’s the benefit of a bed rack/ RTT vs something like an alu cab that would keep everything out of the elements?

[@OzarkOverlandAdventures]

Weight and cost

[@overland_dadsfl]

Hey Matt how did you mount the recovery case on this configuration? Before was out more

[@OzarkOverlandAdventures]

It’s the exact same.

[@jbmjbm4f]

What height rack did you go with to clear your cab for the new tent?

[@OzarkOverlandAdventures]

23"

[@BarkNRollAdventures]

Ordered mine! What are you doing for a spare tire? I can't tell did you leave one under the bed?

[@OzarkOverlandAdventures]

I've got my full size 38" spare under the bed thanks to the Clayton Rear Track Bar.

[@BarkNRollAdventures]

@@OzarkOverlandAdventures I went with the 37 MT 02's wonder if that will fit with out the track bar... your videos have been a bad influence on my cash flow and building my gladiator :D

[@OzarkOverlandAdventures]

@@BarkNRollAdventures my 37” Patagonias wouldn’t fit without the Clayton track bar.

[@AFugax]

Wow…I have been looking at the exact same tent and rack. I was talking with Travis from xtrusion today and he told me to check out your build since I was going in the same direction. So how high did you go with your rack (23” 24”)? How has the tent been?

[@OzarkOverlandAdventures]

Mine is 23". The rack is freaking awesome!!! The tent was actually too short for me so I have the iKamper BDV now and it's been excellent.

[@AFugax]

@@OzarkOverlandAdventures how tall are you?

[@OzarkOverlandAdventures]

​@@AFugax 6-1

[@kennymalikowski4524]

How much does the tent weigh? What does it retail for?

[@DaveSki86]

They are pretty heavy, 150-175lbs and retail for about $2800

[@OzarkOverlandAdventures]

That's not heavy for this style tent.

[@Outlaw_Media]

What lift kit did you use for your Gladiator? I will be getting a lift on mine next year, looking for recommendations. I want to put 37's on it.

[@OzarkOverlandAdventures]

Clayton Offroad 3.5" Premium. I love it!!

[@Outlaw_Media]

@@OzarkOverlandAdventures I will have to check them out, thanks.

[@timflaherty2731]

Those pants are cool what brand are they?

[@football14dz]

Brother does this still fit in your garage? Im trying to do the same setup as you & from top to bottom my garage is 82” just trying to see if you had any issues trying to fit it in your garage

[@OzarkOverlandAdventures]

It sure does.

[@cradb1248]

Nice❤

[@kennymalikowski4524]

Is this tent available now? I don't see on their website.

[@OzarkOverlandAdventures]

Yes it is. Just call them.

[@chrisbolliger5717]

Your xtrusion overland racks link is 404 error page not found,

[@OzarkOverlandAdventures]

I fixed it. Thanks!