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Aerial view of a Sting Gray Jeep Gladiator Rubicon with its Alu-Cab camper open at a wooded campsite
The Flagship Rig / 2020

Jeep Gladiator Rubicon

Built to explore. Engineered to go anywhere.

Explore the build
Purpose Built

A Complete Expedition Platform

This isn't just a Gladiator. It's a fully self-contained overland vehicle designed for extended off-grid travel without compromise.

Starting with a Sting Gray 2020 Jeep Gladiator Rubicon, every component was selected to balance reliability, trail capability, comfort and self-sufficiency. More than $100,000 in premium upgrades support everything from weekend escapes to multi-week trips across North America.

Platform
2020 Jeep Gladiator Rubicon
Powertrain
3.6L Pentastar V6 / 8-speed automatic
Drivetrain
4x4 Rubicon / Yukon 4.88 gears
Exterior
Sting Gray
Interior
Premium Brown Leather
Mileage
105,322

Trail capability. Camp comfort.
One complete system.

Under the Skin

Trail Systems

The mechanical foundation was upgraded with proven components for control, durability and confident recovery in remote terrain.

Linked component names open the manufacturer's website in a new tab.

01

Drivetrain

  • Yukon 4.88 ring and pinion gears
  • Tom Woods heavy-duty rear driveshaft
04

Braking & Armor

  • Powerbrake big brake kit
  • Heavy-duty front skid protection
Jeep Gladiator with Alu-Cab Canopy Camper crossing a rocky creek beside a waterfall
Basecamp

Alu-Cab Canopy Camper 5G (opens in new tab)

The centerpiece of the build turns the Gladiator into a capable expedition camp, with fast shelter, water, shade and modular exterior storage.

  • 270-degree awning
  • Shower Cube
  • 13-gallon water tank
  • Gravity faucet and vacuum pump
  • Joolca HotTap hot-water system
  • Plumbed LP gas line
  • 10 lb propane tank and mount
  • Side access and rear doors
  • GP Factor MOLLE panels
  • Stainless folding table with bamboo board
  • Starlink mount and swivel
  • Maxtrax mounting system with Maxtrax
  • Rear camera relocation
  • Door screens and jerry-can mount
Stay Out Longer

Off-Grid Power & Comfort

A REDARC RedVision Manager30 (opens in new tab) integrates solar and shore charging, battery monitoring and Bluetooth or touchscreen control into one intelligent power system.

252W
Dual Sunflare solar panels
100Ah
LiTime lithium house battery
13 Gal
Onboard fresh water

Four-Season Camp

Dickinson P9000 propane fireplace, camper heater, quick-disconnect propane system, ventilation fans and a 3-inch memory-foam mattress topper.

Cold Storage

ARB 50-quart refrigerator secured on a Goose Gear fridge slide.

Detailed view of the expedition-equipped Jeep Gladiator
In the Cab

Comfort & Utility

Factory equipment: 8.4-inch Uconnect navigation, Alpine premium audio, LED lighting, body-color hardtop, cold-weather package, heated seats and steering wheel, remote start, spray-in bedliner and all-weather mats.

Field Notes

Built with intent, then proven where the pavement ends.

Jeep Gladiator expedition build traveling through rugged terrain
Jeep Gladiator Rubicon on an overland trip
Detail of the equipped Jeep Gladiator
Gladiator expedition camper setup in the field
2020 Jeep Gladiator Rubicon expedition vehicle
Complete Build Sheet

Aftermarket Parts & Modifications

Every upgrade currently documented on the Gladiator, grouped by system. Linked parts open the official manufacturer or closest current product collection in a new tab; custom work and unbranded components are identified separately.

Alu-Cab Canopy Camper

Camper Comfort

  • Dickinson P9000 propane fireplace
  • Camper heaterManufacturer not specified
  • Quick-disconnect propane systemIntegrated camper system
  • Interior ventilation fansManufacturer not specified
  • 3-inch memory-foam mattress topperManufacturer not specified