2021 Jeep Gladiator Sport S w/ Alu-Cab Canopy Camper

There’s no shortage of suitable mid-size pickups for travel, and a growing number of OEMs offer rugged out-of-the-box packages to uprate their trucks for adventure. However, the Jeep Gladiator is an outlier within the segment, as it was engineered from the ground up for when the tarmac ends and is, in all respects, ideally suited to the rigors of overlanding. It carries forward the class-leading technical-terrain capability of the Wrangler, while introducing the practicality, capacity, and payload of a truck—a winning formula, evident in the model’s sales success and community support. It’s also beloved by the aftermarket, with almost unparalleled access to parts, accessories, and services, ensuring owners can reimagine the platform to suit their needs. For these reasons and more, it’s been championed by legendary overlanders such as Dan Grec, Hourless Life, and Tsavo Touring for extreme international trips. Executive Publisher Scott Brady states, “In my experience, the Gladiator is all I love about the Wrangler, plus nearly all I love about a Power Wagon. In addition, the Gladiator is the aftermarket darling, so anything imaginable can be bolted to it, although it needs almost nothing at all.” To this end, cue today’s meticulously maintained, one-owner 2021 Jeep Gladiator Sport S (52,xxx miles), which boasts premium aftermarket modifications and is topped with a well-appointed Alu-Cab Canopy camper. At $38,500 OBO, this package represents an impressive value when you consider that new, it cost $42,475 (see original window sticker here), and the Alu-Cab camper with optional extras will set you back the best part of $20,000 (that’s over $60,000 before we account for the extensive vehicle modifications and accessories). So, if you’re looking for a no-expense-spared Gladiator for domestic and international adventures, look no further.

From the Seller:

“Built to roam and proven on the trail, this rig has carried me through five years of coffee sunrises, breezy pines, and the rugged terrain of the RimRocker Trail. It’s clean, capable, and dialed in—a setup that just works. It’s time for the next explorer to take it further. I’m not interested in separating; I’m proud of this rig, and it shows. However, it’s five years old and priced accordingly, as is. No accidents and a clean title in hand.”

2021 Jeep Gladiator Sport S

The Gladiator is fitted with a 3.6-liter V6 that produces 285 horsepower, 260 pound-feet of torque, and returns a combined 19 mpg (range provided via a 22-gallon fuel tank). A dependable motor is matched with class-leading capability thanks to a body-on-frame architecture, 4WD, high and low range, solid axles, armor, a lifted and uprated suspension, Yukon 4.88 gears, a rear anti-spin rear axle, an AEV snorkel, and intelligent onboard assists. Inside, these rugged backcountry attributes are balanced with driver comforts that include:

Remote keyless entry and remote and pushbutton start
Air-conditioning
Center console with cupholders
Power sliding rear window
Uconnect 4 infotainment system with navigation (7-inch)
USB and 12-volt outlets
Mopar auxiliary switches
Trailer tow package
Oracle LED headlights, fog lights, turn signals, marker lights, and flush-mount taillights
Mopar Proximity door entry
Hardtop headliner
Technology Group, Popular Equipment package, and Convenience Group
Mopar all-weather floor liners and Rugged Ridge door entry guards
Goose Gear 2nd-row seat delete plate system (rear seats are included)
SB3 ceramic coating

Distinguishing Features

Alu-Cab Canopy camper with Bedrug, exterior rear corner MOLLE plate set, mozzie screens, storage pockets, load bars, push-button lock covers, GP Factor dropdown table, National Luna LED lights (5), reading lights (2), 12-volt outlets (3), USB ports, and spare wheel carrier (not installed)
Mopar 2-inch lift kit, SteerSmarts Yeti XD adjustable front trackbar, Hellwig rear swaybar, and Dobinsons HD rear coil springs
Rock Hard 4×4 tubular rocker guards
Warn Epic Jackhammer wheels with BFG A/T KO2 tires (5) and Rokblokz mud flaps
Alu-Cab 270-degree Shadow awning with gutter and storm kit
Battle Born 100-amp-hour LiFePO4 battery with Renogy 200-watt flexible solar panel, Redarc BCDC battery charger, and Victron 500-amp-hour SmartShunt
Rigid Industries and KC HiLites lighting
Stoic inflatable mattress, Froli spring system, and Electrowarmth 12-volt heating pad
Alu-Cab Shower Cube
813 interior rear upper and lower MOLLE panel sets and camera relocation bracket
WeatherTech BumpStep
Redline Tuning Hood QuickLIFT Plus, 813 underhood electrical plate, and bolt hood lock
Tazer JL mini programmer
ACDelco Gold 94RAGM main battery and Gold AUX14-300 auxiliary battery
Trigger 6 Shooter wireless accessory control system

This 2021 Jeep Gladiator Sport S with an Alu-Cab Canopy Camper is listed for $38,500 OBO and is currently located in Marion, Iowa. Check the full vehicle specifications via the original Expedition Portal forum post here.