American Expedition Vehicles

Aftermarket Jeep Parts and Jeep Vehicle Conversions

  • JK Outpost CamperOutpost Camper (JK)
    SEMA 2006
  • TJ Diesel ConversionCRD Diesel 2.8 (TJ)
    Moab EJS 2006
  • XK Iceland ExpeditionIceland Commander (XK)
    SEMA 2005
  • TJ Iceland ExpeditionIceland Wrangler (TJ)
    SEMA 2005
  • WK MojaveMojave Grand Cherokee (WK)
    SEMA 2004
  • TJ Hemi Conversion570 HEMI (TJ)
    SEMA 2003
  • TJ BruteBrute Concept (TJ)
    SEMA 2002
  • WJ Grand CherokeeGrand Cherokee (WJ)
    SEMA 2000
  • AfricanaAfricana Cherokee (XJ)
    SEMA 1999
  • TJ LWBWrangler LWB 112" (TJ)
    SEMA 1998

AEV JK Outpost Camper Top (SEMA 2006)

With the introduction of the 4 door Wrangler, we wanted to show how one could be set up for an overland expedition. This vehicle was used to showcase our new JK product launch including our new front bumper, rear corners, wheels, & hood. In addition, to make it really stand out, we designed and produced the rooftop tent. A few weeks before SEMA, the whole module was designed, including an ingenious electric raising and lowering system that can actually raise and lower the top with up to 250lbs of gear on the rack. The top is designed so that the entire unit can be removed in one piece so that it doesn't need to be on the vehicle permanently. We milled out one-time use molds and built the fiberglass upper and lower sections with only about a day to spare! The system has seen real world use on numerous occasions and with the interest we've seen from the public, it is definitely on our future product list.

Outpost JK Wrangler

AEV JK Outpost Camper at the Landing Strip

Outpost JK Wrangler

Original Concept Renderings

Features:

  • 36x13.50R17 Interco IROK Tires
  • AEV 17x8.5 Pintler wheels
  • AEV Front Bumper
  • AEV Corners
  • AEV Heat reduction Hood
  • AEV Prototype Outpost Camper top
  • IPF 900 HID Lights
  • Warn 9.5ti winch
  • AEV Swaybar Skidplate
  • 4" Superlift suspension

From the Designer:

Outpost JK initial Sketch

Original Sketch

Wow! Talk about a lot of work in a short period of time. We had about six weeks to design and manufacture all of our prototype JK parts including the dies...(after all, you can't fake a stamped part)...anyway, I just remember thinking, "we are going to need something more to show up with at SEMA".

The camper idea really only came into fruition about two weeks before the show. Check out the original renderings of the JK we did and how much it changed when it actually came into production. Sometimes it's easy to draw something on paper, but when you go to engineer it you find out quickly that some things just aren't going to work. Changes need to be made on the fly. -dh

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