Jeep Wrangler AEV JL370 Venture: Compact and Practical
AEV Venture offers the Wrangler JL370 with a replacement rear side window using MOLLE panels, a lockable storage compartment, a snorkel, EX bumper, and new wheels. Priced at $4,982, this offer is for the JL370 only.
American Expedition Vehicles (AEV) introduces the Venture package specifically for the Jeep Wrangler JL370, focusing on fitting luggage inside the vehicle using MOLLE panels that replace the rear side glass of the hardtop. This approach maintains a clean appearance, reduces aerodynamic drag, and minimizes theft opportunities compared to mounting accessories externally. The Venture package costs $4,982, in addition to the starting price of the JL370 package at $18,324 (excluding the base vehicle).
Panel Venture: Keep accessories inside, maintain a clean exterior.
Instead of rear side windows, the Venture package uses body-colored Venture panels that create a raised area in the trunk for the MOLLE system inside. These are perforated metal panels that allow for the attachment/positioning of various accessories, transforming the rear compartment into a neat and discreet storage area.
According to AEV, each panel can support up to 22 pounds; the combined effect of both sides significantly increases the ability to organize items without exposing them. This arrangement also helps reduce the clutter often seen on off-road vehicles when carrying external gear.
The storage compartment is lockable, and it's suggested that fuel be brought outside.
Venture panels create lockable storage areas inside. For supplies like fuel or water, AEV recommends keeping them outside: they sell "fuel caddies" that attach between the rear of the vehicle and the spare tire to carry extra cans of fuel/water as needed.
Complete the look: blackout graphics and Defender inspiration.
AEV adds blackout graphics on the B-pillar and doors, making the glass panel more seamless and the overall look cleaner. This appearance is reminiscent of the Land Rover Defender with its optional side storage box.
Interior: Hardtop finish and identifying details
Inside, AEV has finished the surface of the hardtop with a paint job, increasing uniformity. The headrests are embroidered with the “370 Venture” logo, and the rear of the car features a “370 Venture” decal instead of the usual AEV badge.
Upgrades included: snorkel, EX bumper, Borah wheels.
In addition to storage options, the Venture package allows for the addition of a snorkel; an upgrade from the RX to the EX front bumper; and the choice of body-colored wheels or AEV Borah wheel designs at no extra cost.
Scope of application and costs
Venture is an optional package exclusive to the Wrangler AEV JL370 – the top-of-the-line model, named after its standard 37-inch tires. The Venture package costs $4,982, plus the JL370 package price starting at $18,324; these prices do not include the base Wrangler.
Quick summary table
| Category | Detail |
|---|---|
| Object | Jeep Wrangler AEV JL370 (hardtop) |
| Storage solutions | Panel Venture is body-colored, replacing the rear side windows; MOLLE is inside. |
| Panel load capacity | 22 pounds per panel |
| Storage features | The storage compartment is locked, keeping things neatly hidden inside. |
| Exterior graphics | Blackout on column B and door |
| Additional options | Snorkel; EX front bumper upgrade; matching wheels or AEV Borah wheels. |
| Interior | Interior paint finish on the hardtop; headrests embroidered with the 370 Venture logo; “370 Venture” decal on the rear. |
| Fuel/Water Compatibility | It is recommended to use fuel caddies placed between the vehicle and the spare tire. |
| Tire size JL370 | 37 inches |
| Venture package price | 4,982 USD |
| Price of package JL370 | $18,324 (excluding the base vehicle) |
Conclude
The AEV Venture package neatly solves the problem of carrying off-road gear for the Wrangler JL370: accessories are discreetly and neatly housed inside, while minimizing aerodynamic drag and the risk of theft from hanging items outside. With optional snorkel, EX bumper, and Borah wheels, this package is suitable for users who prioritize practicality and a cohesive look, provided they own or order the AEV JL370 configuration.