Love seeing a white Gladiator on the channel! We love our Adams the Gladiator (white with a cap on it)! Great find on the melons! Thanks for sharing your adventure with us!
Always great to see you both out as a team! Can't wait to see the mods start on the Gladiator and very cool to see you in one again (especially a white Gladiator like mine!)
We can second the note on the LRA tank. We have one on our 2020 JT and luv the extra range. Also would suggest reinforcing the OEM frame mounts for the rear sway bar. We added a Helwig sway bar since we have an AT atlas camper and the linkage bolt just ripped thru the OEM mount on an easy trail. Metal cloak makes an excellent after market mount. Maybe Jeep has addressed the problem in the newer models but the OEM mount on the 2020 is almost paper thin 😖
I am so happy that Regina has been able to go with you on your trips more often the last few years. I lost my wife three years ago and it brings me great pleasure to see a couple enjoy each others company so much. Camp on!!
Master chief, chain on trailer was to loose and with the belly, could cause sparks and start a fire! Gladiator 2.0 should be easier to build the second time around. Thanks for taking us along on this shakedown journey.
That’s one of my favorite spots you camped at! I backed out at the beginning of the canyon after split rock and now I feel like I need to go back for it, so thanks for that one guys 😂. Also, it sounds like Regina is pressing you for a little more power out of that rig
Thanks for another great video. It's nice to see a stock rig doing the job. I plan on sticking with keeping my Gladiator Rubicon stock for a while until I wear out the stock tires.
Great video Brad, good to see you out in your new Rig! I just sold my 2005 LJ that was really built for crawling and am getting ready to purchase a 2023 392 and spec it out like yours. I grew up in the Sierras but spent a lot of time in your neck of the woods (desert) and enjoy watching you two explore the desert in your new Gladiator. Look forward to seeing what you do with this build, Merry Christmas to you and your family !
Chasing history is one of the reasons I off road. Petroglyphs are actually pictures carved into the (usually desert varnish on sandstone) rock. Pictographs are pictures painted on to the rock by the ancients using natural pigments they had available. Given that area is granite vs sandstone it is very likely to find pictographs, which you did. Im accused of being pedantic, and my mileage varies at cocktail parties. Looking forward to the build.
Think about moving the electrical trailer connections up from under the bumper for water and rock protection. Are the electric trailer brakes rated to work in water for water crossings? Some of the UK trailer drivers split the trailer brakes to be able to brake one wheel for tighter turns.
Ok serious question please help me. I have my wife and one kid who still lives at home. Gladiator or Wrangler? What would you recommend for outing like y’all do and beach outings ? Please tell me why you pick what you pick . Thank you
Regina is a crazy good driver! Backing that trailer like a boss. I will say the salsa looked good, but I know of a guy named Marco that might disagree with your assessment of it as the best salsa in the world!
Hey Brad. So happy to see you back in a gladiator. I was so sad when you sold Amelia. It was the one of the first gladiators I saw and I loved what you did with her. Can't wait to see what you do with this one. Your wife is doing an awesome job hitting those trails with the truck and trailer. Love to see you guys out there enjoying life together. Very inspiring to know there's still life after the kids are grown 😊
at the official website it is still 2023 gladiator models are shown. does any one know when 2024 models officially will be available and displayed at the site??
What is the name of the store you get your salsa from. I’ve been to AB many times since 1964. Love the place. Road to Coyote Canyon now very rough/challenging. We used to be able to jeep out on Clarks Dry Lake back in the day, and pick up 50cal shells galore.
loving the content , looking forward to the new build . PS: Brad, how did you get your wife not only to approve of the louder Exhaust but to actually love it-miss it ???? Because none of my x girlfriends liked my cars because of after market Exhaust !!! LOL
Hi there! Actually look into Desert Does It seat slammers and seat jackers. I’m 6’2” 300lbs and never really felt comfortable sitting in my Gladiator. Once I installed the jackers/slammers now I feel very comfortable. You will have to cut your seat brackets though if you decide to lower the back (slammers), but to me it has been well worth it!
Dear Brad. Hope this note finds you well. I am originally from San Diego currently located in Atlanta. I am planning to take an overland trip ( dec 23-29) to SoCal Anzac Borrego etc 6000 miles long trip- wondering if I could connect with you while I am home again. I am ready happy for your new project- building your rig to help out others. My warmest congratulations.
Yes, I aired down both the Jeep and trailer for this trip. The new X3 has a build in air compressor and external chuck making it easy to air them back up at the end of a trip.
Okay so I’m just going to ask. Where in the world did you two get those spice containers? I’ve searched your website to no avail. Spices and those little things always take up a lot of room because the containers are always different sizes, soo containers like you have would be AMAZING!
@@TrailRecon ahhh gotcha. Had my Gladiator since 2020, and love it. The build never ends, but I'm happy every time I get to add something new. Your build is going to be exciting to watch!!
Love watching your videos I always learn something. How about strongly suggesting to Jeep a Gladiator 392 I’ll sign a petition and I bet if you Regina Marco and other RU-vidr’s did probably many more would sign too
Not gonna lie, at the beginning of the video, when someone exited the vehicle, I thought, WHAT THE HE🏒🏒 KIND OF SHOES AND PANTS IS BRAD WEARING?! Then I realized it was Mrs. Recon. Wheeeeew, almost had to un-subscribe! 😂
You guys are an inspiration as someone who is in a wheelchair I always watch to see how accessible the trails you go on to see if it’s possible for me to enjoy as well . We got our gladiator 4 months ago and within three weeks we got the rack and roof top tent . A little bit of gymnastics to get in but worth it . I use camping as a reset for my family and I. We are planning our trip to Colorado and Moab in may I can’t wait . Thank you for sharing . Also thank you for your family’s service to our country.
Awesome show! Regena you have amazing driving skills. Brad, nothing better than having your own personal off road chauffeur. Oh, and a fantastic camp chef! So cool watching you guys doing what you do. Looking forward to what brand of lift and tires you will be installing. Merry Christmas 🎄
35 inch BFG mud terrain tires are the biggest I'm going to go with on my willy's jeep gladiator. I've gone through everything I wanted to with that size tires on my jeep tj.
Let's face it Brad. ANY campsite with Regina in it is a beautiful campsite! Just saying. 😁 Hands on the bottom of the wheel is how I taught my daughter to back a 53' trailer on the semi. Now she's better at it than I am. Stay safe and have fun!!
Thanks Brad and Regena for the vid. My wife and I are newbies (sort of) and are inspired! Great to know all the local stuff out there. Appreciate you two 👍👍
So much fun you are guys so cool to have a spouse/partner to enjoy it. I hope to get to do that soon, thanks to you Brad and Regina I feel inspired to keep dreaming and equip my JKU for trails and camping just got a front runner fold table installed and next the fridge. I am very excited once again thanks for sharing. ❤😊
You are making me want to come down to California and explore your deserts. I am just now retiring and starting a little bit of 4Xing and camping with my grandson. Not very many good spots up here in Western Washington that I have found yet. Being a Colorado native I have always been very partial to desert surroundings anyway.
Yup . . . this Michigan Man is laughing at you thinking that 30 degrees F is cold. However, we are having an extremely easy and warm winter so far this year. We'll talk in a month and see how things have changed in Pure Michigan. Enjoyed this video and I like the idea of using things in their natural state before deciding what changes to make. Sound Advice. Be Well.
Gladiators just don't look right with out a lift. Brad the only jeep I've ever driven that I thought go ahead and lift it was the Gladiator. It least needs 35's! Nice shake down run. Thanks for showing us your new discoveries.
Congrats on the shake down run. I bought a 2023 Sport S Gladiator, but It will never see a trail. What I like about it is that I sit up high, and this old boomer finds it easier to get out of. Also in socal as well.
Hey Brad and Regina, great video as always. At 3:00 you talked about an issue with the S-pod not being able to handle the 35 amp draw. From my experience as an industrial equipment technician who services eletrical vehicles running deep cycle batteries. We charge most of our 12-36 volt systems at or below 25amps. This gives us a much longer life with the charging equipment, electronics, and batteries. Also if you tend to run any of your electronic equipment at just below its max capacity this will also shorten the life of the components. Need to give at least a 5 -10 amp cushion to prevent them from heating up constantly. Again great video thanks for allowing us to live vicariously through you. As soon as we are able to we will be getting back into our 2017 JKU and testing its limits again. Thank you both for your service to our country.
Tip about backing up a trailer my buddy taught me a while back, turn towards the problem. You can keep your hands at normal top or sides of steering wheel and turn torwards the problem so the trailer goes the opposite way. It made learning sooo much earlier.
We can confirm! The Beddies are the way to go. We have them on all of the beds in our house and they are super comfy and easy to just zip up in the morning and your bed is made!
Hi you two, I’m considering a 2023 Gladiator Sport S. This would not be used for over landing but just be a handy truck. Do you think I should consider a higher trim? Thanks so much! Really love your channel!
All depends on your personal preferences and what amenities you want. Honestly, if you don't plan on offloading it, there are better truck options for the price out there I would consider.
Super video. Enjoying seeing the Mrs. driving...and you chasing behind with the camera. Your first campsite looked familiar at first but then the open backdrop didn't. The soup looks delicious and simple. Then the breakfast! I've added an Omnia stove to my online shopping cart. Please share the recipes and the place to get the salsa! Safe Travels.
Hello Regina! Could you please provide the details on your stove/oven drawer combo? I have the Omnia; now I'm curious about your new camp cooking accessory. Many thanks.
