The Rocinante- a workhorse for a hatchback guy

[BaliMawr]

Just so you know where I'm coming from, I don't want a truck, I need a truck. If I didn't need a truck, I'd still be driving a MINI. I've got 5 acres and have to haul wood, trash, and motorcycles. I started with a '91 Commanche, and then drove a first-gen Honda Ridgeline for about a decade. (That's going to my son, next.) Several years ago, we bought a pop-up camper, which the Honda hauled just fine, but then we upgraded to a Rockwood Roo, which comes in around 4500. THAT meant borrowing my FIL's RAM 1500. I really didn't like driving it. It was too big, with tons of space I didn't use (bed), and not enough that I did (rear seat of cab).

Enter the Gladiator. I wanted it as soon as I saw it. Test drove one of the first at my local dealer. Wasn't in the cards, then. Now? I love it even more. The goal from the beginning is to set it up as a comfortable daily driver and trailer/toy/gear hauler. So, no lift, OEM size wheels and tires. Ordered on 1/15, picked up on 2/12, she's a Max Tow Sport S, because she had to be. LEDs, cold weather, hard top, aux switches, full radar/safety suite. Here she is, fresh off the truck.

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[wjcook68]

Congratulations! That is a great looking ride. Enjoy your new JT. I am still learning all of the cool things mine does. I haven't even had it a week yet.

 

[BaliMawr]

Congratulations! That is a great looking ride. Enjoy your new JT. I am still learning all of the cool things mine does. I haven't even had it a week yet.

I'm really loving it. I'm about 3/4 through the owners manual. Because I'm that guy, but also, I actually learned a lot.

 

[HjStrater]

Not usually one to like what people name their vehicles, but nice choice.

 

[Wyojeep]

Just so you know where I'm coming from, I don't want a truck, I need a truck. If I didn't need a truck, I'd still be driving a MINI. I've got 5 acres and have to haul wood, trash, and motorcycles. I started with a '91 Commanche, and then drove a first-gen Honda Ridgeline for about a decade. (That's going to my son, next.) Several years ago, we bought a pop-up camper, which the Honda hauled just fine, but then we upgraded to a Rockwood Roo, which comes in around 4500. THAT meant borrowing my FIL's RAM 1500. I really didn't like driving it. It was too big, with tons of space I didn't use (bed), and not enough that I did (rear seat of cab).

Enter the Gladiator. I wanted it as soon as I saw it. Test drove one of the first at my local dealer. Wasn't in the cards, then. Now? I love it even more. The goal from the beginning is to set it up as a comfortable daily driver and trailer/toy/gear hauler. So, no lift, OEM size wheels and tires. Ordered on 1/15, picked up on 2/12, she's a Max Tow Sport S, because she had to be. LEDs, cold weather, hard top, aux switches, full radar/safety suite. Here she is, fresh off the truck.

She’s tough and will tow your trailer no problem, just stay away from Cygnus X-1 - the max tow is no match!

 

[cafecito]

Tenye wa chesh gut, Rocinante!

 

[JTR178]

Doors and corners, kid..... that's where they get you.

 

[BaliMawr]

Doors and corners, kid..... that's where they get you.

I don't know the reference. ?

 

[BaliMawr]

Not usually one to like what people name their vehicles, but nice choice.

Yeah, there's a whole story. More on that later.

 

[TheRealGinjaNinja]

Doors and corners, kid..... that's where they get you.

Haha love it! For any of you that haven't watched The Expanse on Netflix I highly recommend it. All seasons are available!

 

[JTR178]

I don't know the reference. ?

Disregard. Thought your truck was named after the Rocinante from The Expanse series. I guess workhorse should have been a clue you were referencing Don Quixote.

Haha love it! For any of you that haven't watched The Expanse on Netflix I highly recommend it. All seasons are available!

I'm still working my way through the last book before I watch Season 6. Shame Amazon wouldn't give them another season for the last book. I hope the ending isn't rushed.

 

[Orange01z28]

Love the Expanse...

 

[cafecito]

I don't know the reference. ?

Doors & Corners - YouTube

 

[AustinL911]

Disregard. Thought your truck was named after the Rocinante from The Expanse series. I guess workhorse should have been a clue you were referencing Don Quixote.



I'm still working my way through the last book before I watch Season 6. Shame Amazon wouldn't give them another season for the last book. I hope the ending isn't rushed.

I hear there might be a couple movies to wrap it all up.

I freaking love The Expanse.

 

[Orange01z28]

If you guys like the show you need to read the books

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