Recent content by Gladiatorguy

Jumper cables and a long recovery strap, just in case.

Agree on the aluminum trailer. I have seen one with a broken tongue. All my trailers are steel frame.

Reminder, air bags DO NOT increase your rear GAWR. A proper load equalizing hitch will reduce squat and not compromise your rear axle. A trailer that heavy should have brakes. Most boat trailers have surge brakes, but if they are electric, you will need to add an electronic brake controller...

26 JT Willys hardtop. I took the freedom panel out and tried to fish a zip tie between the upper windshield frame snd the “sport bar”. No luck. It appears that there is some kind of fairly dense weatherstrip material filling that gap as you described. I couldn’t see it in your photo. Maybe...

Why the leveling kit? If it’s a daily driver and beach cruiser, you don’t need the clearance. You’ll peobably take a slight hit on highway mpg, slightly reduce stability, and maybe introduce the possibility of death wobble. I personally wouldn’t mess with the Jeep-designed and developed...

Toledo Jeep Fest Aug 7-9.

Still under warranty. I’ll ask the dealer if there is a software upgrade. I had a 25 JT that did the same thing. I am going to do a trial on my wife’s new 26 JL to see if it does the same thing also. I’ll post results here.

My new 2026 JT Willys used to show the current fuel economy. It disappeared, came back for a short while, and now seems gone forever. Our 25 JT did the same thing. Probably an over-the air update or something. My wife's JL shows it all the time. Anyone know the secret to program the current...

When listening to Pandora, after I disconnect from a phone call the music is garbled. Radio off and on, problem solved. Every time, not random.

I discovered on my 25 JT 3.6 Willys that it's only the driver's door. I had the passenger door open and the vehicle went into gear. I agree, pain when trying to back a trailer up a driveway or down a ramp.

Voice of experience here. I have been towing a 17' Casita Spirit Deluxe for 10 years behind Grand Cherokees, Durangos, Wrangler JKU and JLU, and Gladiators (Sport S, Max Tow, and Willys) all over the US and Canada. First of all, unless you are getting a great deal on the Patriot, look into a...

Much like others have said, plus a spare spare when on a long trip and/or out in the boonies. I also take a spare spare for my little camper trailer. One gets a little nervous once the spare tire is used. I once had to travel a couple hours to find a matching tire for my JT. Once used both...

Hard top? After some particularly rough off toad trails in Moab, I had rattles galore. I found all the bolts around the back of the top on needed a full turn or more to snug them up. Solved the problem.

2926 Gladiator Willys with factory rock rails. Vehicle is showroom stock so far, 2 weeks old, less than 400 miles. I would love to evaluate the side steps. I have been looking for something like these that are easily removable when desired. Located in SE MI, lots of travel in the mountains...

Last weekend my alarm went off at night, doors locked. My key was not in my pocket (the usual cause). This happened twice, and each time it silenced itself after about 30 seconds. I used the fob to unlock and relock the vehicle, and no more incidents. Another Stellantis electronic mystery!