Regarding the article itself...it was in the series for Truck of the Year. I believe they already had a winner (RAM TRX) and used this "towing issue" as a way of weeding the Gladiator out of contention. They have to stack the deck to have a victor in the end, otherwise it would be boring...
This product is exactly what I love about the free enterprise of America. Here is a man that had an idea and put the time, effort, and money behind a product he finds helpful. Then he markets his idea to share and possibly sell it to those that may benefit from his invention. May not be for...
I have a 13 foot Kayak I always put on the roof of my other vehicles. Trying to find a way to transport in the Gladiator. I saw a pic you had of two on the roof...however, I read in other places that it was not recommended to transport "water craft" on the roof racks. Any thoughts on that...
We let our 16 yo drive it all the time. He feels pretty safe in it...and easier for him to see out of than our Durango.
It was cool a few weeks back letting him off-road it in the desert for the first time.
I believe for the price the additional features this option provides are worth it. You get a rear outlet in the bed of the truck; lockable storage under rear sears; 240 amp alternator; as well as the trail rail system.
I wish my Mojave would have come with it...especially the rear plug.
One of the writers over at allpar.com is coming out with a new book in Dec. If your down with Jeep history, probably going to be a great addition to your library...