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Drivers footwell up under the dash.

Right, but I think it basically isolates the big battery so all it does is run accessories and the smaller battery starts it and only starts it. I used the setup on my JLUR for a year and never was able to kill it - I think you'd have to kill the main battery completely dead to have an issue as...

If an engine pumps out more heat for a given amount of power, it's less efficient and it's working harder. So you may be lulled into a false sense of security because it's revving lower, but it's also having a ton of boost pumped in and the smaller cylinders producing the same power are under...

They already have dual batteries, don't they?

I think you missed the point a bit, but a smaller engine under boost is under more stress than a larger engine making the same power. It's physics, and what they sound like doesn't matter - the smaller engine will be under more stress even if it's silent. So a Hemi making more noise compared...

I'll just add, sound isn't a good indicator of stress - the diesel may sound like it's not working as hard but it may have even more stress due to the amount of boost. I think people get a false sense of security with turbocharged engines thinking they're under less stress simply because they...

According to FCA, the diesel will have lower tow rating than the gas v6 due to the Gladiator being maxed for cooling as it is now, and with the diesel and additional need for an intercooler it won't be able to handle as much weight and stay cool. This article explains a lot of it here, a former...

JMO, but if you don't know you need a Rubicon, you probably don't need a Rubicon.

Anybody know where to put them? In the JL, they fit two different ways in the back, either lying down or up against the back seats if you need more storage (though block the rear view). I'm guessing you just throw them in the bed in the Gladiator? Would make it a little difficult to park and...

Yes it'll affect towing, no you don't need to add a connector because they're already there. You can add a brake controller easily with one of these, plugs in under the dash. Tekonsha 3014-P Brake Control Wiring Adapter for Jeep...

Mix, but more highway.

My JLUR increased around 1mpg after a couple thousand miles, hoping the JT does the same. I went from around 19.5 to 20.5 in the JL, half way through the first tank has me at ~18.5 in the JT.

Tekonsha 3014-P Brake Control Wiring Adapter for Jeep https://www.amazon.com/dp/B00QRWR1YI/ref=cm_sw_r_cp_apa_i_TAI3CbQABC799 Get this and a tekonsha brake controller, plug it in under the dash and go have fun. It's super easy, like ridiculously easy. Plug and play. I bought this for my JL...

If I lived there it might be a concern, but given I might drive there once every couple of years, I can go slow those days. Not something that concerns me if the vehicle is otherwise up to it. It might drop to 35-40mph but I'm cool with that, I try not to be in too much of a hurry and if it's...

It does, on the window sticker of my Rubicon it says trailer tow package which includes class iv hitch, trailer zoom, 240amp alternator, and heavy duty engine cooling.

I towed 5k with my jlur, it did not struggle. Lowest I hit on the highway was 55mph up Afton mountain in VA, and I did quite a bit if towing in the VA and PA mountains. If you push it right to 7k it will probably be working hard on big hills, but you will be blowing by tractor trailers in the...

You will have zero issue with 3000lbs.

Get the tow package, lowest rating with that is 7000lbs on the Rubicon, up to 7600lbs on the sport. Should be fine.

Uh, if you're in 4 low the parking brake will essentially do the same thing...

A rack could, but it'd have to have the ability to flex with the frame. I actually don't think this would be a difficult thing to do.