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Hi all, For whatever reason when Jeep designed the Right Hand Drive Gladiator and Wrangler they mounted the steering stabilizer as the lowest point at the front of the vehicle. It actually has a HUGE bracket coming down low off the front axle, and it sits directly infront of the pumpkin - it's...

Hi all, My latest project on the Gladiator has been to build and wire charging blocks to keep all my electronics charged up and installing lights on the inside for convenience. It's funny how the small "insignificant" projects are the ones that take the most time on an overland build! -Dan

Hi All, After months of work, I just had a custom canopy installed on the bed of my Gladiator. The goal is to keep everything in the bed out of the rain, sun and dust, while keeping it extremely lightweight - so it's made of canvas. In this episode I give a detailed walk through of the pros and...

Hi all, Putting branding stickers all over an overland vehicle is a controversial topic, especially for an international trip where safety is a concern. On one hand it's good to have a vehicle that stands out so nobody will mess with it, while on the other hand it can be advantagoues to blend...

Hi all, Continuing the build, on this episode I install a CB radio into my Jeep Gladiator. I've never had one in my vehicles before thanks to what I call "The Ghostbusters problem" (Who Ya Gunna Call?), but here in Australia UHF CB radios are actually mandatory for some of the more remote...

I dreamed about it for years and years while sitting at a desk, always thinking "I wish I could do that". Then one day I got serious about making it a priority - saving money, planning, saving, organizing gear, cutting out stuff I didn't need (TV, Phone, eating out, alcohol), saving and...

The Wheels and tire install video is online now, I think they look great and I'm sure they'll give me no problems! I've chosen to run 285/75R17 tires (33x11.5) for a whole host of reasons I get into in the video. Given how tough these tires are, I'm confident I'll only need the one set to...

Hi all, Steel wheels have a ton of strength advantages over aluminium, and for getting as remote as possible on the planet I would never use anything else. Something most people don't think about is the laws in different countries around the world. These Mopar Steel wheels will keep my new...

Hi everyone, It's been a lot of work on my Gladiator build so far, and I have a lot to go. Of course, it's taking longer than I thought, and covid is messing with my plans. In this video I give an update, and discuss a lot of the future modifications coming like suspension, an aux fuel tank, a...

To be honest I didn't look that closely about the spacer option, you'd want to measure and find out for yourself. -Dan

Hi all, I just finished installing a set of Venom LED driving Lights from Lightforce, and I'm really impressed with the quality of the kit and the ease of install. The Jeep LED lights are already the best I have ever driven with, and these driving lights still add an enormous amount of light...

Hi all, On the weekend I installed a Warn Zeon winch into my factory Rubicon front bumper using the Warn mounting kit. For where I explore as a solo vehicle, I find a winch to be essential, and this option mounts the winch nice and low, meaning it's not blatantly obvious I have a winch, and...

Hi all, In today's HUGE YouTube episode I install what I'm calling 21st Century Dual isolated batteries with solar into my Gladiator. Using a state of the art DC-DC charger with built-in MPPT Solar charge controller, a lightweight Lithium battery and a flexible 100W solar panel, this setup is a...

It's a huge part of the reason I chose Australia for this trip! -Dan

Hi All, In today's update I continue work on the rear storage box for the Gladiator. I've decided to skin the lightweight frame I built with marine plywood and then I'll cover it with automotive felt to make it blend into the back of the Gladiator. Dad and I also work to design and build a...

That's awesome! Thanks for the support. I'd love to hear what you thought of them! Volume 1 now feels like a distant memory, and I have to look at my own photos to remember bits and pieces. Africa is still firmly on the front of my memory, and when I think about it I can remember every place I...

Absolutely! We've been in touch for a long time, and we will meet up somewhere on this big continent for sure! -Dan

Cheers. You know what they say.. when in Rome, do as the Romans do! -Dan

Hi all, It's time to start designing and building the rear storage compartment in my Gladiator that will take the space of the 60% rear seat delete. I'm one again using aluminium (ALUMINIUM!!) tube and plastic corner connectors, which worked flawlessly for me in the Africa build. I really like...

Hi All, During my three years around Africa I relied heavily on my solar setup, which was fantastic. I have a lot of electronics to charge, and I enjoyed having a fridge so much I consider solar an essential addition for my overland vehicles. Free electricity just makes sense to me, and it...