The only issue was having to get a hitch extender because of the spare tire, there just isn’t room with the 37” spare to get it attached. I was able to use my same drop hitch to tow it level though.
No problem, I am very happy with my setup, and another pro is that if you switch vehicles you’re not having to start all over. I did recently trade my Gladiator for a Bronco Raptor, so it was nice to be able to still have my same camping setup.
For having just a regular ball hitch it handles great, I am probably a little over 10K miles now towing it. We did 7700 miles last summer between on and offroad, did the length of the white rim trail, took it for a couple hundred miles at new river gorge trails, been to Uwharrie more then a few...
Buy once, cry once— Get the overland plus and don’t worry, you will be happy with it. It is a solid lift kit and has everything you need less the shocks, which I liked since I wanted Bilstein shocks.
I have seen his videos, thanks though. Hoping to get some more feedback before making a decision. It’s not a need as I already have a teardrop trailer, but this would maybe work better for me on solo trips.
For those with the Dirtbox Canopy Camper, how is it working out? Any issues to be aware of or things to look for in a used one? Have someone with one up for sale and I may be interested in it, depending on how it has been working for folks.
It charges in the Jeep, they do not come with a separate charging cable. I believe someone found a charger that would work in a wall outlet, try this thread
https://www.jeepgladiatorforum.com/forum/threads/charging-the-jeep-bluetooth-speaker-externally.24099/
it is still there, I have only used it one time when I first purchased the trailer. I will try to remember to check it this weekend when I am out and see.
It has been great, did 7700 miles last summer and hit a lot of states and did a lot of off-roading. It has been USED and continues to work well, we will have up in Uwharrie NF this weekend.
I like this setup, some folks think the Bilstein’s are too firm and make it ride rough. So if you like a firm ride, I recommend these shocks, if you want a softer ride check out other options.
Metalcloak makes quality parts, Clayton makes quality parts, you cannot go wrong with either. I have the Clayton 3.5 overland plus lift with Bilstein 5160 shocks, I tow a 2000Lb teardrop trailer (over 10k miles now) and I tow our SeaDoo Switch boat (3500lb ish), I only tow the boat around 10...
That should be the IBS (Intelligent Battery Sensor), you’ll want to be keeping that. As far as keeping both posts, you could disconnect the negatives and then cut the Aux battery wire off. Then tape or heat shrink the ends so they cannot come in contact with anything.
Enjoy, different strokes for different folks as they say. I would never own a Toyota, but the 1958 Land Cruiser is sharp looking, way better than the other trim levels. My buddy had a 4Runner and we wheel together with Tacos, Wranglers, Gladiators, Samurai, etc. I am down to run trails with...