12-13mpg? Damn, I get at least high teens.
If you are this worried about mpg, you should probably stay way from Jeeps (Wrangler/Gladiator) in general. They are not going to be the best if this is a priority.
Personally, if I had to drive a lot every day where mpg was important, I'd get a 2-3yr...
I'm getting the same alarm, have been for a month. I'm planning on changing both the batteries with my next oil change. I'm in FL, so no real cold temps to leave me stranded like when I lived up north, but I should get it done earlier than later. I always disable the (very stupid) ESS, so this...
Would having a bumper with the GM style step help instead? Might be a better mod if you don't absolutely need a full ladder like this.
https://www.attica4x4.com/products/2019-2023-jeep-gladiator-jt-frontier-series-rear-bumper
I don't have one, but asked someone here when I saw his Jeep had it...
I like it and was really excited to see them put more effort into the Ranger platform. I'm not sure I'm the target audience though (search 'Ford Ranger VGR')
It's kind of hard in FL. I see a couple people do it, but it rains too often. Even when it says 0% rain, there might be that one tiny damn cloud that has a little rain in it. And although my old f100 is more of my 'daily driver', I do keep the Jeep outside enough to where I just don't want to...
To the OP, I mentioned in another thread that this was the very reason I wanted to stay at the lower end head unit when I ordered mine. I didn't want my data being sent. Obviously I was attacked for this thinking. I feel your pain.