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  1. TOWING. First trip out.

    So, with a manual, you're right at the towing limit. I get what you're saying about needing 5th gear more than 6th while towing to maintain speed, especially on a grade. I have an Overland (ordered 5/19, delivered 7/19) with the auto and tow package. I tow a 27', 5,100 lb trailer (with all we...
  2. Which Tow Mirrors?

    Here's my responses on this topic, and still stand by them... https://www.jeepgladiatorforum.com/forum/threads/2020-gladiator-rubicon-towing-rear-view-mirrors.93572/#post-1501347
  3. It's a FLASHBACK from the 1970's 😵‍💫

    An Orvis edition of the Gladiator (harkens back to the '95 ZJ).
  4. How do you tie down your vehicle?

    There's an old Australian stockman lying, dying He gets himself up onto one elbow and he turns to his mates Who are all gathered around and he says: Watch me wallabies feed, mate Watch me wallabies feed They're a dangerous breed, mate So watch me wallabies feed All together now! Tie me...
  5. surprisingly good mileage

    I've seen that once in my Overland (ordered 5/19, delivered 7/19), still stone stock (even still factory tires). Not the actual mileage on the VIC, it said around 26.5, but when I calculated that tank, I got 27.2 MPGs. That was on a trip from S.E. PA to upper MI and back. Set the cruise at 70...
  6. Break-in period to safely tow a new Jeep Gladiator?

    Dunno...I had my Overland (ordered 5/19, delivered 7/19) around a year and a half when I bought my travel trailer so...I'm guessing it had around 9K miles on her by that point. This July will make 6 years ownership and she still has only 39K miles on her. The joys of retirement. Previous cars...
  7. Are You a Cat Person or a Dog Person?

    That's not a dog, that's a Dawwwg :) :) :) :) :) I once had a Great Dane. A Boston (Bahston???) GD, all black with white tipped front paws and a white star on her chest. What a sweetheart she was. A litter runt at 109 lbs. She thought she was a lap dawg 😂😂😂😂😂
  8. Purchasing Used Gladiator

    The main reason to stay away from those built in late '20 through '21 is that those are the COVID years. Quality control (QC) departments were severely understaffed and a lot of 'less than what they should be' parts got through and into the vehicles. Plus, QC at the Jeep plant was also lacking...
  9. Are You a Cat Person or a Dog Person?

    As much as I love dogs, I don't want one anymore. They just don't live long enough. My last dog, a very sweet Brittany Spaniel, when it came her time to cross the rainbow bridge, I cried like a baby. Just hurt too much so, I've decided I can't/won't go through that again. If I see a dog, I'll...
  10. So, what is everybody towing?

    I get between 12 and 13 MPG towing my 5,100 lb (with all we want or need) 27' Vantage Sonic SN220VRB. Again, stone stock Overland. Never see 8th when towing but 7th at 2,100 RPMs at 65 MPH.
  11. So, what is everybody towing?

    I tow a 5,100 lb (with all we want or need) 27' travel trailer with my stone stock Overland (ordered 5/19, delivered 7/19) and, still have the factory tires. I can cruise on the interstate at 65 MPH in 7th at around 2,100 RPMs. My tires are the 255/70/18 flavor of the Bridgestone Dueler HL...
  12. At what mileage do you perform your very first oil change?

    I did my first change at around 1,500 miles. It was done at the stealership (free of charge through the Jeep Cares program, or WTF ever it was called) and I asked them to filter the oil so I could see it. It was LOADED with metal particles from any flash that wore off the parts, plus gotta...
  13. So, what is everybody towing?

    I have a simple bolt on receiver, mounted on the top of my bumper for my bike rack. Only have two bikes, one for me and one for the Bride. Had to shift the spare over to one side, making sure to not obscure the tail light or license plate, to make room for the bike rack, and bikes, so they're...
  14. Oil or gas additives..use any? Or just stay away from them.

    Not in my Jeep but, for years when I had a motorcycle, I'd always add a cap full (or the poured estimate 😂 ) of Seafoam to the tank at each fill (kept a bottle in the saddlebag). I constantly use Seafoam in all my 4 stroke yard equipment. Especially, my snow blower, I'll add Seafoam to the...
  15. BEST WIPER BLADES FOR GLADIATOR?

    I get the Rain-Ex wiper blades. I really don't know how long they last because I replace them every 6 months whether they need it or not. Been a habit of mine since the early-mid 80s.
  16. What did you do TO your Gladiator today? [ADMIN WARNING: NO POLITICS, NO GUN TALK]

    Couple of weeks later than usual but, the Freedom tops went into their bag and, are now hanging in the garage. The BestTop Sunrider is back in.
  17. Tow Capacity - Double Check the Math

    I know that. His window sticker simply says 'tow package' and he has the Willys edition. You can only get the Max Tow package with the Sport S edition, which will get you a 7,600 lb towing capacity due to wider axles and beefier rear suspension components.
  18. Tow Capacity - Double Check the Math

    Trailer tow package will have you having the ability to tow up to 6.000 lbs. I have the Overland edition (ordered 5/19, delivered 7/19) with the factory tow package and I can tow up to 6.000 lbs with it. I routinely tow a 27' travel trailer that weighs right around 5,100 lbs with all we want or...
  19. Recommended Aftermarket Hitch Receiver for new 24 Gladiator Sport S

    ABSOLUTELY DO NOT go with option 2. I got one for a '94 Silverado I had when I moved from PA to MA, back in late '94, and was towing a U-Haul 12' trailer. I got from PA to MA okay with all my stuff but, on the way back to PA (rented the trailer as a local to save money), trailer empty, that...
  20. 2020 Gladiator Rubicon Towing Rear View Mirrors

    I got the JK mirror extensions from Amazon then got the adapters from Thorne Engineering (look for them on E-bay) and do a search in the Towing forum here, to find all you need to know. This set up for me works great. The Thorne adapters don't vibrate at all giving a smooth clear view behind...




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