How to spend $33K, kill two days, drive 1200 miles through 7 states and average 17MPG...

[BourbonRunner]

I believe the one just completed in Tennessee is the largest one ever built. Of course they may be implying large by how many gas pumps, idk.

My understanding is the Pigeon Forge location was the biggest but they have opened one back in Texas that edges it out.

Of the three I hit, the Virginia and Brunswick GA locations had over 100 pumps and the stores were massive. Daytona was a little smaller but had a car wash that was easily a football field long. The whole concept is entirely absurd while being far nicer, cleaner and safer than a typical interstate highway service plaza.

In under 30 minutes I filled up the gas tank, emptied the internal tank, got a sammich, decent cup of coffee and a t-shirt and was back out on the road. I call that a win.

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[NC_Overland]

My understanding is the Pigeon Forge location was the biggest but they have opened one back in Texas that edges it out.

Of the three I hit, the Virginia and Brunswick GA locations had over 100 pumps and the stores were massive. Daytona was a little smaller but had a car wash that was easily a football field long. The whole concept is entirely absurd while being far nicer, cleaner and safer than a typical interstate highway service plaza.

In under 30 minutes I filled up the gas tank, emptied the internal tank, got a sammich, decent cup of coffee and a t-shirt and was back out on the road. I call that a win.

The Brunswick ga location is brand new. There was a big controversy because their lights are so damn bright it threw off sea turtles migratory and nesting patterns. I hope they fixed that and didn’t our buy their way out of it. We drove right by it on the way to st Simon’s a few times a year.

30 min is way way too long for a road trip pit stop.

 

[Minty JL]

Thanks. This is my first JT- Ive rented one and test driven more than a few. I joined the forum in '22 thinking it was going to be imminent at the time but life has a funny way of throwing you curves.

Tough to compare to the rental- it was also a Mojave but ran heavy with a RTT/SmartCap and full overloading kit. I put 17-1800 miles on it in my one trip... and had similar aches in my legs and rear end.

Let's just say I'm ordering Seat Jackers and a dead pedal ASAP.

I have a dead pedal I can give you. I forgot the brand, but it's the one that has the old school high beam switch in it.

 

[Minty JL]

The brisket sammiches are worth the drive.

in fact two of my friend and I are now planning a silly 2.5 hr road trip to go to the nearest one because they’ve never experienced the brisket.

or the nicest gas station bathrooms in the world- which if you have the brisket burrito it may be a chicken and egg thing but who’s counting?

Let me know when you're going......I assume you're talking about the one in VA off 81??

I'm unemployed ATM........so I'm game.

 

[BourbonRunner]

I have a dead pedal I can give you. I forgot the brand, but it's the one that has the old school high beam switch in it.

Thanks- the Bezosmart one should be here tomorrow or Monday. Is it a pedal for a Jeep? I can always cancel the Chinesium one.

Let me know when you're going......I assume you're talking about the one in VA off 81??

I'm unemployed ATM........so I'm game.

That's the one. Sorry to hear but absolutely will.

 

[DanJT]

My understanding is the Pigeon Forge location was the biggest but they have opened one back in Texas that edges it out.

Of the three I hit, the Virginia and Brunswick GA locations had over 100 pumps and the stores were massive. Daytona was a little smaller but had a car wash that was easily a football field long. The whole concept is entirely absurd while being far nicer, cleaner and safer than a typical interstate highway service plaza.

In under 30 minutes I filled up the gas tank, emptied the internal tank, got a sammich, decent cup of coffee and a t-shirt and was back out on the road. I call that a win.

But so Worth it!!

 

[Minty JL]

Thanks- the Bezosmart one should be here tomorrow or Monday. Is it a pedal for a Jeep? I can always cancel the Chinesium one.





That's the one. Sorry to hear but absolutely will.

Yeah I had it in my JTM and took it out when I installed the Armorlite flooring. I have short legs, so there was little use/value for me.

I'm in the cyber world.......I have some irons in the fire......just looking for the right gig now

 

[Killer]

Nice @BourbonRunner , I think you'll love it! I got rid of the 22 sport (I was trying one on for size) and loved it so I picked up the Mojave, rides SOOOOO much better than the sport (wife noticed it right away), suspension and seats seal the deal. I've been collecting things since I bought it and will take a day off to put it all in; Bumper, winch, amp w/speakers and sub, cowl lights, pre-runner lights, air compressor. Enjoy the ride!

 

[Bandit’s Lair]

Nice @BourbonRunner , I think you'll love it! I got rid of the 22 sport (I was trying one on for size) and loved it so I picked up the Mojave, rides SOOOOO much better than the sport (wife noticed it right away), suspension and seats seal the deal. I've been collecting things since I bought it and will take a day off to put it all in; Bumper, winch, amp w/speakers and sub, cowl lights, pre-runner lights, air compressor. Enjoy the ride!

With that pile you’d better plan for a weekend. I think it’s normal to have a bunch of “ things for the Jeep” project material somewhere.

 

[BourbonRunner]

Nice @BourbonRunner , I think you'll love it! I got rid of the 22 sport (I was trying one on for size) and loved it so I picked up the Mojave, rides SOOOOO much better than the sport (wife noticed it right away), suspension and seats seal the deal. I've been collecting things since I bought it and will take a day off to put it all in; Bumper, winch, amp w/speakers and sub, cowl lights, pre-runner lights, air compressor. Enjoy the ride!

Already do. I tested a JTR and JTM side by side a couple years ago and the difference was night and day. And what @Bandit’s Lair said below is true- lots of "weekends." LOL!

With that pile you’d better plan for a weekend. I think it’s normal to have a bunch of “ things for the Jeep” project material somewhere.

I have multiple "weekend" projects. The BMW, the shed, the basement, the yard, cleaning up my office... What's another on the pile?

 

[JKenTex]

Congrats and welcome to the club!

I got lucky finding this one ('24) with all the goodies but without leather!! Believe or not, I found the leather to be uncomfortable but it's hard to find. Before I found this one, I was about to pull the trigger on an X and already talking to Katzkin and for the Mojave was going to be mid $3k.

I found this one and not expecting to buy it, but after I drove it I realized the cloth were super comfortable and you don't move!

I'm sure you're going to love it, especially the luck of finding a pre owned.....more $$ for all the necessary modifications.

 

[Hootbro]

Nice!

 

[Minty JL]

JTMs FTW

 

[BourbonRunner]

Congrats and welcome to the club!

I got lucky finding this one ('24) with all the goodies but without leather!! Believe or not, I found the leather to be uncomfortable but it's hard to find. Before I found this one, I was about to pull the trigger on an X and already talking to Katzkin and for the Mojave was going to be mid $3k.

I found this one and not expecting to buy it, but after I drove it I realized the cloth were super comfortable and you don't move!

I'm sure you're going to love it, especially the luck of finding a pre owned.....more $$ for all the necessary modifications.

I see you are a gentleman of refinement and good taste.

I spent a week and a half and 1700 miles in CA a few years back overloading in a rental JTM with leather and came away not caring for it at all. Which is crazy because the other 3 cars in the stable (soon to be only 2 more) all have leather and even the Subaru's plastic-y hides are more gooder than Jeep. Finding cloth with the SelecTrac AND trail cam was the deal maker or breaker.

 

[AstroZombie]

that's awesome!! congrats!!

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