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Very cool setup! Thank you for the added details.
went under jeep today to install the under bedframe could not install them from under vehicle , but look like I should not have any problem mounting the under bed fifth wheel universal frame to the chassis straight shot from the area where the fuel fills hose are and a few inch behind the rear axle , behind the bed reinforcement ill try to install the rear rail as tight as possible to the bed reinforcement , but unfortunate I have to remove the bed bolts and jack up the bed about 6 to 8 inches to mount the under bed fifth wheel frame will post phots later . new 285/70r17 are going on tomorrow

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Im originally from Ohio so in the carolinas I have seen more slope on a single street than that entire state has.
I was born/raised in OH myself, then spent 15yrs in FL and now live in CO, its like a whole different world out here! My drive to work alone has an elevation gain of 1200+ feet from my house.
 

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I was born/raised in OH myself, then spent 15yrs in FL and now live in CO, its like a whole different world out here! My drive to work alone has an elevation gain of 1200+ feet from my house.
That is just crazy to think of that kind of gain. I remember my first time mountain biking down here. More elevation in a 3 mile ride then a drive across the state of ohio, lol
 

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I was born/raised in OH myself, then spent 15yrs in FL and now live in CO, its like a whole different world out here! My drive to work alone has an elevation gain of 1200+ feet from my house.
And I thought the change of 120-140 feet in my 12 minute drive from East Des Moines to home was quite a bit.
 

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Towed my JK about 500mi round trip from Myrtle Beach to Gulches ORV Park in Lauren’s, SC. I’d say it exceeded my expectations. About 12.5mpg round trip, struggled with some of the hills but maintained 62+ the whole way and trans temp never went above 208*.

Jeep Gladiator So, what is everybody towing? hard bed with  kat
What's your weight? I plan to pull a sidexside and quad on a carson car carrier.
 

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Good feedback. I expect not to be great on big hills but still get the job done. I do have the Max Tow and 4.10 - so I am guessing if you can run around at 6,000lbs pretty good...I should be ok. I suspect I will be mostly flat...well...except for bringing this thing home from the Pacific Northwest. I guess I better make a decision lol.
I’ve done two 150 mile round trips with my travel trailer, it’s about 6000 dry and 6650 loaded. I have a Redarc elite brake controller, 10k WDH w sway control friction bars/pads. Honestly overall I’m surprised at how well it does. Gets around 11mpg. There were a few really steep climbs on the last trip, to the I’m confident enough we are taking it to the mountains next month. I go slow, mainly 55, no greater than 60mph.



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And I thought the change of 120-140 feet in my 12 minute drive from East Des Moines to home was quite a bit.
Which is why Im so hung up on the JTR diesel and its reduced payload bc getting the 3.6 isn't really an option for me and I want the rubicon lockers, discos etc. Within an hour drive I can climb 6500’ elevation and be sitting at 12k’ and 95% of my towing (even though the camper is 3400lbs loaded, 400lb tongue weight and low center of gravity) is through those high mountain passes of speeds 55mph+.
 
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I’ve done two 150 mile round trips with my travel trailer, it’s about 6000 dry and 6650 loaded. I have a Redarc elite brake controller, 10k WDH w sway control friction bars/pads. Honestly overall I’m surprised at how well it does. Gets around 11mpg. There were a few really steep climbs on the last trip, to the I’m confident enough we are taking it to the mountains next month. I go slow, mainly 55, no greater than 60mph.



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Wow....how long is that baby?
 

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Wow...33 Tip to tip? And here I was nervous about buying something that is 25'8"
Yea at 26’ or 33, it’s all the same going down the road, turns are about the same. Weight is the biggest factor, and for me this tt for the bill for me. Has two bedrooms, open layout ... all at 5900 dry weight. The layout is awesome!!!

it was like msrp of 33k, I negotiated to 24.5 otd, then laid them another 1k to deliver it about 1100 miles (I did the math wasn’t worth my time and gas).

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Camera is critical. I went with a Haloview 3 camera setup on mine that is 31ft tip to tip. Thinking about adding a 4th even.
yea I have the side view mirror extensions. My rear view has a 7” screen and is wide view, so the dead spots on the sides of the rear of the trailer are picked up picked up by the Camera.
 
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Yea at 26’ or 33, it’s all the same going down the road, turns are about the same. Weight is the biggest factor, and for me this tt for the bill for me. Has two bedrooms, open layout ... all at 5900 dry weight. The layout is awesome!!!

it was like msrp of 33k, I negotiated to 24.5 otd, then laid them another 1k to deliver it about 1100 miles (I did the math wasn’t worth my time and gas).

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Wow. That is loaded. Which model is that one?
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