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Congratulations! You’re going to love it! Prior to the Gladiator I’ve owned several F150 and I really enjoyed them. Let us know what we can do to help. We have several Tune related videos coming out soon. Take care!

Thanks I agree!

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Thanks I’m glad you liked it. Gator green is a very cool color. My first ever Jeep TJ was that color and I loved it. Enjoy your Gladiator and thanks for sharing!

Yes I am. They have both been solid and dependable. Bumper will need some touch up again on some paint spots but it’s always outside in the harsh weather of the Midwest. I would buy both of them again.

Hi yes I would be interested. Reach out to me at john@lakecountry530.com please. Thanks

@@MojaveTrails Got it! We'll be in touch! Looking forward to hear from you

Hello no I cannot park in a standard garage because of the max air vent. I am also on 35. Thanks for watching and asking

Hi about 4 inches and 4 inches. I cannot park in my garage anymore. I’m 7’6” to the top of the fan and my garage is like 7’ 4. I’m on 35s. I think if I didn’t have the fan I could but I think the fan is a must have when camping. Thanks for watching and for your question!

I never weighed them but I would guess them to be 20 lbs give or take

Thank you for watching and for your questions. It did not affect my towing at all and I do tow a lot. Because they weigh almost the same I have not noticed any change once I set the tire size in the computer

Hi jerry Thanks! that is a good idea let me know how it works for you. For now i'm ok with how the extra weight is handling but I do think I want to address it within the next 10K miles. Heavier springs, longer shocks with small lift and maybe a stiffer sway bar in the rear is the direction i'm currently leaning but if there is a better/cheaper alternative Id be open to it.

Thanks a lot! And thanks for watching

HI Alan thanks we love it! Thanks for watching and for leaving a comment! Take care!

Hi Alexander, Noted, thanks for watching and for commenting. Best of luck with your channel as well!

Alec I agree with your first sentence but don’t be too hard on yourself your entitled to your opinion. And yes some TH-camrs are funny 😄

@@MojaveTrails thx for the suggestion. Idk why so many that don’t know about jeeps make videos of reviews and walk arounds. It hurts my brain.

@@alec4699 It's all good I do truly wish you the best of luck in everything and I truly mean that. Also feel free to say whatever you like it doesn't hurt my feelings, honest criticism even if it's not negative is the best kind. We can't grow if were not willing to look at ourselves and change. For the record I have been doing this jeep stuff for over 25 years now and I have picked up a thing or two but I still learn all the time. Take Care!

That is a great idea thanks!

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Hi Eric Ok so this would be a good video and would be rather long. The next time I’m out on a trail I will keep it in mind. Now to answer what I think you are looking for. What to buy as far as 4x4 goes. I’ll stay high level for now. You want a part time 4x4 system with 2h 4h 4l. The reason most off roaders prefer part time to full time basically because your in 2h or 4h most of the time even off road. I only use 4 lo when I actually need it. And I only engage the rear locker only when I am on really slippery terrain or climbing rocks. Even on the rigs that had a front locker I maybe used it 5-6 times. When you engage the front locker steering gets very difficult because both wheels are turning at the same speed. This not only causes extra binding in the drivetrain it also makes it hard to direct the vehicle where you want it to go. Say your on a steep hill climb in wet or muddy conditions something I find myself a lot during hunting season. Now I’m also climbing bluff roads with steep drop off to one side the last thing I want is for any issues with steering. If it’s wet I will engage the rear locker in 4lo and get a good run at it keeping it in second or third gear. Keep the rpm’s at around 4500 for my Jeep and hang on :). The gladiator is great at this and the Mojave with the 2:72 transfer case means that I can go faster which maintains more momentum in lo range over the rubicon which has a 4:1 transfer case. If you’re climbing over a lot of hard rock obstacles the slower the better which is where the 4:1 is better. Now a full time 4x4 system means your always in 4wheel drive and the computer is sending power where it thinks it needs it. 2 bad things happen with these systems. 1 you get worse gas mileage because your always in 4 hi. 2 there is always going to be some binding in the drivetrain on dry roads so typically these drivetrains don’t last as long and need maintenance. Biggest issue I have with the 392 is that it uses this system and a number of people report drivetrain issues. If you were my son and looking to buy your first gladiator I would suggest getting the Willy’s version. Since they upgraded it 2 years ago it now comes with a Dana axels and a rear locker. Same one that’s in the Mojave I believe. upgraded wheels and tires usually with mud terrain tires. Skid plates and It has upgraded suspension over the base models with the same 4x4 system. It’s not as good as the Mojave suspension or even the Rubicon but it’s 17k less on average. With the xtra 17k you can upgrade any of the parts you want. If you really get into off roading your probably going to want to get new shocks, bumper winch possibly a lift. But don’t waste your time and money with any of that stuff until you use it stock and get some experience offroad. The stock Willys will take you to 90% of the places you’ll want to go. There is a lot more I could say on this topic we’re just scratching the surface and I have no idea what your money situation is. If you spend 60k+ on a vehicle and find out you don’t like off-roading then you haven’t done yourself any favors and I’d feel bad that I encouraged or glamorized something that is not for everyone. Breaking down off road on a trail alone and far from help is a real thing no matter what you drive. It’s your experience, comfort level and your skill that is going to get you home not the vehicle. I really hope this post helps and best of luck with your journey! Thanks again for watching and don’t hesitate to ask it’s how we all learn! Most importantly stay safe!

@@MojaveTrails Wow! What a wonderful bit of information. I like the pickup bed so that is what directed me to the Mojave so I will look into the Willy's too. I like the savings you had mentioned also. Is the $17,000.00 just for the suspension upgrade? I like the 33s, front camera and bed liner and do not care for the heated seats and steering wheel. Also I see some have gotten a $66,000.00 sticker price with almost that same discount as you had mentioned, possibly at a certain time of the year. Thank you for all the help.

Hi Eric Jeeps and other 4wd systems have what's known as Part Time 4 wheel drive with an Open Differential. That means that when your in 4 wheel drive the power is split between the front and back axle and then the differentials (1 front 1 back) again split the power to each wheel. Open means they spin independently. You need this because when you turn a corner the outside and inside wheels are turning at a different speed. If they were turning at the same speed it would be very difficult to turn, would travel on a larger arc and would put an enormous amount of stress on the drivetrain. It's worse in the front than it is in the back. When your driving offroad in good traction conditions pretty much all 4 tires are getting about the same amount of power. Which is why that is usually all you need for most conditions. If you run into slippery conditions or a tire comes off the ground when going over an obstacle then in an open diff system the tire with the least resistance just spins and the other side doesn't get any of the power. In those situations engaging a locker (locking the diff) will send 50% of the power to each wheel. So that is how you will be able to get traction on ice when starting from a dead stop or climb over an obstacle when one wheel is in the air. The Jeep and pretty much all true offroad vehicles today will have some sort of a computer break system that helps in the conditions where all of the power is going to one wheel. Jeep refers to theirs as BLD (Break Locked Differential). It's not a physical device but rather a computer system that does the following. When the BLD system detects that one or more wheels are losing traction, it automatically applies brake pressure to the slipping wheel(s). This braking action redirects torque to the wheel(s) with better traction, helping the vehicle maintain forward momentum. When driving offroad in most conditions this happens and you don't notice it. If your trying to climb over a rock for example and one side is in the air you actually have to slowly give it more gas to overcome the breaking that is being applied to the wheel that is spinning until you get to the point where you have forward momentum again. It's actually a pretty good system once you get used to it and its why I don't think you really need a front locker any longer. I'm not saying its better than a front locker when you get into that situation but it's good enough for the rare times it actually happens. It take some practice to get the nuance of applying the right amount of gas to overcome the breaking but not too much gas that you launch over the obstacle and ludicrous speed! If you are a rock crawler and you do that a lot then you probably will want locking diffs on both front and back. You also probably don't want a Jeep Gladiator or any pickup because of the break over angle issue in those situation. You can add an aftermarket front locker to the Mojave if you so choose. ox locker makes a Dana 44 front locker that will work with the Mojave. I've thought about adding one but for 600 plus the installation cost it would not be worth it. There has only been 1 time where I would have liked to have had it in the last 4 years i've owned the Mojave and in the situation the BLD did get me over the obstacle. In the end it all comes down to the driver and the more experience you gain the better off you are. Hope this helps and enjoy the journey my friend!

Hi Eric Let's break down how 4WD works on the Jeep Gladiator and what the different settings mean. Front and Rear Lockers: -Front Locker: When engaged, this locks the front differential, causing both front wheels to turn at the same speed. Without a front locker, the front differential allows the wheels to spin at different speeds, which can be useful for turning but can lead to one wheel spinning if it loses traction. Rear Locker: Similar to the front locker, locking the rear differential ensures both rear wheels turn at the same speed. This is crucial for maintaining traction in off-road situations. True 4x4 vs. 3-Wheel Drive: True 4x4: For the vehicle to have true 4-wheel drive, ideally, both front and rear lockers would be engaged, ensuring all four wheels are turning at the same speed. 3-Wheel Drive: Without a front locker, you rely on the Brake Lock Differential (BLD) system or the Traction Control System (TCS) to manage power distribution. This can effectively give you 3-wheel drive under certain conditions where the system uses braking to direct power to the wheel with traction. If You Do Not Lock the Rear: Open Differential: If you don't lock the rear, the differential allows each wheel to spin at different speeds, which can result in one wheel spinning without gaining traction. BLD System The Brake Lock Differential system will help by applying brakes to the spinning wheel, redistributing power to the wheel with traction, but it's not as effective as a locked differential. 2H, 4H, and 4L: 2H (2-High): This is for normal driving on paved roads. Power is sent only to the rear wheels, providing better fuel efficiency and handling. 4H (4-High): This setting is for driving on slippery surfaces like gravel, sand, or light snow. It engages both the front and rear axles for better traction at higher speeds. 4L (4-Low): Use this setting for off-road driving in tough conditions like deep sand, mud, or steep hills. It provides maximum torque and power at low speeds for climbing and navigating difficult terrain. - Without the front locker, you might experience something akin to 3-wheel drive under certain conditions, but the BLD system helps mitigate this. - Not locking the rear differential can affect traction, but the BLD system will assist in maintaining control. - 2H, 4H, and 4L are different drive settings that adjust how power is distributed to your wheels for various driving conditions. Hope this answers some of your questions!

@@MojaveTrails That is JUST what I was wanting to know. Thank You so much for all of your time and effort. I have not forgotten your suggestion on a Willy's also and still researching the different models.

@@MojaveTrails Yes, I think I am understanding things now. Do have one question. So being unlocked, do we still have what may be referred to as LIMITED SLIP DIFFERENTIAL both front and rear so at times each tire on front and rear left and right at times has power to it and the BLD helps in this? It sounds like the computer system is helping out the driver and they are not even aware of it. Same situation with my 2023 BMW 1250 GSA motorcycle. With all the computer aids they make me look like a pro rider at times! Thank You kind Sir for all of your help.

Yes that computer system is always on when you’re in 4h or lo. There are different computer tunes (programming). For it when you’re in 4h vs 4l and when you have the offroad + feature enabled. As soon as I go into 4 lo or high I normally enable offroad + and turn of the traction control. BLD will still work it’s a separate system that is always on when in 4 lo or high. Offroad + changes how the computer behaves for these systems Throttle response Traction control Stability control Transmission shift points ABS break calibration And again some of these are different in 4l vs 4h

Hi that is great to know thank you for watching and for sharing. I’m glad to hear you have that many kilometers on your engine and it’s still going strong!

Hi I have heard that from other FJ owners as well. Thanks for watching and sharing! Take care

Hi Steve thank you for watching and for your question. No I have not had to change either of them yet. They both are still the original. Take care!

My mileage after adding the Tune is 15 around town and 16-17 highway. Before adding the Tune it was 17 around town and 18-20 freeway. Thanks for watching and for your question. Take care!

You’re very welcome thanks for watching and posting the questions. Take care and enjoy your new vehicle what ever you decide to get!

I do remember glad to hear your enjoying your setup! Thanks for watching and commenting happy trails indeed!

Hi Eric. Thanks for watching and for posting your questions. I shot a video this morning prompted by your post and others I’ve received, it will be out later today. If there are other questions you have after watching that video feel free to comment and I’ll reply as soon as possible.

@@MojaveTrails Thank You Sir!!!

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Yes the Mojave is 4-wheel drive and features a rear locker. They share the same 4:10 gears, but the Mojave comes with a 2.72 transfer case, unlike the Rubicon’s 4:1. This difference means the Mojave has a faster crawl rate and can maintain higher speeds in 4-Lo, making it ideal for mud, snow, and sand. However, it's less suitable for slow rock crawling. With experience, a skilled driver can overcome this limitation to a degree. Having owned both, I personally prefer the 2.72 transfer case for its versatility across various terrains.

@@MojaveTrails Appreciate the response! I’m with you on the versatility. 1 reason i chose the Mojave. My primary use is getting me too and from the backcountry for my hunting and scouting trips. This should go anywhere I’ve ever took my previous pickups. As they didn’t have front or rear lockers and i was able to get to most places I’ve been and seen in the Rockies of NM and CO as well as where i go in AZ

I agree it will fit your needs as is based on what your are looking to do with it. And in its stock form the Mojave is such a blast offroad. It soaks up everything!

Yes The Kettle Moraine are of Wisconsin is very scenic. Thanks for watching!

Thanks and thank you for watching!

Thanks and thank you for watching

Thank you!

You’re welcome and thank you for watching! God bless.

Thanks! And great questions. I recently mounted an awning and I will be mounting other items as well. We have been working on a couple of prototype storage cabinets for the inside. Several videos about them will be coming out over the next few weeks. Yes I agree a lot of it comes down to packing and gear efficiency only bringing what you really need especially on a midsize like the he gladiator. Full size rigs you can be a bit more sloppy with how you pack them. We also have talked about and my son is working on designs for exterior storage on the back and under the wings. We do have a lot of tight trails where we go with overgrown trails so it’s something to keep in mind. But even with the extra width of a he sides on the Gladiator your still narrower than bronco raptors and other full sized setups. Being able to easily mount stuff and easily remove it is key to me. So if I find myself in a situation where I’m to wide with something that is mounted I can easily put it in a be back until I’m past the obstacle. I’m have much more to say on this topic and I can see you are thinking about the right things! Keep watching please and follow us on Instagram we have some great things coming out! Take care!

Congratulations! Good luck with the rest of your build and enjoy your Mojave

Thanks! It’s been almost 4 years and there are a number of pinstripes but the paint still looks good 👍

Hi, If you asking about the Tune M1, for a Gladiator it starts at 12,900 and you can option it up from there. If your asking about the bench that was about $25.00 for the wood. Took about an hour to plane it down and glue it up and then another hour of finish including sanding and applying multiple coats of a hard poly. Thanks for watching!

@@MojaveTrails very expensive

I understand. It gives you the most interior space, has a king size bed and is extremely well engineered and built. All of that in a 5’ Gladiator and only weighs 400 lbs. no other camper offers all of those features and the ones that are comparable are even more money.

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I usually run 37 on the freeway. 35 if I want a more comfortable ride around town and I start off road at 26 psi and will go down to 15 if I really feel I need more traction which is rare with these I’ve only had to do it once. Most times 22-26 is just right. Thanks for watching!

Thanks for the information and thanks for watching!

Yes that was me congratulations! Do you know when you will get it installed? I’ll be sure to post my solutions here as well as my business site. I have multiple designs in mind I’m starting with a side lower cabinet on the passenger side. I want to make them modular and removable so I can change up my setup based on where I’m going for how long and how many people. Plus I need to be able to remove all of it so I can do truck stuff. It was great meeting you and enjoy your Tune!

First of all I think it looks fantastic on the Gladiator! You can take it off but you need to buy the hardware that supports the jack stands and they use different hardware to mount it if you’re going to remove it. I don’t know the costs on that but we do have some customers that remove them.

You’re welcome thanks for watching!

I just used a composite laminate over a sheet of 1/2 inch plywood. I should have sealed the end of the plywood because of the water that comes in from the tailgate when driving in the rain. Otherwise I really like the results. It’s flat strong and easy to clean. I bought what was in the discontinued section of Home Depot so I paid 1.75 a sqr ft. You need 2 boxes even though you only use 1.5 for a gladiator sized bed. Thanks for watching!

I used select grade kiln dried red cedar that I plained down to a strong inch. It’s been great! I leave the under side unfinished so I still get the cedar smell which I like 👍

I have the insulation pack but I have not installed it yet. I will for the fall since my son and I will be using it for hunting. Right now I use the buddy heater. I’ve camped two nights in the 30s with the heater running on low and the max air fan on 30% out and a small section of the screen open. It’s been very comfortable. That is without the insulation pack. I imagine if it gets below 30 I would want the insulation pack on and might need the truma heater. Thanks for watching!

Congrats on your tune too! Did you make any modifications to the suspension? Have you done anything inside? Take care

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For a base 5’ model it starts at 12,900

Thanks ! Still trying to work out schedule with our work. My son and I went in September and we saw a lot of Moose which was cool. Ideally I think August would be a great time. Have you been there and if so do you have a favorite time?

@@MojaveTrails yes been A few times, in fact we just pulled our backcountry campsites today for our September backpacking trip. I’ve been in august, it’s warmer, more mosquitoes and more people. After Labor Day is the best time of year out there, weather is most stable then as well. We pick up our tune M1 early July so yellowstone will be our first big trip using her as our home base.

You bet thanks for watching!

The 5 foot model starts at 340 lbs. I have added glass on 2 sides plus the front slider window and the Max fan. I am probably around 440. My suspension is still stock but I did add inner spring air bags in the rear. I am fine with how it rides for now, when I need to replace the shocks at around 80K miles I will consider other options.

@MojaveTrails thanks for the reply! Looks up my alley. I have 3 kids and our rtt setup just isn't enough room and I don't care to fool with an annex with our run and gun style. Only other concern is gvwr. We are all short so sleeping sideways would be a great way to fit us all in!

Not sure where your from I will be at the MOORE Expo this coming weekend April 19, 20 in the Tune booth across from the beer tent if you were able to see it in person! Otherwise I live in South Eastern WI if you ever want a walk through. Take Care!

@@MojaveTrails I'm all the way in Kentucky! I'll have to catch one closer!

Does the roof allow light thru it, to the point it makes it harder to sleep at night under full moon or other light sources

You bet!

You are most welcome! Good luck with your project feel free to send any questions my way. And thanks for watching!

Hello, I honestly don’t know how it fits on a sport. I know the Mojave has an extra inch of front clearance but I don’t see how that makes a difference. The bumper has held up well but I still need to touch up the paint once a year. Thanks for watching and good luck with which ever one you choose to go with