Definitely should get the Hest mattresses. Unfortunately for me I have the XL GFC and they didn’t make it for mine but I did get one of their big ones and cut it up and sewed up new covers. Sooooo comfortable and luckily I did it right and fits like it should haha.
I would change nothing, it's your build. You do you. That's why there are multiple suppliers for everything! There is no one size fits all! I appreciate the candidness.
I love your honesty. Anyone willing to be this straight forward and honest is worth watching. Keep up the great content and I'll keep watching. Thx Justin
When applying Thread locking compound, 1. clean the threads (make sure they are not contaminated with any residues) 2. Use the correct type of thread locker compound. (RED - "Large Diameter Bolt") 3. apply thread locker to the entire surfacer of the bolt, (not just a line or a dab) make sure the entire bolt is covered
I like your build; I'm running a Mojave rig currently. I will agree that the gladiator really needed a dead pedal. I added the Quadratec dead pedal with the pad and it is excellent, makes a huge difference for long drives. It's not cheap, but well worth it.
Justin, thanks for taking the time (major amount of time with all the verbose discussions) to put your experiences and assessments up on the tube. It will be very helpful for a newbie..
My baby/child advice. Enjoy every single second with your child. When the baby is crying and it seems will never stop, believe me, it will. Time going so so fast God Bless you, your wife and your precious Angel
I have been running 37" Hankook Dynapro XT on my Gladiator that were installed during covid. I am in AZ and never had them in snow. Extreme heat, rock, sand, and dust have all been ok to very good. I have towed a small trailer to the Canadian border and back. The tires were great and we had no concerns. I had the Wilpeaks before and really liked them but again no experience with snow.
Been watching since your first vid. Congrats! As a relatively new dad (an old one) to pandemic-era irish twins (3 & 4), I can confidently tell you that no matter what you learn in advance, it's always gonna be on-the-job training. Be confident in your knowledge and abilities, master the art of diaper changing & swaddling. Consistent routine is the way. When things seem to be going sideways, be mindful of and maybe rethink your expectations & strive to be fair. Y'all got this.
Congratulations on the baby!!! If you think you know what love is…just wait! Also…for baby gear…you’ll figure it out as you go. It’s a little like overlanding…some minimum requirements (car seat, stroller, onesies, bottles, diapers, etc). From there what you “need” is totally subjective. Will be exciting to watch the family. Congrats again!
I have a nightmare story on the fuel pump recall. Video soon. It’s a catch 22 to release a video on that. I hear you on the overheat issue. I have not been pulled over yet with overheating but it’s above my confidence level. I’m hoping the regear to 4.56 helps with my 37s. Doing that in a few weeks. Agree with terraflex on the steering. I swapped my metalcloak for terraflex. Good reason.
Appreciate the honesty! I like the Harker Outdoors EDC - you don’t have to play Tetris with the bed floor (it swings up on struts), and it also annexes the tail gait for additional covered space, which is key for the midsize truck short boxes.
Rivian R1T Quad motor owner here, I can tell you we got this truck thinking it would be a great added challenge (the EV part) to our camping/overlanding adventures. It has been an amazing vehicle, absolutely solid and reliable (unlike our Rubicon), but after 4 trips we realized we just don't have the stomach to tolerate the risk of damaging a $110k truck. Absolutely fantastic vehicle though, highly recommend it to anyone thinking about it (get the full PPF, is totally worth it).
I regret not getting full PPF on my GX. I had the hood, front bumper and wheel fairings done, but the doors are where I've gotten the stripes on both sides. I'm hesitant to cut/polish as the clear is probably pretty thin. Ah well. Next vehicle will get it.
@@chrisE815 Unfortunately we were one of those unlucky ones that had the fuel rail issue in our diesel one. Covered under warranty, went back literally 3 months later due to a particulate sensor (another common issue apparently). 6 months later went back and forth with dealer for a check engine light, they ended up replacing the catalytic converter. Our final issue was in one of our trips the brake master cylinder went out WHILE driving, which was scary. That was the final straw. Mind you, all of this happened under 18k miles, we bought it new and while everything was covered under warranty, our Gladiator sat in the dealership for about 7 months total between all these repairs. Loved the truck when it worked, but awful reliability.
@@pepesilvia4564 I wish Jeep spec'd the truck with something other than the 3.6 gaser, but that seems to be the most reliable option. Sorry to hear about the problems with yours
Great video. The honesty with sponsors on this was so good. I think the gladiator is the best overlanding option. It not perfect by no means but it’s the most capable in my opinion. I also went from the 2 drawer decked ti the single. I hated the single drawer and missed the 2 drawer for about a month of solid use. I now prefer the single drawer. Metal cloak for the win! Looking forward to part 2
Just ordered the Anker C800. Your code / link worked on that one as well. I like the extra lights that come with it and was impressed when you reviewed it in Florida. It should serve my lower power needs well - fridge & 12v blanket when it’s cold. Thanks!
So much is said about Jeeps reliability and I’ve never experienced it. I’ve owned a Grand Cherokee, Compass (1st edition), Liberty, Renegade, TJ, JK and a JL and have not had reliability issues. The TJ 155k before and I sold it and the JK 165k and still going. I don’t get the bad wrap.
I've owned 3 Jeeps, and while I've never had anything that would leave me stranded, things like sensors and seals go bad all the time, and there are always small things to fix. I spent more time and money fixing those Jeeps than I ever have my Toyotas, despite having more miles on the Toyotas.
@@RevereOverland it’s so crazy to see the difference between the same vehicles. I’ve had wheel speed sensors go but that’s been it. Definitely can’t complain! 🤞it keeps going that way.
Solid video as always. I'm glad you like the Hest pillows, it was one of my first official "overland" purchases at Overland Expo West in 2021 and since then I've purchased the smaller travel pillow and covers for them. I'm glad they have 3-pack options because they are great gifts.
Wouldn't mind a video on the starlink set up. Pros and Cons, would you recommend for those working remote but need reliable internet for meetings etc. I am following the 2-door bronco build still :) and wouldn't mind getting out of the house during the day.
I just picked up the Gen 3. It’s a solid system. I really want to get the 12v conversion for it. I think a video about it would be valuable. Good idea.
I believe this as much as I do your "reviews" of the Colorado 4x4 RTTS you did a while back. Gave high praise, got a spot on their website, making everyone think you are a bar of some sort for this thing, got paid, and never used them again. So many of these guys that started off humble have very much lost their way, and it's really sad.
Sorry you feel that way. I’m not trying to be deceptive to any viewer. What benefit would that have to you? None. The 4X4 Colorado videos on their website are 100% paid overviews of their product. More of an endorsement/overview and not a review. If they titled them as reviews, that is their own decision and not mine. 4x4 Colorado imports some of the more innovative tent ideas right now. They have flaws, weight being the largest. I think the average weight of their tents is pushing 200 pounds. The next is their standard mattress. It’s awful and immediately needs to be replaced with their knockoff Xped, a Hest, or even a bag of rocks to be more comfortable. The team is a solid group of humans, they’ve been easy to work with in that they don’t require me to run their tents to talk about them. iKamper on the other hand refuses to talk to me because I have a GFC on the truck. I’m sorry your perspective of me is so negative. I’m not here to swindle anybody. But if you disagree with me that strongly, there is little I can do to change it at this point.
I'm aiming to get the Gladiator 4xe when it finally releases. I'm hoping to use the onboard battery to do a lot of what you're doing with the portable one! Great build 10/10
Best advice I have given new dads: If you think you're doing something right, you probably are right. Your natural instincts will do their job, enjoy spending time with your newborn, time gets away quick!
JBMB, great video, and congrats on the upcoming baby! I do appreciate your honesty with the aspects of each product that you like and don't like, whether purchased or donated, and whether you would purchase it yourself. As for you exploring the overlanding lifestyle in a Rivian, I would love to see what you do with an R1T. I myself am slowly working my own R1T towards an overland build, having finally pulled the trigger on an Xtrusion Overland bed rack for mounting my RTT. Would love to see what you would do!
Hi Justin, really like the video about it to be very informative. Thank you so much for your honesty. Looking forward to your next video. Have a great day.
You made the right choice with the Gladiator. It can out wheel any other truck. Built from the factory for off roading. You should watch Dirt Lifestyle’s comparison with the Toyota. He owns both. Me and my 2 sons all own Wranglers and we haven’t had a single issue. The problem with reliability reports is that Jeeps are takin places that other vehicles don’t go. So of course sometimes you’re going to break stuff. I haven’t but you can
Justin, the transparency in this video (and all your videos) is really appreciated. I always find it difficult to know if a reviewer is being genuine or being well paid. I have no such concerns with you. Also congrats on the bun inbound.
Echo your bumper woes. I purchased mine about two years ago and love it to death, follows the body line beautifully. HOWEVER. The install was atrocious, for 4k you’d think holes would align and not to mention on boron steel-good luck drilling through that with ease. After maybe 12 hours mguyvering half the bumper together I got it to work. No regrets, but shameful from AEV.
Yeah that shower cube is no bueno. My dirt cheap Overland Pros cube at least has fiberglass tent-like poles so that it keeps a square shape at the floor without added weight. Roam is trying to make everything - they should just try to make anything well. And yes, I am including their omnipresent roof boxes in that dig.
Here is a question that probably gets overlooked. What teleprompter are you using? That would be a ton easier than numerous takes because I don’t like what I said 😅
Thanks for your awesomely thoughtful videos. I'm mulling getting a *soft* rooftop tent. Do you think hardshells have some quality making them worth the extra money and weight? I want to put a tent on, take it off by myself w/o a hoist or buddy's help. Thanks for your consideration.
Very informative video! I essentially have the exact same platform and camping setup as you, minus the diesel engine. What camper do you think you will upgrade to next? I have seen quite a few people transition to the Super Pacific...
Hey man, would you recommend the ecodiesel? I just picked up the same truck and love the torque and economy of it, just always hear a mix bag if reviews
Justin, at some point, can you talk about dust abatement into the bed of the truck? I run a Harker EDC on a Gladiator and have plugged many ports in the bed. I still have to figure out how to plug the giant holes behind the mount loops near the tailgate. I have sealed the tailgate hinge as well, but I still get a noticeable amount of dust in the living space of the bed. Any thoughts or experience you have would be quite helpful. Thanks!
Used Baja's stuff for 13 years and have been a dealer for 5... I just put squadron SAEs on my F350 and they are very underwhelming. Im sure this is more about SAE regulations than Baja's capability, but ya... I would avoid them. Go with sports or pros in wide cornering unless youre "that guy" who likes to keep them onwhen youre driving. If thats the case, then go SAE.
They are pretty proud of them, aren’t they. I also like Heretic Studio as a good high-quality brand, but their prices have slowly been creeping upward as well. geni.us/hereticstudio
@@JustinBMcBride yes sir. and this isn’t news, I wanna continue to support American companies but with the cost it’s getting tougher. I’ve also been impressed with the diode dynamics products. But same issue. I’ve had KC products since the early 90’s. Same thing. To china we go I guess.
READ THE ENGINE WARRANTY CAREFULLY. My understanding is the Jeep Ecodiesel engine warranty is void if you put anything in front of the grill, which you have done big time on this Gladiator.
This is an interesting point. I need to find this, do you have a solid resource where I can read through the warranty? I downloaded the 360 page pdf that is the user manual and didn’t see it in there, so it must really be in some fine print somewhere.
@@JustinBMcBrideSorry I don't. I heard that from the local Jeep build shop. They were quite certain about it, but they did say it was in the fine print. I'll see if I can come up with something more concrete. But either way it's a terrible idea to block the radiator on an Ecodiesel, from what I've heard, at least on the JL and JT.
I'm glad you didn't get the Rivan. Electric vehicles are not as environmentally friendly as they claim not to mention most of the materials used is from China. If something goes wrong with the battery it would cost tens of thousands of to replace them.
@@JustinBMcBride I enjoy your content. I started watching you when you were driving the Bronco and when you switched to the Gladiator, it helped convinced me to cancel my Bronco order and get a Gladiator. I was on the fence for a long time, and I am very happy with my decision. Thank you.
I’m not sure. I assume it will be the 4XE and 3.6 only in 2025. If you’re dying for a Gladiator, this one is unofficially for sale. I’ll go over why we’re selling and more details in an upcoming video
Man these gladiators are sweet but I don’t see how anyone who builds out these (or any midsize, really) is within their legal sticker payload limit ya know? It’s the one thing that’s been holding me back on pulling the trigger on something like this. Last thing I want is an insurance kerfuffle. (Plus I don’t rock crawl so there is that. Just FS roads mostly)
Payload and safety rating are constantly in the back of my mind. While I know the truck isn’t hundreds pounds over payload, I know it’s close. Maybe within 100-150 pounds on either side of the needle. Either way, it has me rethinking the way I’m doing things.
@@JustinBMcBride oh that’s good to know. I thought you’d be a bit higher than that. Sweet. Your setup seems nice and light considering how much you have with you! It’s just tough to finagle it all with this size platform. Good luck with the kiddo and all your family adventures ahead!
Hey, my regular fuel gladiator has had a clutch recall and the cam shaft went out and was replaced 3 times in 2 months... so dont complain too much son.
Justin I’m sure you’re getting a lot of hate for your sponsorships. (Hence all the disclaimers). If people don’t know by now it’s just how this content is made. I come here to see the trails and get ideas for my build. Keep up the hard work providing for your family and don’t worry about the haters. I’m a big gear nerd too and if I had the chance to “try” so many cool products I would jump on it. As it is I’m content with my ground tent and gas money for the time being. Hopefully some day we’ll cross paths and have a cold one around a campfire and talk about cool gear. Until then keep posting I love the content sponsored or not 👍🏻
The AEV Bison is very tempting. But so is the Ranger Raptor. I drove one of those a few months back at a press event and it tickled me in all the right places. lol
I can't believe you. You're such a hack. Not paying for everything! Just joking. Good for you. It's called successful business and entrepreneurship. Keep putting out the great honest content and congratulations on the new addition to the family. Keep putting out the amazing adventures and teaming up with your buddies, Rob, Will and David. Excited to see what you do in the future! P.S. yes, filters are for schmucks.
The biggest issue I have with content these days, such as this, is there's so much fluff. Can we please (and this note is for all creators), cut edit our videos down more? Zero reason this video needs to be 40 minutes. Still, thanks for the content! Just want it shorter...Oh, and I believe you did put locktite on the bolts lol...Jeeps rattle all bolts out eventually haha
There was a time when 8 minute videos ruled the internet. Anymore the longer the video the better reach it gets. It’s a balance, I agree. But this video didn’t even cover the inside of the truck and what I carry in my decked drawers. I appreciate the feedback.
Well at least your honest which is hard to come by on TH-cam now days. About the EV deal, now I’m gonna be honest. I probably won’t watch that if this becomes an EV only channel because I’m just not in to that nor see myself getting into that.
How about this, I make the channel less about what I drive and more about the places I go? Vehicles are temporary, they change, builds evolve, tastes mature, needs develop. The whole reason my channel isn’t named Wasatch Overland, like it once was, is because I am more than my car and more than my hobbies. If you’re not into EVs, that’s fine, but if you’re into adventure and travel, it shouldn’t matter what I drive. This will be a major focus shift in the coming year on the channel. Cars are neat, but fleeting. And constantly playing with what I drive to appease trends and the algorithm isn’t healthy.
You had gone missing for a month and then a month again… I used to love your videos but it seems you came back with a real negative attitude. There’s a fine line between realism and pessimism. I hope you start climbing towards positive vibes! This could be a reason why your newer videos aren’t being viewed so much. You seem like you’re doing this as a job and for the free stuff, not because you LOVE it.
So is this comment real or pessimistic? I think you’re right though, I talk about this in a video I’m editing right now. But so much of what I do has become about what I’m driving and not where I’m going. Trip videos tank on my channel, so videos like this are work. These are the ones that pay the bills. It’s not about free stuff, it’s about feeding my family. Do you ever have days that you don’t want to go into work but you need to? Me too, even with creating TH-cam content. No about my absence, we had a baby! 😀 That has been a big reason for limited releases and reposting of older deleted videos.
@@JustinBMcBride Just a personal preference dude - calm down. I didn't say you were ugly, just that truck is ugly. Just b/c someone doesn't agree with you, doesn't mean they are being ugly, but that is the attitude of most TH-camrs these days. Enjoy your ugly truck and your ugly ego.
@@RevereOverland it seems like guardrails are set to stop 5000 pounds and the rivian r1t is 7000 plus all the extras we like to put on them. the video showing the crash test is called "Rivian R1T crash-tested against guardrail" some are speculating that having the weight lower down is causing issues with the batterys but hard to say if that makes a big deal or not seems more like they need to update the standards with quardrails to deal with heavier cars and trucks
What would you change about my build?
I would have built it for me instead, or added an oil fryer to make donuts.
@@smicksmooketythat’s about all that it is missing. Haha!
Definitely should get the Hest mattresses. Unfortunately for me I have the XL GFC and they didn’t make it for mine but I did get one of their big ones and cut it up and sewed up new covers. Sooooo comfortable and luckily I did it right and fits like it should haha.
I would change nothing, it's your build. You do you. That's why there are multiple suppliers for everything! There is no one size fits all! I appreciate the candidness.
the bumper, I'll buy your old one for 3,000...lol
I love your honesty. Anyone willing to be this straight forward and honest is worth watching. Keep up the great content and I'll keep watching. Thx Justin
I am so sick of seeing the words ULTIMATE and GAME CHANGER tied to everything I discount any content that has these phrases.
When applying Thread locking compound,
1. clean the threads (make sure they are not contaminated with any residues)
2. Use the correct type of thread locker compound. (RED - "Large Diameter Bolt")
3. apply thread locker to the entire surfacer of the bolt, (not just a line or a dab) make sure the entire bolt is covered
I like your build; I'm running a Mojave rig currently.
I will agree that the gladiator really needed a dead pedal. I added the Quadratec dead pedal with the pad and it is excellent, makes a huge difference for long drives. It's not cheap, but well worth it.
Justin, thanks for taking the time (major amount of time with all the verbose discussions) to put your experiences and assessments up on the tube. It will be very helpful for a newbie..
My baby/child advice. Enjoy every single second with your child. When the baby is crying and it seems will never stop, believe me, it will. Time going so so fast
God Bless you, your wife and your precious Angel
... and just like that (finger snap) I have 2 in college and a 3rd about to start college... the days can be long, but the years go fast!
I have been running 37" Hankook Dynapro XT on my Gladiator that were installed during covid. I am in AZ and never had them in snow. Extreme heat, rock, sand, and dust have all been ok to very good. I have towed a small trailer to the Canadian border and back. The tires were great and we had no concerns. I had the Wilpeaks before and really liked them but again no experience with snow.
Been watching since your first vid.
Congrats! As a relatively new dad (an old one) to pandemic-era irish twins (3 & 4), I can confidently tell you that no matter what you learn in advance, it's always gonna be on-the-job training.
Be confident in your knowledge and abilities, master the art of diaper changing & swaddling. Consistent routine is the way. When things seem to be going sideways, be mindful of and maybe rethink your expectations & strive to be fair.
Y'all got this.
... and, despite what they tell you, it's so EASY
@@user-rk2ww2cm4v 🤣🤣🤣
Congrats, in advance, on your upcoming baby! That's HUGE news and I wish you and your wife lots of patience and rest!
Congratulations on the baby!!! If you think you know what love is…just wait! Also…for baby gear…you’ll figure it out as you go. It’s a little like overlanding…some minimum requirements (car seat, stroller, onesies, bottles, diapers, etc). From there what you “need” is totally subjective. Will be exciting to watch the family. Congrats again!
I have a nightmare story on the fuel pump recall. Video soon. It’s a catch 22 to release a video on that.
I hear you on the overheat issue. I have not been pulled over yet with overheating but it’s above my confidence level. I’m hoping the regear to 4.56 helps with my 37s. Doing that in a few weeks.
Agree with terraflex on the steering. I swapped my metalcloak for terraflex. Good reason.
Looking forward to the fuel pump recall. I've had no issues after the recall. Had it done at 2700 miles on 2022 Overland. Will subscribe.
I have a camper on my gladiator, I'm curious how you solve the dust intrusion into the camper. Great video incredibly detailed and informative.
"and be done with it"
famous last words!
Appreciate the honesty!
I like the Harker Outdoors EDC - you don’t have to play Tetris with the bed floor (it swings up on struts), and it also annexes the tail gait for additional covered space, which is key for the midsize truck short boxes.
Rivian R1T Quad motor owner here, I can tell you we got this truck thinking it would be a great added challenge (the EV part) to our camping/overlanding adventures. It has been an amazing vehicle, absolutely solid and reliable (unlike our Rubicon), but after 4 trips we realized we just don't have the stomach to tolerate the risk of damaging a $110k truck. Absolutely fantastic vehicle though, highly recommend it to anyone thinking about it (get the full PPF, is totally worth it).
I regret not getting full PPF on my GX. I had the hood, front bumper and wheel fairings done, but the doors are where I've gotten the stripes on both sides. I'm hesitant to cut/polish as the clear is probably pretty thin. Ah well. Next vehicle will get it.
What's broken on your Rubicon?
@@chrisE815 Unfortunately we were one of those unlucky ones that had the fuel rail issue in our diesel one. Covered under warranty, went back literally 3 months later due to a particulate sensor (another common issue apparently). 6 months later went back and forth with dealer for a check engine light, they ended up replacing the catalytic converter. Our final issue was in one of our trips the brake master cylinder went out WHILE driving, which was scary. That was the final straw. Mind you, all of this happened under 18k miles, we bought it new and while everything was covered under warranty, our Gladiator sat in the dealership for about 7 months total between all these repairs. Loved the truck when it worked, but awful reliability.
@@pepesilvia4564 I wish Jeep spec'd the truck with something other than the 3.6 gaser, but that seems to be the most reliable option. Sorry to hear about the problems with yours
Great video. The honesty with sponsors on this was so good. I think the gladiator is the best overlanding option. It not perfect by no means but it’s the most capable in my opinion. I also went from the 2 drawer decked ti the single. I hated the single drawer and missed the 2 drawer for about a month of solid use. I now prefer the single drawer. Metal cloak for the win! Looking forward to part 2
Just ordered the Anker C800. Your code / link worked on that one as well. I like the extra lights that come with it and was impressed when you reviewed it in Florida. It should serve my lower power needs well - fridge & 12v blanket when it’s cold. Thanks!
One of the best TH-camrs out there! Thanks for your content and honesty.
I just put LP4s up on my truck as A-Pillar lights. So good. You may want to re-think and try them. Holy. Cow. 🙂
So much is said about Jeeps reliability and I’ve never experienced it. I’ve owned a Grand Cherokee, Compass (1st edition), Liberty, Renegade, TJ, JK and a JL and have not had reliability issues. The TJ 155k before and I sold it and the JK 165k and still going. I don’t get the bad wrap.
I don’t either…my Jeep Rubicons have been abused and are perfectly reliable!
I've owned 3 Jeeps, and while I've never had anything that would leave me stranded, things like sensors and seals go bad all the time, and there are always small things to fix. I spent more time and money fixing those Jeeps than I ever have my Toyotas, despite having more miles on the Toyotas.
@@RevereOverland it’s so crazy to see the difference between the same vehicles. I’ve had wheel speed sensors go but that’s been it. Definitely can’t complain! 🤞it keeps going that way.
@@petersantulli2337 no rear locker sensor issues yet?
@@RevereOverland nope, Sport so no lockers, yet!
Solid video as always. I'm glad you like the Hest pillows, it was one of my first official "overland" purchases at Overland Expo West in 2021 and since then I've purchased the smaller travel pillow and covers for them. I'm glad they have 3-pack options because they are great gifts.
Wouldn't mind a video on the starlink set up. Pros and Cons, would you recommend for those working remote but need reliable internet for meetings etc. I am following the 2-door bronco build still :) and wouldn't mind getting out of the house during the day.
I just picked up the Gen 3. It’s a solid system. I really want to get the 12v conversion for it.
I think a video about it would be valuable. Good idea.
I believe this as much as I do your "reviews" of the Colorado 4x4 RTTS you did a while back. Gave high praise, got a spot on their website, making everyone think you are a bar of some sort for this thing, got paid, and never used them again.
So many of these guys that started off humble have very much lost their way, and it's really sad.
Sorry you feel that way. I’m not trying to be deceptive to any viewer. What benefit would that have to you? None.
The 4X4 Colorado videos on their website are 100% paid overviews of their product. More of an endorsement/overview and not a review. If they titled them as reviews, that is their own decision and not mine.
4x4 Colorado imports some of the more innovative tent ideas right now. They have flaws, weight being the largest. I think the average weight of their tents is pushing 200 pounds.
The next is their standard mattress. It’s awful and immediately needs to be replaced with their knockoff Xped, a Hest, or even a bag of rocks to be more comfortable.
The team is a solid group of humans, they’ve been easy to work with in that they don’t require me to run their tents to talk about them. iKamper on the other hand refuses to talk to me because I have a GFC on the truck.
I’m sorry your perspective of me is so negative. I’m not here to swindle anybody. But if you disagree with me that strongly, there is little I can do to change it at this point.
I'm aiming to get the Gladiator 4xe when it finally releases. I'm hoping to use the onboard battery to do a lot of what you're doing with the portable one! Great build 10/10
Best advice I have given new dads: If you think you're doing something right, you probably are right. Your natural instincts will do their job, enjoy spending time with your newborn, time gets away quick!
Power Wagon owner here... you should upgrade to a PW... I love the power, space, comfort, and capability. Congrats on the baby!
I would love a PW, issue is my HOA. I need to fit in the garage and the Gladiator is the longest truck I can squeeze into our tiny townhome garage.
@Jees-jz1mr tell me about it. Going to need to figure out how to go viral here on the tube to afford current home prices!
I like the wheels, bub. Don't be so hard on your rig.
Absolutely sweet ride 🎉
Early congratulations on the baby. I remember researching for the 1st of our 5 children. After that it gets Ezer. Just wing it you will be fine.
The hest mattress, though expensive, is the greatest mattress of all times.
JBMB, great video, and congrats on the upcoming baby! I do appreciate your honesty with the aspects of each product that you like and don't like, whether purchased or donated, and whether you would purchase it yourself. As for you exploring the overlanding lifestyle in a Rivian, I would love to see what you do with an R1T. I myself am slowly working my own R1T towards an overland build, having finally pulled the trigger on an Xtrusion Overland bed rack for mounting my RTT. Would love to see what you would do!
hell ya buddy. THANK YOU!
You’re welcome!
Great overview! Loved watching this one all the way through, looking forward to the content to come! Cheers!
Hi Justin, really like the video about it to be very informative. Thank you so much for your honesty. Looking forward to your next video. Have a great day.
Hey bro I’m happy to discuss the baby gear thing, I’m an Overlander with an 8 month old lol
You made the right choice with the Gladiator. It can out wheel any other truck. Built from the factory for off roading. You should watch Dirt Lifestyle’s comparison with the Toyota. He owns both.
Me and my 2 sons all own Wranglers and we haven’t had a single issue. The problem with reliability reports is that Jeeps are takin places that other vehicles don’t go. So of course sometimes you’re going to break stuff. I haven’t but you can
Congrats on your upcoming new addition! How well does the GFC keep dust out of the bed? Curious on how well is seals up. Keep ‘em coming Justin.
Justin, the transparency in this video (and all your videos) is really appreciated. I always find it difficult to know if a reviewer is being genuine or being well paid. I have no such concerns with you. Also congrats on the bun inbound.
congrats on the baby news!
Echo your bumper woes. I purchased mine about two years ago and love it to death, follows the body line beautifully. HOWEVER. The install was atrocious, for 4k you’d think holes would align and not to mention on boron steel-good luck drilling through that with ease. After maybe 12 hours mguyvering half the bumper together I got it to work. No regrets, but shameful from AEV.
Congrats Justin!! Let’s have a TH-cam baby shower!
What a fairlead mount for the BD lights? The one from Rebel Off-Road is cheap and would probably be a good look.
Yeah that shower cube is no bueno. My dirt cheap Overland Pros cube at least has fiberglass tent-like poles so that it keeps a square shape at the floor without added weight. Roam is trying to make everything - they should just try to make anything well. And yes, I am including their omnipresent roof boxes in that dig.
I may have missed it but did you do a regear?
Really enjoyed the video. Subscribed.
Here is a question that probably gets overlooked. What teleprompter are you using? That would be a ton easier than numerous takes because I don’t like what I said 😅
I use this portable one when outside: amzn.to/3MCftEb
I should do a rundown of how I shoot these on my Patreon, shouldn’t I?
Thanks for your awesomely thoughtful videos. I'm mulling getting a *soft* rooftop tent. Do you think hardshells have some quality making them worth the extra money and weight? I want to put a tent on, take it off by myself w/o a hoist or buddy's help. Thanks for your consideration.
Very informative video! I essentially have the exact same platform and camping setup as you, minus the diesel engine. What camper do you think you will upgrade to next? I have seen quite a few people transition to the Super Pacific...
Have you thought of looking at the Nokian Hakkapeliitta LT3 winter truck tires, which come studded and come in a 35 inch size?
Hey man, would you recommend the ecodiesel? I just picked up the same truck and love the torque and economy of it, just always hear a mix bag if reviews
Can you go more into detail of which mid size truck you would decide on? Other than the Rivian. Btw R1S owner here
Justin, at some point, can you talk about dust abatement into the bed of the truck? I run a Harker EDC on a Gladiator and have plugged many ports in the bed. I still have to figure out how to plug the giant holes behind the mount loops near the tailgate. I have sealed the tailgate hinge as well, but I still get a noticeable amount of dust in the living space of the bed. Any thoughts or experience you have would be quite helpful. Thanks!
Used Baja's stuff for 13 years and have been a dealer for 5... I just put squadron SAEs on my F350 and they are very underwhelming. Im sure this is more about SAE regulations than Baja's capability, but ya... I would avoid them. Go with sports or pros in wide cornering unless youre "that guy" who likes to keep them onwhen youre driving. If thats the case, then go SAE.
Now I want to know which teleprompter 😂
This one, with my big iPad Pro: amzn.to/3Wzi8EQ
All Them Baja design lights are insanely priced.
They are pretty proud of them, aren’t they.
I also like Heretic Studio as a good high-quality brand, but their prices have slowly been creeping upward as well.
geni.us/hereticstudio
@@JustinBMcBride yes sir. and this isn’t news, I wanna continue to support American companies but with the cost it’s getting tougher. I’ve also been impressed with the diode dynamics products. But same issue. I’ve had KC products since the early 90’s. Same thing. To china we go I guess.
The LRA tank connects to the factory EVAP system; what the hell was wrong with your install that caused it to vent into the cabin?
What rear springs are you running for the extra weight? I heard the teraflex overland ones are too stiff and dont flex much in the rocks.
I have the HD springs front and rear. I love them.
Have you noticed any wind noise from the snorkel? I'm worried about it driving me nuts installing it on the drivers side since I've got a diesel too.
I can hear it sucking wind, which I like. That tells me it is working.
READ THE ENGINE WARRANTY CAREFULLY. My understanding is the Jeep Ecodiesel engine warranty is void if you put anything in front of the grill, which you have done big time on this Gladiator.
This is an interesting point. I need to find this, do you have a solid resource where I can read through the warranty? I downloaded the 360 page pdf that is the user manual and didn’t see it in there, so it must really be in some fine print somewhere.
@@JustinBMcBrideSorry I don't. I heard that from the local Jeep build shop. They were quite certain about it, but they did say it was in the fine print. I'll see if I can come up with something more concrete. But either way it's a terrible idea to block the radiator on an Ecodiesel, from what I've heard, at least on the JL and JT.
How bad is it getting the red dust out of your rig?
Nothing some Adam’s Polishes can’t handle.
I'm glad you didn't get the Rivan. Electric vehicles are not as environmentally friendly as they claim not to mention most of the materials used is from China. If something goes wrong with the battery it would cost tens of thousands of to replace them.
I don’t pretend to say that EV is an environmental improvement. The manufacturing process is very much a controversial topic.
@@JustinBMcBride I enjoy your content. I started watching you when you were driving the Bronco and when you switched to the Gladiator, it helped convinced me to cancel my Bronco order and get a Gladiator. I was on the fence for a long time, and I am very happy with my decision. Thank you.
Future episode…. Worth holding out for new engine , powertrain, other features in ‘25?
I’m not sure. I assume it will be the 4XE and 3.6 only in 2025. If you’re dying for a Gladiator, this one is unofficially for sale. I’ll go over why we’re selling and more details in an upcoming video
Man these gladiators are sweet but I don’t see how anyone who builds out these (or any midsize, really) is within their legal sticker payload limit ya know? It’s the one thing that’s been holding me back on pulling the trigger on something like this. Last thing I want is an insurance kerfuffle. (Plus I don’t rock crawl so there is that. Just FS roads mostly)
Payload and safety rating are constantly in the back of my mind. While I know the truck isn’t hundreds pounds over payload, I know it’s close. Maybe within 100-150 pounds on either side of the needle.
Either way, it has me rethinking the way I’m doing things.
@@JustinBMcBride oh that’s good to know. I thought you’d be a bit higher than that. Sweet. Your setup seems nice and light considering how much you have with you! It’s just tough to finagle it all with this size platform. Good luck with the kiddo and all your family adventures ahead!
Hey, my regular fuel gladiator has had a clutch recall and the cam shaft went out and was replaced 3 times in 2 months... so dont complain too much son.
Damn! It’s a Jeep thing eh?
Absolutely hated the warn zeon wireless remote
It couldn’t hold a charge so I ended up using it wired anyway.
Justin I’m sure you’re getting a lot of hate for your sponsorships. (Hence all the disclaimers). If people don’t know by now it’s just how this content is made. I come here to see the trails and get ideas for my build.
Keep up the hard work providing for your family and don’t worry about the haters. I’m a big gear nerd too and if I had the chance to “try” so many cool products I would jump on it. As it is I’m content with my ground tent and gas money for the time being.
Hopefully some day we’ll cross paths and have a cold one around a campfire and talk about cool gear.
Until then keep posting I love the content sponsored or not 👍🏻
Great video and Congratulations on becoming a Daddy.❤❤❤
Get a 3rd Gen Colorado!!
The AEV Bison is very tempting. But so is the Ranger Raptor. I drove one of those a few months back at a press event and it tickled me in all the right places. lol
My buddy just got the aev canyon, really is pretty sick
I can't believe you. You're such a hack. Not paying for everything!
Just joking. Good for you. It's called successful business and entrepreneurship. Keep putting out the great honest content and congratulations on the new addition to the family. Keep putting out the amazing adventures and teaming up with your buddies, Rob, Will and David. Excited to see what you do in the future!
P.S. yes, filters are for schmucks.
McmasterCarr and Fastenal could have saved you a ton of cash!
You’re not wrong.
To be fair. No tire is “good” in the snow.
This is true. But Falken’s AT3W never let me down.
The biggest issue I have with content these days, such as this, is there's so much fluff. Can we please (and this note is for all creators), cut edit our videos down more? Zero reason this video needs to be 40 minutes. Still, thanks for the content! Just want it shorter...Oh, and I believe you did put locktite on the bolts lol...Jeeps rattle all bolts out eventually haha
There was a time when 8 minute videos ruled the internet. Anymore the longer the video the better reach it gets. It’s a balance, I agree. But this video didn’t even cover the inside of the truck and what I carry in my decked drawers.
I appreciate the feedback.
Gucci has gotten out of control
Well at least your honest which is hard to come by on TH-cam now days. About the EV deal, now I’m gonna be honest. I probably won’t watch that if this becomes an EV only channel because I’m just not in to that nor see myself getting into that.
How about this, I make the channel less about what I drive and more about the places I go?
Vehicles are temporary, they change, builds evolve, tastes mature, needs develop. The whole reason my channel isn’t named Wasatch Overland, like it once was, is because I am more than my car and more than my hobbies.
If you’re not into EVs, that’s fine, but if you’re into adventure and travel, it shouldn’t matter what I drive.
This will be a major focus shift in the coming year on the channel. Cars are neat, but fleeting. And constantly playing with what I drive to appease trends and the algorithm isn’t healthy.
You had gone missing for a month and then a month again… I used to love your videos but it seems you came back with a real negative attitude. There’s a fine line between realism and pessimism. I hope you start climbing towards positive vibes! This could be a reason why your newer videos aren’t being viewed so much. You seem like you’re doing this as a job and for the free stuff, not because you LOVE it.
So is this comment real or pessimistic?
I think you’re right though, I talk about this in a video I’m editing right now. But so much of what I do has become about what I’m driving and not where I’m going. Trip videos tank on my channel, so videos like this are work. These are the ones that pay the bills.
It’s not about free stuff, it’s about feeding my family. Do you ever have days that you don’t want to go into work but you need to? Me too, even with creating TH-cam content.
No about my absence, we had a baby! 😀
That has been a big reason for limited releases and reposting of older deleted videos.
You can have that ugly EV thingy all day long. I'll keep my Jeep.
The only thing ugly here is your attitude.
@@JustinBMcBride Just a personal preference dude - calm down. I didn't say you were ugly, just that truck is ugly. Just b/c someone doesn't agree with you, doesn't mean they are being ugly, but that is the attitude of most TH-camrs these days. Enjoy your ugly truck and your ugly ego.
i'm with you on the EV not a fan. have you seen it crashing into road barriors they just go right through crazy to to each there own
@@TylerOstergaard they're lighter than my Tundra, so if a Rivian will do it, so will my truck.
@@RevereOverland it seems like guardrails are set to stop 5000 pounds and the rivian r1t is 7000 plus all the extras we like to put on them. the video showing the crash test is called "Rivian R1T crash-tested against guardrail"
some are speculating that having the weight lower down is causing issues with the batterys but hard to say if that makes a big deal or not
seems more like they need to update the standards with quardrails to deal with heavier cars and trucks