EXCLUSIVE Access to the Jeep Wrangler Proving Grounds

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  • Опубликовано: 17 дек 2024

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  • @grandeoverland6787
    @grandeoverland6787 Год назад +145

    Crazy to think that when this all started you were out with a single camera and your JK and now you are in deep with Jeep. Pretty cool how you made it all happen (with plenty of work I'm sure) as time has gone on.

    • @TrailRecon
      @TrailRecon  Год назад +39

      I never would have imagined this 8 years ago for sure, thank you!

    • @dangrady0311
      @dangrady0311 Год назад +13

      Great to see the 2 door Willys in action! I’ve got one on order in Anvil!

    • @ZboeC5
      @ZboeC5 Год назад +3

      @@dangrady0311 Too bad Jeep won't tell us when they plan to start 2024 manual production. I'd like to get my 2024 Willys before the end of time.

    • @dangrady0311
      @dangrady0311 Год назад

      @@ZboeC5 ordered mine June 7th. Has a vin # but still in confirmation status.

  • @vancejohnson4395
    @vancejohnson4395 Год назад +39

    You lucky dog, Brad. I'm happy you got to experience this. Thank you for your service from a fellow Sailor.

    • @TrailRecon
      @TrailRecon  Год назад +8

      It was an honor to be allowed to see this place, I only wish I could have seen more... the place is massive! Thank you shipmate!

    • @johnangelastro
      @johnangelastro Год назад +1

      Thank you Brad! So, while off the camera, was there any mention as to why 35’s are not offered on the 2dr’s? I thought the RubiconX came standard with 35’s??
      Also, will there be other powertrain options in the near future for the 2dr’s?

  • @carolynslette6073
    @carolynslette6073 Год назад +33

    This makes me even more happy to be a Jeep owner!
    Thanks for taking us along on such an awesome day!

  • @TammysTrailsNTravel
    @TammysTrailsNTravel Год назад +13

    No better person to represent the Jeep community than you. Congrats on getting this opportunity. That’s awesome

  • @steveh1620
    @steveh1620 Год назад +28

    Awesome Brad great content. I worked for Chrysler, now retired (and all the changes in-between before becoming Stellantis) for 28 years. I was super blessed to be able to part of the manufacturability prove-out at the technical center and get to go to the proving grounds and drive the preproduction vehicles the plant I worked at was going to build. People do not realize how much testing goes into each vehicle that is built. Stellantis has the 3,850 acre site at Chelsea MI which you visited, a 3,840 acre proving ground in Yucca AZ for hot climate testing, and a 530 acre evaluation center near Naples FL for hot and humid testing (they used to share this facility with Harley Davidson). These facilities give Stellantis an opportunity to test vehicles in a range of climates, humidity, and elevations. I know they also do high altitude testing in CO.

  • @jeffquick7917
    @jeffquick7917 Год назад +15

    Privilege is an understatement, to not only be there but have the folks that are in the trench’s go through the obstacles and in’s & out’s of the new JL is just wickedly fun, and cool! Amazing to see honestly how far they’ve even come from just my ‘14 JKU Rubi! Thanks Brad!

  • @tonkovich123
    @tonkovich123 Год назад +6

    Was such a pleasure having you out at the PG, Brad. Great video!

    • @RR-24
      @RR-24 Год назад +1

      Is there a part number for that hoop with integrated light yet?

    • @thegreenman78
      @thegreenman78 8 месяцев назад

      I hope Alex wasn't one of the engineers given the shaft by Stellantis

    • @tonkovich123
      @tonkovich123 8 месяцев назад

      ​@@thegreenman78 Nah, I'm still kicking and alive

  • @DefiantOffroad
    @DefiantOffroad Год назад

    "Envy" and "Jealous" don't properly articulate how I feel about this! Man, that's so awesome that you were able to do this!

  • @d.williamvitt3869
    @d.williamvitt3869 Год назад +2

    You are now not just a RUclips Channel but you have developed into a true Auto Show!

  • @josenateras6478
    @josenateras6478 Год назад +10

    Congratulations Brad, you are taking this channel to a whole new level!

  • @TempestOverlandAdventures
    @TempestOverlandAdventures Год назад +3

    That warn winch light is slick 👍

  • @krisorendorff
    @krisorendorff 7 месяцев назад

    I just acquired my Very First ever: Jeep Wrangler.... And I'm Totally Diggin' IT !! [A 2024 V6 four-door automatic]

  • @Flo-ig6cj
    @Flo-ig6cj Год назад +2

    Just 20 minutes south of where I live. Welcome to Michigan!

  • @SpoolinVR
    @SpoolinVR Год назад +1

    Loved this experience you had with Jeep. I am super excited for my first Jeep Wrangler that I ordered 2024 Willys with a 6 speed.

    • @SlumpTia
      @SlumpTia 8 месяцев назад

      lucky!! my first wrangler is the Sahara 2018 JkU i recently got a few months ago. it’s such a treat being in the jeep family!

  • @larrygriffiths5039
    @larrygriffiths5039 Год назад +3

    love this video!! I could listen to these Jeep People all day, really!!!

  • @mikesters3532
    @mikesters3532 Год назад +4

    We can only hope when Jeep’s next refresh happens the 2 door gets some love in the way of a slightly longer wheelbase. Save the 2 doors.

  • @tri-cityjeepclubK-W-C
    @tri-cityjeepclubK-W-C Год назад +1

    Awesome! Great to have a new RUclips personality from the Club!! Looking good Aleksander!!

  • @gregbarringer1021
    @gregbarringer1021 Год назад +2

    Brad, thanks for all you do. After watching your video about the 2024 Wranglers I went to a local dealer to prove to myself that the 2024 Rubicon with the four banger would not be suitable for me. Thanks in part to you it now resides in my driveway.

  • @dazzlelance12
    @dazzlelance12 Год назад +1

    I live in chelsea, I was able to visit the Proving Grounds with my grandfather to ride on some of the track once when I was little. It's a very cool place

  • @Minnesota_Vance
    @Minnesota_Vance Год назад

    Congratulations, Brad, on getting exclusive access to both the factory and the proving grounds. You are one of the people so deserving of such a privilege. Thanks for giving us a glimpse of how our favorite vehicle is made.

  • @justinmoore4088
    @justinmoore4088 Год назад +2

    @TrailRecon Wow...what a treat! Although their getting some substantial exposure from your channel, it's a big deal for them to let you run it. You're a fantastic ambassador for us to Jeep!

  • @fahadm8260
    @fahadm8260 7 месяцев назад +1

    I really enjoyed this video and the insights from the well spoken and articulate engineer
    Brad is such a good host and the perfect rep for Jeepers

  • @orientxprsoffroad
    @orientxprsoffroad Год назад

    Brad - much deserved exclusivity with Jeep. You are the MAN!!! 👏👏👏

  • @RR-24
    @RR-24 Год назад +7

    So happy for you! It is great to see someone working hard at their passion and getting recognized for it. Glad jeep recognizes your personable, positive style and experience. Can't wait for the next adventure! Is that winch guard hoop with integrated light going to be available soon?

  • @GaryDrumm
    @GaryDrumm Год назад +4

    This is so freaking cool! Congrats Brad and thank you for taking us along! 👍🏻

  • @MetallicA29
    @MetallicA29 Год назад +1

    Thank you for sharing!

  • @skiptheroad
    @skiptheroad Год назад +1

    Another awesome opportunity Brad. I am so jealous. A couple of points, please do a special short video of the 2 door Willys set to accordion polka music. You may convince some that the music is coming from the Willys soft top. 😊 Also, this brings back some childhood memories of wheelin with my dad in my mom's Bronco at the Ford proving grounds which was across the road from our house on 36 mile road in Romeo.
    Thanks for all of your hard work getting these videos out to us.

  • @Jpulido91
    @Jpulido91 Год назад +2

    Let me tell you, jeep coming after bronco nasty! What a great interface! And now Willy’s standard with 33’s and a rear locker. Very good sale and package!!!! All this coming from a bronco owner but I love all offroad builds! Great video!!!

    • @SilverFoxCooking
      @SilverFoxCooking 8 месяцев назад +1

      I just got my Willys… I cant find the trails offroad maps on mine. Any idea how or why??

    • @tristansundquist1834
      @tristansundquist1834 3 месяца назад

      Wym??? Bronco coming after jeep😂

  • @edwardsimmons3721
    @edwardsimmons3721 Год назад +3

    I always love the places you go but to see what’s coming for next year and run the track they use to test the next legend is awesome. Because of this video I am getting the 24 Willys 4 door on 35s.

  • @jamesc2072
    @jamesc2072 Год назад +1

    What an awesome experience bro! Thanks for sharing! Jim from Temecula.

  • @patandjessicasjeepadventur3227

    That’s really cool that Jeep invited you! Thanks for bringing us along

  • @dirtroadreligion9376
    @dirtroadreligion9376 Год назад

    Totally jealous and wish I got to got to all 3 of these Jeep Wrangler places.
    Glad the person to get this kind access is a Veteran.

  • @markperza384
    @markperza384 Год назад +1

    Glad you got to do this!!

  • @shmac96
    @shmac96 Год назад +1

    Oh! I'll take the 2 door that you drove. Love it!

  • @bsmukler
    @bsmukler Год назад +11

    This is so cool. It’s always refreshing to get a sense of the depth of engineering expertise coupled with genuine enthusiasm of the people behind the Jeep brand. And, I have to say that seeing and hearing that 4xe climbing the rock hill was really something. In a marketing world of “Pro” this and “Commercial Grade” that, it’s refreshing to see a product that actually performs at least as well as represented.

    • @TrailRecon
      @TrailRecon  Год назад +5

      It was great to get to talk with these guys on and off camera and the changes they've done to the 4xe really made it perform well in my opinion.

    • @ZboeC5
      @ZboeC5 Год назад +2

      @getbusylivenordien5394 Engineers need something called "repeatability" for proper testing. They need to be able to test every model, every combination the same exact way to validate any changes they make. Yes, they do take vehicles to test in the real world but this is where those changes are validated. For instance Jeep wants to use a different tire on a Rubicon...the engineers need to know if that tire is better or worse. Without a valid test course it would be a guessing game. With this track they can equip two identical Rubicons with the only difference being the tires and then compare them back to back to see if the new tire is really better or not. Does the new tire cause the BLD to activate more, does the Rubicon now not need it's locker activated on that particular rock where it did with the old tire, etc etc. It has to be repeatable to be a valid test. It's not going to be super gnarly...it just needs to be hard enough to validate what they need to. Further testing does take place, but that's not what this proving grounds is for.

  • @BucksMom218
    @BucksMom218 Год назад

    Wowee that was fabulous! What a cool playground Brad!! Thanks for taking us along! 😎🥾🥾

  • @Billsadventures13
    @Billsadventures13 Год назад

    Great video. Thanks for giving us a glimpse of this place and the new jeeps

  • @henrystanislawski591
    @henrystanislawski591 Год назад

    Excellent tour! Thanks Brad and Jeep!

  • @JacobShepherdEngineer
    @JacobShepherdEngineer Год назад +1

    So cool and lucky. They're trying to make sure you stay a Jeep fan.

  • @robert5712
    @robert5712 Год назад +1

    Thanks Brad excellent video on the proving grounds. One item you asked is can you upload a track to the new Jeep in dash GPS and you can't. Good point and good you asked as it was my first thought. Jeep is behind the times on that! On the camera person that videoed you in the 2 door going through the "slot" did and outstanding job.

  • @lakertang
    @lakertang Год назад

    I see why the Bronco went Bye Bye!! 😅 what a privilege to go behind the scenes. Thanks for sharing.

  • @cjleon1104
    @cjleon1104 Год назад

    Wow, really cool insight on Jeep and their testing of the wranglers. Pretty neat, thanks Brad!

  • @destinationunknown3809
    @destinationunknown3809 Год назад

    Man what an awesome experience. This is fantastic! I really appreciate seeing that Jeep actually puts their vehicles through some testing situations like what many will experience in real life. That is so much better than just a concrete track. I

  • @xtina818
    @xtina818 Год назад +1

    Brad out here living all our dreams.

  • @AndrewTurner251
    @AndrewTurner251 Год назад +1

    I love this channel, thanks for making this content. I know it’s a lot of work.

  • @JarradShaw
    @JarradShaw Год назад

    So, so amazing! This access you were given has been fabulous! Proving grounds for Jeep is so neat. Knowing that there are/maybe more than one is just… God… so Koch cooler. I guess… why I love Jeep still to this day. I hope one day I am able to see, even a little, of the other Jeep proving grounds. And also find out(!) what it is they are testing (figuring out) to be the best in that part of this vast country landscape. Thanks so much Brad and Jeep ❤

  • @joeallison2779
    @joeallison2779 Год назад +1

    A totally awesome video. Thanks Brad!

  • @timothyamerman6521
    @timothyamerman6521 Год назад +1

    This is cool. I have lived 20 minutes from the proving grounds for 30 years and I've never seen inside!

  • @danielsalm6410
    @danielsalm6410 Год назад

    It was super cool Brad that you got to test that Proving Ground. One thing you should ask the Jeep people though is how they expect customers to afford their vehicles nowadays! No one in my zip code can afford them. And if they do, it's a lease Jeep. Turned in immediately after the lease is up. My local dealer has the used Jeeps to prove it.

  • @23Elit3
    @23Elit3 Год назад

    You know you are doing something right when you get an invite like this. Awesome video 👍

  • @user-kr3fo4nx1n
    @user-kr3fo4nx1n Год назад

    Rubicon 4xe 👍🏻👍🏻👍🏻
    Desde Madrid 🇪🇸🇪🇸🇪🇸🇪🇸🇪🇸🇪🇸🇪🇸🇪🇸🇪🇸🇪🇸

  • @willlange9978
    @willlange9978 Год назад

    Terrific channel. Thanks Master Chief!

  • @chinothedreamgiver1629
    @chinothedreamgiver1629 Год назад

    Love that you tested out in the 4xe

  • @88rushrocks
    @88rushrocks Год назад

    We have the 2024 4xe Willy’s with now 10,000 hard miles on it and we still be loving it and it hauls my 4x10 trailer full of firewood like it’s nothing and since I live in the Oregon cascades mountains we have all different weather conditions and back roads that goes for 100’s of miles

  • @frazerwarwick3153
    @frazerwarwick3153 Год назад

    My dream family car. One day I would love to be able to own on of these .

  • @lloydrage
    @lloydrage Год назад

    This video was so great. It was cool to learn some of the tests they do for our Wranglers.

  • @darrylblackmon458
    @darrylblackmon458 Год назад +1

    Great job Brad. You just keep expanding your content and its very interesting. I'm from Michigan, great place, great people. Served in the Navy like yourself and love Jeeps. I had an opportunity to experience Ford's proving grounds north of Romeo and ride in a Raptor. Blown away by all the rigorous testing done on these vehicles.

  • @Day7Reset
    @Day7Reset Год назад +2

    Thank you so much Brad for sharing this with us. Amazing to see so much effort put into making the Wrangler what it is. Trick question, what size tire will I need for my Gladiator to pass the concrete break over mounds 🤣

  • @brandonbrown6544
    @brandonbrown6544 Год назад +2

    Jeep: Hey Warn we need to test your winch on a Jeep…
    Warn: Where have you been for the last few decades?!!!

    • @vigilantemotors
      @vigilantemotors Год назад

      The issue is I believe its an 8000 lb winch which just is not enough. Rule of thumb is you go twice the vehicles weight and on a fully loaded Rubi you are over 5000 lbs.
      The winch (as cool as it is) is to little

  • @matthewsutphen5492
    @matthewsutphen5492 Год назад +1

    Wondered if some of the 4xe features would trickle down to existing models over updates. Also if the power cord adapter would work on older models as well. Would be nice to gain features in our 4xe.

  • @michaelryan9143
    @michaelryan9143 Год назад

    I'm even more excited to get the 2024 4xe that I have on order, thanks!

  • @backwoodscountryboy1600
    @backwoodscountryboy1600 Год назад +1

    Great video, good to see they're proving grounds is something that jeep drivers like myself would use when going on the trail nothing too radical but just right whoever laid that trail out did a great job.

  • @RANGER2992
    @RANGER2992 Год назад

    As always Brad, great video! My dream is that one day you come out with my club So Cal Jeep Junkies and do a run with us, With over 2800 fun, friendly, and helpful members, we can show you a good time on a trail of your choosing.

  • @270billjones
    @270billjones Год назад

    This is sick! Thanks for taking us along

  • @santoshshetty6838
    @santoshshetty6838 Год назад

    Absolutely love the present jeep wrangler unlimited in white colour ❤

  • @LookJohnItsaRubicon
    @LookJohnItsaRubicon Год назад

    That Engineer seems to know his Stuff. Must be a Jeep Guy!
    Tricity represent!

  • @Missourilonewolf
    @Missourilonewolf Год назад

    very cool. I changed my radio unit in my 2014 JKUX to a unit that has what they are now putting in the 2024. The ability to have saved trails un the unit that you can still use when you can't hook up to a satellite. That is big to me. That was the one reason I pulled my stock unit. I may need to wait for the 2024 jeeps and really look at what they have. Tell them all Thank You for letting me/us see this.

  • @floridasunshine330
    @floridasunshine330 Год назад +2

    Love that Jeep is keeping up with the times by using OTA updates like Tesla uses. The 4Xe did a great job. A 2-door would be awesome! Another great video. Brad is the man!!!

  • @garretlewis4103
    @garretlewis4103 Год назад +1

    Brad, “It’s not my Jeep.”
    Jeep guys, “Don’t scuff the new Jeep.” 😀😀😀

  • @stanleyfurash7929
    @stanleyfurash7929 Год назад +2

    This guy just confirmed the 2024 Willy's has a Dana 44 front and 4:10
    Straight from horses mouth
    This is an awesome package

    • @Krystof.Veritae
      @Krystof.Veritae Год назад

      Yes except the web site doesnt allow it yet to config the 2024 Willys with Dana44 4:10 and a locker ....Jeep will get that ordering right in few months i guess ....huh ..... I guess maybe in person at the dealer they would allow that set up ordering .

    • @stanleyfurash7929
      @stanleyfurash7929 Год назад +2

      @@Krystof.Veritae the impression the guy gave is that's just how it comes.
      I think the website is wrong and they haven't fixed it.
      It would be cool if Brad could confirm with them as he is the first RUclipsr to get that info.

    • @tonkovich123
      @tonkovich123 Год назад

      @@stanleyfurash7929 You're absolutely correct: unfortunately the website is incorrect but every Willys comes with 33" and 4.10 axle ratio. Then the 35" 4dr is optioned up to 4.56.

  • @anibalbabilonia1867
    @anibalbabilonia1867 Год назад

    Man how awesome is that! To be able to play around in such place! I love my jk Willy’s wheeler, it’s exactly like the one your son has, 2015 Baja yellow, two doors bone stock! And trust me! Even in stock form I’ve been impressed where I’ve have taken mine! I live in Tucson, and we have some of the best crazy trails, and I’ve taken mine in most of them! I love it! You’re one lucky dude to be able to have access to such places like that proving ground! I definitely enjoyed the video!

  • @romanmartinez3360
    @romanmartinez3360 Год назад

    Great job! Looks like you were having a blast! Some very cool features on the new Jeeps, but I’ll stick with my ‘21 4xe (unless they can’t figure out my rear locker sensor problem)! Great video, awesome course.

  • @abnpthfdr2934
    @abnpthfdr2934 Год назад

    Awesome to just be there, beyond belief to drive the course!!! Some of us would do their job for free!!!

  • @xtina818
    @xtina818 Год назад +2

    I'm hoping they have Canadian trails too.

  • @overlandingsmith
    @overlandingsmith Год назад +2

    That's so cool and interesting. Thanks for sharing your experiences with us. Too sad some of the cool stuff like steel bumpers, big tires or the 392 aren't available from factory here in Europe but you can build it all 😄. One more awesome video Brad 👌🏻🙏🏻😎

    • @TrailRecon
      @TrailRecon  Год назад +2

      Glad you enjoyed the video! It's cool that they're making more options available from the manufacturer here in America but part of the fun in owning a Jeep is creating your own build. Thanks for watching!

  • @ishicroy1176
    @ishicroy1176 Год назад

    Being American Indian I love the 4xe I always said I love off-roading but hiking is my jam because I can experience the whole natural side of trip.. 4xe definitely allows that! Gotta come out and hit trails on socal reservations

  • @ascentoffroad
    @ascentoffroad Год назад +1

    Cool to see Jeeps proving ground. I dig it!

  • @bruceklassen8261
    @bruceklassen8261 Год назад +1

    Thank you so much for sharing this 😊

  • @leightonoc
    @leightonoc Год назад

    Love this, Brad! Great video with lots of information. Thanks for bringing us a long!

  • @MikeUtah
    @MikeUtah Год назад

    That was amazing Brad!

  • @DirkvanReenen
    @DirkvanReenen Год назад

    Very cool, thank you for sharing this experience!

  • @raymondforbes4295
    @raymondforbes4295 Год назад

    I am even more stoked to get a 2024 Rubicon X 4xe!

  • @mikecon7634
    @mikecon7634 Год назад

    Good stuff Brad. Alex knows his product.

  • @mattclegg1086
    @mattclegg1086 Год назад

    Great video. Thanks for sharing your experience!

  • @bwofficial1776
    @bwofficial1776 Год назад

    Lucky guy, getting access to Jeep's secret proving ground. Looks like a good time. It makes me happy that Jeep is still making 2-doors and that big screen looks nice. If you ever go to Germany see if you can get access to Mercedes-Benz's proving grounds for the Unimog or G-Wagen.

  • @rodneydavis8454
    @rodneydavis8454 4 месяца назад

    Great video love my jeeps keep them coming.

  • @campcrafter4613
    @campcrafter4613 Год назад

    Thanks to JEEP For the access . Rare.

  • @loveracing1988
    @loveracing1988 Год назад +2

    Now just drive up to drummond island and have some fun

  • @kilohotel6750
    @kilohotel6750 Год назад

    I ordered the 2 door 24 Willys in Sarge Green like that but with the hardtop and manual but who knows when it will come, they don’t seem to interested in actually building the two doors. My salesman was upfront telling me it could take six months.

  • @asmrrelaxationtv8673
    @asmrrelaxationtv8673 Год назад

    Amazing Content. Thanks For Sharing. Have a nice day!❤👍

  • @JEEP-N-DIRT
    @JEEP-N-DIRT Год назад

    Love the jeep content and inspiring how you've grown. As a little channel myself (jeepNdirt) and an Engineer, I really wish I could do something like that all the time. So cool how far you've come. You had me fooled at first because I thought Alex was the actor "Will Sasso" from back in the Mad TV days. lol.

  • @SasukeUchiha-zu6dw
    @SasukeUchiha-zu6dw Год назад +1

    Will you be doing some more off-road trails in Michigan? Drummond island maybe

  • @FourLowAdventures
    @FourLowAdventures Год назад

    Gosh I wish I could own them all. Also wish you would bring the 392 into Australia I'd buy it in a heartbeat. Though that 4XE looks cool too, especially for camping. Mitsubishi just crossed the Simpson desert here in their Outlander PHEV, would be cool to see Jeep do something similar like Cape York or Fraser Island or something like that.

  • @petersantulli2337
    @petersantulli2337 Год назад

    Amazing video!

  • @TJY2K
    @TJY2K Год назад

    Thank you Brad!

  • @Moving_Chicane
    @Moving_Chicane Год назад

    Great stuff - Thank you Brad and Jeep!

  • @bonita3710
    @bonita3710 Год назад

    Great video Brad. Keep 'em coming 🙃

  • @jonleslie
    @jonleslie Год назад

    What an awesome opportunity and great video!

    • @TrailRecon
      @TrailRecon  Год назад

      Thank you, it was great to see some behind the scenes testing stuff!

  • @garykarczewski6678
    @garykarczewski6678 Год назад

    Very cool! I am very interested in the new Jeep 4xE Hybrid. Love the design, features, and the improvements! I held off thinking their will be a new update for this Wrangler and sure enough its coming! I will most likely order one.

  • @ahmednesbitte4906
    @ahmednesbitte4906 Год назад

    Hi Brad, very nice content. Thank you for sharing.😊