I glad you are happy with your purchase. To each their own. I worked there until last month. Seen these 2 years ago, and was driving me nuts not posting pictures. Me I would never buy a first year vehicle. Should have waited until next year and got the 6.4hemi or 3.0 diesel.
I'm with you. The 3.6 is a darned fine engine. The gen 2 in the JL and Gladiator has a little more torque, and you can feel a difference. For a Jeep, I want reliability, and the stock 3.6 fits the bill perfectly.
Love the fact that you are content with the stock 3.6 engine, and don't want to do a ton of mods to it. See so many other channels where people are constantly upgrading the motors trying to get more and more power. Thanks for keeping it real.
What I love about your channel, aside from the great rigs and awesome trips, is that you don't bash other vehicles. All offroad vehicles are welcome, and that's what it's about. Doesn't matter what you're driving, so long as you enjoy it. Congrats on your new Gladiator! Looking forward to seeing it grow, and hopefully accompanied by some Tacomas and 4Runners every now and then.
Congratulations on your new Gladiator Brad! Excellent review/walk through and looking forward to your new build & adventures. Glad to hear that you kept your JKUR too!
Brad..My only complaint about your video is...Now I want a Gladiator even more. I've seen them in person and own a 2018 JLUR but your energy and passion in these videos is incredible. Keep up the great work! One request...Can you help me convince my wife to get one? 😂😂
Brad - your videos were you talk about the rigs are the best on youtube. You always cover the nooks and crannies that make the vehicle unique. Congrats on the new ride.
Hey there...just wanted to say thank you for putting this channel together. How you present content about overlanding is very encouraging. I have used some of your innovative ideas with my TJ. Thank you for this overview of the Gladiator too. I have been torn between the JL 4door and the Gladiator for my next Jeep.
I KNEW IT!!! I knew you had something going on behind the scene. I was saying to myself I have a funny feeling Brads gonna have a video of a newly purchased Gladiator and low and behold... there she is! Good for you! I'M JEALOUS!!!!
BAAA! I have to wait for the next video to know how to upgrade my gladiator!?!? I am so happy you bought one. I have been spinning my wheels trying to figure out how to outfit it always looking at your JK and wishing my truck was like yours. Oh here we go on the endless 3-3 year long adventure of upgrades!! Looking forward to move gladiator discussions!!
The best thing about this video is just how EXCITED Brad is with his new Gladiator! He's talking about 2X faster than normal, moving 2X faster than normal, and he can't stop smiling! Love it! Brad is someone who will really use this new Jeep as it's designed. No doubt the new Gladiator is awesome. Yes there are cheaper mid side trucks, and in some cases more features, but they are not Jeeps. It's a Jeep thing! Brad, that Off Road function is basically Cruise Control for Off Road. When in 4X4, you set it with the shifter to a select speed, 2MPH and under, and it will hold that speed either going up or down a hill/road. It's a pretty cool feature. It will self brake and accelerate the Jeep. You should have gone directly to Jeep to save some money. They owe you, and several other You Tubers, a ton for credit for helping support sales. This video alone will result in many sales. The pay millions to advertisers and these videos probably have a bigger effect. Congrats on your Gladiator...
Im not a jeep guy but I really love your channel you give me so many good ideas for my nissan xterra build cant wait to see all the upgrades you will make
I am still thinking of rewarding myself with a Jeep Gladiator when I move to the Tahoe Reno area! Congratulations. I think I want the Sport S since I would be swapping out parts to test.
I'm definitely a big fan of all Land Cruisers and won't part with mine but I have to say I love Jeeps and I'm stoked to see more gladiators out in the wild.
I don't know if you know this or not or if its already been mentioned in the earlier comments but you can lock the backseat from folding down by using the key fob, flip out the metal part, then look on top of the backseat just to the right of the headrest you'll see a hole matching your key. Put key in matching hole, then turn... locked backseat.
Just got my first car, a JK 2 door. I know the “permanent smile” feeling. Wanted a jeep since i was 4 years old. Even busted into my dads garage to remove his TJs doors (he never took em off). These gladiators and JLs look amazing. Happy for you brad!
i live near Vegas and another use for the heated seats is turn on the passenger side and put your take out on the seat to keep it warm while you drive home.
Congrats and good choice on the rubicon gladiator! Been watching your videos and have inspired me to try out overlanding. Looking forward to getting my gladiator this year...
Oh my God, when you said people have been asking if you traded in your jk, I was like NO. I thought you were about to announce that you did. Glad to hear you retained the legendary jk!
Congrats on the new Gladiator! If you don’t know already, that rear speaker behind the back seat should be removable and Bluetooth. I don’t know if they changed it for the rubicon, but I saw a Sport S that had it. 🤙🏻
Brad, You do the best videos. They are very professional and interesting. The Gladiator sounds like a fun new vehicle with great potential for modifications. It is also is a great strategic decision and will allow you to produce videos on a product everyone is interested in to maintain or increase interest in your channel.
Congratulations...... I hope to see you at next years Flagstaff event. I bought my JL the weekend of this years event and never heard of Overland until the following Monday. LOL. I find your info/experience very valuable. Thank you.
Congrats on your purchase and thanks for helping me decide what Jeep I want.. been debating this ever since it was teased. Can’t wait too see your upcoming videos and trips with this awesome Jeep! Thanks brad
Saw one of these at a Jeep dealership today. It had a lift (from the factory or at least installed by the dealer), 37 inch tires, and a TON of ground clearance. Well done, Jeep! Now you need to drive out to Bishop, CA, and give a nod to the Jeep featured in the movie "Tremors"!
Congratulations! I followed your JKU build and enjoyed the process, learning quite a few things that I have used/will use on my own JKU. As I have a Gladiator Rubicon purchase budgeted for sometime in the next 6mos, I anticipate learning just as much from this as well! Cannot wait!
Some people have all the money ! 😀 Good choice look forward to the modifications , I was thing of a Four Wheel Drive Camper would be a good overland camper .
Congrats Brad, the new rig is awesome!!! I've been excited about the gladiator ever since I heard about it and this is the most in depth tour I've seen yet. Nicely done. Looking forward to seeing your adventures with it.
I have been using your videos to get my wife into overlanding and am also trying to use them so I can talk get into letting me get a gladiator as well. Lol keep up the good work!
Very happy for you Brad, you seam like a really nice guy with a great family, friends, and life. The Gladiator is going to be a cool addition to the channel. I like the color you picked (I better as I bought a 2018 JL Unlimited Sahara in Firecracker Red in Sept of last year!) This is going to be great fun watching the build from start to finish. Also, you are teasing us with the reference to 'multiple week trips'! I can't wait.
Awesome review - honest and simple for us non off-roading types. I’d like to get into off-roaring and being a larger guy, this seems like a great option. Thank you
This makes me feel better about my used FJ payment lol. That being said, I'd take a Gladiator in a heartbeat if my other hobbies weren't so darn expensive. Looking forward to seeing Gladiator builds and adventures!
The ideas you put together to create a capable rig has been proven with your JK. I can't wait to see future trail videos. I have some upgrades I need to finish first but, I hope the tag along with you guys in the near future. Definitely saving up some of that vacation time.
Stoked to see what kind of power system you end up with! Another SPod or maybe something different? I’m starting to see so many Switch-Pros systems in overland rigs!
Congrats on the new truck! I hadn't seen much about the Gladiator so it was fun and interesting to see what you like and don't like about it. I also enjoyed seeing the similarities and differences with my 2018 Tacoma TRD Off Road. I can tell you right now your Jeep had way, way more back seat room than my truck. My 18 year old son is 6'2" and can't even come close to sitting back there any more. Tacos have a similar underseat storage system and it's a great place to keep basic tools, mechanics gloves, recovery straps, small first aid kit, hand warmers and mylar blankets (we live in snow country), and I keep my receiver hitch under there. Just make sure you pack it correctly with some soft goods so the rattles won't make you crazy. Can't wait to watch the progress of your build. Enjoy!
I’m at Toyota Guy and I definitely like the jeep gladiator I think it’s a cool concept but I don’t think I’ll ever go away from my Toyota! Love the good content though keep it coming
Funny that we observe all Gladiators on the road as soon as you own one,very good coverage.Would love to get one to,I am sold.Many happy miles Brad and thanks.
Nice review Brother. I spec'd a manual transmission Gladiator Rubicon (I like the man peddle) and it came in at ~$47K. Won't be happening for a few years, but it's definitely something I'm thinking about. Safe Travels and God Bless!
Love the video. Not sure if you mentioned them in a different video, but the doors are easier to remove because of the reach thru grip. Plus the hood latches. When I bought my JKU, I drove it 5 miles home and ordered new latches. Jeep did a good job with these. I live in a very windy and rural part of south Texas. the hood latches were the first thing to go on my JKU.
Wow. That is awesome. I agree I didn’t know what to think about the tan interior. But it looks great. That may be the route I go when I get mine....................eventually! Hahaha. Nice choice!!
I found the same thing between the Sport S vrs. the Rubicon as far as pricing goes. I ordered a specked out Rubicon a couple months ago. Looking forward to see what you do with yours. It's nice to be able to see where people take their projects. Thanks for the work....
Thanks for the thorough video! The series of them, really. I had a similar response to driving one, and am looking forward to possibly owning one. I've owned two Rangers, and wanted to like the new one, but there's plenty of ways it went wrong for me. The Gladiator is comprised of so many smart, aware design choices, and is such a nice ride for a non-off-roader like myself, who just wants a truck to enjoy as such. Congratulations, and I'll be glad to see your future posts about it!
"It's not going to be a rock crawler". Immediately wants to get full skid plates. I see some rock crawling in the truck's future. :)
J Smith hahaha first trail hard rock crawling
It’ll happen!
I glad you are happy with your purchase. To each their own. I worked there until last month. Seen these 2 years ago, and was driving me nuts not posting pictures. Me I would never buy a first year vehicle. Should have waited until next year and got the 6.4hemi or 3.0 diesel.
I'm with you. The 3.6 is a darned fine engine. The gen 2 in the JL and Gladiator has a little more torque, and you can feel a difference. For a Jeep, I want reliability, and the stock 3.6 fits the bill perfectly.
Love the fact that you are content with the stock 3.6 engine, and don't want to do a ton of mods to it. See so many other channels where people are constantly upgrading the motors trying to get more and more power. Thanks for keeping it real.
What I love about your channel, aside from the great rigs and awesome trips, is that you don't bash other vehicles. All offroad vehicles are welcome, and that's what it's about. Doesn't matter what you're driving, so long as you enjoy it. Congrats on your new Gladiator! Looking forward to seeing it grow, and hopefully accompanied by some Tacomas and 4Runners every now and then.
Thank you! I may own a handful of Jeeps, but I enjoy all types of off-road vehicles.
Congratulations on your new Gladiator Brad!
Excellent review/walk through and looking forward to your new build & adventures.
Glad to hear that you kept your JKUR too!
After that purchase this channel it’s gonna get just way way better. Huge congrats.
Brad..My only complaint about your video is...Now I want a Gladiator even more. I've seen them in person and own a 2018 JLUR but your energy and passion in these videos is incredible. Keep up the great work! One request...Can you help me convince my wife to get one? 😂😂
Can’t wait to see where this goes. Congrats Brad.
Brad - your videos were you talk about the rigs are the best on youtube. You always cover the nooks and crannies that make the vehicle unique. Congrats on the new ride.
It's nice seeing how happy he is with it at the beginning of the video with his new toy, enjoy!
Hey there...just wanted to say thank you for putting this channel together. How you present content about overlanding is very encouraging. I have used some of your innovative ideas with my TJ. Thank you for this overview of the Gladiator too. I have been torn between the JL 4door and the Gladiator for my next Jeep.
CONGRATULATIONS on the newest addition to the JEEP Family! I Love It!
Congratulations! Cant wait to see what you do to it in the future!
I KNEW IT!!! I knew you had something going on behind the scene. I was saying to myself I have a funny feeling Brads gonna have a video of a newly purchased Gladiator and low and behold... there she is! Good for you! I'M JEALOUS!!!!
BAAA! I have to wait for the next video to know how to upgrade my gladiator!?!? I am so happy you bought one. I have been spinning my wheels trying to figure out how to outfit it always looking at your JK and wishing my truck was like yours. Oh here we go on the endless 3-3 year long adventure of upgrades!! Looking forward to move gladiator discussions!!
The best thing about this video is just how EXCITED Brad is with his new Gladiator! He's talking about 2X faster than normal, moving 2X faster than normal, and he can't stop smiling! Love it!
Brad is someone who will really use this new Jeep as it's designed.
No doubt the new Gladiator is awesome. Yes there are cheaper mid side trucks, and in some cases more features, but they are not Jeeps. It's a Jeep thing!
Brad, that Off Road function is basically Cruise Control for Off Road.
When in 4X4, you set it with the shifter to a select speed, 2MPH and under, and it will hold that speed either going up or down a hill/road. It's a pretty cool feature. It will self brake and accelerate the Jeep.
You should have gone directly to Jeep to save some money. They owe you, and several other You Tubers, a ton for credit for helping support sales.
This video alone will result in many sales. The pay millions to advertisers and these videos probably have a bigger effect.
Congrats on your Gladiator...
Congratulations Brad, look forward in following your build. Have fun!
Thanks for making all your builds a playlist!
Been here since you were at 10k and the XJ. Glad things have been going so well!
CONGRATULATIONS BRAD 👌👌 can't wait to see this new build. All the best from Australia
Im not a jeep guy but I really love your channel you give me so many good ideas for my nissan xterra build cant wait to see all the upgrades you will make
I am still thinking of rewarding myself with a Jeep Gladiator when I move to the Tahoe Reno area! Congratulations. I think I want the Sport S since I would be swapping out parts to test.
I bought my firecracker red Wrangler Rubicon on the 8th of July. 👍
Congrats man!
@@ItzzTesta okay
What a fun lifestyle. Getting out, nature, friends, driving, challenges...... Good for you guys. I am intrigued watching.
My JK just had it's 2 year anniversary- on the 5th of July. It's fun to celebrate the 4th with a Jeep purchase! 😁
Go with a bumper with rear swing out. Being able to get that tire our from underneath is big deal. More so when you need to access it.
This review was extremely helpful review and I loved how you went into detail on all the parts that really mattered :)
I'm definitely a big fan of all Land Cruisers and won't part with mine but I have to say I love Jeeps and I'm stoked to see more gladiators out in the wild.
Congratulations! Exciting times. Enjoy. Cannot wait to see the build videos. Way to go, Brad. 👍🏼👍🏼
I don't know if you know this or not or if its already been mentioned in the earlier comments but you can lock the backseat from folding down by using the key fob, flip out the metal part, then look on top of the backseat just to the right of the headrest you'll see a hole matching your key. Put key in matching hole, then turn... locked backseat.
Just got my first car, a JK 2 door. I know the “permanent smile” feeling. Wanted a jeep since i was 4 years old. Even busted into my dads garage to remove his TJs doors (he never took em off). These gladiators and JLs look amazing. Happy for you brad!
i live near Vegas and another use for the heated seats is turn on the passenger side and put your take out on the seat to keep it warm while you drive home.
Congrats and good choice on the rubicon gladiator! Been watching your videos and have inspired me to try out overlanding. Looking forward to getting my gladiator this year...
Congrats Brad! She’s a beauty. Can’t wait so see your adventures
Man I cannot wait to see where this build is gonna go! Congrats Brad!
Oh my God, when you said people have been asking if you traded in your jk, I was like NO. I thought you were about to announce that you did. Glad to hear you retained the legendary jk!
Congratulations Brad! Can't wait to see what you have planned. I'll admit, I've been thinking a lot about getting one myself :)
to be fair if you are on a trip and you are low on diesel . everyone else has already ran out of gas. lol. but seriously.
Congratz!! You’ve inspired me to buy a wrangler sadly they are very expensive in the Netherlands.. But keep up the videos, love them!!
Can't wait to see the JTs transition! After seeing ExpeditionOverlands JT build I'm seriously loving the JT idea.
Congrats bud! Cant wait to see what you do to this and your wife’s Jeep. Thanks for keeping me employed👍🏽
Congrats on the new Gladiator! If you don’t know already, that rear speaker behind the back seat should be removable and Bluetooth. I don’t know if they changed it for the rubicon, but I saw a Sport S that had it. 🤙🏻
Brad, You do the best videos. They are very professional and interesting. The Gladiator sounds like a fun new vehicle with great potential for modifications. It is also is a great strategic decision and will allow you to produce videos on a product everyone is interested in to maintain or increase interest in your channel.
Congratulations...... I hope to see you at next years Flagstaff event. I bought my JL the weekend of this years event and never heard of Overland until the following Monday. LOL. I find your info/experience very valuable. Thank you.
Congrats on your purchase and thanks for helping me decide what Jeep I want.. been debating this ever since it was teased. Can’t wait too see your upcoming videos and trips with this awesome Jeep! Thanks brad
My nickname for you is “Hands”. I just told my gf that Hands got a Gladiator. She’s coming downstairs rn to watch this with me lol
Yummy yummy, can't wait to c where this project goes. Can't wait for this model to come to the UK.
Congrats Brad. I look forward to watching you get it all set up.
Hey Brad You look so happy. Good luck , can not wait to see all you decide to do.
Saw one of these at a Jeep dealership today. It had a lift (from the factory or at least installed by the dealer), 37 inch tires, and a TON of ground clearance. Well done, Jeep! Now you need to drive out to Bishop, CA, and give a nod to the Jeep featured in the movie "Tremors"!
Congratulations! I followed your JKU build and enjoyed the process, learning quite a few things that I have used/will use on my own JKU. As I have a Gladiator Rubicon purchase budgeted for sometime in the next 6mos, I anticipate learning just as much from this as well! Cannot wait!
I test drove a Gladiator Rubicon in sting gray last weekend. Cant' wait to get it. Your review was/is very helpful. Thanks,
I’m soo excited to see this build. I also am glad my question was addressed. You must really listen to what your subscribers are asking
Some people have all the money ! 😀 Good choice look forward to the modifications , I was thing of a Four Wheel Drive Camper would be a good overland camper .
Congrats Brad, the new rig is awesome!!! I've been excited about the gladiator ever since I heard about it and this is the most in depth tour I've seen yet. Nicely done. Looking forward to seeing your adventures with it.
you will love those mt tires, 3000 miles on mine and I'm impressed
I have been using your videos to get my wife into overlanding and am also trying to use them so I can talk get into letting me get a gladiator as well. Lol keep up the good work!
Ooooh. That bed would look good with a Decked drawer system and one of those leitner racks. Maybe even a drawer slide for fridge n stuff.
Love the pragmatic comments Brad. fun to watch and fun to be a part of.
Congrats brad, full on game changer, looking forward to seeing what you do first !
Nice Gladiator Brad. Here's a heads up for that front axle disconnect get a skid plate on it as quick as you can.
Wonderful walk around. Looking forward to watching your build!
Very happy for you Brad, you seam like a really nice guy with a great family, friends, and life. The Gladiator is going to be a cool addition to the channel. I like the color you picked (I better as I bought a 2018 JL Unlimited Sahara in Firecracker Red in Sept of last year!) This is going to be great fun watching the build from start to finish. Also, you are teasing us with the reference to 'multiple week trips'! I can't wait.
Awesome review - honest and simple for us non off-roading types. I’d like to get into off-roaring and being a larger guy, this seems like a great option.
Thank you
Super happy for you. Congrats! Can’t wait to see the build. I don’t like red but Mann that looks super good!
Good for you Brad! This will be an awesome project and thanks for bringing us along for the ride. Hope you are enjoying your new home!
Thank you! Still need to finished organizing my garage... got lots of work to do in there now!
This makes me feel better about my used FJ payment lol. That being said, I'd take a Gladiator in a heartbeat if my other hobbies weren't so darn expensive. Looking forward to seeing Gladiator builds and adventures!
The ideas you put together to create a capable rig has been proven with your JK. I can't wait to see future trail videos. I have some upgrades I need to finish first but, I hope the tag along with you guys in the near future. Definitely saving up some of that vacation time.
Had a feeling this was going to be showing up....Looking forward to seeing how you build out the bed....enjoy this new model and truck style JEEP
Congratulations on your awesome purchase! I can't wait to see it in action.
Congrats on getting the Gladiator! Cant wait to see more videos with it.
I’m super happy you got a gladiator! Looking forward to watching you build her up 😁
Stoked to see what kind of power system you end up with! Another SPod or maybe something different? I’m starting to see so many Switch-Pros systems in overland rigs!
Very happy for you, love the red. Safe travels have fun and keep up the great videos.
Congrats on the new truck! I hadn't seen much about the Gladiator so it was fun and interesting to see what you like and don't like about it. I also enjoyed seeing the similarities and differences with my 2018 Tacoma TRD Off Road. I can tell you right now your Jeep had way, way more back seat room than my truck. My 18 year old son is 6'2" and can't even come close to sitting back there any more. Tacos have a similar underseat storage system and it's a great place to keep basic tools, mechanics gloves, recovery straps, small first aid kit, hand warmers and mylar blankets (we live in snow country), and I keep my receiver hitch under there. Just make sure you pack it correctly with some soft goods so the rattles won't make you crazy. Can't wait to watch the progress of your build. Enjoy!
Thank you! I was really surprised when I first sat in the back seat, didn't expect there to be so much room.
I’m at Toyota Guy and I definitely like the jeep gladiator I think it’s a cool concept but I don’t think I’ll ever go away from my Toyota! Love the good content though keep it coming
Funny that we observe all Gladiators on the road as soon as you own one,very good coverage.Would love to get one to,I am sold.Many happy miles Brad and thanks.
Congrats Master Blaster, this is exciting and I can’t wait to see what happens.
Congrats.....as others have said, can't wait to see the transformation.
Nice review Brother. I spec'd a manual transmission Gladiator Rubicon (I like the man peddle) and it came in at ~$47K. Won't be happening for a few years, but it's definitely something I'm thinking about. Safe Travels and God Bless!
Hi Brad it im rico from philippines i enjoyed watching your adventure all the best and to your new gladiator.
looks good Brad! I cant wait to see how the build goes for this. I think you should wrap it like the JK, but in a darker color.
I really love the red for the gladiator hopefully I’ll buy a used one in 2 years when my truck lease is up
C. .G. That’s not a bad idea, and the price will be down etc
Damn brad you must be rich😂... that thing is awesome can’t wait to see what you have planned for it
Sweet! Congratulations, can’t wait to see where you take her, and Fire Cracker Red!
I can't wait to see what you do to it, I know AEV is working on bringing some stuff out for the Gladiator.
BRAD!! So well done! I custom ordered one yesterday. Now I wait! You've got a new TrailRecon supporter for sure!
Finally the first look at the gladiator. Congrats on your accomplishments Brad!
Thank you for taking the time to share this.
Soooo are you going to make the JK your rock crawler and this your overlander?
When is Marco getting one?
They will both be more purposeful for whatever trip, but don't want to make them "dedicated" rigs.
Love the video. Not sure if you mentioned them in a different video, but the doors are easier to remove because of the reach thru grip. Plus the hood latches. When I bought my JKU, I drove it 5 miles home and ordered new latches. Jeep did a good job with these. I live in a very windy and rural part of south Texas. the hood latches were the first thing to go on my JKU.
Wow. That is awesome.
I agree I didn’t know what to think about the tan interior. But it looks great. That may be the route I go when I get mine....................eventually!
Hahaha.
Nice choice!!
Congrats on the new project! I'm looking to get one soon!!!
I found the same thing between the Sport S vrs. the Rubicon as far as pricing goes. I ordered a specked out Rubicon a couple months ago. Looking forward to see what you do with yours. It's nice to be able to see where people take their projects. Thanks for the work....
Thank you Brad, very cool!
Congratulations B-Rad..That is a beautiful truck....
you may not know it, or forgot to mention it, rear seats also lock with key fob flip out key, irts next 2 head rest. double lock then
Congrats! Looking forward to the build.
Excellent video and insight! You are correct about your subtle insight for off-road specific applications!!!
Thanks for the thorough video! The series of them, really. I had a similar response to driving one, and am looking forward to possibly owning one. I've owned two Rangers, and wanted to like the new one, but there's plenty of ways it went wrong for me. The Gladiator is comprised of so many smart, aware design choices, and is such a nice ride for a non-off-roader like myself, who just wants a truck to enjoy as such. Congratulations, and I'll be glad to see your future posts about it!
Congrats on the new Jeep!
Hey I know you.
@@RyanN9419 What's up dude!
Congrats Brad on the New Gladiator looking forward to more adventures with your new ride.