Dave's Jeep JT Gladiator: The 'Gator
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Fuel economy. From the New Mexico border at Texline, Texas to Pensacola, Florida.
Of note, this was fully loaded, and with my foot in it most of the way across 4 states too
This is with AEV Procal Snap adjusting for 4.10 gearing and 35’s so it’s “AEV accurate” if you will. No other mods, OEM intake etc.
Of note, this was fully loaded, and with my foot in it most of the way across 4 states too
This is with AEV Procal Snap adjusting for 4.10 gearing and 35’s so it’s “AEV accurate” if you will. No other mods, OEM intake etc.
Excellent. We had 65 mph gusts on Thursday. Rock solid. Mattress is probably the best I’ve seen in a RTT. Easy set up and take down, especially since I solved the ladder stowage.
I am going to add a small fan for hot nights in buggy territory, with the screens all shut it needs some airflow. In arid environments with it all wide open it’s heavenly at night. Overall very happy.
We bought on of these USB Portable Fan, 10000... https://www.amazon.com/dp/B08Z2VCNZH?ref=ppx_pop_mob_ap_share
Ran 3 nights on a single charge at the medium speed setting and is whisper quiet. Made a huge difference when it was 90+ degrees out and 96% humidity. Works great in a hammock hanging off the ridgeline on a humid night as well.
Ran 3 nights on a single charge at the medium speed setting and is whisper quiet. Made a huge difference when it was 90+ degrees out and 96% humidity. Works great in a hammock hanging off the ridgeline on a humid night as well.
Nice. Sadly, it appears as unavailable
There’s a ton of other brand copies from the Chinese factory they all came from.
Time to revisit this post-trip and address "mission creep" when it comes to gear and provisions.
The addition of 10 gallons of water/fuel and the cans adds roughly another 100 lbs. Then add another 100 lbs of assorted crap like boxes full of stuff (camp kitchen, etc).
A more realistic number is more like 629 lbs in the bed.
I see some custom rear springs in the future.
smlobx
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Time to revisit this post-trip and address "mission creep" when it comes to gear and provisions.…
A more realistic number is more like 629 lbs in the bed.
I see some custom rear springs in the future.
Some guys are going with the Sport S Max tow springs. I have installed a set of Airlift 1000# airbags in mine..
Celt II
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By chance do you recall how long this takes to re-charge using the vehicle USB? I have wanted one of these for awhile now to hang inside the Shiftpod when it gets hot and there is little air flow. Just wondering if it would work good enough or go with another option. My space is very limited so I only like to make room for things that are very useful and light weight. If anyone has other options please chime in. I don't mind the sound of a fan as the white noise can be useful for a good nights sleep sometimes.
Back on the topic of rear springs, word on the street is that springs are the 99% hold up in the industry. Most spring orders are 20+ weeks... yikes.
Looking at some different options, maybe time to open up my aperture a little bit on what is available for the Gladiator NOW rather than being limited by my comfort zone and brand loyalty.
Researching...
Looking at some different options, maybe time to open up my aperture a little bit on what is available for the Gladiator NOW rather than being limited by my comfort zone and brand loyalty.
Researching...
Back on the topic of rear springs, word on the street is that springs are the 99% hold up in the industry. Most spring orders are 20+ weeks... yikes.
Looking at some different options, maybe time to open up my aperture a little bit on what is available for the Gladiator NOW rather than being limited by my comfort zone and brand loyalty.
Researching...
I think shocks aren't far behind springs in terms of lead time.
Offtopic: Anything made with fiberglass or resin is going to take a huge hit if it hasn't already. It's a pretty widespread shortage and it doesn't look like its getting better anytime in the next 6 months.
Same with paints and coatings. Monstaliner for example, mostly out of stock and has been for a minute.
Jimmie Perkins
Adventurist
Really happy with my AEV springs, but I am only within 150 lbs of GVWR fully loaded, not exceeding it. YMMVBack on the topic of rear springs, word on the street is that springs are the 99% hold up in the industry. Most spring orders are 20+ weeks... yikes.
Looking at some different options, maybe time to open up my aperture a little bit on what is available for the Gladiator NOW rather than being limited by my comfort zone and brand loyalty.
Researching...
Back on the topic of rear springs, word on the street is that springs are the 99% hold up in the industry. Most spring orders are 20+ weeks... yikes.
Looking at some different options, maybe time to open up my aperture a little bit on what is available for the Gladiator NOW rather than being limited by my comfort zone and brand loyalty.
Researching...
Scouring the net looking at Jeep Gladiator suspension options, I keep coming back to Clayton Offroad. They are in Connecticut (made in USA!) and have a pretty solid reputation.