5 IMPORTANT Jeep JL Upgrades

Now that my wife has had her 2018 Jeep Wrangler Rubicon JL for a couple weeks no, it was time to finally add a few upgrades. Now while we are not starting off with a lift kit, big tires or a light bar, we are adding some very important upgrades that everyone should considers. Safety items and convince are a priority for my wife and I.
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Boefang Radio: amzn.to/3n2XLhF
Seatbelt Cutter: amzn.to/2WXgP6f
First Aid Kit: amzn.to/3naTPLX
Jeep JL Phone Mount: bit.ly/67design...
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[@mariodesmo]

I have my fire extinguisher in exactly the same spot on the rear of the sport/roll bar. Easy to get to when you need it. My TJ unfortunately caught fire on the highway once going along at 65mph, when the rear oil seal on the T-case came off, spitting oil all over the muffler and catching fire. I immediately pulled over when I saw the white cloud of smoke, and I was the only one on the highway. I pulled the fire extinguisher out, and with the adrenaline flowing, ripped the whole top of the fire extinguisher off! There I was holding a full fire extinguisher on one hand, and the top handle/pin mechanism in the other. Luckily there was a gas station where I pulled in and I used their extinguisher. It was still burning when I hit it with the extinguisher. I now carry a better quality fire extinguisher with Metal pin/handle mechanism. Also, make sure they're the serviceable type AND full. lol

[@TrailRecon]

Thanks for sharing! Another great example of why to carry a god quality fire extinguisher.

[@TrailRecon]

Ok I own my mistakes, I should have properly woven the first aid kit into the seat, then back into the bag and then back into the seat, that is the proper way to secure the Molle system.

[@triples4good]

I'm glad you said that

[@eastf8377]

Some of the amazon item on your list say unavailable when you click on them, just an FYI.

[@michaelcanty8746]

Oof, from a veteran too! ;)

[@s-robinette]

Hey brother, you have to weave MOLLE through the seat and the red backing itself, the weave is what makes it strong and reliable.

[@TriggerHapySheep]

dude that was killing me the whole time when he didn't weave it lol

[@Sybridox]

haha it was bugging me too. Through a single loop on the seat, then through one loop on the medic backing. Rinse & Repeat

[@TrailRecon]

I know, I know... it would have taken me 20 minutes to do it on camera.

[@s-robinette]

@@TrailRecon Ok haha, i figured you would have known. Just looking out! Love the video

[@mericaeveryday]

Just watched the video and felt the same way.

[@misplacedhaole6726]

Retired Navy here. Good call on the medic bag. My son is a medic in the Air Force, he recommended it after looking at it well.

[@devananderson7059]

I literally just used my extinguisher a couple days ago on my XJ. Saved my jeep, a couple burnt hoses and vacuum lines was the only damage. Great videos trail recon. Keep up the good work

[@TrailRecon]

Oh wow, so glad your XJ survived! You just never know when stuff like that will happen.

[@G55-j9z]

The good thing about Mrs TR's Jeep is that it looks clean and presentable without being too tall or aggressive looking, Her Accessories need to be functional not Aggressive looking, what is cool to us is not always useful as an every day Driver, Booster cables and a smallish compressor might be useful, Storing the cables under the seat is handy, Such things should be standard kit with most vehicles as a free pass. Well done TR.

[@joeinopksw]

Thanks for all the great tips, tool advice, and heads-up. Here's a Jeep specific hack or tip that might help simplify or round-off finding a convenient place to mount your hand held clip-on mobile communication device, such as the 'BAOFENG' FM Transceiver. It doesn't require any tricky placement, but does require an unobtrusive 'Gear Shift Console Side Tray Organizer'; besides adding two small storage bins; the organizer easily serves as a clip-on device friendly surface.

[@Jeeptalkshow]

Interesting she went with the two door. I like that belt cutter, glass breaker. I got one for everyone but it's much larger and I find it all over the Jeeps when I'm doing something in them. Great item to have but if you have to call a timeout during an emergency to find it, well it's not much use. Smart man, got the wife agreeing to everything on video!

[@aaronplacke]

If anyone questions putting a fire extinguisher in a vehicle, direct them to coyote works video when his JK went up in 🔥.

[@lokithedark1]

Point taken but I have to point out that dude had a fire extinguisher which didn't help him much....

[@jonoblinger9918]

Lol

[@cujo8762]

Thanks for the vid, very informative. Knew you were in the Navy, not that you were a Corpsman. Thank you for your service from a US Marine.

[@TexanUSMC8089]

Semper Fi

[@michaelsmith9308]

I got NERVOUS when your wife was skeptical on the phone mount.........LOL..but you had a NICE come back with the ability to move the location point on the slider! I guess i need to do follow up with the significant other when i get one!

[@jeffgoddard1591]

So I was in the Marine Corp stationed at Camp Pendleton! Always admired you Corpsman for being there to help! Semper Fi!

[@TrailRecon]

Thank you for your service motivator! Oorha!

[@cosaelperro1972]

HE HAS APPROVAL!! I was impressed before.. but wife approval?! for everything there is mister card.. but wife approval.. priceless.

[@cdsirensnj]

Thank you for rightfully explaining that fire extinguishers are needed in cars I cannot see the amount of people that would recommend halon extinguishers and although they are good at what they do unfortunately they damage the environment in a very severe way so thank you for recommending a dry powder extinguisher

[@allynrigby8012]

Your ham radio needs a power cord. Unless you want to take it out every month or so to charge it. But you can have a cord and put it in the center box. Just take it out and put it in the power supply. It will work at any time. I have been a ham for over 12 years. I installed the Yeasu. I did get it out when I sold the jeep. Will reinstall when I get a new one.

[@thomaslema1743]

Just recently became a proud Jeep owner (got an LJ) and found your channel. I really like it! This is a great video exactly what I was looking for thank you!

[@TrailRecon]

Welcome to the channel and congrats on the new Jeep!

[@thechangstep9052]

@@kg2995 You must mean the JL, not LJ?

[@thechangstep9052]

@@kg2995 sorry my bad, I forgot that the TJ has an LJ edition!

[@sector783]

Thanks for your service! I was a MM in the Navy. USS JCS CVN-74. Just moved to Utah and looking for a good Jeep I can use to get to cool places in the mountains. I’m just learning and Love your vids. Thanks for sharing!

[@talezfromthedashcam3138]

I have purchased 4 of MyFAKs because of your vids. The entire Jeep family got one!

[@RickHarding]

I picked up that 67 designs rail and it's so awesome. I got one arm with a mag mount and one with the clamp phone mount and both work great. I will definitely have to check out the first aid kit and extinguisher.

[@NDB390]

New subscriber here. I own a very nice 99 TJ, but it is a lil small for the growing family. We are on the hunt for a 2012 and up JKU Rubicon. With a car seat we just need more room. Our youngest daughter is almost 2 and she loves riding in the Jeep, she has a grin ear to ear. I’m a man who thinks family should be involved every step of the way and I want them to enjoy what I love as well, and they do.... Thank God, lol. Makes buying parts a little easier when the wife approves. That’s why I subscribed because your channel is respectful, Informative, and most of all it’s clean of profanity. Thank you. Your JKU build has given me lots of great ideas and I look forward to more videos. I’m also thinking of learning how to do video uploads and video my next build when we get our Rubicon, hopefully in a few more months. We are from Iowa and winter doesn’t make shopping for a vehicle very fun. Keep up the good work and take care.

[@TrailRecon]

Thank you and welcome to the channel!

[@vgullotta]

Cool stuff. I think you should thread the MOLLE straps through the seat, then through the velcro mount piece then through the seat then through the mount etc., though.

[@milescorp6237]

Guys, go with a 5lb fire extinguisher and nothing smaller. This size will give you more time and powder. I am a firefighter and I would not use this on a fully involved vehicle fire. Like he says, get on it when the fire is small. Its a small extinguisher for a small fire. Obviously secure it to the vehicle. I see it on a regular basis where people carry an extinguisher but don't have it secured and it could kill you in a roll over or other accident. Wife approval? I know about that. Happy wife, happy life!

[@pitbull62]

Ham is great if you take the time to understand what you are doing and its something you need to practice with often, perishable skill if you will. I have a Garmin Inreach Plus and got my moneys worth last weekend as the group we were with on Holcomb Creek Trail experienced a break down causing a huge delay, I was able to text the wife and let her know all was good and keep her updated. All with no cell service. I have a mobile and handheld ham units in my jeep but in that case was of no use to reach her. Not sure if youre familiar but the Inreach also has an SOS button if the SHTF. A plus to the Inreach is I can bluetooth the gps coordinates to my ipad mini with Gaia.

[@ethanturner5567]

What made you choose ABC over Halotron? For the Jeep I have 2x 2.5lb Halotron's and when we camp we also carry a 2.5lb ABC for backup. Halotron takes the place of Halon which has been deprecated by the EPA. Halotron is best for automobile fires, especially for our newer Jeeps that are heavily reliant on electronics. Use and ABC extinguisher and you may "total" your otherwise salvageable Jeep. The classic car crowd has long been a proponent of Halon and now Halotron, as it will not degrade electrical connections. Also, the key to using a fire extinguisher is accessibility. The faster you can get to the fire extinguisher the more likely you will be able to put the fire out. That said, be careful of those Neoprene fire extinguisher holders, they are grabby. The last thing you want is to fight for accessibility to your safety equipment. Great videos and keep up the good work! See you on the trail.

[@richardkizirian]

Great video, but I disagree with the yellow fire extinguisher pouch. The yellow blends in with the Jeep. Show the red as you do with the first aid kit. It could be a passerby that needs to see it right away to help out in an emergency, same as the first aid kit.

[@tjshine8022]

Brad, So you're a Corpsman and from Mesa??? BROTHER from another Mother!!! Thank you for your Service!

[@TrailRecon]

Oorah!

[@tjshine8022]

HMC(FMF), 21 Years Active, now Retarded in Lemoore.

[@DannyWalker1949]

I like all you did on "HER" Jeep. Except the Fire Extinguisher....I wish you had it closer to her to reach in case Something Happened and she need's it and can't get out of her seat. I'm Glad you did add Velcro to the seat belt knife in this Jeep .

[@jasonmiller4182]

I just gotta say thank you for all the awesome videos! Inspired me to get my first jeep. Got 2019 JL with 37”s. Hope to get tent soon and get out there where you guys are!

[@arturus]

She seemed thrilled.

[@jenkelly3832]

I wouldn’t have put the seat belt cutter in a console that could be locked. Since it’s push button, finding that key after a wreck could be impossible.

[@cjmueller5455]

Whew! She approved. It would be pretty bad if she would give you the “Are you Kidding?” look.

[@TrailRecon]

LOL! Thankfully I told her what I was going to do.

[@johnfitzgerald5158]

I can't fathom why anybody would thumbs down this vid. Safety might not be the "sexiest" topic. A lot of people focus on the big performance mods and overlook the importance of being prepared when something goes wrong, and it WILL at some point or another. You will be happy you're prepared. Good vid. A big thumbs up from me.

[@MaCherieMcAli]

Matching Stinguisher, Matching Biofeng, Men are more fashion oriented than women, but the medic Kit is too awesome!

[@PMGaming101]

I would put the fire extinguishers near passenger feet if there is a fire you have to do a lot of running to the back

[@slowpokewrangler8752]

Good job, Brad. Another great video. Glad to see you are getting "wife" approval for everything you are doing. I think I need to get that Bartact fire extinguisher holder, I like it, thanks.

[@TrailRecon]

Thanks! Gotta keep her happy while I play with her Jeep!

[@davidmscott4409]

Great video for us married guys, thoughtful and well done.

[@MSTrishRN]

Gosh, I was saying oh cool! I would love to put that in my jeep. Very clean and organized for the places you put everything. I love how you are color matching for her too.

[@TrailRecon]

Thanks! Gotta keep the Hella Yella theme going.

[@AKArusty]

Great start. I think it’s great you started with safety and emergency situations first.

[@probablyroaming4286]

Great first steps for the wifeys, I wouldn't even bother lifting it. Some 35's will fit with no trimming. Do some KM3's and call it a day

[@kenmarapese9085]

The molle webbing on the back of the seat is a nice feature.

[@a7freeman]

Very caring and thoughtful, Brad. Great video!

[@TrailRecon]

Thank you!

[@DocsInTheDesert]

If you're looking for a solid molle system for your JK, check out grey man tacticals ridged molle system. Works great.

[@aryanbirajdar8314]

These might be small, but one of the most important

[@pedropulido9427]

Best approval is the wife’s approval :) Good video!

[@thereisnopandemic]

She did not look too pleased.

[@takayama1638]

Brad, a Navy boy, eh? I thought so. Me too, but way before your time. Vietnam vet, '67-'71.

[@TrailRecon]

Thank you for your service!!

[@danielattwood3311]

Great ideas Brad !Should have jl in Australia in April .

[@Dwillis2024]

Don't know if you realized it or not, but that loop on the base of the IFAK is actually supposed to buckle around the kit itself. Then you just unbuckle and rip it away. It's not really meant to just be tucked behind the base like that.

[@outlaw9232]

Great job Brad!!! Awesome additions and we all know......if the wife ain't happy the house ain't happy!" Your wife made me smile with her approvals!! Love the color coordination with the fire extinguisher and the Ham Radio! Looking forward to seeing you and her out wheeling in the new JL!

[@TrailRecon]

Happy wife, happy life! Thanks!

[@triples4good]

I'm just getting back into Jeep and I just found your channel. Great content. Subbed

[@voodooranger6905]

Great video again, my wife enjoys off-roading probably even more than I do. Next year we’re planning on picking up the 2020 JL rubicon it’s going to be hers, while I get our current family car 2014 Jeep Cherokee Trail hawk. That’s in addition to my heavily modified 2000 XJ. I think we might need an intervention at some point!

[@TrailRecon]

You are a lucky man!!!!

[@q80aziz]

She is lucky to have you 👍🏽

[@KILLER_BEAN_UNLEASHED_FOREVER]

Congratulations For The 5 New Installations In Your Wife's Jeep Wrangler JL Rubicon 🚙 Brad You're Really A Caring Husband 🚙❤👨👩❤🚙 You Care So Much About Her Safety . JEEP FOREVER 🚙OIIIIIIIO🚙❤🚙👌👍

[@LincolnSixAlpha]

All that red looks so great on the yellow. Thanks for the great content!

[@tarmnatawoot1908]

Fire extinguisher should be up right instead of on its side for the foam/spray be at the bottom for the straw to suck it up

[@madman432000]

Fire extinguisher in response to that guy whose jeep burned to the ground in Oregon? Mount extinguisher on outside of jeep for better accessibility.

[@johnturner9924]

would love a video on the Radio, I have the exact same one but have no idea how to use it.

[@nothinbuttimegmail]

Hey brother. Keep up the good work. The videos are great. I appreciate the small mods as well as the larger mods and the honest opinions.

[@Pseume]

I really like that phone mount

[@TheBanthaPoodoo]

I wish you showed how easy it is to remove the fire extinguisher in case of emergency because to be honest, it looks like it cannot be removed without undoing the straps. Or maybe that's the idea? Here the law states all vehicles must have a fire extinguisher so these are nice ideas for placing it.

[@AustinH7]

You don’t need to remove the straps to take the extinguisher out

[@scottmoore8080]

Thank you sooo much I'm not in a jeep, but I really like your channel for all the good ideas, driving etc. I was wondering about HAM- answered and how to hold the ipad- got it. Nice Job- ordering today!

[@rioverdewestwardoverland9726]

I just test drove a two door JL and the transmission failed. Scared the hell out of me! I hope you don't have issues.

[@rrad3926]

I'd pull that back seat out and throw it in when you plan to actually have someone in the back. That will give her plenty of room for groceries and shopping. It'll bounce up and down if you don't have stuff packed to keep it from moving.

[@lifeofabachelor8547]

these are great maybe also have a offroading recovery kit something that you put in when your going off roading or camping etc, straps, shackles, flares, maybe a emergency kit with ration packs, matches etc just incase something happens. i have one i bring with my jlu when im offroading. its useful

[@TrailRecon]

Great suggestion, I have all that stuff in my Jeep, so easy to transfer it over if we take hers out, but it would be good to have her own recovery set.

[@lifeofabachelor8547]

@@TrailRecon yes i have mine in a tote bag with mini bags inside with one with ration packs, matches, rain gear, insulated blanket, another mini bag with straps etc. just incase. i keep it in the garage when im not using it. and when i go out i put it in the jeep ive never needed it but i have eaten a ration pack or 2 over the last 8 years.

[@ww2069]

Ha love it!! I allways say nothing wrong with a good upgrade!!! I hope you never have to use some of it but glad you got it!!

[@TrailRecon]

Gotta have them just in case, but yes, lets hope we don't need them.

[@BorisW150]

Very useful and thoughtful video. Thanks.

[@TaleOfTwoIdiots]

Kind of off topic, but thank you for your service to our country. 😊 As always, a great and informative video.

[@TrailRecon]

Thank you!

[@thomasrossi31]

Happy Veterans Day, belated. Thank you for your service.

[@TrailRecon]

Thank you!

[@mightydevilhh]

The strap on your FAK is to secure it to the hook and loop plate

[@seanconlin8712]

Brad I would like to recommend a 5.0 lbs ABC dry chemical or at least a second 2.5 lb ABC dry chemical extinguisher it gives you a little more time and chemical to knock down a fire.

[@ToddGallagher-r7q]

Brad, the first aid kit isn't available. Is there another one you would recommend?

[@JK-dh9sz]

I believe that 'Coyote Works' would give 10 stars outta 5 about having a fire extinguisher onboard.

[@Rufusthehound]

I wish the 67 design jo mount was available in the uk I’d have one

[@nicolem376]

Everyone should have a fire extinguisher in any vehicle. I had someone toss a cigarette butt into the back of my truck as they passed me & it started a fire. Luckily it was a company truck and there was a fire extinguisher.

[@Airkoay]

Great job Brad, it appears "House Hold 6" approves:)

[@Spack005]

Hoping to see some upgrade ideas, got personalization.

[@1111Overland]

I love seeing you make her happy. Nice work Brad. Good choices.

[@orlandoriverotv]

hahahahah love the approval at the end😁 I was like 😅

[@dmboverland1574]

really like all of the videos you do as i check it daily plus the constant modifications... Have you thought about installing a front facing trail camera either on bumper or high on front grill? this is something i would be curious about as i see many threads on these topics but trying to add it directly to 8.4 system i see you have to use something like tazer to get cargo to work... I would be interested if you or anyone else has installed one using factory 8.4 or after market system

[@sandratessem9980]

Love the yellow Rubicon. Good info

[@kornflakes3]

Wife approved!

[@kevingalarza760]

The medic pack was installed wrong. The strap should go threw the seat then snaked threw the back side of the pack then back threw the seat. It should look like it was woven together.

[@ThePinoyAggie]

Pretty cool mods!

[@RedRockCrawlers]

Those are good upgrades/items to have in any vehicle for sure! I really like the mounting options 67 Designs provides, makes it so easy and secure to mount phones or tablets. Thanks for sharing these

[@VPhuoc79]

Great tips for we new Jeepers. While your wife's 2-Door has the hardtop, do you have any suggestions on fire extinguisher mounts for a 2-Door with a soft top? Was looking at the possible issues, and I am noticing with all the moving parts, mounting on the sports/roll bar doesn't seem feasible. Thank you in advanced for any tidbits you, or anyone, may be able to pass along.

[@davebailey2296]

I was looking at the two happy face light covers on the back shelf and thinking how cool would those look------- but then again that might get you in trouble.

[@TrailRecon]

You might see them again....

[@KILLER_BEAN_UNLEASHED_FOREVER]

@@TrailRecon Brad Add Those KC Daylighter Lights On Your Wife's Jeep , They Will Suit With The Jeeps Color ( Hella Yellow ) It Looks Cool 🚙👌👍😎

[@RubiconV]

I got that same exact fire extinguisher but haven’t mounted it yet. Thanks for mount bag so I get this done!

[@maximuslo]

Great video & thank you for you service!! I do have one question about fire extinguishers. I know most people carry ABC fire extinguishers. After doing some searching for different extinguishers and mounting options I came across the H3R Performance HalGuard. It looks like a cleaner option to use versus a dry chemical. I know they’re more expensive. What’s your opinion based on your experience on the trails?

[@craigversetti5700]

1st im a big fam of your channel !! Always good information and educational. 2nd I LOVE 67 designs from everything ive seen and watched but yet to have owed anything from them and really hope to change that soon ! But am I the only one that finds it a little expensive??

[@r0kwel]

Slowly making the jeep yours...

[@richarddoire2872]

Great ideas, my question is with the hot summer days and windows closed. Would fire extinguisher and first kit liquids or gel would melt or explode inside the vehicle

[@AmericanJeeper]

🇺🇸 So pumped to see what you do with this little 2 door JL!

[@TrailRecon]

Lots more to come.

[@samuelpostell2231]

this is a great video! if your wife doesn't like the modifications you can hook my jeep up next time you have the itch! Cheers.

[@Markericak]

I can't seem to find that first aid kit on your Amazon store? can you provide me a link?

[@signois]

You take care of your girl and that's so cool bro!

[@arminrajaee]

Does this radio work on CB bands as well?

[@danhambrick6331]

Man that is a beautiful JL....

[@apexpredator_jku]

I guess the molle system is a Rubicon thing because my Goddaughter's JL Sport S doesn't have it but Bartact makes some great molle seat covers.

[@nicolasberchoux3782]

Simple but efficient ! A what à Nice color 😉

[@piper80fg]

Love all your videos Brad… keep up the good work. I wanted to ask you about an issue I am having with my 2021 Jeep Willys. I noticed a noise when accelerating past 1,500 rpm and have no idea what it is. I would appreciate your expert opinion…