Can the New 2020 Jeep Gladiator Tow a Trailer With The Best Of Them? Highway MPG Review

[@logicalrationalfishing7481]

Something named "Gladiator" with a V6 (when you have a Hemi widely available) is like a tank that shoots nerf bullets.

[@giovanni4436]

Shooting Nerf balls from a tank would still be awesome. That was like my childhood dream.

[@dchawk81]

My childhood dream was dropping a Nerf atomic bomb.

[@splewy]

FCA said they couldn’t fit the Hemi and still maintain crash worthiness.

[@americansniper1641]

Daniel Dean nope it’s like a fiat executive decided to not put a v8 in it because he knows keep fanboys are gonna buy it anyways

[@spareparts7630]

FCA maybe needs to think about producing a smaller V8. Maybe something similar to the old Daimler 4.7.

[@seanmcgittigan6678]

Cool mpg test with a brick towing a larger brick

[@texpatriot8462]

Ryan Mcgittigan the trailer is more aerodynamic

[@kurtmuzio3077]

there's a reason i describe my JK towing my sled trailer (clamshell) as "a shoebox pulling a parachute" lmao. At least mine gets a solid 14mpg pulling it at 75...but thats also a 2dr 6spd Rubicon (4.10s)

[@Sig721Tau]

@@kurtmuzio3077 A lot of adjectives used when describing your trailer. Sled, clamshell, and parachute. Lol.

[@Chad79478]

that motor was slow in my jk cant imagine tryin to to tow anything more than a passenger

[@04dram04]

A jeep is way less aerodynamic than a brick. Look at those front fenders!

[@jonajones7044]

Thank you for doing the MPG loop!!! TFL says it how it is!! No where else can we find out the MPG under different circumstances. Real world TFL MPG Gladiator Reviews!!

[@robertrichardson9953]

Damn shame that most of the time that falls on deaf ears. A lot of people wanna go bu JD Power who we all know goes by who gives them the most money. TFL should be everyone's go to for the truth

[@egroach77]

Thanks for the videos, I would have liked to see you use the same trailer and weight as the other mid size trucks.

[@Michelle-js5kh]

Gretchen Roach agreed, 2000 lbs difference is huge. I tow with a Tacoma and it’s rated max is 6800, they towed damn near that in the Tacoma test.

[@Bosha92]

Michelle that’s because they gotta make Toyota look bad. They have a bias against them from what I’ve seen.

[@lukestoyz]

Wheel bearing No he doesn’t anymore

[@joesainato8051]

Great video as always. IMO good mpg pulling a tall big trailer. Everyone is complaining it didn’t weigh the same as other midsize test. The wind resistance is what takes mpg down more than an additional 1700 pounds. Plus the fact is nobody is buying a midsize to pull with non stop. This is perfect for a couple wave runners a few snowmobiles a smaller camper or utility trailers just like any other midsize. I love this gladiator but unfortunately I know it’s limitations and for what I tow it’s not made for it. Many people will enjoy this truck and fit their needs well. Thanks again. Keep on doing what you do

[@Styrkur13]

Fuel economy run.. does a 0-60 test to start out

[@fasteddie5174]

Yep, real world use. On ramps, stop lights, passing etc.

[@adamton7274]

do u know how to merge onto a highway?

[@dchawk81]

@@adamton7274 I do. And it doesn't involve a stopwatch. I drive a truck 12 hours a day every day that takes a few minutes to get to 60 from a roll.

[@InvertedAerials]

@@dchawk81 Thank you! OMG I am wiping tears! "...and it doesn't involve a stopwatch"! You made my month!!!!

[@Styrkur13]

Adam Ton Yes... without stopping before hand...

[@davidbarnsley8486]

I still want one but would really like it with a hemi

[@philllsxga.7737]

Wait until it has a Hemi. Like the Zr2. I refuse to buy a Zr2 because I can not get a 5.3 in it. These car companies play these street dick games! Give the PAYING customer what they want!

[@77solsken]

Or with a supercharger.

[@spiceyfrenchtoast9421]

Will the diesel be turbo charged?

[@NWI_Steel]

For the price FCA is charging for the Gladiator, it should have the 5.7 standard.

[@dmoney6633]

David Barnsley they can’t do it because of emissions standards

[@laidspipe]

If i want a jeep I’ll get a wrangler, if i want a truck ill get a silverado or f150 for that price.

[@wrongwayup8217]

If you want a gladiator you'll get a gladiator

[@PatrickRich]

You know what I think would be a great addition to these videos? include the door jamb sticker (blurring out the identifying information of course) so that we can get a clear picture of what accessories and builds do to the actual payload. I imagine the hardtop cuts into the payload a little compared to the soft top which is the one I have to assume they are using for their catalog numbers. thanks for the videos as is though, very helpful.

[@drewhiz7334]

Nice video for the MPG loop. However, you do know the little girl at the 7:55 mark video bombed you guys at the gas station ha-ha! Great review, great channel, keep up the good work and I will continue to view/share you guy's work/video!

[@jedironin380]

Free Wendy's plug right after that, too. ;)

[@expeditioncanada]

I very much enjoy watching you guys testing all the vehicles. One thing you do wrong like most ppl is Tow at 70mph . That is ridiculous! A proper towing speed for anyone with a regular drivers license should be around 55-65max . Driving 55mph while loaded will provide a much better fuel economy rating , better wind noise and an over all better ride. Keep up the good work, but get in the business of showing ppl how to properly tow. Let's make it safer and greener planet by slowing down!

[@299charles]

I tow at Posted speed limit

[@expeditioncanada]

@@299charles Speed limits for vehicles towing often change in different states as towing is more difficult then just driving a normal vehicle.

[@MarshalArnold]

So would you say the Gladiator is the mullet of Trucks? Wrangler in front, truck on back? 😁

[@Colorado4x4]

This made me laugh out loud!

[@MidwestDankAlumni]

Reverse mullet Party up front Work in back

[@01trsmar]

No,the Honda Ridgeline is the mullet of trucks,its clean cut looks like a mamma's boy up front and truck at the back ! Jeep looks tough from the front and you expect a box at the rear !

[@EGGINFOOLS]

Colorado loaded to 6100. Toyota loaded to 5600. Only the Ridgeline was close to comparable and it got 11.5. So no, it's not comparable.

[@josephthornton110]

EGGINFOOLS and it wasnt 52k lmao

[@vincefairleigh6899]

The ridgeline is a minivan with a box, it’s not in the same class as the toy,Jeep or Colorado, it doesn’t have a low range, I really wish Honda made a truck with off road abilities, Honda make dirt bikes, quads, side by sides.....

[@Jv19979]

@@vincefairleigh6899 true and its front wheel drive you do not want to tow with front wheel drive you will get stuck on pavement. Like i did with my bosses ram promaster towing a stump grinder that is 3500lbs

[@stepabove2136]

I can't wait until you guys get 2020 f250 with 7.3 gas and check mileage and take it up the ike.

[@sashashpiruk4865]

I'm thankful Jeep built this. Cool to see. But for cost of new jeep Rubicon I'd buy a new diesel pick up. I use to buy jeeps til prices became nuts. Now I won't even consider it.

[@gandolfthewhite]

I agree. The cool factor isn't worth the money.

[@withintheglass2170]

Sasha Shpiruk why not a diesel jeep🤷🏽‍♂️

[@voluntaryismistheanswer]

@@withintheglass2170 or an old one, I had an excellent deal on mine

[@cemsengul16]

For it's size and weight, the Jeep Gladiator really needs a V8 engine.

[@natehawkins2910]

Absolute Longplay Or at least a turbo

[@lorealwitherspoon2606]

That's why you build jeeps and not buy them. 6.4 and 5.7 hemis fit these new vehicles

[@coleomo]

just wait another year or two, and they will come out with that option and cuck over everyone who bought a V6 already lmao

[@rooster3019]

Did anyone else notice those UGLY frame welds? Yikes!

[@dh-dd6cy]

Yes. Those welds where the lower control arm bracket is mounted to the frame look terrible. I'm surprised they let those out of the factory looking like that.

[@mariodesmo]

That's FCA for you... Fix It Again Tony (FIAT) lol

[@EliasUlrich1984]

wow, can't believe my eyes ! Can I expect a decent welder for a 60k truck?

[@cup_and_cone]

FCA is an equal opportunity employer, bigots. Who cares if they have a blind welder! 😄

[@briandjordjevic9969]

Who cares it’s under the truck 😒

[@jackdaniels5205]

you guys should buy/test a 2005-2011 ranger fx4 level II or just a regular fx4 and do the same towing test to see how different the new mid size trucks are compared to the older ones.

[@nilsonfilho8108]

would like to see the not towing mpg loop too

[@joshcrosson]

I get over 9mpg in my 08 f150 4x4 5.4 with 35s, 2 kayaks on the rack, towing my 31ft about 9k lb travel trailer.

[@captainstabbin2876]

A two door with diesel option would have been nice. I still wouldn't pay that price for it though.

[@rolandpena27]

Captain Stabbin I’m with you on this one. I can’t wait to see what the diesel option has the offer.

[@gregsall5872]

Shit for that price you can get a diesel one ton drive it for 10 yrs n sell it for 40k where this will sell for wayyy less. I was excited for this...

[@alanplur]

For one moment I thought Nathan was opening the Freedom Tops in the middle of the highway while showing he heard some wind noises.

[@keepyourdayjob5658]

Ha ha so didI LOL

[@carloscarpinteyro332]

Another great "real world" comprehensive driving review, keep them coming, guys!!!

[@vburke1]

A towing package without a trailer brake controller? Brilliant.

[@austinhowze6280]

Just a old school set up

[@bdcasey11]

It has a trailer brake controller. All vehicle with a tow package are required to have one in the US

[@vburke1]

@@bdcasey11 They specifically said in the video that it didn't.

[@leehancock2782]

You people would have died 30 years ago.

[@vburke1]

@@bdcasey11 "Earlier today we reported that the 2020 Jeep Gladiator will not offer a standard or options trailer brake controller. When the 2020 Gladiator truck goes on sale in May 2019, that is the case. This came from the Jeep Information Center. Now, Jeep sent a clarification stating that it will be available later in 2019. The exact date or month were not specified."

[@kevinwilliamson7294]

Nathan looks like he is sitting on top of the Wheel. What is the leg room like in these?

[@spudboy1328]

Footwell is pretty tight, but I am 6'3" so maybe that accentuates this.

[@grahamriley2596]

The reason the 3.6 Pentastar has 260 lb-ft of torque because it is a 3.6 liter engine there’s bigger V6s like GM’s 4.3L EcoTec3 V6 that puts out 305 lb-ft of torque, so 260 lb-ft of torque on the pentastar is good for the displacement of the engine it’s not like a 4.0 or a 4.3 which can put out 281 lb-ft to 305 lb-ft it’s only a 3.6 liter so it’s still comparable to a 3.5 which has 240-270 lb-ft of torque, I’m just saying, but I would definitely still recommend a V8 for towing.

[@alexmiller1193]

Once I figure out a fully built one was going to be 62K, I went out and bought a New Ford f250 Platinum. Seeing this glad I made the right choice....

[@BetaRacer24]

Alex Miller always get more truck than what one needs especially if its similar pricing. No reason a Ranger should be 40K when an f150 is the same by 4k

[@americansniper1641]

Alex Miller but powerstrokes aren’t the best diesels out there bud

[@alexmiller1193]

@@americansniper1641 yeah sure Cummins is great I have owned one. Just hate the fact they put it in a dodge.

[@larryspiller15]

Really grinds my gears that you guys constantly switch trailers and weights. How can anyone make these useful for comparison. Sigh.

[@fntony4967]

If they loaded the trailer to 6k this Jeep would have delivered the worst fuel economy by startling margin. 98miles used a half tank of fuel as it sits. Wow.

[@mgsbigdog9079]

Flat front trailer, flat bed trailer, v-nosed trailer, weights all over the place. Yea, makes it almost impossible to compare.

[@n.elliott9122]

From 7:15 - 7:22ish the rpm needle randomly moved around.Are these vehicles already having italian electrical issues as my former ducati did?

[@enigma5177]

Good real-world testing, guys👍......but that female in the background @ 7:57, tho😳....like Children of the Corn😱... 😁keep up the good and reality-based rivals, fellas👍

[@4-LOW]

5:14 look at those horrendous control arm bracket welds. Apparently FCA still hasn't gotten that issue resolved with their frame supplier. Looks like they paid 11 year old kids in Singapore to weld those. 6:00 looks like it's staying in 5th gear so no OD. That's what my JLU does quite often. 7:45 Not bad considering you've got a 5-ton brick+trailer rolling down the road on 33" AT tires.

[@UncleElroy21]

I literally just stared at those welds for like 5 mins in disbelief. That looks like complete garbage.

[@1FiftyOverland]

5 tons would make this Jeep 10,000lbs. Think you mean 2.5 ton brick

[@4-LOW]

@@1FiftyOverland No I meant 5 tons. They aren't driving the Jeep solo in this video.

[@ryanmartinage]

It needs the diesel badly. Im just not a fan of the Pentastar in any truck application.

[@ryanmartinage]

@@greco2189 Still cant get over that... Power Wagon for the cost of a Gladiator. The Jeep tax is so heavily present on this truck...

[@americansniper1641]

GRW v6 are for pussies

[@brandonbrown3600]

@@ryanmartinage diesel is comming next model year. Base power wagon is more than base gladiator which is 35k. Compare apples to apples a loaded power wagon is more than a loaded gladiator as well. Dont compare loaded to base.

[@JustinKingOffroad]

i am not surprised with the MPG on the highway. my '13 f150 pulling a scout troop cargo trailer pulls 7-8 (ecoboost) but by god we can go 80 the whole way in a wyoming headwind doing it lol!

[@spiceyfrenchtoast9421]

Just imagine if you had a 10 speed.

[@JustinKingOffroad]

@@spiceyfrenchtoast9421 this is true.

[@mikescollin9739]

It’s a lifestyle truck not a tow/work truck.

[@carloscorral2038]

Love your comment, so true!

[@bikeryder757]

Exactly! Perfect for a small tear drop camping trailer with either motorcycles or bikes in the bed. Really cool truck for outdoor adventures!

[@Oheeeoh]

Andre seems like a Baconator kinda guy

[@southhillfarm2795]

Would love to see a long bed for this truck for real utility. This truck with the low bed floor has a lot of advantages when it comes to utility

[@jamesbecker875]

Never been this early! Great video guys you’re all amazing!

[@jonathanguzman8255]

James Becker right hahahahaha

[@gamermike5279]

Should do a non Rubicon suspension is different right from low model to Rubicon

[@matao87]

Towing with my 2017 Frontier I get much better than that. Our travel trailer is a hair over 5,000 lbs and I get about 12-13mpg on the highway depending on where I am taking it.

[@Jv19979]

What my brothers gets 15mpg without towing i think his is a 2010

[@matao87]

@@Jv19979 I get about 19 on my commute. All highway driving is a little over 20 maybe but I hardly ever do it.

[@Jv19979]

@@matao87 thats cool is it the 4.0l

[@matao87]

@@Jv19979 yeah, 2017 4.0 4x4

[@mobgma]

WENDY's product placement in the backseat.

[@brentvance3958]

Wow. 60k for that truck. I paid 58k for my 2018 F150 King Ranch FX4 and it can tow 12,700 lbs

[@andrewt9204]

Well, the f150 doesn't have quite the off road capabilities with IFS and doesn't have front diff lock, crawl gear, disconnecting sway bars, etc. BUT, I agree, unless you're doing actual trail driving, it's not worth it. Not when you can get a very well equipped XLT crew cab with a 2.7EB that's rated for ~7000lbs towing without having to get 4.10 gears for $37k. Or another 1000 for the V8. Use a bit of the money saved for a lift and larger tires. But I'm not a Jeep guy, so other than serious trail riding, I don't get the point of getting one.

[@tylerboyer7824]

@@andrewt9204 If your serious trail riding. I would think you would want a 2 door jeep or 2 door truck get the smallest wheel base with the best break over and departure angles and it will be the lightest

[@andrewt9204]

@@tylerboyer7824 most definitely. I was just thinking of the people that want something truck like and a Jeep. As with nearly every compromise it doesn't do either one of those things spectacularly.

[@BrianLampright913]

So what? This truck isn’t about max towing if you want that go buy an HD truck. It’s about off road capability with the utility of the bed and taking the top and doors off. That’s what makes this completely unique in the industry.

[@BrianLampright913]

BTW if you attempted to tow 12k with your F150 it would scare the crap out of you. Anybody towing that much needs to be doing it with a heavy duty truck I regularly tow a toy hauler with my Powerstroke Excursion that weighs over 13k loaded and there are times even with that massive and powerful vehicle it’s scary. No way i would do it in an F150.

[@brettimus1864]

I think Jeep really wanted to launch this with the diesel but it didn't play out that way. Get the diesel in this truck and I feel it would take over the class. The price tag, mileage, and all around "Jeep" nature would be justified with that motor more so than this weaker v6.

[@adamton7274]

I think they have been having issues with the GC diesel hopefully its a more polished release but I wouldn't count on it

[@spareparts7630]

These guys do such good reviews. I'm not in the market for a Gladiator but if I was, thanks to these fellas, I think I would know about all there is to know before I walked onto the Jeep lot.

[@brandonbrown3600]

Nah they did awful they gave a price for a loaded model rubicon which they are in which is also one of the lower tow capable models. The base sport is the most tow capable model and has wider axles to add stability when towing and starts at 35 including destination charges. These guys did a shit job.

[@spareparts7630]

@@brandonbrown3600 This isn't the only video they've done on this truck. You have to watch them all.

[@Defender_Tom]

85 octane and e85 are two different things.

[@Crimmeister]

Defender Tom The moment they confused E85 and 85 octane was the moment I had to pause the video and check comments to make sure I wasn’t alone

[@klj2382]

😆 Apparently you don’t have to be Bill Nye the Science Guy to write for these idiots.

[@fixman88]

I noticed no confusion (unless I missed something); they said not to use E85 in it, is all.

[@jamesbeaman6337]

Fixy Clary exactly but I knew the minute Nathan said that, a commenter would call him out on it. Come on, Defender and Jesse, they definitely know the difference between ethanol content and octane.

[@kevt9442]

@@Crimmeister are you high Jesse? You should listen to what they said before you comment.

[@abefrohman1759]

I think the a Gladiator would be amazing with the new a Cummins 2.8 in it.

[@patrickhill2861]

abe frohman they plan on putting a Cummins in the near future

[@brandonlaswiss2974]

I just wondering if TFL can show where the factory trailer brake controller is going to be located I hope they keep the 4 switches in the dash for lights & things

[@dieseldrax]

Something that doesn't get mentioned (or tested) often is how much speed affects fuel economy when towing. I would love to see you guys take a gas and a diesel vehicle with the same trailer and do that loop at 60MPH, 65MPH, and 70MPH to show the difference in fuel economy. I couldn't help but notice the Gladiator was running nearly 4,000RPM just to maintain 70MPH on flat ground while towing that trailer. 8.5MPG is awful. My baby Duramax will get 9-10MPG if I were to tow our nearly-flat-nosed 5,000LB travel trailer at 70MPH and it would be running 3,000-3,500RPM to do it. In comparison, if I tow the same trailer at 60MPH then I average 14-15MPG. 98 miles @ 60MPH would take 1h38m. 98 miles at 70MPH would take 1h24m, a difference of 14 minutes. Running at 60MPH with these mid-size trucks also keeps transmission and oil temps down and reduces the load on the engine, just generally making for a better towing experience. 70MPH is great if you're towing with an HD diesel, but not to much with mid-size trucks. Even the difference between 60MPH and 65MPH is pretty big in terms of fuel economy and load/temps.

[@scottperson9487]

I never saw a single Scrambler towing back in the day. I bet I won't see a Gladiator towing often if ever. It's all about the image, not dong work.

[@DavidWaldrip]

Scott Person Tune in to my channel in a few months my friend. #dowork #towing

[@HKvsGlock]

RON85 isn’t E85. For towing I would still use 87 octane but you could get away with 85 in CO when not towing.

[@mkillen182307]

The Wendy’s bag in the back lol

[@philtripe]

Nathan dont care about money...just pay him in Wendy's and free power wagon and jeep rides

[@jedironin380]

They were channeling Game of Thrones in this episode. ;)

[@Ascendaeus]

They were Overloaded! Test Void! XD

[@mariodesmo]

They should step up on a scale and specify how much weight THAT added to the rig! lol

[@joshua7999]

Product placement. I think I’ll have Wendy’s for lunch now.

[@KenandCarla]

try making this more level by maxing the other trucks as you did the gladiator. We have the gladiator sport with max tow pkg and pull a 5,000 lb micro Minnie trailer and we got 13 mpg overall on a 3,000 mile trip. Love it.

[@michaelsullivan6970]

Interesting how the other midsize trucks all towed closer to their max weight in previous tests. TFL always has to make the jeeps look good

[@specialk2638]

Or Ford, those 2 can do no wrong and if there is something wrong they will nake excuses for them 😂

[@nickschaps4022]

Did I see that right? It used half a tank of fuel on a 98mi loop?!?! Definitely not going to work for towing a trailer on trips, you’d be filling the tank every 3-4hrs!

[@Bubbles99718]

Slow it down to 60 and mpg will go up by 30 to 50%

[@pilotguy1141]

I'm not a huge fan of Fiat but for that price I'm taking the power wagon or Raptor

[@johnnylira3312]

So, Bigger mirrors, and diesal engine option. After bugs and kinks get worked out with every iteration, 2023 is going to be an awesome year!

[@garysisk3431]

You guys still do the best reviews of anyone out there, real world. I will say again as I have on other TFL reviews, the Pentastar is arguably the best NA v6 on the market, BUT, FICA has about run its timeline out. Its time for them to add a turbo engine and get that diesel in the rigs they already have available, and sure the Hemi. The v6 is just a little weak for performance in that rig IF you are going to tow. Running empty on standard sized tires probably OK, its a great engine wouldn't want anything different in my 17 Grand Cherokee.

[@manuelribado6657]

I got 24.3 mpg in highway @ 70 mph. In my city (not hills and regular traffic) I got 19.9 mpg. Jeep Gladiator Sport S with tires all seasons. I driver without push so much the accelerator. I had jeep and toyota for the last 40 years and this is the first that gave me very good mpg

[@Kingcold2002]

Best channel on KZbin 😊💯

[@vburke1]

$59K, slow, towing package that has no TBC, and 8.5 mpg hauling an empty trailer on level road. No thanks.

[@patrickhill2861]

vburke1 you don’t know Jeep

[@charger7022]

I have the pentistar in a Camper converted Promaster and the difference between 62MPH and 70MPH is huge! if I'm on level highway I can get 22.9 MPG keeping the speed around 62mph but if I roll about 70 it drops to 17 mpg . And this is with the van's total weight right at 7900 lbs.

[@isaacsmiranda4902]

Yes it is 2020 Bright White Clear-Coat Jeep Gladiator 3.6L v6 Rubicon Crew Cab Short Bed 8 speed automatic transmission 260 Hp and 277 Torque Mpg Number Is 8.5 Mpg 59K Or More Ulimate Compact Midsize Truck!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

[@YENKOGT]

Thanks

[@lawnguy3267]

Ultimate shitshow. Nobody is buying this for anything other than image.

[@jameshoots8302]

Wish they could bring back the straight 6... it's a beast

[@jaytate491]

So nearly the same db as a vaccum cleaner. Thats funny.

[@killintimeracing1368]

Been here since frame twist

[@billn911]

Fifty Nine Thousand cheeseburgers from the dollar menu. 🍔 That’s one cheeseburger per day for 161 years. Or, 1 Jeep Gladiator.

[@RCjunkie]

How would you call it to a mid size truck? Like a Dodge Dakota,yeas I know they do not make it any more but it has a V6

[@samc3227]

I love the real opinion great videos thanks

[@MrDylanMitchell]

Tows well enough to get by and does better off road than most trucks. Diesel will be the go to for towing. Any news the news on the eco diesel power output? Also like to see you guys find a EcoDiesel to do a dyno test before and after the emissions Flash update.

[@soliloquist]

You guys should really call Jeep out for not having a trailer brake control on this. You mention it, but they should be raked over the coals for creating this and then so heavily marketing the "best in class" towing capability, but not correctly equipping this truck to actually utilize that potential. As an example, was that trailer used for this video even legal? In Colorado it is my understanding that anything over 3,000lb needs trailer brakes. The Gladiator does not have TBC and the hitch did not seem to have a surge brake (1:48). For most States the trailer weight limit is between 3k and 4k lbs before trailer brakes are required by law. So Jeep made a truck that can tow over 7k lbs in some configurations yet did not add an option for a TBC so it could do it legally. This seems like a very poor design choice.

[@ArmyStrongOH37th]

It most certainly can do it legally. In most pickups the brake controller is an option and until a few years ago none of them came with one from the factory. That’s why when you walk in to any trailer store they have them displayed so you can buy one and add it on.

[@soliloquist]

Yes you can add a TBC to a truck so that it can trailer that weight legally. So it still remains that the Gladiator does not have one so it in fact can not trailer that weight legally. You just strengthened my statement.

[@chrishuyler3580]

Can you explain why the tow rating for the manual transmission Gladiator is so much lower than the automatic? Is it a warranty issue related to the clutch, or will the manual transmission overheat quicker? I've always liked towing with manual as the transmission doesn't continuously hunt for the right gear. I haul a 2,500 lb camper with my Wrangler JKU 6 speed and just leave it in 5th on the highway and it has no issue cruising with traffic.

[@timfox2344]

Pretty good considering the only airflow designs taken into account are for heat extraction & air intake... Remove the doors, roof & drop the windshield... it’ll fail the decibel test & you’ll loose a few potato chips... might gain a quarter mpg. 😉

[@sfbroome]

Good video. Since there is no factory brake controller available yet, I am curious to know how you connected your trailer brakes for this video. Does the Gladiator have a prewire socket under the driver side dash like my Grand Cherokee does?

[@chrisE815]

wireless controller

[@DCSHEEP158]

I wonder what the difference would be with the 2.0 turbo or the diesel when it comes.

[@cantho11]

What is the rpm when tow flat surface vs incline mountain side is important due to transmission longevity. If V6 scream 6000 rpm on mountain side going 60mph, how long that transmission will last. Please do a incline towing with RPM video.

[@05Tacoman]

How much better would it be if it was not a Rubicon and had the max trailer tow package?

[@OverlandTT]

I'd like to know the result of the same test without towing too 👍

[@TheDaltonmichaels]

Pretty much all engines with OBD2 detect engine load , i have a scanner that allows me to read engine load on any engine with obd2 live while driving. My point being is all cars with adjust their tuning and transmission shift points and pressures when the load changes , yet you still need tow haul mode for specific reasons , like grade breaking , when you go down hill you no longer have engine load , how is the engine supposed to know what to due when the load goes away? that's why you need a tow haul mode or at least a option to activate grade braking. which you would think a rubicon would have some kind of hill descent control for crawling , maybe they should use the same switch but acts as a highway grade brake when going over a certain speed.

[@henryford2736]

Drag increases exponentially. It's crazy to tow at 70mph. Slow down to 60-65 and save yourself a lot of money in fuel.

[@sonnywilson9125]

I really love this channel these guys are so cool and the video's are very useful when it comes to anything jeep...well the channel is like crack once you start you cant stop

[@dukesjeepsandtrails8511]

Screw that mpg

[@SnohomishTitanoffroad]

Is there a brake control for towing?

[@davidzuravel8723]

Would you use the jeep gladiator with Max tow as a landscape truck/daily driver?

[@bluehaze1990]

If you look under the intake pipe when he opens the hood you can see that it already overheated and spit radiator fluid everywhere.

[@TheDaltonmichaels]

The jeep says specifically not to use E85? or did you mean to say 85 Octane. I thought it was federally mandated all vehicles produced after like 2008 or something be required to have the ability to run on E85.

[@bradleymyrick2315]

It would be cool to know how the base model sport would do against this while towing.

[@b1pig]

Did you guys stop for Frosties in all the other tests? ;)

[@dirrtymurph1591]

I like the Gladiator for being a mid sized truck with with a solid front axle. Just wish they could have a Hemi option or at least an upgraded 4.7L V8 but I'll have to wait for for the diesel review.

[@GodRam1988]

The pentastar is a great all around engine. Surprised the hell out of me for what it is. And I’m a v8 guy all day

[@davismathis845]

Can’t wait for the diesel gladiator test

[@jeffcrenshaw4251]

Isn't the Sport model made more for towing?

[@gandolfthewhite]

So my wife's 2008 Jeep Grand Cherokee with the 5.7 L Hemi gets 9 MPG towing a 22', 7000 lb. travel trailer. Every day driving delivers 13 MPG.

[@jakenorden4556]

Gandolf the White maybe it’s a 6 year difference, but my wife hemi grand Cherokee gets 15-17 city(depends on who’s driving and 24 hwy. hers is a 2014

[@gandolfthewhite]

@@jakenorden4556my wife's Jeep comes with a towing package which has lower gearing.

[@Maverick09171]

Just curious why you mention this? That’s worse than a full size truck?

[@acevent5759]

I went and test drove a Gladiator Rubicon today, and I found that in order to get that thing on the road I really had to push down on the gas peddle. Am I the only one who found the Gladiator to be underpowered??? It was just after a rain, but I felt like it should not have to work that hard to get going. That would make me nervous if I needed to get on and off the highway. any owners have some insight?

[@SoCal_rnr]

Really needs at least the option for the 5.7

[@kahless0173]

Did they do a regular non towing mpg loop and I missed it?

[@infooptimalfitness7720]

So why no run with the diesel?

[@quique325i]

Put a Cummins and I'm all in!

[@wbsa8941]

The Colorado got better mpg with almost 2000 lbs more trailer, so far I have see nothing in the midsize market that beats the Colorado, by at least TFL Truck tests

[@tylerboyer7824]

Personally i would get the baby duramax. What a beast of a motor. and it has exhaust brake.

[@shadowwolfmandan]

@@tylerboyer7824 I'd be curious to see what the duramax would do with a tune.

[@4runner510]

Most people tow way too fast I think 65 should be Max

[@Jv19979]

True

[@1kukini]

I agree. I’m usually 10 under the interstate speed limit when towing.

[@moparkr]

agreed, im in uah with a 70 speed limit on i15 through salt lake city, more times than i can count i will see a "dodge" ram pulling a triple axle fifth wheel in the left lane blowing by me at 80-85 while im going the speed limit, its just crazy. i have a 01 chevy 3500 duramax dually and i pull an old 88 kit companion travel trailer 26 foot. i usually do 65-70. once traffic ahead of me just came to a STOP, my now son in law was behind me and all he said was "what happened? i just saw 4 tire tracks on the road" i never locked up the brakes before on a dualy but im glad it was a 65 mph day, ended up about 4 foot from the stopped traffic ahead of me and of course traffic started moving again after i came to a stop. hate to see how those other guys would do.

[@Jeeps_guns_bbq]

hey sicne you keep driving up and down hwy 76 U need to come over on the other side of Brighton and drop off one of the trucks for me to test for you

[@PlayzLife]

I don't think you are comparing apples to apples. It was known in the beginning during the Gladiator reviews that only the Jeep Gladiator Sport S or Overland was going to be able to deliver the 7,650 lbs towing. The Rubicon version, as you stated, is heavier since it is more equipped for off road. That comes with a lower tow rating unfortunately. It will still be more than the Unlimited 3,500-5,500 regardless, but please try the lower trim packages for efficiency when adding more towing weight. Cheers, Steve