How we set up our Gladiator to tow our RV - Gear, Gadgets, and Go!

[@TheRealYaro]

You deserve more accolades for your choice of camera angles. Way better than even so-called “OEM” instructional videos. Great job!

[@AZDIYGuy]

Wow. Thanks! That means a lot. I'm still learning, but had a lot of fun doing this one.

[@TheRealYaro]

@@AZDIYGuy Honestly, you should pitch a show to one of the networks. Your editing is amazing too!

[@michaelbrenner2233]

You certainly are very security-minded. Seeing all the different theft-prevention devices was very helpful.

[@Oilngld]

Yeah, that security set up reminded me of Pee Wee Herman's lock and chain set up on his bicycle....😅. Still the video was great...anyone thinking of towing with a gladiator needs to watch this video. I have a mojave...no one seems to be towing with one and making vids...probably cause the suspension is a horrible idea for towing anything over 2500lbs. I'll definitely need a weight distribution bar and trailer brake set up.

[@Oilngld]

Great vid bud!

[@jayjackson6005]

You are a BAD man! Thank you; Love this video!!!!! (Atlanta, GA).

[@UTemHorns]

Jeep Glad owner researching RV(ing.) Thank you for the nice tips.

[@AZDIYGuy]

You got it! Good luck and have fun adventures!

[@Stanf954]

Great review. I do almost the same thing as you with my Grand Cherokee. . Love the R3 Recurve WDH for my Gulfstream Vintage Cruiser. The Jeep GC handles it effortlessly being only 3400 lbs UVW and 23 ft.

[@thomashorn2964]

John, thanks for putting together this great video! Thorn-Engineering greatly appreciates it and the Jack Ass picture is one of my four (4) year old's (Wyatt) favorite!!

[@AZDIYGuy]

You got it! Your adapters are a great solution.

[@LionelJohnston]

Great video. What bike rack is on your hitch?

[@AZDIYGuy]

Thanks Lionel, it's a Jack-It: Let's Go Aero - 429756 Jack-It Double Bike Carrier System a.co/d/21jM0YZ

[@srtamplification]

I don't know what year model your Jeep is, but my '22 Gladiator has U-Connect and works with both iPhone and Android phones. Just plug your phone into usb port and you get all the navigation, media and call features of your phone on the entertainment screen, without having to touch your phone. I put my phone in the little space between the cup holders on the center console. That would free up some space on your elaborate dash mounting tree.

[@AZDIYGuy]

Yes, this is a 2021 and does have the same capability and I do have it connected for nav etc. It's just nice to have it up there instead of in the console area during long trips. I've recently started using the Motorola adapter for wireless Android Auto for day to day, but long trips I still like to plug in to keep a charge.

[@robertkoch1327]

Nice review, I do most of the same when pulling our Cruiser RV Hitch with my Mojave, Mopar has a brake controller that replaces the cig lighter in the dash , nice clean install, I also use the camera on the back of the trailer as a rear view mirror, I just hard wired it to 12 v with a QD for removal We keep a 5 gal bucket to put water in black tank, I store it over the electric trailer jack, hang the safety chains on the bail, keeps my jack out of the rain

[@AZDIYGuy]

Thanks Robert! I did look at the Mopar controller, but didn't want to give up that 12 volt outlet used by the other widgets. I do need to solve the protection of the trailer jack. I may just use that bucket idea.

[@PyreniusGaming]

Loved the video. Just bought a Gladiator Sport S with Max Tow. Eventually we want to tow a camper so your video was very informative and fun to watch!

[@AZDIYGuy]

Thanks! I hope you have a great time with it. My earlier "How's it tow?" video gets deeper into the weights and towing experience if you want to check it out.

[@PyreniusGaming]

@@AZDIYGuy haha, i actually just watched that one as well. Also, watched the 'death wobble' video just now. YIKES!

[@Duhaubetahiks]

I really don’t miss my Gladiator! Thank you for your video!

[@AZDIYGuy]

Thanks, I still like the Gladiator for the most part, but admit it's really frustrating to have several quality issues in a modern, high price tag vehicle.

[@stevengibson4997]

Nice set up, we just got our gladiator to tow our micro minnie. I seen your Utah is empty if you ever come up here stop in and say hello, would love a group photo.

[@AZDIYGuy]

That would be great Utah has got to be on our visit list. Enjoy your setup!

[@scottmacdonald6498]

Lions lets go for the super bowl

[@AZDIYGuy]

Right on man!!! I'll be watching 👍

[@gregarmour4451]

Great video by the way . Super Educational.

[@AZDIYGuy]

Thanks Greg!

[@bobvedder2451]

I am going to pick up a toy hauler trailer soon. Your vid is very helpful.

[@AZDIYGuy]

Awesome - Have a great time with it!

[@seansolina895]

this was great

[@gregmoessner3104]

Maybe Jeep should have a trailer mirror option

[@AZDIYGuy]

That would be slick!

[@jeremyspecce]

I’m a little confused about the wiggle stopping clamp. Once the trailer is on and the bars are tensioned that shouldn’t move at all in my experience. If you’re driving around without the trailer it’s a heck of a lot faster to take off the hitch than to bolt on that gadget, and it could save your shins!

[@AZDIYGuy]

I was getting a lot of banging around back there, enough to make me think something was wrong. Adding that clamp stopped the extra noise. Maybe my hitch shank is a little narrow.

[@jeremyspecce]

Quite surprised the max tow doesn’t come with a brake controller!

[@AZDIYGuy]

Maybe it does now. As I recall, I was waiting for the Jeep one to come out, then it was hard to get. I'd installed this one in the 2020 regular tow, so I stuck with it when I traded to the 2021 max tow. I didn't want to give up my 12v outlet either.

[@lauriebidwell-x2q]

What are you using for mirror extenders? 2020 Jeep Gladiator?

[@AZDIYGuy]

HI Laurie - It's a 2021 Gladiator, but I had a 2020 previously and it is the same setup. I use the rampage mirrors from Amazon, which are for earlier model jeeps, but there are really cool adaptors from Thorn Engineering (sells via eBay) that make them work with current models. Here are the links: Rampage Towing Mirror Extensions (Needs Adaptor for Gladiator): amzn.to/3PNXn1t • Jeep Tow Mirror Adaptors (For Rampage Mirrors): www.ebay.com/itm/334364655503 I'm really happy with the setup.

[@chadkoller7809]

Great job. What’s the weight and length of your trailer

[@AZDIYGuy]

25' 6" Winnebago 2306 bhs that weighs 4500 dry. We haul with tanks empty. I have another video here where I go deeper into specs and towing.

[@gregarmour4451]

We are thinking about getting a camper for our Gladiator. How big is your camper ?

[@AZDIYGuy]

25' 6" x 7' wide. 4500 lbs dry. I would not go any heavier. The Gladiator has the Max Tow package as well. More details on our setup: kzbin.info/www/bejne/qnbEnoycp7Gbldk

[@marnelemke3410]

Hubby and I found this to be very helpful. What is the Jeep towing recommend weight and trailer weight ( of yours). We have 2021 gladiator with 6000 towing

[@AZDIYGuy]

I have a 2021 Sport S with the Max Tow package, so it is rated to 7650 lbs. I wouldn't want to get close to that. Our trailer is 4600 dry and we pull it with empty tanks and not too loaded. All the specs are in this video: kzbin.info/www/bejne/qnbEnoycp7Gbldk

[@Fox09Matt]

What’s the dry weight of your trailer?

[@AZDIYGuy]

@@Fox09Matt It's a bit over 4,500 dry. We tow with empty tanks to keep the weight down. Here's my original video with stats and towing experience: kzbin.info/www/bejne/qnbEnoycp7Gbldksi=hz9DbAAtyNU0AHR8

[@flatheadfletch]

New subscriber here. I have the 2020 Gladiator ZF 8 speed 3:73 with nitto 35’s. I have a 2020 nobo 168 off road camper. I’m loving your setup for towing. The hitch is what I need info on. Mine is overland package. Dana Hd 44 front n rear but no hitch ! ?

[@AZDIYGuy]

With this Sport S Max Tow, the hitch receiver was included. It also got wider axles, a beefier alternator, fan(?) and maybe some other stuff to get the tow rating up to 7,650 lbs. I'm not sure what weight limit can be obtained by adding a hitch receiver to a Gladdy without one of the tow packages. Thanks for the sub!

[@flatheadfletch]

@@AZDIYGuy Personally I think the wider axle thing is just marketing. I climbed under the rubicon the Mojave and the overland and the axles look identical with a slight milling difference right close to the hub. Mine are Dana 44hd I didn’t see where they could market any actual difference

[@bryanstaten5585]

What trim level is your gladiator and its tow capacity?

[@AZDIYGuy]

2021 Sport S with Max Tow. Capacity 7,650 lbs.

[@dariobugallo4674]

Hello, the hitch tightened that you used, was the 1.25 in or the 2 in.... Thanks..

[@AZDIYGuy]

Hi Dario. I definitely need a 2" for my application, but the one I purchased does both sizes. Here's the Liberrway tightener I purchased from Amazon: amzn.to/3SZJHTk Best wishes!

[@dariobugallo4674]

@@AZDIYGuy Thanks for the info ... I appreciate it....

[@cindynoemi09]

Were did you get the extended mirrors? I cant find them in Amazon

[@AZDIYGuy]

Hi Cindy, It's a two-piece setup. I have the links in the video description but here are the shortcuts: (1) The Rampage Mirrors are on Amazon: amzn.to/3PNXn1t They will NOT work by themselves, you will need need to add: (2) The Thorn Engineering adapters to make them fit a Gladiator are on eBay: www.ebay.com/itm/334364655503 Enjoy!!!

[@420ranz]

what is your trailer specs? are you towing it dry or fully loaded? i have a gladiator rubicon on 37's - towed 30' trailer roughly 5500lbs(Dry), it was screaming! i wonder if a re-gear would help.

[@AZDIYGuy]

Our trailer is 25'6" and 4500 dry. It does rev high especially uphill. Sport S with Max Tow on factory wheels and tires. All the specs are in this video: kzbin.info/www/bejne/qnbEnoycp7Gbldk

[@seansolina895]

what kind of gas mileage do you get when you haul that? What speeds do you slow to when you're uphill? I have a Gladiator too and was wondering. Looking to get a Bago, and saw your channel.

[@AZDIYGuy]

Gas mileage goes to about 10 on average, cross country. Uphill depends, some mountain stuff gets slow, like hanging around with the big rigs crawling along at 20 mph.

[@seansolina895]

Yeah, I got the Overland Gladiator with the 6 speed auto, not the 8 speed auto. I think my mileage will be worse.

[@AZDIYGuy]

@@seansolina895 I suspect so, maybe get one of the lighter Micro Minnie's. This is a Max Tow, Sport so it's the highest tow capacity of the Gladiators, but I still wish my RV was a bit lighter.

[@IndefiniteGentlemen]

I really would not recommend a gladiator to tow anything up a hill. You will slow down to 30 mph on any decent grade. 260lb-ft just isn't enough torque to tow. Unless all you are doing is towing on flat land at 60mph, seriously-- get a full size truck-- that's what they're for.

[@mommak7646]

What is the weight of your rv?

[@AZDIYGuy]

4,500 dry and empty.

[@truthdefenders-]

"I like to loosen this here, it's the sway arm thing I guess" 😂😂 sure just go on loosening crap you don't know what it holds together 😂.

[@AZDIYGuy]

Interesting takeaway 🤔. Happy travels.

[@ceciliopalomares-hernandez9411]

Where do you get your airbag setup ?

[@AZDIYGuy]

Amazon: kzbin.info?event=video_description&redir_token=QUFFLUhqbWpWemFLdzFzQ2lJaDNjREx3Q1F5OFYzVWdod3xBQ3Jtc0ttTmt4Nzg2RHhTdXBycjF6Z25NNTkybWt2OEhTZ2g3NndIRTFRTE1sTXBiVVZuNDVjZF9PcEdjOVFOMm93eTJlUmQ0RnBpQTF2WTBYVlJhakJkYWZES0taaEc2T0FRc2xQRHZ4bWVxcnlMZ2VNcnh3MA&q=https%3A%2F%2Famzn.to%2F3z4HtsN&v=MP-bq6_Hs3s

[@shanonqual759]

Buy a real truck and you won't have to do all the BS!!!!

[@AZDIYGuy]

What do you suggest? I do like to tow with the Gladiator but I keep telling it, "Prove yourself brave, truthful and unselfish, and someday you will be a real truck!"

[@flatheadfletch]

Always jealous haters out their !

[@isaacberkuta3837]

Haha nearly all this stuff is the same stuff you’d need for any vehicle if you are going to toe large loads safely

[@AZDIYGuy]

@@isaacberkuta3837 Yep, that's true.

[@prinnvandegrift9776]

Try to take your doors and top off your “real truck “!