I Need Your HELP with the Jeep Gladiator

[@GIGrandpa]

In the Army, the Infantry use blue disc's behind their crossed rifles. What about just mounting a Rubicon Red disc behind the challenge coin the replaced the Trail Rated badge?

[@Stomper67]

HUAH!! 👍🏼

[@JT_Adventures]

TRLDOC is my vote. Love the red arc brake controller. I put mine on the right side of the steering column. Center console is also an option for the radios if you don’t mind losing that storage space. Heat exchanger for hot water may be helpful.

[@Tradekraft]

As a Marine, I think Doc is very appropriate. Thank you for taking care of us. Much respect.

[@snappersboy]

Brad, consider amber wagger/flasher/caution lights to make the rig more like a “ambulance” but with legal colors.

[@LivingTheDreamUSA]

I’d like to see you install some portals on that JT, instead of a lift. ❤

[@danschramm1397]

Would this work for a vanity plate ? MEDCOR for Medical Corp or MEDCON for Medical Recon, keeping with the Trail Recon theme

[@trailstosomewhere]

Great looking build so far and I cannot wait to see what's next! I like DOCRCN for the plate.

[@roblunnen1653]

how about CORMAN?

[@TinaErwin-e5f]

Love what you have done with Doc. Just throwing out DOCCON for license plate.

[@scotthughes29]

Brad, I’m using the CMM side mirrors that have a connection on top of the interior grab handles…super slick, and sturdy. They ROCK. Take a look as a really good option!

[@trjnsd6874]

“Doc” is Perfect, Doc!

[@edrunyon]

I have the same tire rub marks on my garage entrance, I blamed my wife....

[@Stomper67]

Addressing your radio predicament… consider relocating the MTX575 GMRS to up under the driver-side (Matt over at Ozark Overland Adventures has a decent install tutorial) which will facilitate your goal of a short antenna lead, then install the HAM radio in the glovebox. For a snorkel option, instead of cutting your hood for an external one, maybe consider that Rough Country has one that runs underneath the hood and replaces the passenger side cowling (Cara over at Ozark Overland Adventures runs one) that gives you options to just run as a cold-air intake or swap to the snorkel when you need it. Hope that helps with some ideas! 👍🏼

[@sell1fast]

Named my Glady Grace after God’s Grace

[@jackj2411]

Why don't you use gmrs/ham combo radio? They have them so you can monitor both or one, Talk on one or the other.. One mic, one radio yet still have both.

[@dougenyart9243]

Instead of a lift gears brakes and everything that goes with it get some portals it will let you run up to a forty and give you better brakes and just about 4” of lift this is what I am going to do with my Mojave just a thought you’re probably going to need the bigger fuel tank that evo has I think it’s 40 gallons but then you will not have a spare tire hopefully I am helping you and not making you second guess your self 😂 by the way the 3/7 kilo co coins are bigger and we had them made in brass and nickel plating just in case you wanted to have some made and then you could give them out as well or sell them

[@1870offroad]

Names, JeepMD, JE3PMD, J3EPMD,J33PMD Or GLADMD, GLDMED, GLD8TR, Or MEDRCN, MDRCON, MDRECN

[@christopherlewinski4173]

Don't get hung up on the vet plate.....If you need 7 characters go regular plate. The licence plate name more important than the insignia

[@arjaitheoriginal]

TRLMED is my favorite

[@jamesherman2808]

Brad, I can’t remember what you said your wife did in the Navy, but since you talked so much in this video about her having space in the front seat I was thinking DOCBAR or BARDOC for Brad and Regina DOC or DOC Brad and Regina. I like a bunch of the other comments/suggestions as well that keep you IDC/Navy Corpsman in the name. I was Marine Corps Infantry guy and two of my sons are Navy. Great build so far.

[@andrei-eugenpop7100]

Hi Brad! How about something like 4XMASH for a name. It would be a great tribute for the MASH units that served in conflicts as well as the TV series. Greetings from Romania and have a great new year!

[@TrailRecon]

Cool idea but MASH units were Army and I'm paying tribute to my days in the Navy. Appreciate the thought. Happy New Year to you!

[@norm5785]

What a plan. Thank you for sharing. Everyone stay safe, warm, happy and healthy. From Henrico County Virginia

[@mitchellmelvin8009]

For the plate. 1941Md. Just an idea

[@Upnorth_overland]

GoArmy is only 6 characters 😉

[@dougteal6610]

Im excited to see what lift you go with. I know another youtuber with a really cool blue jeep gladiador that runs a clayton lift and he seem pretty happy lol.

[@dmerc374]

Doc! Excellent name! Even wears the obligatory white coat!

[@earlhamil731]

Goose Gear needs drawers in their seat deletes. Since you don’t have a diesel, check out Genesis Off-road dual battery kit. Two full size batteries under the hood.

[@LivingTheDreamUSA]

Merry Christmas Eve TrailRecon family!!! 🎉

[@ac2fv]

First, have a brass ring made to go around the challenge coin. There has to be someone out in CA that can machine something up. License is "TR DOC". Merry Christmas!

[@dennisr7452]

Your Gladiator project is a great idea. Have you thought about FSTAID as your license plate?

[@TrailRecon]

It's on the possibility list... and it's not taken!

[@sierraslim]

Please respond. Brad, what GRMS handheld radio did you decide you liked the best? When you were out with your son you were trying two different brands which one did you decide on.

[@allmightygreat1892]

Enjoyed your christmas light story. Here in chicago we shovel out the 3 foot snow drifts around vehicle to open the door. Bring extra food water coat and blanket after reinstalling battery after an afternoon thaw inside garage due to negative 26 below zero temps. Full tank of gas and jumper cables and cell phone battery fully charged . Now its time to go enjoy christmas lights.

[@AshesC1]

Thanks for sharing your vision and passion. For the brake controller, have you thought of getting a switch cover to prevent the accidental turning? Amazon has a Power Push Button Switch Cover that might work. Merry Christmas and hope to see you the next time you are in Virginia.

[@TrailRecon]

I'll have to keep an eye on it, I think it will work were it is now that Regena knows were it is.

[@oxdogoxSF]

The Tazer has a great camera hack that brings up the rear cam on turn signal. It helps when running without side mirrors and I find it great in the big city keeping an eye on cyclist coming up the sides.

[@victorcavazos2762]

but the tazer also has alot of issues and will run your battery flat from time to time, since it leaves the third brake light on at times or keep the radio on but on a black screen,

[@oxdogoxSF]

@@victorcavazos2762 Hmmm I've run it 3 years in my Mojave without a problem. I originally installed it to add the front facing cam but use it for a bunch of features including the stop start delete.

[@victorcavazos2762]

I use all the features but on my 22 rubicon gladiator for the past 3 months it has been getting stuck on some settings like sometimes all the lights flash/strobe like the light show for no reason, I’m just unlocking it, the third brake sometimes stays on and I have to disconnect the tazer and plug back in to make stop and reset, after a couple of days I have to reset the tazer since it’s just doesn’t have power, and my camera turn signal doesn’t work anymore, if I go thru the settings on the steering wheel when I can’t to change something it just freezes and I have to unplug and reset and the issue repeats, I feel it’s just the tazer that bad but customer support is like non existent

[@oxdogoxSF]

@@victorcavazos2762 Interesting... I haven't used any of the light show features and have been pretty reluctant to turn on the security pin thinking things like this might happen. Have you reached out to the developer? He's been pretty responsive when I had problems in the past.

[@ctrlnull7228]

This is a horrible feature if you use maps. On unfamiliar highways or roads the worst thing is for me to lose my maps right before a turn. Also it gets stuck and comes up at the worst possible time. It simply does not work for me as much as I drive. Same Mojave, that's a no for me

[@Tijuanajeepclub]

Hey Brad get the Digital Black Plate is Legal in California and actually it is customizable so you can change the letters on the plate whenever you want to. You can also display special message in case of an emergency if the vehicle got stolen you can actually display stolen in the plate or amber alert, check it out you may like it.

[@TrailRecon]

I've seen those, pretty interesting. May have to take a closure look.

[@InGratitudeIam]

That's a great rig, only to become even better. With the Red Arc Brake Controller, I've found that mounting the control in the middle somewhere has proven to be beneficial for me. The reason is that if I have my hands full and need both hands on the wheel, the co-pilot can make the necessary adjustments. And, if I'm flying solo, I can still reach the controller quite easily and it doesn't get bumped. YMMV.

[@GentleGiantFan]

Do you really need a snorkel? Imo, a lot of your other vehicles didn't seem to have them so I think that's more a want vs a need compared to the other items on your list.

[@skysurfer5cva]

DOCDOC, so you can tell Doc-Doc jokes out on the trail. :-) Seriously, though, if you had seven characters, I would suggest GLAD[iator]DOC.

[@selahtenney3018]

Great job! Suggestion for the lic. plate: 911 4X4

[@donmontalvo1]

I love watching your videos, I get so many ideas. With regard to radios. I mounted my HAM/GMRS/CB bodies under the driver's seat, the mics are mounted with the faceplates on a Lido Radio seat rail mount. HAM antenna is on a driver side hood mount, GMRS antenna is on the right of my spare tire mount, and the CB antenna is on the left of my spare tire mount. Easy to route wires under my Goose Gear full plate (rear seat delete on 2021 JLUR). Would love to see what you're doing for off grid power on the Gladiator.

[@TheDarkestOne37]

Brad, for radio face plate mounting, have you thought of getting the Vector Offroad e-dock? It goes all the way across the dash and you can mount things anywhere on it. I just installed one on my dash.

[@clarkbrown5367]

Personal Plate thought GLADDR OR DRGLAD. Not sure if it’s a little hokey or not. Just popped into my head. Love what you are doing. Thanks

[@richg657]

Just purchased my first Jeep, and it's a Gladiator. Your channel provides so much information and that is what I'm going to need as a newbie. Thank you!

[@TrailRecon]

Congrats on the new Jeep!

[@daved6464]

Just got my Gladiator Willys. Looking forward to the build.

[@jasontalley2814]

MUDDOC FOR THE PLATE NAME

[@sadsciuidae3425]

my vote is use a trailer ... set the J-G up for mobility then switch the med trailer out for your overland trailer and youve got dual purpose flexibility.

[@ATLbackpacking]

DR TRL

[@stevenyabsley6331]

Here are some plate ideas... JEEPADV 4X4AID TRAILMD RSCUJEP MUDMED JEEPHLP TRKDOC 4X4LIFE OFFRDOC XTRMRES DRT-DOC JEEPREZ 4X4CARE MUDMDIC 4X1STAID

[@terratechoffroad9665]

Licence Plate idea for Doc - BNDAID 🇨🇦

[@TrailRecon]

LOL. Love that, but it's already taken

[@dannykrauskopf7404]

In the CAF Starlight is used as the Pro word for Medics, so maybe for your plate STRLTE could be a possibility. Well being from up north in Canada and also Ex Military your KZbin page is Awesome, and I myself have a 2023 Gladiator Rubicon. Merry Christmas and a Very Happy New Year!!!

[@alexcosta7020]

TRLDOC has my vote, but if you want a bit of humor, I submit the following: OW FIXR, BNDAID, or simply RESCUE In regards to the coffee maker, there are some companies out there that make popouts for the blank triangular space in the body panel behind the back doors. Usually I've seen Rotopax fuel cans put there, but I'll bet you could fit a small Nespresso machine in there instead. Wiring for power may be a headache, but you do have the gap between the bed and the cab.

[@johnframe5456]

For your Snorkel, I would consider the Rugged Ridge snorkel kit because it installs under the hood and comes out the passenger side cowl panel which will allow you to leave your antenna right were it is. I run this snorkel kit and have had no issues.

[@71peppy71]

CORMAN plate name

[@Temptd2]

LOVE the name DOC for your new build! How about IAMDOC for the plate (that's a capital i there at the beginning, hard to tell with this font)? Or maybe DOC 4U. I name all my vehicles too. My current 2023 Jeep Grand Cherokee, also white, is Blanca! :) Fun to watch what you have in mind for Doc!

[@ScubaDaveGSXR]

Not only are those hydraulic hood shocks worth their weight in gold due to the convenience of not having that hood lift arm in the way.. but think about this: Ever been to Anza Borrego and had the wind blow at your hood hard enough to lift it up and then it subsequently almost come slamming down on your hands/head? Yeah, almost happened to me w/ my old JK at TDS ‘13. Never again. Always get that CHEAP mod. Safety Safety Safety. Also doesn’t hurt that it also provides more room/access to the engine-As you can see in this video, it lifts it higher. The stock arm didn’t even reach anymore!

[@rotorwash6788]

TWERP => The Wyatt Earp. You know the White Hat Cowboy friend of "Doc" Holliday. You are the twerp friend of "Doc".

[@dennisthompson7707]

I use my Jeep in Search & Rescue, I installed my A piller lights on a angle facing out. They work great on night call outs that way. As for license plate, TRLDOC for trail doc.

[@phloughtgnarpsehs7263]

Hey Brad-you may have already found this out, but Mopar makes mirrors specifically for those tube doors. Aptly named..”Tube door mirror kit”. You must have gotten the other ones, the …..”Doors-off mirror kit”

[@stephenwhelan901]

Im not sure if you have the room, but you may want to consider moving that anderson connection port. Below the bumper might get damaged when dragging the back end. I had my anderson connector placed next to the license plate with a flush mount anderson connection port. Have fun with your build!

[@chuckw6099]

I miss my Gladiator Rubicon. I traded that in for a Grand Cherokee 4xe because I was spoiled by the power. If Jeep puts in the 4xe or 3.0 Hurricane into the Gladiator, I would definitely be looking at these again. Semper Fi!

[@j.b.708]

I'm glad you are moving the antenna. That's too close to someone's face for 50 watts of 467ish mhz energy. I wish people would stop doing that. Ok for CB maybe at 4 watts, not ok for 50 watts of gmrs.

[@twohandsandaradio]

MNYPIT would be my choice of plate. LOL Just teasing. TRLDOC. That's it.

[@Airwaves-Radio]

You can extend the coax cable by using a barrel plug, which is an adapter that has a female connector on both ends. This will allow to attach an extension cable onto the existing cable, and to move the antenna to the other side of the vehicle.

[@TrailRecon]

I guess I always worry about loss of signal strength anytime I add connections, I'm sure it's fine for this application, but keeping wires as short and direct as possible is my plan.

[@R32vdubb]

Rule of thumb, loss for every “splice” on RG-6 coaxial cable is 4-6db. Won’t make a significant impact

[@larshamilton40]

i have the FLex era 1's on my Gladiator bumper, right under the low profile bullbar (in front of the winch), look great with the amber backlight..amazingly bright! #JEEPMD

[@helloimjuly]

Doc doesn't make much sense at all. Newer Jeeps haven't "earned" the right to be called Doc. Take an old scrambler or other successful Jeep and call it Doc. NOT a gladiator. I actually laughed when you said the name.

[@BlackJeepConvertible]

WHAT YOU NEED IS A MYTOP FOR YOUR GLADIATOR

[@jonfishbough9497]

I have ridden with an ambulance company and have you thought about having communication capability from the rear part of the vehicle so you can talk with higher level medical and even possibly other medical or emergency services responding with / to your location when you’re with a patient. I don’t know it’s an issue, I don’t have a jeep and cannot visualize the space yet as I haven’t fully watched all the videos yet.

[@dhooker68]

Late to this video. Be careful mounting you other radio next to the other, in the glove box. They do need some ventilation/cooling ability. Just sayin. Looking good Doc!

[@philippatterson735]

Hey Brad, Mine is RESQNU. I'm a FF in SC. Play on the fire rescue. Plus the Jeep Rescue concept

[@kentonseydellaolcp4785]

"QAKSHK" more room in your Gladiator than the "Quack Shack" on a Sturgeon class Fast Attack Submarine.

[@blarsen8]

Mistake 1, buying an overpriced, underpowered, overgvm’d pos car to go camping in your favorite spots and drink coffee…

[@stevenhoffman2003]

The Alaska trip you had planned before the COVID changed your plans. Are you ever going to plan that trip again?

[@jtrlatinist2227]

I second the red disc behind the challenge coin. I’m probably going to do the blue disc on my infantry theme build. Thanks for the challenge coin idea Carolina metal Masters has some really cool discrete mirrors As far as name jep doc or trl doc or rcn doc recon doc How did you attach the challenge coin ?

[@KentOlsen]

I installed my Yaesu FTM-1000 under the rear seat. I then ran the cable up to the dash and installlted the head unit on a 67 Designs arm. I can email you a picture of it.

[@Merlinofmight]

My Plate suggestion is RECDOC. good luck picking one.

[@DavidNWallis]

Brad on your tube doors look at UTV mirrors they clamp to the Rollbar, what kind of camper shell you getting

[@overlandready]

Firstly, the two antennas are too close together you'll basically burn the input out on the other radio as it will be constantly getting high voltage to it's input circuits, it can't handle that for long. secondly, low antenna height is bad, get it as high as you can, so on the roof is good. I'd have not put the trailer brake controller on the outside of the driver's centreline, it needs to be more centre console where you can touch it when you need brake control or easily adjusted when required, I'd plug the hole you made and move it. Nice list, you ought to split that into necessary and wants, so prioritise the necessary and then play with the wants. Don't like the doors, and no mirrors is illegal here, you'd not be able to drive it in the UK like that.

[@frankferber3225]

Doc is a great name. I think TRLDOC would be a fitting tag choice. It’s combining Trail Recon and Doc

[@KMac1982]

License plate “DOC RCN”

[@jameskocsis8537]

Brad, I love watching your videos and so excited you have a gladiator back in the stable as it was the old gladiator that brought me to your channel. I love that you are doing the first aid theme, as a former EMT I can truly appreciate the value of what you are doing. I am wondering if you can share with your viewers where they can get some basic first aid training and also if there is training that may be more valuable for those off-roading or out in nature in general. So excited to see the end product!!

[@moodyjan]

for the plate DOC MED //\\ DOCUSM

[@BattlePhrog165]

"800MG" license plate!

[@Reconrosa8653]

Devil doc dvldoc

[@iiamlost]

Are you using the 67 designs mounting solution to the dash for your phone and iPad? Is it pretty solid and doesn’t move around while on trails?

[@ViolatioNVibratioN]

I'm a noob to the Gladiator, but I thought the molle on the back of the seats was for the Mojave? Thx in advanced!

[@happyhotspring3501]

A couple of suggestions for where to mount the main ham radio: I think you might consider locating the main transceiver unit itself somewhere in the area where you're going to remove the rear seats. It should be ventilated and possibly a fan added if it's going to be within an enclosure. Also, I think your idea on where to locate the detachable face is a good location.👍 I guess for sure you're going to have a VHF, UHF, (2 m, 70cm ), transceiver so you can access repeater's, but is the ham radio also going to have HF capabilities?... ...And be just one all in one radio... ...70cm, 2m, 160m - 10 m & 6m? If so, it will make a difference on DC current in regards to the wiring; IE: correct wire gauge to power the unit, how to design an enclosure, route coax and also where to install the antennas.

[@chipfernandez2508]

I have Mopar mirrors mounted directly to my Mopar Tube doors. You bought the wrong set. There's also a set of doors off mirrors that you have in lieu of the ones that mount to the Trail doors..

[@venture.explore.discover]

Looking awesome! Happy holidays to you, the Trail Recon family, and the entire Trail Recon community! For the name, how about just DOC JT or JT DOC?

[@bobbyfanman1734]

that was going to be my suggestion too, so 2x for DOC JT or JT DOC

[@2beezavd]

Video's are awesome I'm building a Gladiator too. Love the coin add on how did you make it stick. ( DRTDOC)

[@danerobertson7109]

HLPOTW "Help On the way"

[@seancanoy]

Either TRLRCN or TRLDOC would be cool and appropriate!

[@jkit3258]

I use UTV mirrors that clamp directly to the tubes of the Mopar Tube Doors.

[@algarinthompson8749]

Brad, DOC is the perfect name. When I see a doctor I think the white lab coat, being that DOC is white the name fits.

[@Dawg85]

Just do either Navy blue or Marine Corps red behind your Corpsman’s Badge.

[@bretpemberton2968]

I retired as an IDC and Diving Med Tech in 89. Can you tell me where you got the IDC Challenge coin

[@PrincessTS01]

DocRcn

[@tedtaylor5388]

Why not use a single radio for both Ham and GMRS? I use a Motorola XTL5000 in my Jeep which is awesome, but it's UHF only. So it's fine for 70cm and GMRS. But there are several radios that will do both. I have Icom ID5100 in my RV that would be an excellent choice.Besides being dual band, it has two full receivers so you can monitor two channels. Without having to scan. Either will outperform the Midland unit you currently have.

[@paulthelefty]

What radio is FCC legal for both amateur and GMRS? I don’t know of any… even though I also do this… He is too high profile to run that way; not a risk he should be taking.

[@rkendsley7561]

@@paulthelefty If you want an inexpensive portalble, the New Baofeng GT-5R radios are FCC compliant for 2M & GMRS.

[@can5projects563]

I Love Your Jeep Totally Awesome Hello from Australia New Subscriber Here

[@jrestifo]

Mopar part #77072562AB says mirror relocation kit for tube doors...not sure if that's what you have...

[@kevinwalsh125]

The IDC NEC (L10A or 8425?) would be another Easter egg.