Nothing Better Than A Jeep Gladiator? Here's Why I Built This Instead Of A Land Cruiser!

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[@jaimegomez9430]

Beginning of the video: There is nothing better on the market for overlanding. End of the video: I am selling my Gladiator.

[@brentworls8509]

Can hear Matt at Sand Hollow... "So, we got a call." Weight is your enemy off road.

[@normt430]

Watching Ander in his Hummer H2 and they say it is too heavy at +6,000 lbs!

[@bigslacker666]

When he said 7900 I about flipped. I drive a 2nd gen Raptor and even loaded with camping gear and the family I'm not even within 1k of him.

[@chir0pter]

@@bigslacker666 have you weighed it?

[@vvk]

I am so glad I saw this video so I know how much I am saving by just going camping instead of "overlanding" :)

[@eeleye4]

Same bro lol. I literally can get anywhere I want to camp with my stock Tacoma trail edition. I have a traditional camping set up with all I need and more. It's way better that way cause then it frees my truck up to go hunting and I don't have to pack camp out every time I want to drive somewhere.

[@rl9810]

But how do you adventure signal? Do you strap your tent to the side of your car? Do you strap your firewood to your front bumper? Do you tape your flashlights to your hood? How do people know that you are an Adventurer™ ready to embark on a mission on a moment's notice?

[@SimplyCarReviews]

I did a budget build overlander on my TRD OFFROAD Tacoma 6 speed manual lift, hidden winch, topper,skid plate, recovery gear, method wheels and tires, cooler, ditch lights and (let's not forget the snorkel)other various items for a a fraction of what he did. I use a pop uptent that I can walk in and out of set up and breakdown 5 to 10 min. Vehicle coat me 36,000$ out the door... the extra gear? $5,000. All in about $41,000 to 42,000. Majority of the price went to quality tires ironically same tires that are on this rig. General Grabber x3. Don't get me wrong love the rig. Infact I now also have a Gladiator Rubicon ( with manual transmission) that I will also do a budget / stock plus build with.

[@brentworls8509]

@@rl9810 I strap dead deer on top of the JKUs winch. Those are my show farkles. I don't need recovery boards and tent tops to get legit.

[@thomaskrutulis2289]

Lol. The good ol days when men were men 🏕

[@rl9810]

"Really good in the snow. I was probably about 15 in the snow. Yeah, I was dragging 4 Runners who were stuck." "I'm waiting for springs to come out that will handle the constant heavy load [that I've decided to go ahead and run until those springs come out.]" This is the guy you meet at a trialhead and then slowly just walk away while he's talking and without him even really noticing.

[@donleamon8653]

And/or you find out he is tagging along on your trek, because he is someone’s buddy. Then you quickly access the rig and the attitude and just know at some point, this guy is really going to try your off-road patience. You also hope he is not going to slow you down due to stupidity and lack of skill.

[@6point1hemi]

Nailed it.

[@chir0pter]

he's "director of communications" for Overland Expo, it sounds like building a sweet rig and then talking about it is pretty much his job description tho

[@bspizzledizzle]

This guy is who people are thinking of when they make fun of overlanders lol

[@texlee1640]

Lol, accurate.

[@Redneck_Wizard]

At least he actually off roads unlike 98% of people with Jeeps/4x4s.

[@LukeEdward]

Any person who tells you that when they bought their second bumper, they “…saved some money…” has to be taken with a grain of salt.

[@BullittKid08]

@I QUIT YT yeah the sucky part of this hobby is having to sell your old shit to get the new shit

[@krasnaludek298]

Pretty sure he gets products at Wholesale based on his role in the industry. That might be the context of his message.

[@J.Young808]

Baja Designs are the rear lights. Did you even select the parts for your build? BD is really huge in the Off Road market and you are an exec of Overland Expo and don’t know them?

[@canyonero2050]

He was super proud to proclaim that he spent 100k on it. But he gonna sell it for 75k. Dont ask this guy for help with your financials lol.

[@overlandpup4507]

More like sell it for $35k. Mods are personal and to not translate to resale value.

[@brentworls8509]

@@overlandpup4507 And he'll keep his millennial nest tent, strip off other parts. And settle for Under $40k.

[@chir0pter]

@@overlandpup4507 really now, it's not like he put 30k of angry eyes and forgiato wheels on it. There's a buyer who wants probably at least 80% of the stuff he's got on this- fridge, seat delete, battery, rear canopy, etc.

[@ShipyardWelder]

Mods lower the value of any vehicle no matter how valuable YOU think the mod is....

[@chir0pter]

@@ShipyardWelder sure bud 🤣

[@Ducs4life]

8 thousand pounds... That poor anemic engine and brakes. That truck qualifies as "heavily used". No wonder he is selling, but wanting 75,000? No way. Better off parting out all the mods. I wouldn't give you 50k for it.

[@Troche571]

I wouldn't waist the $$$, I would build my own.

[@EJPinter]

With all the mods I would definitely do it for 50k and then I would sell a lot of the mods lmao that has way too much weight on that.

[@jamesc.5734]

If your going to change everything, why not start with the base model?

[@lifeoutdoors3953]

Because he’s got the money bro

[@groot_offroad2958]

To be fair he didn’t have to add lockers or front disconnect.

[@krasnaludek298]

The axles, swaybar disconnect, lockers, & crawl ratio is different in the Rubi. I believe that a Sport can he had with 4.56 gearing now, but it also used to be that you’re stuck with 3.73s & those are not cutting it with 35”+ tires.

[@XxCrankyMoosexX]

@@groot_offroad2958 That’s a good point. However, with bloated Jeep prices I still wonder if he would’ve saved money getting ARB lockers cause those “only” run a few thousand and he already has the compressor anyway. It’s still a lot of money, but I’m not sure of the difference between this trim and lower model. The cynical part of me says he wanted the clout of the rubi badge. It’s not my money so I don’t mind either way.

[@XxCrankyMoosexX]

@@krasnaludek298 From what I’ve read front and rear Dana 44 is standard on all models, but the ratios are different.

[@edwardpeters4700]

Talk about putting the "Overloading" in Overlanding. Looking it up, the Gross Vehicle Weight Rating (GVWR) for a 2021 Gladiator Rubicon is 6250 lbs. Driving at 7900 lbs puts him 1650 lbs over the rated GVWR! Crikey he's overloaded by more than the entire rated payload of 1199 lbs (all based on the C&D published specs for a 2021 Gladiator Rubicon). It might look cool, but this thing would be a wallowing pig to drive. My bet is that he's selling to fund a build using a vehicle designed to carry his desired payload.

[@Romans_Toupee]

Probably a bent frame in his near future with this setup. Waaaaay overloaded

[@brentworls8509]

I imagine he's about trashed the Dana 44s. Just springs a heavy-duty truck do not make.... That light-duty front 44 under braking is getting hammered with a load it wasn't designed for.

[@richard9436]

So you added 50% to the weight (most of it above center of mass), tire diameter up about 15% and you have the same gears and power output. Sounds lovely. $5k and 250# for a refrigerator/battery makes a Yeti look like a bargain. SMH

[@doublebackagain4311]

(OK I'll be 'that guy') Fire extinguisher should be the Easiest tool to reach in the back. Easy to see how folks get carried away with carrying 'stuff'

[@richard9436]

Nope, frig n beer must be 1st.

[@JeepTrailsandBarbells]

no no no, if you put it out to fast then the insurance wont total it. You just have to make it look like to tried to save it. Thats why you put it in a hard to reach place 🤣🤣

[@drwisdom1]

Unlike most TFL comment sections, this one is mostly criticism by viewers who are overlanders.

[@Redneck_Wizard]

Lol no 99% of people being negative are people who never go off road and are full of envy.

[@chir0pter]

People are clowning on this dude but I enjoyed watching him explain it, dude's got passion.

[@basedury]

most people into this kinda thing know what baja designs is.

[@JRJROFFROAD]

Yea I was already ready to shut this off but that was the kicker "yea idk what these lights are.... BD? idk what that stands for" How are you going to have Baja lights on the truck and not know the brand. That's a prime example he bought whatever he saw on instagram with zero thought process lmfao. 3000 lbs over stock, my lord. I wonder if he knows this a Jeep? Maybe he will say "Oh, J...E...E...P... Im not sure what that stands for"

[@canyonero2050]

Lol. You DONT need a $5,000 dollar 1 cu ft refrigerator to be able to stay out in the wilderness for a long time.

[@zachc1297]

I love the outdoors but this is 1%er rig. You can get a used class c and some kind of ATV for this sort of money. Plus maybe a small car to daily. Would love to see a series based on $30k or less builds that people also daily.

[@krasnaludek298]

I hear you, but this Gladiator is a sweet setup. Would like to see BOTH. Maybe an older Ford Ranger or Jeep TJ build. 👍🏻

[@zachc1297]

@@krasnaludek298 It is a business expense for him, so sort of a catch there, but I think he underestimated the $45k in modes. There is $10k in just the rack, tent, and fridge. I would say he is in closer to $120k especially since he paid labor charges.

[@chir0pter]

so what are your thoughts on ram TRXs routinely selling for $90k+ , should people buy those? Just saying some people have different ideas about what they want to drive offroad and daily-sometimes it's the same vehicle

[@SquawkCode]

Switch to decaf, bro. 🤪

[@nedvisual]

The amount of weight pretty much cancels out the usefulness of the mods.

[@Troche571]

Not to mention that 2 / 5gal Jerry cans really doesn't extend you're range that much. I would have started off with LRAM,, followed by regaering, and adding a Air Lift 1000HD or 5000.

[@chir0pter]

@@Troche571 10 gal could get you 100mi at least...

[@moretoliving2236]

2:52 into video when he is talking about suspension, you can see that suspension already buckled and bent. He mentioned he is over GVW and weighs in at 7900 lbs.

[@wiks101]

you have a good eye!

[@Moab12]

It’s not buckled. Lower control is bent to accommodate larger tire turning

[@wiks101]

@@Moab12 buckled or Bent is the wrong way; this can cause a catastrophic failure especially with that truck being well over GVRW . Not safe at all

[@moretoliving2236]

@@Moab12 rear tire not front. Rear arm is bent and twisted. You can see it buckled and warped. Rear does not turn. You can see it corkscrew at 2:52

[@billbry]

Steel is malleable and not unsafe if bent a little. If the bushings and heims are replaced, the control arm is not an issue except for alignment on the highway.

[@sailordave79]

The weight limit has definitely been exceeded two times over. A huge liability issue if in an accident.

[@rael6_4wd]

This guy is in the “On Position!” 😉

[@SquawkCode]

He's got one speed. FULL!

[@Bigjobrob]

The way he laughs when asked about his shocks or how it does in the snow is like "Oh you fool!"

[@texlee1640]

Cringe for sure

[@canyonero2050]

This guy enjoys spending money and showing off more than he enjoys being outdoors. He is the type that would buy an overpriced name brand item over a generic item of the same even if both items where identical and made by the same manufacturer. He'd pay triple just to show that he has the name brand emblem.

[@Romans_Toupee]

That's the majority of folks who go to "overland expos" honestly... it's like 80% yuppies with more money than common sense who all want to look rugged when in reality they go car camping like twice a year

[@drwisdom1]

If he has an iPhone then you are correct.

[@pegleghero891]

This guy must be a lot of fun at parties. He has so many name brand products he can't even remember them all. And then he has all that crap and no skid plate underneath? This rig belongs at sema, not on the trail.

[@PhNatiK]

Yeah I'd rather have a land cruiser

[@Chilicharger665]

How in the world do you add nearly THREE THOUSAND pounds over stock??

[@JeepTrailsandBarbells]

Just watch the video he explains how step by step 🤣🤣

[@jamesjannell8706]

Beautiful build. Would be great to see Manufacturers making all those mods in aluminum. Kills me to see fills thousands of lbs

[@chir0pter]

exactly. and a lot of these boutique manfs do all these add-ons in steel, just cause it's easier to weld up & it's what they know. Pretty much everything should be aluminum except load-bearing stuff and skid plates (even then, alu acceptable sometimes)

[@joelortiz9774]

This is THAT guy on the trail who will get stuck and refuse help from a Toyota because ”he’s got the better rig” 🤦🏻‍♂️ “I paid more for all my stuff so mine is better!“ your “4Runner is no match!”

[@turdferguson2839]

This guy's trying too hard, threw everything he could onto his truck because he wants to look like a big shot and he's completely overloaded it. I guarantee this thing drives like garbage with the 3.6 v6 dragging 8k and 40" tires. No way the engine will survive long term.

[@brentworls8509]

My JKU at 4500ish pulling my 3000is Jayco 154BH with 4.88s on 35s hates itself. I can't imagine sending that weight full time without serious degradation of stock drivetrain components, et alone MPG.

[@aceone7048]

Did I miss something or did he not even mention what gears he hasn’t it?

[@brentworls8509]

@@aceone7048 $35k in mods...ignores the axles. For the price of a daggone fridge setup, he could have installed a complete built 60 in the rear. He ignores the adage, lockers before lights... I know its a rubi 44 with locker, but they're rated for 3500# not what he's added.

[@aarongerman7857]

I used RAM truck springs back of my JT..it's just like his..very nice..have 1" rake...that bumper is insanely heavy.

[@brentworls8509]

Too cheap to invest in a couple built Dana 60s? Dana 44s are only rated to 3,500#, he's over max, and trying to spin 37s. $110,000 of built wrong for 7,500-8,000#. Springs and slotted and drilled front rotors don't make the axles any less overloaded.

[@maxdominguez5543]

Exactly. spare me the cool mods and put that $ it into 1-ton suspension parts, D60's, brake controllers, BBK kit, sway control and a Small travel trailer. All with stock bumpers, no roof racks, and I just built you a way more capable gladiator, for the same cash, without hardly any payload in the truck.

[@robertoavalosjr.2529]

2:37 that laugh 🤣🤣, that’s a 🚩

[@tomcranks]

It could be affectionately known as the Bloated GOAT, Generously Overloaded Adventure Truck.

[@kendallbrock9275]

Why’s he selling it though

[@andyham6094]

Once a land cruiser guy, always a land cruiser guy. I’d take a land cruiser any day personally. Tfl please don’t do one of these dude I love my ride or my gladiator is better than everything else and then of course he’s trying to sell it.

[@reyperez3424]

So he can’t share his opinion, if you like them land cruiser it’s your opinion and your money

[@badgerpa9]

Man I could never afford to overland, went camping for a few decades so far and had a lot of fun. Check with your insurance if they will cover you in an accident if you decide to drive a vehicle that is over weight like this, most insurance companies will walk away if you have an accident and you are at fault, it is an easy out for them, you exceeded the vehicle weight and you knew you did it. Nice job showing the vehicle Kase.

[@ryoc2138]

Gotta love how the American way of building "overland" vehicles completely defies the correct way of building a proper overland vehicle

[@imjco1927]

The rig is great but most people would build their own from their perspective.

[@chrisj1667]

*Laughs in Morrvair & Banana *

[@bwarren228]

7900 lbs 😯

[@dnlpark]

He has that weird Jeff Bezos vibe...including the laugh

[@justlivelovelaughfrugally]

Whoa! The fact that you recognize that is just amazing. 😂

[@lifeoutdoors3953]

They always say bigger wheels and tires! No just tires! Lol

[@dr.e.jordanblanche8309]

Pretty sure his wheels are indeed wider

[@mauricehess537]

Seems to think everything he has is best ever ,, tells me he's an IMAGE Overlander more than a real 4x4 guy

[@JeepTrailsandBarbells]

I have a 2003 jeep tj, nothing crazy 4" lift 33s and i bet i could go any place this guy has and more with it. I have a cooler with frozen water bottles and a teepee tent with a air mattress... come at me bro 🤣🤣 I agree to some people its a image thing.

[@BamaPewPew]

My gladiator was totaled at 9000 miles because it couldn’t handle a puddle (clear water on a flash flood road) that was maybe 8 inches deep. Can’t say I’m impressed. Take delivery of my Tacoma this weekend. I really wish it was built better, I loved its character.

[@KTMcaptain]

Sounds like driver error.

[@BamaPewPew]

@@KTMcaptain please tell me the wrong way to drive 5 mph through standing water 8 inches deep.

[@KTMcaptain]

@@BamaPewPew why don’t you enlighten us as to how a Tacoma would somehow magically handle water better? Sure sounds like you don’t know how to drive, since if this was actually an issue then there would be massive recalls for safety issues.

[@BamaPewPew]

@@KTMcaptain triggered much? Jeep couldn’t possibly have an issue huh? My $44k insurance claim says otherwise. The gladiator was my dream car, never enjoyed a vehicle as much until this ridiculous situation. Massive recalls? Since 99% of them never even see a gravel road I’m not surprised. If yours was totaled because of such a pathetic issue you would buy another? Get over yourself.

[@KTMcaptain]

@@BamaPewPew sounds like you’re the one triggered. I’m sure your insurance company said it was the trucks fault 🤣😂. Still can’t explain how a Tacoma would survive. Hmmm. You actually didn’t even explain what the issue was other than you totaled a vehicle in 8” of water traveling at 5mph. . Actually sounds like you’re completely incompetent and are looking for something to blame. . Tens of thousands of gladiator owners live in climates with tons of rain and other weather conditions. Yet there is no mass recall for a unsafe vehicle.

[@severusalexander8567]

Currently have a wrangler sport 2018, would be a dream for me to have this gladiator rubicon!

[@rc07333]

I love how he's upgraded everything except for the brakes and then just casually says he over (rated) weight and doesn't want to be "unsafe"...

[@JeepTrailsandBarbells]

Well to be fair, that jeep is rated to tow 6500lbs. So stopping a added 3k shouldn't be a issue for the brakes at all, if it was then the tow rate would be much less.

[@justingibson7276]

cross drilled rotors don't help you stop

[@richard9436]

He's saving weight! LOL

[@justingibson7276]

@@richard9436 Gotta do it somewhere

[@Danny_Ruth]

$5k just to have cold food is beyond stupid. You can get an Iceco (which has proven its quality) for $400, and a Jackery 250 (which is enough to power it when your truck is off) for $250. That’s $650 to run a fridge. Or you know, a RTIC cooler for a couple hundred bucks 🤷🏻‍♂️

[@lifeoutdoors3953]

Baja designs!!!!!!!!!! Squadron

[@fredmertz3837]

Cross drilled rotors were originally developed by Porsche when they were running Lemans with their 917s. At the end of Mulsanne at 220+mph in 1970 the pedal would kick back because of off gassing by the pads. Cross drilling does nothing for cooling and decreasing the overall brake distances. Cross drilling results in a loss of mass and mass helps dissipate heat. Holes do very little to dissipate heat and unless they are cast in like the Porsche rotors they crack etc.

[@TheHezzii]

Is it just me or at 2:52, is that nut on the right lower front control suppose to be tightened towards the control arm body?? 🤔

[@AngelLovesToLook]

A long time ago camping was overlanding. Lol 😆 🤣 😂

[@khook100]

Curious about the Dometic Frig, how long have you had it running 24/7? How does it do with temp fluctuations (especially in the cab)? We've been thinking about one for our Gladiator, but, (I know they are completely different), but in our RV we have had nothing but problems with the Dometic Frig.

[@jorgemontano1770]

I was watching Camping with Steve very happy with my 100 dollars ready for the adventure, but now watching this video seems like I am going to need more than 100k🤐

[@dimes007]

Imagine how much this guy would spend at a canadian tire?

[@lucasblanchard47]

Pretty sure the Gladiator isn’t the “top of the heap” but say what you must to justify your purchase, I guess. Also chuckled at “two and a half person tent”. Just say it’s a two person tent.

[@capt.stubing5604]

Seems to me the “top of the heap” is a subjective matter. For some a Prius is the top of the heap.

[@DCX1]

Thanks for coming man, So tell us a little about your Jeep! *Describes Jeep while being very Smug*

[@jordantrujillo293]

“Everything you want!” Instead of “need.”

[@Upliftyourbrothers]

Weight, weight, weight. Then you need mods to hold more weight. Then rehear, then more fuel. Just keep tire size under control. Small lift if any. And keep it simple.

[@kinglear3258]

What shell is he rocking???

[@BackroadExploration]

Very capable and comfortable vehicle for long term remote travel.

[@exoplanetnomad]

Sick build, info on the rear tire and fuel carrier please?!

[@johnmalkovich4042]

How does it compare to the LC though?

[@J.Young808]

JK is the previous Wrangler, think you meant JL/JT

[@Enjoy_livethelife]

Did you sell it already?

[@dollarzUS]

Dude I love my Jeep

[@StarGateSG7]

I LOVE this setup for a Jeep Gladiator Rubicon! Here's MY IDEAL Gladiator Setup: - Jeep Gladiator Rubicon with extra Skidplates, LUX package, Diesel engine and full tow package. - 37 inch Nitto Ridge Grapplers with bead lock wheel aerospace-grade all-Titanium with 7 Spokes - Fox Active Shocks Version 3.1 - Add Mishimoto performance radiator, oil and transmission fluid cooling system along with active-fan filtered multi-air scoop all-carbon fibre hood for better and faster engine cooling. - Front and Back FULL-Width All-Titanium bumpers with built-in LED fog lamps and full-size bumper-to-hood bush bars front and back with extra hump around wheel wells to allow wheels to fully turn with no rubbing. Heavy duty 16,000 lbs winches front and back with 500 feet of ultra-high strength coated Dyneema composite rope! - Upper Carbon Fibre one inch tubing front roof rack with 12 inch high rails for carrying multiple 200 litre fully weather proof neoprene-silicone drybags. - Rear Canopy that's all carbon-fibre with extra height matching the height of the front roof rack with a 24 inch high upper lockable storage box with enough room to carry portable 20 foot long by 16 foot wide by 10 foot high double-walled and double-floor 3M Thinsulate WINTER-INSULATED heavy duty ballistic nylon wall tent, inflatable kayak, collapsible 4x4 big-wheel ruggedized electric scooter, Portable Toilet tent, portable shower tent and portable hot water heater! The inflatable King size bed, inflatable couch, and portable collapsible 8 foot long table. In addition, this upper canopy lockbox would take my extra sleeping bags, super-plush king-sized quilts, expedition backpacks, extra clothing and hiking boots, fishing tackle and other camping gear. I will also remember to bring the foldable mountain bike and the portable anti-grizzly bear and anti-cougar/mountain lion electric fence to protect my vehicle and tent site! Add my huge-sized reversible thermal-foil layered Snow White and Mossy Oak camouflage super-thick and heavy duty rain-fly to protect BOTH truck and wall tent from prying eyes including against those who have thermal and optical nightvision aerial cameras! - Upper roof would have multiple 100,000 lumens bright white and infrared LED light bars pointing front, back, left, right plus angled-up-to-sky and underneath pointing to ground for extreme night-time driving and wide area survey conditions. - Upper roof would also have pointing front, back, left, right, angled upwards-to-sky and underneath down-to-ground TWIN GO-PRO camera setups with the Infrared filters REMOVED for 3D Stereoscopic nightvision. All cameras would pipe into and display (with audio) on tiled in-cabin 8K resolution OLED display so ALL viewpoints could be seen simultaneously OR touch one camera to bring it full screen at 4K+ 60 fps 3D stereo viewing. All incoming video cameras would ALSO be recorded as separate streams to TWO 20 Terabyte SSD drives at full resolution using MP4 or H.265 video and audio compression! - Inside the driver cabin, I would replace the driver and passenger seats with ergonomic Recaro Captains chairs, and then take out the rear seats for more interior storage space. The front passenger seat would slide far back into the rear area so as to SAFELY allow for the swiveling 32 inch 8K OLED display. I would also console-install my combined SDR (Software Defined Radio) box and Ruggedized Milspec 810-G/IP-69 17 inch touchscreen AMD Laptop with VHF, UHF, CB, GPRS, 3G/4G/5G cell phone extender, Shortwave, Iridium satellite radio communications mated to two external 20 foot long rugged whip antennas attached to the front hood and angled back to the roof used also as tree branch sweep-guards. This centre console attached laptop would mostly control the radios and display the real-time overlays of live GPS satellite imagery and vector map overlays so I know where I am at all times and what is coming ahead! A portable auto-following electric camera drone with one hour of battery time could fly ahead of me at 400 feet high to stream live video so I can see what's ahead and nearby on all sides. I can then find any hidden lakes and rivers for my new campsites or choose the appropriate fork in the back-country roads. - Install 32 inch 8K resolution OLED touchscreen on passenger side swivelled towards driver for ALL Thermal or Optical camera-based daytime or nightvision driving views displayed on one single screen. The passenger seat slides WAY back into the rear to safely accommodate the display. The passenger would have a pull-down/pull-out flat table with cup-holders to set their on-the-go food and coffee on or to use as a base for their laptop/tablet. - New swivel-out all-Titanium bush-bar tailgate with protection cage containing weather-protected THREE 40 lbs propane tanks, THREE 20 Gallon fresh water tanks and THREE 20 Gallon Diesel fuel Jerry Cans, and a Portable water purification and desalination system with a 400 foot hose reel so I can take in new water from the river or ocean and make it into truly clean fresh water! My multiple weather-proof fire extinguishers would also be stored there! - In the rear truck bed, I would install a pullout kitchen with installed Propane Stove, Air Fryer + Toaster Oven, Combo Panasonic Microwave and Convection Oven, InstaPot, Kitchen Sink with Hot and Cold Water dispensers plus slide-out food cutting/prep tables supported by swivel-down legs which can be pulled out easily once the tailgate is fully swivelled out! There would also be a 120 litre combo Fridge + Freezer system to store my fresh food and drink, plus the multiple 120 litre YETI coolers for maximum cool storage of my other camp food supplies. There would also be a portable lock-box containing all my EMERGENCY milspec MRE rations enough for one year of emergency rations. - I would also have a 12,000 WATT no-noise wheeled portable propane fuel-cell generator with multiple 120V/240v outlets, 12 v cigarette lighter outlets and 12v at 5 amps DC RTS pin plugs, USB 3 type A and C plugs plus a 1500 Watt wheeled portable Lithium-Ion battery pack with eight 400 watt portable flexible solar panels for battery pack charging purposes and Lots of USB and 120v outlets such as phones, tablets and laptops. These could also power my multiple 150 watt all-electric ceramic space heaters. - For internet communications, a portable Starlink satellite dish mated to a 20 inch ruggedized mil-spec 810-G/IP-69 Tablet and flexible keyboard is usable for my nighttime entertainment video-watching desires. I would also bring along an XBox and portable 4K resolution projector for my projected-onto-interior-wall-of-tent big-screen gaming and internet needs. All this gear being made out of carbon fibre and titanium would keep the weight down and be super-strong. In this above setup, I would be PERFECTLY READY AND ABLE for my 3 months far-in-the-boonies lakeside/riverside camping/fishing trips OR for my SHTF/WROL situation hiding in the backwoods faaaar away from the zombie hordes! V

[@StarGateSG7]

P.S. I could CAD/CAM design and weld it all together in about three weeks too! I can even do all the Carbon Fibre work layering, shaping, resining and curing myself! v

[@Redneck_Wizard]

You need to go backpacking to learn that you don't need literally any of that to enjoy the outdoors.

[@theinternets7516]

10-12 pounds for a 50cc chainsaw is well worth the weight, especially.if you come across a tree down over trail.

[@TanderiaVirginia]

I don't think I could ever recommend Jeep brand vehicles again. My 2018 Jeep Wrangler JL has been at the dealership since late July with electrical issues that they cannot seem to resolve. The Stellantis (FCA) and Jeep customer service teams have been absolutely no help.

[@pattda1]

Nice job with the video.

[@EBTyra]

My bone stock 05 Silverado short bed regular cab 5 speed would go anywhere this thing would go. And for a lot cheaper. I’ve never had it stuck.

[@krashnpa]

😆

[@exoplanetnomad]

Comm manager for overland expo and a CB antenna?!!! Get your Ham radio License MAAAANNN!!!

[@RoverRacer913]

Fpr those wondering the lights are Rigid 360s

[@jk_wrangler13]

Its such a bad ass rig then why sell it?

[@billp5424]

A Vardis ad during a Jeep review?

[@bradlaflamme6127]

Worst shit ever. Get an old 3/4 ton for this kind of gear....

[@christopherporter4561]

Awesome... I want one...

[@ToryonDavis]

This guy loves dissing Toyota. You sir, are a undercover jeep fan. And that’s OK but just don’t disrespect other manufacturers because it makes no sense. Where the jeep can go 4runners and Land Cruiser’s can go to. A lot of four-wheel-drive with lockers vehicles Can go.

[@O-PAC]

Yep! Both vehicles are good, everyone has their own preferences. I like both Jeep’s and Toyota’s, (and any good off roader really) but I hate the fan boy BS on both sides. If I could own both I would….but I suck at picking lotto numbers apparently.

[@krasnaludek298]

Nice looking truck; very functional build & those RSI SmartCaps are sweet.

[@rey4466]

You should have a dollar tree in your garden for this

[@kinglasher84]

Ladies and gentlemen, The Chad of overlanders

[@troutriver58]

did he say 7900 ?

[@TradingTechstreet0]

I think this pandemic has taught people the importance of multiple streams of income, unfortunately having a job doesn't mean security rather having different investments is the real deal.

[@jennifercaled9067]

predictions for Christmas 🎅Bitcoin will be $59k soon🇱🇷 and Joe Biden will no longer be president, So because of the economic crisis and the rate of unemployment, now is the best time to invest and make money 💯*

[@brianmary6019]

The philosophy of the rich and the poor is this: the rich invest their money and spend what is left. The poor spend their money and invest what is left.”

[@chloewilliam3112]

The government don't care about us, that's why i always advice people to invest

[@lilyjoe6665]

@@chloewilliam3112 You're right, but i will advice everybody who is into cryptos to Stick with ETH / USDT and BTC as much as you can. everyone sells when it starts to fall, which some points it will, the dream may be lost because it being too volatile for companies to get behind.

[@josephpaul3849]

Good talk! I said that to my friends everyday. Saving is good, but investing is much better, I used to think saving money would save me but NO, saving is just keeping it to spend later.

[@4-LOW]

"I'm pushing the GVWR.." No dude you blew WAY past the legal GVWR. THAT'S INSANE weight for a midsized truck. Almost 2,000 lbs. over weight. Your insurance company is going to love you if you crash.

[@Troche571]

The guy's title is? BD stands for.... Wait for it... Baja Designs. This is the guy that you really don't want to follow on some epic off-road trip. The gladiator build is average at best, personally I would rather find a CJ8, toss in the R2.8 crate, full suspension and body armor from GenRight or Motobilt.

[@Troche571]

You don't see any battle scars because of the powder coating? The most action this Jeep has seen is probably washboard road's. Modifications to the vehicle is the winch and maxtrax? Nick stay home please.

[@BasedGhoul]

I've asked this before on other vids and I'll ask it again who is this new kid? Tommy's cousin, Nathans son or nephew, who is he already?!??!?!?

[@badgerpa9]

If you are talking about Kase he has been on the channels at least a couple of years and is not related to anyone else there.

[@SquawkCode]

Kase has been around for a couple years. He does a good job.

[@chir0pter]

3000lbs over curb weight sheesh. this is why i'm trying to keep my build lightweight, it accumulates so easily

[@USA__WILL]

Sounds like a Stradman type of guy.

[@EJPinter]

Damn that is so much weight on that, I would have upgraded the brakes long before getting to that weight. Not a bad build, but the owner seemed pretty toolish. Weird he built this thing up and then wanted to sell it.

[@Romans_Toupee]

Wow...that's crazy overweight for a mid size truck lol. y i k e s

[@brentworls8509]

DOT may have issue....

[@billj503]

Hmm. then why is he selling it? Really, I want to know?

[@robbyb3184]

He says he is selling this...so what is he planning to buy?

[@ShipyardWelder]

Probably a Land Cruiser lol

[@allmeeksdup1248]

I love all the web wheeler comments. This guy built a capable rig out of a capable rig. The same could be said if it was a Toyota or any other cult favorite.

[@WRXXXual]

Let me guess... 9... maybe 13 miles per gallon?

[@lifeoutdoors3953]

Probably 14 to 15

[@WRXXXual]

@@lifeoutdoors3953 Not a chance in hell. I got 16 mpg around town in my 2013 two door, 6 speed Rubicon, and (barely) 19 mpg on the highway at 70 mph. I was on factory sized tires and stock ride height, btw. That big ass rig with all that rolling resistance and aerodynamic drag and the same anemic engine is no way in hell getting in the mid teens for fuel economy.

[@lifeoutdoors3953]

@@WRXXXual I get 20 around town on my gladiator with 35s and 2.5 inch lift and 4.10 gears so it’s possible

[@capt.stubing5604]

@@WRXXXual Your JK had a very different engine and transmission. I get about 17.5 on the highway in my Gladiator on 37s and 4:88s. I am heavier than stock as well, but not nearly as heavy as this guy.

[@krasnaludek298]

I have a JLU on 35s & the stock 4.10 gears - 16mpg here.

[@djuell01]

So he is selling it, so what is he getting next then?

[@edwhite4992]

Why’s he selling it so soon?

[@UintaDave]

Because he overbuilt it to be unsafe and knows it so he’s pawning it off (at a loss) to someone else.

[@vegpwrshlominator1873]

Seams like a very expensive way to get to remote places. That thing can’t make it to most places I hike.

[@JeepCherokeeful]

Hitch can easily be removed

[@POSS99]

I'd take the land cruiser over the jeep all day every day