V6E19: Maintenance Days and the Gladiator

[@Frissdas1207]

This video is why I keep coming back. "It's the principle of the thing." Signs of a quality man right there.

[@AZDIYGuy]

I found this video as I'm pondering a Gladiator at some point down the road. You've hooked me into following your adventure. I watched a few, then went back to the beginning and have been binge watching all of them for the last few weeks. I finally caught up to this week's video (June 28, '19) and now have to wait for the next chapter to unfold. I'm living your adventures vicariously, and dreaming of future adventures of my own. Well done and getting better Chris!

[@davidcolinstillman5585]

I'M GLAD THE PROBLEMS ON THE JEEP ARE TAKEN CARE OF. REALLY HAPPY YOU GOT TO SEE YOUR FAMILY TOO. CAN'T WAIT TO SEE THE NEW ADDITION TO THE JEEP FOR YOUR NEXT JOURNEY. BE SAFE! HAVE FUN! GOD BE WITH YOU ALWAYS! ENJOYED !

[@qrawler1245]

Ok Chris It’s official. You can pretty much make a video of anything and have me locked in for the full 30 minutes.

[@JJ-sv9kh]

Always nice when the Jeep gets some care, and your son stopped in his tracks when he saw you. Beautiful!!!!

[@trooper2221]

James Justus ya just dawned on me at that moment, and hey I don’t know the arrangements obviously, but seems his son is at the age he’d need his father closer, instead of out meandering around the continent. Just my 2 cents

[@BrianGlassEOD]

Cole's reaction at 1:45 was priceless. You've got a good son there.

[@juliebuckley2958]

Thank you Chris. My kids and I watch you every week!

[@allenheaps2084]

I am amazed at all the hands on repairs you do, everything just looks so clean. There never seems to be no oil, grease or gunk. Keep the video coming Chris.

[@bkbroiler8069]

The after market front bumper may not add to your enjoyment but it does add to the enjoyment of all your viewers. It looks real nice on all your approach shots.

[@michaelmrtonkaryan3192]

Hey Chris I work at that Power Plant my company takes what's let over and recycles it into a product that goes in concrete and makes it harder and last longer Thank you for all your wonderful work and dedication

[@christophermagrin1492]

Leaving the tree farm looked like a scene from a Disney movie....birds and rabbit. Keep the great vids coming.

[@oldgergg]

Yes more!!! Favorite channel on KZbin right now

[@landbarron1420]

Another great video , Keep going please, for all of us stuck behind a desk!! thank you my friend.

[@laytonhaese7888]

this is what I'm talking about Chris, I had to go back and find "the wallet" clip after a couple of your patrons mentioned it, they had to pay a lot of attention to the details. As I said before, a lot of us are living vicariously through you!

[@paulburdett1228]

Just a tip someone told me Chris is to buy a pack of stickers ( red or yellow dots will be fine ) Then whilst on your travels when you keep seeing something in your Jeep that you don't use Ie : the shower tent. You put a sticker on it! Once a item reaches 3 stickers it comes out !! Just an idea I was given but you'll be suprised how well it works. Safe travels your doing a great job :)

[@greatsouthernoverland]

Really enjoy the pace of your content....had a ripper chuckle at the tailgate mod we didnt see:D "Let us never speak of this" :D Thanks for sharing

[@chuckzechman7390]

Planning to be at OK4WD on Thursday. In addition to meeting you , I plan to buy an Outback tailgate table. It's pricey, but everyone that has one loved them. See you the. Safe Travels and God Bless!

[@cherokeebilly69_jeepnwv11]

Nothing like a little down time visiting with family. I had to laugh when you said that you weren’t going back there in that one part of your storage unit, cause I have a storage place in the back of my basement that I feel the same way about. Lol. Nice video Chris.

[@liveoak7838]

totally agree on leaving the skottle behind. bulky, messy, heavy and will always be a secondary cooking device

[@flyingdutchman7585]

I can't believe you don't carry your mountain bike with you. I travel all over the western states boondocking and ride mine everywhere. You can see so much more of the areas, is great exercise and I wouldn't think of camping without it. They have inexpensive lightweight racks now that slide into your hitch...you wouldn't even notice it was there. Reconsider taking it...you won't regret it.

[@terrysennhenn896]

I agree, but then biking is my main enjoyment. When Kris said he wasn't going to take it, like what!!

[@thomasrsunday8945]

I enjoy watching the ends and outs of off-roading. Great content as always ...

[@dring219]

Chris , awesome man , I just got done watching V1E1 til this video over the past week and a half or so . First time commenting . The beauty you see in your surroundings really comes through . The oddest one out of all the videos I have seen so far was the shot of the basketball in the grass with the basket out of focus in the background , not odd really , but such a beautiful shot of something so simple . All of your photography is amazing . You choose your shots well . The time you take to set up a shot and walk into or out of FOV or driving , just the sheer amount of time taken , very well done , Thank You . From the time you gave up your apartment after being on the road for 5 months , all I can say is WOW , it takes guts and the freelance work you do , your Patrons are awesome for helping to support you through your journey , thanks for sharing it with us . Hope to see you pass through Pigeon Forge , TN August 23rd & 24th for the Great Smoky Mountain Jeep Invasion , would love to shake your hand or just drop a note on your windshield . Thanks again for the great videos , now time to watch the very first ones that have no V series from 2 years ago .

[@garygiles63]

Hi great vid, thanks for sharing. You want to consider replacing your shower shelter with a pop-up one. lighter and they flat pack. Just a thought.

[@tfrye008]

We spent 30 and it stands up and tears down in less than 60 seconds both ways. Does store flat and did terrific just this past weekend in Mojave! Well worth the privacy and comfort, but no space to store it at all.

[@TheGillsExpeditionChannel]

You were video bombed by a dog! We can't stop laughing. Love your videos.

[@krisg3984]

Yes!

[@Onward4x4]

That fish shirt is a winner for sure...!!!

[@williamwirick886]

Very interesting video. I like your storage system looks very professional. I would probably keep the laundry detergent separate from your coffee supplies just a thought. Cool video!

[@hughwolfe1176]

Wrightsville PA, that’s just a stones throw from where I grew up in York, haven’t been back there for many years... Chris I wonder about your renting a storage facility, wondering if you could purchase a garden storage shed place it at your parents home and your done, a one time expense. My wife and I are working towards going full time RV (with a Jeep in tow), we’re contemplating solutions for seasonal or little used items ourselves... It’s good that you’re maintained a relationship with your former wife, I’m sure it helps Cole a lot... Keep doing exactly what your doing, yours is my favorite KZbin channel... Stay safe

[@caseydeans5995]

"let us never speak of this".......awesome that was funny

[@kenmarapese9085]

Excellent vid, I would have dumped the CB and the shower. That Gladiator was nice!

[@carpetmogul007]

Anyone else see Boyd Coddington at 14:11? It is an amazing resemblance!

[@Offshore1977]

Ditching the skottle? I actually love watching you cook on it. Don’t forget to give the Jeep a nice wash and wax to keep it protected for the next adventures.

[@lettingthebearout7528]

You can have a supper with your Ex and her husband and it’s a supper with family. Wow, I’m impressed. My ex acts like I’m on the menu. Sometimes I wonder if I would have the strength to be away from my son as much as you are. Not easy. Good episode. Takes time on the road to know how to dial in what is really needed.

[@zac5722]

This episode made me feel like I helped you move against my will. Nicely done.

[@SpecsPro]

Chris!! Just get the Gladiator!! You need it and you know it!!

[@skm0308]

Love the EVH chest of drawers!

[@pala4833]

This is the comment I came looking for.

[@rodwood693]

Chris, check out the Rough Country, hybrid stubby winch plate with fog lamps. A minimalist front bumper that mounts the winch low so it doesn't block your radiator. And allows you to still have fog lights. I love mine. And it's only, $230.

[@broncodude6299]

@21:33, I hope they gave you a break on cost with your free advertisement 😁 great vid as always, and I LOVE the new Gladiator, just not the price tag 😉

[@ericmartin4560]

Glad you didn’t trade ur Jeep off, I’ve got a friend with a Gladiator and I’ve driven it off road, it’s nice but his was 55K and it’s longer , turns sharp but still it is long, for what you do I would rather have ur, the Gladiator is great for a Jeep and a Truck but Jeeping needs to be done in what you’ve got. Take that 60k buy a house with a garage, rent the house for the price of the house payment and store ur stuff in ur garage, great vid and again I’m proud you kept ur rig.

[@GMauriceGuinouard]

You could store your shower enclosure up in the kayak. Out of the way but handy if needed.

[@sarinfserg4965]

Nice one again Sir.... Thank you

[@Voyagersk9]

Awesome! Was waiting for your video! 👍🏻

[@DtotheMFinJ]

Great video Chris! I think you should have kept the skottle in the rig though. You use that thing a lot and it’s more versatile than the camp stove.

[@laytonhaese7888]

Damn! ... now that dresser is ORANGE! You could take it with you for storage and have it double for a traffic cone if you break down! lol

[@jeepercreepers54]

Chris, you're experience with Pronghorn has been a lot different than mine. I suggest anyone wanting to purchase any Pronghorn gear buy only from a retail outlet and only if it's in stock. (no back order). I'm glad to see you re-install the original bumper.

[@outdoorjo6752]

Well done on keeping the CB (though I'm pretty sure the antenna is supposed to have a whip attached ;o) ) God forbid it ever happens, but should you ever get caught up in some form of natural disaster scenario, you'll be glad you did as the mobile phone service usually get's overloaded in a heart beat closely followed by the land line services and the internet services. Suddenly all you're left with to get any information or communication are ham and CB services. It's definitely one of those things that you may seldom use but boy, when you need it, you REALLY wish you had it. Another great vid, thanks for sharing. Stay safe and be lucky :o) ... ODJ

[@brianmccarthy2079]

Awesome videos as ever.. Love that you take the new wrangler straight to a pizza place haha

[@damit505]

Love the black gladiator

[@macbeckett259]

First. Woohoo! Enjoy following your adventures.

[@OfficerLarryNMSE]

Close, but no cigar...

[@mrj3nk044]

Maybe swap the mallet for a hatchet? Hatchet can work as a mallet if needed and good for chopping. Also no shovel?

[@GF-pc5bt]

The dog strolling through...........LMFAO !

[@Intentsrig]

Chris, could you not just drill holes in the aluminum bumper to match a flat winch plate?

[@singletrackftw]

Looks like those KO2’s are about shot

[@OffroadTouringLife]

Another great video Chris, You want know yourself once you have the winch installed. for that peace of mind.

[@patfugere4017]

hey chris if u remove ur front bicycle tire & ditch the kayak u can lay flat on roof rack bars with tire buggied under bike & tied down with out stand

[@FirstStateOverland]

The road construction flashing sign that is just parked on the PA line is iconic. It's like, we get so much use out of this, just leave it here.

[@kirk189]

Great video 👍🏼👍🏼

[@ronbardelli3613]

Love all your videos. My question is about your Rubicon. Your adventures take you all over the country. With that said what is your gas millage like? I had a 2005 Rubicon and I lived at the gas station.

[@km4fsi827]

wow !! its amazing at just how much this jeep looks like a Tacoma inside and the bed. i will keep my Tacoma for the price of the Gladiator.

[@ProficientEnough]

Hahaha the wallet. Awesome

[@conniewaite1996]

Have you seen the GaZell jeep arrangements?finally you can get a kitchen inside your jeep!

[@lanceroark6386]

I should have known when I started watching you that Jeep sponsored your channel; after the gladiator commercial, it’s more clear.

[@desert_rat_workshop6080]

You'd be better served with a Ham radio, more options plus if you get one that will run APRS you can track yourself without needing IPAD apps and or send short messages without buying into a serice. You could in theory scale down even more with a good Ham radio that has GPS, APRS, messaging at the same time have many more frequency options to work with.

[@frankansley7941]

Glad you are getting to spend some time with Cole. Thought you were going to buy a new Jeep. How many miles are on the old one now? The dog going by in your video was cool you couldn't have planed that if you had wanted to. I have a 2014 Jeep and hope to put a wench on it also. So if the stock bumper works out for you, and doesn't over heat the Jeep, I may do the same. Love your videos and thanks for taking us along. Look forward to your next video

[@mametaronote2809]

I look forward to it every time. from hokkaido,

[@ridgerunneroverland204]

Key Bridge! Baltimore!

[@NewAgeDIY]

Yep, spare drive shaft, keep, you never know. I wonder if your interested in getting your HAM license? Something you can do when your on the road. As a webmaster/ IT person I’m sure you could be fully licensed in 6 months or so. Something to think about.

[@CrucesNomad1]

I use a storage unit too, cool.

[@batty505]

ditch the rear seats. i stuck mine in my basement and i'm gonna remove the rear seat belts too.. regarding your bumper logic, great idea.

[@DB-yj3qc]

I pulled back seat and seatbelts years ago, even sold back seat.

[@SimonElenor]

So you couldn't put a winch plate above the Pronghorn?

[@henrymc5733]

Keep the Skottle and take a cooking class, more smiles per meal that way. And ditch the shower shelter, buy a Kelty Noah's Tarp to hang off the tailgate hatch for shower emergencies, it packs much much smaller.

[@cbh76]

Would you be able to store the shower tent up in the kayak? You’d have to remove it when you launch the kayak but it might free up space in the Jeep.

[@minsu1272]

T-shirts are wonderful

[@ralphcasados8862]

my recommendation is get the truck and put a light popup camper on it. Save some money all the way around on the conversion to utility living space.

[@robmacca67]

Wow.... A whole spare Driveshaft.... Is that a JEEP thing?

[@patrickjames7522]

You have to be the king of boujee named brand products-from clothes to equipment.

[@fatLPfan]

Great video!

[@byknphil]

Just wondering if you have ever considered a rear shelf and a fridge pullout? I see you'll have to tweak your gear on the right rear a bit though.

[@deney54]

Well ...... That was fun... lets do it again next week... OK ?

[@dmwi1549]

I Agree Chris! Gladiator sans bed would be the perfect platform for a mobile living quarter. A 2 door might allow more camper space and save GVW. Something roomier without losing too much off-road capability. The Gladiator with a camper (if someone makes one) is going to be close to the cost of a 4wd Van which is not be as capable off road but a heck of a lot roomier, comfortable in all weather and may possibly get better mileage and have lower maintenance requirements? But...after all this time in your cool orange JEEP, would you have the same followers if you were out there in a luxury Sprinter? As always, Thanks for taking us along on your journey.

[@OfficerLarryNMSE]

Cool, a new video

[@timsterling2949]

Was that a Van Halen themed dresser i saw in there?!

[@anthonyhawkins8310]

how many miles is your jeep at?

[@bladenrexroth2555]

I remember when Marcello's was a Turkey Hill.

[@timmcg8138]

My Commander did the same Bucking/Stalling thing. Crank Pos. sensor solved mine too

[@ryanmartinage]

Sport S with max towing package gives you Rubi axles and gearing. Just add lockers.

[@jasoncarl5256]

Small world. Your unit is where I work (in a way. I’m one of those corporate types) And your Jeep maintenance is 2 minutes from where I live. And a little further up, right on the water, you could have eaten at John Wright. Much better food 😉

[@oldman5250]

Paper for starting camp fires. How come you dont have some fatwood and a good ferrorod?

[@elisscaliving5864]

You don’t need all that

[@robertrhode6104]

Plain to see you at ok 4WD.

[@Farmer_Jack]

Why don't you go through Canada to Alaska!? How fun.

[@tbillington]

Chris already did that in 2018

[@nosnerd1967]

The lense cap !

[@DOGMEN1969]

Another great video, thanks for sharing! Question for you (and you probably made a video about it before) but what do you do for an income while living in your jeep?

[@vochaalloy33]

Do you or can you use the space in your kayak for storage? Maybe put your not so used items there.

[@stevec2665]

Hey Chris, So are you coming back to Vermont this year? If so are you planning any meet ups?

[@LawGiver]

I thought the “Gladiator” in the title was in reference to Cole reappearing!👍🏻🎉😎

[@bodhi7945]

How's the road noise when you're at highway speeds? Have you ever tested it for level of decibels?

[@greenbote]

Can you review the camera and Tripod that you used to close this video ... ??

[@michaelmathis1961]

Can you spell "garage sale"? to help you clean out your storage unit

[@oldgergg]

Do you have upgraded suspension in any way or is your stock suspension enough to hold all of your stuff without any squatting?

[@DevineCrimsonThunder]

Verncant I’m pretty sure he has a small lift from AEV.

[@Oldschool503]

He has a "aev 3.5 lift"

[@Hadd13]

lose the kayak and get a smaller roof rack box like a Thule?

[@secondact7151]

Why have your recovery gear under everything?