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I and my wife have jeep overland 2004 and Laredo 2007 4.7 v8 both of them run great and powerful. They are at over 180,000 miles for the first and over 130,000 for the latter.
@carlbeveridge384Күн бұрын
Not sure why so many people want to run bow shackles on their vehicles before they need to be recovered. Losing clearance, making noises and can fall off from vibration. Of course you would need to take it off to actually hook it up and use it as well so what’s the point?
@robertrobinson5608Күн бұрын
do the vehicles have the same tires
@lamecwedsi3 күн бұрын
Hey Brad, Raymond here, just a suggestion.. When we run into that side pulling situation, we usually wrap a rope sling around the wheel. Those things are almost as good as the frame in those situations. Great video, and be safe out there!
@ProdigalOverland2 күн бұрын
Good to know! Thanks for the tip. Hope you guys are doing well!
@carlbeveridge384Күн бұрын
Yes. Soft shackle through wheel if possible.
@W2IRT3 күн бұрын
I was frankly shocked that a simple tug like that bent what should be a rated recovery point. Even side loaded that should not have deformed so noticeably. But I was somewhat dismayed when you suggested tying on to the shaft of the towball might have been better. Good ghods no. Watch Matt's Off Road Recovery and Robert Pepper LS2FBC channels where they dissect how an unexpected shear load on those can lead to fatal consequences. Granted this was a 90° pull and the risk would have been practically zero, but still, not something I would ever consider doing. Go with a hitch receiver recovery point and D-ring, 100% good.
@ProdigalOverland2 күн бұрын
As I had mentioned neither were made to be loaded that direction. We talked about options and risks. The owner wanted to go with the less beefy but closed system. So that nothing slipped. We Cleared everyone out of the way and slowly proceeded with the recovery. It Wasn’t out of the ordinary that it bent. Wouldn’t have used it at all for a heavy pull.
@Chrischi_Z_GermanGUI3 күн бұрын
Is this a chinese brand or US?
@ProdigalOverland2 күн бұрын
Not made in the USA. Not sure where they are based
@bennylloyd-willner96673 күн бұрын
I would've liked you to have checked the actual current draw, no way it is the promised 42000 lumens and 420W. I would guess about 100-150W and under 10000 lumens.
@bobmizoski96693 күн бұрын
This is why you don't take a vehicle you care about down trails... idiots like these clog up trails cause they're worried to damage their expensive fancy rig... go home and leave the off roading to real rigs
@fullthrottlerick1994 күн бұрын
Thanks for the shout-out B-Rad! Def looks a bit tight but nothing like that sharp rock at Windrock!
@WaboyanPotawatomi-h1u4 күн бұрын
Like very much
@MrKozanitis4 күн бұрын
I’ll be brief: the video speaks for itself; amazing capabilities of the rigs. Matt, I am SO impressed and wish I were there. Brad, Sam our little mountain goat is growing into a valuable helper and videographer. I just love him. All the best to all! Miss you. Keep on Jeeping safely with my greetings from Greece.
@dr.mattbickel47133 күн бұрын
Nice to hear from you! Hope you are doing well.
@Dr.Pepper_not4 күн бұрын
Would you get the BougeRV ~41 L or the Iceco? You reviewed the “single zone” iceco prior. I was looking at the dual zone JP 40 I’m thinking the iceco is more efficient and has wheels. Thoughts? Only issue was the lid? Is the Rocky as efficient?
@ProdigalOverland4 күн бұрын
Those are both good fridges. Efficiencies would be similar. I figured the lid out on the jp40. You have to push it down as you pull the handle. I’d say the ICECO is more portable. But the bouge rv has more features.
@Dr.Pepper_not4 күн бұрын
@@ProdigalOverland Appreciate the answer
@williamgorski39294 күн бұрын
I’m here for the rock crawling in a unibody
@pmrparts4 күн бұрын
XJ is a rock crawling unibody. These Grand Cherokees aren’t.
@dr.mattbickel47134 күн бұрын
@@pmrpartsGrand Cherokee is absolutely a unibody… And I was doing a lot of rock crawling. Keeping up with the lifted Gladiators.
@MrKozanitis4 күн бұрын
@@pmrpartsWK GCs chassis are indeed steel unibodies!
@pmrparts3 күн бұрын
@@MrKozanitis I know Grand Cherokee is unibody. However it isn’t a very capable rock crawler.
@pmrparts3 күн бұрын
@@dr.mattbickel4713 yours was the best of the Grand Cherokees but a stock XJ has more ground clearance. You could use a better recovery point on the rear.
@That_Paul_Guy4 күн бұрын
Any tests on how long the fridge runs on battery only at 35°?
@That_Paul_Guy4 күн бұрын
Some really nice rigs! I love that people are wheeling relatively stock vehicles. And, I love seeing the modified WK2s. Does everyone have GMRS or are you all using some other radio for communication?
@ProdigalOverland4 күн бұрын
Thanks we always have a good time. Mostly just using midland walkie talkies. Nothing fancy.
@k5_kiaupgrades6225 күн бұрын
I just ordered one for my jk after 6 years of owning it. Hopefully this helps with the drag.
@Luigi-pk8mk6 күн бұрын
Was Daniel’s GC in 4x4 high or low? I’m not familiar with how the WD-2 works in the WK-2 but I know on my WK-1 in 4x4 high power is sent up front automatically as determined by rear wheel slip but when you shift to 4x4 low the driveshafts are locked together like in a Wrangler. So if I’m in any off road situation that I know I’ll need instant traction I always use 4x4 low…it also disables traction control
@ProdigalOverland4 күн бұрын
He was in 4 low. He found out when he got back home that his front axle needed replacing.
@Luigi-pk8mk2 күн бұрын
@@ProdigalOverland Interesting I didn’t think these had any kind of axle disconnect and if you got no drive to the front axle you were more likely to have a transfer case problem (not sending drive up front). On my WK because they use clutches to send the drive up front I always changed the transfer case fluid every 30k miles. Same with the QD-2 differentials. Stinky job but pays off!
@Angstvormirr7 күн бұрын
Kinda proves only just need skid plates & a lift definitely rock sliders, maybe i'll pass on the overland model, great video
@timsmart40148 күн бұрын
City boys for sure
@BobPruitt9 күн бұрын
Thanks for this video. Can you tell me more about the electrical gremlins? I have 2010 Liberty with 250,00ish miles and I'm looking at a 2018 Trail Hawk with 90,636 miles and they're asking $23,499 (crazy). Anyway... I've had electrical gremlins with my Liberty and when they hit, they drove me crazy! I think they realized that I wan't going to give up and they moved one to haunt someone else. My gremlins would make the all of the 4WH, 4WL and Service 4WD lights come on at once, and then they'd go off and repeat.
@6MonkeysOffroad9 күн бұрын
Super excited for Colorado!
@jakek65999 күн бұрын
Lets say 5 minutes faster every time you use it. 20 fill ups and you are at 100 minutes of time saved. That will help a lot of friends without pumps.
@toordog17539 күн бұрын
Great video, I'm getting ready to put some new struts and springs to give me 2.5. Hopefully works better, i use my jeep everyday. Height not heigth
@equals-kl9hm9 күн бұрын
The trick is to air down, way down. Then try the tires. Sticky tires are going to outperform others on slick rocks. Mud tires are going to outperform others in Mud . . .
@robertrobinson560810 күн бұрын
why is it that when people get stuck in the mudd or sand they think flooring it will get them out daaaaaaa
@johnsbeale11 күн бұрын
Brad did a great job of hosting and leading this weekend adventure. We are looking forward to another of his events.
@ProdigalOverland11 күн бұрын
Thanks John!
@one-WildCard11 күн бұрын
in the thumbnail are sitting on the lap of the other fella?
@shawnwines749011 күн бұрын
Pls do spark plug video
@cjfazio301211 күн бұрын
Glad to run across this video I was wondering about the fuel and if it was worth the investment
@stingygunner11 күн бұрын
Jeep seems to hide the ball on just about everything.. Including default torque distribution.
@waltermeono525312 күн бұрын
Amazing Jeeps! I love them! Greetings from Costa Rica.
@ProdigalOverland11 күн бұрын
Thanks for watching!
@waltermeono52539 күн бұрын
@@ProdigalOverland Thanks for showing.
@thefoxhouse12 күн бұрын
This is actually $230 right now on their website and on Amazon with a coupon
@CharlieO773 күн бұрын
I got it with the cover for $302. Good deal
@thefoxhouse3 күн бұрын
@@CharlieO77 The cover is still the normal $70 price. I’m curious, does yours have a rubber seal on the lids? The reviews show rubber, but mine has foam
@CharlieO772 күн бұрын
@@thefoxhouse foam
@MrKozanitis12 күн бұрын
Hi, Brad…an outing in a place worthy of being called a…Minoan Labyrinth! 😅 Truly tight in a few places.
@ProdigalOverland12 күн бұрын
It sure was! I hope you’re doing well!
@MrKozanitis12 күн бұрын
@@ProdigalOverland thanks, indeed I am; my herniated discs are getting much better with the sea swimming in the warm Mediterranean waters.
@friskywildthing12 күн бұрын
😍👍
@markwysierski890313 күн бұрын
Do you need a hemi? Obviously. Always V8.
@ProdigalOverland12 күн бұрын
No, Both engines have plenty of power on the trails
@eddiesworld447916 күн бұрын
What a soar loser 😂
@calr445917 күн бұрын
My 2014 town & country 165,000 miles.has the no longer available Mopar Lifetime Maximum Warranty purchased when vehicle was new. $18,000+ in warranty work. Thats why the warranty is no longer available.
@mattalexander469918 күн бұрын
I'd love to meet up with you guys! We have a slightly lifted 4Runner TRD & live in upstate SC.
@Oliveryoung4418 күн бұрын
I had a 2012 GC Overland Summit. I loved that thing, it was a tank. With my 5.7, I ran into a camshaft and lifer problems. It became a pain after that.
@stefanoc428419 күн бұрын
As far as I know, during a off-road trial it's always better to use the 4 low because the vibrations of the road are filtered by the reductor and this protects the gear box.
@markpacheco104521 күн бұрын
Have you tried changing out the stock air filter with a K&N air filter this not only gives a horsepower boost it will drastically increase one's gas mileage
@mikebromelow851421 күн бұрын
Sadly, the Gladiators are underpowered and the Pedal Commander isn’t going to change that. I ran a Pedal Commander in my V8 Hemi RAM 1500 and it definitely woke it up but it already had the power there on tap.
@adams519823 күн бұрын
Can we get the girl replaced? lol
@gustavogben24 күн бұрын
how can i discover about what sistem is on the car?
@bretmishler343525 күн бұрын
“Jeep Gladiator is rated to tow up to 7000 pounds”. That depends on the Gladiator and transmission. If all automatic, Mojave: 6,000 lb Rubicon: 7,000 lb Sport Max Tow: 7650 lb
@maarkkawis80125 күн бұрын
why are air suspension so fragile
@JasonWh26 күн бұрын
Look at the ARB Hydraulic Off-Road Jack! I have one and am on 37's and it works great. It'd be perfect for situations like this without the safety risk of that unit. Anyone can use the hydraulic jack handle to lift the vehicle as it requires almost no pressure.
@JasonWh26 күн бұрын
Brave folks rocking without rock sliders.
@JasonWh26 күн бұрын
I can say I have a '23 Power Wagon with front and rear lockers on 37's and Carli King Suspension and the Cherokees can do a surprising amount of the tracks I tackled. Reallly good tires with proper inflation seems to be the big differentiator. Just my two cents. Take someone who is setup like me along with a 13k winch to be there just in case....
@JasonWh26 күн бұрын
For $500 you can put in a rear locker that works without air pressure or the like to engage and disengage.
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I and my wife have jeep overland 2004 and Laredo 2007 4.7 v8 both of them run great and powerful. They are at over 180,000 miles for the first and over 130,000 for the latter.
Not sure why so many people want to run bow shackles on their vehicles before they need to be recovered. Losing clearance, making noises and can fall off from vibration. Of course you would need to take it off to actually hook it up and use it as well so what’s the point?
do the vehicles have the same tires
Hey Brad, Raymond here, just a suggestion.. When we run into that side pulling situation, we usually wrap a rope sling around the wheel. Those things are almost as good as the frame in those situations. Great video, and be safe out there!
Good to know! Thanks for the tip. Hope you guys are doing well!
Yes. Soft shackle through wheel if possible.
I was frankly shocked that a simple tug like that bent what should be a rated recovery point. Even side loaded that should not have deformed so noticeably. But I was somewhat dismayed when you suggested tying on to the shaft of the towball might have been better. Good ghods no. Watch Matt's Off Road Recovery and Robert Pepper LS2FBC channels where they dissect how an unexpected shear load on those can lead to fatal consequences. Granted this was a 90° pull and the risk would have been practically zero, but still, not something I would ever consider doing. Go with a hitch receiver recovery point and D-ring, 100% good.
As I had mentioned neither were made to be loaded that direction. We talked about options and risks. The owner wanted to go with the less beefy but closed system. So that nothing slipped. We Cleared everyone out of the way and slowly proceeded with the recovery. It Wasn’t out of the ordinary that it bent. Wouldn’t have used it at all for a heavy pull.
Is this a chinese brand or US?
Not made in the USA. Not sure where they are based
I would've liked you to have checked the actual current draw, no way it is the promised 42000 lumens and 420W. I would guess about 100-150W and under 10000 lumens.
This is why you don't take a vehicle you care about down trails... idiots like these clog up trails cause they're worried to damage their expensive fancy rig... go home and leave the off roading to real rigs
Thanks for the shout-out B-Rad! Def looks a bit tight but nothing like that sharp rock at Windrock!
Like very much
I’ll be brief: the video speaks for itself; amazing capabilities of the rigs. Matt, I am SO impressed and wish I were there. Brad, Sam our little mountain goat is growing into a valuable helper and videographer. I just love him. All the best to all! Miss you. Keep on Jeeping safely with my greetings from Greece.
Nice to hear from you! Hope you are doing well.
Would you get the BougeRV ~41 L or the Iceco? You reviewed the “single zone” iceco prior. I was looking at the dual zone JP 40 I’m thinking the iceco is more efficient and has wheels. Thoughts? Only issue was the lid? Is the Rocky as efficient?
Those are both good fridges. Efficiencies would be similar. I figured the lid out on the jp40. You have to push it down as you pull the handle. I’d say the ICECO is more portable. But the bouge rv has more features.
@@ProdigalOverland Appreciate the answer
I’m here for the rock crawling in a unibody
XJ is a rock crawling unibody. These Grand Cherokees aren’t.
@@pmrpartsGrand Cherokee is absolutely a unibody… And I was doing a lot of rock crawling. Keeping up with the lifted Gladiators.
@@pmrpartsWK GCs chassis are indeed steel unibodies!
@@MrKozanitis I know Grand Cherokee is unibody. However it isn’t a very capable rock crawler.
@@dr.mattbickel4713 yours was the best of the Grand Cherokees but a stock XJ has more ground clearance. You could use a better recovery point on the rear.
Any tests on how long the fridge runs on battery only at 35°?
Some really nice rigs! I love that people are wheeling relatively stock vehicles. And, I love seeing the modified WK2s. Does everyone have GMRS or are you all using some other radio for communication?
Thanks we always have a good time. Mostly just using midland walkie talkies. Nothing fancy.
I just ordered one for my jk after 6 years of owning it. Hopefully this helps with the drag.
Was Daniel’s GC in 4x4 high or low? I’m not familiar with how the WD-2 works in the WK-2 but I know on my WK-1 in 4x4 high power is sent up front automatically as determined by rear wheel slip but when you shift to 4x4 low the driveshafts are locked together like in a Wrangler. So if I’m in any off road situation that I know I’ll need instant traction I always use 4x4 low…it also disables traction control
He was in 4 low. He found out when he got back home that his front axle needed replacing.
@@ProdigalOverland Interesting I didn’t think these had any kind of axle disconnect and if you got no drive to the front axle you were more likely to have a transfer case problem (not sending drive up front). On my WK because they use clutches to send the drive up front I always changed the transfer case fluid every 30k miles. Same with the QD-2 differentials. Stinky job but pays off!
Kinda proves only just need skid plates & a lift definitely rock sliders, maybe i'll pass on the overland model, great video
City boys for sure
Thanks for this video. Can you tell me more about the electrical gremlins? I have 2010 Liberty with 250,00ish miles and I'm looking at a 2018 Trail Hawk with 90,636 miles and they're asking $23,499 (crazy). Anyway... I've had electrical gremlins with my Liberty and when they hit, they drove me crazy! I think they realized that I wan't going to give up and they moved one to haunt someone else. My gremlins would make the all of the 4WH, 4WL and Service 4WD lights come on at once, and then they'd go off and repeat.
Super excited for Colorado!
Lets say 5 minutes faster every time you use it. 20 fill ups and you are at 100 minutes of time saved. That will help a lot of friends without pumps.
Great video, I'm getting ready to put some new struts and springs to give me 2.5. Hopefully works better, i use my jeep everyday. Height not heigth
The trick is to air down, way down. Then try the tires. Sticky tires are going to outperform others on slick rocks. Mud tires are going to outperform others in Mud . . .
why is it that when people get stuck in the mudd or sand they think flooring it will get them out daaaaaaa
Brad did a great job of hosting and leading this weekend adventure. We are looking forward to another of his events.
Thanks John!
in the thumbnail are sitting on the lap of the other fella?
Pls do spark plug video
Glad to run across this video I was wondering about the fuel and if it was worth the investment
Jeep seems to hide the ball on just about everything.. Including default torque distribution.
Amazing Jeeps! I love them! Greetings from Costa Rica.
Thanks for watching!
@@ProdigalOverland Thanks for showing.
This is actually $230 right now on their website and on Amazon with a coupon
I got it with the cover for $302. Good deal
@@CharlieO77 The cover is still the normal $70 price. I’m curious, does yours have a rubber seal on the lids? The reviews show rubber, but mine has foam
@@thefoxhouse foam
Hi, Brad…an outing in a place worthy of being called a…Minoan Labyrinth! 😅 Truly tight in a few places.
It sure was! I hope you’re doing well!
@@ProdigalOverland thanks, indeed I am; my herniated discs are getting much better with the sea swimming in the warm Mediterranean waters.
😍👍
Do you need a hemi? Obviously. Always V8.
No, Both engines have plenty of power on the trails
What a soar loser 😂
My 2014 town & country 165,000 miles.has the no longer available Mopar Lifetime Maximum Warranty purchased when vehicle was new. $18,000+ in warranty work. Thats why the warranty is no longer available.
I'd love to meet up with you guys! We have a slightly lifted 4Runner TRD & live in upstate SC.
I had a 2012 GC Overland Summit. I loved that thing, it was a tank. With my 5.7, I ran into a camshaft and lifer problems. It became a pain after that.
As far as I know, during a off-road trial it's always better to use the 4 low because the vibrations of the road are filtered by the reductor and this protects the gear box.
Have you tried changing out the stock air filter with a K&N air filter this not only gives a horsepower boost it will drastically increase one's gas mileage
Sadly, the Gladiators are underpowered and the Pedal Commander isn’t going to change that. I ran a Pedal Commander in my V8 Hemi RAM 1500 and it definitely woke it up but it already had the power there on tap.
Can we get the girl replaced? lol
how can i discover about what sistem is on the car?
“Jeep Gladiator is rated to tow up to 7000 pounds”. That depends on the Gladiator and transmission. If all automatic, Mojave: 6,000 lb Rubicon: 7,000 lb Sport Max Tow: 7650 lb
why are air suspension so fragile
Look at the ARB Hydraulic Off-Road Jack! I have one and am on 37's and it works great. It'd be perfect for situations like this without the safety risk of that unit. Anyone can use the hydraulic jack handle to lift the vehicle as it requires almost no pressure.
Brave folks rocking without rock sliders.
I can say I have a '23 Power Wagon with front and rear lockers on 37's and Carli King Suspension and the Cherokees can do a surprising amount of the tracks I tackled. Reallly good tires with proper inflation seems to be the big differentiator. Just my two cents. Take someone who is setup like me along with a 13k winch to be there just in case....
For $500 you can put in a rear locker that works without air pressure or the like to engage and disengage.