Hello KZread!! I own a 2023 Galadator JT Willys. I do minor modifications and upgrades to the Gladiator. I also tow a Geo Pro G19BH camping trailer... I also have some modifications on my previous vehicle Wrangler JLU Sahara 2018. Please subscribe for awesomeness.
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Thanks for the video friend, I really needed this tip, because I bought the trailer and it doesn't have much electrical or hydraulic information, so I'm going to draw the hydraulic and electrical diagram myself. Gracias and Thank you…
Great job
Awesome video!
Thanks Juan! Wish I could be there with my Jeep!!
You made it easy for me to install mine my friend. Thank you.
Did you have any issues with hitch weight? Wrangler is only good for 350 lbs and it seems the geopro was 411…. Just wondering im in the process of looking for a travel trailer my wrangler can tow
Hi Overlandski, No issues. I did have a 2.5" lift bumps. This helps since it does sag a little in the rear when towing. OEM shocks and springs. I towed the GeoPro 10,210 miles with the Wrangler. I now have a Gladiator and we finally upgraded our camper to a Cruise Lite 263BHXL. I did install SumoSprings Solo Custom Helper Springs on the Rear axle of the Gladiator. I would strongly suggest this to you. I wish I would have known this with my Wrangler. We had our GeoPro G19BH for almost 4 years. Zero issues with this camper. We loved it and miss it. We had to upgrade our camper when family and friends came with us. Let me know what you end up doing. Thanks for watching and your question. Cheers, JC
Excellent video
Hi sgtwrench69, I'm always happy to show the campgrounds where we stay. I'm glad to hear you enjoyed the video. Thanks for watching and for your comment. Cheers, JC
Thank you for the video.
You're welcome, Amore Laser. I'm glad to hear this video is helpful. This is why I have a KZread channel. Most of us come here to learn. Cheers, JC
Amigo es una wrangler 2019 todo.le funciona bien .menos el millaje la temperatura y presión de aceite la consola del centro anda allí funciona saludos desde veraguas panama
Hi Ruben! you can hide and unhide the mileage on your dashboard. My guess is that you have the mileage hidden. Scrow up and down the settings and you will see you can unhide the millage. I notice you have a video about the Auxiliary battery. Here is my video on how to change the auxiliary battery. kzread.info/dash/bejne/c2F5tcadhMScnLA.html Thanks for watching and for your question. Cheers, JC
@@Ultracon gracias mi amigo saludos
Wow congrats on the new rig. How’s the jeep handling that big trailer now. Looks like you might need a bigger tow vehicle
Hi LeslinAdventures, Thank you. It's handling the new camper like a champ. I learned my Gladiator can tow 6500 lbs. The camper is 5800 lbs. I did add SumoSprings Solo Custom Helper Springs in the Rear Axle of the Jeep. This eliminates sagging in the rear of the Jeep and improves the handling of the Jeep. We picked up our new camper on the way to Daytona for Jeep Beach just under 300 miles away. The double axle on the camper definitely helps the tow. I use the stabilizer / Swade bars system and a brake control for the brakes on the camper. Yeah, I can't believe how long this new camper is. I've taken out the new camper 4 times already. (I'm behind on KZread videos.) I'm still getting used to how long the new camper is. But, Wow! there is so much room in our new camper. we love it! We do miss our little Geo Pro. However, this is what we need when friends and family come along with us. I feel confident the Jeep will handle just fine on our long trip coming up at the end of July. Hey, thanks for watching and congratulating us. Stay tune for adventures in our new camper and I've upgraded the bumper on my Jeep. I finally installed a winch on the Jeep. I can now pull myself out of almost anything. Cheers, JC
@@Ultracon ok 👌 sounds like your set. Safe travels and see u on the road
@@LeslinAdventures Thanks, bro! I'll report any issues. JC
Greetings, ultra con. I have a question how are you pulling that forest River trailer with the Jeep? Is that possible?
HI prodigalsonharrison5377, My Gladiator is rated to tow 6500 lbs. Our Forest River 263BHLXL dry weight is 5800 lbs. We travel light. I use a stabilizer bar system along with a brake control. I also installed SumoSprings Solo Custom Helper Springs on the Gladiator to reduce sag on the rear and help stabilize the Gladiator. The Gladiator tows this camper with no issues. Even when semi trucks pass me on the highway, I bearly feel them. I leave my transition on automatic. I drive nice and easy and don't exceed 60 MPH on the highway. Thanks for watching and for your question. Cheers, JC
@@Ultracon thanks for your reply and answer. I've been thinking about renting on this year. I have a Chevy Silverado Z 71.
I really been looking for about a year. I really like that Grand design 17 MKE. I think it's a perfect small trailer. What your thoughts? But it is a little expensive. And I like the Murphy bed.
@@prodigalsonharrison5377 You have the perfect half-ton full-size pickup truck. The GD 17 MKE looks solid. I love the interior light color for the finishes. It has a modern European finish look. it reminds me of Lance's 1995 Travel Trailer. If you plan on going off the grid you may want to looking into the No Boundaries like the NB19.6. NB is a brother of the Geo Pro. We had our Geo Pro for almost 4 years. It was a solid camper. We never had an issue with it. We traveled with it for around 11,000 miles. I believe Grand Design is extending the warranty to 5 years now. It's not easy finding a camper. Let me know what you end up getting. Cheers, JC
Very nice! And very cozy!
Hi LindaMarie, Yes! We fell in love with this floor plan. There is plenty of elbow room, just what we were looking for. We've already gone out on it 4 times. (I'm behind on my KZread videos) I personally love the tankless water heater. We also loved our little Geo Pro perfect for me and my girl. We just needed elbow room and privacy when family and friends came with us. Thanks for watching and for your comment. Cheers, JC.
congratulations juan carlos y baby girl on your new trailer.
Hi Johnwoodley, thank you. and thanks for watching and for your comment. Cheers, JC
We are so excited to share this special moment with you all! Trading in our Geo Pro G19BH was bittersweet, but the new Cruise Lite 263BHXLX gives us the space we need to make even more amazing memories with family and friends. Let us know in the comments what you think of our new camper and share your favorite camping memories with us! 🚐✨
Nice rig, congratulations! Bendiciones, q’ lo disfruten 🍾
Thank you. And thank you for watching! Cheers, JC
Los felicito, que lo disfruten!
Thanks, Camilo. And thanks for watching.
Thank you for making such a wonderful and informative video of our campground. We hope to see you again very soon!
Hi David, I would go to Sanibel as a child. I'm so glad to see a campground in Sanibel that we can stay in our camper trailer. Our first time there was on 8/20/21 we've been there a few times. We were just there for this Memorial Weekend. I enjoy showing campgrounds / RV resorts on my channel. We'll definitely be back! Cheers, JC
Always great info.
Thanks, Chris. I try my best to show in detail how to do things on my channel. I appreciate your kind comment. Cheers, JC
Did you install the class 2 Mopar receiver?
I don't know if it's a class 2. But, yes I purchased it in a Jeep dealer. I had to go back and pick it up a few days later because they did not have in stock at the dealer at the time. I originally purchased this receiver just to carry two bicycles. When I saw I can purchase the receiver for half of what I paid at the dealer online. I felt like a fool. However, when we got the camper. I felt good that it's an Mopar part. When I purchased the receiver. I never imagined I was going to be towing a camper trailer. If you are thinking of installing a brake control in your Jeep. The only downside is that since the brake control sits by your knees, you will hit it often. But I benefited from this when I change vehicles I'm using the same brake control in my new Gladiator. If you are going to keep your Jeep for a while I suggest to get the Mopar that you place on your dashboard permanently. JC
Did you change the Mopar receiver hitch? Ivbeen reading that its a class 2 hitch.
My Sahara Wrangler did not come with a tow package. I did not have a receiver. I purchased a Mopar receiver at a Jeep dealer. I don't know if it's a class 2. But, it worked great!
Thanks, man, for showing the negative ground terminal. I just installed mine based on the Oracle video, but they didn't show it here, so I put it on a different ground bolt, but it drained my auxiliary battery.
What is the dry weight of your camper? I’m thinking of doing the same, my travel trailer’s dry weight is 2960, so I’m a bit worried.
Hi, YOUSIYC7. My dry weight is 3122 lbs. The Wrangler handled this camper well. I never had an issue. We love camping so much I've upgraded to a Gladiator and have a new bigger camper now. Thanks for watching and your comments.
Thanks , needed this info .😁
You're welcome, Edadpops1709. I'm glad I'm able to help. Thanks for the comment. Cheers, JC
See the Supreme Suspension and Tacoma Lifestyle their trailer gate trailer hitch had a place for the D-rings…
Hi Jeffery, they have a nice aftermarket bumper. I just upgraded my front bumper and installed a winch on it. Video to come soon. A nice rear bumper will be a nice upgrade for the future. Thanks for watching and for your comment. Cheers, JC
great video! thanks
You're welcome, Chrisdills. I'm happy to show the campground after the hurricane. Thanks for watching and for your comments. Cheers, JC
Thank you, Juan!!! We've camped 21 times in our GeoPro 12srk, and JUST had our first outlet problem. Tried trouble-shooting ourselves, but nothing 😢. THEN we found this video, located our inverter & reset. TADA👍🏼😁❣️ You saved our trip - and spared us some tense moments!
Hi Glord, I'm happy to hear my video help you. This is precisely why I have a KZread channel. Thanks for your comment. I appreciate it. Cheers, JC
Best Bahia Honda video yet !! Thank you ! We will be there next week, site 69, Sandspur !
Will be going there tomorrow, thanks for the video. 👍
Hi Camping People, you're welcome. The weather is great this time of the year for the hiking trails. Thanks for watching and for your comment. Cheers, JC.
@@Ultracon so far we love it 🏕️👍
I just rotated my gladiator wheels also. I do the same. I too pull a camper micro minni 2306BHs i appreciate your videos
Hi Todd, That's a nice Winnebago model! I'm taking my Geo Pro G19BH to Tennessee this summer. That would be the longest trip I've ever taken. Thanks for watching my videos. I gratefully appreciate it. Cheers, JC
What year is your gladiator?
Hi Neil, it's a 2022 I got it in November 2022. The 2023 was not out at the time yet. 22 and 23 are the same. minor changes have been made in the 2024 Gladiators. The towing capacity remains the same. except the Gladiator Rubicon can tow 7K. Thanks for watching and for your comment. Cheers, JC
Thanks for the video 👍🏽
You're welcome, Spencerguy101. I'm glad to hear this video was informative for you. Thanks for watching and for your comments. Cheers, JC
Great video , lots of cool Jeeps , What really stands out though is God help us is all the very over weight people that are out there now days , Bless them , but they really should change they'er eating habits and get off they'er back sides and work out .....
Hi Duran, Thank you for watching and sharing your thoughts! We're glad you enjoyed the video and appreciated the Jeeps. It's wonderful to see people from all walks of life enjoying events like Jeep Beach. While everyone's health journey is personal and unique, we believe in promoting positivity and inclusivity. We celebrate the diversity of our community and encourage everyone to lead healthy and happy lives in ways that work best for them. Thanks again for your support! Cheers, JC
thx
Your welcome Janice, Thanks for watching and for your comment. Cheers, JC
Please show the clearance of open steps while steps are on by accident or forgotten to close
Thank you!
You are Welcome, Mallory. I'm glad to hear you found this video informative. Thanks for watching and for your comments. Cheers, JC
The geo pro 19th a seems to have a hitch weight heavier than 350 which is the max for the Jeep. How did you handle that?
Hi Zeeb1973, I had a 2.5" lift on my wrangler with 35" tires. Since the wrangler was higher I had no issues with the campers tongue weight. I would suggest to get at least a 2" bump lift if you're going to tow a camper this size with a stock Wrangler. I traded my Wrangler for a Gladiator because we want a larger camper. I'll link videos of me actually towing this Geo Pro with my Wrangler and Gladiator below. Thanks for watching and for your question. Cheers, JC Wrangler: kzread.info/dash/bejne/f2ShvJWAltfIdZM.html Gladiator: kzread.info/dash/bejne/YoWgzaV-p5W2aNI.html
Wish I could show my oil temp and transmission temp in the upper corners.
Hi RJensen, That would be nice when towing. Yes, I wish these were more customizable. Thanks for watching and for your comment. Cheers, JC
What the f is that ????? Boring even for dead people. And who is typing all these comments ? Autor ?
LOL! Hi Bob. I gave you all a fair warning (name that rock band?) 56 seconds into the video not to watch if you don't plan on towing a camper trailer with a Jeep Wrangler. This video is to show the handling of a Wrangler towing a camper. This video interests people who own a Wrangler and are curious if they can tow a camper. BTW. Baby Girl thinks this is the worst most boring video ever as well. I now drive a Jeep Gladiator and tow a 32' camper. You guessed it... I'll be making the same video with my new setup soon. Thanks for your hilarious comment and for watching. Cheers, JC
DO NOT BUY the hardcover tri-fold for second gen Tacoma's the mounting hardware used on the accessories rails is trash. It doesn't let the rail sit low enough. All other trucks it's good and mounted properly. For tacoma's, it doesn't sit right and it's not secure. A serious risk of it getting sucked off your truck while driving. On top of that, it doesn't seal well enough to keep water out. It is also not secure and can be easily opened even when the tailgate is closed. Buy a different brand/design.
Hi, Robdgonz. Thanks for sharing this info with us. Thanks for watching. Cheers, JC
Any reason to go halogen over LED?
Hi, heavyhitta52. Price! I love the way they look but the lighting is horrible. I was not aware halogen would be so bad. I'm currently looking into LED's on a more affordable brand. HID is the best type of lighting in the market. It's just $$$+$$. Let me know if you purchased any lights and how you like them. Thanks for watching and for your comment. Cheers, JC
You drove the wrong way
Yes sir. it's the only way to film the campsites where you can see them well. This is the second time I have filmed the campground and the first time when I drove the correct way I really did not show the campsites well. I do whatever it takes for the camera. Thanks, for watching and for your comment. Cheers, JC
Looks great.
What is the part number for this connector???
Hi Josh, Part # 3073-P Tekonsha Custom Wiring Adapter for Trailer Brake Controllers - Jeep. You can purchase it at: www.etrailer.com/Accessories-and-Parts/Tekonsha/3073-P.html Sorry for the late response. Thanks for watching and for your question. Cheers, JC
What do I have to do if I want to haul 4500lb trailer with a 2018 Jeep JK Sport bone stock?
Hi Chris, I believe the JK does not come with the 8 speed transmission. I do have the 8-sppen trany and my camper is 3100 lbs. I would look for a lighter trailer. Thanks for your question and watching. Cheers, JC
How do you reset trip A and B to zero?
Hi Patricia, When displaying trip A or B, hold the "OK" button, and it will zero everything out. Thanks for watching and for your question. Cheers, JC
I just recieved my cover for my 2023 Gladiator, and was going over the instructions. They are not the best, so I looked for a video for the install on a gladiator. You made a very nice video, and it cleared up a few things. One thing that I noticed was they must have changed the hardware, and added 3 clamps per side, to clamp the side rail to the bed rail. I'm wondering if some people had trouble with the cover blowing off while driving with it open.
Hi buckhornlodge, that is interesting to know. I often need to take out the cover to transport large items. There have been a few times I don't tighten the front clamps because I'm in a hurry and don't claim into the truck bed till a couple days later. The cover did not move any of these times. Going forward I'll make sure to tighten all clamps. Also, I don't really tighten the claims. I just leave the bold knob snug. It makes it easier when removing the cover next time. Thanks for watching and for your comment. Cheers, JC
Nice video. Is it noise along the road ?
Hi Yves, not it all. The campground is quiet. It’s a small campground. However, it’s under 2 miles from Fort Pierce Downtown and about 4 miles from the beaches. Thanks for watching and your question. Happy Camping! JC.
Great Video, looking to install in my JLU soon! Is there a reason why you didn't just go up passenger side and not add the extension?
Hi Jose, that is a great idea. Since the switch box is on the driver's side I figure to run the wire on the same side. Did you install your switch panel? How did it go? Thanks for watching and for your comment. Cheers, JC.
Thanks, very helpful
Hi Dan, I'm happy to be able to help. Thanks for watching and commenting on my video. Cheers, JC
Nice video and great effort running the race. We will be there in a few days at site 120, which is just a few sites from where you stayed. Thanks for the preview of our site!
Hi Road Trip Warriors, This is my favorite state park. We love to run down these trails in the middle of nowhere; it's so peaceful here. The park is kept clean all the time. We've taken out mountain bicycles and kayaks in the past. So much to do here. The public beach is just over the bride, a short drive away. If you can, check out "The Nature Conservancy Blowing Rocks Preserve." It's a unique beach with big rocks. For food, I suggest "PapiChulo Tacos". The carne asada taco is delicious. Enjoy your stay here! Thanks for watching and for your comment. Cheers, JC