True point. We do kinda expect Brad to be our Guinea Pig trying new and different things with not all needing to be a super success. Then again, when one is an overall success, like the 392, it is tough to let it go. I am personally thinking of trading in my 2022 392 for a 2024 as a last year, long term owner anticipation extension but the color choices suck IMHO
All this Internet talk about Al Gore. I lived through those days. Who cares if Al Gore has ANY rhythm at all (I doubt it). Since he claimed to have 'invented the internet' can we just blame all this WWW (What Went Wrong) business on him? Quoting the rock band, Queen, in Hammer to Fall: History won't care at all. I hope you all recognize irony and sarcasm when you encounter it. PS: What is the opposite of irony? Wrinkly. LOL
There currently are favorable new 392 available for trade in, but here is what kills sales in CA - the taxes. California does NOT give any Trade-In tax credit, all cars pay full tax regardless of trade in value
@@a.common.American it's not a case of the _price_ of gas compared to gas usage. That V8 will use quite a bit more off road. No problem if you're just out rock crawling for the day but if you're an Overlander like Brad doing hundreds of miles in the back country away from gas stations, the lower range can be an issue.
100% brother! Brads Gladiator build is purpose driven and spot on. But there's a reason he's keeping the ole 392 and gas tax aint a worry for someone whos spending 100k on a fiat.@@backwoodstherapy
Sad to hear Regena will not be able to adventure with you as often, but happy to hear she’s so excited about her new position! Hope she’s still able to get away somewhat cause she’s such a joy to have around!
I think selling the Cherokee is smart. Of all the vehs I would definitely not sell the 392 with the v8s all going away. I really enjoy these coffee one takes. I look forward to the gladiator build and the trip through canada sounds amazing!
I’m retiring in a few years form the Military, looking forward to having more time to explore the back country. Your content and adventures inspire me to set conditions now with the truck to get out there!
Brad….. hang on to the 392. And thank you for what you do brother. I’m glad you’re taking some time for yourself …. Im envious and living vicariously through you 💪👊😎
Brad, I spent from July 1982 to December 1982 in Deadhorse Alaska at the Kuparak Oil Field. In the "heat" of the summer there are mosquitoes that you wouldn't believe. In the dead of the winter it is brutally cold. During the summer and early fall the ground looks like wet concrete. We were happy when the freeze came to make the roads look like paved concrete roads. The terrain is flat as a pancake with lots of "lakes" that are inches deep. One of the first things I saw when getting off the plane were tee shirts for sale with "Prudhoe Bay Wind Festival January 1 thru December 31. The sun never set in the summer and it barely rose above the horizon when I left in the middle of December. I flew in so I can't tell you how far south you have to drive to see a hill or a plant. (I don't even remember any plant life at all.) I saw beautiful scenery around Fairbanks from the airport. I saw beautiful scenery around Anchorage again from the airport. I would love to see more of Alaska but not around Deadhorse even though I only saw a small area around our campsite. Just my opinion.
Great video! Really looking forward to your channel in 2024! Really hope you are able to keep the 392. I had a 2018 Scat Pack Challenger with a 392 that I had to part with to pursue my Jeep ambitions and I miss it so much. The power of that engine is therapeutic!
I drove in a Ineos Grenadier about 6 months back in South Africa and must say, this is a great vehicle that has massive potential. Loads of customisability options, and I think this will be a formidable vehicle once its properly rigged out.
Brad…About touching your toe in the Arctic Ocean at Prudhoe Bay...I worked in Prudhoe Bay for 30 years and I would recommend seeing other parts of Alaska first. Although Prudhoe Bay can be beautiful in the summer with the wetlands full of birds and wildflowers the “Haul Road” to access the area is very busy during this time of the year with commercial traffic. Also, you would have a very limited view of the area and not to able to experience the width and breath of the area. I don’t think people realize how large an operation Prudhoe Bay is. Had I still been working up there (Retired now) I could have been able to escort you and given you a tour of the area. There are plenty of videos on UA-cam that will show you what it is like but a good friend of mine from Texas told me once “If you want to see what Prudhoe Bay is like just go to a West Texas oil field and imagine it with snow”. Anyway, I could go on and on about my experiences in “Pluto” (That’s what some of us called the area) but see other parts of Alaska first. It is such a magical place.
I think you should find a way to keep. Jeep announced Final Edition 392 so it will be dead next year. If nothing else value will shoot up once they’re no longer available on the lots. Right now a lot of them left.
Stellantis seems to be exiting the V8 market for everything but the Ram HD, probably due to emissions and fuel economy regulations. Even the Ram 1500 is going six-cylinder only. It's almost silly because the Hemi is what sells Rams.
Errol from IG here Brad, watching your videos over the years man have been great and seeing you build to where you are now is nothing short of inspirational and incredibly amazing. I may can’t catch every video the day they drop but best believe they get watched, keep doing the videos that make you happy! Much love from New Orleans, LA still plan to get on a trail with you eventually in life 🤙🏾
Please keep the 392! Watching you videos for years and even I can tell which vehicles you get attached to! With that said, I really see the van leaving, with your Jeeps fit the bill better.. But looking forward to seeing your Baja adventure. It’s always been on my bucket list. Maybe could do a Baja for the first timers video?Thanks for taking us on your trips?
Thanks for being a long time follower. The truth about the van is for long road trip Regena and I really enjoy it. It will never be as capable as our Jeeps, but it does have a place in the ways we like to explore.
Brad, we went north in 2022 in our JLURD and camped and explored and had a blast. Like you mentioned we didn't feel it was a good use of time to go all the way to Purdhoe Bay but we did head north to the Arctic Circle and went over the Brooks range to Toolik Lake and turned around there. The scenery was amazing and I'd definitely recommend going up the Dalton some distance. Safe travels and keep the content coming!
We'll have our Gladiator up in Alaska in July...been there a bunch...you'll love it. Galbraith Lake is just north of the Brooks range--that's a great target if you didn't want to all of the way to Deadhorse.
Back in the mid 80s, a small group of NAS Miramar buddies and I would drive down to Cabo and and back. We would drive down to Cabo on the Pacific coast side and drive back on the Sea of Cortez side. It was always epic. The people, the food, and the scenery were fantastic! We would time it around the big Easter celebration in La Paz. Anyway, I am envious of your trip and hope you have a great time!
Tuk! Yes! A number of years ago I did a trip on motorcycles from southern Vancouver Island to the arctic circle via the Dempster Highway. It remains one of my most epic memories. At the time, the summer road ended at Inuvik, and that was our destination. We didn’t quite make it, though, as spring runoff caused the river-crossing ferries to be out of commission. Now that the summer road goes all the way to Tuk, I’ve been trying to put together a 4x4 crew to do the trek. I’ve got a bunch of lads interested, but none of them have yet been able to put aside 2+ weeks of vacation to do it. I’m envious. Let me know if you need someone to carry your bags, Brad!
I agree with your thoughts on Deadhorse and am also leaning towards Tuktoyaktuk as a more desirable destination....hope to do the trip either this year or next and want to get up there for the summer solstice. Keep the 392...I think you'd miss the extra ponies when towing your trailer on the trails. Thanks for the updates on everything and curious to see where 2024 takes you!
I am from Canada I live in the Great Lakes basin SWO . I did the trip up to the Arctic ,Dempster highway Dawson city , Yukon and NWT ,I went into Alaska on the Top the world highway to Chicken Alaska and beyond then back down to northern BC . I was living out of my converted for overland use Jeep Wrangler JL Rubicon . I took the back seats out and built a sleeping platform with a sliding drawer system underneath 12 volt fridge roof rack with storage boxes and solar panels on top , awning and awning room . I was away exploring for 3 months it was awesome . I saw some stunning places and views and met some fantastic fellow travellers . I stayed at Tuktoyaktuk and stood in the Arctic Ocean , It is very remote and a beautiful trip up there for sure . Cheers Wild Bill Jeep Overloading the remotest parts of northern Canada .
Just finished watching your Coffee One Take and I’m happy to hear you are going to Alaska, finally! Your current build will keep you busy and a few trips will eat up lots of time. And LIFE still happens! What I am most excited about is you going out doing videos like the last few. I know I have said it for years now but those are my favourite ones to watch. Thanks for keeping us in the loop and maybe I will see you at an airplane crash site. Been to a few of them in Arizona!! Cheers
Love the channel , I was stationed at fort wainwright AK for years , my PCS I drove through the Yukon on my way to my next post, it was fantastic! Please go north and skip the bay, there’s just so many awesome and amazing places to see and go to. Don’t fall to the tourist trap bucket lists!!!
New subscriber, you’ve helped inspire me to plan to overland/digital nomading with a Gladiator, and specifically wanted to thank you for your question to Jeep on the future 4xe as that helped me to wait to see that they release thr 4xe in 2025. Excited to see your explanations adding lithium batteries under your backseat- (you’ve made your own 4xe). My hope is to move my spare to the back like a Wrangler and add my own extra lithium batteries in that undercarriage space for remote work. All the best on your ambitious Trail Aid Station.
On your thoughts on going to deadhorse. My dad and I drove from Alabama last summer and he was in the same boat as you, undecided if it was worth it to go up there or not. Let me tell you both of us would agree that was the highlight of the trip. The dalton is the prettiest road I’ve ever driven and over driven all over the us (48 states). It’s totally worth going to deadhorse if you’re up there. We took 5 days total to go up and back to allow for weather delays which fortunately we didn’t need and stayed a day in prudhoe.
It's always good to have a plan in place (Long, Mid, and Short term), even when we know, for sure, that there are going to be changes along the way. Happy new year and many blessings to you and your family.
I understand the decision about the Cherokee, my brother and I were left our Fathers 1978 Cherokee when he passed away and it is a driver also, in awesome shape, (metallic copper colour) we would never sell it, but it is only for local trips on sunny days, I get the most waves when driving it, but it does have reliability issues. My 2020 Gladiator Rubicon is my daily driver, building it up to accommodate some short camping trips, love your channel, great to see family friendly 4x4 videos.
Let’s see some more adventures for sure. Love the Baja content for sure want to see that. It’s on my 24 list as well. Last July we went up thru Canada to Jasper and Banff national parks and got me wanting to do an Alaska trip so bad. It was like a taste of the wild. Lol
To be honest I love all of your content From the wrenching to the offroaoding The vehicles Equipment And the family and friends You and your family are an inspiration You’re doing pretty much everything that I wish I could do and some day hopefully will be able to but until I can I/we get to live vicariously through you and your adventures
Good for you Brad!! After all, that should be what this channel is about at the end of the day, what YOU love and enjoy and want to share with us. Looking forward to the adventures. And I would never sell the 392, it’ll be a collectors jeep before you know it, and you’ll regret it.
I’ve got 220k on the 4Runner in stock configuration with one size larger tires. A recent rebuild replaced all wearable parts. I’m 66 so I will need another vehicle eventually, but I should be good for a while. I sleep in the back and want to continue, so 4Runner length. Not sure if I can hang until Hydrogen, but that’s current thinking. I have a Prius Prime for around town and love the technology. I would consider in an off-roader.
If ever there was a Jeep that needed a V-8, its the Gladiator! You will regret it if you sell off the JLU 392. Your "Doc" Gladiator build will be fabulous and unique! Thanks for taking us along.
Enjoy your one- takes, like having a personal conversation with you. Building out my 2024 calendar as well, and Arizona and Nevada are there for several rips, Maybe see you out on the trail, Safe travels. "Jeep"n It Simple".
Your shows are the best because they are genuine. You inspire people, keep up the good work and don’t follow the algorithms and the TrailRecon nation will continue to grow! CANNOT WAIT FOR ALASKA!
My friends and I just did a tuktoyaktuk motorcycle trip this past summer as a finish of a 16,000km trip across Canada. From what I've heard its the better/more adventurous of the 2 options. the Dempster highway that takes you there isn't in any way challenging, but the vista's, camping and of course swim at the end were great :) I'm currently putting out videos of the trip on our channel (subtle plug), but happy to answer questions if you have any!
I enjoyed this. I lost you from my algorithm, but have subscribed again. I’m from Australia and am thinking of getting involved in what you do. I will watch with envy from here.
I know it could cut the content of the channel but an Ecoflow 2kWh power kit would be perfect for your built. Super simple to install and cost effective, and space saver.
What would be great: A day-trip where you take the 2-Dr Wrangler, the 4-Dr Wrangler and the Gladiator on an over landing/mild rock crawling session, where you compare and contrast the vehicles.
That would be interesting, though all of his have different tire and suspension setups. He did a comparison a few years ago of a couple identical Jeeps with different lift kits. It would be great if that shop stepped up again.
It would be fun to do a video like that first hand, but only if they were all stock, because the Wranglers are modified it would skew the comparison a bit.
I bought a Grand Cherokee Trailhawk 4xe last January and I do not like it at all. I live in the Phoenix area, and the battery system rarely worked more than a few miles once temperatures got hot. By the way, I Iove your channel and have learned quite a bit watching your content.
Love my Redarc Manager 30, but it only charges at 30 amp/hour. I needed an extra DC DC charger to charge enough to keep ahead of the 2 fridges, Starlink and misc stuff on hot summer days.
Brad I always look forward to your vidios. I enjoy the coffee one takes. As the owner of a 2010 Hummer H3t alpha adventure with ft and rear lockers I couldn't help but wish you would have enjoyed you mentioning the GM Colorado AT4X and Canyon ZR2. Thanks for your show and your content
The Alaska trip will be awesome and one day I want to get there too. Definitely check out living the van life… he has done some cool trips. Looking forward to that… wondering which vehicle you’ll take 🤔
Have you thought about asking Nate at dirt lifestyle? That would be epic. And have you thought about LINE-X for the Gladiator? You would never have to worry about scratches and rust. And they can paint match. Food for thought.
The 392 is the last of a generation of big American V8's - you would definitely regret letting her go. Glad you are keeping her. Always enjoy your videos.
The Tacoma actually got a massive overhaul. New fully boxed frame (finally), new powertrain, new rear suspension, disc brakes in the rear (finally) of course new body and interior
Add some portals to the Gladiator. If what I have heard/read is true, you don't have to regear and you get all that clearance. I'd be very envious since they are a bit beyond my wallet, but that'd be cool to see on your Jeep.
Love your channel! Love your content. However, you do such an excellent job showing, explaining the upgrades/modes that you do. I would encourage you to keep adding those in your episodes.
I traded a 2016 F150 2.7 v6 ecoboost 4x4 for a new Rav4 hybrid. The thinking is; I want to see the new Land Cruiser, a new 4runner and any changes to 2025 4xe wrangler. I want a Wrangler pretty badly but we'll see. Love your videos!
Given that the final editions of the 392 have been unofficially announced, I'd hang on to it another year. When they go out of production, it will be interesting to see what happens to the resale...
Since they mentioned a final edition for the 392 it will likely be the last year of the big V8. If anything you should upgrade to the 2024 and drive it sparingly.
Enjoy watching your channel. I'm currently Jeepless after owning and wheeling a '98 TJ in AZ back in the day. Regarding your Alaska trip: I rode my motorcycle 7,000 miles roundtrip to Alaska in 2019. I chose not to ride to Prudhoe Bay for the same reasons you stated. I would recommend that you take the Cassiar one direction and the AlCan the other just for variety. You can fly your wife into Calgary if you plan to do the Ice Fields Parkway/Banff/Jasper or Whitehorse. She won't get a true sense of Alaska or the adventure if you fly her into Fairbanks or Anchorage. I've never regretted not going to Prudhoe. Occasionally I think I should have ridden up to the Arctic Circle, but it wouldn't have worked for my situation. Since you are in a Jeep and not subject to the discomforts of weather, I recommend that you go in late May or early June before the insects hatch. You'll get some rain and cool/cold weather - but that's better than being swarmed by bugs to the point of insanity. Generally speaking, you can't get to Tuk earlier in the season because the rivers may still be locked in ice and the ferries won't be operating. Keep up the good work.
I have a 2021 3.6 Gladiator and I have no plans of trading it in. Its a bit of a unicorn: Its a soft top with manual windows and manual locks...Literally has 1 factory option, automatic trans. I feel like the early JT's are going to be cool to see in the future.
Yeah man, adventure videos! I enjoy the trips you take the most. So I'm wanting to see the experience of new places and travel! Im excited for your Alaska and Baja trips!
I live out of a small city in North east Washington. There are no plug and go stations around. I don't think the future of electric vehicles is doable for most people. Definitely not for me. The aging grid cannot support it.
Brad, Since the Gladiator isn't gonna be a rock crawler, why didn't you get the Mojave? It has superior suspension and frame reinforcements where it's needed. I just think it would have been a better pick for your aid station. I still love anything you do, so no worries.
I’ve found that trade in values for the 392’s are going down. So if you want to trade up do it now while you have some equity especially if you have low mileage. I traded up to a 24 so I did not take that 90k sticker price hit and in fact purchased the 24 for less than my 22.
My wife and I have been talking about how I/we can do an Alaska/Yukon trip as well. I'm a few thousand km's closer than you but it doesn't seem to help expedite the process 😁😁
You built your audience through doing the videos you wanted, no reason to force the algorithm. Keep it up! Safe trails.
Thank you! I hope to share some adventure with you all this year I'm really excited about.
True point.
We do kinda expect Brad to be our Guinea Pig trying new and different things with not all needing to be a super success.
Then again, when one is an overall success, like the 392, it is tough to let it go. I am personally thinking of trading in my 2022 392 for a 2024 as a last year, long term owner anticipation extension but the color choices suck IMHO
All this Internet talk about Al Gore. I lived through those days. Who cares if Al Gore has ANY rhythm at all (I doubt it). Since he claimed to have 'invented the internet' can we just blame all this WWW (What Went Wrong) business on him? Quoting the rock band, Queen, in Hammer to Fall: History won't care at all. I hope you all recognize irony and sarcasm when you encounter it. PS: What is the opposite of irony? Wrinkly. LOL
Glad you are keeping the 392! They are amazing vehicles.
Excited for the Gladiator build
@@XXPS60 I'd keep it until it's out of warranty, then if it breaks again I'd look into getting an atlas transfer case.
There currently are favorable new 392 available for trade in, but here is what kills sales in CA - the taxes.
California does NOT give any Trade-In tax credit, all cars pay full tax regardless of trade in value
lol a 392 owner that cares about gas price. If they exist, it's called an identity crisis. You buy that vehicle for pure joy.
@@a.common.American it's not a case of the _price_ of gas compared to gas usage. That V8 will use quite a bit more off road. No problem if you're just out rock crawling for the day but if you're an Overlander like Brad doing hundreds of miles in the back country away from gas stations, the lower range can be an issue.
100% brother! Brads Gladiator build is purpose driven and spot on. But there's a reason he's keeping the ole 392 and gas tax aint a worry for someone whos spending 100k on a fiat.@@backwoodstherapy
Never sell 392
Never sell 392
NEVER EVER!
Never sell 392
Never sell 392. Not eva! They won’t import them to Australia, I’m devastated!,
Don't sell the 392!!!!
Sad to hear Regena will not be able to adventure with you as often, but happy to hear she’s so excited about her new position! Hope she’s still able to get away somewhat cause she’s such a joy to have around!
It's a life balance. She will still be out with me when she can.
Regina has accomplished a miracle and Brad can now bake.
I'm just joking....
I think selling the Cherokee is smart. Of all the vehs I would definitely not sell the 392 with the v8s all going away. I really enjoy these coffee one takes. I look forward to the gladiator build and the trip through canada sounds amazing!
I’m retiring in a few years form the Military, looking forward to having more time to explore the back country. Your content and adventures inspire me to set conditions now with the truck to get out there!
Brad, do the videos that make you happy. I’m sure I’m not the only one, but I’ll watch any video you make. Love them all, even the One Takes!
Thank you!
Brad….. hang on to the 392. And thank you for what you do brother. I’m glad you’re taking some time for yourself …. Im envious and living vicariously through you 💪👊😎
Brad, I spent from July 1982 to December 1982 in Deadhorse Alaska at the Kuparak Oil Field. In the "heat" of the summer there are mosquitoes that you wouldn't believe. In the dead of the winter it is brutally cold. During the summer and early fall the ground looks like wet concrete. We were happy when the freeze came to make the roads look like paved concrete roads. The terrain is flat as a pancake with lots of "lakes" that are inches deep. One of the first things I saw when getting off the plane were tee shirts for sale with "Prudhoe Bay Wind Festival January 1 thru December 31. The sun never set in the summer and it barely rose above the horizon when I left in the middle of December. I flew in so I can't tell you how far south you have to drive to see a hill or a plant. (I don't even remember any plant life at all.) I saw beautiful scenery around Fairbanks from the airport. I saw beautiful scenery around Anchorage again from the airport. I would love to see more of Alaska but not around Deadhorse even though I only saw a small area around our campsite. Just my opinion.
I would love to see you and Marco do trails together more often. Love all your videos!!
Great video! Really looking forward to your channel in 2024! Really hope you are able to keep the 392. I had a 2018 Scat Pack Challenger with a 392 that I had to part with to pursue my Jeep ambitions and I miss it so much. The power of that engine is therapeutic!
I'm glad you are keeping the 392! Best Wrangler ever. I was nervous as you took so long to give the answer. Once you gave the answer, I was relieved.
I’m so happy you’re keeping the 392! It’s one of my favorite vehicles that you own and I would’ve been very sad to see it go.
I drove in a Ineos Grenadier about 6 months back in South Africa and must say, this is a great vehicle that has massive potential. Loads of customisability options, and I think this will be a formidable vehicle once its properly rigged out.
I'm looking forward to seeing what modification they come up with for these.
Brad…About touching your toe in the Arctic Ocean at Prudhoe Bay...I worked in Prudhoe Bay for 30 years and I would recommend seeing other parts of Alaska first. Although Prudhoe Bay can be beautiful in the summer with the wetlands full of birds and wildflowers the “Haul Road” to access the area is very busy during this time of the year with commercial traffic. Also, you would have a very limited view of the area and not to able to experience the width and breath of the area. I don’t think people realize how large an operation Prudhoe Bay is. Had I still been working up there (Retired now) I could have been able to escort you and given you a tour of the area. There are plenty of videos on UA-cam that will show you what it is like but a good friend of mine from Texas told me once “If you want to see what Prudhoe Bay is like just go to a West Texas oil field and imagine it with snow”. Anyway, I could go on and on about my experiences in “Pluto” (That’s what some of us called the area) but see other parts of Alaska first. It is such a magical place.
I think you should find a way to keep. Jeep announced Final Edition 392 so it will be dead next year. If nothing else value will shoot up once they’re no longer available on the lots. Right now a lot of them left.
Stellantis seems to be exiting the V8 market for everything but the Ram HD, probably due to emissions and fuel economy regulations. Even the Ram 1500 is going six-cylinder only. It's almost silly because the Hemi is what sells Rams.
Errol from IG here Brad, watching your videos over the years man have been great and seeing you build to where you are now is nothing short of inspirational and incredibly amazing. I may can’t catch every video the day they drop but best believe they get watched, keep doing the videos that make you happy! Much love from New Orleans, LA still plan to get on a trail with you eventually in life 🤙🏾
Please keep the 392! Watching you videos for years and even I can tell which vehicles you get attached to! With that said, I really see the van leaving, with your Jeeps fit the bill better..
But looking forward to seeing your Baja adventure. It’s always been on my bucket list. Maybe could do a Baja for the first timers video?Thanks for taking us on your trips?
Thanks for being a long time follower. The truth about the van is for long road trip Regena and I really enjoy it. It will never be as capable as our Jeeps, but it does have a place in the ways we like to explore.
Always glad to get an update from the Kowitz family. Happy for y'all!
Brad, we went north in 2022 in our JLURD and camped and explored and had a blast. Like you mentioned we didn't feel it was a good use of time to go all the way to Purdhoe Bay but we did head north to the Arctic Circle and went over the Brooks range to Toolik Lake and turned around there. The scenery was amazing and I'd definitely recommend going up the Dalton some distance. Safe travels and keep the content coming!
We'll have our Gladiator up in Alaska in July...been there a bunch...you'll love it. Galbraith Lake is just north of the Brooks range--that's a great target if you didn't want to all of the way to Deadhorse.
Back in the mid 80s, a small group of NAS Miramar buddies and I would drive down to Cabo and and back. We would drive down to Cabo on the Pacific coast side and drive back on the Sea of Cortez side. It was always epic. The people, the food, and the scenery were fantastic! We would time it around the big Easter celebration in La Paz. Anyway, I am envious of your trip and hope you have a great time!
Best adventures I have ever done myself are the ones I have said I’ve wanted to do for a long time and then have just done them. Hope you make it up!
Tuk! Yes! A number of years ago I did a trip on motorcycles from southern Vancouver Island to the arctic circle via the Dempster Highway. It remains one of my most epic memories. At the time, the summer road ended at Inuvik, and that was our destination. We didn’t quite make it, though, as spring runoff caused the river-crossing ferries to be out of commission. Now that the summer road goes all the way to Tuk, I’ve been trying to put together a 4x4 crew to do the trek. I’ve got a bunch of lads interested, but none of them have yet been able to put aside 2+ weeks of vacation to do it.
I’m envious. Let me know if you need someone to carry your bags, Brad!
I agree with your thoughts on Deadhorse and am also leaning towards Tuktoyaktuk as a more desirable destination....hope to do the trip either this year or next and want to get up there for the summer solstice. Keep the 392...I think you'd miss the extra ponies when towing your trailer on the trails. Thanks for the updates on everything and curious to see where 2024 takes you!
Tuk ! Yes.👍
I am from Canada I live in the Great Lakes basin SWO . I did the trip up to the Arctic ,Dempster highway Dawson city , Yukon and NWT ,I went into Alaska on the Top the world highway to Chicken Alaska and beyond then back down to northern BC . I was living out of my converted for overland use Jeep Wrangler JL Rubicon . I took the back seats out and built a sleeping platform with a sliding drawer system underneath 12 volt fridge roof rack with storage boxes and solar panels on top , awning and awning room . I was away exploring for 3 months it was awesome . I saw some stunning places and views and met some fantastic fellow travellers . I stayed at Tuktoyaktuk and stood in the Arctic Ocean , It is very remote and a beautiful trip up there for sure .
Cheers Wild Bill Jeep Overloading the remotest parts of northern Canada .
Just finished watching your Coffee One Take and I’m happy to hear you are going to Alaska, finally! Your current build will keep you busy and a few trips will eat up lots of time. And LIFE still happens!
What I am most excited about is you going out doing videos like the last few. I know I have said it for years now but those are my favourite ones to watch. Thanks for keeping us in the loop and maybe I will see you at an airplane crash site. Been to a few of them in Arizona!! Cheers
Thank you and fingers crossed life doesn't get too much in the way this coming year.
Love the channel , I was stationed at fort wainwright AK for years , my PCS I drove through the Yukon on my way to my next post, it was fantastic! Please go north and skip the bay, there’s just so many awesome and amazing places to see and go to. Don’t fall to the tourist trap bucket lists!!!
New subscriber, you’ve helped inspire me to plan to overland/digital nomading with a Gladiator, and specifically wanted to thank you for your question to Jeep on the future 4xe as that helped me to wait to see that they release thr 4xe in 2025. Excited to see your explanations adding lithium batteries under your backseat- (you’ve made your own 4xe). My hope is to move my spare to the back like a Wrangler and add my own extra lithium batteries in that undercarriage space for remote work. All the best on your ambitious Trail Aid Station.
Welcome to the channel and thank you! I'm looking forward to the battery build out, more to come on that.
On your thoughts on going to deadhorse. My dad and I drove from Alabama last summer and he was in the same boat as you, undecided if it was worth it to go up there or not. Let me tell you both of us would agree that was the highlight of the trip. The dalton is the prettiest road I’ve ever driven and over driven all over the us (48 states). It’s totally worth going to deadhorse if you’re up there. We took 5 days total to go up and back to allow for weather delays which fortunately we didn’t need and stayed a day in prudhoe.
It's always good to have a plan in place (Long, Mid, and Short term), even when we know, for sure, that there are going to be changes along the way. Happy new year and many blessings to you and your family.
When you head north, consider sticking your toes in the Laird River hot springs. Driving the Alaska highway, while all paved, is a great adventure.
That you for sharing, 2024 calendar is filling up quick. Everyone stay safe, warm, happy and healthy. From Henrico County Virginia
Super info and can’t wait for all in 2024. Blessed 2024 to you and the whole family.
I understand the decision about the Cherokee, my brother and I were left our Fathers 1978 Cherokee when he passed away and it is a driver also, in awesome shape, (metallic copper colour) we would never sell it, but it is only for local trips on sunny days, I get the most waves when driving it, but it does have reliability issues. My 2020 Gladiator Rubicon is my daily driver, building it up to accommodate some short camping trips, love your channel, great to see family friendly 4x4 videos.
Love the coffee one take. And love that you are doing what you want to do. Hope to see you out on the trail someday. ❤
My vote is for keeping the 392. It is one of the kind, that soon may no longer be replaceable.
Let’s see some more adventures for sure. Love the Baja content for sure want to see that. It’s on my 24 list as well. Last July we went up thru Canada to Jasper and Banff national parks and got me wanting to do an Alaska trip so bad. It was like a taste of the wild. Lol
To be honest I love all of your content
From the wrenching to the offroaoding
The vehicles Equipment
And the family and friends
You and your family are an inspiration
You’re doing pretty much everything that I wish I could do and some day hopefully will be able to but until I can I/we get to live vicariously through you and your adventures
Thank you so much!
Good for you Brad!! After all, that should be what this channel is about at the end of the day, what YOU love and enjoy and want to share with us. Looking forward to the adventures. And I would never sell the 392, it’ll be a collectors jeep before you know it, and you’ll regret it.
I’ve got 220k on the 4Runner in stock configuration with one size larger tires. A recent rebuild replaced all wearable parts. I’m 66 so I will need another vehicle eventually, but I should be good for a while. I sleep in the back and want to continue, so 4Runner length. Not sure if I can hang until Hydrogen, but that’s current thinking. I have a Prius Prime for around town and love the technology. I would consider in an off-roader.
If ever there was a Jeep that needed a V-8, its the Gladiator! You will regret it if you sell off the JLU 392. Your "Doc" Gladiator build will be fabulous and unique! Thanks for taking us along.
I'd update my gladiator if they put the hurricane engine in it but probably not the 4xe. Wasn"t a fan of the wrangler 4xe.
There was a lot of buzz about the Hurricane motor 2 years ago and seems things have gone quiet. It would be a really nice option for sure.
So excited for the future trip to Alaska! Your channel is a regular part of my morning coffee routine!
Thanks for joining me with a cup of Joe!
Great video, Brad. Looking forward to 2024
You and me both!
I saw an Ienos Grenadier in person yesterday, they are pretty cool.
Enjoy your one- takes, like having a personal conversation with you. Building out my 2024 calendar as well, and Arizona and Nevada are there for several rips, Maybe see you out on the trail, Safe travels. "Jeep"n It Simple".
Sounds like an Epic Adventure Year for you Brad.
Hope it works out for you.
Thanks in advance for taking us along. .
You bet!
We Love seeing the places you visit. Can’t wait for the Alaska trip! It’s on our bucket list to go.
Brad - thanks for the coffee one take. One of my favorite series in all of UA-cam. Great job on this and I really enjoy with my Sunday coffee
I agree with your sentiment. film what you love, we love the content and can tell when you genuinely enjoy what you are doing
"It's a keeper." 😅 I think Regina is the only show thing in your life my friend. You seem to change vehicles even more than I do. Happy New Year.
Your shows are the best because they are genuine. You inspire people, keep up the good work and don’t follow the algorithms and the TrailRecon nation will continue to grow!
CANNOT WAIT FOR ALASKA!
Great preview of what’s to come this year. Looking forward to riding along!
You already inspired me sir. I bought a jeep gladiator last year, and I’ve been doing my own adventures
Sounds like a good plan Brad. Look forward to hearing about your adventures this year. All the best.
We love what you do. Keep up the great work
My friends and I just did a tuktoyaktuk motorcycle trip this past summer as a finish of a 16,000km trip across Canada. From what I've heard its the better/more adventurous of the 2 options.
the Dempster highway that takes you there isn't in any way challenging, but the vista's, camping and of course swim at the end were great :)
I'm currently putting out videos of the trip on our channel (subtle plug), but happy to answer questions if you have any!
I enjoyed this. I lost you from my algorithm, but have subscribed again. I’m from Australia and am thinking of getting involved in what you do. I will watch with envy from here.
I know it could cut the content of the channel but an Ecoflow 2kWh power kit would be perfect for your built. Super simple to install and cost effective, and space saver.
My favorite Nevada off reading is Logandale trail. Sand and rock and some ancient Indian hand art.
What would be great:
A day-trip where you take the 2-Dr Wrangler, the 4-Dr Wrangler and the Gladiator on an over landing/mild rock crawling session, where you compare and contrast the vehicles.
That would be interesting, though all of his have different tire and suspension setups. He did a comparison a few years ago of a couple identical Jeeps with different lift kits. It would be great if that shop stepped up again.
It would be fun to do a video like that first hand, but only if they were all stock, because the Wranglers are modified it would skew the comparison a bit.
I bought a Grand Cherokee Trailhawk 4xe last January and I do not like it at all. I live in the Phoenix area, and the battery system rarely worked more than a few miles once temperatures got hot.
By the way, I Iove your channel and have learned quite a bit watching your content.
We will be in Tuk this September. It’s one of our bucket list place. We make a detour to do the Mackenzie Trail first. It’s a 19k km trip for us.
Love my Redarc Manager 30, but it only charges at 30 amp/hour. I needed an extra DC DC charger to charge enough to keep ahead of the 2 fridges, Starlink and misc stuff on hot summer days.
Brad I always look forward to your vidios. I enjoy the coffee one takes. As the owner of a 2010 Hummer H3t alpha adventure with ft and rear lockers I couldn't help but wish you would have enjoyed you mentioning the GM Colorado AT4X and Canyon ZR2. Thanks for your show and your content
Great video, Alaska/Baja have did both from Ontario Canada, both amazing adventures. Scenic overload.
The Alaska trip will be awesome and one day I want to get there too. Definitely check out living the van life… he has done some cool trips. Looking forward to that… wondering which vehicle you’ll take 🤔
Have you thought about asking Nate at dirt lifestyle? That would be epic. And have you thought about LINE-X for the Gladiator? You would never have to worry about scratches and rust.
And they can paint match. Food for thought.
The 392 is the last of a generation of big American V8's - you would definitely regret letting her go. Glad you are keeping her. Always enjoy your videos.
The Tacoma actually got a massive overhaul. New fully boxed frame (finally), new powertrain, new rear suspension, disc brakes in the rear (finally) of course new body and interior
Correct. It’s pretty much a clean sheet of paper design.
It's going to be a good time ! I can't wait to see where you take us.
With Regina smiles and yours when driving and talking about the 392 you have to keep it.
Add some portals to the Gladiator. If what I have heard/read is true, you don't have to regear and you get all that clearance. I'd be very envious since they are a bit beyond my wallet, but that'd be cool to see on your Jeep.
Yes come out to Nevada. Great weather from October-May in southern Nevada and mid to north Nevada is great September-June
I miss Marco on the channel, you two are a great duo
What happened to him?
Can’t wait till they fix the recall issue on all of the 4Xe. Not supposed to charge my 21 currently
Love your channel! Love your content. However, you do such an excellent job showing, explaining the upgrades/modes that you do. I would encourage you to keep adding those in your episodes.
I traded a 2016 F150 2.7 v6 ecoboost 4x4 for a new Rav4 hybrid. The thinking is; I want to see the new Land Cruiser, a new 4runner and any changes to 2025 4xe wrangler. I want a Wrangler pretty badly but we'll see. Love your videos!
We would love to see you on the east coast. Windrock, Uwharrie just to name two places.
Glad your keeping the 392.
Given that the final editions of the 392 have been unofficially announced, I'd hang on to it another year. When they go out of production, it will be interesting to see what happens to the resale...
Since they mentioned a final edition for the 392 it will likely be the last year of the big V8. If anything you should upgrade to the 2024 and drive it sparingly.
Enjoy watching your channel. I'm currently Jeepless after owning and wheeling a '98 TJ in AZ back in the day.
Regarding your Alaska trip: I rode my motorcycle 7,000 miles roundtrip to Alaska in 2019. I chose not to ride to Prudhoe Bay for the same reasons you stated. I would recommend that you take the Cassiar one direction and the AlCan the other just for variety. You can fly your wife into Calgary if you plan to do the Ice Fields Parkway/Banff/Jasper or Whitehorse. She won't get a true sense of Alaska or the adventure if you fly her into Fairbanks or Anchorage.
I've never regretted not going to Prudhoe. Occasionally I think I should have ridden up to the Arctic Circle, but it wouldn't have worked for my situation.
Since you are in a Jeep and not subject to the discomforts of weather, I recommend that you go in late May or early June before the insects hatch. You'll get some rain and cool/cold weather - but that's better than being swarmed by bugs to the point of insanity. Generally speaking, you can't get to Tuk earlier in the season because the rivers may still be locked in ice and the ferries won't be operating.
Keep up the good work.
Wow I bet that was an epic trip on a bike! Great information, than you!
Fix it and keep it. There’s got to be a way to increase gas mileage on the 392. I’d buy one if I could get 18-22 MPG.
I have a 2021 3.6 Gladiator and I have no plans of trading it in. Its a bit of a unicorn: Its a soft top with manual windows and manual locks...Literally has 1 factory option, automatic trans. I feel like the early JT's are going to be cool to see in the future.
Good job Master Chief, glad to see you doing what makes you happy, take that time and enjoy it.
Thank you! I can't complain about retirement!
Yeah man, adventure videos! I enjoy the trips you take the most. So I'm wanting to see the experience of new places and travel! Im excited for your Alaska and Baja trips!
Adventures, that's why we all started watching 🙂
I definitely like to see people visit the lower parts of Alaska. Most overlanders make a bee line for the north and ignore what’s in between.
The Ineos seems like a great true overlander.
I live out of a small city in North east Washington. There are no plug and go stations around. I don't think the future of electric vehicles is doable for most people. Definitely not for me. The aging grid cannot support it.
Brad, Since the Gladiator isn't gonna be a rock crawler, why didn't you get the Mojave? It has superior suspension and frame reinforcements where it's needed. I just think it would have been a better pick for your aid station. I still love anything you do, so no worries.
I’ve found that trade in values for the 392’s are going down. So if you want to trade up do it now while you have some equity especially if you have low mileage. I traded up to a 24 so I did not take that 90k sticker price hit and in fact purchased the 24 for less than my 22.
I really enjoy your solo trips!
Do you recommend any shops in socal for aftermarket jeep mods? Looking to add 3.5 inch clayton offroad lift, tires and rims, step rails, ect
Just a quick comment on the coffee. It’s our favorite when we’re out jeeping. Now my wife wants to have it at home. Time to buy more.
My wife and I have been talking about how I/we can do an Alaska/Yukon trip as well. I'm a few thousand km's closer than you but it doesn't seem to help expedite the process 😁😁
392 like an H1 Alpha in Wrangler’s family! Most powerful, and very short produce life… I think you need to save it!
Prudhoe bay isn't all that. I would try the Dawson. Going through the Brooks range is cool, but if I could do it again, I would go to Tuk.