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Hi all, My latest project on the Gladiator has been to build and wire charging blocks to keep all my electronics charged up and installing lights on the inside for convenience. It's funny how the small "insignificant" projects are the ones that take the most time on an overland build! -Dan

Hi All, After months of work, I just had a custom canopy installed on the bed of my Gladiator. The goal is to keep everything in the bed out of the rain, sun and dust, while keeping it extremely lightweight - so it's made of canvas. In this episode I give a detailed walk through of the pros and...

Hi all, Putting branding stickers all over an overland vehicle is a controversial topic, especially for an international trip where safety is a concern. On one hand it's good to have a vehicle that stands out so nobody will mess with it, while on the other hand it can be advantagoues to blend...

Hi all, Continuing the build, on this episode I install a CB radio into my Jeep Gladiator. I've never had one in my vehicles before thanks to what I call "The Ghostbusters problem" (Who Ya Gunna Call?), but here in Australia UHF CB radios are actually mandatory for some of the more remote...

Thanks! Let me know if you have any questions, or there is something I haven't covered yet that you want to know more about. -Dan

Sorry, that's a typo. They are 285/70R17. I probably would have gone 75 profile if they existed, but they don't in this tire that I wanted to run. -Dan

The Wheels and tire install video is online now, I think they look great and I'm sure they'll give me no problems! I've chosen to run 285/75R17 tires (33x11.5) for a whole host of reasons I get into in the video. Given how tough these tires are, I'm confident I'll only need the one set to...

Hi all, Steel wheels have a ton of strength advantages over aluminium, and for getting as remote as possible on the planet I would never use anything else. Something most people don't think about is the laws in different countries around the world. These Mopar Steel wheels will keep my new...

No, they're not, and I didn't even seen them until I was editing the video. To be honest I'm not taking the Jeep through mud or even offroad yet, because I'm enjoying working on it so much while it's clean! Once it's done it will be time to get it solidly coated!! It's been in 4x4 for all of...

Hi everyone, It's been a lot of work on my Gladiator build so far, and I have a lot to go. Of course, it's taking longer than I thought, and covid is messing with my plans. In this video I give an update, and discuss a lot of the future modifications coming like suspension, an aux fuel tank, a...

Very nice! As far as I know, there were only ever two of these made - mine and yours! Good luck, -Dan

Hi all, I just finished installing a set of Venom LED driving Lights from Lightforce, and I'm really impressed with the quality of the kit and the ease of install. The Jeep LED lights are already the best I have ever driven with, and these driving lights still add an enormous amount of light...

Hi all, On the weekend I installed a Warn Zeon winch into my factory Rubicon front bumper using the Warn mounting kit. For where I explore as a solo vehicle, I find a winch to be essential, and this option mounts the winch nice and low, meaning it's not blatantly obvious I have a winch, and...

Personally, I spend my money on that stuff because my Jeeps are already plenty capable to drive around the world, and I like to actually enjoy my time on the road. So I want a comfy place to sleep, a fridge and a nice kitchen so I can cook my own meals out in the wilderness. The last thing in...

Hi all, In today's HUGE YouTube episode I install what I'm calling 21st Century Dual isolated batteries with solar into my Gladiator. Using a state of the art DC-DC charger with built-in MPPT Solar charge controller, a lightweight Lithium battery and a flexible 100W solar panel, this setup is a...

Hi All, In today's update I continue work on the rear storage box for the Gladiator. I've decided to skin the lightweight frame I built with marine plywood and then I'll cover it with automotive felt to make it blend into the back of the Gladiator. Dad and I also work to design and build a...

Hi all, It's time to start designing and building the rear storage compartment in my Gladiator that will take the space of the 60% rear seat delete. I'm one again using aluminium (ALUMINIUM!!) tube and plastic corner connectors, which worked flawlessly for me in the Africa build. I really like...

Thanks Nick! I'm discussing the bed/sleeping plan and getting input from my supporters over on Patreon, and the plan keeps evolving. https://www.patreon.com/theroadchoseme -Dan

Hi All, During my three years around Africa I relied heavily on my solar setup, which was fantastic. I have a lot of electronics to charge, and I enjoyed having a fridge so much I consider solar an essential addition for my overland vehicles. Free electricity just makes sense to me, and it...

When I drove from Alaska to Argentina I drove my little TJ between about 80 and 100km/h day in and day out, and every single tank was 20mpg (11.7L/100) without fail. Spending less on gas is a big priority for me! -Dan