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 Jeep Gladiator?
#14044818
06/27/21 08:21 PM
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Hymer
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Anyone using one of the new Jeep trucks to tow their boat? If so how do you like it?
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Re: Jeep Gladiator?
[Re: Hymer]
#14044842
06/27/21 08:56 PM
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SteezMacQueen
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I used a 4door Jeep Wrangler with the same engine and transmission. The engine was constantly causing the Jeep to be in the shop. At 48,000 miles, Jeep corporation finally decided to give me a new driveline and a lifetime power train warranty. I walked across the street and bought a Toyota.
The 3.6L and 6speed definitely could not handle towing a 17ft bass boat. It would NEVER make it with the boat I have now.
All that said, I do miss the Jeep. It was fun to drive. I had AEV 4” lift, AEV hood,, flat fenders, fab 9 bumpers, and 35’s with a quadratec programmer to correct speed and air pressure warnings.
Eat. Sleep. Fish.
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Re: Jeep Gladiator?
[Re: Hymer]
#14044852
06/27/21 09:12 PM
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BC4681
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Awful. Towed my boat with it once and never will I do that again!
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Re: Jeep Gladiator?
[Re: Hymer]
#14044871
06/27/21 09:31 PM
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tmd11111
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Test drove one last year. Felt like it couldn’t get out of its own way. Couldn’t imagine with my 22’ bay boat hooked behind it.
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Re: Jeep Gladiator?
[Re: Hymer]
#14044876
06/27/21 09:33 PM
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ChanceHuiet
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Why anyone would want to buy one those and use it like a truck is beyond me. It's not built to do what a truck does. My best friend bought one and tows his buggy around with it. Dang buggy has more power than the jeep does I think. Poor jeep is an absolute dog
I can backlash toilet paper.
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Re: Jeep Gladiator?
[Re: Hymer]
#14044882
06/27/21 09:39 PM
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JIM SR.
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Re: Jeep Gladiator?
[Re: ChanceHuiet]
#14044915
06/27/21 10:22 PM
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Brent S
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Why anyone would want to buy one those and use it like a truck is beyond me. It's not built to do what a truck does. My best friend bought one and tows his buggy around with it. Dang buggy has more power than the jeep does I think. Poor jeep is an absolute dog +1
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Re: Jeep Gladiator?
[Re: Hymer]
#14044982
06/27/21 11:54 PM
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Hymer
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That’s what I figured. Just couldn’t see it handling my z521. Thanks for the replies.
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Re: Jeep Gladiator?
[Re: Hymer]
#14045043
06/28/21 01:31 AM
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avid_basser
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That’s what I figured. Just couldn’t see it handling my z521. Thanks for the replies. Thank you for checking before you became a towing statistic.
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Re: Jeep Gladiator?
[Re: Hymer]
#14045047
06/28/21 01:35 AM
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Frank the Tank
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That’s a “truck” for chics
Jesus loves all of us
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Re: Jeep Gladiator?
[Re: Hymer]
#14045054
06/28/21 01:46 AM
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BigDozer66
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If that is the "answer" to you are asking the wrong question! 
2016 Ranger RT188 Charcoal Metallic Dual Console 2017 Yamaha 115 VMAX SHO (VF115LA) SS Prop Minn Kota Ultrex i-Pilot Link 45" 80 lb. Humminbird Helix 10 Mega SI BalZout Console Humminbird Helix 10 Mega SI BBT Bow Mount Trick Step ![[Linked Image]](http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v373/BigDozer66/Boating/Ranger%20Boats%2050%20Years_zpsqe1kjywq.jpg)
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Re: Jeep Gladiator?
[Re: Hymer]
#14045535
06/28/21 05:34 PM
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Ibock
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They are cool but not built for hauling anything big.
Ibock
PB between 8-9 pounds.
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Re: Jeep Gladiator?
[Re: Hymer]
#14045757
06/28/21 08:24 PM
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T Bird
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As ugly as the Gladiator is it will make your boat look beautiful regardless of it's condition. 
Okie by birth, Texan by choice. ![[Linked Image]](https://texasfishingforum.com/forums/pics/userpics/2021/01/full-47849-80883-111.jpg) USAF "Thunderbirds" Alumni 1985-1989
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Re: Jeep Gladiator?
[Re: T Bird]
#14045788
06/28/21 08:58 PM
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BigDozer66
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As ugly as the Gladiator is it will make your boat look beautiful regardless of it's condition. 
2016 Ranger RT188 Charcoal Metallic Dual Console 2017 Yamaha 115 VMAX SHO (VF115LA) SS Prop Minn Kota Ultrex i-Pilot Link 45" 80 lb. Humminbird Helix 10 Mega SI BalZout Console Humminbird Helix 10 Mega SI BBT Bow Mount Trick Step
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Re: Jeep Gladiator?
[Re: Frank the Tank]
#14046185
06/29/21 03:50 AM
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TryHard
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That’s a “truck” for chics I actually like the truck a lot. You can spot the Californians trying to blend in much further away.
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