The Jeep Gladiator is one of the best options for overlanding thanks to its impressive all-terrain capability, reliable motor and drivetrain, 1,700-pound max payload, and seating for five. In addition, this platform enjoys excellent aftermarket support with a wide array of parts, accessories, and services designed to uprate this rig for remote exploration. It’s unsurprisingly a desirable choice on our forum, with recent examples including this 2020 Launch Edition, a 2020 Sport S with a Super Pacific camper, and a 2022 with a Go Fast Campers V2. The Gladiator, much like the Land Rover Defender 130 or Toyota Troopy, provides enough capacity for a lightweight camper conversion, so there’s no shortage of inspiring builds. These include drool-worthy rigs from Mr & Mrs Overlander, The Road Chose Me, and JKS Manufacturing. If you’d like a better idea of the Jeep’s go-anywhere ability, then I recommend checking out the Gladiator vs. Brute on the Expedition Portal YouTube channel. Today’s 2021 offering has covered just 25,000 miles and features premium modifications and a Go Fast Campers V2. In addition, it enjoys a 36-month or 36,000-mile warranty until July 2024.
From the Seller:
“This car is my daily driver, and most of the commute is highway driven (I work at Chandler; reside in north Phoenix). I tend to get close to 18 mpg on the flats. The car has only been hand washed by me, and I try my best to keep it clean. It has never been abused and is only adult-driven by a non-smoker. I have not had any mechanical issues with the car, and so far, it has served me well. This jeep has been mindfully modded and still leaves a lot of room for future mods/upgrades; such as winch and ditch lights, regearing, or axle change if you plan to put even bigger tires or change the suspension setup. The current setup is lightweight and minimalistic. And if you like to camp light, on the go, in places that not a lot of cars can get to, this is for you.”
2021 Jeep Gladiator Rubicon
The Gladiator is fitted with a 3.6-liter motor that produces 285 horsepower, 260 pound-feet of torque, and returns a combined 19 mpg. A long-lived V6 engine is mated with excellent capability thanks to 4WD, a body-on-frame design, high and low range, skid plates, front and rear lockers, electronic sway bar disconnect, Dana 44 axles, and 11.1 inches of ground clearance. Inside, the Gladiator is well-equipped with driver comforts that include:
- Uconnect infotainment system with navigation, 8.4-inches
- Cruise control
- Alpine premium audio
- Forward-facing TrailCam
- Air conditioning
Distinguishing Features
- Go Fast Campers V2
- Mojave factory wheels with Toyo Open Country A/T III tires
- Mopar Rubicon steel front bumper
- Rock Hard 4×4 skid plates and Patriot Series Tube Slider Rocker Guards
- Mopar 2-inch lift
This 2021 Jeep Gladiator Rubicon is listed for $62,000 and is currently located in Arizona. Check the full vehicle specifications via the original Expedition Portal forum post here.
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