Jeep Gladiator Build Thread - 18 months around Australia with The Road Chose Me

[Dan Grec]

Hi Everyone,

We're moving along the coastline of Western Australia, and we recently spent time in the Pilbara region.
This area is famous for bright red dirt, rock formations and extremely large distances and remoteness.
As we found out, they were not kidding!

We also tackle the longest river crossing of the expedition, find some warm springs and plenty of other stunning locations.


-Dan

 

[Dan Grec]

Hi All,

We've been exploring in and around the stunning Karijini National Park in the Pilbara region of remote Western Australia.
The distances out here are staggering, and the long range fuel tank is getting a work out.

From stunning red rocks to canyons, waterfalls, wild camps and crazy Australian warning signs we checkout the stunning landscapes in the area.

Jump aboard to see what it's all about.


-Dan

 

[Dan Grec]

Hi All,

Have you ever dreamed of driving around the world without shipping or flying your vehicle?
All you have to do is drive a Jeep that is also a boat, which is exactly what Ben & Elinore Carlin did in their amphibious Jeep named "Half-Safe"

Their journey and story is utterly mind-blowing, and while reading the book I just kept thinking it couldn't possibly be real.
The adventure is off the scale, the sights, the risks, the absurdity of it all.

And now I have the proof it really did all happen!
I visited Half-Safe, laying my eyes on the actual Jeep, and I'm still grinning like mad!

I don't believe this adventure will ever be topped, and is the pinnacle of "Drive Around The World".

Come along as I walk you through the entire story, showing off Half-Safe in it's final display location in Western Australia.


-Dan

 

[14JKURX]

What an interesting story about Half-Safe.
Thanks for taking the time to tell this story.

 

[Dan Grec]

Hi all,

The coastline of Western Australia is utterly breathtaking and includes some world-famous sights that have been a must visit for me for a couple of decades.

Driving to the edge of the earth in such spectacular scenery is one of many highlights on this continent, and has to be seen to be believed.


-Dan

 

[AggieOE]

Great videos Dan! Keep up the awesome travels and thanks for taking us along. You're doing wonders for the Jeep name too btw. lol

 

[Dan Grec]

Great videos Dan! Keep up the awesome travels and thanks for taking us along. You're doing wonders for the Jeep name too btw. lol

haha, thanks for the kind words!

-Dan

 

[Dan Grec]

Hi All,

This adventure is nearing it's end, and I've listed the Gladiator for sale.
With over $24,000 USD in upgrades and gear you can take advantage of the strong US Dollar and have that Australian adventure you have always wanted. I'll pick you up at the Melbourne airport, you swing by a supermarket and your adventure begins.

For the Gladiator and all gear, I'm asking $75,000 USD.

Full details & photos in this Expo For Sale thread:

2021 Jeep Gladiator Rubicon - SOLD -

SOLD Hi Everyone, Take advantage of the strong US dollar and explore Australia in this vehicle that is 100% to go. Including bedding, knives and forks - EVERYTHING. Bring a clothes bag and drive via the supermarket and you're ready to explore Australia. I can pick you up from Melbourne...

expeditionportal.com

Fire away with any questions.

-Dan

 

[Dan Grec]

Hi all,

I'm feeling at a bit of a loose end now that Katie has flown back to Canada, so I caught up with Josh in his big Land Cruiser 78 Troopie and went out on a boys 4x4 trip for a few days!

Josh took me to stunning coastlines, deep sand and unbelievable campsites along the South Western coast of WA.

Check it out on the latest YouTube episode:


-Dan

 

[Hristo34]

Dan that closing shot on the ocean looked incredible. Don't think I would have left there for a while!

 

[Dan Grec]

Dan that closing shot on the ocean looked incredible. Don't think I would have left there for a while!

I stayed in that exact spot a couple of days

-Dan

 

[Dan Grec]

Hi All,

I've been extremely busy in the last few weeks, including driving the world's most remote road with my Dad (video on that is still in the works), driving back 6,500km, returning the Gladiator to mostly stock and now selling it!

Here's a catch up:

Part 3 of my review series where I talk about the mistakes I made on the build and the lessons I've learned:

And now my "Final Thoughts" video as I've just sold the Jeep this morning:

It's been a HUGE adventure, and I'm scrambling to get back to Canada before Christmas. There's a ton of snow on the ground, which is going to be a shock.

-Dan

 

[nwoods]

Great stuff as always! I am with you on the pro's and cons of a truck. Plus, I am quite a bit bigger than you, so that is a factor as well.

 

[VanIsle_Greg]

Thanks Dan for taking us all along on this latest journey across Australia. Sad to see the Gladiator go, but all good things must come to an end.

 

[toddz69]

Another great video, as always! Looking forward to what's next.

Todd Z.