Jeep Gladiator 5.0

[kltk165]

I'm about to take delivery of a Jeep Gladiator EcoDiesel. I see folks pulling their 5.0's with the Colorado Duramax Diesel, is anyone towing their 5.0 with a Jeep Gladiator? Diesel or Non-diesel.

 

[GinoandLinda]

You should have plenty of power but you may be tight on bed length.

 

[kltk165]

The Gladiator bed is 1.2" shorter than a Chevy Colorado bed. Can one inch make that much difference? I'm unfamiliar with fifth wheels and how much bed length you need.

 

[DanandDaphne]

I think you could make the bed length work, you don't need to be able to go to 90 degrees. The problem might be hitch installation I doubt there is a B&W turnover ball for this vehicle. You could probably install bed rails but it would be a universal kit. The other potential issue would be your cargo capacity, it may not be enough.

 

[kltk165]

Yeah, the payload is my biggest concern. I only have about 1200 lbs to work with.

 

[splitting_lanes]

Yeah, the payload is my biggest concern. I only have about 1200 lbs to work with.

There’s people on here pulling 5.0s with less payload capacity and diesel’s. The RAM eco diesel truck is a pretty low capacity payload also. Coil springs are nice riding but generally have less capacity.

I love pulling our 5.0 with a small turbo diesel, there’s plenty of power and long distances between fuel stops.

If I were you I’d start researching bed rails for the hitch for a gladiator…. If you get stymied, maybe Trademasters in Chiliwack can help.

 

[kltk165]

Thank you very much.

 

[GinoandLinda]

I would start here https://cdn2.hubspot.net/hubfs/5474...eebda217|1d5b288d-a605-4a34-abc7-908a7792d9a4