Does the Off-Road Industry Have an Authenticity Problem? | Ep 155

Did Jeep just buy its way back into Moab's good graces? JD, Bryan, Calvin, and Nathan are back with a heated off-road news roundup, starting with Jeep's controversial $250,000 Moab sponsorship and what it really means for trail access. The crew tackles another Jeep Wrangler and Gladiator recall, questions whether the new JL-2A is anything more than an expensive nostalgia package, and debates rumors of a 2028 Jeep Scrambler that could shake up the off-road truck market. Plus, SEMA 2026 is expanding its footprint for overlanding, side-by-sides, and adventure gear, raising some big questions about where the industry is headed. Expect strong opinions, plenty of laughs, and absolutely no shortage of reasons to give Jeep a hard time.📍 Trails and DestinationsMoab Area Trails, UtahHell's Revenge, Moab, UtahHell's Gate – Hell's Revenge ObstacleFins and Things, Moab, UtahSteel Bender, Moab, UtahLion's Back, Moab, Utah – Historic Closed ObstacleSand Hollow State Park, Utah🛠️ Gear and ToolsRotoPax Fuel and Water ContainersTYRI Off-Road LightingNOVSIGHT Off-Road LED LightsStarlink – Free Month of Service🚙 Community ShoutoutsBryan: Beatrice JKU the LunchboxCalvin: SRG OffroadIan Johnson – Big Tire GarageJD: MeAndMyYellowJKNathan the Unpaid Intern aka MudhornGladiatorTYRI Off-Road🌎 Advocacy & ConservationJeep's Moab Partnership – Trail Stewardship and Responsible Recreation CommitmentsMoab City Council Sponsorship Agreement and Trail Access ConcernsUtah Public Lands Alliance (UPLA)BlueRibbon Coalition📰 News TopicsJeep Becomes the Official 4x4 of Moab in a $250,000 Sponsorship Deal – The crew questions how the money and five loaned Jeeps will be used and whether the agreement will do anything to rebuild trust with off-roaders.Jeep Recalls 641 Wranglers and Gladiators Over Potentially Dangerous Steel Wheels – Another recall creates plenty of opportunities for the guys to poke fun at Jeep's reliability.2027 Jeep Wrangler JL-2A Celebrates the Original Civilian Jeep – The latest Twelve 4 Twelve special edition sparks a debate over heritage styling, decals, pricing, and whether Jeep's limited editions offer enough value.MotorTrend Reports a Potential 2028 Jeep Scrambler Return – A rumored two-door desert-running pickup with independent front suspension and a possible 392 V8 divides the panel over its practicality, price, and authenticity.SEMA Expands Its 2026 Show With a Dedicated Powersports and Adventure Lifestyle Section – Bryan shares his perspective as a SEMA participant while the crew debates growth in overlanding, aftermarket equipment, rooftop tents, and off-road vehicle builds.📅 Events and ResourcesSEMA Show 2026 – November 3–6, Las VegasEaster Jeep Safari 2027 – March 20–28, Moab, UtahOverland Expo Mountain WestOverland Expo WestTrail Hero 2026📞 Get Involved!Leave us a voicemail! Call 719-408-0132 to be featured on the show.Write a review! Help us reach our next milestone on Apple Podcasts.Follow us on Instagram! @thetrailheadpodcastVisit the Site: The Trailhead NetworkTrailhead Gear (Shirts & More): Shop The TrailheadFind your next adventure: Trails Offroad Trail GuidesDiscounts for Trailheads! TYRI Off-Road Lights – Use code TRAILHEAD15 for 15% off.

The Trailhead crew's projects are getting a little out of hand! JD, Bryan, Calvin, and Nathan catch up on everything from new off-road lighting and roof rack installations to JD's return to East Rim, the trail where his yellow Jeep met its end. Bryan reveals just how close his outrageous school bus-themed Jeep build is to its SEMA debut, and whether this massive rock crawler will even fit in his garage. Meanwhile, Calvin shares his latest lighting upgrades, Nathan talks recovery gear and electrical mods, and the guys debate everything from Jeep Gladiator builds to the perfect garage setup. It's an hour of Jeep modifications, rock crawling stories, questionable financial decisions, and the kind of off-road banter you've come to expect from The Trailhead.📍 Trails and DestinationsSand Hollow State Park / Sand Mountain, UtahEast Rim Trail, UtahWest Rim Lite Connector, UtahThe Maze, Sand Hollow, UtahJohn's Trail, Sand Hollow, UtahWindrock Trail 51: Panther Rock, Tennessee🛠️ Gear and ToolsSherpa Equipment Jeep Gladiator JT QDHD Roof RackCavalier Lighting Apex RGBW Laser Whips V2Cavalier Lighting Off-Road LED Pod LightsAmerican Adventure Lab Jeep JL/JT Cowl Accessory BracketsMORRFlate 12-Gang Power Panel Pro with BluetoothAdvance Adapters Atlas Transfer CaseCrown Automotive Jeep CJ Light Master Kit3W Jeep Gladiator All-Weather Floor MatsRock Slide Engineering Gladiator Powered Step SlidersTruckClaws Emergency Tire Traction DevicesCricut Vinyl Cutting MachinesTYRI Off-Road LED LightingStarlink — Get a Free Month of Service with Our Referral🚙 Community ShoutoutsAmerican Adventure LabBryan: Beatrice JKU the Lunchbox / @init2builditCalvin: SRG OffroadCavalier LightingCrown AutomotiveDC StructuresJD: MeAndMyYellowJKJennifer Pulda: SRG OffroadKeenan Campbell: AlphaFoxtrotJKUNathan the Unpaid Intern aka MudhornGladiatorSherpa Equipment CompanyTYRI Lighting🌎 Advocacy & ConservationUtah Public Lands Alliance (UPLA)BlueRibbon Coalition📅 Events and ResourcesTrail Hero 2026SEMA Show 2026 — November 3–6Easter Jeep Safari 2027 — March 20–28Great Smoky Mountain Jeep InvasionDetroit Auto Show 2027Philadelphia Auto Show 2027DC Structures Barndominium and Garage Kits📞 Get Involved!Leave us a voicemail! Call 719-408-0132 and tell us about your Jeep build, your latest trail adventure, or anything else you think we should hear. We might play it on the show!Write a review! Help support The Trailhead by leaving us a review on Apple Podcasts.Follow us on Instagram! @thetrailheadpodcastVisit our website! thetrailheadnetwork.comTrailhead Gear — Shirts & More: Shop The TrailheadFind Your Next Adventure! Explore TrailsOffroadDiscounts for Trailheads! TYRI Off-Road Lights — Use code TRAILHEAD15 for 15% off.

JD went to Trail Hero with a his new Gladiator and came home with a story the crew will NEVER let him forget. But getting rescued by a Toyota was only the beginning. Between broken parts, questionable trail decisions, and a vendor show that left everyone asking questions, Trail Hero 2026 gave the crew plenty to talk about. JD, Calvin, Bryan, and Andrew share what really happened at Sand Hollow, what surprised them, and why some of the biggest conversations happened off the trail.📍 Trails and DestinationsSand Hollow State Park, UtahLandslide Trail, UtahEast Rim Trail, UtahJohn's Trail, UtahDouble Sammy, UtahSand Dune Way / Top of the World Overlook, Sand HollowTop of the World, Moab, UtahYansing Gulch (Chinaman Gulch), Colorado🛠️ Gear and Tools3W AutoLife All-Weather Floor Mats — Jeep GladiatorU-POL RAPTOR Bed Liner KitMisch 4x4 BigBoy Seat Extender Brackets — JL/JTARB Air CompressorsMORRFlate Portable Air CompressorsEZ FLATE M.O.A.B. Air CompressorThor's Lightning Strike Air CompressorRPM Steering — Heavy-Duty Jeep Steering UpgradeFOX 2.0 ATS Steering Stabilizer — Wrangler JL / Gladiator JTCarbon Offroad WinchesDECKED Midsize Truck Drawer SystemNitto Trail Grappler M/T TiresZ Automotive Tazer JL MiniWOLFBOX Dash CamerasStarlink Roam🚙 Community ShoutoutsAndrew: Not in the Wild OverlandBryan: Beatrice JKU the LunchboxCalvin: SRG OffroadCarbon OffroadJD: MeAndMyYellowJKMike: JKTrlFnderMisch 4x4RPM SteeringTrailReady Bumpers3W AutoLifeWOLFBOX🌎 Advocacy & ConservationBlueRibbon CoalitionUtah Public Lands Alliance (UPLA)📰 News TopicsNo dedicated news segment in this recording. The crew's discussion focuses on firsthand observations from Trail Hero, including changing conditions along East Rim, the availability of replacement parts at the Trail Hero vendor show, and questions about sponsorships and accountability in the off-road industry.📅 Events and ResourcesTrail Hero 2026 — Official Event ScheduleTrail Hero at Pecan Valley Resort — Pool Party and Event InformationSEMA Show 2026 — November 3–6, Las VegasEaster Jeep Safari — Red Rock 4-WheelersOverland Expo📞 Get involved!Leave us a voicemail! Call 719-408-0132 to be featured on the show.Write a review! Review The Trailhead on Apple PodcastsFollow us on Instagram! @thetrailheadpodcastVisit the Site: The Trailhead NetworkTrailhead Gear (Shirts & More): Shop The TrailheadDiscounts for Trailheads! TYRI Offroad Lights — Use code TRAILHEAD15 for 15% off.

Trail Hero 2026 is in the rearview mirror, and JD and Calvin are back from Sand Hollow with stories, opinions, and plenty of good-natured ribbing from the rest of the crew. JD shares how his first trip in the new Jeep Gladiator changed his approach to the build, while the guys trade early reactions to Trail Hero, including vendor row and event security. Meanwhile, Bryan is racing to finish his outrageous 1985 CJ-7 for SEMA, and Andrew joins the conversation with his HEMI-bound Gladiator and Rivian R1T. Between Jeep modifications, overlanding gear, ridiculous winch accessories, and an unexpectedly passionate debate about cooking hot dogs on the trail, this post–Trail Hero catch-up goes exactly where you'd expect The Trailhead to go: completely off the rails.📍 Trails and DestinationsSand Hollow State Park, Utah🛠️ Gear and ToolsAdams Driveshaft – Jeep Gladiator JT Front DriveshaftAdvance Adapters – Atlas Transfer CasesArtec Industries – Jeep JL/JT Long Arm SuspensionBilstein B8 8100 Bypass ShocksFox Tail Lights – Lighting ProductsMetalCloak – Gladiator 4.5" Game Changer SuspensionMopar – Jeep Gladiator Rubicon Steel Front BumperNemesis Industries – Jeep Gladiator Front BumpersNitto Recon Grappler A/T TiresNostalgia – Four-Hot-Dog and Bun Pop-Up ToasterOscar Mayer – Two-Slot Hot Dog and Bun ToasterRock Krawler – Jeep Gladiator JT Rear Coil Spring KitRockJock – Jeep Gladiator Lift SpringsSuper Pacific – X1 Overland CamperTom Wood's – Gladiator Front Driveshaft ConversionTYRI Off-Road LightingWacky 4x4 – Custom Aluminum Winch Fairleads (Hot Lips, Wacky Ta-Ta's, Bull, Skull, Football, and Dog Bone)3W AutoLife – Jeep Gladiator All-Weather Floor Mats🚙 Community ShoutoutsAndrew: Not In The Wild Overland (@notinthewildoverland)Bryan: Beatrice JKU / Init2BuildItCalvin: SRG OffroadEric and TYRI Off-RoadJD: MeAndMyYellowJKNathan the unpaid intern aka MudhornGladiatorRich Klein – Trail Hero🌎 Advocacy & ConservationUtah Public Lands Alliance (UPLA)BlueRibbon Coalition📰 News TopicsSEMA 2026: Truck and Off-Road Brands Drive InnovationSEMA Expands the 2026 Show With a Dedicated Powersports SectionScout Motors' Direct-Sales Dispute With Volkswagen Dealers📅 Events and ResourcesTrail Hero 2026 – September 28–October 3, Hurricane, UtahSEMA Show 2026 – November 3–6, Las Vegas, NevadaSEMA Membership InformationScout Motors – Terra Pickup and Traveler SUV📞 Get involved!Leave us a voicemail! Call 719-408-0132 to be featured on the show.Write a review! Help us get closer to our giveaway at 30 reviews! Write one here!Follow us on Instagram! @thetrailheadpodcastVisit the Site: The Trailhead NetworkTrailhead Gear (Shirts & More): Shop HereDiscounts for Trailheads!TYRI Offroad Lights — Use code TRAILHEAD15 for 15% off.

What happens when your totaled Jeep gets a second life—and your friends discover everything you left behind? JD, Bryan, Calvin, Joe, and Andrew are back with plenty of laughs, questionable decisions, and some off-road headlines that have everyone talking. From Scout's return and Hyundai's ambitious plans to the future of electric off-roading, the opinions are flying. But things really get interesting when the crew pulls back the curtain on sponsorships, SEMA builds, and the truth behind off-road influencers. It's an unfiltered conversation you won't want to miss!📍 Trails and DestinationsSand Hollow State Park, Utah – Trail Hero Riding Area🛠️ Gear and ToolsRotopaX 2-Gallon Diesel Container2015 Jeep Wrangler JK 2-Door WeatherTech FloorLinersZ Automotive Tazer JL MiniNitto Trail Grappler M/T TiresSuper Pacific X1 Truck CamperAmerica's Most Wanted 4x4 – Gladiator HEMI Conversion Package🚙 Community ShoutoutsAndrew – First-time guest and Jeep Gladiator ownerBryan: Beatrice JKU the LunchboxCalvin: SRG OffroadJeff – New owner rebuilding JD's salvaged yellow JKJD: MeAndMyYellowJKJoe – Automotive instructor and fellow wheelerMike: JKTrlFnderNathan the unpaid intern aka MudhornGladiatorNot in the Wild – Fellow wheeler with a Rivian, Gladiator, and kei truckWill – Mr. Carnage, Carnage Motorsports🌎 Advocacy & ConservationUtah Public Lands Alliance (UPLA)BlueRibbon Coalition📰 News Topics🔥 Scout Motors Reveals Mountainside and Trail-Ready Traveler Concepts – Two approaches to Scout's upcoming SUV, from refined styling to serious off-road equipment. The group debates whether the Traveler looks too much like a Rivian or Range Rover.Scout Traveler Production Plans and Harvester Range Extender – Scout's anticipated 2028 production, the appeal of a gasoline range extender, and the frustration of waiting for a vehicle that's still years away.Slate Truck – Could a Simple Electric Pickup Change Off-Roading? – JD sees potential for Slate's customizable electric truck to become an accessible entry point for electric off-roading.🔥 Hyundai Boulder Concept Challenges Traditional Off-Road SUVs – Hyundai's body-on-frame concept features 37-inch tires, unusual cargo access, and aggressive styling aimed at the Wrangler and Bronco market.Hyundai's New Body-on-Frame Platform and Midsize Pickup Plans – Hyundai's plans for an American-market pickup raise questions about whether a production off-road SUV could follow.🔥 Hyundai and Kia Patent a Magnetic Modular Hardtop System – The crew questions whether magnets can actually make hardtop installation easier.Hyundai CRATER Concept Explores a Different Kind of Off-Road Vehicle – From unconventional styling and lighting to the interior and practical trail features, the group picks apart Hyundai's futuristic design.📅 Events and ResourcesTrail Hero 2026 – September 28–October 3, UtahSEMA Show 2026 – November 3–6, Las Vegas📞 Get involved!Leave us a voicemail! Call 719-408-0132 to be featured on the show.Write a review! Review The Trailhead on Apple Podcasts|Follow us on Instagram! @thetrailheadpodcastVisit the Site: The Trailhead NetworkTrailhead Gear (Shirts & More): ShopDiscounts for Trailheads!TYRI Offroad Lights — Use code TRAILHEAD15 for 15% off.

The Trailhead is back for Season 5, and JD has some big news to share with Bryan, Calvin, and Joe! After a year of major life changes, a wild recovery at Trail Hero, and an insurance decision that officially ended the road for his beloved yellow Jeep Wrangler JK, JD finally reveals what he bought to replace it. The crew wastes absolutely no time roasting his new rig, debating everything from 33-inch tires and suspension upgrades to winch bumpers, off-road lighting, and whether he really needs 40s. JD shares why he passed on the Ford Bronco, what his CarMax buying experience was like, and the embarrassing mistake he made on his first trail ride with the new rig. Plus, the guys start throwing out names for it, leaving one very important question for the Trailheads: What should JD call it?📍 Trails and DestinationsJohn's Trail, Sand Mountain OHV Area, UtahSlaughterhouse Road (Slaughterhouse Gulch), Colorado🛠️ Gear and ToolsFalken Wildpeak Off-Road TiresTYRI Offroad LED LightingRock Slide Engineering Gladiator Step SlidersRPM Steering & Suspension🚙 Community ShoutoutsBryan: Beatrice JKU the LunchboxCalvin: SRG OffroadJD: MeAndMyYellowJKJoe: Mechanic_JKKeenan Campbell: AlphaFoxtrotJKUMatt's Off Road RecoveryNathan the unpaid intern aka MudhornGladiatorRPM Steering & Suspension🌎 Advocacy & ConservationUtah Public Lands Alliance (UPLA)BlueRibbon Coalition📅 Events and ResourcesTrail Hero 2026Easter Jeep Safari (EJS)SEMA Show 2026CarMax MaxCare Extended Service PlansTrails Offroad📞 Get involved!Leave us a voicemail! Call 719-408-0132 to be featured on the show.Write a review! Help support The Trailhead by leaving a review on Apple Podcasts.Follow us on Instagram! @thetrailheadpodcastVisit the Site: The Trailhead NetworkTrailhead Gear (Shirts & More): Shop HereDiscounts for Trailheads!TYRI Offroad Lights — Use code TRAILHEAD15 for 15% off.

Recorded at the start of July 2026, this episode catches JD at a very specific moment: the yellow JK had been declared a loss, the insurance process was still playing out, and nobody knew what would replace it. JD is joined by Bryan, Joe, Calvin, and Keenan to work through the options—from a Jeep Wrangler JLU Rubicon to a Jeep Gladiator JT—and what makes sense for a future focused more on camping and overlanding without giving up the ability to hit harder trails like Sand Hollow. The crew debates the 3.6L versus EcoDiesel, rooftop tents versus off-road trailers, JK simplicity versus the newer JL platform, suspension, tire size, build strategy, and whether JD has finally outgrown the two-door Jeep life. More importantly, they dig into how you should actually approach an off-road build when you get the rare chance to start over from scratch. We held this episode until now because the replacement-Jeep saga finally has a completion arc—making it a chance to go back to the moment before anyone knew how the story would end.📍 Trails and DestinationsSand Hollow State Park, Utah🛠️ Gear and Tools — Podcast VersionAlpine i509-WRA-JK 9-inch Restyle ReceiverLinksWell Wrangler JL / Gladiator JT T-Style XL RadioStinger HEIGH10+ Jeep Wrangler JK Radio SystemRockford Fosgate Car SpeakersKICKER Jeep Wrangler Audio Upgrade SystemOverland Vehicle Systems Roof Top Tents23ZERO Roof Top TentsThule Roof Top TentsOld Man Emu Jeep JK Coil SpringsAir Lift 1000 Load-Leveling Air SpringsRock Krawler 3.5-inch Adventure Mid-Arm JL SuspensionRPM JL Wrangler 3.5-inch Ultimate Aluminum Mid-Arm Lift KitREDARC Rogue RedVision Power Management SystemVictron Orion XS DC-DC Battery ChargerTimbren 3,500-lb HD Axle-Less Trailer SuspensionNitto Trail Grappler M/THarker Outdoors Jeep Gladiator CamperTYRI Off-Road LED Lighting🚙 Community ShoutoutsBryan: Beatrice JKU the Lunchbox / @init2builditCalvin: SRG Offroad / @srgoffroadJD: MeAndMyYellowJKJoe: Mechanic_JKKeenan Campbell: @alphafoxtrotjku🌎 Advocacy & ConservationBlueRibbon CoalitionUtah Public Lands Alliance📰 News TopicsNo dedicated news segment this time—the Jeep replacement discussion took over the show.📅 Events and ResourcesOverland Expo WestTrails Offroad📞 Get involved!Leave us a voicemail! Call 719-408-0132 to be featured on the show.Write a review! Review The Trailhead on Apple PodcastsFollow us on Instagram! @thetrailheadpodcastVisit the Site: The Trailhead NetworkTrailhead Gear: Shirts & MoreDiscounts for Trailheads!TYRI Offroad Lights — Use code TRAILHEAD15 for 15% off

JD and Calvin are joined by Kerry Garrison of Trail Traveler to talk about Rosetta Maps, a camping resource tool Kerry built after getting fed up with outdated, inaccurate, and sometimes illegal dispersed camping information. Rosetta Maps brings dispersed camping, campgrounds, public-land data, weather, wildfire information, GPX tracks, and other trip-planning tools into one place. The conversation gets into how Kerry is trying to keep bad data out of the system, how Rosetta Maps works alongside tools like Trails Offroad, Gaia GPS, and onX, and why he doesn’t see it as another navigation app. They also talk about government data accuracy, MVUM information, user submissions, private campsites, and what Kerry wants to build next. If you’ve ever planned an overlanding or camping trip and wondered why it takes so many different apps, this episode is for you.📍 Trails and DestinationsThe Black Hills, South DakotaFlat Tops, ColoradoAdams Lake, Colorado – Flat TopsCrescent Lake, Colorado – Flat TopsLoch Lomond, ColoradoGordon Gulch, ColoradoUpper Geneva Creek, Colorado🛠️ Gear and ToolsRosettaMapsTrails OffroadGaia GPSonX OffroadiOverlanderThe DyrtCampendiumAllTrailsWatch DutyGarmin BaseCampGoogle MapsStarlink🚙 Community ShoutoutsCalvin: SRG OffroadJD: MeAndMyYellowJKKerry Garrison the Trail Traveler🌎 Advocacy & ConservationTread Lightly!Leave No TraceU.S. Forest Service Motor Vehicle Use Map DataBlueRibbon Coalition📰 News TopicsRosettaMaps LaunchExpanded Forest Service MVUM Data and Vehicle Class Information📅 Events and ResourcesRosettaMaps – Camping and Public-Land PlanningRosettaMaps Free & Pro PlansTrail TravelerRecreation.govU.S. Forest Service MVUM DataNational Weather Service📞 Get Involved!Leave us a voicemail! Call 719-408-0132 to be featured on the show.Write a review! Review The Trailhead on Apple PodcastsFollow us on Instagram! @thetrailheadpodcastVisit The Trailhead Network: TheTrailheadNetwork.comTrailhead Gear – Shirts & More: Trailhead ShopRosetta Maps: Get 20% off a Pro subscription with code TRAILHEAD — RosettaMaps PricingTYRI Offroad Lights: Use code TRAILHEAD15 for 15% off — TYRI Lights

JD sits down with Ryan Stoangi of Combat Off Road to talk about how more than 20 years of building Jeeps and working in off-road retail led him to start making his own parts. Ryan breaks down Combat’s focus on durable, repairable Jeep accessories, including their hood latches, armored taillights, fenders, and inner fenders, and why he believes in sticking to what the company does well. They also talk about choosing quality parts, supporting local 4x4 shops, and figuring out what you actually want from your Jeep before spending thousands building it. Plus, Ryan and JD take on gatekeeping in the off-road community and why helping new wheelers learn is important to keeping the sport growing.📍 Trails and DestinationsSand Hollow State Park, UtahDouble Sammy, UtahMoab Area Trails, Utah🛠️ Gear and ToolsCombat Off Road Off-the-Turnbuckle Hood Latches (Combat Off Road)Combat Off Road Tail Gunner Tail Lights (Combat Off Road)Combat Off Road Full Assault Aluminum Fenders (Combat Off Road)Combat Off Road Max Flow Front Inner Fender Liners (Combat Off Road)Combat Off Road MORF Rear Inner Fender Liners (Combat Off Road)Rock Krawler Long-Arm Suspension Systems (Rock Krawler)RockJock AntiRock Sway Bar Systems (RockJock 4x4)Revolution Gear & Axle JL/JT Gear Packages (Revolution Gear)RCV Performance Jeep JL/JT Axle Shafts (RCV Performance)RPM Steering & Suspension (RPM Steering)Milestar Patagonia M/T-02 Tires (Milestar Tires)Rockford Fosgate Jeep Audio Kits (Rockford Fosgate)Stinger Jeep Head Units (Stinger)🚙 Community ShoutoutsCombat Off Road: @combat.offroad (Instagram)JD: MeAndMyYellowJKRyan Stoangi: @ryanstoangi (Instagram)Synergy Manufacturing: @synergymfg (Instagram)TMR Customs: @tmrcustoms (Instagram)🌎 Advocacy & ConservationUtah Public Lands AllianceBlueRibbon Coalition📰 News Topics🔥 Jeep Concept Vehicles — including the Wrangler ANVIL 715 — Ryan talks about Combat Off Road hood latches appearing on three official Jeep concepts over three consecutive years, including the Low Down, Bug Out 4xe, and ANVIL. (jeep)📅 Events and ResourcesCombat Off Road Installation Instructions (Combat Off Road)Combat Off Road YouTube: @Combat.Offroad (YouTube)Keystone Automotive BIG Show (Keystone Automotive BIG Show)SEMA Show (SEMA Show)Toledo Jeep Fest (Toledo Jeep® Fest)Trail Hero (The Trail Hero)📞 Get involved!Leave us a voicemail! Call 719-408-0132 to be featured on the show.Write a review!Follow us on Instagram! @thetrailheadpodcastVisit The Trailhead NetworkTrailhead Gear — Shirts & MoreDiscounts for Trailheads!TYRI Offroad Lights — Use code TRAILHEAD15 for 15% off.

JD closes out the Trail Hero Expedition Spotlights series with Nathaniel and Susan Savka of Team Danger Zone, the first-time overlanders who became the inaugural Trail Hero Expeditions champions by just 16 seconds. They unpack their 2020 Jeep Gladiator overland build, rooftop tent camping lessons, lightning-fast tire change, MORRFlate four-tire inflation challenge, and the teamwork that carried them through Pine Valley, Zion, the Grand Canyon, and Sand Hollow rock crawling. The conversation goes far deeper than competition as Susan openly discusses experiencing a severe panic attack on the route, while the family explains why autism awareness, mental health advocacy, and making the off-road community welcoming for children like Johnny Danger matter more than any trophy. From Johnny learning new words and initiating an unforgettable hug to borrowed gear, unexpected friendships, and a victory cheeseburger covered in ketchup, this episode is equal parts family overlanding adventure, honest vulnerability, and classic Trailhead chaos. Listen for the story behind Team Danger Zone’s 16-second victory—and why Susan may now be the family member pushing hardest to return to Utah.📍 Trails and DestinationsPine Valley Recreation Area, UtahZion National Park, UtahGrand Canyon North Rim, ArizonaSand Hollow State Park, UtahMoraine State Park, PennsylvaniaGemini Bridges, Moab, Utah🛠️ Gear and ToolsTeam Danger Zone’s 2020 Jeep Gladiator SportKenda Klever M/T2 Tires — 37x13.50R20TRUKD T Series 12.5-Inch Bed RackOutland Motorworks Yonder Rooftop TentMORRFlate TenSix PSI Pro CompressorMORRFlate Air HubMORRFlate Quad+ 155-Inch Hose KitColby Valve Emergency Tire Valves🚙 Community ShoutoutsAdventure Lab: Brit Mansell and James VestEpic Adventure Duo: Steve Botkin and Katie BurtonFran’s JL Adventures: Fran AdlerGlen PlakeJD: MeAndMyYellowJKLittle Rich: Rich Klein IIINathan the Unpaid Intern aka MudhornGladiatorSRG Offroad: Calvin and Jennifer PuldaTeam Danger Zone: Nathaniel, Susan, and Johnny DangerTeam GenRight Offroad: Brian Ritchie and Jeff HesseTeam Larger Than Life: Joe Belk and Bill OdeTeam Number 2: Jason DeArmond and Aaron WedekingWheeling Up-Right Western PA🌎 Advocacy & ConservationAutism4x4BlueRibbon CoalitionUtah Public Lands Alliance📅 Events and ResourcesTrail Hero Expeditions Season OneTrail HeroTrail Hero X on SPEED SPORT 1Bantam Jeep Heritage FestivalTeam Danger Zone Official Profile📞 Get involved!Leave us a voicemail! Call 719-408-0132 to be featured on the show.Write a review! Leave one on Apple Podcasts.Follow us on Instagram! @thetrailheadpodcastVisit the Site: The Trailhead NetworkTrailhead Gear — Shirts and More: Shop HereDiscounts for Trailheads!TYRI Offroad Lights — Use code TRAILHEAD15 for 15% off.