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Forum: Tow Vehicles 09-03-2019, 09:18 AM
Replies: 21
Views: 4,030
Posted By tcrum
We tow a 1978 31' Sovereign with a the Diesel...

We tow a 1978 31' Sovereign with a the Diesel Jeep Grand Cherokee. It is a super tow vehicle. We have 20" low profile tires, a cheap weight distribution hitch, 2 friction sway bars and a P3 brake...
Forum: Furnaces, Heaters, Fireplaces & Air Conditioning 07-24-2019, 09:57 AM
Replies: 39
Views: 9,941
Posted By tcrum
easy start dropped our staring amps to around 13...

easy start dropped our staring amps to around 13 vs no east start we were at 23 amps. I wouldn't plug into power and run the a/c without an easy start if you only have 20 amp service.
Forum: Hitches, Couplers & Balls 05-16-2019, 09:28 AM
Replies: 31
Views: 7,233
Posted By tcrum
We put the jack down to take the weight off the...

We put the jack down to take the weight off the TV and unplug the cord.
Forum: Boondocking 05-16-2019, 09:23 AM
Replies: 36
Views: 10,663
Posted By tcrum
I would think if you ran your generator for a few...

I would think if you ran your generator for a few hours in the morning and then again for a couple hours before bed just to top things off you should be fine.
Forum: Tow Vehicles 08-13-2017, 07:42 AM
Replies: 62
Views: 14,096
Posted By tcrum
I have read people say you can turn off the...

I have read people say you can turn off the leveling system. How do you do that?
Forum: Tow Vehicles 08-13-2017, 07:40 AM
Replies: 62
Views: 14,096
Posted By tcrum
Got new axels on the Airstream so readjusted the...

Got new axels on the Airstream so readjusted the ball height. We have been getting 30 mpg's without the camper and 17 when towing. 35,000 miles on the JGC Overland diesel. Still love this tow...
Forum: Tow Vehicles 04-26-2017, 09:25 PM
Replies: 54
Views: 6,883
Posted By tcrum
We tow our 1978 31' with a Jeep Grand Cherokee...

We tow our 1978 31' with a Jeep Grand Cherokee diesel. It is a luxury vehicle that my wife drives everyday. It gets 30 mpg's when not towing and around 16 when towing. It pulls the Airstream a lot...
Forum: Sprinter and B-van Forum 04-07-2017, 07:22 PM
Replies: 32
Views: 5,871
Posted By tcrum
I found some things like slap bracelets that you...

I found some things like slap bracelets that you wrap around your tv steering wheel so you know to check each thing before you leave.
Forum: Tow Vehicles 04-06-2017, 08:59 AM
Replies: 215
Views: 64,862
Posted By tcrum
We tow our 31' 1978 Airstream with a Jeep Grand...

We tow our 31' 1978 Airstream with a Jeep Grand Cherokee Diesel. It does a great job. We have the airbag suspension. It's not a problem. We just set up the hitch with the Jeep off. 28-30 mpg's...
Forum: On The Road... 10-21-2016, 10:59 AM
Replies: 40
Views: 14,030
Posted By tcrum
Your Mercedes has 215 hp and 398 ft lbs of...

Your Mercedes has 215 hp and 398 ft lbs of torque. Our Jeep Grand Cherokee diesel has slightly more at 240 hp and 420 ft lbs of torque. We are able to keep at 60-65 on most uphill grades without...
Forum: Hitches, Couplers & Balls 10-19-2016, 06:32 PM
Replies: 10
Views: 2,299
Posted By tcrum
I have the same issue. To get the Airstream...

I have the same issue. To get the Airstream level mine is close to the ground as well. Just completed a 4,200 trip we hit twice. I keep it in sport mode but you can raise it to off road 1 if you...
Forum: Sprinter and B-van Forum 07-15-2016, 09:57 PM
Replies: 13
Views: 3,828
Posted By tcrum
May still have some air to get out of the lines...

May still have some air to get out of the lines if if ran dry
Forum: Sprinter and B-van Forum 07-15-2016, 07:51 PM
Replies: 13
Views: 3,828
Posted By tcrum
Sometimes when you change the tank you have to...

Sometimes when you change the tank you have to purge the air out of the lines. I turn all the stove burners on until I smell gas and the burner can light.
Forum: Tow Vehicles 06-09-2016, 08:14 PM
Replies: 93
Views: 19,022
Posted By tcrum
Diesel grand Cherokee 4 x 4 is 7,200. The numbers...

Diesel grand Cherokee 4 x 4 is 7,200. The numbers really don't mean much if you don't have the hitch set up, ball height, brakes etc.
Forum: Tow Vehicles 06-08-2016, 09:01 PM
Replies: 93
Views: 19,022
Posted By tcrum
I don't have a gmc or canyon. I do have a 3.6l...

I don't have a gmc or canyon. I do have a 3.6l Jeep Grand Cherokee diesel that I tow my 31' airstream with. I would imagine the 2.7l would easily tow a small rv.
Forum: The Pet Forum 06-07-2016, 07:53 PM
Replies: 53
Views: 18,304
Posted By tcrum
I know people that have reworded their fans so in...

I know people that have reworded their fans so in the event of a power failure to fans will open and circulate air.
Forum: Towing, Tow Vehicles & Hitches 06-04-2016, 04:54 PM
Replies: 95
Views: 27,671
Posted By tcrum
The Eco diesel can tow 7,200 lbs

The Eco diesel can tow 7,200 lbs
Forum: Towing, Tow Vehicles & Hitches 06-01-2016, 07:05 PM
Replies: 10
Views: 961
Posted By tcrum
Mine was just a plug and play as well. Just be...

Mine was just a plug and play as well. Just be sure you get the correct harness.
Forum: Towing, Tow Vehicles & Hitches 05-31-2016, 05:19 PM
Replies: 10
Views: 961
Posted By tcrum
Only complaint would be no integrated brake...

Only complaint would be no integrated brake controller but added a new controller that works great.
Forum: Towing, Tow Vehicles & Hitches 05-31-2016, 05:17 PM
Replies: 10
Views: 961
Posted By tcrum
Breaking is excellent they use the oversized...

Breaking is excellent they use the oversized breaks on the overland because it has the towing package. Same breaks as the ram pickup. I got some cheap mirrors that work fine. Not a lot of mirror...
Forum: Towing, Tow Vehicles & Hitches 05-31-2016, 05:15 PM
Replies: 10
Views: 961
Posted By tcrum
I have a 2015 Jeep Grand Cherokee Overland...

I have a 2015 Jeep Grand Cherokee Overland diesel. I pull a 1978 31' Airstream. Over 30 mpg's not towing a 16+/- towing. I added a second swag bar to gain maximum stability. Absolutely love this...
Forum: Towing, Tow Vehicles & Hitches 02-16-2016, 04:24 PM
Replies: 95
Views: 27,671
Posted By tcrum
I have that exact same setup. I have a second...

I have that exact same setup. I have a second sway bar I'm going to add this weekend.
Forum: Towing, Tow Vehicles & Hitches 02-15-2016, 07:13 PM
Replies: 95
Views: 27,671
Posted By tcrum
Jim, are the sway bars the same for both sides or...

Jim, are the sway bars the same for both sides or is there a drivers side and a curb side?
Forum: Towing, Tow Vehicles & Hitches 02-11-2016, 07:29 PM
Replies: 95
Views: 27,671
Posted By tcrum
When we drove to FL it was extremely windy, and...

When we drove to FL it was extremely windy, and snowed for the first 200 miles. If I compare the stability to my suburban the suburban does not move around as much in the wind. I will post results...
Forum: Towing, Tow Vehicles & Hitches 02-10-2016, 08:52 PM
Replies: 95
Views: 27,671
Posted By tcrum
Just towed my 31' Sovereign 650 miles from TN to...

Just towed my 31' Sovereign 650 miles from TN to FL. 15.5 mpg 2015 diesel overland. Couldn't be happier.
Forum: Furnaces, Heaters, Fireplaces & Air Conditioning 02-08-2016, 06:50 PM
Replies: 15
Views: 2,675
Posted By tcrum
Mine did that as well. Can't recall the exact...

Mine did that as well. Can't recall the exact fix. I do remember it was minor.
Forum: Towing, Tow Vehicles & Hitches 02-06-2016, 08:39 PM
Replies: 95
Views: 27,671
Posted By tcrum
2015 Jeep Grand Cherokee overland with heavy duty...

2015 Jeep Grand Cherokee overland with heavy duty brakes 60-0= 116 ft
Forum: Hitches, Couplers & Balls 02-06-2016, 08:17 PM
Replies: 13
Views: 1,351
Posted By tcrum
Flipped my yellow and black wires. Problem...

Flipped my yellow and black wires. Problem solved.
Forum: Towing, Tow Vehicles & Hitches 02-03-2016, 06:06 PM
Replies: 95
Views: 27,671
Posted By tcrum
The diesel gives you heavy duty brakes. It has...

The diesel gives you heavy duty brakes. It has 20" wheels and I don't see how you could get larger brakes. My trailer also has good brakes and tires. Also upgraded the break controller to a p3. ...
Forum: Towing, Tow Vehicles & Hitches 02-02-2016, 08:46 PM
Replies: 95
Views: 27,671
Posted By tcrum
I just bought a Jeep Grand Cherokee Overland...

I just bought a Jeep Grand Cherokee Overland diesel to replace a 2004 suburban. Very happy with what I have experienced with the jeep. Having to do get a new shank for the weight distribution hitch...
Forum: Towing, Tow Vehicles & Hitches 01-31-2016, 07:07 PM
Replies: 70
Views: 10,808
Posted By tcrum
i just got a grand cherokee diesel- overland...

i just got a grand cherokee diesel- overland model. Towed my 31' Sovereign today. It tows better than my older suburban. the torque is awesome.
Forum: Hitches, Couplers & Balls 01-31-2016, 06:42 PM
Replies: 13
Views: 1,351
Posted By tcrum
I found this online. I think the previous owner...

I found this online. I think the previous owner may have done some rewiring.

A word of caution about the wire color code for your 70 Airstream. The code Airstream followed from 1966 through 1981...
Forum: Hitches, Couplers & Balls 01-31-2016, 06:40 PM
Replies: 13
Views: 1,351
Posted By tcrum
My brakes work with the yellow in the center.

My brakes work with the yellow in the center.
Forum: Hitches, Couplers & Balls 01-31-2016, 06:06 PM
Replies: 13
Views: 1,351
Posted By tcrum
Why would everything else work correctly. I had...

Why would everything else work correctly. I had a trailer shop put a plug on it 5 years ago and I copied the way they did it except for the center yellow wire. They had that disconnected.
Forum: Tow Vehicles 01-31-2016, 05:57 PM
Replies: 62
Views: 14,096
Posted By tcrum
First test run today with my new Jeep Grand...

First test run today with my new Jeep Grand Cherokee overland diesel. Did a great job. Very windy today so we moved around a bit. Need to do a few hitch adjustments to lower the front about 2...
Forum: Hitches, Couplers & Balls 01-31-2016, 05:23 PM
Replies: 13
Views: 1,351
Posted By tcrum
Back up light stay on?

I just got a new tow vehicle and when I plug the 7 way in the backup lights on the trailer come on and stay on. All the other lights work correctly, brakes work as well. Any ideas? I also put a...
Forum: Hitches, Couplers & Balls 01-31-2016, 02:59 PM
Replies: 20
Views: 15,087
Posted By tcrum
Just remeasured my 1978 31' Sovereign. The chart...

Just remeasured my 1978 31' Sovereign. The chart says 19.5" ball height. Mine is now level at 18". Thanks Andy.
Forum: Hitches, Couplers & Balls 01-30-2016, 04:41 PM
Replies: 20
Views: 15,087
Posted By tcrum
https://www.airstream.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/0...

https://www.airstream.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/02/Trailer-Motorhome-Weights.pdf

The above link will give you the correct ball height for your trailer.
Forum: Interior Restoration Forum 01-24-2016, 07:17 AM
Replies: 6
Views: 5,621
Posted By tcrum
King bed

We converted the back two twins with bunks above to sleep our 4 children. We had new cushions made to fit between the lower twins which converts the lower two twins to a king. You have to crawl...
Forum: Tow Vehicles 01-18-2016, 11:02 PM
Replies: 62
Views: 14,096
Posted By tcrum
Just bought a Jeep Grand Cherokee overland. Any...

Just bought a Jeep Grand Cherokee overland. Any owners out there that can give some towing advice? Do you paddle shift down when going up hill? What suspension mode when towing?
Forum: Tow Vehicles 01-17-2016, 10:59 AM
Replies: 62
Views: 14,096
Posted By tcrum
2015 Jeep Grand Cherokee Summit 3.0L V6 Diesel SUV

Which towing mirrors do you use with your Jeep Grand Cherokee?
Forum: General Repair Forum 11-02-2015, 04:00 PM
Replies: 73
Views: 19,866
Posted By tcrum
Try fresh cab.

Try fresh cab.
Forum: On The Road... 09-03-2015, 08:58 PM
Replies: 6
Views: 1,269
Posted By tcrum
Just park in your friends driveway. I will take...

Just park in your friends driveway. I will take their homeowners assoc at least 24 hours to send them a nasty letter.
Forum: On The Road... 09-03-2015, 08:56 PM
Replies: 6
Views: 1,269
Posted By tcrum
There are some gated storage facilities in west...

There are some gated storage facilities in west Boca 441 near Clint more road.
Forum: Towing, Tow Vehicles & Hitches 07-29-2015, 07:34 PM
Replies: 18
Views: 2,328
Posted By tcrum
Your ford should be able to pull it with much...

Your ford should be able to pull it with much problem. I use a 2004 suburban with a 5.3 v8. My only issue is I have a 4 speed transmission. If your 150 is newer I wouldn't spend the money on a...
Forum: Electrical - Systems, Generators, Batteries & Solar 07-28-2015, 12:30 PM
Replies: 18
Views: 2,616
Posted By tcrum
15 AMP is like having it plugged in at home. ...

15 AMP is like having it plugged in at home. Should be fine with Lights, Fans, TV and fridg.
Forum: Boondocking 07-12-2015, 12:26 PM
Replies: 1
Views: 974
Posted By tcrum
Camping near UT Knoxville?

Any suggestions for camping near UTK? What about football weekends?
Forum: Tow Vehicles 04-03-2015, 12:50 PM
Replies: 19
Views: 4,648
Posted By tcrum
I think the Mercedes sprinter diesel looks like...

I think the Mercedes sprinter diesel looks like an interesting option.

Used Mercedes-Benz Sprinter For Sale - CarGurus...
Forum: Tow Vehicles 04-03-2015, 12:33 PM
Replies: 62
Views: 14,096
Posted By tcrum
2015 Jeep Grand Cherokee Summit 3.0L V6 Diesel SUV

Anyone towing with the Jeep Grand Cherokee Diesel. I need to get a different tow vehicle. I have a 31' Airstream. What do you like? Dislike?
Forum: General Repair Forum 03-08-2015, 02:18 PM
Replies: 3
Views: 962
Posted By tcrum
Roof repair help.

I had a branch from a neighbors tree pierce a hold in the roof on my airstream. Any ideas on how to repair the damage.
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