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03-05-2014, 08:57 AM
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Rivet Master 
2015 28' Flying Cloud
Durango
, Colorado
Join Date: Oct 2010
Posts: 623
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Frontal View
Here's the rig looking at you.
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Joe & Joan Donnaway
Durango, CO
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03-05-2014, 09:13 AM
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Rivet Master
2012 30' International
1997 25' Safari
1967 20' Globetrotter
Burlington
, Ontario
Join Date: Jul 2009
Posts: 1,499
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Really sharp. What was your procedure for getting the roof rack? Jim
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03-05-2014, 11:20 AM
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Rivet Master
2012 30' International
1997 25' Safari
1967 20' Globetrotter
Burlington
, Ontario
Join Date: Jul 2009
Posts: 1,499
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JamuJoe, Thank you for the information. I have the mirrors and will get the racks. You have been a real help by blazing the GC trail. I just do what you do and it works out beautifully. I should have asked before and I hope you don't mind, what is the make and model of your cargo carrier? Jim
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03-05-2014, 02:00 PM
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#125
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'06 75th Winick Prototype
2006 19' International CCD
1968 22' Safari
The Swamps of Hell
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Join Date: Oct 2006
Posts: 228
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Seeing the new GC's recently and not particularly caring for the design either way (just kinda came and went...a bit indistinguished) I have got to say that the silver GC with the Airstream looks GREAT! Talk about a great, great visual match! Perfect size trailer for the tow vehicle, and the carrier on top actually makes it look BETTER! And, it probably helps a tad with wind resistance...
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03-05-2014, 02:29 PM
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#126
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3 Rivet Member 
1952 15' Cruisette
1967 20' Globetrotter
2010 19' International
La Cañada Flintridge
, California
Join Date: Jul 2012
Posts: 109
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What length and floorplan is pictures?
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03-05-2014, 03:13 PM
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#127
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Rivet Master
2020 30' Classic
Derwood
, Maryland
Join Date: Mar 2010
Posts: 1,515
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Quote:
Originally Posted by JamuJoe
Here's the rig at dawn camped at Sumner Lake SP in New Mexico.
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Now that's a good looking rig!!!
And assuming that ground your on is level, the setup looks Great!!!
CONGRATS!!!
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2020 30’ Airstream Classic
**I Love U.S.A.**
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03-06-2014, 05:02 AM
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Vintage Kin
Fort Worth
, Texas
Join Date: Nov 2006
Posts: 8,014
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So the total miles and total gallons consumed resulted in an average mpg of? Was travel speed consistent? Approximate length of combined rig is? And combined weight is about?
Great looking!!
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03-07-2014, 05:09 AM
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4 Rivet Member 
Join Date: Nov 2002
Posts: 334
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The miles-per-gallon results being reported by JamuJoe's onboard computer imply his rig is achieving efficiencies equivalent to the current diesel Sprinter Class B. And the combo has to outweigh the Sprinter by a half-ton or more.
That is great!
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03-07-2014, 06:29 AM
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#130
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Rivet Master
2016 30' Classic
Hinckley
, Ohio
Join Date: Sep 2009
Posts: 907
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I think he has a 23 FB trailer
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03-09-2014, 04:50 PM
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Rivet Master
2015 28' Flying Cloud
Durango
, Colorado
Join Date: Oct 2010
Posts: 623
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2014 Grand Cherokee Eco Diesel
Right, it is a FC23FB. 5683 lbs wet. I was very pleased with the performance of the GC on this 1830 mile tow. The daily legs varied between 16.6 and 20.0 mpg depending upon conditions. Cruise set to 65 on the interstates and 60 on two lane highways. Very smooth and steady with the Equalizer. We look forward to many more trips with this rig. Now it's time to store the Airstream and shift to our sailboat for a few months . Ya'll travel safely!
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Joe & Joan Donnaway
Durango, CO
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04-12-2014, 03:41 PM
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Rivet Master
2012 30' International
1997 25' Safari
1967 20' Globetrotter
Burlington
, Ontario
Join Date: Jul 2009
Posts: 1,499
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Dewinterizing before my trip to Fort Lauderdale. Everything worked this year but the road salt left over from Christmas really makes a mess. Tomorrow I will shine it up and be good to go. JamuJoe, we once again are having the same TV and I am astounded by the competence of the Diesel GC. I will take some photos once we get to green. Jim
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04-12-2014, 03:42 PM
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Rivet Master
2012 30' International
1997 25' Safari
1967 20' Globetrotter
Burlington
, Ontario
Join Date: Jul 2009
Posts: 1,499
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 oops forgot photo
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04-12-2014, 03:47 PM
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Rivet Master
2016 30' Classic
Hinckley
, Ohio
Join Date: Sep 2009
Posts: 907
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That's a 25 right? What model exactly?
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04-12-2014, 03:59 PM
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Rivet Master
2012 30' International
1997 25' Safari
1967 20' Globetrotter
Burlington
, Ontario
Join Date: Jul 2009
Posts: 1,499
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2012 International Signature 30. Jim
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04-12-2014, 04:07 PM
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2 Rivet Member 
2014 20' Flying Cloud
Boston
, Massachusetts
Join Date: Aug 2013
Posts: 76
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Beautiful! We have to take our 2014 JGC Diesel to the dealer on Monday to have the brake controller installed. Our AS mechanic wasn't sure how to do it on the new Jeep. Even our Jeep dealer said they will have to call their tech support because they haven't done one yet. LOL. Hoping they can get it done because we've scheduled our first trip next weekend.
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04-12-2014, 04:19 PM
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Rivet Master
2012 30' International
1997 25' Safari
1967 20' Globetrotter
Burlington
, Ontario
Join Date: Jul 2009
Posts: 1,499
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The 2014 Jeep GC with the tow package comes with a harness ( found loose in the glove compartment) that hooks on to a brake controller with owner supplied butt connectors. You then plug this into a little grey connector that is located on the bulkhead up by the emergency brake. Takes about one minute. I attached this stuff to the dash above the gas cap opener button with some Velcro. I will disconnect it during our 11 months of winter. Your dealer scares me. Jim
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04-12-2014, 04:21 PM
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Rivet Master
2016 30' Classic
Hinckley
, Ohio
Join Date: Sep 2009
Posts: 907
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Originally Posted by Dot Dave
Beautiful! We have to take our 2014 JGC Diesel to the dealer on Monday to have the brake controller installed. Our AS mechanic wasn't sure how to do it on the new Jeep. Even our Jeep dealer said they will have to call their tech support because they haven't done one yet. LOL. Hoping they can get it done because we've scheduled our first trip next weekend.
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Omg it is so simple. Find the pigtail in the glovebox it's in a bag. Splice the brake controler to it. It's four wires. Find the plug behind the left panel and plug it in.
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04-12-2014, 04:27 PM
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#139
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2 Rivet Member
2014 20' Flying Cloud
Boston
, Massachusetts
Join Date: Aug 2013
Posts: 76
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Thanks guys!! I know I should have thrown a question up in here before even going to my mechanic. I'm have no mechanical aptitude whatsoever, but I can ask questions and I'm learning more and more from here. What about the isolator? The paperwork with the harness said one is not included. Is that true with the tow package?
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04-12-2014, 05:24 PM
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#140
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Rivet Master
2012 30' International
1997 25' Safari
1967 20' Globetrotter
Burlington
, Ontario
Join Date: Jul 2009
Posts: 1,499
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I hooked up my stuff last night and it all works perfectly. I do not what an isolator is. ( other than a very mean grade 5 teacher) I use a Prodigy P2 controller and it came with a harness that you connect to the JC harness. (Butt connectors) Jim
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