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Forum: Tow Vehicles 09-22-2023, 07:13 AM
Replies: 114
Views: 22,796
Posted By Mighty Mite
3.0 GMC or Chev. Diesel

I have posted here before the love affair I have for this engine in a GMC 1500. Pulling an Airstream 16' Caravel. Truck has 12,000 miles on it and from the start I have averaged 27.6 MPG over those...
Forum: Tow Vehicles 09-07-2023, 05:35 AM
Replies: 114
Views: 22,796
Posted By Mighty Mite
FULLY agree on the numbers for the GM 3.0 Dinamax...

FULLY agree on the numbers for the GM 3.0 Dinamax Diesel. Exactly the same numbers I get pulling a 16' Caravel. BUT, what is really a Home Run, is the tourq at low RPM's. I use to pull the Caravel...
Forum: Tow Vehicles 08-23-2023, 09:57 AM
Replies: 114
Views: 22,796
Posted By Mighty Mite
I have a 2023 GMC 1/2 ton Daniele with the 3.0...

I have a 2023 GMC 1/2 ton Daniele with the 3.0 diesel, 10 speed tranny. Besides the great mileage when not towing (27-32 MPG) the towing milage (18-19 MPG) is icing on the cake. Towing a 2022 16'...
Forum: Tow Vehicles 10-23-2022, 01:30 PM
Replies: 36
Views: 7,838
Posted By Mighty Mite
Towing a 16' Caravel with a Jeep "Overland"...

Towing a 16' Caravel with a Jeep "Overland" Gladiator. Nice combo with Firestone air bags in rear coil springs. Tow "on the ball" and have had no issues with Sway. 520 lbs on the hitch weight. Not...
Forum: Tow Vehicles 10-16-2022, 11:40 AM
Replies: 43
Views: 14,409
Posted By Mighty Mite
I just bought a 2022 GMC 1500 SLT. All that have...

I just bought a 2022 GMC 1500 SLT. All that have written about a "cheap" interior were correct. BUT !!! the interior of my new GMC 2022 is really first class. Could not want for a better interior and...
Forum: Tow Vehicles 08-15-2022, 04:57 AM
Replies: 58
Views: 16,949
Posted By Mighty Mite
LNBright thanks for the suggestion of the Blue...

LNBright thanks for the suggestion of the Blue Ox. My experience with the past TV, a Jeep Gladiator, "towing on the ball" was really good. NEVER did I feel I needed any type towing / sway control...
Forum: 2016 - Current Flying Cloud 08-14-2022, 01:26 PM
Replies: 43
Views: 11,483
Posted By Mighty Mite
CampingJoe: what year ford? If it is the new 10...

CampingJoe: what year ford? If it is the new 10 speed that was co-developed by Ford and GM. Both use the exact same transmission now.
Forum: Tow Vehicles 08-14-2022, 12:14 PM
Replies: 58
Views: 16,949
Posted By Mighty Mite
Just picked up a 4 wheel drive 2022 GMC 3.0...

Just picked up a 4 wheel drive 2022 GMC 3.0 Diesel. A "loaded" SLT, X31 off road package (skid plates, 2 speed transfer case, off road suspension, etc) power sunroof, SLT Premium Plus Package (the...
Forum: 2016 - Current Flying Cloud 08-14-2022, 10:49 AM
Replies: 43
Views: 11,483
Posted By Mighty Mite
Just picked up a 4 wheel drive 2022 GMC 3.0...

Just picked up a 4 wheel drive 2022 GMC 3.0 Diesel. A "loaded" SLT, X31 off road package (skid plates, 2 speed transfer case, off road suspension, etc) power sunroof, SLT Premium Plus Package (the...
Forum: Hitches, Couplers & Balls 07-27-2022, 10:30 AM
Replies: 279
Views: 35,494
Posted By Mighty Mite
16' Airstream + Jeep Gladiator + towing on the...

16' Airstream + Jeep Gladiator + towing on the ball + Curts wireless break contorler = a wonderful rig. 1,800 miles from Stuart, FL to Brunswick, ME mostly on interstates west of I-95 (after GA) to...
Forum: Towing, Tow Vehicles & Hitches 06-27-2022, 03:22 PM
Replies: 49
Views: 5,366
Posted By Mighty Mite
Jeep Gladiator's "MAX TOW" can only be ordered...

Jeep Gladiator's "MAX TOW" can only be ordered with the Sport or the Sport S. Not the Overland or Rubicon. "Max Tow" is different then the normal "towing package". With the MAX TOW option you can...
Forum: Towing, Tow Vehicles & Hitches 06-26-2022, 02:14 PM
Replies: 49
Views: 5,366
Posted By Mighty Mite
I have a 2020 Jeep Gladiator Overland. Gross...

I have a 2020 Jeep Gladiator Overland. Gross cargo weight allowed, 1135 lbs.
Only changes I have made is to put Firestone air bags in the rear coil springs.
V-6 engine and 8 speed auto.

I just...
Forum: Electrical - Systems, Generators, Batteries & Solar 05-08-2022, 12:11 PM
Replies: 27
Views: 7,142
Posted By Mighty Mite
I found this on Airstream Colonial NJ web site....

I found this on Airstream Colonial NJ web site. Video is very informative to your project of a "drop in" system. Seems you can get 2 x 130 amps in the Airstream battery box.

...
Forum: Tow Vehicles 05-08-2022, 12:07 PM
Replies: 117
Views: 17,235
Posted By Mighty Mite
I thought this link was an interesting read on...

I thought this link was an interesting read on the Ford Lighting software.



https://media.ford.com/content/fordmedia/fna/us/en/news/2022/05/02/f-150-lightning-software.html


Bob
Forum: Off Topic Forum 03-23-2022, 10:12 AM
Replies: 304
Views: 25,362
Posted By Mighty Mite
Road Taxes and battery replacement

One point that has not been covered here. Federal & State road taxes attached to each gallon of gas, is now NOT (YET) charged to Elec. trucks / cars.

If we continue to use more Elec vehicles,...
Forum: 2020 And Newer Caravel 03-19-2022, 01:49 PM
Replies: 69
Views: 16,247
Posted By Mighty Mite
I have a 2021 Caravel 16' with only 4 short trips...

I have a 2021 Caravel 16' with only 4 short trips across the state of FL. Perfect in all ways, and always stored in a garage out of the FL sun. Anybody have any thoughts on what I might ask for it?...
Forum: Towing, Tow Vehicles & Hitches 02-20-2022, 07:01 PM
Replies: 30
Views: 6,922
Posted By Mighty Mite
Agree with another poster, this has always been a...

Agree with another poster, this has always been a most contentious subject on Air Forums. All of the posts here mostly talk about "never had any issues", or "Go for it".



No one (except my...
Forum: Towing, Tow Vehicles & Hitches 02-20-2022, 11:57 AM
Replies: 30
Views: 6,922
Posted By Mighty Mite
I have a 16' Carvel. Tong weight "on scale" is...

I have a 16' Carvel. Tong weight "on scale" is 570 lbs with nothing in trailer, including no water and no black/gray tank.


If you truly only have 900 lbs of payload (yellow sticker on door jam)...
Forum: Tow Vehicles 09-18-2021, 07:24 AM
Replies: 8
Views: 1,138
Posted By Mighty Mite
Ford Lighting range and towing information

Take a look at this link https://www.ford.com/trucks/f150/f150-lightning/2022/#towing_hauling


Scroll up or down to the "Advanced Towing Systems". I would doubt that Ford would go into this...
Forum: Tow Vehicles 09-17-2021, 01:11 PM
Replies: 8
Views: 1,138
Posted By Mighty Mite
Ford F-150 Lighting

Take a look at the airstreams being towed by the Ford al electric Lighting. So far 150,000 orders.



https://www.thestreet.com/investing/ford-increases-f150-lightning-production-capacity

...
Forum: Computers, Internet & Satellite 09-02-2021, 12:13 PM
Replies: 0
Views: 996
Posted By Mighty Mite
Pep Wave new 5G antennas

Looks like a great antenna for Airstreams.


https://www.peplink.com/products/maritime-antenna-series/


Check out the deck mounted (roof for us).
Forum: Tow Vehicles 08-22-2021, 06:32 PM
Replies: 64
Views: 19,854
Posted By Mighty Mite
Agree :) towing a 16' Caravel with a Jeep...

Agree :) towing a 16' Caravel with a Jeep Overland Gladiator and Firestone Air Bags inside the rear coil springs without weight distribution and/or sway bar system. Have not regretted it all all. And...
Forum: 2005 and newer - Bambi all models 08-04-2021, 09:29 AM
Replies: 38
Views: 5,865
Posted By Mighty Mite
I would agree that there may be no need for a WD...

I would agree that there may be no need for a WD or AS hitch. Although I cannot commit on the TV you have. I tow a 2021 Caravel 16' with a Jeep Gladiator Overland. I did install "air bags" inside the...
Forum: Airstream Lifestyle 07-07-2021, 09:15 AM
Replies: 22
Views: 3,744
Posted By Mighty Mite
not level

Congrats on the new RIG :) Looks a little "rear down" on the TV. TV should be a little more level with trailer. Not sure that's where you porpoise motion is coming from.



Also there have been...
Forum: Tow Vehicles 04-28-2021, 09:21 AM
Replies: 0
Views: 546
Posted By Mighty Mite
Ford F-150 hitch scale +

Check this out. If all this works, this will be a game changer in the trailer towing process. On board hitch weight and other items for towing.
Bob...
Forum: Our Community 04-25-2021, 10:15 AM
Replies: 40
Views: 6,937
Posted By Mighty Mite
16' Caravel is OK by us

We have a 2021 16' Caravel in Stuart, FL if you want to take a ride over to the East Coast and take a look. As others have said "one of the harder choices is size". I think that is totally determined...
Forum: 2020 And Newer Caravel 03-14-2021, 11:38 AM
Replies: 51
Views: 11,037
Posted By Mighty Mite
16' Caravel & Gladiator numbers

Karla and I really love our 16' Caravel trailer. Just the right size for weekend and quick spare of the moment adventures. Have also use her for a 2 week trip. Coming from a small boat, the 16' seems...
Forum: Tow Vehicles 03-08-2021, 04:17 PM
Replies: 17
Views: 2,770
Posted By Mighty Mite
Information on my 2020 Jeep Gladiator Overland...

Information on my 2020 Jeep Gladiator Overland and my 16' 2021 Caravel. Hope it helps those thinking about a Gladiator as the TV for a Airstream.
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Forum: 2020 And Newer Caravel 03-03-2021, 10:13 AM
Replies: 51
Views: 11,037
Posted By Mighty Mite
Please check your max tong weight on the Honda....

Please check your max tong weight on the Honda. You will find the tong weight on a 16' Caravel to be in the 525-560 range. With out, the water tank filled. Also check the Federal sticker on your...
Forum: Brakes & Brake Controllers 02-15-2021, 10:28 AM
Replies: 47
Views: 20,995
Posted By Mighty Mite
2020 TV Jeep Gladiator Overland 19' Caravel ...

2020 TV Jeep Gladiator Overland

19' Caravel
Curt Echo


Echo works really well. I keep my APPLE phone on a windshield mount right in front of me, always on the Curt APP. No lock ups at slow...
Forum: Our Community 01-11-2021, 07:30 AM
Replies: 61
Views: 10,697
Posted By Mighty Mite
16' Caravel

So many great messages here. But as always, has to do with each person needs, money, tow unit, hitch weight, available cargo capacity in pounds, and a real BIG Etc.

We have had our 2021 16'...
Forum: 2020 And Newer Caravel 12-18-2020, 01:03 PM
Replies: 15
Views: 5,657
Posted By Mighty Mite
weights

Life Line AGM Group 27 100 Amps = 62 lbs each


Battle Born Lith batteries 100 Amps = 31 lbs each.


20 lb steel tank filled = 37 lbs x 2 = 74 lbs
Forum: 2020 And Newer Caravel 12-15-2020, 06:43 PM
Replies: 49
Views: 10,286
Posted By Mighty Mite
Would suggest that any is considering a SUV like...

Would suggest that any is considering a SUV like the X5 BMW to look at all the items that I had located in the Bed of the Jeep Gladiator. Then, think where you would be locating these items in the X...
Forum: 2020 And Newer Caravel 12-15-2020, 07:50 AM
Replies: 49
Views: 10,286
Posted By Mighty Mite
Might Might is now REAL

A few notes on my pick up of a new 16' Caravel
I did pickup my new Caravel 16' with the Jeep Gladiator Overland on Dec 7th in Fort Meyers FL. Traveled back to Stuart,...
Forum: 2020 And Newer Caravel 12-15-2020, 07:27 AM
Replies: 15
Views: 5,657
Posted By Mighty Mite
A few notes on my pick up of a new 16' Caravel

I did pickup my new Caravel 16' with the Jeep Gladiator Overland on Dec 7th in Fort Meyers FL. Traveled back to Stuart, FL stopping at 2 of the Army Core of Engineers sties at the locks coming out of...
Forum: Tires 12-05-2020, 05:58 AM
Replies: 7
Views: 2,047
Posted By Mighty Mite
Picking up 2021 16' Caravel on Monday Dec 7th....

Picking up 2021 16' Caravel on Monday Dec 7th. Will check tire placard at that time.


This is more of a practical question of "why" have the tires inflated to 80 PSI when a lower PSI would still...
Forum: Tires 12-04-2020, 06:48 PM
Replies: 7
Views: 2,047
Posted By Mighty Mite
16' Caravel Tire Pressure

Just checked the Goodyear web site for this info in regards to our ST225/75R15 Endurance tires.
Info below is for two tires and allowable weight at certain psi. As a bench mark, our max GVW is 4,300...
Forum: Tow Vehicles 11-29-2020, 08:19 AM
Replies: 13
Views: 6,535
Posted By Mighty Mite
Why not a Jeep Gladiator? Model Sport S / Max Tow...

Why not a Jeep Gladiator? Model Sport S / Max Tow Package



GCWR (combined Wt rating) 12,800 lbs
GTW (Gross Trailer Wt rating) 7,650 lbs
Max tongue Wt 765 lbs.


I have one and it is a JOY...
Forum: Hitches, Couplers & Balls 11-28-2020, 07:43 AM
Replies: 9
Views: 1,184
Posted By Mighty Mite
Thanks to all for the informative info. I also...

Thanks to all for the informative info. I also have a 2019 Audi Q7. At times I may give that a try pulling the 16' compared to the Gladiator. Would be great if the wireless break controller (Curt...
Forum: Hitches, Couplers & Balls 11-26-2020, 02:20 PM
Replies: 9
Views: 1,184
Posted By Mighty Mite
Peter, thanks for the info. I am going to use a...

Peter, thanks for the info. I am going to use a Curt "ECHO". I just plugged into the Gladiator and it really fits well as the 7 wire socket is on bumper next to the tag. The lid open up and works...
Forum: Hitches, Couplers & Balls 11-26-2020, 01:52 PM
Replies: 9
Views: 1,184
Posted By Mighty Mite
Towing on the ball 16' Carvale

I was going to get an Anderson for my 2021 16' AS Caravel.
Checked with Anderson and asked if their system was compatible with the "DEMCO" coupler that all AS are using now.

I got a quick e-mail...
Forum: Hitches, Couplers & Balls 11-25-2020, 04:59 AM
Replies: 0
Views: 322
Posted By Mighty Mite
Curt WDS for 16' Caravel + Jeep Gladiator

OK, PROMISE, last request for a WDS system for my Jeep Gladiator and 16' Caravel.


I like the all the positive reviews on this Curt system. I also personally like the engineering that went into...
Forum: Hitches, Couplers & Balls 11-24-2020, 08:49 AM
Replies: 3
Views: 1,357
Posted By Mighty Mite
New Blue Ox

Has anyone installed this new Blue Ox? Looking to use it with a 16' Caravel
and a Jeep Gladiator.


https://www.etrailer.com/Weight-Distribution-Hitch/Blue-Ox/BLU36FR.html


Thanks for any...
Forum: Towing, Tow Vehicles & Hitches 11-24-2020, 06:11 AM
Replies: 49
Views: 12,161
Posted By Mighty Mite
This Blue Ox

Any experience with this Blue Ox system?
https://www.etrailer.com/Weight-Distribution-Hitch/Blue-Ox/BLU36FR.html

Looking to use on a 16' Caravel and towing with a Jeep Gladiator with tow package....
Forum: 2020 And Newer Caravel 11-23-2020, 10:06 AM
Replies: 0
Views: 851
Posted By Mighty Mite
Demco hitch / Anderson

Does anyone know if the Anderson system will work with the new Airstream Demco Coupler? 2021 Caravel 16'


Also, anyone know the height in inches from the ground to the top of the Coupler on a 16'...
Forum: Hitches, Couplers & Balls 11-22-2020, 08:00 AM
Replies: 0
Views: 310
Posted By Mighty Mite
Anderson & air bags

I have a decided to install a Anderson system for my 16' Caravel (2021). Seems like the best unit for my light weight Caravel (4,300 Max GVW & 500+ hitch weight)


Towing with a 2020 Jeep...
Forum: Brakes & Brake Controllers 11-12-2020, 02:32 PM
Replies: 2
Views: 895
Posted By Mighty Mite
Wireless Brake Controller

Has anyone installed and used this wireless controller? And if so your thoughts.
Tekonsha 90250 Prodigy RF Electronic Brake Control
Forum: Buyer Guidelines 11-12-2020, 08:47 AM
Replies: 8
Views: 3,164
Posted By Mighty Mite
Price increase

Anyone hear of a 3% price increase across all product lines for Airstream?
Forum: 2020 And Newer Caravel 10-26-2020, 10:05 AM
Replies: 49
Views: 10,286
Posted By Mighty Mite
DayTripper, where did you see inventory of a 16'...

DayTripper, where did you see inventory of a 16' Caravel ?


Bob
Forum: Hitches, Couplers & Balls 10-19-2020, 12:05 PM
Replies: 143
Views: 51,813
Posted By Mighty Mite
Yes, thanks a lot for all this information. I...

Yes, thanks a lot for all this information. I think I am going for the Anderson for my 2021 AS (16') Caravel (end of Nov.) and the TV a 2020 Jeep Gladiator Overland model.



My max GVWR of the...
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