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  1. New JT Gladiator Steering Issue TSB 08-074-20 (for "Improved Steering Feel")

    Got my Gladiator steering issue done yesterday....... I was the 3rd one that they did in the same day. Waited about 4 weeks to be called, that the parts were in. They spent about 2.5 hours on it. WOW, there is a big difference, especially when towing a 16' Airstream. I now have a nice steady...
  2. Air Bags and Towing Airstream 16'

    Sorry, with the statement, a 4" drop, I meant the Ball was mounted on a 4" drop from the receiver. With 20 lbs in the bags (could go to 70 lbs) and the 16' Airstream mounted on ball, both the Gladiator and the trailer were perfectly level. Will have additional numbers this weekend. Bob
  3. Air Bags and Towing Airstream 16'

    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, FL stopping at 2 of...
  4. Air Bags and Towing Airstream 16'

    Great Info. We pick up our 16' Caravel on Monday 7. Have loaded the Gladiator Overland with the type of equipment I would be carrying on a camping trip. Will go on a "CAT" scale with 2 people + Gear + Dog + full fuel and see where my actual weight comes in at. For each axle and grand total...
  5. Air Bags and Towing Airstream 16'

    Thanks for the info. Yes, the door sticker shows 1,035 of payload. On the Cat Scale showed I had a weight with full tank of gas and no one in the Overland, at 4.800 lbs, GVWR of Overland is 5,800 lbs. That missing 35 lbs I bet is the thick rubber bed mat I installed. :-) I am also going to use...
  6. Air Bags and Towing Airstream 16'

    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 Gladiator Overland. (Max GVW 5,800 lbs) Actual weight on Cat Scales 4,800 lbs, no drivers, cargo but with...
  7. Anderson towing / Air Bags / 16' Airstream

    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 Gladiator Overland. (Max GVW 5,800 lbs) Actual weight on Cat Scales 4,800 lbs, no drivers, cargo but with...
  8. So, what is everybody towing?

    Thanks for the info. I am adding Firestone Air Bags to the rear coil springs as they tend to be very soft in the Overland. These will help steady the load. Will also have a Load Equalizing set up with 600 lb tong max rating and 6,000 lb bars. Going with a wireless break controller after reading...
  9. So, what is everybody towing?

    GREAT LOOKING RIG ! Did you do a "CAT" Scale to find out Trailer weight, Hitch Weight and Truck weight? I pick up my 16' Airstream in a week. With the Overland, I weighted in at 4,800 lbs for truck (including full tank of gas but nothing in bed or any people), and I have a 5,800 lb GVWR. So, not...
  10. Tekonsha 90250 Prodigy RF Electronic Brake Control

    Looking for additional input on the Tekonsha 90250 Prodigy RF Electronic Brake Control. Any new users out their and your comments? Bob
  11. New JT Gladiator Steering Issue TSB 08-074-20 (for "Improved Steering Feel")

    Had good luck today at Wallace Jeep in Stuart, FL. Made appointment on Friday for a Tuesday 08:15 (today) check up on steering issue. They gave me a ride home, and called about noon same day. Told me they ordered all the parts and that I am #3 on their list. State that they are getting one new...
  12. Thorn Engineering/Rampage review

    When will there be inventory in EBay that these mirrors can be orderd? Bob
  13. So, what is everybody towing?

    What Weight Distribution Hitch did you use? Do you know the "ready to go" weight of your trailer or the empty weight? Bob
  14. In a pickle! What do I do?? Need some advice...

    No rattles what so every (but only a 1,000 miles on my Overland). I did have a 2 door JT and drove it 24,000 miles, and that never had rattles. Wind noise at above 70, yes. The COOL factor is one of those that belongs to the beholder. I do find getting into the JT I feel like I am getting into a...
  15. Gladiator on order and now not sure

    Yes, such natural beauty every place you look. Have small cabin that is just right for getting out of the swamp in FL for 4 months in the summer.
  16. Gladiator on order and now not sure

    If mainly using for running around town and 4 wheeling have you considered the 2 door Wrangler? I had one and it is a blast to run around town. Short wheel base, will turn on a dime. Every parking spot is EASY. We took out the back bench seat and ended up with a very nice large cargo area that...
  17. 2020 Jeep Gladiator and 16' 2021 Airstream Caravel

    Thanks to all for informative & encouraging posts. I did notice that on one of the other posts that had to do with the first 500 drive with the new Gladiator diesel that it had even a lower cargo rating then my Overland. Bob
  18. 2020 Jeep Gladiator and 16' 2021 Airstream Caravel

    No, we do not take delivery till end of Nov. Based on the numbers, will have to be very careful on the lbs loaded on the Gladiator. Still trying to work out the REAL hitch weight if trailer was not at a MAX GVWF of 4,300 lbs. E-mailing back an forth with Airstream now. Bob
  19. First impressions after 500 Miles in a FULLY loaded EcoDiesel Gladiator Rubicon

    lrtexasman Does the hitch weight include the weight of the actucal hitch and supporting items like "bars"? OR, does this weight become part of the weight on the truck and trailer? 2012 Airstream 16' Caravel has a GVWR of 4,300 lbs and a hitch weight including batteries and Propane of 490 lbs...


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