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    2014 Jeep Grand Cherokee DIESEL

    Hi, Thanks for the input. I really have less than 100 miles of towing my 26' TT with my Grand Cherokee Ecodiesel and the towing i did do was back highways at speeds of 50 MPH or less. What can I expect when we take our 480 round trip in mid July? How bad is the sway? How bad is the semi truck...
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    2014 Jeep Grand Cherokee DIESEL

    How bad was the sway with your eco diesel? Was there a speed that seemed to be good? We have only towed the new tt about 60 miles thus far and only on back highways where we traveled at speeds less than 55 MPH and it was tolerable. We are taking a 480 mile trip in mid July that will have to be...
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    2014 Jeep Grand Cherokee DIESEL

    Eddie, I have only towed the rig about 120 miles thus far and have experianced some sway above 55 MPH. I have the Equalizer anti sway system but have now decided that when i have the $ i will purchase the $2900.00 Hensley system which i have resarched and seems to be the best route. Hate to...
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    2014 Jeep Grand Cherokee DIESEL

    Hi Urban girl, I have the Equalizer anti sway hitch and also feel some sway. I checked into the Hensley hitch and after doing some research have decided that i will be buying it.
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    Our Lil Jeep Grand Cherokee Turbo diesel tows Big!

    Hi Dave, Wow!! thanks for the information. I realize that i am at the higher end of "safe towing" due to the wheel base. The Grand Cherokee its self does have anti sway feature from the factory as well. So far so good and will be careful. I also checked around after your post and to me, about a...
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    Our Lil Jeep Grand Cherokee Turbo diesel tows Big!

    Hi PJ No exhaust brake, however it has a down hill desent botton which is great on steep grades. Also no tow/haul mode but some people will put the Jeep Grand Cherokee into sport mode while towing. It has an 8 speed trans and rarely hits 8th gear when towing. I also like the air ride/height...
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    Our Lil Jeep Grand Cherokee Turbo diesel tows Big!

    Hi...the Jeep Grand Cherokee is an awesome suv. We have 2 dogs as well and need it to haul them and the North Trail around. When not towing the Eco diesel gets us 29 MPG and has more than enough power to pull. It will get around 19 mpg in the city. I am amazed at this Grand Cherokee! Take one...
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    2014 Jeep Grand Cherokee DIESEL

    We also have a 2015 Grand Cherokee eco diesel and just bought a new 20162015 North Trail 26RLSS. Caliber. We were recommended to purchase the new Equalizer brand hitch and sway control for $900.00 and it pulls pretty good but have only towed about 200 miles so far. It does pretty good but feel...
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    Our Lil Jeep Grand Cherokee Turbo diesel tows Big!

    We bought the new Grand Cherokee Turbo diesel and within 2 months we bought our 2016 North Trail 26RLSS. I couldn't be happier with both. The lil Jeep tows like a herd of horses and delivers 15 plus MPG! Just so happy I had to Bragg! Thanks for reading. I am going to attempt to add a picture if...
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    EVENT: Heartland Chapter Rally: WI, Lake Delton - 8/6/2015 to 8/9/2015

    We will be calling tomorrow to check availability. Hope to meet up with all the Wisconsin people that are proud owners of Heartland RVs!
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    Sound System

    thanks JohnD, i will pop one speaker out and figure out the size. Was thinking maybe Polk or Bose speakers.
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    EVENT: Heartland Chapter Rally: WI, Lake Delton - 8/6/2015 to 8/9/2015

    Hi all. My wife Sarah and i are new to camping and just purchased a 2016 North Trail Caliber 26RLSS and so far we love it! We are now empty nesters and looking to meet some new people and see new places. We would really like to come to this event but could only be there Saturday and Sunday. Has...
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    Sound System

    we have a 2016 North trail Caliber 26RLSS and are not so please with the sound system either. Does anyone know where i can get new speakers that will fit in the current wholes where the factory speakers are. Also what brand sells speakers this size?
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