Bill's Jeep GC Laredo MY14
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I wouldn't say foolish, I'd have a crack at it, but that's if it was on my 15 year old Falcon. You've just spent over 50k on the vehicle, what's an extra couple hundred bucks. I'd go with Soaring's suggestion of removing the trim and getting the sparky to do it.
I'm getting Jayco to fit mine when I pick up my van. I suspect they won't want to fit it in the cubby and I'll have to pull off the trim for them to get it done.
One of the problems is that I have been quoted far more than a couple of hundred bucks and that's just to supply and fit a Redarc - "Jeeps are difficult" I have been told. They just are not interested in fitting a P3. I will check out other local installers as well.
Thanks for your comments.
Bill
Jayco wanted to charge $660 which included the P3, extra wiring to run the fridge and charge battery. (via 12pin) I got them down to $350. You can get the P3 for $180. At the time having no idea how much an auto electrician would charge thought what I negotiated was reasonable.
(Tip. Walk into the caravan dealer an hour before closing time and when it's hour and a half past knock off the salesman will settle on a lower price just to get you out the door.)
I'm not getting mine fitted until late November. I'll try my best to record as much as possible and pass it on to you.Provided I have the Jeep by then, the car is at the dealer but I have refused delivery until rear camera is fitted. It's been tempting to give in though, especially seeing more on the road now.
(Tip. Walk into the caravan dealer an hour before closing time and when it's hour and a half past knock off the salesman will settle on a lower price just to get you out the door.)
I'm not getting mine fitted until late November. I'll try my best to record as much as possible and pass it on to you.Provided I have the Jeep by then, the car is at the dealer but I have refused delivery until rear camera is fitted. It's been tempting to give in though, especially seeing more on the road now.
Well I visited my local Pedder's shop today - has been run by the same people for probably at least 10 years - they used to look after wheel alignment on the Discovery plus they do the servicing on my wife's Mazda 2.
I said to Craig would they consider fitting brake controller to the Jeep. Without hesitation it was a resounding "yes" - I think his in-laws have one. He definitely wants to see the pdf about interior trim removal. Not sure of the price - he said drop in the PDF ahead of time so that he can suss it out and work out a price. Quite happy also for me to supply the P3.
Very refreshing attitude!
Bill
I said to Craig would they consider fitting brake controller to the Jeep. Without hesitation it was a resounding "yes" - I think his in-laws have one. He definitely wants to see the pdf about interior trim removal. Not sure of the price - he said drop in the PDF ahead of time so that he can suss it out and work out a price. Quite happy also for me to supply the P3.
Very refreshing attitude!
Bill
It should not matter what sort of car it is they should fit them in i am a auto elec and all cars that come in i do no mater if its a jeep or patrol ect every one is a paying customer at the end of the day
Here's a tow test on the new 2014 Jeep Grand Cherokee....
Interesting reading....
http://www.carsales.com.au/reviews/...rokee/jeep-grand-cherokee-2013-tow-test-38988
Interesting reading....
http://www.carsales.com.au/reviews/...rokee/jeep-grand-cherokee-2013-tow-test-38988
it gets a very good write up. My secret Jeep crush is getting stronger.....
Tekonsha P3 brake controller fitted in centre console today.......
Now to connect the van!
Now to connect the van!
I will put up some photos soon - hoping to hook up the van in the next day or two - unfortunately won't be towing it anywhere till January..........
Hope you are enjoying your GC!!!
Finally the van is behind the Jeep! We have not had a chance to use the van since the middle of the year. My wife is using it next week in Mittagong while she does an art course. I have spent the last few days checking everything over - hooked van up this morning and took it to West Gosford industrial area to sort out brakes etc (nice and quiet there today being a public holiday).
What a delight the Jeep is - really looking forward to the tow on Saturday......
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What a delight the Jeep is - really looking forward to the tow on Saturday......
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The black tyre marks are from the van when I was testing the brakes - had to park for a while to let everything cool down - good time to take photo. All good now..........!!!!
The black tyre marks are from the van when testing the brakes.........had to stop and let everything cool down...........good time to take photo.............