I took my Pacifica Limited back to the dealer a second time for a minor seat electrical problem today. They already had a very cool loaner truck ready without me even having to ask so kudos and thanks to Ron Carter Chrysler Alvin, TX.

 

Me, I just sat by the phone hoping that the dealer would call and tell me that Chrysler had sent the part and that my Pacifica was ready to be picked up..... Just a dream, the last time, Chrysler sent the part by UPS, not even overnighting it.

 

A week? Really? In this heat, those bad boys should be cured up in no time. Just leave it outside for a day or two. I had ours done the first week we got it, love it. It compliments the rest of the van and gives much needed shade in the front seats.
We took ours to the beach on Sunday, love the folding rear seats.

 

Bought it yesterday, drove 40 miles for golf, 40 miles back, got 31.4mpg performing the "moderate driving with brief periods of wide open throttle" break-in as directed by the book. Just a delightful vehicle!

 

First day with our new Pacifica. I just installed the vacuum, programmed our seat memory profiles and Key Fob.

My kids told me they like the Pacifica better than our BMW 328i...my response..."you should, it was more expensive".

 

No kidding!!! I ordered a fully loaded Limited that should be built 9/6 and my better half is already looking at "more expensive" cars to replace our other one....

 

Talk about more expensive, I just got our insurance bill and it was only about 20% less that it was for our 2015 T&C plus our 2008 Avalanche, which we traded both for the Pacifica (and a few dollars as well)

 

Today I ordered a cargo carrier for the Pacifica.

https://www.thule.com/en-us/ca/cargo-carrier/car-top-carrier/thule-sonic-xxl-636b-_-1680021

My fingers are crossed that it will mount on the OEM roof rails...that BTW, are not mentioned in the owner manual.

I need to wait for a week for delivery. I'll post a pic once installed.

Lastly, today my kids moved into the Pacifica full time in the driveway. 2nd row stowed, 3rd row reclined, Star Wars on the screens with head phones on...I'm going to need to carry a battery booster.

 

Get a 12v trickle charger, some wiring, a connector pack and make an extension that can be easily accessed to charge the battery while using it on accessory!

 

I plugged a new retractable USB charger into the usb port today, and then I drove a rather long way to a department store that was mobbed with back-to-school families getting ready to start back. I chose the wrong day to pleasure shop, but I got to drive my car.

 

Nothing yet today, but this weekend the old lady and I went on our "baby moon" from Dayton to toledo to Columbus back to Dayton. So comfy and rides amazing at 80+ on the cruise control getting 27mpg

 

I like that idea

 

I bought winter wheels and tires for a van that I don't even own yet...

 

Me too. I went with the same tires, but in 19".

 

Are they 2017 Pacifica wheels or aftermarket?

 

For me, I just bought a cheap steelie/Michelin tire package from the tire rack. Looking for some nasty universal wheel covers right now.

 

Here are mine from Tire Rack. Now I just need the van!

 

Me, I deodorized ours. Word of caution, putting bags of groceries between the first and second rows of seats is not the best ideal. Too lazy to open the tailgate, I just dumped a few bags on the floor behind the driver's seat. Yesterday morning, the stench in the vehicle was gagging us. Turns out that a package of chicken livers slipped out of the bag and under the second row seat. Fortunately, it landed top side up, but the gasses created by the rotting meat, popped the top and let out not only the foul (yeah, pun) odor, but some of the juice leaked onto the carpet as well. Cleaned the spill off of the carpet, sprayed everything with Fabreeze to no avail. Got a heavy-duty deodorizing spray that masked things for about 10 nanoseconds. Finally found a McQuires spray bomb, turn on the air full and recirculate, set the bomb off and let it go for 15 minutes, come back and air the vehicle out for another 10 minutes. This morning, all was fine, still get that sweet "new car smell" from the deodorizer but it's 10000% better than rotting chicken parts....

All groceries go in the back in the basket and chest that I put back there just for that.

 

Sorry to hear that happened, but at least you we're able to maintain that new car smell....I just put down the all weather mats and now I'm set for any spills, drops, mud, etc..guess it could help with keeping items in place...it's a good investment...:smile2:

 

I went ahead and signed all the papers as I figured get that out of the way so when it finally arrives, then I can just take it.

 

Got our new van a fresh set of winter shoes.

Ironically, we don't even have the car yet! Pickup happens Monday or Tuesday. We're excited!

 

What kind of wheels do you have there? They look great!

 

Got our ResistAll Teflon applied, alarm enhancement installed, all weather mats installed, Pacifica door sill protector installed and added a Darth Vader baby on board sticker!

 

Bought an extra set and powder coated gloss black......

 

They look good. Can't wait to see them on the van.

 

I live in San Francisco bay area, and would like to know what are winter tires? Have close to 6,000 miles on my Touring L with 17 inch wheels, and Yokohama tires which seem good so far. Will have to see their performance in our wet winters. No ice or snow here!

 

That is if I can find a reasonable price.......all these wrap people are nuts! Some wanting 800 to 1200

 

Thanks for that information, definitely will save someone from making a mess of things. The suction information is crucial too for people still open to making the choice

 

Here is what i did to mine today......installed the extra set of 20" rims, that were powdercoated......tomorrow the rest of the first set of mods will be done.

 

Damon, so how do I get my hands on a set of the Black Powdercoated 20" rims?

 

Find a good powdercoater and have it done.

These wheels were done by Chrysler as a prototype deal for the Pacifica, then given to a guy that sells off items like this. I got them from him for next to nothing....even had new Nitto tires on them.

 

Added a Darth Vader baby on board decal!

 

Took delivery today, and dropped it off for Xpel and tint. High beam conversion to HID, and switch out of low beam HID's to some slightly higher temp bulbs next week. Now about those aftermarket wheels...

 

What does Xpel cost? I haven't called here to get a quote yet.