Mechanical & Technical Tips

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1. Dexter Axle Bearings 1 2 3 4 6

   By dewdev, February 11, 2021
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   • jd1923
   • June 24

2. Third-Party Maintenance Facilities 1 2 3

   By MDuncan, October 11, 2017
   • 53 replies
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   • jd1923
   • April 6

3. Made in USA leaf springs 1 2 3 4 37

   By Mountainman198, March 5, 2024
   • 922 replies
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   • DunnYet
   • June 14

4. Truma has QC issues…. 1 2 3 4 6

   By Galileo, January 16, 2025
   • 132 replies
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   • Jason Foster
   • May 26, 2025

5. Nature's Head composting toilet installation in an Oliver. 1 2 3 4 6

   By John E Davies, June 5, 2017
   • 130 replies
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   • Boudicca908
   • May 24, 2024

6. Tire Recommendation? 1 2 3 4 5

   By csevel, June 9, 2024
   • 121 replies
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   • jd1923
   • May 7

7. Simple AGM to Lithium Conversion question(s) 1 2 3 4 5

   By Danno and Donna, January 25, 2024   

   • elite 2
   • 110 replies
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   • Geronimo John
   • April 7, 2024

8. AGM Battery Mount Problem 1 2 3 4 5

   By Mike and Carol, December 13, 2020
   • 107 replies
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   • Mike and Carol
   • January 27, 2021

9. Bike rack weight limits 1 2 3 4 5

   By Jitters, July 29, 2019
   • 105 replies
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   • MAX Burner
   • August 30, 2023

10. Broken frame crossbeam? 1 2 3 4 5

    By routlaw, March 29, 2024
    • 103 replies
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    • taylor.coyote
    • May 6, 2024

11. Wheels, model, warranty, care 1 2 3 4 5

    By John E Davies, May 5, 2017
    • 103 replies
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    • Jairon
    • November 23, 2020

12. Day/Night Window Shade Questions 1 2 3 4 5

    By rideandfly, March 8, 2017
    • 102 replies
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    • Mike and Carol
    • January 15

13. NO BRAKES ; 2019 Oliver Elite II-Hull #448 1 2 3 4

    By BoondockingAirstream, July 29, 2025
    • 99 replies
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    • Guest
    • August 23, 2025

14. Rubber Gaskets Around Porch Lights 1 2 3 4

    By Mike and Carol, January 18, 2017
    • 97 replies
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    • topgun2
    • September 22, 2018

15. Generator for 2021 and beyond 1 2 3 4

    By Ray and Susan Huff, January 6, 2021
    • 89 replies
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    • GAP
    • October 5, 2021

16. New axles may not fit all older sub-frames 1 2 3 4

    By Wayfinder, July 11, 2024
    • 88 replies
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    • CRM
    • July 26

17. Greasing Dexter EZ flex suspension. 1 2 3 4

    By Ken_Judy, April 22, 2021
    • 86 replies
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    • MAX Burner
    • September 20, 2023

18. Winterizing 1 2 3 4

    By ScottyGS, October 15, 2016
    • 84 replies
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    • ScottyGS
    • December 29, 2016

19. Wanting to purchase a nice Orbital buffer for use on the Ollie gelcoat. 1 2 3 4

    By Patriot, June 10, 2022
    • 83 replies
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    • Ronbrink
    • November 26, 2024

20. LE1 Generator Selection 1 2 3 4

    By My Imagination, October 15, 2024
    • 81 replies
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    • Guest
    • February 18, 2025

21. Andersen WD Hitch Periodic Maintenance? 1 2 3 4

    By Galileo, February 24, 2025
    • 81 replies
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    • Galileo
    • June 14, 2025

22. 2 broken leaf springs / shocks 1 2 3 4

    By Cort, June 19, 2025
    • 79 replies
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    • Tideline77
    • December 30, 2025

23. Battle Born Lithium Ion 12 Volt Batteries in an Oliver? 1 2 3 4

    By donthompson, May 30, 2019
    • 78 replies
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    • ScubaRx
    • November 10, 2023

24. HOW TO: VIP 3000 Electric Stabilizer Jack Service 1 2 3 4

    By John E Davies, April 25, 2020
    • 78 replies
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    • Galileo
    • March 11, 2025

25. Alcan Springs Quote for Jan-2026 1 2 3

    By Wayfinder, January 5
    • 74 replies
    • 5.1k views
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    • jd1923
    • May 7