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I hate that! I still have it on my list to remove all the old caulk on our 10-year-old hull. Our hull went for OTT service in 2018 and 2020 according to receipts I have. They must have done all the messy caulk on top of caulk work, yes sloppy to say the least. What a shame on your only 1-year-old hull! There is no reason in the world they should have gone over yours. Caulk should last YEARS and caulk over caulk is never a good idea! Here is an example of the handywork of such an over-zealous artist! 😞 Picture is after travel on a dirt road which makes it show fully --

Here’s a quick and easy shortcut! After following this thread, I decided to clean our window tracks too. We live in the rain forrest and they were full of redwood needles, moss, dirt and mildew. The white rubber seals were terribly stained even after a hard scrubbing with a stiff brush. I was going to order new seals until I gave them a quick soak in “30 Second Outdoor Cleaner” from Ace Hardware. It's amazing! They looked brand new. I picked up some pipe cleaners to clean the track, but I didn’t need them. Instead I used a straight brush and a water hose nozzle. The water jet went under the fixed window section and washed all kinds of dirt out of the weep holes. I just pulsed the water jet until it ran clear. We moved the bedding and seat cushions out of the way, but there was minimal leakage inside. I'll be doing this every year now. Cheers, Geoff

I don't have any leaks, but... What caulk do y'all use for these sorts of things? You see, I was washing my Ollie after a long trip. The start of that trip was in Hohenwald for our first "annual maintenance". Don't get me wrong. I'm happy we had it done. They did a number of things under warranty, and I learned a few more things, but.... Part of what they did was re-caulk everything. And, while I was cleaning the roof, I got my first look at that part of their work. Some of it is genuinely sloppy. Maybe even useless. And, of course, it's in places that are really hard to get to. 🤪

Same here, this is our 5 trailer and must say I really don’t like these windows!

I do really dislike these windows overall. Waiting for the better windows. We'll see what gets announced soon.

Good idea. Maybe first a dry clean using compressed air on the high side and a wet/dry vac on the low side. Then do it wet with some dawn soap clean process with the hot water tank wand and a wet/dry vac involved. Both aided by poking with extra long pipe cleaners. Problem is we only have two hands...... GJ

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++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++ ALL: With the reorg at OTT, their experienced staff is taking on new and higher level roles. This nearly always entails a transition period with learning curve opportunities such as the above. I think this issue is a classic example of corporate change. The above owner discussions went a bit off the tracks. It is unfortunate that the "atmosphere" had gotten where it did during the delay. I appreciate seeing Jason E. stepping in and calming the waters, as he has effectively done periodically over the years. ++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++ Dan: I think you missed an important point that Mike made. He suggested you measure the distance between two points. He then basically stated that if it was welded wrong, that it would be a Barker warranty claim. In this regard he is factually and ethically correct. Granted it could have been a bit better stated. But it was a favorable suggestion to you. Instead the burner under the pot was turned up. In consideration of previous suggestions, and Jason E's post, there appear to be two paths open to you. Buy another jack. Bench check by comparison both jacks, and provide photo's of which clearly "side by side" show the defect you have. Then politely provide to both Barker and OTT Service the factual evidence of your situation. Personally I would chose the bench check route. And I still believe that "the right thing" will be done. As I also previously stated: Patience. In the mean time I would shim up the bed cover plate and keep having fun while Barker and OTT review your Bench Check report. GJ

It’s a common theme here John. What rules? Seems like anything goes! 🤣

Yes, they look nice, and there is more to come! 😊

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I did. It's deader than a door nail. Would likely need to pull the fridge out to find the break or re-wire to alternate location. Motivation low.

GJ, I was also recently thinking the same thing while washing on my last trip. I also now have the newer windows (replaced last year, 2024) which do not have that flexible & removable rubber track around the windows. I do think though that the newer windows drain a bit easier. I think I need to update the video for the newer windows. I'm thinking to recommend to use a mini-vacuum attachment to suck out any dry debris. That might make it easier to clean out when it does get wet. I'll do more videos when I'm retired, since I'm on the computer ALL DAY LONG for work, for 35 years. I'm done with them. LOL

Another sneak peak from Oliver about the new windows, to me they don’t look like acrylic, but hopefully dual pane! https://www.facebook.com/share/r/1CDPcaif7x/?mibextid=wwXIfr

You REBELL !!

Well - As with the fridge vents Oliver really doesn't HAVE to cut out these spaces to include the space for the sign hole. In fact, when the new fridge was adopted Oliver simply didn't cut out that part of the outside hull and to help "cover" the now flat area they engineered a fold out table in that space. So, that begs the question as to why Oliver has decided to continue with the "third brake light" Oliver sign. All I can tell you is that there has only been one Oliver Travel Trailer that has come off the production line without that area lighting up as an "Oliver" sign*. That trailer is mine and when Mr. Oliver happen to see it on the production line he was not happy and ordered that every Oliver would have that sign that says it is an Oliver from then on. I'd suggest that this shows how strongly Mr. Oliver felt about using that space for advertising exactly what brand of trailer was going down the road. Bill *note: there are at least three Olivers other than my "Twist" that also do not say "Oliver" in that third brake light space. But, in each of the other cases the owner had the Oliver lettering replaced with another name. "Olivia" and "ILUVHER" are two of the others and I can't remember the third.

I put a 32 inch Samsung Q60 a few back with no issues. Didn't change the existing mount. Just a simple plug and play.

Bill, the new (2024+) don’t have the fridge vent holes on the side anymore, so wondering why (with new molds anyway) couldn’t they leave out the Oliver sign hole, or maybe they have?

After 25 pages of comments, it's been jacked a few times. All anybody needs regarding the Alcan Leaf Spring mod is the read the first couple of pages. 🤣

So far I've only heard from two owners (hull's 45 and 251) regarding these hull plaques for older Ollies. Time is running a bit short, but, if anyone else with an older Ollie that does not presently have one of these (nicely done) hull plaques and would like one - please let me know ASAP. Bill

There is a long storied history in this regard - much of which I don't know. But, as with virtually all other "engineered" things in the Oliver even this is not as "simple" as it may seem. Bill

All set. But you have to question the logic behind putting a hole in a solid fiberglass camper just to caulk a plexiglass sign into it!!

Nothing like "A Post Hijack"🤣

Thanks @jd1923 and @ScubaRx, yes our Oliver has the Zamp. I should have known that from look at the display inside the camper. I'll look for the switch under the seat again next time I go to the camper. We're working on a project at our house for the next two weeks (weather dependent) so it will be after then before I can do much with the camper. Tony

Good morning Folks. I have a friend who has a car lift in his Mancave at Treasure Coast Vault and we are going to use that to lift the units on and off. I am giving him the Dometic for his Race Car Trailer for installing the unit. I ordered a 2 wire Honeywell battery powered thermostat for the Gas Heater so that I can give him the control box for the Dometic. I am thinking the drain will prolly be abandoned.