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Apologies if my comment was taken the wrong way. My point is, electric brake problems are fairly common on all towed RVs. We've had 4 trailers and among them have had: brake wires damaged inside the axle tubes (a Dexter problem), loose ground wire to the frame (a factory problem), failed adjuster spring (a Dexter problem), failed 7 pin plug (wear and tear). They can come from the factory faulty or be fine for 5 years, then fail. It's just the nature of the beast. And, if you look through my previous posts, you'll see I'm anything but an Oliver fan-boy. I'm just saying this is a common problem across all brands. Hopefully, you'll have a resolution soon.

Wow, Tom has some impressive engineering skills for sure! Amazing what engineering feats he can accomplish living in such close confines as his trailer including a 3-D printer, awesome!!

We are in the Desert. No moisture issues here. No corrosion, Do not blame the messenger. When this problem is discovered and resolved... I will be the first to mention it. No salted roads in the Summer months. Do not blame the messenger. The majoriity owners, if not all, Oliver or Airstream owners take pride in their property that is only a few years old.

Passing forward this info for Truma Aventa owners- Please do not turn this into a Truma bashing thread. I have been thinking about having a soft start installed on our Truma Aventa. I contacted Truma this morning and was informed the install of their soft start has to be handled at one of their two service centers. Just wanted to mention this if anyone is considering the Truma SS install. Oliver Service also confirmed presently that they cannot order or install the SS from Truma. Email from Truma this morning. Hello David, The aftermarket installation of our soft starts is not currently approved for dealers or RV manufacturers at this time. If you are wanting a soft start installed on your Aventa, it would need to be scheduled with Shelley at either our Lakeland, FL or Elkhart, IN location. Please let us know if we can assist you further. Best Regards, Ciera S Sr Customer Care Associate t: 1-855-558-7862 Option 1

An interesting thought from a new owner of a used Oliver Elite II. Does a new owner have access to any warranty work done or asked from a previous owner from Oliver Inc.? I worked for OSHA from 1970 - 1972 as a 'Safety Representative'. When making walk through inspections, wanting to ask random questions, it was amazing how scarce employees became. None wanted to come forward, when the Boss... was tagging along. Often I would ask to walk the work area before... speaking with those in charge... after my walk through observations. I am a curious individual. When something makes no sense... it needs a second or third look. Is the owner responsible for the Electric Brake Wiring, sitting at Oliver Inc. checking out appliances? Is there a Tow Around Town to check brakes? Before the new owner departs? I would also ike to know IF the previous owner contacted Oliver Inc. about inoperable Electric Brakes? Or does Oliver Inc. go to each owner to test them? As a newbie... even tire pressure is an unknown, Non the less Electric Brakes?

To be fair, this is not an exclusively Oliver problem, nor are Airstreams immune from issues like this. 7 pin connectors, in particular, often have problems due to corrosion and wear and tear. One preventative tip: store the plug upright with the cable hanging down from a water resistant mount like this: https://a.co/d/aJVOMmq Ours is mounted to the storage tray. This prevents water from wicking its way down the cable into the internal connections in the plug.

Hi Mary, while I don't have an answer for your direct question regarding cooling I can suggest you most likely will not need it in Montana in August. FWIW have lived here for nearly half a century without AC and have never turned our existing AC on with our Ollie #70. Never not once. We are already seeing cooler nighttime temps this past week, last night being around 50 degrees. Assuming your are planning on traveling to the western mountainous part of the state (most people do) its unlikely you would ever need to turn your AC on. More likely turning your furnace on to take the chill off after waking up. Thus far we have had a rather mild summer with no excessive heat but Montana weather can be unpredictable. I have even seen it snow in August, not often, but it can happen. Not sure where you are traveling from but if you can make it through those areas without adding to or changing your current AC most likely you'll be fine once you arrive here in MT. Hope this helps.

@dewdev Thank you for the detailed "How To." It's finally cooled off here (for a couple days) so I'll be working on the trailer this weekend. Thanks again, Tony

@Galway Girl I think the schematic indicates that the breakaway switch is on the hot side of the of the 20A auto resetting breaker, meaning that the breakaway switch is alway hot and the black 20A breaker services the black charge wire. But according to my wife, I was wrong yesterday, so that may apply to today as well! Mossey

There are others here that know way more than me re electrical code and insurance regulations… My thinking, just based in logic, is the brake system is not fused for safety reasons! 🤣

Yes, as our friend @John Dorrer stated you already have the D52 axles. When the label states D52, you have the 5200 LB axles. Reason it states 3500 LBS is the factory build plan called for 3500 LB leaf springs. Just send Alcan your axle label picture and they will know your axles are A+ and with the Alcan leaf spring upgrade you’re good to go. Lucky you! 🤣

I have an itchy finger on biting the Turbo Greenland deal, but we do not need A/C for most of our travels. My wife Chris and I plan to watch YouTubes on this product tonight, hoping there are new ones but if you have not watched one yet, here is a goody. Best wishes, JD

D52 is the 5200 axel, but rated 3500 due to the 4-leaf springs This is the sticker you should see

You have the 5200 on your 2022. It is on your axel sticker

Thank you for the wonderful information that I have printed and will have it handy when the Mobile Service Van arrives. My out of pocket expense for this: Administration One Time Fee: $150 Minimum Fee for Service- 1st Hour: $175 Hopefully this will be completed within the One Hour Service call total of $325.00. We did call Oliver Inc. but they were concerned to give any advice as to the possible solution. Which I cannot blame them, but was disappointed. This information could have been given to the Service Tech... This Las Vegas, Nevada Mobile Service has a list of RV's and Travel Trailer logos, that they have experience working upon... includes most everyone... except Oliver. I said now they may be able to include Oliver. We may be the only Oliver in the State of Nevada. We have towed three Airstreams, without brake issues. I tow with a 2016 F350 Diesel 4x4 King Ranch. Engine braking is wonderful, as well. I just want to get this personal nightmare fixed. Our 2019 27FBQ Airstream the electric brakes work perfectly towing On the Ball with the F350. The 2019 Oliver Elite II will tows On the Ball..., as well.

I contact Alcan to upgrade/replace my Oliver springs. They replied and asked do I want to also upgrade my axles to 5200 lbs. Why would/should I do that?

So...does D52 mean a 5200 lb axle?

Thank you! I sent your response to the tech and also the Turbro info. I'll call Oliver tomorrow. I figured wiring would be the hitch so thank you for the response

SALE PRICE UPDATE!!! This inverter model is now down to $1275 plus tax with a $1499 sales price and 15% promo code. Free shipping and with AZ sales tax less than $1400 OTD! (And China tariffs are still in question.) The comparable Pioneer model is priced much higher. Will the Greenland be quiet enough? Is the power consumption low enough to run on LiFePO4 batteries? Time to pull the trigger? https://www.turbro.com/products/greenland-13500-btu-inverter-rv-air-conditioner-with-heat-pump

That's the real trick! You need to run two +/- 6 AWG cables (read from their spec) from the Oliver basement up to the rooftop. This unit also has an external power cord, so you would need to create a new waterproof entry for that to the rear of the 14x14" opening. You should talk to OTT for your hull and see what they say. I do a lot of mods and would not consider this. We will stay with 120VAC to reuse the 12 AWG 120VAC wiring. With all the turns and patches of insulation between hulls, I would think it would be extremely difficult to use the existing wiring to pull two new cables that would be somewhat thicker. This inverter model (not sure it's quiet enough, but very good on battery Ah) is now down to $1275 plus tax with a lower sales price and 15% promo code: https://www.turbro.com/products/greenland-13500-btu-inverter-rv-air-conditioner-with-heat-pump

That's a good thought about the solar cutoff switch. I don't have one and rarely think that when trying to figure out someone else's problem. I'll call him as ask. Thanks!

I think that @Patriot comments in the above mentioned link are most appropriate. The condensate lines cannot be kinked. It is pretty amazing that the lip in the condensate tray between the drain proper and the overflow is only a few millimeters at best. But having said this, if both condensate lines are draining well no water should drain down the side of the trailer or into the trailer regardless of the leveling of the trailer. I will say that I was afraid to really blast the condensate lines with high pressure from below, to prevent separating the connection in the lines I mentioned previously. I had already sealed up the unit before I applied the compressor to the drains under the trailer.

When I bought my Oliver they were just getting ready to launch the dealer partnerships. I live in Tampa. They suggested that I might be super happy because I could be supported by one of those closer dealerships. I wished them luck, but told them I doubted they would succeed. At least not for me. Of course driving to Hohenwald is a pita for me. But I chose them because I didn't like anything between here and there.

Hi Everyone, (2022, #1284 Road Lotus) First, yes, I am the one who traded the Penguin for the Dometic Fresh Jet - a definate improvement. And yes, now 2 years later I'm interested in lowering the decibels even further while increasing efficiency. I had a possible compressor issue with the Fresh Jet and started looking at minisplits and 12 volt units. I don't see as much progress for the minisplit for a rooftop unit, but there are a number of cool 12-volts. I found an RV shop that also likes them and has installed several and recommend the outequip (https://share.google/spwjdojULsQUUI5zf) which does look (and sound) awesome. I'm going to be off grid in Montana later in August and debating the switch. My biggest question is how hard will it be for the tech to get wiring to the battery? Is that especially have in the Elite II? Have anyone tried this mod? I have the full lithium solar package and this looks like a worthy update to extend my cooling power. Thanks in advance! Mary

Thanks Steve! Always look for issue with your most recent change.