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Prior owner had installed steel valve stems on the Oliver, always been good. When I upgraded the truck with 3rd Gen Dodge wheels, I mounted with steel stems. Neither stem should fail, unless there is something about the wheel design, how the machined opening for the stem could be an issue cutting into the rubber. Question is, was the stem physically damaged or replaced because for leaking.

Hopefully they will respond to your post. I've been to the "Biggest Week in American Birding" only once, and I will never forget it! https://www.biggestweekinamericanbirding.com/

That is my initial question, as well -- but materials science is rapidly changing. As an example, "Organic solar cells are made from very thin layers of carbon-based (organic) materials, usually only about 100 nanometres thick. Originally designed as an inexpensive alternative to silicon-based solar panels, they are flexible, lightweight, and more sustainable than other options. Unlike the OPV film-based version, organic photovoltaic textiles can be stitched onto fabric, giving them greater application potential, such as the tensile fabric architecture of canopies and sails." -- https://perfectsenseenergy.com/solar-fabric/

Oh boy. Same year (2022 Oliver LE2) and same tire for me, and I just experienced a tire stem failure a week ago. Didn't think to ask to see the stem after the repair, to ascertain the type of failure. Also I didn't know there would be options on the type of stem to replace it with, but now I feel my other tires might be suspect. Right now, my spare (previously un-used) is still on my Oliver -- not sure if that is a good or bad thing. I will be watching your thread here for other info.

Do you have TPMS sensors mounted on your rubber stems? When I got the TST TPMS I also had my rubber stems replaced with metal stems. That was about 100K miles ago and no problems. I think replacing your rubber stems is the way to go. Mike

On the road for a couple months and I have had two tire stem failures within a two week period. The rubber stem on both failed with similar 1/8" to 1/4" horizontal failures. Replacing with steel stems during repairs. Cooper Discoverer HT3 tires on 2022 Oliver II at 50 psi. Causes? *Bad luck, *Tire brand, *Tire age, *PSI, *Tire Pressure Minder, *Rubber stems, *Mountain curve roads, *Driving speed, *Life... Thoughts and wisdom?

I believe a few different Oliver owners have made their way to Newfoundland but I'm not sure they took the same route. If you use the google search engine (rather than the search function here on the forum) and you search "oliver travel trailer newfoundland" or similar terms, you will likely come up with some links. (I'm not sure why it works better). Here are a couple of links, including owners who have been to Newfoundland. Also, have you looked at their official road conditions map and reports? https://www.quebec511.info/en/Carte/Default.aspx

I see you can get the solar awning with the Platinum Pro package, too. It looks pretty cool, but I have to wonder if it will fail eventually from being repeatedly rolled/unrolled.

Here: https://olivertraveltrailers.com/2027-models/?fbclid=IwY2xjawRkMxZleHRuA2FlbQIxMABicmlkETFnREJZaWpseU95eWEwQVRDc3J0YwZhcHBfaWQQMjIyMDM5MTc4ODIwMDg5MgABHpiS_FvI90EHyUf_oG5VFKxqgnIa_STJ6hiTz4DY8TNE7tkM-hNQsVfylRG-_aem_VUEMOA8YabCnRqd1Yg72hg

We are at Maumee Bay State Park on Ohio’s north shore. #18 has been here a few days, but the times we’ve come by, no one was home. I think this is the oldest Oliver we’ve seen in person. Mid May on the south shore of Lake Erie is the largest gathering of birding enthusiasts in North America, attracting people from all over the world. I don’t know if that’s why #18 is here, but might be the reason. Sorry we missed you.

Just saw this- that is great! Glad to have played some part of your Oliver story. I was out this past weekend and was reminded how much I love this little camper. I’m coming up on my 3 year anniversary next month. Something about hopping in there just feels so much like home.

Some things I was able to pull from a blurry pic of the brochure- Alcan springs are standard, the 48v battery is 100ah, and it seems only the AC is 48v with everything else being 12v. One really interesting option is a 960 watt solar awning. Would love to have that!

I mean make it a little longer. The glass body is what, only 18’ on a 24’ 6” body? I don’t understand the exceptionally long tongue except stability, but then why not move the wheels back a bit instead? I don’t know the details but would love to, but just another 6” or foot of interior length would go a long way. Weights a consideration but going to 8k isn’t that bad I think Anyhow the only history I know is they hired some guys from a nearby house boat catamaran company initially. That’s where they probably got the marine hidden gasket idea, and the fitting out with electrical and such. I wonder how the chassis was designed?

We have contemplated this trip from Wisconsin. I too would be interested in what you discover.

Bryan, we’ve never done any trips to/in Canada but will be interested in what you do on this trip! Mike

Yes Chris, that was my issue, running thru the axle tubes, the insulation appeared to be melted to the point of having the bare wire exposed (see previous pics) so when they then started shorting out, they gave the Ram the error code. It started on the way back from AK, in Whitehorse, and after listening to a dealership TT service tech say 99% of your issue would be in the 7-pin... i replaced my 7-pin. I was extremely frustrated when that did not resolve the issue, because i completely sacrificed a perfectly good moisture sealed OTT 7-pin connector. Later in Whitehorse i found a small independent RV repair shop/person who brought out an example of what i would eventually find was my issue. which was abraded insulation and bare wires enough so that bouncing around inside the axle tube, it would create an intermittent short. My other issue (see previous Pics) the wire used appeared to be 'Brown lamp cord", not anything with substantial insulation around it, like fabric wrap then all that covered in rubber sheath. Oh Well... I have been told that most trailer manufactures run the wires thru the axle tubes when available, whether true or not IDK. I have no problem running mine on the outside at the 9-oclock rear position on the axle. i do not know if he is still in business up in Whitehorse, but i will give him a SHOUTOUT... the business was called "Fireweed" it was an RV repair place. He was a one-person shop with about a 4–5-week backlog, even for something as simple as my issue. enuf, B~Out

I agree! For example, as we continued our trip after installation, I needed to make a slight level adjustment at a campsite, so lifted one side of the trailer using the onboard rear jack. With just very little lift the tires were off the ground. The shackle bolts were so tight that the whole suspension was extremely stiff. I may be wrong and the expert may disagree but I think the shackle bolts should just be snugged up to prevent excessive play. The nylock nuts will prevent any loosening of the shackle bolts. The U bolts, however should be torqued to specifications. You may have to replace the shackle side plates if the bolts are a sloppy fit. You definitely don’t want the bolts to rotate on their own. Anyway, just my opinion.

We will be heading up to Saskatchewan, then east to the TQH & TLH then St. Barbie ferry over to Newfoundland. Has anyone done the TQH & TLH recently with their Oliver??? Except for a reminisce of a two-wheel motorbike trip, I was not able to find any information on the route experiences of other, with "the search function"...

I did not actually measure. Height change may be up, <1” or negligible. Tongue weight should not change since distances, the 3-point geometry of the trailer has not changed. Porpoising will be minimized, so that weight up and down on the hitch will be more even.

The soundtrack suggests trouble ahead, and the footage does seem to suggest off-road more than off-grid. That said -- my Ollie hasn't disappointed me at all, and I've had next-to-no troubles * in terms of being able to spend weeks at a time off-grid. Of course that requires preparation and contingency plans. Having walked through creeks and stepped into holes several feet deep, I don't think I would want to ford a creek with my Oliver, unless it was an improved surface with known qualities. Still, there are lots of folks who have a bigger yearning for adventure. I think this will appeal to those who want to go whole-hog off grid and off road. Can this model go longer than my LE2's 3-4 weeks off grid? * The one exception to my 'no troubles' was a few years ago when I had a propane leak that a local North Dakota TT repair facility failed to correctly identify and fix; in that case, I was left without propane powered refrigerator, hot water, or heater for several months, out west on the road into October.

No room in the tow vehicle? Piano in case, the stand, your chair, cables, etc… In our Oliver, I would not change the dinette except for the firm taller cushions we had upholstered. We enjoy meals together there, including lunches on travel days. I never got into extending the table or counter extensions, needing all the aisle so that two bodies and the dog can pass comfortably. Just enough living space.

I didn’t have to make any adjustments. Ball height was/is the same.

From what I've been reading about 48V systems they are most effective delivering power to high amperage devices like the A/C, fridge, and induction cooktops. With the heat pump, compressor fridge, and an induction cooktop, would there be any need for propane at all in this new trailer? They do make 48v water heaters with 1000-2000W heating elements. Low amperage devices like lights, USB, etc. are often on 12v circuits powered by a DC to DC voltage converter in a 48v system, so there's no real gain there. (It is possible to get things like 48v lights, but they are more expensive.) I wonder what the boondocking sustainability difference would be between our LE2, which has the 640Ah 12v lithium system, 30# propane tanks, and LP fueled furnace, fridge, water heater and stove vs. this new 48v model set up as all-electric? As it is, we've never gotten below 50% SOC while camping in good sun and our propane lasts for weeks. Fresh water and holding tanks would still be limiting factors with this new trailer. I suppose if you had the composting toilet and were camped in a sunny place that allowed emptying gray water on the ground you could stay virtually as long as your fresh water supply allowed, but that's kind of an edge case for a lot of us. On balance, I see the main advantage of the 48v system over our 12v/propane system being increased A/C run time.

Looking at their new Instagram posts, it certainly looks like they're marketing it as an off road trailer. "Most trailers stop where the road does. Not this one- Built for the Road That Ends."

Running gear looks the same , just a wheel & tire change and some black accents. At least they are trying something different. If they changed up the suspension for better off road that would make a difference.