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I agree. If I had a tow vehicle that didn't have sway control at all, I would certainly put a unit like this one on my list of essentials. Especially if the vehicle's owners manual recommends it. If nothing else, it's inexpensive peace of mind and looks very easy to install. If your vehicle does have sway control, I think you'd want to do a bit of research to see if this controller wouldn't be duplicating something that your vehicle already does. The F150 is top of my list, so I'm probably good, though I'd like some better verification that the sway control will indeed brake the trailer. By the way, as far as attaching this to the trailer goes, I wonder if this wouldn't be a good use for VHB tape. That way you could attach it directly to the frame without drilling while eliminating that extra 1 ½" in width.

Geo, Sounds like you are all set except for carrying a fresh water fill hose and a dump hose. I don't know why you would need additional propane heaters or electric heaters. Ollies have excellent heaters and this will be your chance to get familiar with yours. Mine doesn't have an inverter, so I carry a 2000 watt Yamaha sometimes. But for simply charging computers and phones, a small cigarette lighter plug in inverter is just right. I think it's 150 watts. Perfect. They are cheap and easy to find. I've found that I need an outside quick disconnect and outside stove in order to cook bigger meals or more smokey meals, but you don't need that just to get home. You'll develop your own list as time goes by. The bathroom faucet with pull out wand is a nice feature, but there is no access to the sink plumbing. If I was at the factory taking delivery, I'd ask them to install one of their portholes in the sink cabinet or closet wall so I could access the water connections or change the wand hose if needed. I'd put one in now but I don't know just where to put it to reach the fittings. Look at the battery wiring that goes into the electrical box from the battery tray. Mine was set up so the battery shelf could move in and out about 3/4" while driving and constantly pinch the wires. I shimmed mine to prevent movement and added split loom over the wires to prevent a short. Someone mentioned not using the fridge while traveling. I can't imagine why that's a problem. Mine is on the whole time during every trip and it is designed to do just that. Not a problem. I only carry an ice chest to accommodate cold drinks. That leaves the fridge for food. The previous owner actually ran it on 12 volt (from the 7 pin plug) while driving, then switched to propane or 120 volt when stopped. I don't have the solar option. Mine is always on propane and switches automatically to 120 volt when plugged in at a park or at home. BTW, there is no need to run the fan unless you are in extremely hot weather. I've never run mine and it has never been needed, yet. Have fun!!! I was able to avoid the Tennessee run by finding a same as new Ollie in my area, but it would have been a fun trip and a great time to tour the factory. John