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Issue: Black streaks running down side of camper due to porch light gaskets. Models Impacted: 2016 - 2017 Models Information: At this time the manufacturer of the porch lights has no intentions of replacing and/or designing a different gasket to resolve this issue. Oliver is researching and testing some different gasket materials to find a long term solution for our customers. We are aware of some different methods being used by our customers to resolve this issue, ie: Murphy's Oil and DAP silicone. Resolution: Currently in Research & Testing *This thread will be updated as new information becomes available.

Put this project in front of the waxing the Ollie today. Cut out white 1/8" neoprene gasket material, installed and looked good, but failed to seal properly during water test. Reason for failure, the 1/8" gasket material is slightly harder (higher durometer) than the original gasket. It's also slightly thicker than the original by 1/32", thickness may not contribute to failure. My hands got plenty of black residue on them while handling the original black gasket. Decided to wash gasket with hot water & tooth brush. All of the black residue came off of the original gasket and it quit bleeding. Looks like if the black gaskets are washed when you have the bleeding issue, it appears to stop bleeding. Had to be careful and gently cross tighten the Furrion 110V outlet during installation to have a complete seal around the outlet. Can't predict long term results for washing the gasket, but I'm done with this project for now and going to finish waxing the Ollie before it rains tomorrow. :) Failed white gasket installation: Cleaned black gasket re-installed:

I wanted to let everyone know that I have posted in the Technical Service Bulletins area in regards to the black streaks issue. I will be posting in this new section as I become aware of any new issues and updating as I get new information. I would also like to thank all of our customers for helping me with new issues as they arise and would like to continue getting feedback from everyone.

I'm thinking that either just a clear coat over it will be enough or silicone. Honestly, I don't see it as an issue that I can't easily fix. It would have been nice if Oliver was ready with their fix, but they need time to research it and will have a permanent fix soon enough.

Nothing to add that we already don't know. Oliver is being stuck with the gaskets by the manufacturer... End of story with no solution yet.

I reread my post. I believe I need to add some clarification here. I sent the link to Jason because I know that Oliver employees rarely visit our forum, except for the forum administrator who maintains the software of our site. I felt it would be helpful to Jason to read the wealth of detailed experience of our affected members, and be able to share that information with his vendor. I did not mean that members who have a problem with the gaskets should refrain from writing letters or emails with supporting detail, and photos. On the contrary, in my experience in working with my vendors, I found that the more information that was given me by my customers, in writing, the easier it was to resolve the problem with my vendors. Email works best for me, as it's easier to group and sort, and maintain a timeline, now that I am retired and on the "other side of the desk." And, easier for follow-up. As Jason may choose to share this thread with his vendor, as he works through the problem experienced by so many, keeping our posts factual and concise, as we have seen by the owners on this thread will be of benefit. We all realize that you have a concern, bugbite. That's perfectly understandable. However, after nine years of ownership, and wonderful after the sale service from them, I am confident that Oliver will handle this issue, as well. Let's just make it easier for everyone to read the thread, and keep to the facts and details. Thanks

We woke up in early January, dedided it was too cold for us, and since we have an Ollie, why not? Some friends of ours are snowbirds in South Texas, near Mission at a RV Park named Bentson Grove (Actually in the town of Palmview, Tx). We left home in North MS (cold?) and headed South West. Took four days to travel the 1,000 miles to our destination. One RV camp along the route that I would recommend was named River View at Vidalia, LA. Park right along the Mississippi River, spend time in an old Southern City (Natchez)...great place. Snowbirding at Bentsen Grove was fantastic. They had so much to do! I enjoyed the bike club with their frequent "rides to breakfast". Some rides were a bit more challenging than the breakfast rides, with maybe 7 riders vs the 25 riding to a meal. I also enjoyed the ping-pong and pickle ball. Elizabeth had her own activities to include an art class, glass work..etc. We visited the World Birding Center for riding and hiking (as well as viewing a few birds). Dances each Friday night, Spanish lessons...way too much to cover. I actually spent very little time in the Ollie except to sleep. If you are cold reading this Check out the website at www.bentsengroveresort.com. We stayed a month...highly recommended if you want to be around so many people and engaged in lots of activities.

I don't have a jack to look at, yet, but this task should be very straight forward. It isn't rocket science, you just need to make sure that there has been no water intrusion and that the grease is good. The electric switch cover comes off with a couple of side screws, then you can swing that out of the way and get to the gearbox cover. Remove the four corner screws (going down into the lower unit) and carefully lift off the cover. The reduction gears may come up with the cover, or they may stay down in the lower part.If it looks pretty and greasy inside, reassemble and go grab a cold one. If the lube is contaminated with water (milky) or dry looking, you need to clean it all out of there and add new grease. Lift out the gears and be sure to lube the shaft bushings really well. Add silver anti-seize compound to the cover screws to keep them from corroding. I see grease on the outside of the telescoping part in the Oliver pictures. I personally would NOT do that , since it will just attract and hold dirt that will then act like valve grinding compound - NOT good. Clean and dry is better here, IMHO of course. If you never drive off pavement, then you can grease them. Don't forget to look at the rear jacks, but being in a protected environment, I doubt they will ever need much attention. I think it would be smart to write down on a nearby surface the date you look at them, just for future reference. Please post some pics if you do this, for those of us who don't yet have trailers to play with. I am sure Buzzy is working on a video.... as I type! https://www.barkermfg.com/uploads/5/4/9/4/54943161/_vip_3500_all.pdf BTW, if you haven't read those instructions yet, they do tell you how to adjust the bubble level screws so that it reflects the true level of your floor. Also, I think buying three cover gaskets and maybe some spare screws would be good for the spares kit, in case you need to replace some parts during servicing. Don't reuse a questionable gasket. Good luck. John Davies Spokane WA

We almost never use the jacks on the trailer. I almost always use the Anderson levelers at every stop. The jacks will do the job just fine but I find the AL to be much more convenient and easier to use and they will stabilize the trailer much better when it needs to be lifted several inches off of the ground while camping. I weigh 250 pounds and the Oliver is so stable that I feel very little movement in the trailer when it's up on the AL. We did have one of our jacks fail while in Alaska and while the trailer was under full warranty. Oliver called and made an appointment with a large RV shop, overnighted the jack to them and had jack replaced PDQ. As a side note, the dealer in Alaska said that they had never ever worked with an RV manufacturer that was so determined to make a customer happy. They were extremely impressed with the trailer and the Oliver company and so were we. We own 4 Anderson Levelers and sometimes keep our trailer in a storage facility that is mostly gravel and grass and use one under each of the 4 tires when it is parked for several months. Of course, we only carry two AL with us when we travel. We have owned two Oliver Travel Trailers. As always just my opinion. Hap As in Happy just to be here.