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Our LEII started creaking and popping very loudly during our second and first long distance trip. Using the steps, moving in the trailer and windy gust made it pop, creak or crackle. After a lot of tracking and trouble shooting it appears the street side stabilizer rubs against the hull in the direction of the wheel well. The trailer makes a good speaker box and amplified this a lot. Just mentioning this so you can look to see if there is something plucking at the hull in the AC area. The popping sound reverberated through the hull so much it was difficult to track down at first. I finally found the source by using a stethoscope.

Years ago, we painted a line on our Jacks so I could see where to stop them before the click clack noise .

More details would be helpful. I had a rear jack stuck in the up position, like Steve did. I removed the mattress to access the top of the jack and used the supplied jack handle to lower the jack until the gears caught and then it worked fine. I try not to raise the jacks to the click-click-click position for that reason. Mike

We must have just missed you. We were there June 21-24. Hiked Mt Kineo during our stay. Hull 610- Woolwich,ME

We routinely camp on Lake Seminole, FL, for the excellent fishing and wonderful nature (including plenty of alligators). With the closing of our favorite North Florida Corp of Engineer campground (River Junction), we were forced to try out Three Rivers State Park in Sneads, FL. This is a small, but quite lovely, campground (was much lovelier before Hurricane Michael leveled most of the trees). Much to our surprise, another Oliver pulled in after us. What are the odds. We spoke briefly, but I do not recall the name nor Hull Number (it was in the 500s). The next day, after I returned from a very productive fishing trip, the Oliver was gone. Other than the hot, humid Florida summertime, I highly recommend this campground, and, if you are senior (65+) it is only $8 per night.

Ha! The fatigues are easy, combat boots and helmet are another story. 🤣

Sometimes when you run the jack up too far, the torque converter in it will get jammed/cross-threaded/buggered (pick a term you like). At any rate, the motor is unable to make the internal screw turn up or down. This happened to me several years ago. I put the jack handle on it and really had to push/pull hard to break it loose. But, once done, it operated normally and has ever since. Remember, it may be hard to break loose.

Our packing philosophy is “less is more”. We have a minimum amount of kitchen things, it all fits in the two overheads above the kitchen and in the drawers. I have a Tupperware box that lives under the bath side dinette seat that has some hardware, repair parts and odds and ends, we also keep extra paper products there too. My clothes fit above my bed and in the attic, Carols are above her bed in on the two closet shelves. Some cleaning supplies are in the closet. Food in the fridge and pantry. We had a trip a couple of years ago that started Labor Day weekend and went through the end of October from Texas to New York and back for a college reunion at West Point. High 90s when we left. Below freezing before we made it out of New England. We also had to carry attire for the reunion, not normal camping clothes. Beside what was in the trailer, we had a hang up bag in the truck and a large plastic crate in the truck. Early October we switched out the Texas summer clothes in the crate with the cold weather New England clothes. We did this with a trip in January/February from Quartzsite up to Napa with stops at Yosemite and Pinnacles. Nice weather in Quartzsite up to Napa, then cold (teens) on the way home through Pinnacles NP. There are a number of threads here that talk about specific storage ideas, some very good ideas. What you carry is different for everyone. We each have our own styles! Mike

OK - we got the Ollie, then we got a couple of trips in the Ollie under our belts, then we moved. But, now we can get out there and REALLY enjoy all that the Oliver has to offer. Life's too short - get to it and enjoy the heck out of it (both life and the Oliver). Happy travels. Bill

Looks like 6” snap pads are back in stock on July 15th on Amazon, just an FYI, we like ours.

I haven't found one, yet. If you find one, I hope you'll share it. I can open or lock my home or garage from my phone from anywhere, or the keypad in person, which is really nice. Dead lock battery? That's why there will always be a spare key stashed in the truck. At home, all the batteries won't die at one time. But, with one door to the trailer, it's a definite consideration. If we ever get a keyless entry, I'll follow our usual pattern of refreshing all important batteries at the first trip of the year. Use the originals in spare flashlights til they die. Sherry

The first couple of nights after we picked up our Ollie it made lots of popping noises near the AC. I've heard a few since then, but nothing like those first couple of nights. Paula

Nope. TV is garaged when not driven. The Ollie however is parked outside fortunately not in direct sunlight, but we still add the covers during short term and long term storage.

We like the fold UP rear seats in the Ram and that we can do it as a split.. But we love the storage under the seat base and the tool/storage boxes on either side. Raincoats, jumper cables, tow straps for those trucks with built in hooks on front, and some tools. Somethings just can't be left in the camper...

After not having one on our other trailers and them having one on the Oliver, I'd go for it. trainman

GMC owners' jealousy is so transparent. 😛

Mike - Just how much room can a pair of fatigues take? Certainly that is all you really needed for that reunion!😇

A friend, who has a GMC, said that it was a good thing that Ford was coming out with a fold down seat. It would give the driver a place to take a nap, while waiting for the tow truck?

Maybe @John E Davies will clue us in 😉

Think we might be almost ready to hook up? Put up the stairs and go?

Perhaps he'll be convinced to get a pair or two of those quick-dry pants when he can no longer find a storage place for the depends 🤣?

Perhaps you could store it under/behind your Murphy bed?

I can relate! But, honestly, I have tried to meet my DH half-way. For 3 day trips I can forgo a lot of the shoes and a jacket for every weather possibility. I just pack a few layers and feel safe; I will get by. Anything longer, I can't seem to cross the line. I guess us gals just have too many choices when it comes to our wardrobes: It might get cold? . . . . thermal, down and fleece; it might rain? . . . . . waterproof jacket and shoes; abundant sunshine? . . . . . . tank tops, capris and flip flops. Not to mention bike clothes, hiking clothes, kayak clothes, out to dinner clothes . . . . . . etc. . . . . . . and all the associated gear. I didn't need all that stuff when I was working. When I retired I traded "career-wear" for "play-wear" 😀 My strategy was put to the test last Spring when we took our first ever, two-week road trip to the SW. It was the end of May and a snowstorm hit northern AZ. Me . . . . . I drag out my down vest . . . . . . DH only packed his usual jeans, dungaree shirts and T's . . . . . the closest thing he had to a jacket was a fleece 1/4-zip (he doesn't even own anything down (besides a sleeping bag); down is for "sissies". It makes me proud that 3 of our 4 boys have down in their closets. Actually, I'm a pretty good packer. I can get all my "stuff" in the two overhead compartments, a small wardrobe and an under-bed cubby (for shoes) of our small motorhome. With the Oliver, I can also pack a couple of totes in the pickup - no problem. I will have to commend my husband. Since retiring he has added a few items to his wardrobe: hiking shoes, water shoes, long-underwear, and a sun hat. but I still haven't convinced him to add a down jacket or quick-dry pants.

That's plenty for two shirts and a pair of shorts. Unless you're on the road for more than three weeks, that should do.

This looks like a good alternative to the telescoping ladders. I don't know if one would fit in the closet, but it would take up little room in the bed of a truck.

It sure looks as if it would work. I suspect that you haven’t removed your spare tire yet..... or you would understand that your idea is not prudent. The clamp tightens onto the inside of the wheel, but the clamping force is actually between the other sidewall and the gelcoat. The aluminum bracket is only supporting the wheel and tire weight vertically, it doesn’t really do anything else. It is beautifully manufactured and a joy to look at, but IMHO it is a really bad piece of engineering. At the very least, there needs to be a much larger base plate with an extended flange with a couple of fixed studs to go through the bolt holes, so that if the spare goes flat it won’t start flopping around. And while you are at it, make the outside of the wheel face the back so you can get to the valve. A heavy spare tire and wheel clamped to a pretty fiberglass hull via the RUBBER sidewall just makes me shake my head in wonder. Do any other manufacturers do this? https://olivertraveltrailers.com/forums/topic/2643-how-to-protect-the-gelcoat-under-the-spare-tire/ John Davies Spokane WA

How often does anyone drain the tank? I drain it when flushing, sanitizing, or winterizing. Have to get in there to move other valves anyway to accomplish those tasks

Chuck, my only concern would be how much stress the bike and rack would put on the hull in addition to the tire. There's a substantial aluminum plate behind the tire mount which spreads the load, but ultimately it will still be the fiberglass that's taking the stress. Will it be too much? No idea, but it's something to put some thought into.

If you've got the Truma, then you can open the Truma drain and turn the pump on. It will drain the fresh tank in no time. You could do the same with any faucet, but it would take longer.

Can you not use a fiberglass canopy? That will keep all cargo secure and out of sight. Not to mention dry and clean.... Leer and A.R.E. are the two best brands, if cost is a factor you can find a nice used one. I bought a used mid-range Leer for $600 and the store paint-matched It to my truck for an extra $200. A cab height model looks best, but a raised one will give extra head room for wheeling in bikes and cargo. John Davies Spokane WA

Mike - No problem with any of my pictures unless they make me look really stupid! Bill

This is an easy mod, you just need some heavy urethane film, such as is used on headlights as stone guards. It needs to be thick, not the thin stuff used as a car bra. I used 12mil (0.012”). I noticed that the spare tire was chafing pretty badly in two places, so I decided to install a pair of pads. After cleaning with 3M Adhesive Cleaner, all that glop came off, but the gelcoat was pretty scuffed. I used some film I already had, cut a couple of 3”x12” strips, and installed them as per the instructions using soapy water. I laid out some pieces of tape at 5 inches from the tire mount to act as guide lines, and I used a 3 inch rubber roller to get the bubbles out rather than a squeegee or piece of plastic. [attachment file=136477] This area is invisible normally, but I feel better knowing it is protected,and it will stop gel coat from getting on the outer sidewall of the spare. While I was in there I applied RejeX, to get that mirror shine and repell dirt. ... https://www.amazon.com/Rejex-High-Gloss-Protective-Finish/dp/B00GM6NF0I Here is the source for the film I used. ... http://www.giantloopmoto.com/product/vinyl-protective-film/ John Davies Spokane WA