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Early season at the City of Rocks, Idaho, elev. ~6,200 feet. Superb hiking.

Yep, Ryan Gurin was the guy I've dealt with. Also agree the to deep dive into the IPN Remote Controller is not for sissies either, perhaps my only complaint about the system. Also FWIW even Battle Born Batteries which is very particular about what is used with their batteries seems to think positively of Blue Sky. I'm sure impressed.

Took these photos a few years ago after installing an electronic sway device:

Agreed. Blue sky, unlike zamp, isn't a quick button setting, for many things. But, bulletproof if you spend the time learning the ropes. The dip switches are a bit old school, but, hey, so am I. No bluetooth monitoring, yet, that i know of. My husband and I can't say enough about great response and walk through, when we needed assistance. Solid company.

I think that was us. We were living in the trailer during house remodel. Tanks were fine but we do have tank heaters. We had lost our tankless water heater when we were out of town and the contractors knocked the trailer plug out. I think a faucet and the toilet valve thing. That was round one. Then during the really cold weather I went to my sisters and my husband stayed in the trailer with bunks pulled up, every possible type of heater going (we were trying to keep house from freezing as well), propane freezing up so water lines frozen etc. it finally thawed. I’m not getting all that exact but my husband could sure fill you in on any damages. It was rough though.

Just Asking, my thought was to get power from inside from the ports on the right side bed stand between the beds. Want to install the post somewhere back by the heater area outside, is there a double wall there and fishing the wire hopefully won't be a problem, thoughts on this, thanks. trainman

Have you considered changing the outside curbside outlet to one with USB ports as well as the regular 120V plugs? That would be weatherproof, but it would require that you run the inverter to get the USB power outside. You may be able to change that particular unit to have ONE 120V AC Outlet, and ONE with a USB Outlet that could then be wired to the 12V power that also runs the pump. There may be a way to see that outlet on the curb side under the bed, in our EII that plug would be between the water heater and the water pump on the sidewall.

Did a quick 2 nighter and was able to do some testing. I had a full sun day just southwest of Atlanta and using the truck bed, portable setup and the Oliver panels I was able to pull in 5.82KWh over the whole day. I lost sun due to trees at around 5PM so I could probably hit 7KWh in the clear. At the peak the total network power on the Victron showed about 822 watts. With the Houghton running I was only showing a 222 watt deficit but since the air cycles the batteries would catch back up. Over all I am pretty satisfied. John

Thanks Mike. I have to say that it looks a more than a little weak compared to the newer frames, especially with 100+ pounds of rack and wiggly bikes levering away at it at freeway speeds.... Here is one of those pics, cropped a little: One reason I would like a fixed low mount is that it doesn't stress parts. neither the bike nor the trailer. Another is so I can drive the bike onto it using a ramp and the walk mode button. John Davies Spokane WA

This was my second bike rack mount using bike racks I already owned. Then I found a used BikeWing I could modify. I was never comfortable with the reduced turning radius, but that shouldn’t be an issue for you. The Andersen long shank ball mount helped, but the tray was unusable. Mossey

csevel: I have the Oliver rear receiver. I took off the 1-1/4 receiver completely, as I did not want to remove the insert in the receiver and have a thin receiver. I bought a new 2" receiver, had a welder weld side ears on the receiver, and bolted the new 2" receiver on the center of the rear receiver cross plate. The welder also gave me plates for under the receiver cross plate for the bolts to bear against. I only use this for a bike rack for my two very light fiberglass bikes which weigh a lot less than 150 lbs. I think this arrangement is a lot better and secure then bolting to the rear bumper plate. If you want, PM me and I can send you a few pictures.

Yet another case of "be careful of what you ask for". WE - "the Oliver customer" were (in general terms) asking for a less complicated, more intuitive solar controller that was not soooooo difficult to learn and/or use and/or abuse. This plus Oliver Service having to deal with those customers that either would not or could not learn the Blue Sky led to Oliver looking for a high quality solution and found it with the Zamp product. Virtually immediately upon the production change there was an outcry from the more techie customers that Oliver had somehow cheated or cheapened the whole system. But, the number of Service complaints went down and generally new owners found the new controller to be way more friendly. Bill

Yep - you're right - the EZ lub hub was not stock on my Ollie and I still have the stock hubs There was no MAGIC in choosing the grease caps other than thinking about what would be easy to replace on the road and what just might last a bit longer - the center rubber plugs basically had nothing to do with the decision other than the lack of a "steel" center just might mean that the side walls and/or the outer rim of the caps would be constructed a bit stronger as compared to a "normal" grease cap. In addition, I felt that the non-rounded edges of these grease caps would allow for easier installation with or without a block of wood - it would be easier to gently tap a hammer around that edge versus doing the same on a more rounded edge. Certainly not "rocket science". Bill

We have three and they work great. I like the rope handle idea!

Hey Rleog (Bob)! That was us! It was great to see a fellow Oliver owner and, as mentioned above, you were brave to be towing your Oliver on the SE Expressway. I drive that route a lot between Maine and MA and I hate it with nothing in tow! Sorry that I'm responding 7 months late. My wife just saw your post from surfing the forum and she screamed "That guy sent us a message!". She actually startled me she was so excited. I will PM you too but thanks a lot for saying hello. And despite the fact that I've traveled on the SE Expressway thousands of times, I will NEVER do it with my trailer! You're way braver than me.

I agree. Sunforge/blue sky is amazing. Ryan on tech services has helped us through several situations. Amazing service, and I can tell you after 14 years, the gear has long legs . It is, however, a learning curve to use the blue sky. A bit of time invested.. Zamp was definitely more user friendly/easy/ interaction-free for the industry, as witnessed by the general acceptance across the board, and industry . When we doubled our solar a few years ago, we added more blue sky /sunforge gear.

Note: For the most up-to-date information please visit Nature's Head Website For how to use your new compost toilet, please see attached user guide or visit Nature's head website to download the manual. Troubleshooting Fan is not working Ensure the power cord is securely fastened to the fan located on the side of the toilet. If the power cord is securely seated at the fan, use a volt meter to test for 12v power. Place the positive lead inside the power cord while touching the negative lead to the outside body If you are getting power to the fan but it is not operating, you would need to replace the fan. Contact Nature's Head at 251-295-3043 or sales@natureshead.net with test results and they will ship a replacement fan directly to you. Contact Oliver Service and we can contact Nature's Head on your behalf to get a fan shipped directly to you. If you are not getting any power at the fan, Check the fuse for the fan. Depending on your year model, the fuse will be located either in the 12v fuse panel, and should be listed, or in-line at the main 12v breaker located under the street side access panel. If the fuse is good but you still have no power at the toilet power cord then it is most likely a wiring connection and would require service. Contact the Oliver service department for further assistance. The below information was captured from the Nature's Head Troubleshooting page. For a full list of troubleshooting, please visit https://natureshead.net/troubleshooting/ Should the Fan run all the time? If using the toilet full time, using the fan full time will enable the compost to process faster. If you are NOT going to be using the toilet for 10 days or more, unplug the fan, as the compost would tend to become too dry and hard. Do empty and clean the urine bottle before leaving. https://natureshead.net/troubleshooting/ Agitator Handle Hard to Turn If the compost gets dry, the handle may not turn easily. Adding used coffee grounds results in added moisture and keeps the compost loose so that it mixes better. https://natureshead.net/troubleshooting/ Compost is Too Dry If the compost is dry or hard, add some water and turn the agitator after the sphagnum peat moss has absorbed the moisture. Compost is Too Wet If too wet due to prolonged diarrhea, add a small amount of sphagnum peat moss. If wet due to excessive condensation, also add a little spagnum peat moss. Make sure excessive wetness is not due to someone urinating directly into the compost section. This can also contribute to an unpleasant odor. The compost area should have only a musty smell. If a sewage odor is present, please contact Nature�s Head for consultation. How Often should you Empty the Solids Bin The time frame for to empty the solids bin varies with number of people and the time period. Generally 2 people full time empty approx. 3 weeks, additional people will shorten that time. The toilet is designed for 1 to 4 people full time. If using just weekends with 2 people, that can extend time to 2 months or more. Just a couple of days of non use extends the period of time. Usually, the level of the compost will not increase; if it does it will be minimal. When to Empty Liquids Bottle It is best if you do not leave the liquid wastes in the tank for extended periods. While everyone is different, some urine will smell bad if allowed to sit for extended periods. Does Compost work in cold temperatures Composting works from 55 degrees and warmer. The warmer it is, the faster it compost. When the temperature drops to freezing, the compost will be dormant until heat is introduced into the area. How to Remove Buildup in the Liquids Bottle Empty the bottle. Add 1/4 cup of Lemishine Detergent Booster per gallon to the bottle and let it sit for 24 hours. Another suggestion is to rinse the bottle, add vinegar and some pea gravel. Shake well and the buildup will break loose. 1162068337_NaturesHeadCompostToiletUserGuide.pdf

Just wanted to report on some extraordinary customer service I have received from Blue Sky Energy a division of Sunforge that manufactures the Blue Sky Solar Boost model 3024iL I have on my Oliver. After our return home from a week in southern Utah the thing died on me out of nowhere. Called the company the engineer or tech guy had me go through a few of the settings on the IPN Remote controller and decided I should send it. Said they would repair it for free, this after 7 years of use and 2 years out of warranty. Only thing I had to loose was shipping to the company and of course I gladly obliged. Turns out the inductor had a broken leg, so they replaced that as well as the relay, and updated the firmware then packed it back up and its on its way back all in one day. No charge, not even for the return postage. Wow! I don't why Oliver decided to eliminate this company from their solar setups but I rarely if ever have experienced such great support. Highly recommended for anyone needing a solar charging system. Thanks

Don pops in here every now and then. You can PM him to see if it was his and he could probably answer any questions. Mike

TST supplied little stickers and, like Bill, I have stickers on each monitor so I know which one goes where. Actually, I’ve never had them all off at once. If your TPMS is telling you that one tire is low, I would remove the sensor and check with a gauge then fill if necessary. I carry a small tire compressor I got at Lowes a few years ago. It doesn’t fill fast but is good for “top offs” when necessary. Mike

I have placed a small number (1-5) on the inside of each of my tire sensors and then coated these numbers with clear nail polish so that the number stays put and does not wear off or come off. I then marked in my TPMS owner's manual which tire went with which numbered sensor. This way it is easy to get the right sensor back on the right tire in the event of removal. Bill p.s. if you'd like a picture of this just let me know.

I’m pretty sure this was donthompson’s LEII at the Oliver Rally in 2018. And you may remember that he sold his LEII and bought a Conqueror trailer and sold it and now has a Kimberley T3. I think the 80/20 products will make a excellent base for a 1-Up. Mossey

We have an outdoor 12v in our 2008. It's mostly out of the weather, but a bad rainstorm can let a little water in if I forget to close the plug. It's great for our friend's 12v portable cooler, when he visits. I'd probably install a weatherproof cover, if putting a 12v outlet in the location you described. Certainly doable. Good luck.

There is a reason why I can't use that 120v plug, long story, but yesterday the BBQ grill blew into the trailer and I got a small 1" scratch. It just happens to be in a place where a small USB port would work great, so that's why I'm doing this. Don't know how much I will use it, but it will be there for use if we need it for outside use. Now I just need to look inside and see if all will clear and which way I will run the wires, shouldn't be too much of a problem for me to do. trainman

We recently installed a Victron MPPT controller (100/30) to the pantry wall inside the area where the Zamp controller was. Wiring was straight forward for the roof mounts. We temporarily have plated over the hole using a white 3-gang blank AC switch plate. The six screw holes allow some relief for the Victron heat sinks. Then we removed the Zamp external connector and replaced it with a standard SAE connector. Then we wired it to the Zamp controller now located in the bay below the curb side twin bed. Now we can use the two old 100w portable solar collectors we bought from GoalZero years ago - they have no controllers. Together we max out at 540 watts of potential solar wattage under perfect conditions. Charlie.

And here is a different mount. Mossey

A PM to Patriot could give you some additional details on this mod and how its been holding up over time. Good luck. Bill

THE GUY you want to talk to at length about this is ScubaRx (Steve). I'm sure that he can tell you the good, the bad and the very ugly on this topic. I'd bet that there is no way at all for you to convince Oliver to do this mod for you and/or have virtually any part in doing it. But, what do I know? Good luck! Bill

Just wanted to share an item that I've found recently that I'm pretty impressed with. I have used various pieces of treated lumber in the past and will still carry a few for sloped sites where I need to lower the bow more, but I recently was looking for a better (and safer) option for the front jack post while parked in my driveway or at level sites. It's called an Ox Blox. They can be purchased in a pack (4) for the rear stabilizers as well. I only ordered one for now to test it out as it's a little pricey for a hunk of 9# plastic, but so far, I really like it. It can support up to 10K pounds. I added the knotted red rope handles for ease of use. I know there are other options like Andersen but I'm liking it's low profile and the recycled plastic. https://www.amazon.com/Trailer-Camper-Blocks-stabilizer-Supports/dp/B09DMM51FP/ref=sr_1_1_sspa?crid=2QDUHSRGXH4DQ&keywords=Ox+blox&qid=1649865895&sprefix=ox+blox%2Caps%2C178&sr=8-1-spons&psc=1&smid=A2VI3MSVP5BC79&spLa=ZW5jcnlwdGVkUXVhbGlmaWVyPUEzR0dXVTcwMUFBVFJDJmVuY3J5cHRlZElkPUEwNzg3NTkzMjk4MVVISThCUE1WRCZlbmNyeXB0ZWRBZElkPUEwNDgwODAwMklGNEtXWTNDVzRLTSZ3aWRnZXROYW1lPXNwX2F0ZiZhY3Rpb249Y2xpY2tSZWRpcmVjdCZkb05vdExvZ0NsaWNrPXRydWU=

Bill and Frank: Always good to know the facts behind the observations. So bottom line is that Dexter's grease caps can't tolerate (in my case three) annual services. Now that's what I would rate as a very subpar product. Bill: I noted your using the REDLINE heavier grease cap. The model you posted appears to be for the EZ Lube hub which certainly was not stock on your trailer. Just wondering why you don't use the REDLNE RG04-020 1.986 OD Drive-In grease cap? My thought line is that a solid grease cap would likely be stronger than one with a huge rubber plug in the center. Your thoughts? Thanks guys.... LOVE your thoughts and experiences. Geronimo John

I don’t know if you have the payload capacity for some type of sliding truck bed or if you have thought about one. Several OTTO’s and utilize one to facilitate access to items in the bed. One of the most common uses is for a refrigerator. Mossey

When my Blue Sky controller had an issue 4 or 5 years ago I also got excellent support from them. I called and had a tech on the phone for about an hour. I ended up sending it to them and in a week I had it back good as new. Great company. Mike

Thanks for the great idea. I am attaching a picture of my results.

This was one of the first things I installed, since I do find myself traveling solo on occasion. Combined with the Anderson levelers, getting set up in camp has never been easier. Definitely one of those things that makes me say "How did I go so many years without it?"

Agreed that Dexter doesn’t say to use a new grease cap, but the caps are soft plated steel and the steel deforms a bit for a press fit into the hub when pounded into place, so the next time it’s reused it’ll have slightly less interference for the press fit and is more likely to fall out. I prefer to install new ones each time now as cheap insurance. I think a lot of the Oliver complaints about grease caps falling off are due to multiple reuses of the same grease caps over and over during service. I had one grease cap fall off within a few hundred miles after our wheel bearing repack service done at Oliver last year, and it knocked off the little logo decorative center cap as well and that was lost.

Remove the frame.