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I think that they were able to pack so many functional features into 7 feet width is the best feature of all. A little turn I can see my tires, and marker lights. Going down the road everything looks like a normal drive, until I look in the rearview mirror. Then all of a sudden there is a big white object tailgating me.

How cold was it outside? When you replaced/refilled the propane tank was it completely empty? Just a thought, but if the furnace performed adequately on a full tank but sputtered before it was empty, then it could be that the tank is losing pressure as the propane vaporizes. Vaporization causes liquid propane to drop below ambient temperature. The liquid propane temperature would fall more on a tank near empty than when full. The colder the liquid propane, the lower its vapor pressure. It could be that as a tank's liquid volume falls, the propane can't vaporize fast enough to keep up with the demand of the furnace. I'm not an engineer, so I could be misinterpreting the information on this web page. Propane Information – Flame Engineering It suggests to me that 10 lb of propane (a half-full 20 lb tank) would vaporize 38,000 btu of propane at 20° F. That seems marginal for a 40,000 btu furnace. Real world experience: Last February we went on a weekend trip in Junction TX. Nighttime temperatures were in the mid 20's. I only had the valve open on one of my 30 lb tanks. Around 3 or 4 AM it was getting cold in the trailer; the furnace had stopped running. I switched tanks and was able to restart the furnace. Later, when I had the tank refilled, it only took 26 lbs to fill it. Either the rating is off, or there was still 4 lbs in the tank. It seems reasonable to me that the liquid in the tank had become too cold to vaporize, at least not fast enough to run the furnace. We're planning to visit our daughter in Durango CO for Thanksgiving and expect to encounter nighttime temperatures in the 20s, or even teens. We'll see how well the furnace does at 6500' in freezing temperatures. Steve

Actually I taught that class. Evidently you missed the part that this only works in going forward mode. It seems that if you accelerate to much in the going back mode, you end up in the future...

Incidentally, kudos to OTT for providing us with a full-size ABC refillable fire extinguisher rather than the half-size disposable BC extinguishers that come with most towable RVs.

GJ - I used just the Velcro but I did use a fair amount of it. Here is a pic of the back of the extinguisher. I've been down some fairly bad roads (perhaps I mean something other than interstates here😁) and it has never budged. Yes, those "carpet runners" make cleaning up a breeze. I used two 6 foot runners. That way they are easier to simply take outside and shake versus trying to deal with a single 12 footer.

OLIVER OWNERS: If you own any vehicle recovery gear, or could find yourself stuck, PLEASE take a moment and read this post. Thank you, GJ In pursuit of mountain top hang glider and paragliding launches, I have spent much of my adult life enjoying fire and remote unpaved adventures. I pride myself in trying to be a helpful Good Samaritan. More than a few times I have stopped and helped a fellow off-roader who had become stuck. I carry a 15,000 # rated tow strap that I have attached to my trailer ball on many occasions. After watching the below referenced video, it is apparent that my confidence in my recovery gear exceeds by a wide margin the actual safety ratings of my gear. The below info came from a recently posted by Colorado 4X4 Rescue and Recovery, Inc. that Good Samaritans should review. It involves an incident not all that different from what many of us have done many times. Sadly for Mr. Ryan Woods, a 43 year old Arizona off-roader, was killed by a Good Sam’s confidence in his recovery gear and/or lack of understanding of its limitations and/or how to properly use it. I commend Ryan’s wife for allowing Colorado Rescue and Recovery to produce the video analysis of the incident that resulted in the death of her young husband. (Pictures from video) The Good Samaritan apparently had looped their tow strap over their truck’s trailer ball and ran the tow strap to the tow hooks (Apparently below the cow catcher in the mud) of this Super Duty Ford. According to the video, the Good Samaritan’s truck was using an “Anderson Style” drop hitch and 2” receiver such as this one. In this case, the hitch failed at the truck receiver. But, as the video advises, there are several other potential failure points that could have resulted in the fatality. In this incident, It appears that the entire hitch assembly aft of the truck became a missile that killed Mr. Woods. It could have been the ball itself, or the shank pin, or the tow strap, or the tow hook(s) on the stuck vehicle. I think that the central point of the video is that all elements of a vehicle recovery system need to have the necessary ratings for the task involved. One of the video reviewers (Mr. Jeffrey Coomb) stated: “I'm guilty of using my tow hitch to recover trucks and trailers. I think for me it's a case of you don't know what you don't know, and when you find out, it's too late. I'm glad I found this video and really appreciate Ryan's wife for allowing you to use their story to educate others on the dangers. I am very sorry for her loss, but incredible that she see's the possibility to help others despite her grief. Quite a woman! I'm ordering the right tools ASAP. Please be aware that your trailer hitch ball and receiver may be significant failure point. Personally, I will also be taking a re-look at my recovery gear and for certain stop using my hitch as the pull point when using it. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Mb3BkeeXlIo

We all love our Ollie’s but….If you could change/add one thing on your Oliver what would it be? I would love a window over the kitchen galley.

I agree with your thoughts. I like the fact that our OE2 is narrow enough to ride nicely in the slip stream of our F-150.

Very nice and welcome! Really like your truck! You will probably forget you are towing the Oliver with that rig!!

I use a microfiber cloth with 3m Perfect-It Light Cutting Polish + Wax. Takes any black streaks off very easily too as long as there's already a good coat of wax on the hull..

Mike & Carol Thank You for your response, Yes, we do not leave the awning out and unattended, or if winds are significant. It did retract a few times when a slight breeze came up while we were underneath it, but I think I had the wind sensor adjusted too light, but left it as it was, to be safe.

Bryan: I can't speak to the electrical issues, but tracking of the awning is adjustable... but only to a point. In my case, it was caused by the owner asymmetrically deploying the awning. Mine was 3" out of square as a result of my lowering one side to keep the rain runoff away from the entry. tilt..... Also see my caution about those arms having a mind of their own and a propensity for suicide. Post link below. GJ

Bryan, I'm very sorry to hear you're having this problem. Due to the extreme age of our Hull #050, we have a Fiamma Manual Awning. It has legs and a crank. It will blow up in a brisk wind and bend itself over the top of the trailer, usually breaking something. If not deployed properly, it will collapse in a good rain and bend the legs. Other than that it has served us well. I wish I could offer more than moral support. Do you believe and concur with the Dometic Auth Svc location you took the trailer to? $1000 seems like a lot of money for a motor. What does a brand new awning cost?

My go to gear: Microfiber towels, two buckets, Meguires 54 Gel Wash and an adjustable flow-thru brush. Presoak while washing a side, return, wash side, return, wash back, return to the front and the bugs pretty much hose off. Not a lot of elbow grease needed, except on me the next day as a liniment.

John I am visiting our grandson in Denver on the way to Hohenwald. He has a cup with a lid that makes it difficult to spill. I can get the name of it if you're interested. 😂🤣 John

After reading all the classifieds of Ollies for sale because of "health reasons," and one person who said they bought their Ollie "one year too late," we decided to push ahead with our purchase before actually retiring. Then it happened to us. Steph was diagnosed with stage 4 metastatic breast cancer in July, just two weeks after we took delivery of Eggcelsior. Our little Ollie allowed us to find last minute reservations at state and COE parks and get away a bit during the initial treatments. The change of scenery was good for both our souls. At the moment, Steph is doing spectacularly well, with no cancer detected in her last PET scan. She's not cured, but it's very, very encouraging! We've pushed our retirement up a bit and we're hoping we can continue to enjoy good heath and get out in Eggcelsior as much as possible in the coming years. I think the message here is: don't wait for retirement to live your best life. We've seen friends and coworkers put off their adventures, waiting for a retirement they never got. If you've got the means to get out there and have your adventures now, in an Ollie or not, strike while you can. You just never know. Be safe and well, everyone. We'll see you on the road!

Very interesting, I wouldn't have expected nearly as many driving incidents nor calls for a third party. I suppose this is a good argument to get one of these or the new iPhone 14 which in theory can also hit a satellite network.

Make up a slurry using Zudd cleanser and white vinegar. Brush it on the affected areas with a soft brush and let it work until the rust stains disappear. Wipe off the residue, rinse with isopropyl rubbing alcohol , and blowdry with a hairdryer. Touch up the ends with this product.

Apparently you missed that class in Physics where it was taught that the faster you go in an enclosed vehicle the more negative air pressure builds inside the vehicle. In turn this will result in the vehicle becoming more narrow as the external relatively higher pressure combined with the relatively lower negative internal pressure makes the vehicle smaller. So, the answer is to simply put your foot to the floor!😬 Bill

Once I backed down a narrow mountain road, because the Garmin didn't know the road was washed out. With the backup camera and no wobbling mirror extenders I was glad the Oliver was no wider. Guess I am glad when going down some narrow streets and in traffic too.

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We turn on our Norcold refrigerator on 8 hrs before loading it up with food and set it on the #9 highest setting. It’s ice cold when we load it and it keeps the food cold until we return home. The freezer also keeps food really frozen as well, no complaints here and see no need for a fan. Having 30 amp shore power here at home really helps with systems check and trip prep. 😊 -Patriot

B in NC - I'm guessing that you will be like a fair number of us in being surprised by how much you can actually get into the Ollie fridge and/or how long it will last you. Unfortunately, in addition to the relatively small size of the fridge it is recommended to not stuff it full to the brim. These fridges tend to work better when there is enough room for air circulation inside the fridge.. In this regard - I always have a small fridge fan running in mine. March will be here before you know it! Bill (in Western NC)

I would love a door window with shade! That’s on my “to do” list of modifications.

A roof top deck but would settle for the fridge being higher.

That's a tough one because fire extinguishers are supposed to be mounted by the exit. The idea is, you move to the exit to get the extinguisher and if the extinguisher doesn't work you now have the door behind you to escape. There is plenty of room in that area to mount the extinguisher. And plenty of options to do so. Easy access to the extinguisher will be a top priority. Want it easy to get to from outside as well.

I just replaced the bathroom window in our Ollie as well due to fogging between the glass panes. The window replacement is actually pretty straightforward if you have basic handyman skills. As Andrew mentioned, removing all the old caulk to get a good clean surface is the hardest part of the job. I used Dicor Butyl foamcore tape (link below) to bed the window to the hull. Very sticky, and a round profile so it goes around the corners of the inside surface of window frame very easily without wrinkling, so it makes a very good seal. I finished it off with white DAP AMP caulking around the perimeter (UV resistant and specified for metal and fiberglass). https://dicorproducts.com/product/seal-tite-butyl-foamcore-roll/

We toured with Phil, Phil has been with Oliver for many years and knew the answers to everything. I tried to trip him up him on things, but he always knew where I was going, our personality clicked and the tour was great with how we got along. trainman