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Hello, Scott and Conni checking in. We are excited to join the Oliver Club! Our delivery date for our Elite 2 is soon. Now that I finally retired (Air Force), we wanted a trailer more boondocking ready with twin beds. We have owned Airstream, Casita and Escape. Anyways, hope to see y'all down the road!

For our application, the Victron Cerbo unit receives the input from each of our other Victron devices (MPPT solar charger, portable solar modules, SmartShunt, DC-DC charger, 3kw Inverter/charger (TBD), etc.) and depicts the flow of AC and DC current at that moment. It tracks a historical trend of power usage. Displays are provided on the optional 7" touch-screen. It gives us a snapshot view using a "flow-chart" graphic of exactly what's happening electrically at a given moment. We fitted the touch-screen into the space where the Zamp PWM solar charge controller used to be, FYI. This screen selection is actually animated a bit. It displays moving "dots" between the power sources and the usage points in the direction the current is flowing. Pretty cool and easy to get your head around what's happening at the moment. Cheers!

Update (and resolution?) We're currently in Key West until late April. The soonest Truma could see us at their facility in Lakeland FL was in March. Oliver sent a list of places they have blessed, the closest is about 5 - 7 hours north (traffic dependent) but they (La Mesa RV in Port St. Lucie) won't work on an Oliver since they don't sell them, so the next closest place is further than that. I discussed the problem with a local mobile RV repair guy who was highly recommended by a friend (name and address below), he took a look at it, reached inside and discovered a loose fitting, he pulled out his tools and in about 15 minutes he had the problem diagnosed and fixed (see below). $300 and he was on his way. A bargain! I Called Truma and Oliver to update them on the repair. Mike from Oliver said he would likely be able to mail me a check for the $300 later this week. Problem: Looking at the Truma from the outside with the cover open, the gas comes in from the right, goes into the burner assembly then makes a 90-degree turn upward and then attaches to the assembly with a large (about 3/4 inch) collar nut to hold the compression fitting in place. The collar nut had come loose and was freely spinning. You can't see it from this prospective, to access it there are two star head screws on the bottom, once removed the entire burner assembly is able to be slid out enough to get a wrench on the collar nut. Tighten it down, return the burner assembly to its home position and Viola! The tech hypothesized that the collar nut was never tightened appropriately at the Truma factory. Since there was no evidence of burned wires or other burn damage (see videos in the first post) we thought is was fine to continue using the unit. If there had been any concerns of damage then we would have had to replace the unit, Truma had already agreed to replace the unit since it was still under their 2-year warrenty. Fortunately the Gas fire ball only occured 2-3 times and the odd sound it was making prompted me to take a look at the unit. After seeing the "fire in the hole I opted to allow it to occur one more time (this time with a fire extinguisher in hand) so I could get a video of the symptom to send to Truma, Oliver and share with all my friends. I suppose the Take-Home message should be: if it's not looking or sounding like it has in the past, something has probably changed, go take a look at it, whatever it is.... RV Mobile Repair in Key West, FL: I highly recommend Vern for any RV concerns if you are on the Florida Keys. He's been living there for about 2 years, moved from Michigan. He has a very impressive tool set-up in the back of his pick up, a secure topper with tool boxes all the way around, very well organized, and clean. He is polite, responsive, knowledgeable, he arrived when he said he would and cleaned up after himself when he left. He apparently worked for another RV repair place in the past and is making a go-of-it on his own. I'm glad to support his efforts and will absolutely use him any time I have any issues. This is however the first time he had ever laid eyes on an Oliver or a Truma water heater. He was excited to see the Oliver first hand since he'd heard of them in the past and had seen them in pictures. GBoyz Mobile RV Repair LLC. Vern@gbzllc.com (269) 370-3905 65821 Overseas Hwy Long Key, FL 33001

...a fire on the stove would be put out quickly. If you're awake. And... the fire extinguisher is on the other end of the trailer, with the fire between it and you. Don't rule out an electrical fire starting under the dinette and spreading to the cushions, window shades, etc. Especially if you're asleep. And the smoke will reduce visibility to near zero. 40-year firefighter here. We've burned a few RVs in drills. Shocking how fast they go up and how quick the interior can become unsurvivable. That window could be more important than you think.

Every trailer Oliver built starting Hull #001 has used that same distribution center. The door has always opened the the "wrong way". Our 2008 Elite and now our 2014 Elite II both have the same issues. For those owners that are not constantly updating electrical wiring and modifying circuits, like Sherry, it amounts to very very few trips down under the table. MY 16 Oliver seasons have found me under the dinette hundreds of times. As an aside, for those of us who actually have a need to access that area, be it often or hardly ever, it's much easier to work in that area if you just break down the table and set it aside.

The discussion of type of fabric reminds me of the 1962 Apache pop-up tent trailer my dad owned. After he stopped camping in 1968, it was in storage for a number of years (we would alway dry it out after it got wet though) until I pulled it out of the barn to start using it again in 2000. The wife would not stay in the pop-up because of the odor. I was lucky to find on-line the person that managed the canvas department when Apache was in business. He had all the patterns and made me new canvas for the Apache out of Sunbrella material (same as what was on my boat). It was like having a new tent trailer again. Wow, that was a long time ago, when me and my dad went camping and when you could find a campground anywhere without making a reservation.

Just gotta love the "warmth" of wood! Ron - I don't believe that anyone has done this type of thing with fiber granite before. Yes, there have been some extensions made for the kitchen counter top but nothing to the extent of what you have done. Good job! Bill

Is it the arms or the lifting gearbox? There was a batch of MaxxFans about the age of your trailer that had weak lid-lifting gearboxes that would fail. MaxxAir sells an improved replacement part (I found them on etrailer.com). They're inexpensive and easy to replace. I replaced all 3 on our fifth wheel. They call it an operator mechanism. Here's a video on the problem and repair: https://youtu.be/bcnbfPuu-bM?si=pdYe1hsefngecYHW

Propane checked out fine - as expected. We went to RV Henderson - a smaller place - and had a good experience. The guy said the regulator was working fine but thought it might have failed in the cold - something about the diaphragm getting too stiff I think. Apparently regulators are not that difficult to replace if it goes.

I agree with the above comments. Something very unusual would need to happen to interfere with your delivery date. I also agree that if you have time you should spend more than one night in the area. April is just around the corner! Mike

That is the reason I did an extinguisher near the nightstand below the beds. Bill

It is extremely rare for Oliver to change a delivery date once it is set. Things like weather (particularly near the delivery date) can have an effect but given that your delivery is in April that factor should be of little concern. I'd go ahead and make the reservations. Having said that - I'd spend at least two nights in the camping area of Oliver. The first night you WILL be tired and it would be better to simply relax, have a nice dinner, settle in (i.e. more you stuff into the Ollie, make your beds, get the fridge at least partially stocked, look over (maybe) some of the material you will be given and then get a good night's sleep. The next day you can go through all of your systems and check all things to make sure they are as they should be and you will be right there are the Service area in the case you need help. All of this is done without the "worry" of also having to move and re-set up camp. Here on the Forum it has been said many times by many owners - try to stay in the area for a few days so that if you find something you don't think is working right you are only a short distance from Service. Good luck and it will not be long now! Bill

Just saw a DEALER walkthrough of a 2024 on YouTube. He did a nice job. I noticed Oliver added reflective tape to the bike rack adapter, similar to the reflectors we added to ours. That's good because it sticks out behind the main bumper and blocks the main body reflectors.

Here’s an older thread on this started by John Davies. I included some pictures of what I did. https://olivertraveltrailers.com/forums/topic/3986-maxxfan-service-lubrication-repair-help/

I replaced the gear box, the operating arms are fine. You can do it from the top without removing the whole fan. I took the entire fan out to clean it thoroughly. I have a thread on here somewhere, I’ll look for it. Mike

I am familiar with that policy, so we’ll leave yesterday behind. Your DC - DC layout looks like it’s well thought out and executed. Keep us posted on your real world experiences and thank you for the 'show and tell'. Mossey

Cort - Thanks for letting us know. Propane does some "funny" and "interesting" things at time - especially in the colder months and or at altitude. The more you know about these things the better able you are in locating and/or repairing the issue when it happens. If for nothing other than "peace of mind" it was good that you got it checked out though. In at least one of the posts above someone mentioned the Gas-Stop product's ability to be used to test for propane leaks. This was one of the reasons I spent the money to buy a set of them. It is recommended that you get your propane system "pressure tested" annually. However, I must admit that I only get mine test about once every five years (unless I've been working on it or suspect that there is a problem. The Gas-Stops give me a bit of "insurance" that I'm not taking unnecessary risks in this area. Bill

Yeah Bill, we got 3" of snow on Sunday and usually melts quickly, but it's been cold (everywhere right)! We're at 5,400 FT up here, and it looks like another 3" by the morning. Love reading simple battery status w/o craning my neck to see the Blue Sky panel mounted at knee height. The Bluetooth range sucks (more comments on this above). @Ronbrink and @MAX Burner concur that max range is 10 to 20 FT max. I'm good for now, but might add the Victron smart dongle, that according to members on other RV forums, broadcasts a stronger signal. The dongle is $40, a (required?) Victron connector cable and tax should come under $65.

@Ronbrink, I really like what you’ve done. Here’s how the Sapele looks in our Ollie, our Lagun table (not pictured) is a lighter mahogany.

A new MaxxFan is expensive, but replaced mine with a new MaxxAir on #75. Lower priced MaxxAir fans can be found on internet compared to the following link. Left the original MaxxAir roof mount in place only needed to remove four screws and disconnected two wires to remove MaxxAir unit, if I remember correctly. Individual MaxxAir parts might be available online, too. Someone on the forum already has my old remote control. https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B003ZOF09Y/ref=ppx_yo_dt_b_search_asin_title?ie=UTF8&psc=1

Very nice! I was hesitant to mix colors, but the Monte Blanc F/G actually enhanced the overall decor and blended well with the gray flooring in our Oliver.

Tired of my books scattered all over the trailer and staring at the wasted space under the streetside twin bed “wing”, I installed three plastic bins that I found at Target ($6/ea) and installed using command velcro strips so they can be easily removed for cleaning. Now my books have a home, are easy to access while in bed and don’t fly around on rough roads. Bin dimensions/ea are roughly 5”Hx5”Wx14.5”L. I installed them about mid-way up the wall under the bed so there is still toe room underneath and books can still be removed easily.

Us, too.

Ditto: on above coments. I had a delivery date on a friday back in july 2022 , called josh and had it changed to the next monday.. This way if anything was needed , service would be open the next day.( there was a slot open on that monday) I guess i was lucky.. Stay safe out there..

Last night I posted re an experience we had, a good old memory. I meant to finish with one more line. Wishing your daughter has the most wonderful experience on her adventure!

Wow, sounds like a very sophisticated setup! My Son has suggested I incorporate one of the Cerbo models to remedy a charging issue, and was wondering how else an install could be of benefit to the Oliver. Thanks for your reply, much appreciated!

After initially reading of your issue and that of others, I invested in a gas leak detector to carry with and for home use, as well. Being a lifelong DIYer, I am heavily vested in tools and have no qualms fixing problems, and this device will be used to routinely sweep the Oliver to help ensure all is good with it. Thanks for the followup and good to know your issue has been resolved.

Like many, I’ve always considered the dinette table to be too small, especially when laying out a ‘big camp meal’! I’ve seen several modifications over the years, mostly the beautiful wood creations of resort, but when the extra Lagun table came into play I just had to make use of it. That said, this may be an alternative use for owners that regret opting for the Lagun.

The DC-DC should be mounted as close as possible to the batteries, at a location where there is sufficient room for proper ventilation. If proper ventilation is an issue due to the mounting location or size of the unit(s), then fans are often used. Although 2008RN made good use of valuable real estate at the rear wheel well below the street side bed, there is not much clearance between it and the hatch lid when closed. Knowing this, he took extra precaution in adding the fans to provide adequate ventilation to his superbly installed dual-unit setup. I my installation, 1/2” plywood was adhered to the fiberglass within the interior rear dinette seat hatch, just below the battery box enclosure (reflective insulation at upper righthand corner of pic). I have not experienced a heat issue with use of this 40A unit, even when traveling last summer to West Texas with daytime temps in excess of 110°.

PS. thanks Galway Girl, per your recommendation we submitted a report to the NHTSA and they called me the next day for additional info. The guy I spoke with was not aware of your report last year, I made him aware of it and pointed him to the Oliver Forum to see your post about it. He commented that since Oliver has such a low production number that they probably didn't do much with it, but now that there's been two reports, they may move forward with investigating this. After seeing the problem, I'm thinking this is more of Truma issue and not so much an "Oliver" Issue.

Visited Glacier summer of 1989, for the 100-year anniversary of the great State of Montana. We did not have the means to go deeper into the park (should of had truck & trailer vs. a rental car out of Great Falls, MT) and on the surface, it felt like 100s of foreign tourists hovering the main entrance (I'm not good with crowds). After some time and hiking up, and uphill to get close to a family of mountain goats, we decided time would be better spent elsewhere in Montana (lesson is this NP visit takes some real planning). We then backpack hiked and camped 4 nights in the Bob Marshall wilderness (still have the printed relief maps) and had an amazing, yes wonderful, time on three sides of Flathead Lake. We met a 3rd generation Montana family at a bar & grill on the east side, had so much fun that they invited us to board their boat to cross the lake. We accepted their invitation to stay the night at their summer home on the west shore. I still have a large, laminated map of Flathead Lake in our game room today. Flathead is the largest freshwater lake west off the ol' Miss! OMG it's now 35 years later! We gotta go back again, this time camping in the Oliver!

Well, since it's been a year, it's time to start watching some YouTubes on fiberglass gelcoat repair. If your trailer has been stored outside, it would be good to bring it under cover for awhile. If there is any moisture that has intruded,,you'll want to dry it out. Not familiar with the product you posted. We're fans of marine tex. Marinetex can be covered by saran wrap, to cure to a similar shape/form, and covered, gives a little glossm All that aside,did you ever do a "thump" test to see if there was a void, anywhere? A little piece of wood, or bony part of my thumb, or a crab claw wood hammer, could probably do it. You'll hear the difference. Kind of like looking for studs, behind drywall, before studfinders. But, fiberglass gives more "drum" sound, easily. Best of luck. It's probably not a big repair.

the likely culprit..thanks for the video. https://www.etrailer.com/Accessories-and-Parts/MAXXAIR/MA10-20281K-1AF.html

Like most of us we’ve experienced the type that seem to go out of their way to disrupt the peace and quiet without remorse. I like to wait till others around us are packing up to quickly blow off the awning and then put it away. 👍

I've heard the same thing. In fact, I just saw a YouTube vid the other day where the person that did the install was testing the Bluetooth out to about 100 feet plus. Good luck! Bill

It appears as though you have already decided on the direction you are taking in order to "fix" the issue. However, after my first year of ownership I two noticed a reasonable heavy "scratch" on the roof of my Ollie. I showed it to a couple of the Service guys while at the Owner's Rally and they instantly knew what had caused it - one of the solar panels had bee "dropped" on the roof during installation causing the scratch. No problem - about 6 months later when I was in Hohenwald for some other things they repaired it and now I can't even tell you where it was - those guys really are that good! Bill

So, are you saying that you will not be blowing off that awning at 0 dark 30 just before getting that early start on a long drive day?😁 Sure do wish that ALL fellow campers were as considerate as you are! Bill

approx. 300lbs....my 2500HD has a payload/cargo capacity of 3658lbs

Lots of good ideas here, thank you. Though I'm stubborn. Already made my antenna purchase. Winegard is expensive, but a quality product Made in the USA, which is important to me. The less of the money I earn going to the CCP, the better. Just spent $125 on a USA made Klien 25" cable cutter and could have bought the China cr@p for $30. Other criteria, we don't do extra temporary camping setups. We're not interested in portable solar panels (need a third panel later? will mount it on the roof or TV). We don't use the blue filters or external pressure gauges/restrictors for the water connection, and no portable EMS at the RV park pedestal (just installed the internal PI EMS). I ended up with a portable water filter setup but give me another year or so and I will figure out a slick way integrate it to the 3 Oliver water inlets. If the Oliver had a rear ladder, I would have a pole mount antenna (permanently installed). There's enough setup in camping regardless but keeping it to a minimum is the goal!

Great mod! We were fortunate because the previous owner replaced the table, night stand, and pantry tops with beautiful African Sapele. The table and pantry were extended by 4”.

I do the same with the exact same tester. Once I know the plug is wired correctly I plug in and trust the onboard surge protector made by the same company.

You are correct. I went back and found the post. It was a cheap gauge to measure propane in the tank, "Not the GasStop.". As soon as he removed it and reconnected the line, the furnace fired right up

Thank you Bill, for your very kind offer! 🙂 Turns out, I'm good now. Please allow me to start by apologizing for wasting the time of those reading. I should have thought to reboot first, like when your PC is acting up. The reset function only resets the fan turn-on temp to 78. So, I climbed down to lay on the floor (Why did OTT mount a power panel, designed with the door opening in the wrong direction? Where you can only see and access the 12V fuses with your head down by the table post?). Quite painful. So, I pulled the 3rd fuse, and power to the fan cutoff. Laid there another half minute and installed the fuse. When I got up, I was very happy to see that the remote was able to power the fan and all functions worked! Set the turn-on temp and fan speed and it appears all is working again as designed.

The heat shrink tubing was delivered yesterday, so I got the shunt and shorty cable installed today. When I upgrade to Lithium, I'll likely come up with a better location for the shunt, but for now is sits on the battery. I added a heavy plastic wire loom on the other battery cable to fully isolate the shunt terminal.

@Vector - Lanham I'm getting the Cargo Ease Commercial 1500 bed slide. 1500lbs is probably overkill, but hey why not!

It may also be time to replace your lp monitor. You have a 2019. Logic tells us if you smell the rotten egg smell of propane, even if the sensor doesn't go on, turn off propane, and find the cause.

Yes - look at the bottom of my post above and you will see information about my tow vehicle and my Oliver listed. You can put this same information in all your posts by left clicking your mouse on your Avatar. Then left click on "Account Settings". Then scroll down a little bit until you see "Signature" on the left side of your screen. Then left click on Signature. When the new window pops up you can fill out any detail (such as you see at the bottom of my posts) regarding your tow vehicle and Ollie. If you have problems - just PM me. Bill

I would consider laying a silicone bead in the ring. That would likely keep it in place when servicing the tanks. GJ

I can verify all of these changes. In addition to these, the touch lights have been replaced with switchable ones. The bathroom door: And the side where the fridge vent used to be:

I concur with StillGame. I carry a 30A PowerWatchdog unit, which I plug into the campsite pedestal, then connect a 30A power cord to the PowerWatchdog. It saved me once from a bad power connection at the pedestal. Cheaper and easier to replace, if necessary, than the onboard EMS.