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Just brought her home, new to us 2017 Elite II. Hull 207. We are so excited to be here and to be the proud new owners of this beauty! We have a Casita independence which we will be selling. We live in NH. We both retired in the past few years and want to explore our amazing United States while we are still in our go go years. We are looking forward to learning about the Ollie and enjoying adventures on the road.

We decided to replace our sewer hose with a Lippert Cam Lock version. They are expensive but have a nice design that includes a smooth interior and that improves flow. I used the honey pot option so I wouldn’t have to modify the interlocking connection on the Oliver. I purchased the primary hose, a coupler, and the honey pot cable for the same functionality. I also received an adapter that can be used to permanently modify the Oliver, but don’t anticipate ever using it. I did purchase the hose adapter to convert the honey pot hose to allow a garden hose connection as we only dump grey water and want to be able to dump to a container for longer stays where we don’t have sewer hookups at the campsite. I have attached a video. IMG_0349.mov

A small amount of hot water can pass through the kitchen faucet valve. Those lever-operated combination valves will do that, even a "dribble" when new, more when the internal O-ring seal wears with some age. The real question is why the cold ran so long without the pump kicking in. The cut-in pressure did not work correctly on your water pump allowing the cold side to drain completely. Given this has happened before, you likely need a new water pump. It kicked in later when at zero pressure and likely water leaking in from the pressurized hot side backfilled the cold allowing the pump to prime. Just my hypothesis. Could also be you run more often on City Water and the pump pressure switch got stuck from lack of use. Either way, I would replace your water pump, knowing this is likely to reoccur. I also suggest replacing with an upgraded model over the OEM pump. You can add 5 PSI with no ill effect on the plumbing and go +1 GPM for much improved performance. Water pumps are relatively cheap and an easy swap.

Don’t take my word for any electrical source in your Ollie, be sure to verify your own voltage source! Mossey

That's cool, Steve! A few times I've tried watercolors and pencil drawing, but I just can't make progress. I spent my entire adult life making drawings for technical documentation, patents, engineering drawings, advertising, etc. But take a compass, straightedge, or CAD away from me and my work looks like a kindergartener! My hands apparently do not connect to the left side of my brain...

Episode 10: and Episode 11:

Our Alcan "before and after" height measurement raised the Casablanca by 1/2"-ish, FYI... However, we've got a 12-foot door so we've got a way to go before height becomes an issue - maybe re-mount the axles in the "sprung over" mode? HA!

@Wayfinder I thought you wanted Oliver to install 5200 LB axles. You should check with Dexter about the availability of 5200 LB axles to replace your OEM axles after you get your as built documents. Mossey

I preferred to stay with the self adjust, only worked the Timken upgrade. No other parts on our Oliver needed replacing, though our hull is likely low mileage. Here’s my take.

To follow up -- they both fit! I still haven't tested my generator, but plan to do it some time this week.

My older brother often said "that many hands, make light work". Mossey

But to the other 1,000+ owners, it may make a difference to a few of them...... 🙂

@jd1923 and @Ronbrink did a great job laying out what they did to tie in the new Beech Lane fans. I just wasn't "getting it" at first what @jd1923 had done, since we seem to have the same fridge setup. Even with pictures in color I was not "seeing it". LOL. Now I get it thanks to Mike adding my own picture back to me. Nice! I've just ordered my Beech Lane and will be attempting the same setup. Thanks again, and again, and again, to everyone participating. We need to get together someday and talk in person. Maybe a non-rally technical gathering. Heck, we could even do a Zoom call or something like that someday. That would be fun too.

so bottom line I bought a blackstone griddle with side burner and a fitting from amazon and all problems solved .

That would be very convenient if Oliver will order your axles! Please post your axle build sheet when you get it! I can update the list, if needed.

@jd1923 has shown me the trees beyond the forest. I was not "getting it". Now I think I do. So maybe OTT can special order the size of axles for my trailer and install them getting all the upgrades I want at once. Hmmm. I will get my serial numbers off my axles soonest.

Wayfinder, you will need to replace your seals too, so you should had those, qty 4.

I meant auto-adjust. John E Davies disliked them and suggested to replace them. I thought that was crazy and some others agreed they were good as-is. Per @mossemi's post above. You went to OTT and they said they could not fit yours, ONLY because they do not at this time stock the 50" axles. Check your other post, end of page 1 where @rideandfly on July 22 had called Dexter and found both axle lengths can be ordered: New axles may not fit all older sub-frames - Page 2 - Mechanical & Technical Tips - Oliver Owner Forums (olivertraveltrailers.com) Am I happy with mine? No, I got them serviced OK. But wish I had not spent $200 on Timken bearings and maintenance and saved that money to buy the 5200 LB axles with 12" brakes. Mine will be OK for a couple years, since we do not drive many miles. But prior to another maintenance and ANY addition of repair parts, I'll just wait and replace the full axle/brake assemblies, also with improved bearings and adjusters, at some later date. And Install Alcan springs at the same time.

There is a kit available to rebuild the diaphragm pumps for Shur-Flo. It a very straightforward rebuild and worth it if the pump motor is working. The part is very compact and is good to have in the vehicle if you don’t travel with a spare.

Agreed. I was having some strange behavior with my original water pump. My trailer's a 2021, so I couldn't believe that the pump was going bad. Well, I changed the pump and suddenly had no problems. I kept the old pump, don't know why, but at least the water system is working properly!

I was tired of the Shower door flexing and decided to try little upgrade. Cut out door from 4 x 8 FRP plastic sheeting. Picked up damaged piece from Lowes and cut out. It has made the door more ridgid and solid. Used Cauling on edges and glue on innter. Was afraid to drill anything. Seems very solid for now. Only issues are my skills are lacking on cutting and saw did get away from me on the bottom not quite a perfect line. Love how the new doors are a solid piece on newer models of olivers.

Ty J, It was my Humor, which gets me in trouble every now and then. I really did understand that the Clips, Clamps and Braces, would come off before use. And we will be installing a tether of some sorts on the frame to bath door/latch, as it popped open again while under tow on our last trip, however nothing was damaged this time. B~OUT

Welcome aboard!

Well unfortunately that is what happens, compressor will start to cycle before reaching set temperature so to keep compressor on and humidity low we set temp to 60 until reaching about 72 degrees in camper.

Congratulations on your new trailer. We'll be in New Hampshire at Hampton Beach in October during our our around the perimeter trip from WA to Nova Scotia to Florida across to California and back to Washington. Maybe we'll see you on the road in NH in Late August or Early October. Check our blog down below in our signature for ideas for your future travels. Craig & Rose Hull 505

Maybe. What about the taller ALCAN spring height added? Getting closer to that 10 foot number? GJ

Zoom in on pics #1-2 in my post above. They are bolted separately. You can see one bolt into the bracket and behind that 1 of 4 bolts into the L-support. That’s why I wrote a 24” angle support, commonly available, could be used.

Chris, Oliver could still upgrade your Ollie if they ordered axles according to your specific serial numbered axles, probably SC 50" (axle spring center), Dexter's axle lead time of 3 to 3 1/2 weeks for special orders, if Oliver would agree to this. Hope you don't mind me thinking out loud, 🙂

I have read much of this thread. Super helpful to all - and have captured the general steps for the springs installation, with correction of placement of wet bolts to be at 3/9 O'clock. Now I'm getting upset because I thought I'd have upgraded to 5200 lbs axles, springs, brakes, etc, but since Oliver cannot upgrade my #110, I still have a ton of work to do on it. My back hurts just thinking about it. LOL My under carriage to-do list still (oy): New springs (Alcan) U-bolts, nuts, plate (Alcan) New shocks (??) Brake assemblies (auto or manual adjust - decisions, decisions) Rotors Bearings, and races if not installed in rotors

Oh no dog in the race, I was just curious how you could tell from the picture showing the SUV and Oliver. I still learn every day, to me it looked like maybe the rear of the SUV sits a little lower than the front, but then the Oliver looks pretty level.

Correct, Last season, We arrived in Inuvik, NWT where we discovered that one of the rears snapped (same area as most previous pics). We were able to replace it (similar, but not exact) and we continued onto Tuktoyaktuk. On the return to Inuvik and the same mechanics shop, I thanked them for their help, but noticed the other 'rear' had snapped (same area as most previous pics) sometime between Inuvik to Tuk & back to Inuvik. Note: I drove to Inuvik on the way up the Dumpster, and Maggie drove from Inuvik onto Tuk and back to Inuvik. While waiting for the 2nd replacement leaf spring, we found that all four shocks were blown, (this may have been before the trip), we just did not check them before we left for the trip and that probably contributed to LS failure. We had 4 new Monroe 555001 brought in and installed. a couple days later the leaf spring arrived and we were on our way to Whitehorse for 4 new/matching leaf springs. In Whitehorse, they installed 'UNA-212' rated Capacity: 1,830 lbs. each, the 4-leaf measurements were close enough for us... Oliver uses the MPN: UNA-210 rated at 1,750 ea. We made it home no issues, and back up to AK and around this season, no issues. Just not the NWT. So we are running with something a bit different than most of you. We will keep an eye on our shocks. I see some pics of something different than the High Gloss Black 555001 Monroe's on other trailers I am not going to make any changes until I see what OTTO’s comments are after this camping season. B~Out

It is 1” x 1” angle or L shaped. The solar panels are 58-3/8" x 26-3/8” and the angle aluminum is 26" long in the front and rear, centered so that there is 13” of angle on each panel and fitting between each of the stainless steel roof mounts. The angle is attached to each panel with two 1/4" machine screws that are about 1-1/2” long and a nylon lock nut. Mossey

Here is something interesting I found from Lew. You can take their 5 leaf 2750 lb. spring and remove the small bottom leaf and end up with a 4 leaf spring rated around 2050 lb. But, he also said he knows of no one who has done this yet.

The 2 Zamp panels on our 2017 LE2 are 160 watt panels. They are joined together with aluminum angle front and rear. Mossey

All fasteners are one of our regular inspection areas on our checklist. Good reminder!

Just spoke to Dexter to learn axle assembly availability for two (2015 & 2016) LE2 Ollies. If I ordered today an exact replacement 5200 pound axle assembly with hubs, brakes (no springs) for our 2015 Oliver #75 LE2, axle serial number 211277561, it would be a special order with lead time of 3 to 3 1/2 weeks for $795 retail. If John (jd1923) ordered an exact replacement 3500 pound axle for his 2016 Oliver #113 LE2, axle serial number 211298115, it would be a special order with lead time of 3 to 3 1/2 weeks for $561 retail. I do not have a copy of John's axle serial number build sheet to know what parts are included.

Tested my head bumper out the first trip out - Oliver campground 1st night... lol I have to say I remember it every time now when exiting.

Are the batteries on? On my 2022 each of 3 LiFePo batteries has a button on the top to turn it on.

Correct, but based on the labels, the solar breaker is the red one in the left. @mthom: if there's no reset button on the red breaker on the left, try turning your solar panels off for a few seconds using the red switch above the bed, then turn them back on in an attempt to reset an auto-reset breaker.

Make sure the red lever on the Optifuse resettable breaker is pushed inwards (see arrow on picture). The Optifuse breaker on the left shown in the photo is in the open state when the lever is popped out like that. The Optifuse on the right is closed. The red rubber covers on the outer two items are just contact covers on the other self resetting breakers. The Optifuse breakers can manually opened by pressing the little red button on them (which will make the red lever pop out), and then pushing the red lever back in to reset. And this is my first post in a long while since we sold our Ollie. A sad day when it was towed away, but it went to a good new owner. We’ve moved on to other travel plans now. But I still lurk here on the forums occasionally 🙂

What is your hull#? We also have a 2023 (Hull# 1386) and unless the previous owner made changes there should be a breaker panel under the street side bed. Here's a pic of it, check the 2 breakers and the fuse under the red cap below "SOLAR (50A, TYPE 2"). As you can see our inverter breaker is in the off position.

Do your batteries charge on shore power? What brand solar charger? What does the SC panel read vs. the Victron app? Besides the SC ON/OFF switch, there should be a dedicated breaker. Did you check that?

We knew we wanted to do something unique so we asked Oliver not to place any decals during fabrication. We then played around with different themes/ideas/sketches until we landed to the chosen scene (Morant's Curve in Banff) which is not too far away from where we live in Alberta. (Original high quality SVG pic purchased from Shutterstock) First two vinyl wrap businesses we approached refused to engage because of the challenges of wrapping compound curves and many surface protrusions. After assuring a third business that we didn't expect absolute perfection, they took on the challenge. A forgiving feature of the image chosen was the subject matter. There were very few straight lines that had to be matched / kept straight and trees/sky/mountains can be blurry. Time will tell on its durability

If I'm following correctly, the compressor would only run for 3 min at a time yesterday but ran for 12:30 straight today? I wonder why? Also, may be perfectly normal for this unit, but a temperature differential between cabin temp and supply air over over 30 degrees seems too high to me. If the supply air is at 40 degrees the actual evaporator temp is most likely very close to freezing the condensate on the fins.

Molly is one of the very few Ollies that have been "wrapped". Looks great. Bill

The question will be if both the neutral grounding plug and your the 30A adapter will simultaneously fit the genny’s duplex receptacle.

Episode 9, part 2:

Here's an attempt to post a smug mug link to some random pix and the GoPro vid from last Wednesday... The GoPro vid is 11 min - don't know if it will load... we'll see. I've reviewed both he pre- and post- installation vids. There is definitely more axle travel with the lighter spring packs - no surprise there. Subjectively, the "feel" under tow seems more solid. FYI: The above pic shows a couple of the original 4-packs made by "AXLE TEK"...It's interesting that these are not labeled as "DEXTER" springs packs. AXLE TEK also makes axles much like DEXTER. Somehow, we got a mixed bag - however, the 4 brake drum assemblies and spindles are DEXTER... Loading up now for the 1st leg to Dallas, enroute to the total eclipse in Purmela, TX. More later, stay safe, ALL!