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  1. There are many people that tow - very satisfactorily, with a modern 1/2 ton pick-up or similar vehicle, and I would guess all (most) use the Anderson WDH. It's a good set-up, but the sticky wicket is indeed the payload in many cases. The WDH doesn't change the brake systems ability to stop an overloaded vehicle, it may help redistribute the load rear to front, but that's hard to pin down. To say Oliver is less than honest on claimed dry weight, well, have at it. I give them more credit. Dealers don't determine payloads, GVWR, tow ratings or anything else, that's the responsibility of the OEM engineering groups in conjunction with industry standards. The data on an individual vehicles sticker is the rating for that vehicle, in most cases it trumps what's stated the in the owners manual, what some app on the web tells you, what the marketing folks say, and what a salesman tells you. Dealers will tell you whatever you want to hear, caveat emptor. Bottom line - follow the guidelines for your particular vehicle, if your happy, great. If your over weight, above the recommended capacities, and yet satisfied with the performance, that is your call. Everyone have a wonderful Holiday, be safe, have a great time.
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  2. https://www.indiegogo.com/projects/segway-dirt-ebike-the-epic-off-road-ride--3?fbclid=IwAR26m6utk4i5A1dbrrSFL7TLSGPonLPWDGQ40SwpYL5Vuxp-SEfFoJe5mIA#/ When they add a few pedals to these - or vice versa - That's what I was referring to previously. The go fasters out there will hot rod the Ebike world completely out of off road acceptance - sooner than later the Ebike crowd will be restricted much like the petrol powered crowd. Class 1,2,3 be darned, progress will not be denied. 20 years younger and I'd be right there - modifying and go fasting - seems that's a dying breed today.
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  3. Well, this topic is drifting into dangerous waters. Rather than commenting directly, and risking offending anybody, I will offer this article. https://motivatetherapy.com/is-it-normal-to-pee-and-poo-at-the-same-time/ That said, my wife had similar concerns about using the Natures Head toilet and those turned out to be completely groundless. I love this forum! John Davies Spokane WA
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  4. I believe composting toilets are an "older" technology, in a somewhat modern package ….
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  5. I use a tiny Truck... ..the pull through works fine, never thought about it being "backwards" although I do use my 4wd tractor to move the Ollie around - washing, maintenance, etc. The GMC handles the open road duties. The solar keeps the batteries in the 12.7- 12.9 range, nothing is running - static demand.
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  6. The current systems in the Oliver's are designed to manage the battery charge appropriately while on continuous shore power. Depending on battery type, you may need to perform some sort of battery maintenance. My AGM's require nothing extra. While the Zamp equipment doesn't provide a ton of information, for most of us, its sufficient., and the onboard charge/power management system works in the background keeping things up to snuff.
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  7. A great number of our owners who are lucky enough to have an available outlet keep their trailers plugged in while in storage. Some people even run the refrigerator, and heaters between the hulls or in the cabin. Others, like us, depend on solar to keep theirs charged. Our charger converter is designed to step down to "float" when the battery is charged. I've yet to hear of anyone who had an overcharging issue.
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  8. BackofBeyond, It looks like you have a very nice setup! One question...how do you maneuver your rig into the shed with the tongue backwards? PS...nevermind, I see now that this is a pull through. Excellent! Patrick
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  9. Hi, okcamper, and congrats on your sport! How long have you had it? What do you tow with now? Have you ever weighed the trailer at a cat scale to determine the real world weight you're towing? When we weighed ours, loaded for camping, with propane and some grey and fresh water, we found a tongue weight of roughly 400 lbs, camper 3500, overall 3900 lbs. I think that's pretty close to Pete's reported weights. We both have a few extra pounds in solar panels and extra equipment. If you weighed yours loaded, you'd have a better idea of specs to look for. Unfortunately, I don't remember anyone towing with a Highlander. But, the new one rated for 5000 pounds has a 3.5 turbo, right? Is the new Highlander still built on the van chassis? All wheel drive, or front wheel? Many of us who own the smaller elites tow with full size half ton trucks because a) we already own them b) we like driving trucks and c) mpg doesn't change a whole lot, maybe 10 to 20 per cent, towing. And, we hardly know the trailer is back there. Other Elite I folks have towed with smaller trucks (Tacoma), a Honda Ridgeline, and suvs and one friend with a Mercedes wagon, another with a Toyota FJ. The FJ owner has changed to a truck, I think. Sherry
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  10. Trailer: Elite II = Loaded trailer wt. 6400 lbs. Tongue Wt: 740 LB => requires an Anderson Wt. Dist. Hitch Tow Vehicle: 2018 F150 4WD Super Crew with 3.5 EB & 3.55 rear end Mods: Have a canopy and installed SUMO Springs for overload/squat reduction and they work. Tow Experience: Grade B+ ( I'm sure a 3/4 ton would be an A+) Feels stable in all but the most extreme conditions. 3.5 Ecoboost has PLENTY of power due to turbo...but ....it has a turbo which can be a big ticket repair in future. Mileage: Towing from Tennessee to Everett (2500 miles) and in Western Washington have averaged 11 mpg overall. In mountains typically got about 6-9 MPG, on Flats as high as 14 mpg. Without the trailer but loaded with gear on the way out to pickup we got 20+ MPG on the highway. Most extreme towing scenario: High wind gusts (50MPH) through I-90 passes in Montana last summer. Felt a sideways wiggles and felt concerned for about 3 seconds, but the hitch + towing controls of F150 kicked in quickly. I remember thinking...I wish the truck was heavier than the trailer during that situation. Truck Stats: GVWR = 7000 lbs. Actual Curb Wt: 5200 lbs. Cargo Capacity: Calculated GVWR-Curb 1800 lbs Door Sticker Cargo Capacity: 1557 lbs door sticker for tire rating. Hitch: F150 Factory Installed Receiver/Hitch as rated below: with Weight Dist. Hitch..... Max Gross Trailer WT Rating 12,200lbs has 1220lb Max Tongue Wt. without Weight Dist. Hitch..... Max Gross Trailer WT Rating 5,000 lbs . has 500 lb Max Tongue Wt. Hope this is a helpful post.
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  11. As with most things, the answer to your questions is.... It depends (no pun intended). If you assume that the two of you are boondocking and only using the Oliver's indoor facilities then I would think that David's answer is correct for "most normal" people using the standard toilet . However, there are products that can be used along with an "outdoor" setup to prolong this time frame when boondocking. Or, if you are not boondocking then using "pit" toilets or a campground's facilities (assuming no sewer hookup) can dramatically prolong intervals before a tank dump. For me (us) the cost of the composting toilet versus the standard one simply didn't make sense. Also, my wife found the higher "seated position" on the Nature's Head to be very uncomfortable. Bill
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  12. Merry Christmas to all in this forum, or Holy Days whichever Spiritual Tradition you follow. Blessings Phil and the rest of the OLIVER Family!
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  13. Phil, Merry Christmas to you and the entire Oliver staff!
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  14. Merry Christmas to you and your family Phil! Sherry and I hope you have a wonderful Holiday Season. We look forward to seeing you again in a couple of months to finalize our order!
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