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I thought a separate spot for feedback on the latest Dexter axle bulletin would be a good spot for folks to relay their findings, concerns, and such. So this morning I crawled under Ollie to check the 16 fasteners referenced in the bulletin, I found all the lower bolts loose, about 1/2 to 3/4 turn "loose" and the top ones were mostly secure, one or to were just slightly - maybe a 1/4 turn. No I didn't use a torque wrench, as next month I am planning to do a wheel bearing repack and I'll put the measurement on them then, a proper triple check. FYI - Ollie #359 RB

This safety recall affects 2017-2019 Oliver Travel Trailer Hull #192 thru #562 Elite II Models Only. You should also be receiving this information via USPS and email. PDF Attached. SAFETY RECALL BULLETIN Reference # 1ZP9-ABC12-19 IMPORTANT SAFETY RECALL 19V-897 Dear Valued Customer, The notice is sent to you in accordance with the National Traffic and Motor Vehicle Safety Act. Oliver Travel Trailers has decided that a defect exists with certain 2017-2019 Elite II vehicles equipped with an axle, which we purchase from Dexter Axle, that is installed on your Oliver Elite II Travel Trailer. The issue is that on some axles, the nuts which secure the brake to the axle assembly have been found to be outside Dexter Axles torque specifications. Your Elite II was manufactured within the affected period using this component and needs to be inspected in order ensure that the brake flange nuts and bolts are within the correct torque specifications. The improperly torqued axle brake flange bolts/nuts may result in reduced brake performance of the trailer, affecting the vehicle handling and increasing the risk of crash. To that end Oliver Travel Trailers is working with Dexter Axle to help them identify and retorque the bolts free of charge. Oliver Travel Trailers takes the safety of our customers and our products very seriously and is working closely with Dexter Axle to deliver this recall. Attached are two documents, one from Oliver Travel Trailers setting out the issue and detailing a customer precheck to be undertaken before taking the unit on the road for repair. The second is a document from Dexter Axle that gives service centers the instructions on how to inspect the axles and how to affect a remedy if an issue arises. Dexter Axle has appointed a contact person for recall claims, this is: Nikki Marbley Email: warranty@dexteraxle.com Phone: (574) 296-7386 She will be able to assist in identifying service stations in your locality if you require help. Service Centers' should be able to bill Dexter for the inspection, If you encounter any problems with that please contact Ms. Marbley direct. If Oliver Travel trailers can assist in any way please do not hesitate to contact us. If you have sold your Oliver Travel Trailer would you please be kind enough as to forward us the purchasers’ details so we may reach out to them. If the authorized service center has failed, or is unable to remedy the defect without charge and within a reasonable time, contact Oliver Travel Trailers at 1-866-205-2621 or Dexter Axles at 547-296-7386. You may also submit a complaint to the Administrator, National Highway Traffic Safety Administration, 1200 New Jersey Avenue SE, Washington, D.C. 20590 or call the Auto Safety Hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (TTY: 1-800-424-9153); or go to http://www.safercar.gov if you feel the manufacturer has failed or is unable to remedy the defect without charge. RECALL BULLETIN - IMMEDIATE ACTION REQUIRED Reference # 1ZP9-ABC12-19 Important Safety Recall 19V-897 ISSUE Recall on Elite II Travel Trailers equipped with 2xDexter 3,500lb axles . MODELS IMPACTED 2017 – 2019 Oliver Legacy Elite II models. INFORMATION Oliver Travel Trailers was recently alerted that some of the axles purchased from Dexter Axle, may exhibit an issue where the hub assembly backing plate nuts come loose due to them being outside of their torque specification from the manufacturer. RESOLUTION A recall has been initiated to inspect the trailer axles subject to recall and to correct the torque settings on the nuts securing the hub to the axle if necessary. Dexter Axle is managing the logistics of the recall process and their contact details are shown below. Oliver Travel Trailers are asking customers to perform a basic inspection for safety purposes, prior to using their campers, or before taking them to a service center to have the inspection completed. Nikki Marbley with Dexter at 574-296-7386 email: warranty@dexteraxle.com Owner VISUAL INSPECTION PROCESS FOR HUB ASSEMBLY NUTS (4 NUTS PER ASSEMBLY) In the interests of safety before taking your unit to a service center for the inspection to take place. Locate the four nuts on each of the four hub assemblies and check to ensure that they are in place & they cannot be removed by hand. If any of the nuts are missing or loose, please contact Dexter for additional instructions on how to proceed. Please do not use your camper on the road if the nuts are missing or loose. If you are having any problems locating a service center in your area Dexter Axle will be happy to assist where possible. The shop time allocated to this inspection process is one hour. Problem: Potential Improper torque on mounting nut for 10” brake assemblies Background: This is an instruction to properly torque the brake mounting nuts. Instructions: 1. Make sure the trailer is in a safe working environment, wheels chocked and hitch locked. 2. Proper equipment: a. Half inch drive Torque Wrench – Dexter Recommends a Calibrated Torque Wrench b. Half inch Drive 9/16” Swivel socket or Half inch drive swivel with 9/16” socket Figure 1 3. Proper mounting torque is 45-70 FT-LB 4. Perform this Inspection and re-torque on all four nuts of all four wheel ends. Note: If unable to obtain required torque, please contact Dexter for assistance. If you have any questions please contact us at the following. Nikki Marbley – 574-296-7386 or Email Warranty@Dexteraxle.com OTT Dexter Safety Recall Bulletin-updated.pdf

Good Afternoon Oliver Elite II Owners. My name is Sean Cantzler. I am the Senior Manager of Warranty and Customer Care at Dexter Axle. I can be reached at scantzler@dexteraxle.com if you have any questions related to this topic. We will be shutdown for the next two weeks over the Holidays. If you need any assistance please feel free to reach out to me during that time.

Good Afternoon Oliver Elite II Owners. My name is Sean Cantzler. I am the Senior Manager of Warranty and Customer Care at Dexter Axle. I can be reached at scantzler@dexteraxle.com if you have any questions related to this topic. We will be shutdown for the next two weeks over the Holidays. If you need any assistance please feel free to reach out to me during that time.

I think you've been misled by some of the discussion here. A half ton pickup is the default tow vehicle choice for an Elite II. You absolutely do not have to be a minimalist for it to work, and in fact many owners tow with far less capable vehicles. There are certainly some ½ ton models, and even some ¾ tons that are offroad oriented and so aren't made for towing, like my Raptor or a Power Wagon. To tow with those, you have to do some small modifications. But apart from those specific models, a dead standard ½ ton off the lot, with pretty much any engine choice, will suit an Elite II just fine. There are advantages to having a ¾ ton truck, but they don't come close to being necessary unless, like a few owners, you travel with a small machine shop in the bed of the truck. (Lookin' at you, Steve 😛) FYI, I travel with two heavy bed racks, an offroad jack, a winch, a fridge-freezer, 15 gallons of water, a 10" telescope, two boxes of recovery gear, 4 max trax and 2 aluminum bridging ladders, camping gear (tent, stove, grill, table, chairs, etc.), portable campfire, 200W of solar panels, a house battery, CO2 tank, 5 gallon propane tank, all my tools, hiking gear, first aid, a drone, all the chocks, blocks, etc. for the trailer, and 3 weeks worth of food. All that is in a half ton with the lowest tow rating and cargo capacity in Ford's lineup. I never think about weight and I don't use a WD hitch. Now, all that plus the trailer puts me over my cargo capacity, and so I'm not saying that I would endorse carrying all that in a ½ ton. (I use timbrens to carry the extra load.) But I know that I, and some of the other posters in this thread, load up our trucks much more than the average Elite II owner will ever need or want to. Most people don't need portable winches, tools, recovery gear, etc., etc. (90% of the time, we don't need all that junk either.) We're the oddballs, and sometimes it's tempting for us oddballs to make recommendations based on what we do, rather than what the average owner needs. Point being, if you're not an oddball like us, then refer to my earlier statement - a ½ ton truck should be your default choice.

I agree, though I think anyone can appreciate the ability to take long showers while boondocking. Moreso, I feel like these systems are moving toward an inflection point from the exotic to the practical. If the price, complexity, and availability of these filters are, or become reasonable, I think that at least among boondockers, we'll eventually start to see them as indispensable.

This is one of the main reasons we sell direct. The constant feedback from our owners keeps us on our toes and we continue to improve how our trailers are built. Manufacturers that sell through dealerships have less (or barely any) communication with the actual owners that buy their RVs. Dealerships don't always have the intentions and care of the manufacturer either. They can be misleading or not prioritize customer service like we do. I have been with the company since 2013. I can honestly say that there are a lot of features and components on our units that came directly from our owners experiences. Some did their own modifications. Some made suggestions. The user feedback is important to us. In the end, our goal is to build the best camper we can make, back it up with great customer service and want owners to be safe and enjoy their experiences in them. You are purchasing a premium product... we know it is more expensive than some trailers. You deserve a premium trailer and a company that cares about it. We are not always perfect, we are human, but we will do our best to make it right when problems occur. We want to thank everyone for the comments and belief in us!