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A cut off switch is OK, but not absolutely necessary. I would install it if it made you feel better.

Virtually all generators will require the neutral-ground bonding plug.

We have had the same Yamaha EF3000ISEB generator sitting on the tongue of two different Oliver’s during the past 14 years. It will operate our 13,500 BTU A/C unit flawlessly without an East Start installed. It has a battery start but is not dual fuel. At 150 pounds, it is not light. Remember, using propane as generator fuel, at sea level a 2400 watt generator becomes a 2000 watt generator. At 7000 feet it will only put out about 1450 watts.

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Is that part of the transmission or part of the lifting mechanism? This may be all you need.

When the current run of Oliver trailers entered production in late 2013, they decided to do away with the Blue Sea Systems WeatherDeck Panel. The only effective way to completely kill power to anything now is to pull its fuse.

Whenever I'm inside someone else's trailer, I try to quickly set the alarm on their radio to go of at 0300 hours. Just for poops and giggles. 😉

Do the new Norcold refrigerator's not run on propane also? I assume you don't have 120 volts where your trailer is stored? You state: "I have everything turned off." I take this to mean the batteries are disconnected from the trailer. Turn the batteries back on, no need for the truck to be hooked up, Turn the refrigerator to propane. It does take 12 volts for the fridge circuitry to function properly. Do this a couple of days before you plan to leave and you'll be good to go. Or, if you have AC power and are plugged in, just turn the fridge to AC.

Take it and run with it. I think the grid should return to DC power.

Thanks for the lesson in electricity, Captain Obvious.

I’m glad you looked closer at that “red” cable coming off the back side of the shunt. All Oliver installed ground wires are yellow. So all is good there. And remember, turning off that breaker will not cut off power coming from the panels. It will only kill the (charging) power going to the batteries.

A less expensive option is a front hitch on your truck. You can thread a needle in this configuration.

It’s my understanding that, unfortunately, it is not available as a retrofit.

And...for being the 7000th member, you have won a free litter of kittens. Just let us know where to send them.

I was asked to instruct an informal demonstration on repairing any plumbing issues. I will be bringing some pex tubing and tools used to fix a broken tube or fitting. This will be a hands-on session and anyone who wants to try their hand at it will be welcome to do so. I also plan to demo the proper way to remove and lubricate the cable that controls the black tank sliding gate valve.

There was a lot more to the Blue Sky vs Zamp changeover than meets the eye.

I will look forward to meeting you guys at the Rally. We own the first Elite II sold, The very unique Outlaw Oliver, Hull #050. We also owned one of the original Elite’s from 2008. Drop by our site and visit with us. There’s always a crowd so you’ll have a chance to meet lots of folks.

The doors come to the Oliver factory preassembled with the screen door, hinges and attached to their frames. They are simply installed into a hole cut in the hull. The color of the door is what comes from the door manufacturer. Just paint the repaired door white and put it back in the hole.

Have you ever flushed the water heater?

That's a real bummer about the missing Uzi.

If the alternator checks out, my guess is the battery's in the Oliver are shot (likely from running the fridge on DC for the past few years). If you are not unplugging the trailer when you stop, in some vehicles the trailer battery's and the truck battery will try to equalize thus bringing the truck battery down to the level of the trailer.

And you can forget going to Alaska.

The Living Vehicle requires a 3500 truck as a tow. Is there a HD electric Vehicle?

Yes it is, and I agree with you about wanting a permanent fix.

All this makes it rather embarrassing to know what we paid for the first Elite II to come off the line after the hiatus of 2009-2013. The Outlaw Oliver, Hull #050. We just had it ceramic coated by CGI out of Murfreesboro, TN. Come see it at the rally in May, it looks better than brand new.