ScubaRx
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I used 1/8" hardware cloth on the inside of the vents on our first Oliver. Attached it with hot glue. Worked great, never had any mud daubers or the such. We've had our second Oliver for over 4 years now, still haven't gotten around to installing some on it. OTOH I've not had any problems so it keeps slipping my mind.
Anyway, you can buy the hardware cloth at any big box store and cut it to fit. It's probably cheaper and easier than trying to find something pre-made, if it even exists.
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...OTH I think naming and advertising the trailer a “legacy”, that can get passed on to grandkids, is more than a little deceptive...
John, I know you've not been within the Oliver fold for very long so you don't know the whole story. Perhaps a little history is in order. The name "Legacy" has nothing to do with the fact that our trailers will be here long after we've passed on and gone to our reward. It was chosen by the Oliver family to honor one of their own. You see, Jim Oliver, the patriarch of the Oliver Clan and Oliver Technologies Inc. which includes Oliver Travel Trailers had a twin brother - John Oliver. It was in the mid 2000's when these two men envisioned building a better molded fiberglass travel trailer than all the others that were available. Unfortunately, John passed away before that dream could come be realized but Jim carried it to fruition, and it is John's picture on horseback that adorns the front of the very first Oliver that was built. So, it was to John's "legacy" that our trailers are dedicated and I feel sure there was no deception intended.
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Foy, I (and I’m sure my well meaning friends) need to apologize to you for blatantly hi jacking your thread. I actually have no idea where the washer could have come from. Without a spare nut to go with it, I probably wouldn’t worry too much.
When we all start back to school this fall in the ninth grade maybe we can learn how to behave.
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You may find those hooks fit just fine on the new 2500. I actually had to get larger hooks when we made the switch to the Silverado 2500HD. You will find that the combo of the 2500/OEII is great!!!
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That looks like a washer from the right side sprocket on the mucket mill transducer located just aft of the Gbic expansion module on the port side. You'll need a metric left handed wind-up wrench to properly reinstall it. Make sure the back side of the washer is facing out and don't over tighten the retaining ring.
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The item forward is a rear view camera.
This is the same system we installed about a year ago but I put it into the truck instead of the trailer so we could use it all the time instead of just when camping. The transmission range is on the order of hundreds of feet instead of 18 inches so it is available inside the trailer as long as the truck is close by. The system is powered by the truck so I installed a timed switch to cut power to the wi-fi several hours after the ignition switch is turned off. It is reactivated each time the truck is cranked.
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...Be aware that there ARE much better quality parts that can be used in an RV, but they are typically used in the very high end overland rigs that may venture into Third World countries...
And therein lies the answer to "why" these parts are not used in your everyday units, or even the Oliver Travel Trailer. 99.9% of owners have no desire to go very far off road or certainly to venture into "Third World countries" so there's no vital need for higher end appliances. Very few people's lives will ever depend on the reliability of the water pumps and refrigerators that are used in our Oliver's.
...I think OTT is missing the boat by not offering...
...Unfortunately, Oliver really needs to address their electrical build quality. It is disappointingly sad as delivered…..
John, overall you seem disappointed with the capabilities and build quality of your Oliver. I'm surprised you've not traded for an Earthroamer or whatever.
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We HAD a 2014 GMC Sierra SLT with the 6.2L gasoline engine. It had the max tow package and could tow over 11,000 pounds. Combined with the Outlaw Oliver II we weighed between 14,000 and 15,000 pounds, ready to travel, going down the road. Fuel mileage was never greater than 12 mpg average.
Our current diesel Silverado 2500HD gets 15% better fuel mileage even though the combo now weighs between 17,000 and 18,000 pounds.
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I haven’t had any problems with log ins. I mostly use an iPad and never log out so when I turn on I’m already logged in. Mike
That log-in issue was 3 1/2 years ago. Pay attention.
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Just today I installed this one in the OOII. It has 8 sensors and I put them all over the place.
1-Outside under the propane cover (I've had another one there for years and it has worked out fine)
2-Inside the fridge
3-On the water heater tank and covered with styrofoam insulation. I intend for this to tell me how hot the water is so I don't run the water heater excessively.
4-In the Bathroom, up high on the wall just right of the door.
5-Inside the Upper rear Cabinet.
6-In the rear basement by the incoming water plumbing.
7-In the front basement under the dinette by the black valve.
8-TBD, I may put it by the water pump or I may install it inside the cabin. There's already two other thermometers inside, one in a digital clock and one inside the remote for the Maxxfan so I really don't know what I'll do with the last one.
All these wireless sensors provide temp, humidity, and heat index to a common monitor. I stuck them all up with command strips. This unit is also available with three and five sensors if you're not as big a believer in overkill as I am!
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The "grill" (intake) on the bottom of the air distribution panel on the air conditioner will pop out. There is a foam filter on the back side. Take it out and wash with water.
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They buy the tires and wheels already mated together. They come in on pallets. Like Mike, I had metal stems mounted whenever I installed our TST TPMS. What brand system did you choose?
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The trailer shown in the photo by the OP (1961 Holiday House Geographic) is NOT what is being reproduced.
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If your concern is being in an area with high humidity, we’ve owned a couple of Olivers for 10 years in Mississippi where it would be hard to beat our humidity. We’ve never had a problem with mold or mildew under our mattresses.
On the other hand, if the Oliver is subjected to really warm temps inside and frigid cold outside you will get some condensate on the interior of the windows and perhaps a little on the walls.
Another spot that is subject to condensation is the inside of the rear cabinet. It will run down the inside of the outer hull.
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Will that jump pack act as a 3000 watt inverter?
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You're gonna love the Schoodic Peninsula. The campground there is only a couple of years old and is really nice. The views of the ocean just down the road are magnificent. If you like steamed lobster be sure to drop by the Trenton Bridge Lobster Pound at 1237 Bar Harbor Rd, Trenton, ME. Drive up on Cadillac Mountain in Acadia National Park. At 1,530 feet (466 meters), it is the highest point along the North Atlantic seaboard and the first place to view the sunrise in the United States from October 7 through March 6.
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...Was Trumpetguy one of the first to use Easy Start on an Ollie? Trumpetguy ran his Ollie’s AC with batteries for hours at a time, found his thread very interesting:
http://olivertraveltrailers.com/topic/ac-running-on-batteries/...
Yes, he was the pioneer.
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We brought the new Canyon home yesterday. It is a crew cab, short bed, SLT model and has the "baby" 2.8L Duramax and we are really pleased. It is a 2017 model with all the bells and whistles and had been retained by GM to use as a loner. Although it has 23000 miles in it, it has never been titled and was sold as "new" with the warranty and factory maintenance agreement intact. Considering we were looking for just that vehicle and they knocked $16K off the $48K sticker price, I thought that was too good a deal to pass up. Based on the fact that it weighs about half of what the Silverado does, I believe it will get much better mileage towing than the bigger truck. It has a tow rating of 7700 pounds and the Oliver only weighs a little over 7000 pounds so we should be good to go, right? The 13000 pounds capacity that the Silverado has just seems to be a lot of wasted potential.
Just kidding folks, the new truck belongs to my DW Tali and will become our daily driver. The Silverado lives on and will remain the TTOC (Tow Truck of Choice) for pulling the Oliver. We have other, smaller trailers for different purposes and the Canyon will do nicely for them.
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Consider AC operation off batteries to be primarily a pipe dream. It CAN (and has) been done but certainly not easily or cheaply. If you have a generator, that is your best bet.
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This afternoon we bought a GMC Canyon with the "baby" Duramax 2.8L. It has a tow capacity of 7700 pounds. We'll see how it does pulling the Oliver.
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Where exactly on the fresh water tank is the See Level II sender located? (As in front, middle, side, rear.) That info would be very helpful when filling before venturing out where there is no water.
Ruth
The sending unit is stuck to the outside of the tank at the rear. It should be visible through the street side forward hatch under the bed. It will look like a green circuit board glued to the side of the tank with a couple of wires coming off the bottom.
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Jeff, here's what I found on the web (emphasis mine):
EU2200i
The new EU2200i generator provides:
a maximum AC output of 120 volts (V)/2200 watts (W)/18.3 Amps (A) and rated output of 120V/1800 W/15 A
a run time of 3.2 to 8.1 hours on a single 0.95 gallon tank, depending on the generator load
Honda's exclusive Eco Throttle® feature contributes to improved fuel efficiency, allowing the engine to automatically adjust its speed to produce only the power needed for the application in use
The introduction of propane into the mix will further reduce the output wattage by about 10-15% so the generator will only be producing a running wattage/amperage of about 1600 W/13.333 A. This is below 4000 feet altitude, higher will only make it worse.
I offer these observations not as negatives but hopefully as useful information to help somebody make decisions that won't prove to be costly mistakes.
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The original product was only calibrated to read accurately for 20lb tanks. It would WORK on a 30lb or 40lb tank but would read 100% until about 1/3 or 1/2 (depending on which size tank) of the propane was gone. Does the sensor now have the ability to be calibrated for the 30 and 40 pound tanks and if so, how does one accomplish that?
I spoke with a representative of the company that makes these tank monitoring systems about the issue of inaccuracies when using the sensors on different size tanks (other than 20 pound) such as our 30 pound tanks.
He stated that the information that had been floating around the internet (see my previous post above) was incorrect and had always been incorrect due to a youtube video posted in the past. Apparently, although there had always been a monitor available, when this system was first marketed the company had actually envisioned most folks using their phones to read the tank level data. The app they supplied has always had the ability to be calibrated for other size tanks but the wireless monitor did not.
He states that the current monitors have that calibration capability.
Sorry for my previous misinformation. I assumed it was accurate, after all I READ IT ON THE INTERNET!!!
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...everyone going slower than you is an idiot and everyone going faster is a maniac. Same’s true with tow vehicles – if you want something smaller than what whomever you’re asking drives, you’re obviously risking your life; and if you want something bigger, you’re wasting your money.
I do believe that sums it up pretty well.
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Has anyone experienced birds nesting in their air conditioner?
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We’ve got one in ours right now and I thank you for reminding me. I need to get up there and get it out before we leave for Winnipeg. I’ll get up there and take the shroud off the unit and do whatever it takes to remove the nest. It’s safe to walk on the roof, it will bear your weight. I’ve never seen a commercial screen but I made one for our previous Oliver’s A/C unit.