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We purchased an ICECO electric cooler during Prime Day's in 2023. We also purchased a 100AH 12V LiTime lithium battery for an optional power source. It’s not very big and it does fit under the tonneau cover as many of the electric coolers do. It has proved useful over about 3 months of camping. We recently used it during Hurricane Milton while the electricity was out. Mossey

@jd1923 This link may be of interest. Mossey

It’s more commonly referred to as a check valve. It is a one way valve that only allows water to flow in one direction. There is one in the city water connection pipe and another fresh water tank fill pipe. The recirculation activity should be going back to the fresh water tank. Mossey

While traveling from Florida to Huntsville, AL. last Thursday I spotted an Ollie in a campground along US Hwy 231, maybe south of Troy, AL. I didn’t have time to stop then but thought maybe on the way home. Of course I promptly forgot about it until I drove by again yesterday and noticed the door was open. So I turned around at the first opportunity and stopped to say hello. The owners of LE2 #462 are Mike and Elaine from Oregon and we had a pleasant but short visit. We discussed an 120V AC issue they were having with their refrigerator and I was able to show them the location of the access panel to the AC plug and I’m sure they have it fixed by now. It’s always a good day when you have an unexpected visit with fellow OTTO’s! Mossey

@Donna and Scott Although we didn’t attend the Texas Rally, we also enjoyed being interested observers from afar! We really appreciate the effort you and all of the attendees made in keeping all OTTO'S informed with updates and the photography which shared the experience with those of us not in attendance. Well done, the Mossey's

@Nan This may be the instructions @NCeagle is referring to, I am not sure. Maybe he can verify. Mossey

I used Milwaukee multi material hole saws and drilled slow and steady in reverse. I did all of the layout on blue tape over the fiberglass and used new hole saws. If you are really uncomfortable drilling the holes, call Oliver service and request some scrap fiberglass pieces to practice with or find a place in the Ollie you would like to place an air vent and practice in a location that is less visible. Maybe an air vent in the wall between the toilet and the basement area below the front dinette. Mossey

@Zodd It is a great feeling to sit outside in a nice campsite admiring your Ollie and thinking we must be the smartest people around! Most of us have enjoyed the same thoughts while sitting around our Ollie! Congratulations for sticking to the Oliver Travel Trailer plan y’all put together. Mossey

That a great looking toaster oven and I really like the helpful cooking tips on the glass door! Mossey

As a general rule, I wouldn’t like that much jack extension, but when I am camping I will except less than favorable conditions. Your scenario seems to be a long term condition, so I would find a solution to minimize the jack extension. A thought that comes to mind is to build 2 ramps out of different lengths of 2x6 or 2x8 boards and back the tow vehicle onto the ramps which will raise the tongue and create room for more wood under the jack pad Mossey

I am guessing that picture below is the one you are referring to. This link will take you to the website for 'LET'S GO AERO' the company that make the bike rack in the picture. Mossey

From my experience, don’t leave anything outside without an anchor that’s bigger than you think you need. Mossey

Was (black/red) tip or ring?😉 Mossey

So, just how many 🍀does the Galway Girl travel with? I hope you have extras for the remainder of your trip to and from Nova Scotia! Mossey

I am talking to topgun2 as I type this post. He and Sue are safe and sound, with all services. I called again this morning and I was able to reach them. I’m sure he will have stories to share when has full communications back. Mossey

That’s a great solution for all of the dump sites that were designed for dump valves located in the middle of the camper. We Ollie owners have to get creative! Well done! Mossey

I don’t believe that I have ever fixed, replaced or repaired a customer’s issue that I was not made aware of by the customer or that did not reveal itself during my efforts to address the issue they initially brought to my attention. If the previous owner had brought the water tank issue to the service departments attention while they were servicing the Ollie and the service department did not address the problem, then that is a problem. But with the service department’s history of exemplary service, I don’t believe that is or was the case. I think it is much more likely the previous owner was not aware of the issue or didn’t bring it to the service departments attention. Mossey

@routlaw I will offer my opinion on your questions and I’m sure others will offer theirs. 1. If never plugging into shore power upgrading to a Power Dynamics charger capable of lithium charging becomes unimportant, correct? It would only be important if the Oliver batteries were ever in need of a charge and the solar charger was incapable of accomplishing that for you or the next owner. I believe my lithium compatible battery charging module cost about $150 dollars, a small price to pay for the added benefit it provides to me. 2. Why the need to upgrade to a more powerful PD charger just for Lithium batteries? If a 30 A charger worked for lead acid or AGM's why would it not provide enough current for LifePO? My original PD charger module was rated at 45A which is the same as replacement the lithium compatible charging module. And the reason for the replacement is that the original charging module did not have a charging algorithm that supported lithium batteries. 3. My direct battery measurement is different than what my Blue Sky IPN Remote indicates, or stated more precisely a direct battery measurement with my multi meter at the terminals indicates 13.89 volts, while the IPN remote is reading 13.4 volts which is almost a half volt difference. Is it possible I have another issue rather than dying batteries? When I suspected my original batteries were failing, I removed them from the Oliver, then charged them individually and after a 4 hours resting period, I used a hydrometer to test each cell. This test method indicated that 2 cells of 1 battery were failing. Or you could take your batteries to a battery shop for testing. 4. I don't use an inverter, other than occasionally a small unit rated at 400 watts that directly plugs into the 12 volt ports. Probably will not add anything more in the future either. Put another way we tend to be lightweight campers requiring only lights, water pump etc. Am I missing something else worth considering? Your Oliver already has the ability to charge the house batteries and I think you would be remiss to give up that functionality. Just my opinion! Mossey

I have to remove the vertical panel on the left that separates the basement from the rear street side stabilizer jack. Then remove any screws holding the floor down. My Ollie does not have a rear vertical panel across the rear of the basement area, does yours? Mossey

Just inside the outside rear storage/basement door which should be above the fresh and city water inlets. You will have to remove the floor to access the water pipes and check valves. There should be 1 each blue PEX pipes from the fresh and city water inlets. There will also a red and blue pipe going to the outside shower. Double check the check valves for leaks. Mossey

Good idea! When we were new owners and the fresh water tank seemed to be out off water and the SeeLevel display indicated that there was water available, I would use the front jack and raise the front of the Ollie and could usually get several more gallons of water out of the tank. Eventually Bruce and Cheryl from NC. worked with the factory on the problem and determined the draw pipe did not reach the bottom of the tank, resulting in unusable water left in the tank. We stopped in Hohenwald in 2018 on our way to Illinois for a family reunion and left the Ollie for the water pickup tube modification. Oliver has supplied the necessary parts and several owners out west completed the modification themselves. @csevel is the last owner I remember having the modification done at the factory, maybe a couple of years ago. Mossey

FYI: I just received this recall notice when I logged into Amazon this morning, concerning this product. Progressive Industries 30 Amp Portable Surge Protector Kit, PSK-30. Follow this link to NHTSA.GOV for additional information. Mossey

Here is NCeagle's process to accomplish this task! https://olivertraveltrailers.com/forums/topic/5345-easy-way-to-repurpose-an-unused-black-tank-for-grey-water/ Mossey

I made mine out of leftover Pex pipe and the needed fittings. Mossey

@Snackchaser Your persistence paid off handsomely. Thank you for the documentation! Mossey