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    Rear Receiver

    in Mechanical & Technical Tips

    Posted

    I don’t know if you have the payload capacity for some type of sliding truck bed or if you have thought about one.  Several OTTO’s and utilize one to facilitate access to items in the bed.  One of the most common uses is for a refrigerator.

    Mossey

     

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    New Window Vent Mod

    in Ollie Modifications

    Posted

    27 minutes ago, csevel said:

    Thank you!  My new phone (Samsung S21 Ultra) has some pretty powerful editing and a strong camera.  I'm pretty computer and phone savvy but had no idea you have to edit or enhance before upload here!  Good to know!!

    I had the same problem early on and I don’t remember if someone on the forum provided some guidance or I noticed on my own.  Try it, you might like it!😉

    Mossey

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    New Window Vent Mod

    in Ollie Modifications

    Posted

    47 minutes ago, csevel said:

    I have no idea how to rotate these photos for better viewing... they came from my Android phone ..so I apologize!

    I always try to edit a photo before posting, whether it’s an Android or Apple.  I open it in whichever’s photo folder and use the built in editor and do something like "enhance" and then save it.  It usually works for me.

    Mossey

    New Window Vent Mod

    in Ollie Modifications

    Posted

    2 hours ago, csevel said:

    I stumbled across a gentleman on Fiberglassrv who was 3D printing a drop-in two piece vent in three colors and sent me info on his prototype. Here is the link to the discussion and a picture of his 3D design:

    I followed up on the information you provided me last September about the Maxxair Window/Maxx clones.  I posted this last month about the results.  And on a positive note, I received an email from eBay about 2 weeks ago about a new Maxxair Window/Maxx up for auction and purchased it for $100 with free shipping.  I haven’t installed it yet, but I do have it in my pile of this to do.

    Mossey

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    2022 Tundra Hybrid drive test review

    in Towing an Oliver

    Posted

    9 hours ago, rideandfly said:

    Posted additional information about the 2022 SR5 2WD Tundra here, these reports have additional information on comfort, MPG, and weights.

    I am sorry for the redundant questions on your new Tundra.  I totally missed the report you linked to about your driving experience so far.  Sounds like it is going well, congrats!

    Mossey

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    Dexter Axle Bearings

    in Mechanical & Technical Tips

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    39 minutes ago, geO said:

    I figure I would replace them since they got over 60k on them.

    I don’t know much about bearings, but I do know that I would buy the same bearings you have gotten 60k miles out of.  At 60k miles, they have passed my quality test no matter who made them or where they came from.

    Just saying,

    Mossey

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    Suburban RV furnaces s*ck!

    in Mechanical & Technical Tips

    Posted

    11 minutes ago, routlaw said:

    It probably would, but the logistics and effort of removing 4 Trojan T-105's just to install one single 12 volt batter of known quantity would be a major PITA. And @Rivernerd makes a good point about their age as well. Thanks

    I agree that you got pretty good service out your stock batteries, much better than I did.  But I blame myself for their short life span due to poor maintenance.  Although only one of my four batteries tested as failing, I replaced them all.

    As far as removing four 68 lb. batteries being a PITA, I totally agree.  I was actually thinking of removing the main positive and negative cables and using jumper cables to connect them to a single 12v battery, like the new one you just put into your truck.

    As far as the 12.7v reading goes, it would probably be more accurate if you checked the voltage again after a full charge and then allowing them to rest for about 6 hours.  

    But I understand your position.

    Mossey

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    Basement storage container perfect fit.

    in General Discussion

    Posted · Edited by mossemi
    Corrections

    7 minutes ago, drfaux said:

    hmmm ... the basement in my 2015 (Hull #069) looks quite a bit different than the one pictured above

    Yep, the newer Ollie’s have a "finished basement", which included the rear wall partition like your pictures of your Plano box.  My 2017 LEII does not have the rear wall.

    Mossey

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    Propane Leak

    in General Discussion

    Posted

    16 hours ago, VBistro said:

    Really, both. My nose and the sniffer picked up propane outside at the furnace vent (without the furnace running) and as soon as I walked Inside the camper. 

    Are you using any type of propane leak fluid or just the sniffer and your nose?  I test with a mix of dish soap and water and there are commercial products available.  These options will allow you to pinpoint the leak, where as either of your sniffers will just get you in the neighborhood.

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    Propane Leak

    in General Discussion

    Posted

    Did you verify the rear quick connect inside the rear bumper is closed and not leaking?  If you don’t have a rear quick connect, there should be a plug in the the last fitting of the gas line running down the curb side of the trailer into the rear bumper area that is worth testing.  Either of those items are very close to your the furnace.

    Mossey

     

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    Anderson Levelers Warranty Replacement Question

    in General Discussion

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    3 hours ago, Trainman said:

    I have a broken Anderson Leveler (the red ones)

    Please indulge my question as I often become confused when reading the original post and then the responses make me question my thoughts:  Are you referring to this Andersen product?

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    Because I think Steph and Dud B are referencing this product.

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    Andersen has replaced 3 different products that I have broken, but I did have my receipts.

    Mossey

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    Lithium ...or not?

    in Ollie Modifications

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    I do not have the factory lithium option in my 2017 LEII, it wasn’t available in 2017 and I bought my Ollie used.  But I do have lithium batteries now, because of a lead acid battery failure which I blame on myself.  And I like tinkering with my stuff.  If I had a boat, motorcycle, classic car or any of the assorted toys that we can afford, it would be the same.  I like tinkering and I can always find something I would change if it is something I am capable of tackling.

    I do not like to help people spend their money and I am not sure what that $9500 would buy anyway.  I have never made any money on my choices in anything I use for recreational endeavor’s.  My needs and wants are my own and I have to burden those  choices my self.

     As you know, there are a lot of people that believe Oliver’s are over priced compared to a Casita, Scamp or any of the other travel trailers available, except maybe Airstreams.

    I would ask if this is your first RV, what type of camping you intend to do and where that camping will be.  It may help other owners answer this question.

    Sorry I couldn’t be more help and I hope I haven’t added to the stress of your battery choices.  And I really do like the Morton’s YouTube channel.  They have great content are very transparent about their sponsors.

    Mossey

     

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