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I am looking forward to seeing #50 at the rally as well as speaking to the folks from CGI Detailing. It will give me a chance to kick the tires, so to speak. Mossey

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

Would it make sense to try running the furnace on another battery, to verify your latest findings. Mossey

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

I see you started 2 different posts about the same time today. Did the fan problem exist before the pigtail troubleshooting began? Are they related? Mossey

Both of those fans share the same power source, so I would verify that you have 12v at both fans. My 2017 has a breaker panel on the street side of the attic and it has a breaker for the fans. Just ask, if you need additional guidance. Mossey

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. Mossey

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

I don’t believe that I said I broke a ramp 😁 and I’m not sure if Trainman did either, although I do believe he did. That’s why I ask the question. Mossey

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? Because I think Steph and Dud B are referencing this product. Andersen has replaced 3 different products that I have broken, but I did have my receipts. Mossey

Do you have the Micro-Air EasyStart on your air conditioner? Did you fix it or a service center? Mossey

Ok, it's silly question time! Have you verified where the leak is in the door seal? Is it possible that the leak is elsewhere and pooling by the door? Mossey

Do the newer Ollie’s equipped with the Xantrex Freedom XC inverter/chargers have a separate breaker for the battery charging circuit like the Ollie’s equipped with the Xantrex PROWatt inverters and the Progressive Dynamic's converter/charger? Or is the charging circuit controlled by software? Mossey

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

Reed and Karen Lukens have posted their LEII for sale on Fiberglass RV. Mossey

Thank you for the very nice write up on your antenna adventure! It should help others with troubleshooting their own antenna issues. And you are now the in house Magnadyne antenna SME. Mossey

After reading Mr Truck's WDH preferences, I also wondered how he distinguished a light or heavy trailer. But that really doesn’t matter as long as I know the GVWR/TWR. My SUV has a 14400 GCWR and a 8100 lb. GVWR/TWR and it requires trailer brakes if the GVWR/TWR is more than 1000 lbs., a sway control device if the GVWR/TWR is over 2000 lbs. and a WDH if the GVWR/TWR is over 5000 lbs. My utility has a TWR of 3500 lbs. and no brake's, so I break rule #1 and #2 every time I use it. Ollie left the factory at a slim 5180 lbs. and a GVWR/TWR of 7000 lbs., so I can add 1820 lbs. of cargo to the trailer. And following the 80/20 rule, that's 80% for her and 20% for me. So I think the difference between a light and heavy trailer depends on your tow vehicle. And in my case, both of my trailers are heavy. Mossey

I do not know why they changed hitches, but my best guess is that both hitches were promotional items provided free of charge. I do believe that everyone on YouTube with more than 100 videos, is doing it for promotional or income related purposes. And I don't remember ever seeing a "truth in advertising statement" on YouTube. Mossey

This may be the post you were looking for: Mossey

The original post is the first reference I have ever seen to fuse F52. Where is the fuse located and is it specific to the Xantrex Freedom XC 2000/3000 inverter/charger installations? Mossey

Thanks Sherry, I just watched this video today and as usual, Will presents information in a manner I can follow. Good stuff, Mossey

Try either of these search methods. Mossey

The basics! It's all about safety And let me be clear about any information I provide below. I have not looked at any battery installations on Ollie's newer than 2017, so if any knowledgeable OTTO's with 2021 or 2022 model Ollie’s that see anything I have wrong, please chime in with any current information. The first thing I would like to say is that you should never ever enlarge the hole in a cable lug/connector. And you should never ever use a cable lug/connector with a hole that is larger than the stud you are connecting to. And make sure that any equipment you install is capable of the battery load you have. The battery disconnects in your pictures are probably designed for single car or truck batteries. Disconnecting either the 4/0 positive or negative cables that pass through the battery box wall into the inside of the lower hull should break the battery connection. That would still leave solar positive and negative cable connected to the batteries and the same may apply to the battery charger section of the Xantrex equipment. Mossey

Can you elaborate on your attempt to install a cutoff switch. Maybe some pictures as well. Mossey

No! The TST support team is who I was referring to. Sorry about the confusion. Mossey