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Well I guess that glowing endorsement fooled me into thinking someone had found something better than sliced bread. Maybe I’ll wait for Overland to try them out, cause he buys that 3M stuff by the case.😃 Mossey

If all OTTO's bought a 2 pack, we would probably put 3M out of business. I usually just throw my partial tubes of any 3M caulk in the garbage. I have found that trying to save them is really frustrating. I have them on my short list. Thanks topgun2, Mossey

Say your prayers because Steve and Tali need them. Mossey

I just found some information on the TST website that sheds a little light on how their system works. Below is a snippet of the information available at their website. Mossey https://tsttruck.com/how-it-works The monitor continually sequences through the sensors displaying each tires pressure and temperature. In the event an anomaly is detected, the monitor locks onto that sensor emitting an audible alarm and a textual description of the issue (fast leak, low pressure, high temperature).

It’s pretty flimsy material so it would be best to have some internal support for the duct. Maybe disconnect it at the point closest to the tear and work your hand/arm or something similar into the duct while applying the foil tape. Mossey

Yes, that’s why the sensors on the east side of my trailer have higher pressure and temperature readings when I’m heading north in the morning and then it’s the west side in the afternoon and they are pretty even during the middle of the day. The spare tire always reads cooler than the east or west side of the trailer, it’s always in the shade. And I know that tire pressure goes up when the tires are warmer, thus the advice to check tire pressure when the tires are cold. Of course that advice predates TPMS's, but now you can see it real-time as the tires heat up and the monitor displays the results. As far as the lack of information goes, that applies to anything I purchase these days. I don’t believe it’s an entirely new condition. I think you worked in a technical or engineering world if I remember correctly and if so, you would know about documentation evolving from hard to soft copies. I believe that change was driven by costs initially, but also believe the rapid changes in everything made currently, make it impossible for paper information to stay up to date. I just bought a new Apple Mac mini and the box included the computer, power, HDMI and USB-C cables as well as a 4 page booklet and an Apple sticker. The LG monitor I also purchased included a power cable, similar paperwork and a CD. If you don’t know anything about the Mac mini, you wouldn’t know that it doesn’t have a CD drive. So it’s off to google world. I will add that I have a TST system and their technical support is excellent and it was certainly worth the phone call. Mossey

After thinking about this a little more, I turned my monitor on yesterday and the sensor values were blank initially and after 3 to 4 minutes all 5 sensors reported values that were within my parameters. Now my trailer has not moved since August 20th which really doesn’t mean anything, but does make me think that if it was a stored value, the monitor shouldn’t have needed 3 or 4 minutes to show an old value. I do believe the monitor has non-volatile memory to store user parameters, but what would be the purpose of storing historical sensor data? Mossey

I use 3/8” safety chains with a 24,000 lb. breaking strength with hooks that fit my Toyota so I don’t need hammer links, but if I did need either of them, I would buy the size that my hooks would fit in as either size would meet my safety requirements. For the Andersen chain extensions, I used 3/8” heavy duty twin link clevis repair links with a working load limit of 6600 lbs. Maybe Patriot will chime in with the size he is using with his F250 Tremor that topgun2 referenced above. This LINK will take you a different brand, but it does provide size information for your reference. Mossey

GJ and topgun2, I would suggest you re-think you F150 safety chain connection. The quick links you are using are rated at 3300 lbs. WLL and I believe a single trailer safety chain should be rated for the weight of the entire trailer. I am sure you have seen postings here on the forum about the Anderson WDH's with chain extensions connected with 3/8” quick links failing. Have you explored hammer links? If not take a look below to see an example and compare the safe WLL. They would solve your F150 safety chain connection safely. Mossey

The GFCI outlet is under the dinette in my 2017 LE2. I’m not sure where it is in a 2021, so you may have to look around. Do you know how to turn the inverter on? I believe there is a remote panel or display that should be active, maybe above the dinette. Mossey

I don’t pay too much attention to the temperature or pressure readings while the trailer is parked because I usually turn the monitor off shortly after arriving at a campsite. I really don’t think it matters as long as they were within the target parameters when I turn it off. I do know that the monitor reads each sensor in 5 second intervals and any changes are updated within a short distance of travel. If I drove 5 miles at 60 mph and didn’t see any change in temperature or pressure, I would be concerned. And I really think I need a TPMS when the trailer is moving. Mossey

Not on my TST system. I just turn on the monitor and it hunts around the airwaves and finds each sensor. And then the monitor continues to receive a data signal from each sensor. If you already have your system, you can go through the pairing sequence before hand and put them on your tow vehicle and test them before you pickup your Ollie. Just follow the setup instructions and call their support line if you run into any difficulties. Mossey

And one last thought, it may have been an installation error. So try remounting the pump a 1/2” north, south, east or west of it’s present location with new coarse thread screws. Put a washer on top off the rubber feet to help control the depth of the screw so it doesn’t penetrate the plastic wood entirely. If the screw passes through the board completely and hits the fiberglass, it could strip the hole in the board. Use a screwdriver and not a screw gun so you have a little more feel. Maybe even try some test screws for practice. Kreg pocket hole screws for soft wood might be a solution. My pump is mounted with lathe screws and hasn’t failed yet. Mossey

My local Home Depot carries Starboard. Mossey

I think a spare pump is a good idea. It's better to buy it when you don’t need it with the supply chain issues we are experiencing now. But I have a few questions about your existing pump. Do you experience low water pressure at the kitchen and bathroom sinks and the inside and outside showers as well as the toilet? Do you have good pressure while using the city water connection or is it only while using the fresh water tank and pump? If your pump is original equipment, there should be a filter before the pump which would prevent plastic from getting into the pump. Have you cleaned the filter? Mossey

Yep, there should bolts in those holes, the vertical angle supports the battery box. And your right about nuts and washers being MIA. If you can see through any of the holes, you might try a drift pin to line up one set of holes and get a bolt into the other set. Mossey

I have used a piece of oak to mount a battery cutoff switch and I really don’t see any problems with it. If that board rots, I definitely have bigger problems. Whichever lumber, plastic or wood I use, I put stainless t-nuts on the backside and use pan head machine screws to mount the device. Mossey

And all this time I thought we were OTTO'S. Mossey

Looks like you already found the seals. Mossey

Our 2 dogs have a combined weight of about 35 pounds, but I did have the pleasure of sharing 7 years of my life with a 150 pound Irish Wolfhound. But that was in the 70's and before Ollie's. I don’t have any real world experience with sharing an Ollie with a large dog, but I think most dog owners would do anything necessary to accommodate their best friends. Our dog is movement and other animal reactive, so we like campsites on the perimeter of campgrounds to reduce his stimulation. Our female is 15 and pretty much blind and mostly deaf and can’t get in or out of the Ollie by herself and we carry her in and out. I’m sure you’ll adjust and make it work just like you do anywhere else. Mossey

I also have an adjustable regulator and I set it at 55 lbs because that is also the capacity of the onboard pump. That being said, I rarely use the city water connection. I use the pump and fresh water at least 95% of the time, because when I would use the city water connection, I always forgot to turn off the water supply when leaving the trailer for any period of time. I would also like to know if the pump failed as soon as possible. Mossey

I also have an extendable ladder but it is a different brand. I looked at yours on Amazon and noticed that it features a 1 touch retraction button that is black and is used when it fully extended. I also noticed a red button that appears to be under the steps and it may operate the plunger or self-locking mechanism that extends into the upright supports. Have you tried the red buttons? There are numerous complaints about pinched fingers so be careful anytime you are extending and retracting. You might try operating the red buttons while it is laying flat instead of upright. It could be dirt or corrosion that is causing a binding condition. I don’t think I would use oil as a lubricant, but dish soap might be worth a try. Mossey

MrLynn, I bought a used 2017 LE2 in January 2018 with the standard bed configuration. It did not work for us and we quickly started leaving the big table behind. We experimented with sleeping arrangements and I found that sleeping across the back bench worked best for me, but I am 6'. I spoke Oliver service, made an appointment and they converted it over the twin bed configuration at a cost of around $2000 with the night stand, electrical AC outlets and DC circuit with USB and 12v outlets. I certainly could have completed this project myself if I had thought of it and when I read AndrewK's post about completing this mod, it was a "duh" moment, like why didn’t I think of that. So I say go for it, if you can find one that you like. But I do believe your chances are better in finding a twin bed than a standard these days as they are much more popular. Mossey

I wasn’t trying to correct you or JD, I was just confused. I thought maybe you guys had different pumps than I had. Thanks for clearing it up for me, Mossey

This is the second mention of an impeller in the fresh water pump in the last 2 weeks. What kind of pump are you using because my 2017 LE2 OE Shurflo 4008-101-A65 is a diaphragm pump and I have never seen an impeller while servicing it? Mossey