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    Hummer Electric Truck

    in Towing an Oliver

    Posted

    I don’t pay too much attention to tow vehicle topics on the forum, but I am watching the Tampa Bay Rays in the World Series and just saw the Hummer Electric Truck commercial.  I didn’t remember seeing any discussion about it here previously, so I searched the forum and didn’t see any topics about it here.  This surprised me because you guys are normally pretty talkative about trucks and I think any truck with 1000 HP might get at least a whisper, even if it is electric.

    Mossey

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    Emptying Holding Tanks . . . . .

    in General Discussion

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    4 hours ago, Susan Huff said:

    I assume the "no fuss flush" detail G is where you hook up a hose to flush the black tank.  The diagram makes it appear that connection is near the black tank at the front of the trailer.  Is that where you access it or is it actually in the utility center at the rear of the trailer?

    The black tank flush hose connection is located in the area of the forward dinette seat at the bottom of the hull.
    Mossey

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    Any ideas on warming the bathroom and closet?

    in Ollie Modifications

    Posted · Edited by mossemi
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    15 hours ago, Susan Huff said:

    Not the same, but I heard Oliver is installing a different bathroom roof vent in the 2021 model.  Maxxfan, but don't know the model.  No matter which model, it should be bigger than the previous little round fan, so that's good.

    I’ll bet you a cup of coffee that it will be either of these MaxxFan models if in fact your information is correct.

    Mossey

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    Winterizing for a Maine winter.

    in General Discussion

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    57 minutes ago, GAP said:

    I've been searcging the forum for info from folks that use their Olivers in deep cold.  Haven't found anything yet.

    Try searching for the word skiing.  Then sort through the 27 responses for member DonnaDuane.  Send him a PM and he might be able to help with your request.

    Mossey

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    2 inch bike rack receiver

    in Ollie Modifications

    Posted

    15 hours ago, CarperDiem said:

    Stromberg Carlson CC-275 steel bike bunk installs on the front hitch above the propane tanks.  Has anyone had any luck with this option?

    My measurements tell me that the propane tank cover is too tall for the bike bunk to fit over it.  You could move it forward to just behind the jack and your bikes would be forward of the jack.  The real problem is the A-frame mounting requires notching the fiberglass.

    And the bike bunk is rated for 100 lbs which you have already stated is useless.

    Mossey

    A raised receiver on the “A” frame is the perfect place to put your bikes. Our Bike Bunk allows any RV approved bike rack designed for a 2″ receiver to fit. Your application will be determined by the turning radius and positioning of the rack. Supports up to 100 lbs.

    Critical Dimensions:
    33.5″ from the top of your trailer A-frame to the top of the Bike Bunk cross tube, 29” from the top of your trailer A-frame to the bottom of the receiver tube on the cross tube.  Due to the bent design on the vertical bent posts, lower pockets can be mounted on your A-frame at widths varying from 14″ to 55″. Accommodates max A-frame bar height of 6″.

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    Electrical System Failure

    in Mechanical & Technical Tips

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    3 hours ago, TerryOBrien said:

    Two days ago while towing my 2015 Legacy Elite II the electrical connector cable and plug that attaches the trailer to the car came loose.  It was destroyed after being dragged on the ground for about 75 miles.  I had the cable repaired but the electrical system in the trailer doesn't work whether or not the trailer is connected to the car.   When I entered the trailer after discovering the problem there was an electrical burning smell.  I spent the night in a campground with an electrical hookup but when I plugged the trailer in to the outlet at the campground the electrical system in the trailer still did not work.  My question is whether anyone has any idea of what electrical component is likely damaged/broken and where to start the troubleshooting process?  What components need to be examined/tested?  Thanks.

    I am attaching a couple of photos for your information.  One is specific to the 12v DC cord that connects to the tow vehicle.  The other is of the 120v AC wiring.

    From your description of the results of the incident, I would expect that the was a short in the 12v DC system created by the damaged cable or plug.

    Was the plug replaced?

    Was the cable replaced or a damaged portion cutoff?

    Do you have the skill set and tools to do any testing?

    I am not sure about a 2015 LE2 but the following applies to my 2017 LE2.

    There are 12v DC breakers in the attic, which is the upper cabinet above the back window.

    There are also 12v DC fuses and 120v AC  breakers under the dinette.

    Can you verify if they are working?

    We will await your response.

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    6V AGM replacement options

    in General Discussion

    Posted

    On 10/1/2020 at 4:33 PM, mjrendon said:

    Thank you to everyone that replied.  I am going to cancel the order for the BB GC2 cells. I have measured my tray/compartment and it has inside dimensions of 14"W x 21"D x 12.75H to the aluminum block for the door latch.

    Overland's photo verifies that the standard batteries work without any modifications, other than the custom cables needed for the connections.  Does that black tubing contain the main lines to the distribution panel and solar?

    There certainly no end to the different types of lugs in the link that bhncb posted. What tooling is needed to make your own battery cables? 

     

     

     

     

    I installed 2 standard Battle Born batteries, but prepared for a 3rd in the future.  One problem I ran into was with the positive battery cable would not lay correctly with a straight lug.  I replaced it with a 45° lug which routed the cable toward the cable gland instead of the back wall, which reduced the strain on the battery terminal.

    Good luck,

    Mossey

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    6V AGM replacement options

    in General Discussion

    Posted

    1 hour ago, rideandfly said:

    mjrendon,

    Appreciate information on Progressive Dynamics module. Replaced our Progressive module during 2017, so will check if we will need to buy a new Progressive module when we upgrade to Lithium batteries.

    Thanks,

    I’m not sure if you were asking for information about PDI or not, but the following link will provide some additional information.  Their phone support is excellent and a call provided all the information I needed.

    https://www.progressivedyn.com/support-manuals-troubleshooting-guides/

    The previously posted picture for Leisure Time Distributing has a phone number in it and they are very helpful and a great company to deal with.

    Mossey

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    Elite II rear receiver option

    in Towing an Oliver

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    2 hours ago, Dean said:

    If you price square aluminum tubing and calculate the materials cost you will discover the smaller ID was a lot cheaper to produce.  

    I would guess from the above statement that you have never seen the 1.25" attachment point of the rear receiver Oliver is installing.  I don’t know anything about the cost of 2” aluminum tubing, but I would guess that there is about 3 times as much aluminum in Oliver’s version of the 1.25" receiver than there is in a 2" tube of the same length with a .25" wall thickness.

    Mossey

    Counter/tabletop Options

    in General Discussion

    Posted

    26 minutes ago, Overland said:

    I'm pretty sure that Oliver was using a local carpenter for their wood accents.  Personally, I prefer the wood, finish, etc. of what Foy does to what Oliver used to offer.  That, or something like the teak Lagun table upgrades out there.

    Maybe some sweet talk would get Foy to make a full upgrade package in Mahogany or Teak.  

    Funny you should mention Foy's woodworking.  He showed off his wooden night stand, pantry, microwave and dinette tops at the non rally last week.  So I think the patterns are already created and he would probably put that together as a package.  He follows the Oliver Facebook page more than the forum, so reach out to him there and ask if would make a custom order for you.

    Mossey

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    My Grey Water Tank will not drain but trickle out and does not seem to empty

    in General Discussion

    Posted

    I admit that it’s nice to find the dump station empty and no one waiting, so don’t rush the process and make a mistake if someone is waiting behind you.  They'll get their turn.  And remember, if I am in your way while driving down the road causing you to flash your lights or beep your horn, I think to myself, if you had just left 5 minutes earlier, we wouldn’t have even met.

    I do find it quite common that the driveway to the dump stations often slopes in the wrong direction and the front of the trailer is lower than the rear.  I sometimes raise the front of the trailer with the front jack while still attached.  And on occasion, I have used leveling ramps to raise the rear of the tow vehicle.

     

    Mossey

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    Really basic question

    in Towing an Oliver

    Posted

    Your math looks okay, but your 5000-8000 lbs. values are the problem.  I’m not sure where you got those numbers, but they are partially incorrect and I am confussed with the cast iron thingy term.  You maybe referring to the Bulldog hitch.

    My 2017 Legacy II weighed 5180 lbs. leaving the factory including the Bulldog hitch before I put anything into it.  I know there are some heavy Ollies on the road, but that is by owner choice not Oliver design.  I am sure there will be other responses tomorrow.

    Mossey

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    WHAT'S YER' HULL NUMBER

    in General Discussion

    Posted

    Sherry said:

    That fuzzy puppy in the loving arms of the boy in red is my dog Livvy, at her first Tampa Rv Supershow.

    Krunch and I met Larry and Betty at a I-75 rest area after they left the Supershow in 2015.  He showed us the new LEII they were traveling around with  promoting Oliver Travel Trailers.  Did they make more than one trip to Tampa?
    He and Betty are great Oliver Ambassadors.

    Mossey

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