Geronimo John
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My friendss barn where I park my OE2 is of the same construction design. Even with lean-to wings on both long sides, the barn was showning high wind instability due to not having cross bracing. Summer 2023 we corrected that with a significant amount of them at every corner, and also with horizontal under cross bracing of the trusses above. Easy to do now with the scaffolding!
Great barn design otherwise. Your Ollie and you will love it!
GJ
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2 minutes ago, jd1923 said:
We need the walk-behind trimmer where those who live east would have a lawn mower.
Where I come from, we call yours a "Stump Grinder". LOL.
Seriously, you do have some tough weeds out in the desert. But this is a long way from air compressors.
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On 5/5/2022 at 5:09 PM, Trainman said:
So I will be buying new batteries this week.
With a dead battery, or a Master Battery Switch "OFF", we should not move our trailers.
I believe that all the OTT trailers have the Dexter Emergency Brake magnets connected to the OTT battery bank.
GJ
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On 5/10/2024 at 1:35 AM, Ronbrink said:
Or just a simple cradle resting across the two adjacent pipes.
That's exactly what came to my minds-eye. I remember seeing one of these when I was very young. Upside down it would work great as both a pull out limiter and a support for the plastic. It's called a shoulder yoke. For ease of install way back there, one could use some Gorilla Tape around the ends.
GJ
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But I bet my weed Mil Spec weed killer tool is MUCH faster than yours!
Wait for it!
GJ
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JD:
You take the cake with a "Real Man's" weed wacker!
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3 hours ago, HDRider said:
Does anyone have DEWALT 20V MAX Tire Inflator DCC020IB?
An unbiased review from a dire hard Makita guy.
If I were servicing on a daily basis 55+ PSI tires, I too would get the Milwaukee, despite its much higher price and being less versatile.
But my use is just for my 40 PSI TV & Ollie. So, I'll keep my five year old and still going strong DeWalt team.
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On 6/14/2024 at 2:22 AM, Steph and Dud B said:
if all the above do not work (the valve under the dinette is definitely open but the tank still doesn't drain) you may have a "black pyramid." This is when solid wastes block the outflow pipe. The solution is usually unpleasant: running a snake up the drain to dislodge the blockage, thus releasing all that black tank goodness back down the pipe at you. 🤮
In my SOB previous camper, I had a B.P. A friend suggested your approach and I learned just how fast S*it can travel. Definitely needed a change of cloths.
Instead, pop three or four dishwasher pods into the tank and take it out for a bumpy twisty turney road for 20 miles. Then try again. I'll bet it works.... Unless your B.P. is ancient, like from last year. The refer to Steph's approach. But be faster than I was.............
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On 6/11/2024 at 8:19 AM, Patriot said:
My TV 35” Nitto Ridge Graplers clean up nicely.
You recommended the Nitto's some time ago. I put a set on my TV and LOVE them! Good tire all around. 🙂
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On 6/11/2024 at 10:55 AM, rideadeuce said:Wildpeak A/T 35s on the Tundra have the added Duraspec, which is 3-ply sidewall construction
Thank for the in-depth on the Wildpeak tires. I like the no stone tossing tread and super sidewall design. For that reason I would not put the Nitto's on Ollie. Like mentioned, I want my TV to Tow and my Trailer to Follow without hurting Ollie". And the price is reasonable for E-rated tires.
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On 6/11/2024 at 8:19 AM, Patriot said:
My TV 35” Nitto Ridge Graplers clean up nicely.
You recommended the Nitto's some time ago. I put a set on my TV and LOVE them! Good tire all around. 🙂
GJ
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Jim: Several of us run with 500 pound tongue weights on the OE2. Last year Art and I weighed my tongue weight on a really neat scale for this purpose. Mine was 540 pounds. I travel out west in significant truck and cross winds with never a problem with sway. And with your F-250 why worry about yours in the 600 range? I would not.
GJ
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Claudia:
For sure not a first timer! Good work on the water issue.
Thanks for telling us about the HWT issue. A good tip for sure.
Have a great trip.
GJ
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On 6/2/2024 at 8:38 PM, jd1923 said:
Been reading older Houghton threads here. It seems several have stated the soft start is not required, even off inverter to small generator, please comment. That would be a good save at $350!
Also, what is the Oliver roof thickness at the AC opening? I have not read this being discussed. An option for the "thick roof kit" for >2 3/4". Likely it's less since this has not been mentioned. Thanks
Sorry for the slow response. Getting ready in Hawaii for my 2024 Summer in Ollie trip. Running warp speed for next week or so. So bullets on my end for a while...
- Don't have or need soft start with my Honda EU2200. Will let others with the older Honda EU2000 comment.
- Don't need thick roof kit for OE2 and Houghton.
- Get a manual thermostat for heat. Use old furnace wires and double up on existing Dometic wire to control heat post Houghton install.
- Requires two mods: Thermistor Mod and Fan Relay Mod. doing mine in July.
GJ
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14 hours ago, jd1923 said:
I would connect air to the city inlet at 50-60 PSI and blow air through the cold water lines at all 4 outlets on and off. ... Push to 80 PSI if you have to! PEX IS rated to 100 PSI.
Sorry JD, but I strongly recommend changing your process. Especially to a first timer using high pressure air! Way too much risk for "water hammer" damage. The reason is that with some air and water already in the lines and up to 80 PSI, the air compressor will blast air and water slugs down the lines at high velocity. When they hit a fitting or a closed valve, the inertial forces of the water slugs can cause significant damage.
If using air, start out with 15 psi and flush out all the water. Then move up to 20 PSI repeat working up to 30 PSI MAX. I strongly discourage any air connections beyond 30 PSI. In fact I would never choose to use air pressure at all in my system unless I was blowing out lines that are disconnected at both ends. Just too risky.
GJ
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12 hours ago, csevel said:
btw, the water heater was cleaned in the spring with a new anode. I do it every year without fail.
Could read this two ways. There may be cases where an annual anode replacement is necessary. But for the vast majority of us, we get 3-5 years service from our anodes.
12 hours ago, csevel said:I'm going to do a full winterization vinegar process tomorrow
Assuming you winterize annually 🙂 The "vinegar de-calcification process" is normally not needed every year as well. I do mine every even numbered year (2022, 2024 etc.). Others with soft water use can go years between de-calcifications.
14 hours ago, csevel said:it was hooked up to city water
The following will not help you now, but certainly will be useful as a reminder on how to keep foreign stuff out of our water systems:
- Do you flush out your hose to eliminate spiders and other friends before hooking up to Ollie or the water filter? .
- Do you install your water filter at the trailer and never at the faucet?
- Do you use a water filter EVERY time you fill tanks or hook up to city water?
All of these are good practices all owners should take note of and remember to not do.
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On 10/20/2023 at 1:26 AM, Ronbrink said:
Well, I tend to over-think and over-engineer everything, drives my wife nuts!
Amazingly there is a high percentage of us that also do so, and drive our spouses nuts in the process!
I love watching the craftsmanship that you and the team produce. It is absolutely amazing.
GJ
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Ok. Not going to look like those pictures.
One of the owners who is familiar with the Solar/Litho system of your vintage trailer will need to take over.
Good luck.
GJ
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15 hours ago, GlacierGirl said:
Zamp external port
The Z-amp solar port likely was installed by a previous owner. If so, you'll want to follow the leads inside the trailer and see where they lead you.
If you have a Victron 712 Smart System installed, you'll have a display (on left) and shunt (on right) that looks like these. Very high quality gear.
If the solar port wires go:
A. DIRECTLY to the Litho's battery terminals, then you'll need to rewire them.
B. To the trailer side of your Battery Shunt, then you are golden in two ways. First, your previous owner was a smart person. And You don't need to rewire anything.
Regardless when you get your folding suit cases, you'll want rewire them to both mate up to your solar port.
Not hard to do, but there are several ways to do it.
GJ
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Dead mouse?
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5 hours ago, Galway Girl said:
We just picked a mid point on the chart as a starting point.
What would you run them at?
I may lower the pressure on the next run, but expect some extra heating effects on the tires at that lower psi.
I would consider the MFG recommended pressure chart. For our OE2's at 6,000 pounds less tongue weight divided by 4 OE2 tires the weight is below the chart. That means Michelin is saying use the minimum number listed or 40 PSI.
However if you are running TMPS, and you want a bit more warning time and a tad firmer ride, then I would go with 45 PSI as a Max.
The same logic line for the Defender tires. Here is the Michelin tire pressure chart for ours:
One would deducet using the same logic that 35 psi is their recommended pressure for the Defenders, 40 if you want more TMPS head room. Less off road like going to Tec at Denali AK.
GJ
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4 hours ago, Dave and Kimberly said:
STATUS update: Friday at 12pm...after charging batteries were at 100%. At the moment, three days later batteries are at 98%. A more reasonable loss level. Everything is off, all the 12 volt fuses are pulled and all the breakers are turned off (under the dinette table). I'm going to replace those fuses/turn on breakers.... and continue my search for "what is consuming electric" when everything appears to be OFF?
Good news. Its not likely your batteries. Write down this a a 100% SOC with X amp draw. Then start powering up the individual fuses, letting things stabilize a minute or so and record the event's data. By having the fuse size, what it serves and the change in amp draw, we can all look at the data with you. Even if you run across a monster draw, continue the process for all fuses and circuit breakers with everything off. This will become a reference for many down the road for sure.
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On 6/9/2024 at 2:32 AM, Dave and Kimberly said:
Geronimo John- I'm not familiar with another fuse panel in the attic? Do you mean the rear storage space (above rear window) where the EMS, TV antennae on/off area? Our Ollie is a 2022 if that matters.
yes. Thanks TopGun2! You were close. Was out flying my paraglider.
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Our OE2 Michelin Defenders are still doing well with 40,000 miles. But somewhere down the road I'll need to replace them, as will we all. When that happens, my criterion for our next set of Ollie tires will be based upon the following criterion:
- Toughness for sure. As such, they will be E1 rated.
- Long life.
- Wet and dry road traction. (During our ownership, our OE2 has & never will see snow or ice.)
- Having a tread that will not toss rocks and harm Ollie.
Not off road traction in mud or on hard rock or scree. Why not put such a tire on Ollie as I have on my TV? Because the TV's job is to tow, and the trailer's job is to follow. I don't want my TV following or my Ollie leading.
Of all the tires I have researched this past year, I have t agree that the Agiliss Cross Climate Light Truck E1 rated seems to be to be a great option at this point in time.
However: Accoring to the above posted tire / load chart:
I have to wonder why 55 PSI is suggested as appropriate?
Lets assume we have an average 6000 pound ollie with 10% tongue weight. We have 5400 pounds on four tires = 1350 pounds per tire.
Would therefore the Michelin chart for these tires recommend a PSI of 40 PSI?
Kindly explan why we would want to punish our poor tralier with 55 PSI in the tires.
GJ
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On 6/7/2024 at 4:57 AM, katanapilot said:
This is what is required to replace the engine on a Tundra. I sure would not want this done to my brand new truck.
Ditto for the Ford cam phaser issue.
Sorry JD, but I strongly recommend changing your process. Especially to a first timer using high pressure air! Way too much risk for "water hammer" damage. The reason is that with some air and water already in the lines and up to 
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Buying anything that increases the trailer height would not be a positive move for many of us. Weight, width, length all to a point, would be less so.
GJ