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Has anyone used the GM camera system - You purchase the GM camera package (GM Auxiliary Trailer Camera (Part #85825715) that plugs into vehicle wiring system adjacent to the 7 pin. If so, how did you route the wire, and how does the system work for you?

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double hull (Only two - balance)

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Sorry, I do not have any pics.

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At the very worst, you temp use two bolts in each end. Available almost anywhere fine bolts are sold.

I have been to several COE sites - always top notch. Glad to hear the trend continues.

I spent a LOT of time at the showroom looking at the APEX. There are a few things I liked, but honestly the #1 item keeping me away was the 48-volt Eco flow system. I did some research once I got home and it appears to be quality product. My issue was that the AC runs through the system full time - if you need AC cooling the EF system must be working: the AC running through the inverters. We all use our Olivers differently and times and needs can change - from boondocking to a ritzy RV park in AZ. Long term I could see an extended time in a hot area of the country; I would want my AC running off 120-volt shore power. That and the fact it is a system that is not component driven - but rather a closed system. But that's not my specialty - so I leave it here. I really like the slam latches over the standard ones in an EII. The axles and Alcan leaf springs are another improvement - one that honestly should be standard on all the EII's - that topic for another day. And yeah, the black high Lites appealed to me - call me strange.... The tires - make no sense to me - but what do I know. The solar awnings were also a no go for me. However - I can see as an off the beaten track boondocking rig it makes sense. I preferred the EII with appropriate solar system.

I hate that, I enjoyed his posts.

And that is why I have a small farm - manual labor keeps me sane, and fit! I love the beach - but only if it has really good surf, sitting on the beach not for me. Strange, we may be, but if you think about it, we are just guys who don't accept the status quo as we find it. It is weird to me that one doesn't do all their own labor and explore new to you things. I just returned to the forum so - As for the sharp minded John E Davies, I was sad to see he had left the Oliver family. I enjoyed his posts, the sharp "wit" and all his mods - I did a few mods, used a few product's he suggested. We will have a new EII in March, and I do not plan to make any major changes - a few additions - but not to the core unit. I really find the issues with the leaf springs interesting - I'll keep them in mind each time I do my fuel stop inspections - as I always did.

I never thought about this - great idea. I will try out - soon.

We all use our Oliver's differently, in different environments, with differing expectations, and we all measure standards to those expectations. Four seasons does include "winter" and in this huge continent we can be in south Florida or North Slope Alaska and still be winter- with vastly opposite conditions. I would not expect any Oliver to adequately handle Ice fishing conditions unless modified to do so, nor a Montana winter on a daily basis. So, definitions matter, and four seasons means to me, in stock form, the Oliver (2027 models) will handle a few very cold days below zero, off grid. Late fall, at elevation, its 20 degrees at night - warms to low 50's in day - we get out hike, fish, whatever, and at night we are warm and secure. Snow, rain, ice, in moderation, not an issue. After a few days, we head out to the next spot, similar low temps and warming days. My expectations are met. If you need more - then a specialty product is needed. Yeah but 4 seasons? Ok, got it. I have enough experience in really cold weather - RV, tent, backpacking, - or otherwise to know matching equipment to the conditions is key. My two cents - Oliver within reason is more 4 season capable than most, but it is not a Montana winter home, nor an ice fishing platform in Wisconsin. Perhaps it is a 3.5 season RV? RB

Interesting that the Imperial RVs came out of the Ice Fishing market. Looking at the various models this is the design intent :"Four-season performance is standard. Nearly 3 inches of composite insulation, thermally broken windows, and heated water tanks keep the OB120 functional in extreme temperatures, with the cabin and systems engineered to perform down to -40°F. This cold-weather capability is no accident — it's the direct result of Imperial Outdoors' roots in building ice fishing structures designed to survive Wisconsin winters, applied to the most compact trailer in the lineup."