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  1. Truma usage question - I only turn on the Truma unit when I need hot water (for example morning shower), then turn it off after use.  Is this the proper way to use the Truma, or, should I leave it on all the time while camping?

     

     

     

     

  2. Renegade - the FSU mascot.  Growing up in a small town west of Tallahassee and graduating from FSU many, many years ago, I can appreciate your concerns with FSU football program.  But, we did have a fun ride with Mike Martin recently.  I look forward to hearing comparisons Airstream to Oliver - I almost went Airstream but the Oliver was my overwhelming choice - we acquired Hull #444 in April 2019.  Actually selected garnet and gold (somewhat) as our stripe colors (my wife is an AL fan, so we are proud of that program too).  Welcome to the Oliver community.

     

     

     

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  3. Since you mentioned pets inside and the possibility of the AC going off, let me share a gadget shared with me by KountryKamper - SensorPush.  With two monitors, the Gateway, and internet connection using my Verizon Mifi Jetpack8800L, I can monitor temp and humidity inside refrigerator and at the dinette table from any remote location using a iPhone app.  The  gadget stores data in the Cloud (no service required) so able to see trends.  Very fun gadget and allows monitoring Oliver temps remotely.

     

     

     

     

  4. Had the pleasure of setting up camp Lake Seminole, FL, COE campground during a Mayfly hatch.  Fortunately, they do not bite, but, quite the nuisance.  Camping in FL this time of year, everything bites or bothers.  and, can fill up a 5-gallon bucket with AC condensate in no time from the humidity.  The entire campground lost power my last night - fortunately I had my Honda 2200i and the EasyStart (Quickstart?) option to run AC using my 2200i honda generator.

     

     

     

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  5. I really like the Level Mate Pro and iPhone app.  No need to get out of TV, the app lets me know how many inches to get level, and riding up onto the Andersen leveler (banana shaped leveler) until reaching the perfect level.  Very good leveling system, no bubbles needed.

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  6. Wish you folks would quit placing these wonderful Ollie additions on the forum - now I have to purchase this clock.  What a great addition.  Father's Day gift to myself. A recent visitor to my Ollie mentioned the Oliver interior resembles a boat (so, this nautical clock will help to reinforce that reaction).

  7. I am really naïve about the solar capabilities (or not) of the Oliver.  I purchase the Oliver solar panels but in my very brief time of ownership have not used them (the camping we have done thus far has included hookups).  My question - I have a plug in on the side of my Oliver for additional solar (I guess portable kits?).  How much more solar can I get form this side plug-in and why would that not be a good way to increase solar capacity?   The roof-mounted Oliver provided option is 340watt, I did upgrade to the four 6V AGM batteries, will a plug-in solar portable add-on require more battery or a more robust solar controller?  No that I am currently in the market, but, just trying to understand.

  8. Not sure this is the best topic category to place this suggestion, but since you folks are discussing refrigerators, here goes.

     

    I just noticed my 2019 Oliver LE2 (Hull#444) Norcold Refrigerator outside vent door was missing one of the two plastic vent door clamps.  I found this on Amazon and suggest folks order a spare or two unless someone has devised a better way to keep the vent door in place.

     

     

     

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  9. Attached photo of my Remotes.  The only remote not in my 2109 Oliver LE2 when picked up April 2019 (Hull#444) is the Roku remote.  My young adult tech-savy kids shared with me the wonderous world of Roku - With internet connection through either my WifiRanger or my Verizon Jetpack 8800L, I am able to watch an incredible amount of TV (including my ESPN channels).  Not sure why would ever need satellite dish (except possible for those areas where internet is not available).

     

    Anyway, I seem to have two removes for my Jensen setup - one for the TV and one for the Jensen stereo system (I can not use either very well).

     

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  10. I have the 2019 new Jensen and struggle with it too (but, I struggle with all technology, so, it is definitely me).  I will be at the Mothership July 15 (small amount of warranty work) and plan to get one of those young techie types to show me how to work the remotes.  Seems I have a TV remote, Jensen remote, ROKU remote (I did that one),  MaxFan remote, and power awning remote.  May have missed a remote or two, not in the Oliver counting remotes at the moment.  Drawer full of Remotes and packs of batteries to keep all the Remotes fed.

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  11. On page 2 of the document (not attached) it states the Towing Capacity with tow package and standard size gas tank is 9900lbs, which represents my Tundra.  With a stated Towing Capacity of 9900lbs, the GCWR of 16,000lbs, and the GVWR of 7100lbs, it is confusing to know which number is the most meaningful?

  12. the link within the body of the text opens the MS Excel sheet fine for me.  I am barely able to maneuver with Windows, someone else will need to help with recommendations using Mac to open an Excel file.  In my experience, Microsoft and Apple don't play well together.

     

    Not sure you are missing very much not being able to access my Excel sheet.  I believe there are on-line calculation tools for determining payloads.  I built the sheet simply for me to play around with payloads to determine the effect on towing.  Attached is a picture of the sheet using my payloads.

     

     

     

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  13. Nan

     

    I interpret the same as you.   The GCWR of 16,000 lbs. certainly seems adequate.  If the Oliver and the Tundra are each loaded to their respective GVWR (7100lbs + 7000lbs = 14,100lbs) this is still less than the GCWR of 16,000lbs.  HOWEVER, there are folks on this forum much more capable than me for interpreting this Tundra spec sheet and providing opinion - others, please offer your knowledge on this subject.

     

    Originally, as I struggled with understanding payload considerations, I built the attached Excel spreadsheet.  My apologies for the layout (I realize it is confusing).   In general, any yellow-shaded cell requires an entry and the blue cells have formulas, and the orange cells provide results.  You are able to test various payload weights and the Excel sheet will determine if the weights are within limits.

     

     

     

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  14. One more truck picture of the Tundra towing our 24ft boat.  For me, the Oliver is easier to tow than the boat (although both are easy).  According to the onboard computer system, we get around 10 to 11 mpg towing either (surprisingly, the Oliver weighs more but gets slightly better fuel economy).  Normally, we get around 16 mpg around town without towing anything (Toyota is not the best half-ton fuel economy, but, I have always replied if worried about fuel economy get a Prius).

     

    My apologies for sideways picture.  Since taking this picture I have learned with Apple iPhone X you must hold the phone horizontal (not vertical) when taking picture else the inserted picture on this forum will be sideways.  I have not figured out how to rotate it for the forum, but I have learned to take pictures holding the iPhone horizontal.

     

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  15. For some reason, I cannot save PDF to the forum so can be opened.  Attached are pictures of the PDF for 2015 Tundra specs.  Possibly someone can advise me how to save a PDF to the forum?

     

    Ken

     

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  16. Nan

     

    This Tundra is a pleasure to drive and a truck is so very convenient, even without an Oliver.  My wife (Karren) is a Master Gardener and steals my truck to haul her plants and gear in the back. We added a LEER topper, with carpet and sliding pet screen windows for our dog (he loves jumping into the back and going for a ride).  I am certain you will be just fine in this Tundra and likely wonder how you ever got along without a truck in your life.  This truck is in excellent health - everything dealer serviced and well kept (I have all the service records).  Not a bit of trouble.

     

    As for towing an Oliver with this truck, we do just fine, but, I have decided to upgrade to a 3/4 ton (have never owned a 3/4 diesel and want to upgrade muscle to see how I like it).  I have been warned of the downsides of the 3/4 ton diesel - the ride will "stiffer", the truck is bigger and more to handle, and diesel is higher maintenance and more costly.  But like you, in this stage of my life I feel like taking a plunge.

     

    I am certain you are quite capable of towing an Oliver.  For me, it was a little intimidating at first, but, take your time with everything and do not get in a rush.  My kids tell me I am a slow old man when I drive, but I like it that way.  No reason to rush.  When towing the Oliver, I usually press the Tundra "Tow Mode"  button and set my cruise control on 60 mpg.  I like interstate travel because for me it is easier.  I do use the Andersen weight distribution system and highly recommend you do so with this truck.  In my opinion (and there are many opinions about this),  any half-ton truck should use this system when towing the Oliver.  Once I upgrade to the 3/4 ton truck I will evaluate the need, but, will likely continue to use the Andersen (it really is not any trouble once you get used to it).

     

    This forum is excellent for assisting you with your new adventure.  If you should decide to go with a 3/4 ton, no worries about the Tundra - I will have no trouble selling it (this truck is an excellent bargain for the quality and the price).  Do not feel obligated to purchase this truck - I only offered because I know it is a great used truck and you were searching.  Please give careful consideration to the payload issue.  Any half-ton, and in particular a Tundra, has a limit to the payload it will carry.  The GVWR for my Tundra is rated at 7100lbs.  The GVWR for the OliverII is 7000lbs.  Attached is a spec sheet for the Tundra in case others on the forum want to provide thoughts regarding this truck towing an Oliver.    For me, the 3/4 ton eliminates worries about payload and mountain towing so I can carry all my wonderful stuff and not think twice about payload.  With the Tundra, although  it will tow just fine, you do need to think about payload.

     

     

     

     

     

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  17. Did not realize - I simply want to tow my OliverII from campsite to campsite across the east, and occasionally the west.  Not much (if any) off-roading left in me.  My personal reference, I prefer Toyota (my family has been through many: Tundra, Highlander, Tacoma, Lexus) but my current truck (5.7L Tundra) is the most powerful Toyota has to offer. So, in my desire to get a more capable TV for the payload and ease of towing, got to switch brands.  Personally, not a Ford person but open to just about any other.  That 2020 GMC Duramax looks intriguing. Looking at a few during the Rally almost convinced me, but, have not written the check yet.

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