Galway Girl

On the road at Kartcher cavern SP in AZ. Since we are here for a week, I decided to Replace all tires and installed 4 new shocks at 50k miles. At same time checked springs for wear /cracks and re-lubed all Zerks. The tires had simply aged out but one in particular had an odd scalloping wear pattern. (Cause was a slightly loose bearing castle nut on that right/front wheel.) The shocks were getting a bit rusty and I decided to change as prevention. ( All 4 seemed functional upon removal.) Since the original tires were 16” LT Michelin, I stuck with the brand and now run: Michelin Agilis Cross Climate LT225 /75 R16 115R E1 BSW Shock replacement is: Monroe Magnum RV 555001 I was able to get the tires at a local Discount Tire in Sierra Vista. ( took 3 in one day and 2 the next as we had chores in town. ) Ordered shocks online and shipped to my sisters who we visited on the way here. Shocks went on quickly once the unit was jacked up so suspension was hanging. All set for the next stage of our trip where we will meet up with several owners at Ladybird Johnson for the Eclipse.

in case folks wonder about the data on receiver hitch. Here are two labels from trucks we’ve pulled out EII with. The F150 required the Anderson Hitch, the F350 has plenty of margin and automatic auto-sway control so no sway or load leveler hitch needed. F150 Hitch Label F350 Hitch Label

Example of the great silencing of Oliver. Recorded this at a campground next to I-90 near Seattle. audio file here…about 1:34 Quiet%20Oliver.wav Craig

What year is that trailer? Looks like maybe a 2017.

We were traveling on I-8 in Arizona heading eastbound to Organ Pipe Cactus NM and spotted 2 Oliver’s Westbound and 2 in the campground when we arrived. On road spotted: Westbound, before Yuma, Blue & Grey logo towed by grey F150 Near exit 67 I8 Az , Gold logo pulled by white Mercedes suv Two others in Twin peaks CG , Gary Foy Lin a 2022 pulled by F150 hybrid. tbd other unit. tgats more sittings in one day than the whole time from Sept 2023 to today Craig hull 505 - Galway Girl

An alternate method for Dometic awning is to mark and drill 2 holes farther down the mounting rails. Then usea thread tap to make threaded holes then bolt on the Starlink holder as shown below. this creates a low profile for the mount.

We’re 505, 999 ahead of you. Wonder who will be 1000 (hull 1505). craig

I’ve recently had an issue with the wiring on my ARE Canopy. It took a lot of emails and time with ARE to share the wiring diagram for the lights. Thought I would share here just in case any Oliver owner needs the info. ARE directs buyers through the dealer network for parts and info like this. Each dealer is pot luck on support and trying to attain a simple diagram was a major feat, especially while traveling. To get a response, I had to share the SN of the canopy, show receipts of part orders from a dealer before ARE sent the diagram. The replacement parts are not shipped with any instructions or indication as what connects to what and caused me 3 weeks of delay. I appreciate Oliver support more each day.

As a safety check as you contact Oliver. There have been a few of those under the dinette transfer switches that failed due to loose wiring connections inside and had thus melted internal wiring. Transfer relay wires can wiggle loose and cause the switch to toggle back and forth when power is applied. To check, you would need to disconnect from shore power and generator, then open the transfer switch box to check if its connections are tight and no smoked wiring.

I was able to re-use 2 (+) cables that were on the batteries and those coming into the battery bay from the inside connections. I had to make 2 new ground cables for the battery as they were farther apart for the new batteries. I also added a common bus bar for all grounds as I installed a Victron smart shunt for measuring battery bank status.

In this blog post I cover the many aspects of a Agm to lithium conversion including a discussion of the 7 pin wire disconnection and dc-dc converter installation. Hope it’s of some use. https://4-ever-hitched.com/ggs-blog/f/lithium-battery-upgrade Craig

Heads up: It could be impossible for CGI to do the treatment at Ladybird Park for the 3 days adjacent to the eclipse (if at all). Just suggesting CGI check if Ladybird Park park policy allows services including cleaning limited at that time .

Thanks for the tips. Did the mod today in < 30 minutes. I used a 5/32" bit instead of the 11/64" the instructions suggested as having a bit more metal for the self tappers to bite into was needed. Here's my blog post including details. https://4-ever-hitched.com/ggs-blog/f/adding-friction-door-hinges-for-wind-protection Craig

My data for your inclusion: One other piece of data that would be great in the set is the sticker payload.... in this case our F350 has a factory sticker Payload of 3440 Lbs.

Updated Fredericksburg visitor video on Eclipse planning: https://youtu.be/2RR49lrZsfk

We cover the 10 choice requirements in our blog here: https://4-ever-hitched.com/ggs-blog/f/how-did-we-choose-an-oliver-travel-trailer

Just did a whole series of articles on mods/accessories here on our Hull 505 *Galway Girl* blog fyi. link: Galway Girls Blog 7

Hull 505 - Reports back Our SN for the failed unit was Hull 505 - SN DLE 60C - 29289053.. Another SN reported is.... Hill 1125 - S/N DLE 60C - 32153014 There were other reports before and after hull 505. Maybe Truma needs to reveal and report all suspect unit S/N to NHTSA?

Maybe this... We use one of these Hasko cup holders in our Bathroom for toothbrushes. They have a strong suction cup that sticks like crazy to the Ollie fiberglass. It can pivot a bit for adjustment on the curved wall. It comes with the cup but it can be removed and a typical store water bottle fits. It's called the HASKO accessories - Suction Cup Toothbrush Holder We feature it in our blog here along with other suction cup storage holders. https://4-ever-hitched.com/ggs-blog/f/our-top-6---storage-products

We have CPAP machines, so we sleep head to rear as our machines sit on the middle storage cubby. Our rear console also has AC , DC, and USB outlets on both sides so it works best for us to head rearward. CS

Welcome to the family. Maybe we'll see you in Texas in April during the Eclipse. We'll be at Lady Bird Johnson RV Park in Fredericksburg. Check out our BLOG below our signature for some sites we've traveled in our Oliver and news on the Eclipse. Craig & Rose Hull 505

In our case Truma kept pointing at Oliver. But once they got my failed unit back they changed their tune. Final Update: Upon factory inspection by Truma of the failed unit. They reported back to Oliver that the issue was with some improperly torqued connections inside the water heater, caused by improperly calibrated production tools at Truma. So they have fully refunded the cost of my repair. I don't know if NHTSA is taking any action, but I'll report back the results I heard from Oliver and Truma. I suggest anyone with fire issues turn it in on the NHTSA website.

For those planning to be in the area around Fredericksburg for the Eclipse, I've updated our Blog Pages to include an informational section on the Eclipse, including a link to NASA's Eclipse page. Here's the link to the blog: https://4-ever-hitched.com/eclipse-2024 Craig & Rose

Excerpt from the PDF above about visiting the area of the Eclipse: Tips for Visitors Eclipse Begins: Monday, April 8, 2024, at 12:15 p.m. to 2:56 p.m. CT - Total Eclipse visible from 1:32 p.m. to 1:37 p.m. An􀆟cipated Community Impact Days: Thursday, April 4, 2024 - Tuesday, April 9, 2024 Gillespie County’s popula􀆟on of approximately 27,000 people is expected to swell to 100,000+ during the impact period. It is best to arrive early, come prepared, and have reasonable expectations, given the situation. The Texas Hill Country is a beautiful, unique place, but please keep local hazards in mind and always know your surroundings. While Visitng During the Eclipse Impact Days: • Do not think, “We’ll just pick up what we need when we get there.” Supplies, cash, fuel, and restaurant meals may be limited or have long lines due to high demand. • Think about your personal safety and security: o Have a good communication plan with your family members. Cell service may be limited due to the increased volume. Have an out of area friend or family member you can check in with if you get separated. Pick a landmark where you can reunite if you get separated in a crowd. o Do not leave valuables in your vehicles. Think through your security plan and how to keep important items secure, i.e. cell phones, telescopes, binoculars, wallets, etc. • Make sure your vehicle/RV has been serviced and you are all fueled up and ready to go (gas, propane, etc.). • Help us keep our communities and public areas clean and safe; follow the rule “Pack it in, Pack it out!” What to Bring with You: • Eclipse viewing glasses • Water (plenty of it) • First Aid Kit • Necessary medications for you and your pets • Cash (ATMs may be limited during this time) • Sunscreen • Sunglasses • Hat/Visor • Comfortable walking shoes • Folding chairs • Jacket or sweatshirt (Texas weather is unpredictable) • Snacks/food for the hours, days you plan to be with us • Prepaid phone card - if you need to call long distance and cellular service is not available • Maps of the area if you need directions (print your directions and bring them with you); your cellular service may be limited during heaviest impact times