Galway Girl
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In all the manuals and online schematics, I seem to be missing diagrams for the two automatic switches that are on board our Elite II (2019)
1) The auto-cutover switch which is in place when a front connection ports optioned into the trailer. The switch inputs appear to come from Shore Power Input or Front Option Input. From the inputs the switch makes the choice which is powered and the output goes to the load center.
2) When installing the Xantrex Prosine Inverter I see a switch, but I'm trying to figure out input/outputs. It looks like one input is FROM the inverter, the other input I can't tell....the OUTPUT of the switch I assume goes to the load center?
Am I interpreting this correctly?
Thanks for any inputs.
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Here's a youtube video from Engineering Explained that describes the actual requirements for Truck Tow Capacity Measurements per SAE J2807.
This video explains how all truck manufacturers now test their vehicles to the same standard for tow ratings.
It also shows actual results for a RAM 3500 dually in fully loaded conditions.
Link1:
- This is the description of the tests and real calculations.Link2:
...Takes you to TFL Trucks web page showing other tests at the proving grounds and RAM Engineers describing the industry requirements.Enjoy...
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Fantastic...inspirational!
Thanks for posting.
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I picked up my Oliver Elite II in Aug 2019. I noticed yesterday that the Transfer Switch case was a bit loose.
It turns out two of the plastic molded tabs that are used for mounting the case had broken, so the case would not be secure for travel.
I alerted Oliver Service, and contacted Progressive Dynamics.
They immediately agreed to send me an exchange switch unit...and I'll ship back the defective unit.
Here's a picture showing where the tabs broke. I don't know why/how those tabs broke, but when I put in the new switch, I'm considering also using some 3M 4100 to hold the switch case down to the mounting board...(along the edge so I can cut it with a knife if needed.)
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Truma updated their website and they are starting to post how to's...using an Oliver as their model.
Here's the youtube link:
My 2019 Instructions are still the "corrected" version....
Is the final story now set? I wait to see if Truma posts an updated winterization video.
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I thought I would share the BLOG my wife and I created showing the trip to pickup our Oliver Elite II - (Hull 505).
We did the trip in early August 2019.
The way the blog is setup you can click on the links at the top of the page to see either the "Trip to Hohenwald" ...or..."Jump to the trip home"
(The pickup is on the first page of the "Trip Home" section.
This should work on either a computer display...or a phone...
I give this link to prospective buyers when they come visit to see our Oliver.
Here's the link...
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Thanks for the excellent posting and the info on Glacier. We plan to go there next year about the same time.
What dates range did this trip cover? I'm trying to figure out how late into September this trip can be executed.
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2019-Elite-II-Augmented-Plumbing-Diagrams.pdf
I had been trying to figure out the same thing as both Cedar Forks and GeronimoJohn...so I combined together the works from GeronimoJohn and Cedar Forks along with the original 2019 Elite II Factory Plumbing Diagrams into a complete PDF.
(I also have this as a powerpoint , .ppt file)
Submitting for your use or comments.
Repeat ...I think this only works for the 2019 Elite II.
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I’ve done a modification to add an Optronics 7-Way trailer harness plug protector.
Here’s the link to the part I used from e-trailer.(Including shipping and tax < $10
https://www.etrailer.com/Trailer-Plug-Covers/Optronics/ACP7B.html
7 Way Plug Protector - by Optronics
And here’s where I mounted it…on the back of my Tongue Box.
I used stainless #10 bolts to mount the unit.
It could be mounted with zip ties to the bottom of the tongue as well if you don’t want to drill holes.
The cover is a semi rigid type of rubber material but with enough flex to make it easy to insert or remove with one hand.
In any case, I switched to this after my original “rubber cover” leaked.
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I've done a modification to add an Optronics 7-Way trailer harness plug protector.
Here's the link to the part I used from e-trailer.(Including shipping and tax < $10
https://www.etrailer.com/Trailer-Plug-Covers/Optronics/ACP7B.html
And here's where I mounted it...on the back of my Tongue Box.
I used stainless #10 bolts to mount the unit.
It could be mounted with zip ties to the bottom of the tongue as well if you don't want to drill holes.
The cover is a semi rigid type of rubber material but with enough flex to make it easy to insert or remove with one hand.
In any case, I switched to this after my original "rubber cover" leaked.
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John,
Thanks for the tips...I'll clean and seal it later today.
I'll also be using a couple zip ties to make a simple holder on the tongue under the "basket" so I can stow the plug our of the rain.
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see Updates belowUpdate: some have reported back that the holder now shipping doesn’t fit the new 7pin plugs Oliver now uses. The plugs a MM bigger than the holder.
An alternative is to tuck your 7 pin up under the fiberglass cowling on the tongue. The 7 pin fits snugly there out of the rain for storage.
This afternoon my wife said....
"I noticed thetail lights of the trailer on this morning.It's not hooked to the truck. Are they supposed to be on?"When I went out to look and sure enough the rear tail lights were on.
I went immediately to look first at the "emergency brake" switch and then at the front 7 pin connector...which has a "rubber cover" on it to keep water out.
We had 2" of rain in the past day and that rubber 7pin cover did a much better job of keeping the water in.
I drained the connector, blew it out and dried it with air. Then cleaned it and lubricated it with electrical silicone grease.
The lights are no longer on.
I'm assuming this was a draw from the house batteries through that connector.
Passing along if of any use to folks in the future.
If there's a similar post somewhere I didn't find it in a quick search.
Craig Short
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Here's the link to amazon for the Oracal I used.
https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B071W2CVJB/ref=ppx_yo_dt_b_asin_title_o00_s00?ie=UTF8&psc=1
Amazon sells it in sheets or rolls. I chose sheets as it fits exactly in our Cricut machine.
I've learned to only use fonts that are a bit wider and be careful to use a new blade and set pressure to 5-6 (high).
Then to remove the letters in one sheet, it's easier to push them through the cuts, leaving them on the cutting mat (removing the bulk of the material).
After that it's easy to use remover sheets on the top of the cutouts.
I've also added this using the Middle Grey color on the back tire cover for our future travel v/blog page.
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No sorry...it is oracal vinyl.
CS
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Updated our trailer with her Name: Galway Girl
Used the same 3M Vinyl that the factory used. Bought 12" squares on Amazon and cut out with a Cricut Machine.
Results Below:
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Hull 505 made the trip from it's birthplace to it's new home Washington State this week.
First Campsite and Last Campsite Attached.
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Hull 505 just picked up last week. We've had the same issue with the A/C Starting and Stopping at campgrounds during the hot weather.
I looked at the display in the upper storage area and saw that the voltage was dropping below 110V (brownouts) every time the A/C shut down.
An additional thing that's developed is a strong fishy smell.
This is the smell comes from the electrolytic in the Start and Run Capacitors when they are breaking down or stressed.
The start and run capacitors on my unit may have been impacted by all the brown out's and started leaking the electrolytic material from one or more of those capacitors.
So...I'll be contacting Jason to see what to do to 'repair' the situation.
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Raspy - Wisdom in your words! Thanks.
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We'll be picking up Hull 505 very soon....and found this discussion interesting. While we are not financing our Ollie, we did check with our Credit Union and found they would Finance a "NEW" Ollie based on the "Factory Invoice Price with all the options". They also cautioned us that there was no data in NADA or anywhere else and that it takes time for a manufacturers population to grow large enough for the USED market pricing to be recognized by NADA and other sites. They said, that selling it Used would be difficult in the future because of high value and lack of financing. (Good thing I have no plans to sell in the near future.)
Looking forward to hearing more about actual used prices and would love to see sellers post final sale date, and final price. (Only a courtesy to the community.)
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Ordered one of those...thanks for the tip. Need to find a Zamp external plug as our pickup is in August.
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I've looked at the solar schematic for new Elite II's....and I see connections from the solar panels to the charge controller.
What I don't see is the external port for connection of a portable panel.
A couple questions for those who have their Olivers...(mine's not due until August.)
1) What type of connector does Oliver factory use for the accessory (portable) solar connection?
2) When using a portable panel, does the Oliver factory installed "external solar connector" line go directly to the battery or does it also go to the onboard charge controller? (In other words does the external panel need it's own charge controller?)
I think the current systems being installed are Zamp... and those portable systems all say...they have their own charge controller, and connect them directly to the battery.
Thanks for any feedback.
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We are planning to order sheet sets and mattress covers from AB Lifestyles, a specialist in RV Bedding , now including Oliver Elite II.
They did a custom Oliver order last year using the the dimensions for the Oliver Elite II twin beds.
They now have bedding available online for ordering.
Both sheet sets and mattress covers are available for Oliver Elite twin mattresses.
They say on the website that each set is a PAIR for both left and right twin beds.
The PAIR includes fitted bottom and top sheets for both left and right mattresses, and 2 pillow cases (one for each bed) .
https://www.ablifestyles.net/road-ready-rv-sheet-set/
They also have mattress pads for the Oliver Twins.
This link is to their plush pad…and they also come bundled in pairs (both left and right mattress shape one package)
https://www.ablifestyles.net/products/ultima-plush-mattress-pad-for-campers-rvs.html
This link for their waterproof covers…also a PAIR.
https://www.ablifestyles.net/keep-a-bed-waterproof-mattress-cover-for-rvs-campers/
Finally, they also are a custom RV mattress company should anyone need to order those as well.
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Thanks for the tip...just downloaded the Apps today.
I also have Campendium Allstays, Harvest Hosts.
Craig
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What type of bed mattress did you order and how's it working? Where custodians the bedding materials? Are those bunk bedsheets?
Also for the first two nights did you have any issues that required a return to factory?
We will pickup in August 2019.
Schematic for Inverters and Auto Transfer Switches?
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Actually I was unclear. I have the Inverter from the factory...all I was saying is it doesn't show up on the schematics, I suppose both the inverter option, and the extra "external generator" connector are both missing in the diagrams.
Thanks for explaining where the in's and out's from the inverters go...that's what I was looking for.
By the way...I'm supposed to be getting a new "transfer switch" for the Generator/Shore Power as the mounting tabs were broken from the factory. I'll be taking pictures of the repair and putting them on the forum for future references.