Galway Girl

Hull 505 made the trip from it's birthplace to it's new home Washington State this week. First Campsite and Last Campsite Attached.

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.

Raspy - Wisdom in your words! Thanks.

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.)

Ordered one of those...thanks for the tip. Need to find a Zamp external plug as our pickup is in August.

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.

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.

Thanks for the tip...just downloaded the Apps today. I also have Campendium Allstays, Harvest Hosts. Craig

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.

Thanks for the pix. The first one showing the full run of the bed makes it very clear. The other one I'm not sure what it's showing...but I think if the hatches on both sides are at the same point, then putting the hinge around 45" from the back of the trailer makes sense. CS

Thanks for the tip...I can see exactly where the hinge could be placed. Your notes about which hatches are most accessed is very helpful.

I've recently put ourselves in line for an Ollie Elite II Twin later this summer. I'm investigating having custom mattresses built that have a hinge, like those on boats. That way I don't have to lift the whole mattress off to get to the access hatches. To do this I need the measurements for sizes location of the access hatches under the twin bed seats. I've seen files on measurements in Ollie University for various doors, drawers etc. I've also spotted a photo of the Outlaw Ollie modifications showing the shell without any covers on the access ports. Anyone already have those location / dimensions? I need these so I can't tell where to put a "hinge" on a custom twin mattress. *Hinge like those on boat beds.* I would guess half way would be OK..but it would be nice if anyone has the actual dimensional drawing (top down view) of where those hatches lie.