BillandDoris

Thanks John, I was dismayed to discover Oliver would attach such a heavy unit with what looks like liquid nails! And thanks for the link to Home Depot. We don't do too much off road camping with the trailer but we do drive on plenty of lousy roads in the west. Sunbaked, washboard, gravel, dusty, wavy, cracked, filled with potholes. Up and down mountain passes, narrow, steep grades, cold and hot weather. I wonder if the unit fell off the wall when we camped out during a recent cold spell and the temp fell to 26 degrees? Anyway, thanks again, and I'm going to send a service ticket as you suggested. It's a total pain to have to re-install this unit because of cheap installation. Doris and Bill Santa Fe, New Mexico

Sorry, I forgot to mention that the inverter is still attached to the white board. The white board with the inverter pulled away as a result of epoxy failure. Bill and Doris

We also discovered today that our inverter has completely pulled away from the wall mounting surface, as a result of the epoxy failure. It's free floating in the compartment but is still working. My question: Do I need to unplug all the wires connecting the inverter, re-attach the white board to the wall with new epoxy then reconnect the wires, or just re-attach the board with the inverter still attached to it? I'm obviously no expert there... Thanks and I appreciate any advice. Doris and Bill

Okay, thanks for the information. I'll bear this in mind making a choice.

Anyone have any advice on keyless entry locks? I recently lost one set of the Oliver keys on a trip to Texas to see friends. Can't blame Texas. Or my husband, who usually loses the keys. I lost them fair and square. Now I'm thinking of installing a keyless entry lock and know that Oliver uses the RV Lock V4, which I can buy on Amazon. There's also a Latch.it lock that seems to be made slightly better but costs more. Are there better options I should consider? And has anyone purchased the small Southco slam latch keys online? Also lost that on the set of keys. I know this is probably a tired topic but I appreciate any advice from other Oliver owners. Thanks, Doris and Bill

Love this place! Thanks to everyone in the Oliver community. Now, if we could just figure out our generator problem.... Bill and Doris and Milo the Mongol

This is the most timely post ever. I was just lying under the window of the Oliver last night "bathed" in the moonlight that was pouring in around the windows and thinking, "I should black those spaces out." Maybe I'll get some sleep then. And here's the solution. I've used the Reflectix to insulate our horse barn windows and buy it at Home Depot. I also used it to make a blackout shade for the window in the Oliver door and still have some on hand. I have never seen the white weatherstripping tape at our Home Depot in Santa Fe, so now that I know they carry it, I'll just order it through them. Thanks! (For yet another Oliver project...) Doris

Hi Craig & Rose! Yes, this is us and that's Mary and Larry behind us. Mary came over to introduce herself and it was great to meet another Oliver person, even it's just by marriage. Lol. I'll go to the private message. Nice to meet you! Bill and Doris

Hi Sue and Joe. We hadn't checked the forum for a while and didn't see your post, so we're happy you spotted us as we pulled into Terlingua. We were also happy to show you the Elite 11 and think you'll enjoy seeing the standard model with two beds. It was nice to meet you and we'll see you again the next time we're in Big Bend, since we plan to return. Bill and Doris Longhurst

We are so ready to hit the road. We're doing a shakedown trip to Big Bend at the end of the month then going to Colorado to play golf in April, with a side trip to Bears Ears. We covered the Ollie with a clear tarp over the winter and the solar panels kept a charge, so that's reassuring. For now, we're just happy to plan for these two short trips, but look forward to longer trips this year. Possibly Novia Scotia and Maine to see friends. We can't wait and hope you all have a wonderful year out there!

Alright! All good information and I'm bookmarking the Home Depot pages for the crimpers and clamps. I'll note where the access holes go. I'm becoming puffed up about the ability to fix some plumbing issues myself. And in reply to John's post, this is exactly how I learned the fittings were leaking in the first place. Wet paper towels slipped under the fittings. I didn't have the blue towels but I'm sure they work better than Brawny whites I had on hand. Also, I'm the wife in this case so I give myself full permission to buy any tools we need. Ever since my husband learned he's part Neanderthal he excuses himself from any plumbing repairs, saying it's not in his DNA. If you need stitches, he's your man. Plumbing...not so much. Thanks and I've got lots to consider. It's always a good time logging in to the Forum, I've discovered. Better than lurking. Doris and Bill

Hi Susan. You may already know this but the valves and fittings you use to configure the trailer for boon docking and winterizing are underneath the bed on the curbside of the trailer. You'll need to remove the mattress or cushions covering the banco and expose the plumbing underneath. We do our own winterizing and we boon dock frequently so we're aware of the valves and the plumbing in that area. It's also where the Truma and furnace are located so they're accessible as well. (In our case we discovered the leaks in the valves after we had to replace a faulty Truma. I'd left that part of the hull open, periodically checking the plumbing the Truma tech had worked on. His work was fine, the leaks were in the fittings.) So now I'm doing what topgun2 recommends , and thanks for that advice TG2, looking and feeling for anything damp. I did not know about the scuppers so I'm on to that now too. Every day something new. It's good to be alive.

Thanks for the advice and I'd definitely be interested in the access holes and crimper. Something to ponder this winter before we head out again. In the meantime, I'll secure the lines a little better and prepare a field kit as you suggest. We also have a hard time staying on pavement so I'm willing to do whatever it takes to keep it dry. Doris and Bill

Hi Everyone. Has anyone had issues with the ball valves and fittings on the PEX lines? Three of four fittings on our lines developed leaks after a recent camping trip in Colorado. To be fair, once we left the paved road, we drove 30 miles roundtrip on a dusty, deeply rutted gravel road to reach our campsite. My teeth still hurt and it would have been a test for any trailer. We've had the fittings replaced but now I'm concerned about the fittings I can't see, like the ones to the sinks and toilet and tanks. Is there another fitting that works better than the ones that came stock on the trailer? We have a 2019 Legacy Elite ll. Hull 571. Should I just have a drink and chill out until the next line leaks? I appreciate the comments and suggestions on the forum, particularly since I'm not as confident working on a beautiful expensive trailer as I am working on the house. So thanks, and stay well out there. Doris and Bill