Mountainman198
-
Posts
286 -
Joined
-
Last visited
-
Days Won
4
Posts posted by Mountainman198
-
-
45 minutes ago, snakeriveridaho said:
Hello,
We use SeaSuckers paper towel holder https://www.seasucker.com/. it is a bit pricey but works great. Even better is their small waste band for trash. We have a couple of their hooks also, but the trash can band is the best. We keep the trash can attachment on the surface below the counter, under the pantry. There is room for the paper towel holder over the sink.
Kirk
Seqaucker suction cups are really secure and have a strong hold. I have the suction rooftop rack for my car. Ended up using it on the dent in the fender of my Tundra to successfully perform paintless dent removal, the suction is that strong. I will look for the waste band as it ould be great to be able to move it outside/inside as needed.
-
4
-
-
3 hours ago, Stevietkd said:
Great pic- gotta be eastern Sierras. My dream set-up.
Joshua Tree. Highly recommend
-
2
-
-
That is a handsome looking combo you have there. 😃
Have Firestone airbags on my Tundra as well, also set at 25 lbs. Reduced jouncing a lot. I think you will like the way the rig rides now.
-
6
-
-
Like many others here, I don't have a dog in this hunt as I already have my Oliver and do my own maintenance. I wish Oliver the best with this change as avoidance of "slick" dealers was a big deciding factor in making my initial purchase directly from Oliver.
-
8
-
1
-
-
I have great results using Roll Off cleaner on black streaks. It also works well for removing grime and dust from the caulking at joints and around windows, returning it to a bright white
-
5
-
-
When in the Southwest I stock up on packets of these from the local Walmart. They are under $3/packet when buying from the store. Very tasty and you can either make as a side or as a soup by adding extra water.
-
3
-
-
4 hours ago, Patriot said:
Did you cover the entire radius of the corner and the cover the lower areas of the dog house?
What thickness was the 3M PPF? Likely it is 8mil. My XPEL installer used 3m many years ago, until he had issues with the 3m material beginning to “orange peel” and the material releasing post install.
Good for you on the $50 install. Pics of your install?
Patriot🇺🇸
I just covered the leading edge of each front corner from the doghouse to just around the corner to the side and only below the belly band. From my experience, this is where I have found most of the rocks escaping my rock tamers and hitting whatever I tow. Did not cover the doghouse and have had no rock hits as of yet after two years of towing. I am not with my trailer currently but will try and remember to take pics and circle back and update my reply here in a couple weeks.
-
1
-
2
-
-
On 7/28/2023 at 3:53 PM, Patriot said:
No. That’s is a lot more than I paid, then again I had it done in 2020. If you’re just talking about covering the two front corners it’s too high of a quote. The level of difficulty of the install is minimal. I would shop a few more quotes. Do you have chips and dings in your gelcoat?
I covered both front corners with 3M Clearbra, from the belly band on down, for less than $50 DIY (including the purchase of two plastic squeegees and spray bottles for both the soapy slip and alcohol grip mixtures). Mine is a foot wide. Simple and easy to install if you take your time. No rock issues have reached the gelcoat yet.
-
1
-
3
-
-
On 7/26/2023 at 12:41 PM, HDRider said:
Notice the rock guard on the front of this silly aluminum trailer.
I'd like to see something like that on the beautiful Oliver. It needs to be replaceable, repaintable, or so durable that it never shows wear. It also has to be aesthetically pleasing so it does not detract from the simple beauty of the Oliver.
I am guessing something like this needs to be put on before the two sets of clam shells are put in place.
Many of us use rock tamers and/or have covered part or the entire front of our Ollies with 3m or Xpel clear bra. I have rock tamers and 3m clearbra. The combo has worked well but I only drive gravel roads on the way into a camping site, nothing hardcore like the Yukon Highway. For the Yukon etc, I would tape yoga mats on the front and behind the rear wheels as some on here have done.
-
2
-
-
1 hour ago, MAX Burner said:
Regarding the battery compartment lock, given the value sitting on the battery tray - some thought could be given for an engineered locking mechanism for the battery tray latch. Making the latch lockable would further provide a reasonably cost deterrent and simultaneously increase their task time. Again, if they bring tools....
Yes! Accessing the battery compartment with a tire iron or pry bar is a simple feat, regardless of the keying of the latch. Fiberglass pops and cracks with minimal stress. I am thinking of doing exactly what you describe above (locking the tray slide). If anyone has done this already please post your solution.
-
3
-
-
2 hours ago, Steph and Dud B said:
Unfortunately, if someone knows there are expensive batteries in your compartment, and they want them bad enough, no latch/lock will stop them. They'll just ram a crowbar into the compartment door and rip the fiberglass apart. Keys will keep the curious from looking but they won't stop a determined thief. At least the cut keys would stop someone with a paperclip from opening the compartment.
Agreed. If I were a thief and wanted in to either our battery or basement hatches a simple wonder bar or large flat blade screwdriver would suffice, no matter the keying of the latch. Luckily for us, Oliver battery placement is not industry standard and most people would not expect batteries to be housed there. However, I am toying with the idea of placing a static cling label on my battery compartment which states, "Sewage Dump Access".
-
2
-
4
-
-
8 hours ago, ScubaRx said:
Looks like ETI (Escape Travel Trailers) is about to be sold ... again.
Their President is “leaving”...
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=zCmIuseIyFYand they’re looking for a replacement...
https://ca.linkedin.com/jobs/view/president-at-escape-trailer-industries-3643364914There is a 9 page thread on their forum...
https://www.escapeforum.org/forums/f20/karl-says-goodbye-24829.html
Watched the video. If you focus only on his hands and arms, there is a lot being said which is not spoken. Will be interesting to see how this plays out.
-
2
-
-
13 hours ago, John Welte said:
I have fenders and racks so it looks like that rack won't work. We live in Oregon. Fenders are necessary here. That was the name of the rack that OTT recommended. I think replacing the 1.25" receiver with a 2" may be my only option.
John
My bike has fenders and a rear rack with collapsable side basket. The rack works. Let us know which route you go and how it works for you
-
6 minutes ago, John Welte said:
I bought the OTT bike hitch for our #1290, but am having a problem finding a rack for your reasons too. It seems that all RV rated bike racks for trailers require a 2 inch receiver. I have a Thule rack bought a few years ago, but it's not RV rated.
John
This is the rack I have and it works well for my needs. When researching for a rack, the Let's go aero was the only rack I could find which has 1 1/4" AND was rated for use on the back of. travel trailer (not just the back of a RV, which is a different rating). You will notice that the Lets go Aero rack is also the rack used in Oliver literature when shown hauling bikes. Good luckj with whatever you decide
-
3
-
-
On 4/27/2023 at 5:28 PM, RoadKingsofGA said:
I follow Escape pages and I like mods done by Johnny Hung. He made a few with solar panels that slide out from back and both sides. Not only do they provide more solar power, but they act as exterior shades over the windows.
I camped near a Living Vehicle last year. The LV has two levels of solar. One which slides under the other so there is charging capability while underway. When you set up at a site, the lower array slides out on rails from underneath the fixed array to form a shade structure over the fold down deck. This would be interesting for someone to do with their Oliver
https://www.livingvehicle.com/2024-options#solar-awning-option-open-2
-
4
-
-
All of the above is great advice. Recommend you have them fill your fresh water tank part way while it is still in the delivery area so you can run the pump and faucets before moving to the campground outside. Ask them to also remove and clean the water strainer near the pump as it will have accumulated plastic particles (ask them to show you how to do this yourself. Pretty simple). They did this for me and there were a lot of particles that they removed which is better than you having to perform this task later down the road in a couple of days
-
1
-
-
When I leave home for the road I always alert the Neighborhood Watch group who perform random walk-thrus of the yard and sometimes stop and have a bite to eat and rest for a while. Anyone who thinks moose are not good security only need surprise and corner a moose once.
-
7
-
1
-
1
-
-
John,
You have helped so many (Yours truly included) with your thoughtful and thorough assessments and mods.
Thank you!
May your journey forward be a healing and healthy one.
-
1
-
2
-
1
-
-
6 hours ago, MAX Burner said:
Very interesting project. Like the idea of lightening up the load - have you an estimate on how many pounds you'll no longer be hauling around? Just curious. Thanks for such a cool post.
Cheers!
Not sure how much lighter the new mattress is over the standard cushion and air mattress combination it replaces. Probably close to a wash. However, it is likely much lighter than its peer latex mattress. Slept on it last night and it is nice and firm. A good night sleep if you like that sort of thing. It was simple to make the bed. Lifting the mattress as a single unit, without flopping around and not heavy at all. I like it and best of all it was less than $200 for the new mattress.
-
1
-
2
-
-
I did not want a latex mattress for my twin E2. I do not find them comfortable and they are heavy and floppy when removing/moving to clean and acceas hatches beneath. Until now, I have ised tje standard cushion with a 4” REI inflatable mattress as a topper. It has worked well except that the valve has begun to leak and I have tried to fix it without success. I began to look for places which would build custom inner spring mattresses. I found one and is was more than a set of new tires for the Ollie. Newp!
I decided I would try to modify a standard twin (39x75”) to fit the E2, including the radius corner. I have a spare twin mattress at home but it has top and bottom perimeter 3/16” wire which I didn't want to deal with splicing back together. So, instead I found a new innerspring twin and brought it home. After using my Ollie cushion to trace the new shape onto the new mattress I cut into the mattress and using wire cutters, snipped away two rows of coils plus a single coil on the corner to accommodate the radius, stitched the batting and cover back together and here is the result. So far I am liking the result. It is very firm and is rigid and light. Will sleep on it in a few nights to see if it passes the test
First pic is of new mattress. Second pic is the rows of coils I removed
-
5
-
1
-
-
On 6/5/2023 at 9:29 AM, John E Davies said:
Anybody else had this happen? They insist on ST tires due to liability. I was pretty steamed but I remained polite. With difficulty!.
Comments? Is this happening to other owners? From other stores?
Thanks
John Davies
Spokane WA
The E2 tire size is a alternate size for Toyota FJ62 (e.g. 1989). If it were me I would order the tires from Discount online for a 1989 FJ62 and take them to the local store to have them mounted and balanced. From my experience, the tire technicians are young kids who won't inspect your rim backspacing or even care. The technicians did not even know how to pull my standard transmission Dodge into the bay, they are certainly not full of vast car knowledge,
-
1
-
1
-
-
On 6/6/2023 at 9:34 PM, mossemi said:
So you can turn the porch lights on or off on both the curb and street side, but you can’t turn on one side or the other individually. Now we have to figure out how turn the lights on either side or both sides together. I’ll see if I can find a wiring diagram for a 2022 LE2 and work on a plan. Off the top of my head I would say that a SPDT switch would be a simple solution if you would be satisfied with the ability to operate one side at a time.
Mossey
Same situation on my 2021 LE2. I like the effect the upper and lower exterior lights give but never ever use them due to the issue of having a single switch for both sides. Instead I just use my LED awning light for a porch light. Would love to have a electrical diagram before cutting into wiring to install new switches to control left/right, upper/lower exterior lights uniquely. Let us know if you have success in obtaining a more current electrical diagram so those of us who want to correct this design can do so with confidence.
-
6
-
-
26 minutes ago, CRM said:
Spent last weekend at a supposedly sold out Anastasia State Park in St Augustine where at least 30% of the spots were empty.
Maybe charging double for people who cancel less than a week out or just don't show at all would help?
Same thing was rampant across AZ State Parks this past Winter (talking to Camp Hosts). Too bad they don't create a "Wall of Shame" for repeat offenders. Title on wall should read, "Are you a Camp-hole?"
-
6
-
-
12 minutes ago, MAX Burner said:
Rear Air Bags:
QUESTIONS:
1. Anyone with experience using rear air bags on their Tundra or other TV - how helpful?
2. How would installing air bags affect the ride while towing/not towing?
3. Any change in cargo capacity after installing bags?
Inquiring minds are wondering....
Cheers!
1. Yes. Installed Firestone airbags. Eliminated jouncing when towing and squatting when carrying a large load in bed. Run 25 lbs.
2. I keep 25 lbs in the bags at all times. Firms up ride a little but not too bad. You need to keep some pressure in the bags at all times so they do not get pinched and damaged (I think it is 5-10 lbs minimum) so you could tailor your ride as desired.
3. The amounts on the door plate did not change. Wink!
-
1
-
1
-
Lug Nuts
in Mechanical & Technical Tips
Posted
I just got around to doing my annual bearing maintenance and switched out all lug nuts to the ones recommended above by ScubaRx. They are super high quality and fit perfect. As a side note, I did not find any cracked sheathing on my old lug nuts. Likely had to do with spending most of the year out West and use of a 6 point socket.
Thanks Steve!