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GJ, I am wondering if you could mount one of these to the front of the SeaBiscuit box - https://www.amazon.com/Gallon-Transfer-Storage-Container-Motorcycle/dp/ You would need to purchase the locking mount and likely need to reinforce the box to accept the weight of this configuration. Just a lofty thought. You could possibly use this locking mount- https://www.amazon.com/gp/aw/d/B0CH355KZX/?_

Hey @ripple963 I actually own an F350 Super Duty and I can drop the tail gate with plenty of clearance with no interference. I think you would be fine with clearance on an F150 too. You can call David & Kristine Hess at SeaBiscuit and verify for sure. We really like our SeaBiscuit front cargo box. Everything we need to set up camp is ready an immediately accessibility without having to drop our tailgate. It also saves valuable space in the bed of our truck for other camping gear. Just a note, we have never had any water intrusion in this box which is also a win. Everything we need and nothing we don’t.

Welcome to the forum and at some point if you can, try take advantage of the Oliver TT factory tour in Hohenwald, Tenn. You will see why Olivers are the best fiberglass TT made. There is a ton of great information that Oliver provides in Oliver University, digital manuals and their great online DYI videos. There are lots of mods and great information here as well as the Oliver Owners FB fourm. As far as the suspension being underrated, this has been a subject debated by many on this forum to the point of ad nauseam. This said, we never had any issues with our stock OEM dexter running gear. We like many others decided to have the 5200# never lube axle upgrade installed and also the Alcan 5 leaf pack, HD wet-bolts and HD shackles. There have been a few leaf spring failures. It’s my understanding not enough failures for a recall. All the best should you decide to purchase a new Oliver. We could not be happier with XPLOR Hull# 634! Welcome!

Very nice covers, would you provide a link where you ordered? Others may want to use the same plug. Who knows? even me! Ha! 😄

The reason I initially installed the repeater is it was required to maintain warranty. I am likely well out of warranty now.

So far zero moisture issues with these covers. Inverter Services highly recommended them and claim they have in all their installs have never had any issues with moisture in their Marine or RV installation/applications. There are always lots of options out there. 😊

Very wise install @Olive2Roam and @2008RN. I also had the “pig tail” detachable or “break away” DC-DC 30 amp cable installed. I have silicone weather caps installed on both my Andersen plugs. Inverter Services which is the company that I had do our turn key Lithium conversion on XPLOR highly recommends the break away pig tail for “safety concerns”. 👍🏻😊 Link to the Andersen plug covers if anyone should need a set- https://www.amazon.com/dp/B0DFPXKKLV?

@Olive2Roam Great post and photos! We are big fans of our friends David and Kristine Hess owners of Sea Biscuit. You won’t meet a finer couple who fully support the RV industry with their products. My wife and I have been to their factory where they craft their products. Our front cargo box is has been one of our top mods. We store our chocks, blocks, 30amp cord and all other “possibles” for a quick set up and take down of our campsite. I installed a sheet of XPEL PPF (paint protection film) to the front of the cargo box of XPLOR to keep it protected from the blast zone and road missiles when in tow behind our TV. Your LE1 looks amazing, congrats on your mods! Beauty and the Beast - camped inside Yellowstone NP 🇺🇸

We re all here to help Jeff, no worries! 👍🏻

@Against The Wind We have been using a TST TPMS for several years. I opted to mount our TPMS relay out of the weather and UV exposure inside the main battery compartment with tiny strip velcro. It has worked flawlessly since installation. All I did was attach it to my battery terminals. Keep in mind this relay creates a very low parasitic draw on your house batteries. Not an issue in my case, as XPLOR is parked at home and always plugged into 30 amp. Have fun and mod On! Patriot 🇺🇸🇺🇸

@Trailerjohngo Shoot me a private message and I will be more than happy to discuss with you details of my install via phone call or PM. As you will see from my first post, I opted to have a complete Victron system installed professionally by an excellent company in White House, Tenn. My main reasons for a professional install is all components and install are warrantied by the company doing the work as long as I own my Oliver. The warranty also conveys to the next owner should we ever sell. My system allows for the company to remote in should I have any issues as long as we have a WiFi signal. We have a SL mini so that’s not an concern. I am not nor claim to be a DYI guy when it comes to this level of electrical work. I also wanted to be able show that Victron system was installed by experts should we ever sell. I opted to have the Victron DC to DC charger installed as well which eliminates having to carry a generator. Shoot me a PM if you I can help with additional questions! And welcome to the fourm!!

Bill, Very accurate and well stated. Thanks for your thoughtful and respectful insight and most importantly your input! Without question based on our ownership and traveling across the country field experience Oliver is the best TT traveler on the market. As our good friend Rodney you to say -“Everything you need and nothing you don’t”. 👍🏻🇺🇸 - David

Thanks Bill, Every picture tells a a story. 👍🏻😄 🇺🇸

@JDB_Traveler We had the Truma retro fit done a few years ago, and reeeeeally like it. We always use our remote to operate the AC and not the panel. Ours works fine. The optional Truma CP plus panel was a must have for us as a back up to the remote. If our remote should ever quit working we have the CP plus panel as a back up to dial in our Truma. If you only have the remote and it quits working your “flapping” aka - no way to operate our Truma. Pro tip/field experience -make sure that when the techs do the install that they take extra care to make sure there are no kinks in condensation lines that connect the Truma to the OEM drain lines. I made sure to gently remind the installers of this and have never had any issues with our lines not kinked or draining. There were a few earlier installs that had this issue and eventually had to be corrected so it’s worthy of mention. It’s nice to use the OEM factory drain lines to keep water from draining onto the roof. It just makes for a nice clean OEM install and keeps your roof condensation free and ceramic coating or wax job looking great. Also note, there are two condensation cups on each rear corner of the Truma. They are not very deep and do fill up with condensate as the unit operates. It’s important when you set up camp to have your Oliver dead level. When your Truma is running this will keep the cups from over flowing on to your roof and draining like they are suppose to. **We brought our old “Demonic Penguin” back home and sold it on FB market place it to a guy for $600 who installed it in his food truck. The techs at Oliver helped load the AC in the bed of my truck for transport. **Consider having the RV or Truma soft start installed IF Oliver still installs them. If you ever run a generator you will appreciate the soft start install. We could not be happier with our Truma Aventa and how quiet it is and how fast it cools and dehumidifies our Oliver.One of our top mods to date. Welcome to the forum and I hope this info helps you! All the best with your install!

Hey John, I can’t say they add to further stabilization of the Oliver. They do help to not leave a foot print on hot black top at campsites. And as far as grounding from any type of lightning hit I have no idea. I think when I bought ours they offered a 2 pack and then I bought a single. I agree not cheap from what they are made which I think is recycled tires? Hope all is going well at the Q and hello to Wendy from us!

“Battle Burn” 🔥 C/A questionnaire. If this link is accurate it would appear the class action sharks smell blood and are circling in the water. If only BB would have just come clean and owned the issue(s) from the beginning I think things would be different. It appears they decided not to and opted to just gaslight or manipulate owners into thinking there is nothing to see here. It falls into my bucket of; you maybe able to fool some of the people some of the time, but you can’t fool all of the people all of the time. IMHO, whether BB owns up or not this could continue to be a very costly miscalculation on their behalf. IF the attached C/A sign up is true and accurate, it appears they are looking at 2022 to present YM 100 AH batts as listed. This more than likely a vetting process to see if there are enough claims to even move forward. One thing is for sure, if there is no money to be made the sharks will drop this process like a hot rock and move on. Most class actions can take years to settle. It will be interesting to see how this all turns out. https://forms.classactionu.org/253644899937884

@ripple963 Consider a set of these for your new Oliver. We installed snap pads on delivery day and they have served us well. It advertises for a 2023 OLE2. Oliver has not changed the size of the leveler base plate to my knowledge. Keep in mind you will only need 3 snap pads. You could inquire with the company and see if they would sell you a 3 pack. Congrats on your new Olive and welcome to the fourm! https://rvsnappad.com/products/mini-6-4-pack?_gl=1*1v0inyc*_up*MQ..*_gs*MQ..&gclid=CjwKCAiAkbbMBhB2EiwANbxtbResXJ2E1axK6bHy80zoefux8nAjJbXwQ8Ok6W8Kv_TmK9BnMxXnMBoC3EkQAvD_BwE&gbraid=0AAAAADD4zBgubd1W_JWGft8lx6EV5EltU

It appears BB with their lame responses have taken gaslighting to a whole new level. Now there is talk of a possible class action law suit. I don’t see how they will ever recover.

Another Will Prowse update, as the saga continues. This time on a BB 270 Ah battery. Suffice to say, Battleborn has really big problems that are not going away.

A Foy, A true craftsman you are sir! We are still enjoying everything you made for our Oliver. Just top quality in every way. Thank you again, and we wish you well on your continued endeavors! David & Kathy

@Geronimo John We also have used Andersen chocks and blocks for several years. They clean up easy, don’t get water logged and have really served us well. I carry these in our Sea Biscuit front storage box along with other immediate set up gear. I see they have gone up in price since we purchased our set. https://andersenhitches.com/product/trailer-jack-block-bag/?_gl=1*1mv85o9*_up*MQ..*_gs*MQ..&gclid=Cj0KCQiAnJHMBhDAARIsABr7b86djF75m0CCgyTk_YL8VGqDktpOQgowBOSYNVMPQhJDGteTk8b4o8AaAg9KEALw_wcB

This too shall pass Bill! Our previous snow melted quickly with no frost in the ground here. A light dusting which was actually forecast late in the day yesterday. 🥶 Those trees on the right side of the Ollie Hangar act as a sun and wind break. I planted them when there were only 2’ high. They grow fast and are disease and drought tolerant. Carolina Sapphires!

David, great detective work. A little pro tip, you can add a tiny piece of black electrical tape to that light if you choose to see that little star. 👍🏻😄 Talk to you soon brother!

@Boudicca908 They ARE eating the iguanas! I knew they were an invasive species, but had no idea iguanas were a “menu item” in Florida.😲😂