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  1. @Wandering Sagebrush It appears you own a Super Duty. I chose Lively Machine -  https://www.livelymachine.com/custom crafted “ROCK STOPPERs” for our F350 Super Duty.
     

    Here is why:

    *Appearance

    *Excellent Fit and finish

    *Ease of install and removal

    *Zero concerns with hardware loosening

    *Custom direct fit into my existing OEM receiver sides.

    *All aluminum and S/S hardware.

    *Black powder coated aluminum tubing 

    *Anti sail weighted flaps. 

    *Most importantly excellent coverage and protection for the front of “XPLOR”.

    Just another option.

    Safe Rock Stopping Travels! 

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  2. 1 hour ago, Townesw said:

    If you see water dripping from this bolt under the front center of your trailer look for a leak under the bathroom sink 

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    In my case it was a split in the sink tailpiece. The split was on the side not visible so I didn’t find it until I removed the tailpiece. 
     

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    I couldn’t find this style of tailpiece at any of my local hardware places including Lowe’s because most tailpieces are made for sinks with built in overflows. I finally found a tailpiece that would work at a place that had an old supply of mobile home parts. It was plastic instead of metal but it worked great. I will order another tailpiece, either this one or a metal one, to put in my parts box. 
     

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    I cannot understand why the factory puts that fixed caddy under the bathroom sink. Sure, it’s no problem to remove and replace, but the fiberglass won’t stand the removal and reinsertion of the screws many more times. And when you remove, replace, and recaulk the caddy you have to wait until the caulk cures enough before you can use the shower. I will be installing a marine deck hatch in its place. 

    Super helpful post!

    Thank you!

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  3. On 12/26/2022 at 4:20 PM, Patriot said:

    Update -
    Just spoke with Derek at HM he said they are still working on an LP conversion kit for the 3200i. Maybe 6 months out?
    I am on the order list when they have the product ready to go.

     

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  4. 20 hours ago, Jim and Frances said:

    What do you all do to cover your generators when you need to run them and it's poring rain outside?  I've seen some "covers" at the Jungle Store - not sure about them.

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    @Jim and Frances

    Great topic!
    I carry a generator and use this gentent when needed. It’s completely a 💯 flawed thinking anyone can run a generator in wet rainy weather or worse a down pour and think you are not risking exposure to electrocution. 

    I have a genttent for my eu3200i which packs up neatly in its own case. Gentent has a size to accommodate most if not all small generators. I have found their products to be very well made and stellar customer service. These covers do allow the heat and exhaust to escape as well. I don’t think you would be disappointed with their products.

    I always carry our Suitcase 3200i as I never know when I may need it. I like options! 😊

    Safe Travels and Safe Camping!


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  5. 10 hours ago, rideadeuce said:

    For me and everyone who owns an OTT E2, the issue is the 2 in BD coupler comes in 5k and 7k versions. They look identical except for a small gusset at the neck welded internally. During the build of Hull 308, a 5k coupler was used on my E2 by mistake and it failed while on vacation with my family. 

    Again, they look identical but the rating is stamped on top of the ball end of the coupler. Everyone with an E2 needs to check theirs to make sure it is a 7k version and not a 5K.

    Best, 

    Mike


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    So a 5000# BD hitch was installed where a 7000# BD hitch should have been installed.
    Sounds like the cause of failure/issue has been identified.

    I have not heard or read where any 7000# BD hitch has failed on an Oliver LEll. That said, all owners would be wise to periodically inspect their hitches for proper the weight rating and serviceability especially if you purchased an older preowned Oliver. 

    Other than this I will continue towing with 💯 complete confidence in my present 7000# rated BD hitch. I feel sure Oliver will address this issue with any owners IF they have a 5000# BD on their LEll and make it right.

    Again, glad you and your family are safe. 



     


     


     

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  6. Mike,

    Wow. First and foremost glad you and your family are ok. Seeing the failure of your BD hitch is scary and deeply concerning to say the least. Oliver Service and the manufacturer of the Bulldog hitch should be made aware of this failure as soon as possible. This failure could have resulted in a really bad accident in so many ways. As others have mentioned take lots of photos, as every picture tells a story. 

    As time allows, please keep us posted on any further details if and when you learn the possible cause of this failure. 

    Again, most importantly, so glad you and your family are safe.

    Patriot🇺🇸

     

     

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  7. 38 minutes ago, MAX Burner said:

    Good discussions and points of view regarding this "OTT Spring Issue".   What a great group!!!

    Speaking with Mike, I asked about ALCAN's track record, and can confirm @Patriot's comment that indicated they've never had a set of springs returned.  Don't think Dexter can make that claim.  But that's not the only reason why we're upgrading our suspension with ALCAN 5-packs.

    OBSERVATION:  There may be a couple "OTT owner" camps here - there are those owners that purchased  their rigs new from Oliver and those, like us, that bought used.  Those buying new know exactly where their rigs have traveled, they know the level of maintenance performed over the years, and they know what's been broken, replaced, and upgraded.  

    OTOH, those owning 2nd/3rd-hand Olivers have absolutely no clue how their treasured rigs were treated by previous owners, at least we sure don't.  That said, especially concerning running gear, we don't take any chances and err to the side of safety.  Short of taking our springs to an NDA lab for analysis (not a cheap date, either) - we've decided to go with the ALCAN 5-pack upgrade for peace of mind.

    For those that choose not to have their springs NDA-inspected, having a spare in the bottom of the tool box might be a prudent action, IMO.

    Totally agree with @hobo's assessment - $'s well spent.  'Nuf said here....

    Cheers!

    All good points Max. Just maybe if Alcan gets more orders and sales on board of the Oliver 5 spring pack they will consider increasing their warranty past 90 days. 👍🏻😊

    Based on the very low number of leaf spring failures a spare is likely the way forward for us. Especially that we recently had Oliver install the new 5200# never lube axles and all new shocks, springs and EZ flex installed last Oct.

    The good news is the 2 owners I know of older OLE2s with original Oliver installed 5 leaf packs have never had a failure. 
    You gotta do you! 😊

    Cheers and Onward! 

    Patriot🇺🇸

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  8. On 1/3/2024 at 7:50 PM, Jps190 said:

      I replaced the original zamp panels installed by Oliver.  I used 1/8 inch thick aluminum angle.  I used 1 1/2 inch for the cross bars that I mounted to the existing Oliver installed brackets.  I framed the panels with 1 1/4 inch angle down both sides.  This frame was then bolted to the 2 cross bars.  I’ll grab a few more pics tomorrow.

    Nice work John. 👍🏻

  9. 8 hours ago, jd1923 said:

    Not fair to compare a small custom shop to Dexter. The $670 total for 4 custom leaf springs and required hardware is extremely fair. They could charge $995 and provide for a warranty. They are likely a small family-owned business and cannot have 5-years of future liability.

    Your choice 1) Alcan, 2) find another supplier, or 3) buy Dexter springs with 5-year coverage for China junk, that has a high likelihood of failure. Have any of you filed warranty claims on your broken springs? I prefer the promise of craftsmen, and the product looks great in the pics, more HD in all aspects. I'd rather go better quality, less cost and forfeit the warranty. But that's me; one who NEVER pays for extended warranties (a hugely profitable industry).

    If they are not right, you'll know in 90 days. And from what has been written here re their exceptional CS, they would likely work with you if their work was determined to be at fault.

    If anyone’s custom shop is that good there should be no reason why they can’t stand behind their product 💯%  with a very solid 3-5 year warranty. Mike at Alcan told me he has been in business 40 years and they have never had a broken leaf spring returned. 

    A 90 day warranty is honestly laughable on custom suspension leaf springs costing over $700.00.
    Agree with @CRM stand behind your product if it’s as good as stated. Gotta have some skin in the game and up the warranty. 

     

    Just an observation.

     

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  10. 1 minute ago, CRM said:

    Take Dexter out of the equation. Having only a 90 day warranty on springs that should last a decade or more is kind of ridiculous. A year at least would be reasonable. I'll probably still buy them but will now wait to see how they hold up for others who have purchased them already.

    And honestly, I would pay the $995 for 2 sets if they came with a 5 year warranty. It's not about the money, it's about a company standing behind their product. I doubt even a set of Chinese Dexter's would fail that quick. 

    You sir are on point 💯.

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  11. 2 hours ago, CRM said:

    That's a little disappointing... Even Dexter gives a 5 year limited warranty.

    @CRM yes, I agree. Mike seems like a super nice guy while speaking with him on the phone yesterday. He is proud of his company and products. Per my notes from yesterday, Mike quoted me $742.68 plus a $75.00 shipping (estimate) to my zip code via UPS. Seems a little bit of a  price increase from what @MAX Burner buyers order/receipt quote shows. 

    I presently have a 5 yr or 100k warranty on my new 5200# axles and leaf springs through dexter. I think I will stay in a holding pattern for now. 

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  12. 8 hours ago, MAX Burner said:

    OBTW:  Our new USA-made steel 5-pack springs should arrive from ALCAN Springs (Grand Junction, CO) around MAR26-ish.  $671 (incl. new U-bolts), no tax, plus shipping to NM from CO.  

    FYI:  Owners interested in this mod should note that according to Mike from ALCAN, U-bolts are a one-time use item.  Once they're mounted and torqued to specification and re-torqued after 50 miles, they form a "stretch fit" and cannot be reused once originally fixed to an axle.

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    Hey Max, 
    I spoke to Mike at Alcan yesterday and asked him several questions and also what his warranty is on these leaf packs?
    He said 90 days.
    Just passing this along for anyone interested in these leaf packs.

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