Patriot

I carry a few spares, one is none and two is one. I think the are a whopping $3 a piece plus shipping from Oliver Service. Broken tabs a no go. Spares

What a valuable link, I like being able to see reviews. A very intuitive site. Thanks!

Thanks Bill, done! The RV890 has served us well!

@jd1923 https://support.garmin.com/en-US/?faq=KqHtldqkm2A5cwtmJiZvF9 this might help.

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I have been using rings similar to these for a few years now on my 30# tanks and they have held up really well. I cut a patterned piece of thin rubber for the LP tank floor and between the rings and the rubber I have no metal to metal contact or rust issues on the bottom edge of the tank ring or the tank platform. So far all good!

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We have a five sided clam and have used it some, but we have not used it in the last 2 years. It really depends on where we camp as to how much we will use it. As of late it’s been left at home on our long trips out west.

Part of the challenge is many fire departments are not equipped or lack specialized training to deal with the hazmat of lithium super hot battery fires. 🔥 It also poses a great question, will EV owners eventually pay a higher insurance premium to park and charge their cars and trucks or in this case an RV in their home garage or on their property? Insurance companies are always looking for a reason or excuse to raise rates. If I were a betting man I say the carriers will raise their rates. Oh those unintended and consequences. 😏 Interesting times. Open Source info… Yes, lithium battery fires are very difficult to extinguish and require specialized tools: Thermal runaway: Lithium batteries can overheat and cause other cells to overheat, which can lead to repeated flare-ups. Reactive materials: Lithium batteries contain reactive materials that make traditional extinguishers ineffective. High temperatures: Lithium batteries burn hotter and faster than other fires. Exploding: Lithium batteries can explode, sending sharp metal shards flying. Toxic fumes: Lithium batteries emit toxic fumes.

@Just Joe There are many available options out there for front storage boxes. In 2023, we did an epic 42 day loop out west and had our Honda 3200i mounted in the front basket. We never used the generator. During the trip, we quickly learned that storing a gen in the basket was not best use of this valuable storage space for our travel needs. The first thing we always found ourselves needing were chocks, blocks, 30 amp cord, LP grill hose, extension cord, and just all things go to gear. This meant opening the tailgate and unloading this gear out of a storage box in the bed of our TV. After returning home and doing a little research, I opted to order and install a front storage box from SeaBiscuit in Johnson City, Tenn. We actually went to their shop and picked it up as we do not live that far away from JC, Tenn. David and Kristine Hess, owners of SeaBiscuit, are some of the nicest people we have ever met. The quality and craftsmanship of their USA 🇺🇸 made products are excellent in our experience. On this year’s 47 day trip out west, the SB cavernous water tight storage box was a great decision for us and has served us well. It sure was nice to have quick access to set up gear instead of opening our tailgate and pulling out our gear at each base camp. We now store/carry our rarely used 3200i gen locked down in our TV bed. Everyone’s budget, storage and travel needs are different. This storage box works for us and is how we roll. If you decide to attend the 2025 Oliver Rally at Lake Guntersville State Park in Ala, David & Kristine Hess and their staff will likely be attending with products to display. Hope to see you there! Welcome to the forum! Patriot🇺🇸

Good news! When I asked Jason about the Truma retrofit, I was asking about this being done on an OLE2. A lot more duct work to be done for sure. No duct work on the LE1 will might make it a pretty straight forward install. Edit- you may want to double check with Oliver on the Truma retrofit.

Yes, agreed it’s really good stuff and all our Truma appliances have really served us well. Great move by Oliver to transition over to all Truma products. Zero complaints here. A little Truma trivia. The Truma Coporation is actually named after US President Harry S. Truman! 😊🇺🇸 Truman was instrumental in the his role in the Marshall plan which really helped Germany become industrialized after WW2. 😎 Wishing you well with your retro fit @DavidK let us know how it works out. Patriot🇺🇸

Hi David, Welcome to the fourm. In May of 2023, Oliver Service retrofit our OLEll with the newer quieter 13.5 BTU Truma Aventa AC. While at the service center I asked Jason Essary who is now the Director of Sales and Service if the techs had ever retrofit the Varioheat furnace to which he replied no. At the time, he said that it would be a very expensive and really involved (labor intensive) retrofit and not something that Oliver would ever consider doing. As for the control panel, I do think you can purchase it separately as we opted to purchase and have this control panel installed when we had Oliver install our new Truma AC. The control panel in our case serves as a back up should the Truma AC remote fail. I suggest you give Oliver Service a call (888) 526-3978 and ask if they have ever retrofit the Varioheat furnace. To my knowledge they have not. Please post up what you learn from Oliver. Patriot 🇺🇸

Congrats and welcome! Patriot🇺🇸

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And she was our sales associate in 2020! 😊She really made our purchase fun and seamless.

Yes, and the Sales staff will also report to Jason Essary as he is now the Director of Sales and Service. All the best to everyone in their new roles at Oliver. One thing for sure change is constant at Oliver. 😄 Patriot🇺🇸

@shhQuiet Steve, Again, not accurate info. Oliver did not let there sales staff go. Oliver still has a sales staff that can and do sell directly from Hohenwald to buyers that do not have a dealership in their state. Anita and Josh are sales reps for Oliver and are still selling Olivers at the Mothership. This info was provided to me by one of the sales staff at Oliver. Cheers! Patriot🇺🇸

Here in the NC in the foothills of the Blue Ridge Mtns, we are risk adverse and just spend 15 minutes to winterize. If nothing else, we sure sleep better. The Truma AquaGo makes winterizing a breeze. 😄🥶

Here is a gaggle of Christmas gifts to peruse as advertised by KYD aka Mark and Trish.

Hi Steve, Neat video! I just spoke with Oliver sales. They still take trailer orders at Oliver Sales and Service, but if you’re in a state that has a dealer, you need to go through a dealer to place your order. If your state does not have a dealer you can order directly from Oliver. You can still opt for the Oliver experience and take delivery at the Sales and Service Center in Hohenwald. You may want to edit your video at the 12:05 minute mark. Cheers and Happy Travels! Patriot🇺🇸

Wow…so far so good here with the Velcro strap. Have you considered a heavy duty zip tie?

Occasionally if we hit a really hard interstate bridge expansion joint or a rough area in the road our Oliver TV will dislodge from its mounting system and drop down to the viewing position. Here is a quick no drill hack I came up to secure the TV to the ceiling mount. I keep several of these Velcro straps handy in my go to “possible kit bag”. 😎 Pro tip - These also work great for keeping hoses and extension cords tightly wrapped when stowing your gear. For those that rarely use your TV you can also consider using a heavy duty zip tie to keep it secured. Cheers and Safe Travels! Patriot🇺🇸 https://www.amazon.com/Fastening-YiwerDer-Adjustable-Multi-Purpose-Organized/dp/B071DGMNMX/ref=sr_1_2_sspa?crid=2V2K54DUWTMRH&dib=eyJ2IjoiMSJ9.TJTiwCtGl2z4dbIxVXVkV4M4n-QJGmCsu2sqxtDQ52QSbNP9Yg9KP_nqnBV4u9OrwRNmDvLNH4XvqsfnLJ4TyD0iQZxbo6R9Ghs51ulUeZeD0mhKeGkv71maHpShOTrPveip28oZKLbybUvTXl-e2J0Sd_1wZ11ondWuDkSlopdLnmIGrRg85XHWLntQLomOFL-B0GDOrZdy00QDtt878Yoe_pfz6cBlFf9xq5SaJPE.jwjo80tXAmQqKUzQ8o531cxvoVDM-xBRkN5SPE6DgtE&dib_tag=se&keywords=velcro+straps+1%2F2+inch+wide&qid=1733150108&sprefix=Velcro+straps%2Caps%2C130&sr=8-2-spons&sp_csd=d2lkZ2V0TmFtZT1zcF9hdGY&psc=1

Pretty much…as little as I use them for the price they hold up well.