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    Oliver Legacy Elite II Garage

    in General Discussion

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    On 12/28/2023 at 4:20 PM, RustyMD said:

    If you could build a pull-thru  garage/barn/shed for your Oliver how big would it be? Height, Length, Width.

    I am proposing to build one 15’ tall by 15’ wide by 30’ long with a 12’ x12’ roll up door on each end.

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    RustyMD ,

    I had our “Ollie Hangar” built at our home in July of 2022. I had a 13’W X 55’L slab poured and contracted with a company out of Mt Airy, NC to have our Ollie Hangar custom built. We decided on 11’H X 13’W X 25’L steel structure.
    We keep our Ollie plugged into 30 amp while stored here. We presently have 4 car attached parking 3 upper garages and a lower basement garage just did not need a 5th enclosed garage.
    This open air metal building aka hangar has really worked out well for washing and waxing our Ollie and keeping out of the weather and especially the UV. Needless to say, it’s  a real plus having our Ollie parked at our home and under cover. Also note: I have plenty of room to wash and wax our Ollie. 

    Have fun deciding what to build that suits your needs! 
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    This is where we plot and plan our trips and tell a few true camping stories around the fire - aka base camp. 😊

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    Truma AC install

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    11 hours ago, xmavrick said:

    I checked with OTT service and Mike stated that the drain kit they installed, eliminates the need for the weep holes. It just seems odd that the new trailers still have the weep holes.

    If Mike was referring to the Truma condensate drain kit which uses the Oliver OEM drain tube, we also have that and it has worked great. 

    Generator power not going into trailer

    in Welcome To The Oliver Travel Trailer Forums

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    12 minutes ago, DonnaDuane said:

    Yes. have been using a Bonding Neutral plug since I got it. I have been using the generator for power to the trailer for the past 5 winters, as that's when I use the Oly most. I take it skiing. I just learned from Service that I need to record the messages on the EMS LED when switched on. It displayed an error message and some other info.

    I checked the circuit breaker panel for issues and found none.

     

    Thank you for your suggestions and keep them coming if you know how to get this thing working again.

    Please post up what you learn from service. It will be invaluable feedback for everyone. I feel sure they will get you taken care of quickly.👍🏻😊
     

    Patriot🇺🇸

     

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    EGO 765 battery powered leaf blower for drying our rig.

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    I recently did a fairly deep dive on lithium battery powered leaf blowers in attempting to come up with the best blower to use after washing our rig. I wanted a cordless blower since I occasionally wash our truck and Ollie while on the road. Yep, we like a clean rig, just us.😊

    This YouTuber does a a pretty decent in-depth comparison of (8) battery powered blowers. His info helped me finally decide to purchase the EGO Lithium powered 765. So today with my Lowe’s Veterans discount I paid $296.10 for the EGO 765 with charger, 56v battery and attachment's. I ordered the shorter nozzel/tube with silicone tip soft tip off Amazon. This shorter nozzel/tube seems to be much easier way to maneuver the blower while drying a car or truck. The 765 will travel with us in the bed of our truck.
    After charging the battery and briefly testing out the EGO 765 on our rain soaked Ford Ranger today, I am initially very impressed with its water removal/drying power. It will be interesting to see how well it will perform regarding battery run time on our rig. I will post up additional info after putting the EGO 765 through its paces.
    A clean shiny rig makes a for a happy rig owner!😄

    Patriot🇺🇸


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    Generator power not going into trailer

    in Welcome To The Oliver Travel Trailer Forums

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    25 minutes ago, DonnaDuane said:

    Any ideas why my generator power isn’t showing up in the trailer despite being plugged in the same as always. 
     

    The only thing that has happened since I last ran the generator last Winter is my water pump stopped working, so repair guy ran new positive line from switch to pump. 
     

    could the repair guy have done something to prevent generator power to enter the trailer?

     

    thank you 

    Do you have your neutral ground plug - plugged into the generator?

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    Winterizing without RV Antifreeze

    in Mechanical & Technical Tips

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    On 12/23/2023 at 4:07 PM, jd1923 said:

    I do understand OTT does not advise this procedure, I've heard and read this several times, but I've never been very good at reading directions or listening to advice

    Not advice 😄 I just never use compressed air.


    When we recently winterized, it took my wife and I maybe 20 minutes really taking our time. I think Oliver puts their winterization instructions in place to ensure that it’s easier for folks who might not own an air compressor and may not clearly understand that ALL water must be removed from the system lines or diluted with antifreeze. Side note: Tightening the white compression fittings is a regular inspection point for me. If one of those compression fittings is slightly loose, compressed air likely won’t get the rest of the plumbing clear of water. 

    We don’t get long deep freezes here in Western NC, the land of long summers and short winters and I still use AF.
    All this said, I would never know that I have cleared every bit of water from my lines, so being risk adverse, I choose to use RV safe antifreeze and sleep really well.
    Surely others will chime in, and if compressed air works, I say go for it!


    Patriot🇺🇸

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    Truma AquaGo Filter

    in General Discussion

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    On 12/21/2023 at 1:26 PM, Frank C said:

    Do you only have the plug in 12volt anti-freeze heater kit option installed instead of the standard filter?  If so, then yes you will need a standard filter to do the de-calcification process.  They are available on Amazon from Truma, but pricey!   And check in the Truma compartment thoroughly by opening the outside Truma access door.  Some owners (and Oliver service folks) tuck the standard filter into the Truma unit in the area of the wiring harnesses.  It just fits in there for storage but can be well hidden. 
    Truma AquaGo Replacement Filter | Compatible with Truma AquaGo Hot Water Heater https://a.co/d/3KBZRdb

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    Yes to all the above by  @Frank C
    We have both filters. The above filter for decalcification summer use, and the other (optional) anti freeze 12v filter for winter travel. @Wandering Sagebrush Is it possible the previous owners may not have purchased the optional winter travel filter?

    We are really spoiled having the Truma on demand endless hot water, especially when using full hook ups and when it comes time for winterizing. 

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    Oliver Dealership Network Expands

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    20 hours ago, ChrisMI said:

    I’m not sure if Oliver bought the tractor/trailer showing the video but man is that a nice rig. Keeps the trailers very secure and protected/unused even on the longest deliveries. Looks like most of the trailers in the parking lot have the Truma upgrade. Wouldn’t surprise me if that was standard equipment now along with lithium and solar. A really good decision on Oliver’s part.

    I agree on the Truma upgrade. We are very pleased with both our 13.5 Truma Aventa and Truma on demand hot water heater for many reasons. I feel pretty certain based on what I learned while at Oliver Service last Oct that Truma products may eventually be standard equipment on both OlEll and likely the OLEl. I think Lithium and Solar will continue to be upgraded options. Time will tell. 
     

    Patriot🇺🇸

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    Is This Trailer Too Good To Be True?

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    On 11/10/2023 at 6:50 PM, topgun2 said:

    This YouTuber has been doing a series on the lack of quality in RV's and dealerships.

    However, she heard about the Oliver and posted this video about an hour ago.  

     

    This YouTuber has some fairly interesting content. I actually suggested to her to give Oliver TT a look in a comment section on one of her earlier vids. She mentioned that being a full timer she required a larger living area as well as and black and gray tanks. She does a pretty good job of exposing the poor quality control issues of SOB trailers. 
     
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    Is This Trailer Too Good To Be True?

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    1 hour ago, Geronimo John said:

    I had not seen this layout before.  

    For us, I would miss the pantry.  But certainly can see this layout for entertaining purposes would have advantages.

    GJ

     

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    An Elite interior, which we looked at very briefly before ordering our OLE2. It was just a bit too cozy for us and not as tall an interior if you’re over 6’2. A show stopper for us.

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    Convection microwave upgrade on used Ollie

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    @Heather and Eric

    We have the convection microwave and absolutely love it. We upgraded to the convection microwave when we placed our original OLEll order, And I can tell you it really works great with zero issues regarding high oven heat. There is nothing like a roasted chicken with sides on a rainy cold night. Or the ability to heat up homemade chili or bake a lasagna while traveling. 
    On our recent 6000 mile trip out west we used our convection/microwave a lot and we’re sooooo glad to have it. It’s hard to  imagine not having a way to enjoy hot food. You can’t always rely on a campfire or grilling if there is a fire ban or it’s raining or high winds.
    We also carry a Weber Q1200 and it gets a lot of use as well. A quick call to Oliver will likely provide the answer you’re looking for. I would bet the conversion is not that difficult especially since your Ollie is a 2022 model. 
    Please post up what you learn. 👍🏻😊
     

    Happy Camping and Happy Cooking! 👨🏼‍🍳

    Patriot🇺🇸




     

     

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    Oliver Dealership Network Expands

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    At our last service visit in October, I was told that the new bathroom door will be identical to the current closet door only with a mirror attached to it. This should/will allow the door to be made by Oliver in house. The mirror would still be out sourced and attached to door. This new door/mirror will be a more rigid door than the present one. There is a possibility of this also being a retro fit. We’ll see! 😊
     

    Patriot🇺🇸

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