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    Permanent solar panel guard

    in Ollie Modifications

    Posted

    14 hours ago, SeaDawg said:

    We probably have 120k plus on our trailer,,with panels. 30k before addition.

    Looks nice, but wondering if necessary?

    Necessary maybe not, but it sure enhances the looks/appearance of his Oliver.
     

    Great work Chris, Mod On Brother! 👍🏻😊

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    "Starlink-Mobile" Project Proof of Concept...

    in General Discussion

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    @MAX Burner nice work on the initial set up as we are considering SL mobile. My only concern is your SL dish mounted on the top of the flagpole. I suppose in high winds you can lower the dish for a more rigid pole mount. Is it really stable enough to handle a sudden wind gust?  I am thinking about an aluminum awning bracket mount.
    Thoughts?

    A pretty decent review of Starlink Mobile’s pros and cons. 
     

    Patriot🇺🇸

     

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    Touch Lights

    in General Discussion

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    15 minutes ago, Jason Foster said:

    So bought and installed with cost in mind instead of longevity and quality?

    Great question. I am sure Oliver is working on a solution for a higher quality replacement light. 

    Happy Thanksgiving

    in General Discussion

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    Happy Thanksgiving. 
    We will be Traeger hickory pellet smoking a 6# dry rubbed bacon wrapped turkey breast. https://www.traeger.com/recipes/herbed-smoke-roasted-turkey-breast

    In addition we will enjoy iron skillet bacon wrapped and garlic and rosemary seasoned deer tenderloin plated at 136d, (med rare). We’ll raise a toast to a very blessed and successful hunt this year. From Field to Table. 🦃🍁🍽🦌
     

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    Just off the smoker - let it rest 15 min and enjoy! 

    (The skewers keep the breast upright while sitting on the grill)😊

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    Don’t cut your Starlink Cable! There’s a better way to install Starlink…

    in Ollie Modifications

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    13 minutes ago, Snackchaser said:

    Greetings!

    I was reading some great instructions for installing Starlink inlet ports on the outside of an Oliver.  However, it was a pity that the installations required cutting and splicing the Starlink cable.  That’s a discouraging and challenging proposition, so I just signed up to this Forum to share how I did mine without cutting the cable.  My method was risk free, super easy and with quality results.  The wiring is all plug-in with about $35 worth of Amazon parts.  The router and modem is ideally located in the Oliver’s attic where there is an AC outlet and good WIFI broadcasting.  Sorry to those if I've duplicated some of their installation methods, I guess great minds just think alike.

    I’ve provided a list of 3 Amazon parts, and recommended a few tools that are worth owning anyway:

    Furrion Mini TV/SAT Inlet #FTVINB-PS, $11.30

    Penglin #PL252, RJ45 CAT6 female to female panel mount connector, two for $14.99

    Juxinice 10’ long shielded RJ45 Cat-6 cable with a 90 degree angle connector, $9.69

    Neiko #10194a step drill bit, or similar, $10.99

    Generic brand 14’ fiberglass fish rod, or other Amazon options under $20

    It’s a good idea to first  test the parts by running an internet speed test both before and after plugging-in the new cable and connector between your dishy and router/modem.  You can use any internet speed test such as Ookla or the Starlink App, and the speeds should be about the same unless the new cable or connector is faulty.

    Start your installation by unscrewing and removing the coax connector from the new Furrion fitting, then enlarge the hole with a step drill bit to accept the Penglin connector.  This is the exact same Furrion fitting that Oliver uses for the outside Cable and Satellite TV connections, so you could use one of the existing ones if you don’t need the the satellite or cable connection.

    Find a relatively flat surface next to the existing Furrion cable/satellite TV fittings to install the new Furrion fitting (with the installed Penglin connector).  Unscrew the storage compartment liner so that it can be pulled back to access the area where the connector will pass through.  Using a step drill, make a hole big enough for the Penglin coupler to pass through into the storage compartment, and drill large enough holes so that the Furrion mounting screws will hold without chipping the fiberglass.

    The photo shows where I mounted mine, but it gives an illusion of being crooked and unevenly spaced???

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    With the storage compartment liner pulled back, the AC drain tube can be seen running down between the trailer walls.  This is a good guide to fish the new Juxinice cable up into the Oliver’s attic compartment.  The recommended fish rod makes this easy and you will have to unscrew and pull back the attic side panel for access.  The 90 degree end of the new Juxinice cable will be plugged into the back of the Penguin connector and other end into the Starlink modem in the attic. 

    That’s it!  Replace the panels and your done.  

    The Starlink Dishy cable will plug into the outside of the new connector and the Furrion fitting keeps everything dry when it’s unplugged.  Don’t worry about the rumored proprietary Starlink wiring, this is just a pass-though connection and the internal color coding of the individual wires does not matter.

    I was a beta tester for Starlink when it first came out, and I still use the original Gen-1 round dishy at home and when traveling with the Oliver.  We used to run the dishy cable though the outdoor compartment door, and we kept the router and modern under the bed close to the AC outlet.  This was always kinking the cable, interfering with the compartment seal, and generally in the way.  The quick disconnect was really worth doing, and wifey is happy that she doesn’t have to crawl under the bed to pull the cable though anymore.

    Watch for a future post on how to conveniently mount and store a Dishy pipe mast.

    Cheers and good luck, Geoff & Tanya

    Great work and a clean fit and finish. We are considering Starlink and appreciate this info!

    Patriot🇺🇸

    Ollie in the Wild!

    in Campgrounds & Parks

    Posted

    11 hours ago, Brian and Brandelyne said:

    We are making our way down to Key West. We will be staying at the Navy Base there for the month of December.

    On our way down, we stopped at a nice campground in the Chattanooga area and in the crisp autumn evening, I caught these pics.

    Cheers,

    Brian

     

    Safe travels Brian. Keep us posted with photos of your adventures! 👍🏻

     

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    Hang onto your doors!

    in General Discussion

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    4 minutes ago, rich.dev said:

    Yes 2 sets of the Lippert hinges, the door comes std with 3 non friction sets, I installed 2 of the Lippert sets in between (top and bottom of the stock middle set). I couldn't find the 2 pack on the Amazon.com site, bought mine of off the Canadian site here 

    Awesome, thank you!

    Hang onto your doors!

    in General Discussion

    Posted

    Bill,

    I highly recommend you stay here -https://www.natcheztracetravel.com/hohenwald-bedandbreakfasts/meriwethersretreat.html

    Melissa is the owner and it’s one of the nicest B&B’s we have ever stayed at. It’s fairly close to the service center, very clean and she is the best hostess. ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️

    By the way it was nice meeting you and your bride at the Big Texan RV Resort during our return trip from CO. Rest assured, Oliver Service will surely get you taken care of.

    Patriot🇺🇸

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    2024 model year minor changes..

    in Ollie Modifications

    Posted

    16 hours ago, Brian and Brandelyne said:

    Does anyone know if they will be offering an electric black tank valve option for 2024?   Mine works great and I will never have to worry about cable stretch again.

    Brian

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    Cool!!

    In my recent Oct visit this was not mentioned in the conversations I had with Oliver Service. That said I have not had an issue with black tank or grey tank cable stretch in over 20,000 miles. 👍🏻🤞🏻

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    A/C in direct sunlight

    in Mechanical & Technical Tips

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    6 hours ago, Steph and Dud B said:

    We can run our Dometic A/C with our 2000W Honda generator but it's my understanding that a 3000W generator is needed to run the Truma A/C because it doesn't have the soft-start feature.

    That is correct. The Truma Aventa 13.5 BTU AC requires a 3000W gen. Presently per the Truma rep I spoke with a soft start is not available. The rep also said Truma is supposedly looking at a soft start solution. 

     

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    A/C in direct sunlight

    in Mechanical & Technical Tips

    Posted

    9 hours ago, Geronimo John said:

    Keep an eye on the OTT "For Sale" section of our forum.  If you find one you like, check out the owner's posts.  It is amazing what you can learn about the history of their trailer as a result, and about the owner's skills as well.

     

    @Geronimo John

    There is no longer a For Sale or Classifieds section allowing an owner to sell an Oliver on this forum. It was recently shut down by Oliver Admin on Oct 20.
    Here -  https://olivertraveltrailers.com/forums/19-classifieds/
     

    Patriot🇺🇸
     

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