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Great question. I think it just cycles less giving the impression it’s quieter when it’s in this low power mode or sleep mode. Or maybe just not having the Penguin noise banger it’s just so much quieter. A really worthy upgrade for sure. Patriot🇺🇸
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We have found the dehumidify mode works really well! And we also have learned that running our Truma on low it gets colder than a meat locker. We prefer cooler sleeping temps. I don’t see us ever running it in high.🥶 With the (IR function) of the remote it does require it to be directly pointed at the sensor for sure. We learned from the Truma tech at the rally that it’s important to touch the send button on the remote when you touch a different setting. Ahhh the learning curves of the new Truma! The more you learn the better it gets! One thing for sure, it keeps the interior very cool at a very quiet sound decibel. Sleep mode is even quieter if that’s possible. Patriot🇺🇸
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It’s all about your interpretation of too many eggs in one place. Great since of humor! 👍🏻😄
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@topgun2 Too many eggs in the basket Bill? 😄 Or were the sites too close and cozy? Patriot🇺🇸
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Truma Aventa owners, cowling counter sunk fastener holes
Patriot replied to Patriot's topic in Mechanical & Technical Tips
Thanks Max, 😊 Indeed this quick and easy mod along with proper torquing of the cowl fasteners will remove the concerns of ever having to think about water intrusion. 👍🏻 Patriot🇺🇸 -
@ELGR Here is additional info (link below) for you to take a look at with regarding to a bike rack and cover. I also answered your PM. Let me know if I can help with any other questions. Patriot🇺🇸
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Repositioning Water Pump Switch/LED in the Head...
Patriot replied to MAX Burner's topic in Ollie Modifications
Nice work Max! Mod On Brother! 👍🏻😊 Let there be water! Patriot🇺🇸 -
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Truma Aventa Retro fit Honeywell digital thermostat suggestion
Patriot replied to Patriot's topic in Ollie Modifications
I meant to provide an update on this sooner. This digital Tstat works great running the Dometic furnace. And honestly it just looks so much nicer that the Dometic mechanical Tstat. https://www.amazon.com/dp/B00H6ARNXO?psc=1&ref=ppx_yo2ov_dt_b_product_details Patriot🇺🇸 -
Push every button on your Oliver on delivery day. Take a few days to test the systems prior to departing the Hohenwald area. There are places to camp. Ask all the questions you can possibly think of and then ask more. Most importantly enjoy your delivery day, Oliver goes to great lengths to make it a really special day! Congrats! Patriot🇺🇸
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@Brian and Brandelyne What did Oliver do to address the air flow problem? This info would be helpful to other Truma owners if they experience a similar issue? Thanks! Patriot🇺🇸
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Truma Aventa owners, cowling counter sunk fastener holes
Patriot replied to Patriot's topic in Mechanical & Technical Tips
As stated zero worries here, I believe I am in good shape even in 80 mph winds in the Wild West yee haa! 🤠 I do understand your suggestion. However, the fasteners naturally will crack if they are over torqued. I still stand by my statement that making any alterations or modifications using fender washers on a new Truma Aventa cowling, unless approved by Oliver and ultimately by Truma could void a warranty claim. Ultimately when you pay for the Truma retro fit it’s yours you can do whatever you want with it. Have you had the Truma retro fit done? Just passing forward a fairly simple helpful mod for Truma owners to preempt a potential water intrusion issue with a simple fix using XPEL PPF. Let’s please try and stay on topic. 😉 Thanks! Patriot🇺🇸 -
Backup Camera Location
Patriot replied to Wandering Sagebrush's topic in Mechanical & Technical Tips
We use our Oliver back up camera and large TV mirrors mainly to monitor traffic and lane clearance behind our Ollie when traveling. It also allows me to keep an eye on our bicycles on the 1 Up rack. I have noticed most vehicles don’t tailgate us as they think they are on video. It seems to keep most of the tailgaters at bay in my experience. I don’t think I have ever actually used it to back into a campsite. All said, I am spoiled, I cannot imagine not having the Oliver installed high mounted back up camera while traveling. Patriot🇺🇸 The factory mounted all seeing 👁️ -
Truma Aventa owners, cowling counter sunk fastener holes
Patriot replied to Patriot's topic in Mechanical & Technical Tips
Haha…I totally get it Chris! Your point on proper torquing of the OE fasteners is critical to keep the cowling counter sunk bolt holes from cracking. I will leave well enough alone for now and not nudge the sleeping puppy. We are really enjoying our Truma and have only needed to run it on low as it turns our Ollie into a super quiet meat cooler. 🥶😄 Patriot🇺🇸 -
Truma Aventa owners, cowling counter sunk fastener holes
Patriot replied to Patriot's topic in Mechanical & Technical Tips
Not the least bit worried. 😊 As mentioned the leveling sealer/caulk around the bolt head applied by Oliver and the XPEL I installed I am satisfied that we won’t have any issues. As mentioned in my OP even if the existing sealer fails the PPF covering this area will not allow any water intrusion while covering the counter sunk hole. The XPEL PPF is just about invisible at a glance. I would not suggest adding, altering, or changing out any OEM Truma hardware securing the cowling. This could void the 2 year Truma warranty if a leak occurred. Adding a small sealing circle of XPEL PPF I don’t see any issue. The PPF install adds additional UV protection to the self leveling sealer installed by Oliver. It’s very tough material. I don’t see myself ever towing my Ollie in 80 mph winds anywhere. If so, I have likely made a really bad decision. 😄 Mod On! ⚡️⚡️ Patriot🇺🇸 -
Truma Aventa owners, cowling counter sunk fastener holes
Patriot replied to Patriot's topic in Mechanical & Technical Tips
It will be interesting to see what Truma does to correct this design flaw if anything. Yours being brand new should be clean as a can be.👍🏻 -
Truma Aventa owners- a mod! I learned from Oliver Service that the Truma Aventa has a design flaw where the (8) fasteners that hold the AC cowling/shroud in place will hold water when it rains. This could result in a leak if the cowling screws are torqued too tight and the plastic cracks. Oliver has made Truma aware of this concern and has also taken steps to preempt water intrusion issues with the counter sunk screw holes by adding a self leveling sealer to each counter sunk fastener hole in the cowling. (See in pics) All new Olivers with Truma Aventa AC units have this self leveling sealer installed at the plant. Today I opted to take sealing these counter sunk fasteners to the next level with some 8 mil XPEL paint protection. I cut 8 small circles of the XPEL PPF and simply covered each of the 8 fastener holes. It took longer to trace and hand cut the 8 small circles from my PPF than to do the install. This PPF can easily be removed for access to the screws and then removal of AC cowling. The PPF will completely prevent any water intrusion issues even if the self leveling sealer should fail. I also covered the Truma side decals in PPF to prevent weathering or peeling over time. The PPF also has a UV protection which should also help keep the sealer from degrading under normal full sun light. This XPEL PPF is very tough material. We have had it installed on our cars, trucks and even 10 mil sheets installed on the front of our Ollie with excellent protection results. Mod On!!⚡️ Patriot🇺🇸 A few pics - These pieces were cut from scraps of 8 mil XPEL I had in my shop. Once installed they disappear. IMG_8826.mov
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That looks amazing nice work Jps! It was nice t finally meet you at the Rally! Patriot🇺🇸
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@rideandfly Nice work Bill - thinking outside the battery box! Looking good! Patriot 🇺🇸
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New Honda eu3200i Security Mount now available
Patriot replied to Patriot's topic in General Discussion
@SeaDawgGreat question and TBD..😊 a work in progress. Where do put your fuel container when running your gen? Hopefully sooner than later I am actually planning to install the www.hutchmountain.com new 3200i LP conversion kit. That will take gas out of the picture. I am on the waiting list we’ll see. If not I may attach this mount lock onto the non exhaust side of the cargo basket to at least lock the roto pax down when running the gen. I guess if someone wants the gas bad enough they will just siphon it. here- https://www.amazon.com/RotopaX-RX-LOX-PM-Pack-Mount-Lock/dp/B008S9QRH0/ref=sr_1_4?hvadid=636053578030&hvdev=c&hvlocphy=9009915&hvnetw=g&hvqmt=e&hvrand=12750849366801851103&hvtargid=kwd-59998714017&hydadcr=7467_13278794&keywords=rotopax+mounts&qid=1685500874&sr=8-4&ufe=app_do%3Aamzn1.fos.006c50ae-5d4c-4777-9bc0-4513d670b6bc -
New Honda eu3200i Security Mount now available
Patriot replied to Patriot's topic in General Discussion
After installing my Honda 3200i generator security basket in the Oliver cargo tray. I decided to get a little creative and add a 3 gal rotopax spare fuel container. (Not a fan of gas fumes in our truck bed under the camper topper). I made sure to leave 5.5” of width between the rear cargo tray and the gen during the security install to accommodate the 5” wide roto pax. This allowed the 5” wide rotopax to fit comfortably in this space. You can just barely see the rotopax in the full front photo. Now I am waiting on the custom heavy duty gen cover I ordered for the 3200i to finish this mod. ⚡️Power On!⚡️ Happy Camping! A video dem of the 3200i running in the security basket from last Thursday. IMG_8731.mov -
2023 Rocky Mountain Fiberglass Rendezvous - July 18-21, 2023
Patriot replied to bill s.'s topic in Events & Rallies
Two…probably 22 now 🤩🤣🤣 they breed like spring rabbits. -
Looks good we’ll add it to our list! Thank you! Patriot🇺🇸
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Brian, Thanks! This is on our list of CGs to visit.
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Please post up photos of delivery day!
