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Not really new news, unfortunately. Plenty of discussion on this forum about the Dometic and high noise levels. Many have now converted to quieter units. Good place to start your research is a post from several years back here

Much appreciated. I also reached out to Oliver and it sounds like they will send me some. If they don't, I will get back with you directly.

Has anybody been able to source the shade clips besides from Oliver? And if so, source and part number please?

Four pages of mostly nonsensical diatribes. Plenty of help offered. “I’ll tell you what the fix was. Maybe. Someday. If I feel like it”. Can’t believe I even bothered to read most of this and offer advice.

Again - wow. Just wow.

Understood. I carry a spare 10” hub with new bearings, but it was pretty inexpensive.

Wouldn’t it be easier and potentially only a little more expensive to carry a spare hub complete with bearings? Not at all familiar with the Never Lube setup - but the thought of trying to R&R a defective bearing(s) on the Alcan in grizzly country might give me pause.

Wow. Just wow.

Sorry if this has been suggested before as I haven't read this entire thread - have you tried applying a robust (like either a regulated power supply or from a car battery) 12 volt DC power source to pins 1 & 2 on the trailer side 7 pin? If that doesn't work it would narrow the fault location down quite a bit. And have you checked continuity from pin 2 at the 7 pin to the blue wire splice location?

There is a condensate pump 15k btu version of the Houghton available now from RecPro. As to continuous fan - their website has a note about the fan running continuously. Did not see anything about a RecPro provided mod to allow intermittent fan. Houghton also has inverter style units - but I don't think RecPro has contracted with Houghton to bring 60hz versions here yet. Maybe soon?

With DC systems, 9 times out of ten the issue is with the ground wire(s). Not always, but after 50+ years of working on cars and other things with DC power - this advice has served me well.

Wasn't there at least one dealer in Georgia as well? I thought Southland RV was an Oliver dealer. Doesn't appear on the dealer map any longer.

Before you do that please check the GFCI outlet on the inverter itself. You said you have the Xantrex 2000 watt inverter and if it’s like the one I used to have in our Oliver, there is a duplex GFCI outlet on the inverter with a romex cable plugged into that outlet that then feeds a CB on the panel. Your wiring may be different than mine but I hope this helps.

Solar can charge the batteries (12 volts DC). Batteries can run the inverter (12 volts DC converted to 120 volts AC). Inverter is a pass through of 120 VAC when on generator or shore power. Inverter is also a converter and will provide 12 VDC to charge the batteries if AC load allows. Solar cells do not provide AC! If the batteries are charged, the inverter is turned on, the GFCI on the inverter is not tripped and the CB in the main panel is not tripped - the AC outlets in the trailer should operate. If the outlets aren’t working, check the GFCI on the inverter and the CB on the main panel under the dinette. Wire plugged into the GFCI feeds the AC outlets through the CB.

Just another data point for anyone curious - Recently installed 4 leaf Alcan springs and new Bulldog shocks. Drove 2000 miles to EAA AirVenture (Oshkosh) and back, most of it interstate roads. Lowered tire pressure from 50 psi to 45 psi. One window shade detached and hanging clothes in the closet fell off the hangar. Never had this happen previously even during our 12,000+ mile trek to Alaska and back (yes, on the Alcan and worse roads). I can only imagine the ride with the full 5 leaf springs.

My bad. These are the wrong hubs. Haven't had time to search to see if these are available with our 6 bolt pattern. I think 10" discs are more effective than 12" drums (more brake energy capability and higher torque), but I don't know for sure. Still not convinced that the 3500 pound axles are limiting - other than the springs and the OEM Chinese made bearings. I do get the appeal of larger brakes.

I think there are several options for disc brakes on 3500 pound axles with 5 on 4.5 hubs. Here is one I found with a very cursory search. https://www.etrailer.com/Trailer-Brakes/Dexter/T2HRCM10DAC.html?feed=npn&gad_source=1&gad_campaignid=203665937&gclid=EAIaIQobChMItvmapLaPjgMVE7daBR1a9BpIEAQYASABEgIsJ_D_BwE

I'm curious as to the motivation to upgrade to the 5200 pound axles. Is it simply for the bigger brakes? Do the larger axles have the same wheel bolt pattern? Why not upgrade to electric/hydraulic disc brakes instead? Have there been reported failures of the 3500 pound axles or just the stock leaf springs? I'm in the middle of the 4 leaf Alcan spring upgrade right now, so I was just wondering. For those wondering, it has taken me about 1-2 hours per side, working slowly in a well-equipped shop. Overall, pretty straightforward.

We stayed there 20+ years ago in a rental RV. It was beautiful (as was the entire Oregon coast). Please provide a trip report on Cape Lookout, as we are planning to visit again next year in the Ollie.

Thanks for the chart. That is the info I was looking for. As to the SeeLevel - I did purchase the new panel with the Cerbo connector. The panel did not work when connected to the existing Molex connector. Do you know if this panel gets its power from the Cerbo connector or the standard connector?

I was going to ask the same thing. I’m pretty comfortable with a 4 leaf full length spring made with US steel and a 2000 lb rating.

Probably a bit unusual of a question, but - What configuration settings are used with 30lb propane tanks and Mopeka sensors for the Cerbo? Specifically, the tank capacity (7 or 8 gallons) and empty and full sensor reading height? I had guessed about 20 inches (50.8cm) for full height, but not sure that is correct. And did you have to rewire the connector to the SeeLevel when you replaced it with the newer panel? I tried the connector removed from the original SeeLevel and it did not work with the new panel. I'm not referring to the RJ-45 connector that goes to the Cerbo, but the original one that gets power and data from the fluid level sensors.

I am ordering the 4 spring version of the ALCAN springs. Lew continues to recommend the 5 leaf (2700 pound rating) spring, but like GJ and others - I believe that is too stiff a spring for our Oliver. I plan to replace the shocks as well during the upgrade.

Uh, maybe? My house is surrounded by a moat filled with hungry crocodiles and piranha plus a security system of flesh burning lasers with motion sensors. Inside is a herd of trained attack bunnies (ala Monty Python and the Holy Grail). Good catch, I didn’t even notice.

Anyone have an update on how many burners have been replaced? Sure has been quiet. I never heard back from Truma on replacing the entire unit at my cost, nor have I heard anything from Oliver on parts availability. Disappointing on both fronts.