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Wow, Ct, that's sad. I suspect Dometic wouldn't be very happy to hear that an authorized warranty repair facility didn't want to work on your trailer. Frankly, I've never heard that response before. My local Dometic dealer, Campingworld in New Port Richey, was really gracious and thorough in working through my Dometic fridge issues years ago. So sorry. Sherry

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I'll second what Overland said, as I have said it before in other posts. The most effective use of the fossil fuel generator is in the morning, at bulk charge, when we need the honda 1000 genset boost. 45 minutes to an hour usually gets us out of bulk charge mode in shoulder season camping . We let the solar panels take care of the rest. On a crappy day, we might run the generator again for 30 minutes to an hour in the evening, if it's going to be a cold night, and we're in the mid 80s on percentage of battery. Agm batteries have many advantages. They're sealed, no fumes, less sulfation. (Great for me, as they're under my head in our Elite I, 2008.) They don't leak, even if damaged. Less susceptible to vibrations. Charge faster than flooded, in bulk mode, especially. Supposedly can be discharged further than flooded. I get twitchy when we get into the 70s percentage of full, as I want the expensive batteries to get their full / best life. Any battery, agm or flooded, lasts longer if not regularly discharged to the limit, and not overcharged, either. Keeping the batteries discharged to 70 to 80 per cent should prolong their life. Cycling is based on full discharge rating, so....longer life if you don't fully discharge. (Full discharge depends on your battery type. Often 50 per cent. I try to not go that low.) We have a dc danfoss/ secop compressor fridge now, so I really watch the battery states, more than I did when we had a three way. The big night time power user for us, as shoulder season campers, is the furnace fan. Noisy, and power greedy. In our older, original Elites, it's at the foot of the bed, under the kitchen drawer, unlike the newer trailers, where it's up forward, under the north seat. So, not only does it suck a lot of power, but it wakes me up every time it kicks in. Paul swears he doesn't hear it, but I do. So, I set the furnace to the lowest setting, and add a blanket. That helps. Both with warmrh, and battery useage. We have two agm 12v, 105 ah batteries, so not the same configuration the op was asking about. Sherry

I'm looking forward to seeing the photos, too. Have to say, I'm always a bit jealous when I see another Lagun table install. 🤫 This year's budget and time is devoted to solar upgrades and maintenance projects on the boat and the trailer. But, I would so love a 24 inch table that folds out to 48 in the small dinette, that I could elevate and use as a counterheight work station when prepping or working on projects. Plus, I would love to add a wood tabletop, vs the original black fiberglass top. One of these days, maybe Santa will figure it out. 🎅 Sherry

That's an awesome savings. For the many of us whose tvs run on gas, look into the credit cards that give cash discounts, by per centage. Check nerd wallet. There's on credit card now that gives 5 per cent cash back, pretty much anywhere in the USA. If you have a Costco or Sam's card, you'll pick up savings of 4 or 5 per cent. Much more when you gas uo at Sam's or Costco, as they're already 3 to 6 per cent below local prices. Then, enjoy the credit card savings. We use a combination of all of the above. We have a credit card (credit union) that gives us 5 per cent cash back anywhere, plus enjoy the savings at Costco, Sam's, and Murphy's attached to Walmart sites. And I use gasbuddy app and google to look ahead for gas prices on my phone. On a typical trip from Florida to north Carolina, we stop twice in South Carolina, where gas is cheaper by 15 to 20 cents. Our 34 gallon tank will take us into town in Asheville several times in nc , and back to a cheaper gas stop in SC, on the way home, if we fill up in Spartanburg. Sherry

I think, personally, there's a difference in evaluating trailer use tires vs suv/ truck use tires, especiallywhen it comes to noise. I don't care how much noise the trailer tires make. No one is (hopefully 🤣) inside to hear it. I've run bfg, goodyear, bridgestone, cooper and others on suvs and trucks the last thirty years. As soon as I find a tire that lasts 4 years, and doesn't generate a ton of noise, it's discontinued, anyway . In the trailer, we've run duros and maxxis, and now, a local brand, ST. Just my opinion. And, we still run on ST tires, not LT, on our trailer. So, I know we are in the small per centage, here. Trailer tires, imo, are meant to be drug around, since they have no driving power on their own. What do I want? Reputable company and warranty. Decent highway speed rating. Stiffer sidewall. Decent rolling resistance, so the trailer drag doesn't kill my mileage on the highway.. Proper load design for trailer weight. Any of Oliver's choices that I have seen, over the last twelve years, have been way and above what I see on other trailers and class c's, too. On those, if a load range c or d barely meets the specs, like my sister's sob trailer, that's what you get. I never have seen that on Oliver trailers. It's always above. A lot of people were happy with the Michelin tires. Unfortunately, they're no longer made for the Ollie size, so let's see how the Coopers work. If Cooper made a tire that fit my 2008 15 rim, I would be on it. I find a lot to like about Cooper. Sherry

In my case, we installed the Truckfridge tf130, still indel fridge, danfoss/ secop compressor. I picked up almost a half cubic ft of extra storage. Plus an interior (led) light. We love it, despite the Barbie sized freezer. I've looked at reviews from owners on irv2 and other websites. And, I flew through the amish refrigerator website. It doesn't talk about danfoss/secop compressor technology, but at some point, i saw draw of 4 or 5 amps running on dc, so... must be some kind of swing arm compressor. If I had to do it again, I'd still replace our old Dometic with the truckfridge. I picked up extra fridge space, although I now have a shoe box freezer. 🥴 Plus, I gained room for a drawer beneath. Without the heater behind, the replacement fridge can be slightly bigger. The danfoss/secop takes up much less space than the threeway ammonia/heater unit. The novakool a few people have installed gives even more fridge and freezer space, but I was looking at budget. And what would fit through my door, in an older Elite, without having to remove trim or shower wall. Basically, something we could do ourselves. Most reviews I read about jc/amish refrigerators were from big motorhomes, where they had the choice of removing the windshield to replace the fridge, or retrofit the old. In their case, I'd definitely retrofit. I know friends of ours, with an older class a, replaced the cooling unit in a 3way to avoid just such a hassle. I didn't find a unit to retrofit a dometic rm2454, but I could have flipped through too quickly. Possibly, it's there, but I think their focus is on bigger rvs, at least right now. Sherry

We don't have the newer furnace. Folks who do, do you have an issue with "auto" setting? I seem to remember that in other posts. Is there a manual heat setting that makes the furnace work properly? Off, gives nan 75 f, which is about 24 c. Sherry

Your thermostat serms to be reading Celsius, and you need to reset to Farenheit. Do you have a manual? If not, look up conversion tables.

You can probably find a replacement toggle boot at west marine, amazon, or any marine supply. Most of them are pretty similar. I don't know what brand the new trailers use. You could start here: https://www.amazon.com/Toggle-Switch-Boots-Black-Marine/dp/B01BIDTAEE/ref=asc_df_B01BIDTAEE/?tag=hyprod-20&linkCode=df0&hvadid=312114712708&hvpos=1o8&hvnetw=g&hvrand=2763488546385424426&hvpone=&hvptwo=&hvqmt=&hvdev=m&hvdvcmdl=&hvlocint=&hvlocphy=9012147&hvtargid=pla-569606906829&psc=1

KennyPenny, i think you have several accounts. Maybe try another?

I also disagree. Custer is beautiful. The sundown drive, vry slowly, through the adjoining preserve is awesome, for wildlife view. Be prepared to stop. A lot. Dave's photos are beautiful. And real. . I really enjoyed Teddy Roosevelt NP in North Dakota, if you have time. The Dakotas have their own special and unique beauty. Not a flyover, or run-through, imo. Sherry

I really like those legend pex connectors, Overland. When I tried to shop them, I could only find them at Ferguson. Guess I may have to reactivate my account with them. Any idea on pricing? Sherry

And, I just reread your post. Tpms is a must, for me. Even if it's not integrated. We use the tst sensors system.

Some of my favorite sites may surprise others. Then again, not. Costco: tires, camping pants, jackets, Scott's toilet paper, various food items along the way . Biggest savings, gasoline. We watch for Costco along the highway, in US and Canada. Always 6 cents a gallon better, sometimes 30 cents better. In Iceland, a whopping 80 cents a gallon, at least.. Amazon Prime. Who doesn't go there? I've bought everything from solar panels, to shrink wrap connectors and o rings, plus many odd bits here. Love the free shipping. Even when sending to a neighboring address. IKEA oranizers. Floormats. Rugs. Coffee mugs. Comforters and pillows. Bandages. Veggie meatless balls. Big one: The big blue bags that haul groceries, laundry, firewood, etc. And so much more. Aldi. Aldi has totally stepped up its organic game, and gluten free game, for grocery shopping. Plus all the cool weekly buys-- camping chairs, mattress pads, cookware, portable butane burner, boot trays, storage containers, etc etc... The fun of following the aldi ads . In Australia, we saw a porta pott on sale at Aldi. Haven't seen that here, but our 10 year old camping chairs from Aldi USA are doing great . Camping world store: often our last resort. But, sometimes, the handiest spot, as they pop up every 100 to 200 miles along the east coast.

When we had our three way fridge, even if we were home, I'd start up the fridge on gas, unless we had a lot of time before departure. Adsorption fridges are designed to primarily run on gas. So, cooling always seemed faster, from 80 or 90 degrees in Florida. Once it has acheivrd temperature, electric 110 operation is maintenance., and fine. But, we almost never have electrical hookups, so take it for what it's worth. BTW, Which water heater do you have? Our old one ran on electricity or gas. We always ran on gas, (again, because we almost never have an electric hookup), but others enjoyed free electricity at campsites to provide hot water, as well. If you camp often with hookups, by all means, use them. Sherry

Most of the rvs we deliver have the option of rear view camera always on, as does our car . This feature is awesome. I agree with Dave. Someday, it will be mandated. For now, adapt it if you can.

If you have electrical service at your campsite, feel free to run the fridge on 110, or auto. I suspect topgun was talking about running the fridge on 110, or even 12v , when running on generator. If you're on generator power, the best way to run your three way fridge is on gas. Then, the only electrical draw from the fridge is the board, and the electronic igniter, saving power for the a/c , charging your battery, and other devices. A three way generally cools down faster on gas. On electric, its a power hog. Imo, the 12v operation is a battery killer. Sherry

Thanks for that catch. Good thread that bears rereading.

Welcome aboard! There are a lot of sailors in our group. Some current, some former. I personally think it's because we all get the fiberglass hull thing. Our fiberglass boat is 41 on its last birthday. Our Ollie is a mere 12. But, both are hull number 12. I'd love to see photos of your cruising adventures. Especially New Zealand and Australia. We've flown out, and camped extensively, but the boat has never made it that far. 🙃 it has spent its life in the Caribbean, and Florida. I truly think you'll love the Oliver. Most sailors do. It's still 12 volt life, small space life. But definitely easier for two to handle than a cruising sailboat, imo. And far less maintenance. Sherry

Years ago, I compromised in setting up our closet. We wanted more shelves, but we often have a need to hang some clothes, as well. I bought a Skubb hanging organizer, and a bunch of fabric skubb boxes at IKEA. It takes up maybe a third of the hanging space in the closet, and I can roll tshirts, underwear, etc. and keep the in the fabric boxes on the fabric "shelves." Works pretty well. I also use larger Skubb boxes in the overhead cabinets to corrall lightweight items ( plastic containers, cracker boxes, etc) to keep them from shifting around. The fabric "boxes" are light, collapsible, and easily removed and rearranged.

Chloed, what year is your trailer,? We just changed out the lens to amber on our 2008. And changed the bulb to led type. Somewhere in time (2016? Maybe), Oliver changed providers for the porchlight. Our old Bargman is still working, 12 years later. But, you may have a totally different lamp. Sherry

Well, you said you're on shore power, so low power limiting isn't the factor. Plus , your blower comes on Any of you with the newer furnace with ideas?

Yup. Composters need not worry. Lol.

A number of campgrounds offer "honey wagon" service. An atv or truck with a fitted tank comes by and collects the contents of your waste tanks. Nice euphemism, huh?