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The rm2454 had been around aehile. At least two, possibly more versions. Dometic isn't good about manuals. You have tp look up the specific serial number for sort of specific info. I know, because we had a rm2454. Finding the right replacement board was a pain. I DON'T know about your fan, because we never had one, but I do have a fuzzy memory about fans scrolling through posts about our issues. Were it me, I'd disconnect it. If you think you need a fan, get a little muffin fan. When you get a good dometic, it's golden. A few have issues. I was one of those. Hence, the 12v compressor fridge now on board. To be fair, I have seen 20 year old Domestic fridges chugging along just fine. Camping world told us they had some issues about 4 years ago. Since they supply maybe 90 per cent of the rv market, I'm sure they have worked on it.

In our Elite, when water gushes out the bottom, it means the tank is full. What does your monitor say? Looks like you had a great time! Keep on enjoying! Sherry

Travelling with a fridge on gas, and turning it off before fueling up, probably has almost as many posts and debates on rv forums as " which tow vehicle" and "what replacement tires". Since we replaced our 3-way absorption fridge with a 12v compressor fridge last year, I don't have to worry about that question anymore. Sherry

Still means you need a paper or computer log...which is what we've always done. Boats, cars, trailers. Not so big deal. We keep a book in the side pocket of the truck. In there, we track mileage, maintenance, upgrades, and a log of all our camping adventures. It's fun to look back...

We are so happy for you. Wishing you many miles of smiles. We are on our 12th season, now. Wouldn't trade the memories for anything. Sherry

Many camogrounds frown on, or prohibit, washing your trailer in your campsite. Wastes water, can leave a mess, and neighbors complain... Best to take it to a do it yourself carwash. Make sure you have the height clearance in the stall--your Ollie is a lot taller than most vehicles. Good question. Ask away.

We also have a TST system, the 510, now about 9 or 10 years old. I just discovered a failed replacement sensor. I called TST, verified that it was still under the 3 year warranty. Jim in technical support faxed me an RMA form to inclde in my package. I will pay only one way shipping ($3.75), and receive a rebuilt sensor in a few days. I have been so pleased with TST customer service over the years. I wouldn't look at another brand. Sherry

That makes sense. No need for duplicate notifications.

John, I tried my experiment, private messaging between my two accounts ( user, and moderator). Both times the web notification worked (red dot on the bell), but in neither case did I get email notification. I did, curiously, get an automatic notication through email from Oliver that I had changed my account settings. I will edit the original post, split this off the topic, and ask for some clarification from admin. The only email notifications I'm getting are account changes, and if I follow a topic. Thanks for the help. Sherry

John, It looks like only the web notifications (bell) are working for you. I normally keep email notifications off, so I will test this with a pm from another user account I have, to myself. I turned the email notifications off years ago, because I am in the forum so often, anyway.. Is anyone else getting email notices on private messages? Or anything else? Obviously, I need to edit the above post if this is not working. And, try to get help to make email notifications work.

David S. brought this to our attention sime time ago. We ask people to use private messages, or pms, when sharing contact info (email addresses, phone numbers,et), to avoid that information being swept up by spammers, bots, and bad guys. Private messages are just that-- private. Only you, and the intended recipient can see them. But, some members are new to forums, and our private message system can be a multistep process. The simplest way to send a private message (pm) is to log in, click on the three horizontal bars top right ( dropdown menu button.) Click on the envelope. Click on compose new. Start typing the first few letters of the user's screen name, and when you see the correct name, start writing your email. Proofread, and hit send. Done. ( note: this is a much simpler process than our old system!) Alternatively, if the person you would like to pm has a recent post, click on his username anywhere it appears in bold... in a post, at the recent users at the bottom of the page, or even in the "thanked by" section at the bottom of a post. Clicking on the username will take you to the user profile, and you'll see an envelope. Clicking here will take you to the message box, where you can type your message, proofread, and hit send. I added a few screenshots in the next post below as visual aids. Sherry

Wolfdds, did you have oliver install a solar port?

A number of people have taken their new Ollies on long trips, though I think many were at least moderately experienced in towing, and camping. If a newbee, a longer stay in Tennessee to learn the systems would be a great idea, before heading out to the great beyond. But, leaving Sarasota, and picking up in Hohenwald, you're already about 1/3 of the way to the Grand Canyon, if that's on your bucket list. For me, it would depend a lot on pickup date. I don't like traveling in the west in the summer heat. I did enough of that as a kid. Interstates are great when you want to put some miles behind you in a day. The smaller roads are usually more scenic. You can always mix it up.... Sherry

Hey, Congratulations! Love the colors of your graphics. Glas you are having fun!

Works for me now, Andrew. ?

And I forgot to say, " welcome to the forum!" Randy, are you new to camping, trading up from a tent or some other brand? The options today are many, I know. Take heart . A lot of options in 2008 are already standard. Just a lot to work through in the decision process. Here's our story, 11+ years in. We camp without hookups 99 per cent of the time. Removed the microwave. Added solar in fall, 2008. Most important to us is solar, and the freedom the small size gives us. We leave the bed made up all the time. Added an inverter in 2009, died a few years ago, no plans to replace it. Never used it much. We chase cooler weather, travel in the eastern half of us, and Canada, primarily. We camp often in North Carolina mountains. Where do you want to go? Sherry

Just curious. Did Xantrex offer a price to repair the old unit? Some folks here are not interested in working on potentially dangerous electronics. Sherry

Yes, check your specs on the truck. The Elite is smaller than the II, less tongue weight, and less weight overall. But, I heard from another Elite owner that uses the Anderson with his late model Taco in another thread. Our Elite is a 2008. I don't know the current weights on new models. Our Elite has served us really well for a couple and one or two small dogs, for 11 years. Have you seen one yet? Sherry

Hmmm. Think we will stick it out with the 3m ultra marine paste wax. More time, but has worked well for many years for us.

I'm loading up our trailer for the first trip of the season. This will be the twelfth season for the Target bathroom organizers that I use in the kitchen. Those suction cups have held up really well, but may have to replace the cups next year. We keep flashlights by the bed, and by the door, on velcro. Sherry

We were at Elkhart Lake six years ago. A lovely , idyllic little town. An hour north of Milwaukee, two hours southwest of Door county. Check the Elkhart lake website. There is something going on all summer. And, it's beautiful country. Wisconsin is ripe with beautiful campgrounds, state parks, and lakes, rolling hills, and bluffs. If you have even a little time, get off the interstate, and discover the amazing beauty of Wisconsin. Ok, I am partial. Grew up near the border.disclaimer Sherry

Awesome. Even if I have to turn my phone sideways. ? So happy for you. Wishing you many miles of happy camping smiles. Sherry

Instead of charging the tank with a five gallon bucket of water, i charge it with a one quart teakettle. and a citrus/ eco friendly pod . Since we actually use the black tank, a quart to start is plenty. No smell, no hassle, 100,000 miles and 11 years . Works for me. I think most of the smell in the old rv days was inadequate venting. In my parents' 70s unit, it took more care.

Our 2008 has a coax feed connection, actually, two. One near the rear bumper, and one on the curb side. we have only used the one by the bumper in a test mode with an antenna, just to see if it wouldwork in an emergency. I don'twatch tv. I don't know about the newer trailers.

Ours is pretty much a long strip of some kind of rubber tubing. It's over ten years old, keeps the rain off my "patio", and, I do travel and live with a lot of rain. 34 inches annual average in my area, and the trailer lives outside 24/7/365. We run a hose up when we can, and wash out the detritis. However. we don't have to deal with a lot of clogging junk..no pines, sticky cottonwood, etc, on a regular basis, at home, or on our camping property in North Carolina. Just leaves. When mine dies, I will replace it. I prefer the gutter to the rainfall in my patio. I think it depends a lot on your region, and where you camp. Each situation is different. Abd, we do have the fiamma awning. Perhaps that also makes a difference. Sherry