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Maybe we should try to move these comments over here to this discussion? Scroll down. Page 4 on my phone.

Stuff a pool noodles chunk in there, or a rolled up towel.

Our epoch 460 is about a year old, so not the new buggy firmware. It does have victron connections. I don't know if it's technically v1 or v2. Even the 12v battety (460) he tested passed capacity, but like our earlier version, older firmware.

Ine man's trash is another man's treasure, as my dad used to say. Give it a try. Why not?

I think I posted info on the freshjet in Australia several years ago. I agree. Apparently, Americans will be expected to put up with old tech for longer than the rest of the world. Perhaps, in perpetuity.

Must be pretty new. I looked it up, and no reviews yet, and 500 downloads. Thanks for the info!

Will Prowse posted a new video yesterday expressing disappointment in the newer v2 Epoch batteries. From his comments, the new firmware has some major issues. He failed the 48 v batteries, gave the 12v 460 a questionable pass, as it had the old firmware. We are quite happy with our original Epoch 460, installed some time back on the boat. So, I guess I'm saying I'd be cautious about the v2 12v, until such time as Will feels they've corrected the firmware issues. He is my go-to guru for solar and batteries. And, he's the reason we bought the earlier version 460 in the first place....

So, you are basically full timers, now? We don't see many on the forum these days. I'll look forward to your observations.

True. The pentastar engine is tried and true, but not as an "onboard generator. " I do think it's an interesting concept. Most pickup trucks really don't do a lot of long haul. My Silverado hasn't left the county in over a year, though it has been to Canada a few times. The pentastar as generator definitely should reduce range anxiety. Or, if you really use your truck "mostly" locally, like many of us, you can charge at home or at a station, and run on electric most of the time. I'm looking forward to seeing one later this year.

@Galileo, you may want to see the new 2026 ramcharger when it (finally) goes on sale later this year. It's a phev, but the gasser 3.6 pentastar V6 engine is strictly an onboard generator, not part of the drivetrain. Although it is gas vs diesel, it's a bit like what you described, and makes a lot of sense, to me. Charge while driving from the fossil fuel motor, and reduce the range anxiety. I'll be interested in seeing talks towing test when they finally get their hands on one. Even if range is cut in half by towing, you'd still get 300 miles or so between charging (or, just filling the gas tank). Best of both worlds, if it works as stated. https://www.ramtrucks.com/electric/ram-1500-ramcharger.html#overview

Any system is only as good as the replacement filters that you buy

Choose marine products, rated for fiberglass. 17 years outdoors, our Ollie still looks good. 2x year, marine wax (3m, now collonade). Marine boat soap, etc. Welcome to the family!

Just the one that will kill you.

So, it does fold up, right? Most of them I've seen, including build your own, fold up. Our home, our boat, and our Oliver are powered by solar. A solar oven is a natural choice, for many of us. Even if for just perfect days .

I'm a fan, but don't have one. I'd love to learn more about how you have used it, successfully.

Lightweight long sleeves and pants. I'd not think about that road with an Oliver in tow. We did it in a small class c, and it was a b1t#h. No matter the mud/stone guards, any trailer would be tough on that road. No way. , and, we are not perfect day travelers.

My best advice is long pants, long sleeves, light colors,a hat, and a high powered fan. I too hate wearing repellant, but I don't often spray my skin, I spray my clothes. So, they stink, not me. A fly_mosquito net can be necessary sometimes. At the Arctic circle some years back (def not a recommended road for fiberglass trailers, its a really, really crummy road), we took rapid fire photos trying to get one of us smiling. Not even the dog could smile, with all the mosquitos. We had intended to camp at the freezer campground, but opted to return to fairbanks.

I will interject that we love the awning seal. We have replaced it once.. I guess it depends in how you store and canp

We I installed the little orion in the boat this week. It's a great little piece of equipment.

Congratulations from hull #12. Wishing you many miles of smiles, as we have enjoyed ourselves for 17 years now.

That's interesting. I'd like to know more about that.

Not always. Sometimes, wives lead the way. Or, at least help. Every couple has different dynamics.. I care, and watch, learn, and help with planning and procurement. I know others do. But, I was oldest (girl) in family, so dad taught me a lot. Learned more as 40 year apprentice engineer, to engineer husband. We work together.

Our #12, 2008, has double pane windows from hehr. Except for the door window . Our hull has well supported double pane for 17 years.

We are in year 7 or 8 with our agm batteries. Don't rush the change up to lithium, especially if you rarely boondock. When you do boondock, keep the batteries atv70 per centbor better, imo. Great customer service from lifeline. You probably had a bad cell in one battery. Best to replace both, at the same time.

Welcome from hull #12, 2008. Hoping you enjoy your Ollie as much as we have for 17 seasons.