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Were it me, I'd be carefully inspecting springs, and shocks. Yours are 7 years old. We've had no issues with springs, but did replace shocks some years back, in our 2008. We've never seen a cracked weld in our 2008, and we do inspect regularly. Not saying someone couldn't have had a bad day welding, which could be the case, but previous owner, running 80 psi, on rough travel, "could" have created your issues. Which could translate to other issues, with shocks and springs . When we picked up our 2008 Elite, it was also set to maximum psi on the tires. We didn't think much about it til the microwave tried to commit suicide, almost jumping out of the cabinet, on a rough, snaking mountain road. (And contents of drawers spewed everywhere.) We have an Elite, st tires, so I have no recommendations for your elite ii with lt tires,,except that max pressure isn't it. Everthing has to work in harmony. If you look back, there are dozens (probably) of posts on ideal tire pressure for the Elite II. I'm very glad you inspected, and got timely repair. Good on you, for inspection. .

I can split this topic, if you like, so that your question gets more attention. I looked up your profile, so others know: Elite 2, 2022, hull #998, picked up a month ago. So, you bought a pre-owned trailer, correct? What other loads were on in the trailer? Microwave? Fan (what speed?) Or, just lights. And, were there any other loads on the 15 amp circuit from the home, or is it a dedicated outlet for the trailer? (Meaning, nothing else in the home or garage can be plugged into this circuit., and the circuit breaker only controls that single 15a outlet.) I don't have your gear, but I do have an older xantrex on our boat. With only 15 amps to work with, if there is much of any draw on that circuit, I think your xantrex would direct those amps to other draws, and not to charging. Hence, the initial show of charge, then switch to no charge. Have your batteries ever shown "full 100 per cent charge" since you've owned the trailer? Our batteries, even agm, need to reach 100 per cent from time to time, to "reset" the algorithms of the monitor. Others with your gear will have better suggestions. With my limited knowledge, I'll leave it to you to explain the situation further, and let current /newer owners answer.

Is your grill on a solid table surface (not slats)? I'd probably find a big storage bin, cover it with the bin upside down (no lid) after it cools, and put a weight/rock on top. Not had a problem with our grill. Yet.

Your installation is clean, and pretty. And, I love reading about well-planned, well-executed mods, like yours. Our older (2008/2009) trailers had the tiny Jensen 12v TV, in the corner, silver frame. So old, the system has an integrated cd player (@!!), but no Bluetooth, etc. It doesn't fold up. When it dies, we'll probaby take it out, and patch the holes, tuck the wiring up in the attic, case our daughter wants to use it someday. Lots of other projects in the meantime. Do relocate the exit stickers. Here's our tiny "black eye."

Gbergh, there are quite a few very nice, and active on our forum, owners in Michigan. You might revise your title to reflect your very polite request, including "Michigan. " If you've run past the 24 hour edit privelege, pm me or another mod, and we can do it for you. Good luck.

From my cousin's cabin, outside Cantwell, on good days, we can see Denali. I'm so very happy for you. Your photos show a very (unusual) clear sky.

It is a total joy! Sometimes, the miles drive you crazy,,but how much fun it is to wake up in a totally different environment.

Awesome! I'm so happy for you!

Adding another to the list, for certain bites: Ivarest. Made for poison ivy, but really calmed down my double bites from a yellow jacket. The key is to let it dry, and cover with a bandaid, , if clothes will rub it off. Or, leave it open, when dry, if clothes won't rub it off. It's calamine, generic 2% benadryl, and benzol alcohol. Very pink. Cover the area til you can't see through it. Got the bites three days ago. No issue at all, now. The stings weren't as bad as the crazy itch. I "iced" as well, first day a few times, with a cold patch, to keep the venom from spreading. I had it in the locker for our friend who has a lot of issues with poison ivy. Glad I had it.

A very excellent recommendation. Not only will the blocks help with jack travel, and accidental drive-off, but if you're ever in a situation where a jack fails, it's so much easier to wind it up manually if the jack is less extended. Plus, the pad or 2 x 6 chunk spreads the load, under the jack.

I hope he's still in the return window. A pricey unit, for no result.

I agree that the tvs are kind of a "black eye." It's why I've refused over the many years to have a TV in the living room or bedroom. Plus, I believe the living room is for conversation. Any light in the bedroom is disturbing to me. When our original little Jensen dies, we probably just won't replace it. We never use it. Other folks love tv , and for you, the white and thin unit is a terrific upgrade. Enjoy!

Our 2008 model Dometic was still (noisily) working when we replaced it, but shroud was more eternabond tape than plastic, by that point. A replacement shroud, with shipping, was about a third of the price of a little Houghton , at that time, so we just figured it was time, rather than retrofit an old unit. I think my neighbors appreciate the Houghton as much as we do. It's so very quiet, but we typically only run it in our driveway.

@Boudicca908, good luck, tomorrow. We'll be thinking about you.

That photo makes me smile. (Farm girl.)

And, welcome to the forum appears to be your first post. Enjoy that trip. We love the Dakotas .

Topic comes up from time to time. On tvs, not Ollie, seems to be general concensus, in the past. https://olivertraveltrailers.com/forums/search/?q="Sumo springs"&updated_after=any&sortby=relevancy&search_and_or=or

Where @John E Davies mounted his would pretty much hide white screw cover dots. Just a thought.

https://www.nbcnews.com/news/us-news/woman-gored-bison-yellowstone-national-park-rcna94791 Stay a safe distance from wildlife. And, keep your pets contained. Please, pass it on to new campers. I know all of you experienced folks know better. And we all read the signs. I see these articles all the time, with great sadness .

Don't know if I'd trust the friction binges in high winds, but a great improvement to flying doors in milder winds. What wind speeds have you used them in?

@Townesw did this super "No drill' install of a handle. Other ideas (very simple) from other owners in the thread. You can buy a screen guard on Amazon, or just buy a piece of plexi, round the sharp corners a bit with a file, and attack with heavy duty velcro. Still full visibility. Removable when you want the breeze, and have a leash on Magnus, @MAX Burner.

Nice installation. Could be a great place in the corner for a Caframo fan. Or, some command hooks for sun hats or pajamas. Or, some nice little plastic framed photos of your adventures. Or, remote control mounts. You could just cover them with some screw cover dots, or plug in some Ikea hole plugs, if you have any the right size. We fill screw holes in the boat with marine tex, to eliminate water intrusion. The white is probably pretty close. (It's pretty expensive to just fill a couple holes, but I'll bet a friend with a white boat has some. Just about everyone who has a boat, has marine tex in the supply locker.) There are tons of YouTubes and posts on sailing forums on how to use it. Cover your work with saran wrap or visquene, tape it tight until the epoxy cures, and you'll get a glossier finish. But, if you're going to have a pro refinish with matching gelcoat, I'd go with one of the earlier options, because the repair pro will likely drill it out, anyway. Just maybe put a bit of foam backer rod in, and a touch of white caulk, cover it, and call it a day. You can clean up the dirty corner with the same techniques we use on the outside. (We wax the interior once a year, exterior 2 times a year.) Is that the reflection of your safety glasses in the photo?

Yes. Keep the gas turned off. I also think that's a warning.

Great that you have electricity. You can at least run your fridge on electricity. I recommend duxtop on Amazon for an induction cooktop. Even the cheapest one, bought "used, like new," gives great results. I think mine was $45 or so. I really like mine. Even after they fix your gas issue, you'll enjoy the burner. Faster than gas, and no propane use. For a space heater, we have used some random Westinghouse or other brand for years, when we have electricity. Lots of folks recommend Vornado. I think, truly, that's the best, but as long as the unit is ul listed, and has tipover protection, and over heat cutoff, you're fine, imo. Put it on the floor, facing the bed, on low at night, heat rises. You'll be good to go. (Unless you travel with a frisky pet. Then, top of stovetop may be better.) Or, get a mini oil filled heater. There's a bunch to see around Mandan, for you, so it can turn into an exploration day.

@Boudicca908, you are wise to shut off the propane at the tank til you figure it all out. Even a tiny leak is dangerous. Do you have electricity at your campsite? If not, your 5 lb bottle and your Blackstone should allow you to heat water for birdbaths, and cook for several days, at least. Unfortunately, your Truma water heater won't run on electricity. The old school 6 gallon water heaters could run on electric, so you could heat the tank with a generator, and get enough hot water for a shower and wash a few dishes. You have a good head on your shoulders, and looks like you planned ahead with some good gear. Having the backup 5 lb tank (refillable) was an excellent idea. Worst comes to worst, you can always remove a 20 lb tank from the trailer, and connect it to the Blackstone directly. Do you have a generator, also? Are you able to buy (or borrow) an induction hotplate or electric kettle? A small electric heater provides enough warmth to take the "frost" out of the air. Running the fridge on genset electric a few times a day could keep that going, but you'll use a bit of gasoline... I'd suspect one or more of your gas connections could have a small leak. Gas leaks are much more common at the connection fittings than in the line. I'd start at the regulator, and work my way back, if you can. You should be able to see the gas connection with the water heater by removing the lower outside panel. I don't know much about the truma w/h, as I've never seen one. A competent rv shop should be able to get you fixed up in one day, if you can get a "first thing in the morning " appointment. Or, at the least be able to diagnose it in one day, so you could return to the cg and continue camping in a hard-shell tent/Oliver, without propane, til they get parts. Or, maybe one of the three centers has a mobile tech? It's certainly worth asking. At least you have some good tent camping experience, so you're not in dire straits. You'll manage, though not the luxury experience you were hoping for. It's frustrating in the middle of (beautiful) nowhere. Hang in there. Here's a search result for "propane leak" in our forum. The quotes make the search engine look for that phrase. https://olivertraveltrailers.com/forums/search/?q="Propane leak"&updated_after=any&sortby=relevancy&search_and_or=or