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@ChrisMI, my understanding is the multiplex (which we don't have, boat or trailer) is a hybrid. It figures out what you need for "extra, " and goes from there. I'm not sure many owners could understand, or take advantage of it, but it's a really nice system, from what I have read. I could "possibly " use it on our boat, but our very infrequent connection to shore power would probably render it useless. Probably, ditto the trailer. It is , however, a very interesting concept. Much of the investment depends on your camping/shore power practices, imo. For users, half time shore power, maybe a different story.

I think most people can learn the skills, but I'm certainly not offended. You do have to want to, or be able, learn, @John E Davies. I've thought about this a number of times. I have a number of friends (men and women) who single hand boats and rvs. As for me, I don't think I'd want to. Or,maybe I'd get a van camper. Gift the Ollie and boats to our daughter, if I'm the survivor. But, that's after decades of camping with my husband. I just don't think I could repeat the experience, without him. It wouldn't be the same, for me. Probably different if it were a new adventure. There are just too many memories, after all these years, for me to want to camp the same way, in the same camper, without him. Might be different for him, and I actually hope so. I'm just hoping we have another decade or two together, to enjoy our toys.

Her experience was one of the most sad that I can remember, here. Much was indeed her "responsibility" but most of it was a poor hand dealt to her by life, and her (hopefully) temporary inability to overcome. She ordered an elite, sight unseen, after being unable to order an Airstream. (Several of us recommended against.) In her rush to close out her previous life,with a number of sad events, pretty much leaving her just alone with her and her dog, she couldn't or wouldn't find the time to learn from Oliver University. She was totally inexperienced as an rver, plus a brand new truck.. She was insistent that the rv lifestyle, fulltime, was the solution to her problems. It wasn't. Sadly. She picked up in a bad winter storm time. Did not leave a time cushion to return to Oliver for minor issues. And did not, and didn't learn or test many systems. One of our very kind members who lived close by even went to Davy Crockett for a day and night to help, but I think exhaustion and personal issues kept her from taking full advantage. I think she was just having a very rough time with life, in general. A new life change compounded everything. Most of us are very lucky to have the support of the forum, support from Oliver, our spouses or partners, and family. She had just us, on the forum, (and some of us, via text, and also Oliver factory) and for whatever reason didn't feel able or willing to take full advantage. I'm definitely not being critical . I know how devastated my brother was after his divorce, then losing our dad, my brother's bff. Life is not always what we plan, and we all react differently to letdown, life changes, and adversity. Time heals many pains, but not all. I truly hope she's sorted things out, and that life is better for her, now. I wish her well. In a happier time and place in her life, maybe she could have learned more, and enjoyed more.

I recognize that. It is what it is, and I think we can all still be "virtual" friends. I disagree, on "tacky", as I've said before. You have your opinion, I have mine. My dad would have said, (as he often did) come on in, let's have coffee and cake, and work it out. Unfortunately, here, I can't offer coffee and cake, unless you are within an hour of asheville. 😃 I think we could all lighten up, and look at other camping styles and ideas. Imo. On any forum, all of us must recognize that everyone doesn't share the same lifestyle, camping style, equipment, or opinions. And, we must be prepared for opinions unlike our own. We are all different. Diversity of opinion is good, imo. I've learned lessons from brand new folks. And, from older owners, as well. For example, If you search "truckfridge " you'll find my very measured and honest reviews of managing a dc secop/ danfoss fridge with solar. I really think this is the op's goal. What works. What doesn't.

I think the most active ingredient in wd40 is mineral oil. I'd try that. Let it sit. Out of sun . Don't use any mechanical scrapers, unless plastic, imo. You don't want to damage the panel coatings. And, no residue duct tape is the way to go, as @Rivernerd said, in the future.

I'm sorry you see it as judgmental. I did not. I do understand your point. We've encountered snow in October, freezing weather in July, and crazy hot in September in various places, in our travels. It's good to know your options, and be prepared. I certainly agree with that. Please , take a look at the current threads that are discussing your very questions. I think you'll likely find them helpful.

I suppose that is possible. Our curbside drums register a few degrees higher than steetside. I'm very confused by your big difference. I think? that pur difference is normal, due to road crowning. Idk. I'd open a service ticket, if I were you.

If I were in your situation, (and I'm very sorry. That's not much of a range to work with) I'd spend a little more on a marine 12v dc secop/danfoss small portable fridge. I wouldn't trust thermoelectric, nor fake secop fridge. Too critical. John's idea of adding thermal mass to a small fridge is stellar, imo. I use thermal mass to regulate my truckfridge. Cold sink, vs heat sink.

Sorry, but I don't share that feeling. Sometimes, our comments don't translate as well as face to face conversation. That happens... unfortunately. It's not quite the same as conversing around the campfire, though we try. But, I'm a member of probably 20 other forums, sailing, rvs, home improvements, etc. and this is the most congenial of them all, imo. I see this is your first post. Welcome to the forum, as you just joined up!.

Dena, I doubt trainman was doing anything but musing out loud, as his camping style is probably different from yours. As is mine, and, we probably all live in different regions... We've actually only used ac a handful of times in 15 seasons in our Elite, as we try to camp in more temperate climates. We tend to "chase the cooler weather." Since I can't actually help you with your question ( I have only 2 x 105 agm batteries, and no inverter, don'tuse ac much, but boondock almost always) in any other way, I'll just point out that there are a couple other threads running on this same topic right now that may be of interest to you, and provide some answers. Your question is certainly valid, if you camp in regions of extreme heat, and are spending the extra dollars for lithium. Welcome to the forum.

@Trainman, I'd just bet a 63 could easily tow my elite. What a fine rig that would be😁 (My dad towed cargo trailers heavier than my elite with his Galaxy 500 and his LTD. With family in the car, sometimes. )

Different, for all of us.

A photo of where you have connected would help. I'm going to bow out, as you have two much more current owners helping you, now. Best of luck.

I'd say the 10 per cent recovery on 340 watts is pretty accurate, in full sun, with 630 ah batteries. When we swapped 200 watts solar for 400, in partial spring shade (buds, no leaves) we could power our 12v danfoss/secop without portable. I took a lot of notes, but I can't find them at the moment. Our truckfridge uses 60 or slightly more ah per day. We can keep up in mostly sun. In shade, or rain, we have to break out the portable panels, or the genset to keep up. ( we only have 2 x 105 ah agm batteries. ) If you do the math, that's acceptable. And, expected. To recharge 630 ah batteries with solar, you'd need a ton more solar. The Ollie rooftop is just not that big. The idea is to give you power when you need it, without worry. Boondocking. Ac for an hour or two, sure. Overnight, I don't think so, as far as replenishing.

Look at your valve configuration, and look at your manual. Have you ever filled the water tank, or just used city water, up until now? I'm sure this was covered in orientation, but it's a long day, and a lot to absorb.

We tried this, at our remote camping facility, in wnc. It would boost very very weak to very weak, on att. Nada, zip on tmobile. Useless. We returned it. That's why we continue to carry phones from two services, Verizon and tmobile, two different signals, two towers. Funny news. If I put my Verizon phone in the window of our steel pole barn, in wnc, my husband gets better signal on hotspot than I do as principal user. Go figure.

I wonder (out loud) how Renogy's mppt controller works, when you daisy chain two panels, one as primary with the controller, one without? They've sold many of these systems. I'll just conjecture that they have some answers for you, if you call. Most rvs out there have a zamp or furrion port, with a 10 amp fuse. Like John, and you, we have the furrion port, as we deemed it more weather resistant than the zamp port. Time will tell.

Tonight, we did burgers on the fire. Nothing beats the flavor of wood fired cooking, imo. Our neice's husband, camping with us.

I'll try, but I have a 2008. Our trailer has a 110 outlet, by the tires. Your bluetti panels will need not only a charge controller (not that expensive), but possibly a device to reverse the polarity that zamp reverses, sae. (If new trailers still use zamp port. Idk.) To tap into 12v for the tiny fan for a composting toilet will likely not be difficult. If you decide to change it up, and if you don't have wiring installed. I'd pm John e Davies, as I think he installed his nature's head, himself. Orhers have. Some very good questions for your Oliver rep. We'll see what he or she has to say.

My sister uses a lot of young living products, as well. She gave me a knee balm roller ,which is amazing, for my trick knee. I, too, try to avoid the steroids, as much as possible.

Actually, photos do help. His connection looks different from others I've seen. But, filling out a signature would truly help.

I've done something similar, in an air fryer at home. My picky eater daughter loved it. I added a small scoop of vanilla gelato. Whipped cream, and, homemade caramel sauce. I folded the ends in of the tortillas, like a burrito. Sprayed the tortilla with canola or olive spray. Can't remember.

I hope it works for you. I used to buy it under the bandaid label. No longer available. Same ingredients, so maybe benadryl bought them out.. idk. Works great for us for insect bites. For hives, which I get every two or three years, I use a generic spray benadryl, like wal dryl from Walgreens. I sympathize. I have no idea where my hives come from. Very random. When I was a kid, my mom used cuticura soap on my hives, then calamine lotion. That worked, too. More frequent, then. Every summer. Cuticura also makes an ointment, which i haven't tried, but I plan to order it. (Maybe my mom did. I don't remember. ) Moisturizing plus phenol. Everyone has a different body chemistry, so things work differently. But, the benadryl children has worked great for at least 10 of us for bites.

You will have to change the charging profile, on yourczamp, at the least. How do you camp? Do you need/want lithium?