Ray and Susan Huff

Did you get a different sensor for the fridge/freezer, not the F007TH? I don't see one specifically for refrigerators unless you mean the F007TH that does not read humidity. Price is the same as the F007TH.

I'm going to get the WS-10 with three sensors and add how ever many more we need. With this display, I can always see the fridge/freezer/indoor temps without scrolling, then scroll for other zones as needed. I be able to use our Accurite 3 sensor unit at home and not need to swap it out for the trailer when we camp. Thanks for your recommendation.

We have Ultrafabric cushions in our Elite II. We chose this option because our previous RV (Leisure Travel Van) had Ultraleather which we found comfortable and easy care. The seats in our van had wood bases. The seat cushions and seat base were fitted with automotive strength velcro to prevent the cushions from slipping. I find the cushions in our Oliver annoying in that they refuse to stay in place, while seated, despite the nonskid mat Oliver includes; not sure if this is also a problem with the fabric upholstered cushions. The back cushions tend to slide around too, but not as much; the LTV van back cushions had tabs with snaps (like the back cushions for the Oliver rear dinette) that attached to a snap on the wall. My question is: has anyone used heavy duty automotive velcro to secure the dinette seat cushions to the base hatch? I hesitate because doing so would render them non-reversable (probably not a big deal). Also, if the velcro was to be removed would it damage the Ultrafabric? I welcome any other solutions to the problem of slipping cushions. Thanks!

Remote temperature/humidity sensors are one of the best accessories for RVs. We have a remote display with three sensors + temperature/humidity at the display. One for the freezer, one for the fridge and one we put outside while in camp. One reason I chose the monitor we have is because it displays all 3 + room temps on one screen without having to cycle through them on the display. How can you have as many sensors as you mention? I thought of getting another set, but then some would be transmitting on the same channel; that's not going to work! Do they make sets with more than 3 sensors?

The negative side of acrylic/polycarbonate windows is scratching. A real possibility in the massive wind/dust storm we endured for three days recently in Utah

Collapsible anything . . . . . we have a few: tea kettle measuring cups funnel colander mixing/serving bowls cereal/soup bowls bucket storage cubes packing crate

FYI: Oregon initial title/registration required: In person registration with proof of residency, certificate of origination, bill of sale, and of course $$$$. VIN inspection was not required, though this may have been due to Covid restrictions . For in-person transactions, an appointment was needed. This is actually a good thing, since I didn't have to "take a number and endure a long wait. Plates and tags were issued at the time of transaction; title took a few weeks to receive.

Yes . . . . opt for the solar package; AGM batteries are ideal, but you can easily upgrade to them yourself later. The AGM/solar pkg includes the 2000w inverter. Unless you have the need for inverted power, the inverter adds unnecessary cost. Perhaps there are separate upgrades for solar and AGM instead of the AGM pkg upgrade; I haven't seen a recent build list. An advantage to fixed solar over portable is that the panels will charge your batteries while towing; the house batteries do not receive much charge from the tow vehicle's alternator.

I agree . . . . fussing with tech severely impairs the enjoyment we get from camping. One of our reasons for choosing Lithium was to reduce the time spent on battery maintenance and worrying about SOC. Now our biggest tech annoyance is keeping our phones charged (and remembering to plug them in). Not a problem when there's no cell reception and we always have the option of turning them off! Just to clarify: the point I was making, for those deciding between AGM and Lithium options, is that the cost differential between the AGM and Lithium upgrades is less than the $8,500 cost of the Lithium Pro Pkg. This would be the cost of upgrade from the standard battery configuration. After monitoring our lithium battery temps during the recent PNW heat wave, I will not be worrying about battery temperature. If conditions are such that battery life is reduced as a result of excessive heat, it's too warm, for my taste, to be camping 😎

We have yet to see condensation dripping from the walls. While traveling from Hohenwald to Oregon on our trip home from mid-December delivery, we expected to see condensation as temps were nearly always at or below freezing. There was condensation on the windows in the morning, but no more than we have experienced in previous RVs. We ran a space heater most nights and provided ventilation (see next comment). Note that we were at high elevation most of the trip (I-40 Texas Panhandle, NM, AZ to S. CA), had no rain, and outdoor humidity was quite low. Ventilation is key to keeping interior humidity in check. At night, we crack a window, front and rear, and leave the ceiling vent open. You could also run the vent fan on exhaust (pulling air out). At the lowest setting (10%) you hardly hear the fan, and it uses just a few amps. Definitely run the fan (on air out) while cooking or using the shower. We did purchase this mid-sized dehumidifier, not knowing if condensation would be an issue. We took it along on the trip home from Tennessee, in case needed, but did not use it; while on the road, condensation was manageable with heat and ventilation. Perhaps it would have been more problematic if we were spending more time inside, but the majority of the trip was on the road; it's nice that you can leave the MaxxAir fan vent open while traveling. When we arrived home it was raining with 85%+ humidity (PNW). Once she settled in our driveway, the Ollie's interior humidity was in the upper reaches of desirable (I don't recall exactly, but near the outside humidity). We utilized the dehumidifier, propping the mattresses on their sides to prevent moisture collecting despite the fact that we have the hypervent mats (more on those later). In two days the humidity was in the 50% range. Since then we have controlled humidity without the use of the dehumidifier. I did hang a dehumidifying pouch in the closet and a tub of dehumidifier crystals in the basement. Now that summer has arrived, the cabin humidity has been satisfactory just with the vent and windows open. I suppose you could use the dehumidifier while camping, but unless weather conditions are extreme (mostly in regards to freezing temps) humidity can easily be managed with ventilation and heat; we like to keep our travels as fuss-free as possible. While closed up for periods of inactivity, the dehumidifier is good insurance against condensation issues. Realize, however, that most of the surfaces inside the Ollie (unlike other RV interiors) are impervious to moisture, the mattresses/cushions being the most vulnerable. This is why condensation is more evident than it would be in an RV with wood cabinets, carpet (walls, floors, and basements), and wallpaper, all of which absorb a fair amount of accumulated moisture. Cushions can easily be brought indoors for storage; the mattresses not so easily. Here lies the necessity for the Hypervent pads under the mattresses or sleeping cushions. Hypervent mats: While I understand the concept, I question the effectiveness of this option. In theory they give some ventilation between the mattress and the fiberglass bed platform, but is some of that moisture retained in the mesh of the mat? If so, the mats would need to be removed and aired out occasionally - a great inconvenience during longer road trips. My experience, as the "maker of the beds", is that they are a daily annoyance as they make it difficult tucking in bedding, especially between the mattress and the outside wall which has a narrow strip of mat. They also make it more of a struggle to get into the under bed areas, such as to access the basement from inside or manipulate the water system valves. These would be less noticeable with the standard sleeping mats than with the KTT mattresses, which are quite heavy. We might try, on our next camping trip, not using the mats in order to come to a more conclusive comparison. I know Hypervent mats are routinely used in marine applications, specifically fiberglass live-on boats. Perhaps someone here with boating experience can comment on their effectiveness. During storage, we routinely prop the mattresses up on their sides to reduce the chance of damage to the mattresses from moisture induced mold. We also remove all fabric items that can draw moisture and become "musty". The good news is that moisture damage to a mattress is easily, though not cheaply, remedied. Not so with moisture damage to wood, carpet, and other surfaces in the "traditional" RV. Side note: perhaps a moisture barrier mattress protector is another solution, though I can't attest to the effectiveness of such. It looks like you have received a lot of valuable input from other forum members. I have not had a chance to read these yet, so please excuse me if I repeat some of their comments. My final advice: I would not let concerns of condensation sway your decision to purchase an Oliver. Condensation is problematic in all RVs - it's just more apparent with Oliver's all-fiberglass molded interior. In reality, moisture is probably more easily managed and less damaging in the Oliver than in traditional RV interiors; search the Internet for wood structural damage in RVs. We have friends who just purchased a small 2005 Big Foot (another molded fiberglass trailer). The dealer had to make $8,000 in repairs to replace a majority of the floor which rotted out as the result of a leaking window! Just one of many reasons people choose to pay a premium price for an Oliver. Our plan is to utilize dehumidifying crystals during short down times and the dehumidifier appliance for long term storage. Once our Ollie has experienced a long storage period, I will update my opinions on The Effects and Control of Humidity in a Mostly Fiberglass RV Interior - sounds like an Oliver white paper to me.

I edited my previous post with stats from three days of heat wave (Sat, June 26-Mon, June 28) Monday saw much lower temps, mostly due to smoke haze that blew into the Oregon S Coast from the Lava Fire just north of Weed, CA. I hope the cooling trend continues as I have vegetable starts that need to be planted in our raised beds. Setting them out in 90-100 degree heat would be devastating. It's 8:30, overcast and 60 degrees outside. Looks promising.

I would do as John E Davies says and submit a service ticket . . . . Oliver Service can advise . . . . . they love pictures!

If not easy to use, at least one that is successful. How about the old Boolean logic search?

Thanks . . . . I'll wait until later tonight to update, when our Internet isn't bogged down with video streamers.

Our Ollie will be parked in our driveway (battery compartment facing North and shaded in the afternoon). I'll monitor lithium battery internal temperature this weekend as our temps are predicted to be near 100, if not higher. Temp only reached 85 today. . . . . lithium batteries read 68 deg internal temp. I'll check again tomorrow when it's supposed to be quite a bit warmer. Edit: Temperature stats from Sat/Sun/Mon of the heat wave (June 26-280 Internal Battery Temperature Tracking - LifeBlue 26-Jun 10:30 AM 80 76 70.0 12:30 PM 85 78 70.2 3:00 PM 92 80 73.0 5:00 PM 88 81 75.2 6:00 PM 81 81 77.0 9:00 PM 72 78 78.8 27-Jun 9:00 AM 72 68 72.4 11:00 AM 85 69 73.4 1:00 PM 101.8 69 73.4 3:00 PM 103 72 75.3 28-Jun 12:30 PM 81 75 72.5 3:30 PM 86 81 77.0 5:00 PM 83 78 78.7 7:00 PM 72 76 78.8 Outside Battery Compartment Battery Excuse the formatting; it lost something in the cut and paste

You have to discount the $8500 by the cost of upgrade from lead-acid to AGM, less the price difference between 2000w and 3000w inverter. I don't know the current costs; yes, I'm a retired bean counter 😁

You must be the fastest typist in the West . . . . 500 posts in 1 hour? I'd gladly trade my Conversation Starter badge for one of your doughnuts 😏

The last day I have been receiving notifications that I've earned a badge; several now. What's going on? Have I been hacked 😕 Edit: The minute I posted this I earned another - a "Conversation Starter" badge. Is anyone else getting these???

We had the battery backup for the server at the school I worked at do something like this . . . . it had an obnoxious smell . . . . like hair permanent solution. The battery in the server's UPS was too hot to touch. I evacuated the building, called 911, and had the fire department deal with it. Fortunately, it was summer and school was not in session! Definitely more than unnerving . . .

Our Breville Mini Smart oven fits in the 2021 optional microwave deleted cabinet, with room to spare. Not relevant for 2022 and beyond models since Oliver has discontinued the microwave deletion option. Maybe they will bring it back if and when production returns to pre-Covid rates. Having the extra storage cupboard is nice; we use it much more than we ever use an RV microwave.

I like the idea of a fan . . . . . we have one of these

Or any campsite, considering how hard they are to come by these days 😀

Does opening the awning to shade the wall outside the fridge help some?

Me, too . . . . except for the bats . . . . I have a great phobia . . . . not sure why

I hear lakes all over the Western US are reaching record lows . . . . Lake Powell, for one. We haven't been south into CA since we returned home from Ollie delivery in mid-December. I'm sure Shasta Lake is low, as well.