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Ralph Mawyer

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  1. On 1/9/2024 at 9:19 AM, MnM said:

    Not sure but I do know there will be one site empty the whole time as we now can’t use our reservation and they are unfortunately non refundable nor changeable they tell me.  Would love to see another Ollie owner be able to be there but the City has been very firm on no changes with me anyways. 

    FWIW, You can change the name on the reservation, so they are marketable.  My house on a hill in San Antonio gets 30 sec less of the eclipse than Fredericksburg, so three years after making reservation...wondering why I'll be there. 😉 

    Some friends I booked with were starting to have second thoughts due to traffic.

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  2. I originally towed my 17’ Casita with a 1997 80 Series LX. Foot to the floor to move its 3500lbs. 
     

    Got the 2007 100 series LX and it was much nicer, but still heavy pedal for any incline. 
     

    Got a 2013 200 Series LX and it was like having a diesel when pulling the Casita. 
     

    Then got the Oliver II, felt like it was the 100 series and the Casita again. 
     

    I love the 200 for what it can do when not hooked up and it handles the mountains fine, just have to be happy to be in 4th at 3000 rpm much of that time. 
     

    So, at 5000lbs you can use the 100 series.   But you will be constrained. 
     

    Now the Elite 1 and the 200 series, my perfect combination. 🙂

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  3. 1 hour ago, Wandering Sagebrush said:

    Thanks to all!  I wonder if they are up to a NE Oregon road trip…🤔

    Bet they would go if you could get 10 pre-paid reservations. 😉.    We did discuss how they might do a fly-in, but the gear load is pretty extreme.

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  4. l had mine done in the summer of 2022.  It was a bit early, but since I was going to Oliver for the AC retrofit I asked them about doing a touchup.

    So we did...significantly less expensive, but still a long day for them.  Just wish I'd been able to do it after the AC install and maintenance. When I got home...1000 miles, I just needed to wash off the front of the trailer. Pretty awesome.

    Photos from their initial Texas trip...great guys, probably founding members of OCDs Anonymous.

    https://www.ralphmawyerphotography.com/Industry/CGI-Detailing

    Now to just finish my gallery of Gavin's competition roosters. 😉

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  5. When I picked up my trailer from Service last Friday I was watching as they pulled it out.  I heard a huge bang and wondered what broke.

    Jason saw me look and said that was normal.  When then lift them for maintenance they'll often flip and going over the dip exiting the service bay they flip back...loudly. 😉

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  6. FWIW, I bought the Tractor Supply pin way back when.  Managed to bend the handle on a tight turn, but it still worked...though the pin seemed really snug.

    While having my AC replaced with a Truma I spotted a similar pin on the accessories shelf in Service, but it didn't have as big a handle and I think the diameter may be a hair less than the Tractor Supply model...seemed to make hooking up a bit easier.  Very happy with it.

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  7. 5 hours ago, New2Oliver said:

    Second question:  Is there a menu of items that Oliver services in the annual check?  I think that service is $1000,  Would trouble shooting this be included in that service?  Does Oliver service take a question like this on the phone, or is this a Xantrex question.

    Thanks a million.

    ken

    As of Aug, 2023... call or email and they'll send you the official list, but this is what they sent me earlier this month.

    Maintenance Performed

    Cost $1,600.00

    Inspect & Clean A/C

      1. Includes cleaning coil & filters, removing debris, test operation, & check drain system
    1. Pressurize Plumbing & Inspect
      1. Includes leak testing Fresh & City water inlets, water lines, connections & fixtures.
    2. Inspect & Test Water Heater
      1. Includes visual inspection of fixture connections & operation
      2. Inspect Anode, if equipped
      3. Inspect LP Line
    3. Decalcify Plumbing & Water Heater
      1. Decalcify plumbing lines & Fixtures to remove calcium buildup
      2. Decalcify or flush Water Heater 
    4. Inspect & Lube Blade Valves
      1. Test operation & lubricate valves
    5. Inspect & Lubricate Jacks
      1. Test operation, lubricate pivot joint, & inspect gears
    6. Repack Bearings, Inspect Brakes & Grease EZ Flex
      1. Inspect Brake components
      2. Inspect Bearings & Repack
      3. Grease EZ Flex zerks
    7. Recaulk Exterior 
      1. Clean perimeter & recaulk joints
      2. Apply lap sealant on roof for additional seal for penetration points
    8. Perform LP Pressure Test
      1. Test LP Regulator for proper pressure & lockup pressure
    9. Perform LP Timed Pressure Drop Test
      1. Test LP lines for leaks
    10. Test GFCI Receptacles
      1. Ensure GFCI operation to all receptacles
    11. Perform 7-Pin Test
      1. Inspect & Test 7-Pin function, Clean Exterior & Grease
    12. Inspect Coupler Operation
      1. Test & Lubricate Coupler
    13. Inspect Axle & Suspension
      1. Visual inspection of axle & leaf springs
    14. Check Tire Pressure & Tread Depth
    15. Inspect & Clean Window Tracks
      1. Clean window tracks for proper drainage
    16. Charge & Load Test Batteries
    17. Clean/Sanitize Fresh Tank
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  8. Something to seriously consider is buying now, given the relative abundance of late model Elite II's on the market now.

    You might want to consider shopping now as I've seen a range from under $50K, to a killer deal on a brand new, fully optioned one the owners had to let go. In May, 2021, the few that showed up disappeared within 48 hours.

    So buying now is allows you to shop by budget and/or equipment...and based on values over the last year or so, buying new in two years isn't going to be less expensive, and used prices likely won't drop much, but selection may.

    If you haven't already, check out the Classifieds here and the FB Olivers Trailers For Sale page. Most are duplicates, but can vary a bit....along with the oddball listing on RV Trader.

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  9. Thanks everyone. The list of places is overwhelming, but reflects the history and density of the area. Will be a good scouting trip for future travels in any case. 
     

    Franklin as a base camp is looking appealing. 
     

     

  10. 17 hours ago, Rolind said:

    How about heading north to the bluegrass for Bourbon distillery tours or Louisville. Louisville has great restaurants, Slugger museum, Churchill Downs museum, great breweries and numerous urban distillery tours, Angels Envy, Rabbit Hole,  Old Forrester, Peerless, Evan Williams are all within walking distance of each other downtown. 

    My brothers would be in heaven. I don’t drink. 🙂.  Though do find the mechanics of distilleries interesting. 

  11. Thought I'd revisit this as my travel date is approaching...fwiw, traveling solo.

    The week the Oliver is in for service, I'm essentially doing a four-night mattress run for Marriott nights.  I know I'll visit Lebanon, as I went to school there my senior year, beyond that I'm trying to get a sense of distance for day trips...TN is a bit more compact than Texas.

    Without any real objectives, does it make sense to just book four nights in Columbus or Franklin and do day trips into Nashville and surrounding areas, or get more centrally located in Nashville.

    Lots of Nashville stuff to see, but also finding other places outside the metro.  I'd book each night a day out, but rates pretty much double if I do that.

    This is kinda like building a systems application with no user requirements, but just thought I'd throw it out again to the hive here. 😉

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