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Jairon

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  1. We're getting the LC ready for spring and decided to go the air bag route. I remember @John E Davies mentioning he uses a manual pump for his. A couple questions:

    Do the Firestone bags come with a hose fitting compatible with your pump?

    What pump are you using?

    I'm also just going to have the shop change the oil and was curious if anyone runs 0W-30 or 5W-30 instead of the caps 0W-20. Our 2019 manual specifically mentions using a higher viscosity oil if the engine will be under "extreme load conditions," but most people (including my dealership) don't know or care about that suggestion. The topic has come up a few times on IH8MUD as well.

    I'd love to hear from those that actually use their LCs to tow.

    Thanks!

     

  2. 17 minutes ago, AndrewK said:

    It is the weight of your specific trailer.

    Very cool. I assumed I would need to put it on a scale to get the exact weight. I was expecting ours to be much closer to the weight of yours based on our options.

    If anyone is curious, here are the weight impacting options:

    Standard Layout

    Composting Toilet

    Microwave Delete

    Single Awning

    Lithium Pro Package

    20 Lbs Propane

    Standard Radio Antenna

    Standard Water Heater

    Extra 30 Amp

    Propane Quick Connects

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  3. 10 minutes ago, BackofBeyond said:

    Seems a local would be better to work with

    GS is local.

    12 minutes ago, BackofBeyond said:

    Were I Oliver - an X on a liability waver_ would not suffice either. 

    Maybe a lawyer on the forum can better explain how overloading one system and killing someone/yourself is not a liability but overloading another system is.

    12 minutes ago, BackofBeyond said:

    and look forward to the solution

    Me too! 😂

  4. 29 minutes ago, BackofBeyond said:

    The solution is simple - and most competent fabricators can build an appropriate solution.

    It is simple once you exhaust all other reasonable options which include a back and forth with the sales team on utilizing their receiver as the base of your custom modification only to find out they won't even sell it to you with a piece left off. This conversation was after searching the forums for weeks looking at all of the custom designs done by users over the years.

    Then you actually have to find a local fab that is competent and have them build it from scratch based off the data you've collected during your month long forum investigation. Hopefully the end result is better than something Oliver could offer... hopefully.

    Or... I could check a box and sign my name next to a box that says "You agree to never load our 2 inch receiver over the weight limit of X." This would be in addition to the legalese I've already agreed to which I'm sure absolves Oliver of any liability for anything an idiot could dream up... *deep breaths* 🤪

    I'll let you know how my gamble works out: https://www.gsfabricating.com/

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  5. 11 minutes ago, NCeagle said:

    I bought all the parts and built the cable

    I was researching cables last night and that solution sounds far better than the ideas I was seriously considering. If you have a bill of materials and you care to share it, I'd love to copy it. 😁

    17 minutes ago, NCeagle said:

    One of the pictures shows the line going to the toilet valve and where I have installed a cutoff valve.

    I remember that post and actually bookmarked it. Keeping that line empty never crossed my mind so I'm very grateful you mentioned it. Here is the post for anyone curious:

     

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  6. 49 minutes ago, dewdev said:

    Oliver took a 2" receiver and welded a insert into this receiver to make it a 1-1/4 receiver. They did that as they do not want more that 150 pounds (as I was told) mounted on the back of the Oliver.

    I gave up on the Oliver receiver and I can't get over the fact that they are still saying this. Nothing about a 1.25" receiver prevents people from overloading it. Towing a trailer is all about knowing and following weight limitations. GVWR, payloads, tongue weights, etc; all of which can kill you when ignored.

  7. 1 hour ago, NCeagle said:

    I also have the composting toilet (no black tank use) and have drained the water in the toilet water line, so I don't need extra heat in those areas. 

    Is the water line to the toilet open by default when ordering new with the composting toilet option? What was the process to drain it and keep it drained?

    What brand of heat cable did you go with?

    Thanks!

  8. 3 hours ago, BackofBeyond said:

    I believe Oliver is connected to this forum - as it is a feedback loop, and an important first hand accounting.

    I have a lot of respect for a company that doesn't censor customer feedback/issues on the forums they host and pay for. I don't expect a flawless product because I've read a large percentage of the posts made here over the years; I do expect a trailer that far exceeds the standards found in the rest of the industry. I also have expectations that each year, the quality of the product will improve. This is especially the case when the price increases are outpacing material costs and general inflation.

    I'll be documenting my trailer's build quality and trouble spots because I want companies like Oliver to succeed and constantly improve. A public forum creates the perfect "feedback loop" for better or worse. Hopefully always the former! 😁

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  9. 6 minutes ago, AndrewK said:

    I don’t think this company is still in business.

    The facebook page hasn't been updated in ages. http://perfectcasita.com/ was updated in early 2019 but the e-commerce pages are broken on both http://perfectcasita.com/  and http://lowprolockdown.com   

    Really cool product. Maybe the 2020 RV madness will open them back up for business.

    (469) 312-1222 if anyone wants to give their listed number a try.

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