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Ronbrink

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  • Do you own an Oliver Travel Trailer, other travel trailer or none?
    I own an Oliver Travel Trailer
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    579
  • Year
    2020
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    Oliver
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    Legacy Elite II
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    Twin Bed Floor Plan

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  1. So the wifey thought the light installed over the dinette was too dim, even though its brightest setting was 400 lumens. To maintain harmony, it was upgraded to the larger in this line of fixtures, 720 lumens. I hate it when she’s right! I can easily dim this light to my liking when dining and have an abundance of light when need be. I have since installed the larger size over each twin bed and two of the smaller in the ceiling; of which two of the four stock lights started failing over a year ago. Today I plan to replace the remaining ceiling and sink fixtures using the smaller to complete this project. Let there be light! As before, the Ceiling switch controls the four lights in unison to their last settings; and the Master switch does the same for all of the lights. I remain undecided if the wet bath under cabinet light will be upgraded in like manner.
  2. You would be better off buying two 25’ hoses, most CG spigots are near the campsite. You can then connect the two if a longer length is needed. When storing my “drinking” hoses, I connect to ends to ensure cleanliness next use.
  3. Since the 1/2” hose is only used for washing/cleaning, it is fitted with an adjustable spray nozzle which provides adequate stream volume for its purpose. To ensure max pressure, I have a ‘Y’ fitting at the spigot, thereby enabling full CG water pressure for this setup and use of a typical water pressure regulator valve for the Oliver’s water supply. You are correct however, in recommending the larger diameter hoses where max volume is of more benefit to the need. That said, it is important to use larger diameter fittings to prevent flow restrictions; ELEY commercial duty hose QC sets are 3/4” full-flow and designed for standard 3/4” GHT hoses, faucets and watering tools. Here’s a pic of my spigot and Oliver connections.
  4. The diameter of the hoses are different; gray is 5/8”, blue 1/2”. I have two dedicated gray hoses, one for freshwater hookups, the other for black tank rinse; and a blue hose for general washing and cleaning. The black tank rinse hose lives in the rear bumper compartment with the other dump equipment, the other two in the basement.
  5. Mock up of secondary pivot components using a modified receiver hitch and spindle bearing hinge. A swing out carrier arm will be welded to these sleeves and span the width of each rear door. Drivers side shown where the jerry can carrier rack will be mounted. As a side note, electric fuel transport pump; stowed in a small Pelican case. I should be able to swing the mounted jerry cans completely out and refuel without removing them from the carrier rack. However, the fill hose would need to be extended a couple feet.
  6. No experience with this SL pole setup, but years of using the same suction cup mounts on an actual 16’ fiberglass flagpole from the same company; a WeBoost antenna was also mounted at its top. I never had a suction cup loose grip. Yes, they do require a daily check and a couple strokes of the integral pump to maintain adequate suction; a visual indicator on the pump is used to ensure optimum suction. If there is too much obstruction at the Oliver, I like that the SLM can be mounted on the van with magnets while parked in close enough proximity to the campsite for Wi-Fi reception in the trailer. That said, I have parked at the COW Barn several times in like manner and been able to operate the Atmos via the Cielo and steam movies.
  7. I purchased my SLM in May and since encased it in a Veritas Vans mount with an optional handle and magnets for securement on top of the Savana van when underway. I also bought a 12’ (three 4’ sections) pole with suction cup mounts from FlagPole Buddy for alternative use on the Oliver. Although these angled suction cup mounts are primarily marketed for Airstreams, they similarly fit the Oliver. Pole (two 4’ sections) shown mocked up in COW Barn.
  8. “Beauty (or ugly) is in the eyes of the beholder”!
  9. Yikes, how did I miss that! I read this post on Thursday and went to the website you referenced. Because there was no specific size listed for an Oliver, I answered some questions and requested their recommendation on proper fitment; their response, “I’m not sure which SnapPads are needed!”. So I fired off my question to you without revisiting your previous post. Thanks for assisting the elderly!
  10. Very nice! We also found the dinette table to be too small, so I extended ours about 8” while maintaining the stock look. It, as well as the pantry landing, are now even with the outer edge of the street side twin bed. This is at the top of mods, surpassed only by the two sliding Lagon tables!
  11. Which size fits the round jack foot?
  12. I’ve been using this, which is a cheaper alternative to the product @Rivernerd recommended. To his point however, treating moderate to heavy rust prior to priming/painting is the best practice. Each of these product cure to a black color and thus, I apply to black-painted components of both the Oliver and TV to deter rust and restore appearance, as needed, to include the Bulldog hitch and hitch receiver, respectively. That said, I have not found a need to repaint treated surfaces where minor surface rust is being combated.
  13. Hardly, let’s just call it ‘resourceful’! That said, I don’t understand the lack of interest or inquisitiveness, other than a couple of folk, in the Cielo. Many have expressed frustration regarding humidity issues with their units, and asked in this forum for the reason and/or a solution. The Cielo has its idiosyncrasies, but perhaps the Wi-Fi dependency is a deterrent or simply the thought of adding another device. Time will tell!
  14. I purchased a 22kW last summer, but currently have it in storage at the COW Barn pending our plan to move to a rural location. The tight housing market has caused a delay, but hopefully that will change soon. My goal is to have an enclosed place to keep the Oliver at a home location and forego the rental facility, which are increasingly expensive in our area.
  15. I totally get it! Even though my former TV was only a short bed with a topper, I was constantly bumping my head, bruising my arms and crawling on my old knees while rigorously digging around to retrieve stowed and/or staged camping equipment. Often wished for a longer bed, but then that would only exasperate the matter. Breaking camp was a whole other issue with more bumping, bruising and crawling! On the other hand however, there was comfort in knowing all was secured and protected under cap. Enter my current TV, a cargo van; best of both worlds!
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