Ronbrink

We both sleep with our heads at the rear, I like laying in bed and seeing more of the beautiful interior space I paid for! When sitting up with the bed and sham pillows at my back, I find the corner wall curvature very comfortable. As for the nightstand, items placed and/or being charged on this table are well within reach, and I really like having my iPhone handy, as well the clock display visible whether laying or sitting. We wouldn’t be able to use our Lagun tables in the same manner if our sleeping positions were reversed; they are placed above the foot of our beds at night to stage the sham pillows and extra bedding. Also, the window view from bed is generally better and more private due to the wall recess at the rear. This is what we are accustomed to and have found no reason to sleep any other way; admittedly, the elbow issue is ‘real’ and I completely understand other’s views regarding the matter, but for us the pros outweigh the cons. Lastly, when the beds are made-up, the overall look of the interior decor is so much more appealing!

Wow, sounds like a very sophisticated setup! My Son has suggested I incorporate one of the Cerbo models to remedy a charging issue, and was wondering how else an install could be of benefit to the Oliver. Thanks for your reply, much appreciated!

After initially reading of your issue and that of others, I invested in a gas leak detector to carry with and for home use, as well. Being a lifelong DIYer, I am heavily vested in tools and have no qualms fixing problems, and this device will be used to routinely sweep the Oliver to help ensure all is good with it. Thanks for the followup and good to know your issue has been resolved.

Like many, I’ve always considered the dinette table to be too small, especially when laying out a ‘big camp meal’! I’ve seen several modifications over the years, mostly the beautiful wood creations of resort, but when the extra Lagun table came into play I just had to make use of it. That said, this may be an alternative use for owners that regret opting for the Lagun.

The DC-DC should be mounted as close as possible to the batteries, at a location where there is sufficient room for proper ventilation. If proper ventilation is an issue due to the mounting location or size of the unit(s), then fans are often used. Although 2008RN made good use of valuable real estate at the rear wheel well below the street side bed, there is not much clearance between it and the hatch lid when closed. Knowing this, he took extra precaution in adding the fans to provide adequate ventilation to his superbly installed dual-unit setup. I my installation, 1/2” plywood was adhered to the fiberglass within the interior rear dinette seat hatch, just below the battery box enclosure (reflective insulation at upper righthand corner of pic). I have not experienced a heat issue with use of this 40A unit, even when traveling last summer to West Texas with daytime temps in excess of 110°.

Very nice! I was hesitant to mix colors, but the Monte Blanc F/G actually enhanced the overall decor and blended well with the gray flooring in our Oliver.

Warning, if ‘drilling’ screw holes in your beautiful fiberglass makes you squeamish, then I suggest you pass on this post! Since I couldn’t find another Lagun (a 1.5 year long search) to match the existing Fiber-Granite for ‘his’ and ‘hers’ twin bed tables, I ended up buying two from Oliver, in contrasting color, to achieve that goal. Hence, I wanted to somehow make use of the original Lagun tabletop, so came up with a plan for a couple of extensions. Since I had prior experience altering the nightstand tabletop, to add convenience electrical outlets and USB ports atop, I felt more confident in making further ‘cuts’. Yep, measure six times and cut once, all the while asking myself “should I really do this?”! Fortunately, all turned out well with no regrets. My plan involved using the existing pantry counter to extend the dinette table, then the Lagun to replace and extend the pantry counter. My target was to bump each out to align with the edge of the street side bed rail, a gain of 6.75” at the dinette and 5.5” at the pantry. Note that the dinette extension is recessed a bit due to difference in width, but okay with that since the seat backs needed the extra space for better fitment. A table saw was used to cut the pantry counter to size, a strip of 3M molding tape was used to bond the two segments, as well as self-tapping screws; 5 longer in the center, 3 shorter on each side of the joined segments. Note the use of multiple bit extenders to enable enough length for a straight screw set. The extended table was then checked with a straight edge and found to be perfectly flush! Yeah! Now for brackets to create an edge to fit in the existing thumbscrew wall mounts. I had a remnant of aluminum angle, which was cut in half, positioned and bonded to the extension segment with the aforementioned tape; perfect fitment. Because the table was extended further from the wall, the position of the support post changed accordingly. Final outcome. In cutting the Fiber-Granite, tape was used at the saw line to prevent the fiberglass from chipping; a file was then used to smooth the cut edges. For the ‘new’ pantry counter, 3M Dual Lock Reclosable Fastener was used for a stronger and more secure attachment. Note that the Lagun was flipped in the ‘tape pic’ only to illustrate the finished cut; all sawing was done facedown. Final outcome. As mentioned, the previously altered nightstand tabletop with installed ‘desktop’ outlets for multiple AC and USB ports. In my year model, this tabletop was designed to lift up to access a tray, which could then be removed to gain further access to the drawer. An added convenience to owners that opted for the Lagun table, which restricted use of the drawer when mounted. Note the cut is barely visible, being that the wall segment was turned around so the finished edge would face forward.

I carry a small corded blower, not something used often so didn’t want to worry about having to keep a battery charged. Very useful for cleaning debris from pad and picnic table areas prior to camp setup, as well as tree debris off the Clam. If you have the means, it would be effective to clean the awning. Mine is stowed within easy reach when first rolling in camp.

I checked on this switch, but my 2020 seems to have a different setup. Really posting to ask what is the purpose of the Cerbo GX in your application?

Good call! I bought 50’ R/50’ B 4AWG for my initial single unit DC-DC 20A, subsequent 40A upgrade, install(s). The length was sufficient for my particular TV and unit install under the rear dinette hatch. Definitely 2AWG with two units.

Me too, but I don’t have to like what falls out of them!

It is my understanding that the ‘fuel level’ type gauges, not GasStop with a ‘pressure’ indicator gauge, was a culprit; faulty regulators can restrict flow, as well as the tank’s excess flow valve (EFV) and overfill protection device (OPD) valve if opened too fast.

I have the EGO string trimmer, blower and lawnmower; will never go back to gas lawn equipment again! I find each to be of high quality, powerful and very durable.

I’d take a snow day over an extreme heat/high humidity day anytime. That said and given the issue of “payback”, maybe I should go ahead and invest in a snowblower?

Some interesting trivia: Last year not a single freeze temp here in Houston, and Texas had the hottest summer on record!

So that’s what a snowblower looks like! (Native Texan)

Bingo! With early detection of a fire the Element will likely suffice, but if a fire is more involved then another type of extinguisher would be required. I like the fact that the Element will not necessitate a HazMat cleanup following its’ use. I have firsthand knowledge of an incident wherein a fire extinguisher somehow accidentally discharged inside a vehicle and it had to salvaged due to the high expense of a cleanup.

If it’s just leaves and/or twigs, the underside of the awning can be bumped from top to bottom to bounce them downslope and off. However, in regards to the other stuff, i.e. sap, pollen, insect/bird droppings, etc., that is my concern and reason why I try to avoid camping under trees. I use Google Earth in selecting available campsites to help evaluate the tree situation, among other things, but if tree cover cannot be avoided then I make it a practice to not deploy the awning. That said, I occasionally deploy the awning when washing the Oliver to cleanse it of dust and dirt that may have accumulated.

It should be good once the ‘memory’ from being rolled up is lost as it warms up and flattens when completely relaxed. Could hasten the process by running the heater, but gonna let it sit a couple weeks first. I carried the dinette table out to the trailer and it stayed in place, even when mounting the table.

Yep, those scratches and swirl marks happen. I plan to buff the fiber granite to restore them, a winter project for sure. This is what I bought. I have more surface area than most Olivers, so do your own measurements. The 2mm size is only available in larger sections, otherwise 1.5mm. Amazon purchase.

Just completed installation of table and counter top treatments. The material is a clear, 2mm thick, PVC protective cover generally used on home and office furniture; custom cut for all of the ‘flat surfaces’ in our Oliver. Now you see it, ….. now you don’t! Added protection for the pantry counter and Lagun tables that get a lot of use, as well. ‘The mess’, my wife’s words not mine! Sometimes you just gotta let a man do what he’s gonna do! Cutting corners. Best not to drink the margarita before doing this! The microwave counter and nightstand are also completed, but I need to purchase more material for the stove top/sink counter space. Say goodbye to the placemats and drink coasters!

No doubt, not effective on a fully engulfed fire. It is imperative one understands the limitations of these and proper use. Unlike conventional extinguishers, Element is meant to remove one leg of the fire triangle, oxygen, and not meant to be aimed at the ‘source’, as demonstrated in the featured videos.

I just opened a tank valve for the first time since installing GasStop devices. To my surprise, the ‘prime’ feature worked great; 5 pumps to purge, then straight to the stove burner and it lit immediately. Yahoo, liking this!

Being that Olivers are ‘four season’ RVs, guess the thought was that tank heaters weren’t really necessary! However, some owners ‘beg to differ’ and addressed their concerns to enhance heat in the hatch areas by various means; more-so to protect waterlines, but the tanks would benefit, as well. The most innovative approach I’ve seen was modification of the existing ducting, whereby holes and/or duct diversions are strategically placed to direct furnace heat, as necessary, to more vulnerable areas. Here are a few pics ‘borrowed’ from a forum post, full credit to that individual. Do a forum ‘Search’ on the matter.

I’ve heard tank sounds, as well, more of a ‘high-pitched whistling’ rather than ‘ringing’; probably a difference in interpretation. Mostly detected when a tank is low and drop in ambient temperature; thinking maybe coming from the tanks safety cutoff valve. Briefly switching the pressure regulator to the other tank and then back again after a short period usually resolves the issue. Not a concern unless there is a propane smell, that very distinctive mercaptan odorant that has a sulfur-like smell.