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Navigation in 2025; smart phone via car play, traditional GPS or other
dewdev replied to routlaw's topic in Towing an Oliver
Although you need cell phone coverage, I like to use the Waze app on my phone. It will re-route you if there is a accident on your route, it notifies you of vehicles broken down/parked in the shoulder, accidents ahead, debris in the road and if police are on the road. Those items are only noted if someone adds it into the app. On long trips, I use the Garmin 890, which I like a lot but trust the Waze if there is a disagreement. I do not use the GPS in my TV. 2 gps devices are enough for me along with the tire pressure monitoring system for the Ollie tires. -
OTT has provided a notice of the mini-rally (beginning on June 2, 2025 in Maine) in the Oliver TT web site under Resources tab and under the Upcoming Events tab. All Oliver Owner's are welcome to attend.
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Reading through all the entire posts, it is quite evident that @DanielBoondock has really done a lot of research about which RV fits his needs. (It is what us engineers do). I think, Daniel, that you need to do similiar research on your tow vehicle as the EV's will have a lot less mileage range then advertised when towing the Ollie. You may not have the mileage range you need for your camping adventures. You will find some helpful information on this web site about EV towing an Ollie. I just wanted to draw your attention to this matter.
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@Steph and Dud B I found RVLock's people to be very helpful when I was having a different problem with my lock. Let us know what you found necessary to correct the problem.
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@2008RN I have a small piece of plexiglass that I keep in the cellar to use to kneel down on when connecting my hoses.
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The TOSOT AC is manufactured in China. Hopefully not at the same factory where the OTT springs are made.
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Get someone else to wiggle the Post (leg) and try to twist it while you are holding the table top with the post being horizontal. Once free clean it up and put some WD-40 on the post as Bill suggested.
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Epoc Lithium "Keep-It-Simple" Upgrade Advice
dewdev replied to tallmandan's topic in Ollie Modifications
Are there lithium batteries (what brand and Ah capacity) that would fit in the battery tray without modify the tray? -
Rear Electric Stabilizer Jack adjustment - help?
dewdev replied to tallmandan's topic in Mechanical & Technical Tips
I would suggest as above, to check the tightness of the 4 bolts. Also, try looking at the unit while someone else is operating the jack. If no change, try calling OTT for further advice. -
How did you attach it to the Ollie wall?
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Replacing the 6" Marine Hatch Access to the LP tanks
dewdev replied to jd1923's topic in Ollie Modifications
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Wrong lug nut size provided with trailer?
dewdev replied to Zodd's topic in Mechanical & Technical Tips
@Zodd Could the socket be for the Andersonb WDH chain adjustment nuts? Since you have a 250 TV you probably do not have Anderson WDH. Could it be for the jacks to operate them if there is no battery power? Of course you could always call OTT and ask. -
@Wandering Sagebrush Look at it this way. You have now taught all of us OTT owner's to make sure the shower water knobs are completely shut off. Thanks for posting that great lesson.
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6V Bright Way Group Marine Rv batteries not holding charge?
dewdev replied to Imelda's topic in Mechanical & Technical Tips
@Imelda If you decide to replae the btteries yourself, make sure you cover the solar collectors so they are not sending power down to the battery compartment. Also take a picture of the existing battery cable placements so you can hook up new similiar batteries (if you chose) the same way. -
@LeeC Did you talk to OTT about signing into the Rewards site? What did they tell you? I think the reason you can not register is because OTT no longer has a rewards point system (with dollars put on a credit card) like they use to. Not sure if still offered, but they used to have a program of paying you if you show show your Ollive to a prospective buyer who than buys a new Oliver. You had to agree to show your OTT by signing up on the web site.
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I can winterwize with 2 gallons of Rv anti freeze, but I porbably use less as I have a composting toilet.
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@LeeC On the page you show, you have to log in again on this page, which I assume you have done. This is a sepeate log in seperate from the Oliver web page login. I did it and it worked for me, but I already had a Rewards Program account. ( I did it on my computer and not on my phone.) If that does not work, you will probably need to contact OTT for help. Good luck
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@LeeC Here is a little simplier direction to get to the area to register in the Reward Program. Start at the OTT opening web page. At the top of the page click on the drop down arrow for the Tab called "Resourses", then click on "Rewards Account". The next page should allow you to register. Hope this helps
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I am not answering your question but with Trump cut in National park employees I wounder what effect it will have to us campers wanting ot use National Parks?
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Wouldn't a 110 psi tire be better?
dewdev replied to TravelWell's topic in Mechanical & Technical Tips
Yes, the tires that Oliver uses are rated for a max of 80 psi. a 10 ply tires is heavier then normal car tires. Oliver now recommends that the tires be inflated to 55 to 60 psi, which makes for a smoother less bouncie ride for the Ollie. A lot of owenrs use a little less air pressure0 If you use the Search bar for tire inflation, you will find a lot of discussion on the subject.. Also, a lot of owners when traveling off road on bumpy roads inflate less then what I have listed above. -
Welsome to the forum and congrad's on your Ollie purchase. I would stay away from any chemicals on the firerglass. I use Star brite boat soap and Meguiars Flagshio Premium Marine wax. There is a lot of discussion on this frum about what people like for fiberglass wax. Use the Search bar in the upper right of the forum to locate those posts. If you have not already use, Oliver's University page to learn more about your Ollie and all of its equipment.
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Truma Pressure Relief Valve Leaking
dewdev replied to Rich and Jane Walker's topic in Mechanical & Technical Tips
@John and Debbie John: I believe what you are calling a pressure regulator is actually a backflow preventor. There are two backflow regulators located just under the floor board in the rear storage compartment. They are adjacent to the Fresh Water Connection and another one just adjacent to the City Water Connection. The blackflow regulators can be seen on the plumbing drawing in the 2022 Owner's Manual on the Oliver University page. Check out the drawing to see if that is what you are referring to. A backflow regulator does not regulate pressure. @Ronbrink @John and Debbie I stand corrected; see Ronbrink's post listed below. -
I wonder if your local mechanic/garage would take it? Our town recycle facility has a 50 gallon barrel for regular antifreeze disposal.
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Congratulations, Great choice. Welcome to the Family