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JD1923: I should clarify my issue. We have a Dometic 3 way RM2454 refigerator. Out charger/inverter is a Xantrex Freedom XC 3000 Pro Inverter. So the situation was: After the 3rd day of camping, we left the campground to go to the fair and was gone 4 hours. Upon getting back to the trailer, the refigerator was off completely. I tried turning the unit on and it would not start up on AC. I then switched it on DC and the Xantrex started up (likely to charge the batteries) and did ot turn off. Since it is under my wife's bed, I know the noise would be too much for her. I then switched it to propane and it ran fine. The next day after I thought about it for awhile, I pushed the auto switch in and out for a few times, as it would not activate the first time and only run on propane. After working the Auto switch a couple of time it finally worked and switched to AC. So the moral of the story is.: 1. I think that one of us had accidently hit the on/off switch before leaving the trailer. The auto swtich had not been pushed for a couple of years, so the contacts may have been dirty. 2. I have always found the button operation to be difficult to get it to ingage, maybe due to dirty contacts. That would explain difficulity in getting the refig started again and switching to AC. 3. After discussing the siuation with a knowledgable friend, he suggested buying a new eyebrow board from Dinosaur Electronics who make a better board the Dometic, which I have ordered. I also ordered a new Dometic board (which includes the face plate) since the cost was less than $5.00. I will now have 2 back up boards when needed. Other explalination would be appreciated.

@mossemi I just tried running my (original 2018) 3-way Dometic Refigerator on DC batteries. When I did, the charger/inverter ran the entire time. Made for too much noise when trying to sleep. Do you notice that as a problem in your installation and/or how did you eliminate that issue?

@pfin3 We did not want to deal with using toppers. Just another item to move. We bought KTT mattresses in 2020 and still love them. More comfortable then the mattresses at home. I used Hypervent matting under the mattresses, which we strongly recommend to be installed. They are a little on the heavy side but are manageable. We chedked out the KTT mattresses and the Southern Mattress company mattresses. The KTT mattresses are made in Connecuit and we drove there to pick them up and saved shipping costs. Richard, the owner, was very nice and easy to deal with and he made them a slight bit stiffer, at our request, then his usual mattresses which at the time Oliver used. I am not sure if Oliver still buys from them if mattresses are requested instead of the standard cushions.

@Dennis and Melissa What is the area code for Barker?

Check with Tim's RV in Erving, MA They boght a lot of parts from companies going out of business or stopping making models.

In the past, I have used RVparky for my trip planning. I have 5 trips saved on the site and it will not allow me to add another trip unless I pay to upgrade to the PRO version. Are there any other trip planning sites to use that are FREE to use (not with a 7 day trial)? Thanks

The back of the shower box is exposed in my 2018. The hose at the shower head was leaking. I replaced the entire shower hose and it was easily assessable to unscrew the old hose and screw on the new one.

Looking at this trip later in August using the following interstates. Traveling north on I-10 to I-65 to I-85 to I-40 to I-85 to I-95. Has anyone have any thoughts (positive or negative) on using these interstates? Thanks

I know there has been a bit of discussion on replacing window glass in hte past, but the search function did not find what I was looking for, so I would like some input from those in the know. One of my fixed (not slider) window thermoglass panes is clouding between the panes. I am guessing there is a break in the seal between the thermopanes. Has this happend to anyone? Has anyone been able to have just the glass replaced? How would I get this fixed window removed to take to a repair shop? Can any glass shop do the replacement? Thanks

@Mroth Do you have the original manufacdtures springs on it?

@TimD This forum is not monitored by Oliver TT. You should make that recommendation to Oliver directly. Or maybe one of the monitrators can forward that one to OTT.

@DanielBoondock I would be interested in finding out what your vibration road test results will be. Please let us all know.

Not sure if this is of any help, but I have attached the dimensional drawing for the Oliver front box, FYI.

@Galway Girl Thanks for your post. Great pictures Did you make advance reservations at the CG's in New Brunswick, Nova Scotia, PEI and Cape Bretton? Were you at those locations during September and early October? What were the outside temperatures during that time? Thanks

Hi All: Do you have any recommendations for campgrounds in Nova Scotia that you enjoyed?

@routlaw Don't give up so soon. My wife has had both hips replaced and both knees replaced. She had the last knee done in 2024 on the day before Thanksgiving. (The first one 2 years before that one.) It takes a number of months to recover and it takes about a full year before you do not know it was done. She was told to expect to get 130 to 135 degrees of flex, not what you said. You do need to keep up the PT to get the flex back, so do not stop PT and after the PT sessions are done you will probably need to do the exercises yourself at home if your muscles are still complaining. After a year, she was able to knee down, but uses a foam pad to knee on. So do not give up on the OTT and camping. If you have any other questions, feel free to PM me and I can get you in touch with my wife.

Where to buy a small quantity of reflectix insulation? What type of adhesive should I use to keep it in place on the battery door and the cellar door?

@ripple963 We live in Maine and I store our 2018 Elite II outside without any cover and have not had any problems. I do clean and wax the Olie prior to storing it for the winter. In the spring, I do have to remove some rain stains on the side. I use a fiberglass soap which removes the stains. I then put on 2 coats of wax (wipe on wipe off) which generally lasts for the summer. A friend of mine who also owns a Ollie and lives in Maine stores his ouside without any cover. If I lived in the south, where the sun is strong all year long, I would invest in a cover.

@grweber1 The 80 psi is the MAXIMUM pressure that the tire is rated for. Tire inflation is based on the weight the 4 tires see. Refer to Wayfinders post above yours. Also OTT is not recommending 80 psi.

@2008RN I belive the answer is yes. See the youtube video below on how to set it up.

@HDRider Jeff: I do not think the bumper needs to be removed. On my OTT, Elite II, the trailer hitch receiver needs to be removed.

@DBL-R I updated my post. Again, suggest that you call OTT to find out if you in fact you should have 3 Reverse Battery Fuses in place.

@DBL-R Based on my 2018 wiring diagram, I have 3 - 25 (or 30 in your case) amp fuses which are called Reverse Battery Fuses. Strange that your system calls for 30 amp. As indicated in this post, check the batteries for property wiring and then check the Reverse Battery Fuses to make sure they are not blown. Not sure why you do not have 3 fuses in place. It might be a good idea to call OTT to confirm the 3 fuses in your Ollie are required. Good luck

@topgun2 Did Mike say what product OTT uses to attach the bulb to the fiberglass? Thanks

I agree, Yes a good part number to keep on file. Has anyone checked with OTT to see if they can provide the manufacutre name and part number?