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When drilling through fiberglass gel coat, drill slowly so you do not chip the gel coat along the sides of the hole. Maybe even use a smaller diameter bit to make a pilot hole first

Steve: Can you send me a copy of the video or let me know if it gets posted on the forum (or bring it with you in June). Thanks

They are likely Chinese knock-off's

Yes, many people only use a small generator to charge their batteries. I use the OTT 30 amp power cord plugged into the generator. I bought a 30 amp to 15 amp converter plug as the generator only had 15 amp receptacles. You will also need a ground plug that is connected into one of the other generator receptacle to get the power into the OTT. I do not have Lithium batteries so I do not know what the minimum size generator you will need to charge the batteries. Someone else on the forum could give you that advice, or you could call OTT and tell them you only want a generator sized to charge the batteries. The external solar panel connection is only for remote solar panels. That connection goes directly to the batteries. The solar panel and batteries are both DC power. The generator puts out AC power through a DC to AC converter (I believe) in the OTT to charge the batteries.

Mike: OTT did indicate that the battery management system and the DC to Dc charger were only a option but not necessary. Also the fuse panel was suggested to be replaced only if the person was gong to run their AC off the lithium batteries. Please let me know what Jason has to say.

Lithium batteries cost more but are lighter then lead acid batteries. To change to lithium batteries, you would need to replace your existing 2000 watt battery charger with something like a Xantran Freedom XC 3000 watt inverter-charger, upgrade your battery cable wiring, add a battery management system, and potentially other devices like a DC to DC charger so your TV can charge the batteries while traveling. If you wanted to run your AC off the lithium batteries you would need to replace your fuse panel. This information is from a discussion I had with OTT service. If you want to stay with lead acid batteries, then I recommend Trojan ACM batteries. The ACM batteries are a sealed battery so you do not have to add water.

After you think you have charged them to 100%, you can take them to a automotive parts store (NAPA, etc.) where they can test them under a load to see what their health is.

When I bought my Ollie used, the previous owner gave be the tire covers he bought. I use them all the time when the Ollie is in storage (outside). They fit over both tires and I use bungee cords on the back side of the tires to hold them in place since we have a lot of wind in the winter. They do a good job of protecting the tires. The tires are still in good shape with plenty of tread and no signs of deterioration.

James: I think that the important point, that others here have indicated is how the awning rolls up (retracts). 1. When retracting does the canopy coil up onto itself and not spool to the left or right? 2. Does it retract ok using the motor? If the canopy is not coiling up onto itself then the canopy needs to be manually slide to the left or right (when fully opened) so it will coil up onto itself. Good luck. This can be a pain in the b..t

Patriot: Does the license plate relocation kit only work for 1 Up bike racks? How did it connect to the Ollie bumper?

Bill: I weighed my Elite II after stocking it up with all my camping gear, linens, dishes, etc. (no generator no food and no gray and no fresh water). I have a compost toilet so no black water. The Ollie weighed 5760 lbs with a tong weight of 480 pounds. FYI, In my Owner's manual there was a description of a 3 step weighing process so you can determine the tong weight.

I have set my brake controller gain as described above and I do notice that the Oliver brakes are being applied but I have one other question. While at a stop sign when the grade goes down and applying the brake controller manual lever (without your foot on the truck brakes) should the Oliver brakes stop you from rolling ahead?

The Proven Industries Lock does not cover either of the two bolts on the 2" bull dog hitch. I never thought about that being a weak point for protection of the Oliver, but I guess it could be. On the other hand, do thiefs carry a bull dog hitch to install on a trailer after taking off the one that is locked? I hope that they are not that determined or smart.

I would hope that the Proven Industries lock and a wheel lock with stop most future thiefs. Hopefully the person(s) who stole your trailer were the type of person that comes along once in a lifetime. Asking the repair shop their opinion of what to buy might help.

I would suggest that you open a Oliver Ticket and talk to Jason Essay in the service department.

Are you are still near the factory? They could check it out and tell you where the offending area is so you can modify your procedure in the future.

Steve Welcome to the Oliver family. You made a great decision in following through with your order. Soon you will need to decide on colors and other options just prior to Oliver starting your build. Since you live in the south, I would suggest that your consider the Truma AC package. It is a lot quieter than the standard AC unit.

Steve: If you contact Oliver they can send you a diagram (with dimensions) of their front generator basket I used to have it but must have deleted that file.

Brian: That is actually not a picture of my Oliver, it is a picture of someone else's rig that gave me the idea to buy the Rubbermaid box. I painting the tip of my receiver with a yellow paint and it shows up great in my rear view camera in my TV.

Is that photo in Michigan? Green grass; what month was that?

GRP: I am one of a number of Oliver Owner's that are using this Rubbermaid container in the front basket. It has gone through many rain storms without taking in any water. It is a Rubbermaid Action Packer 24 gallon container and I bought it on Amazon.

I find that I need to hold the bottom of the little wrench to hold it tightly on the nut that needs to loosen. Works for me.

topgun2: Good information to have as the 2018 Owner's Manual is not clear on the issue of where to place a jack. Thanks This is what is in my O&M: "Loosen the lug nuts on the tire you want to remove. Check for a flat surface on the closest corner of the steel sub frame to use as a jack point. Using a jack, raise the trailer until the tire clears the ground, then finish loosening and removing them. Pull off the old tire, slide the hubcap out backwards and insert it on spare. Set spare tire evenly on the lug nuts and hand tighten lug nuts. Retract front jack back to travel position. Now tighten lug nuts completely. Lug nuts should be torqued to 120 ft. lbs. Place the flat tire in the spare location. Have the damaged tire checked and repaired or replaced. Be sure to have lug nuts re-torqued within 50 miles since they may loosen and every 200 miles thereafter."

Congrad on your upcoming retirement. I have more to do now that I am retired then when I was working (except during the colder winter months).

Donna and Jim Y have not indicated if they have AGM or Lithium batteries, which is important as indicated above Their trailer is a 2021 Oliver Elite II. If they are still having charging issues, hopefully they could provide more detail, to all here, of what kind of batteries they have and what Lithium package they have, if they have Lithium's. (I sent a PM to them with that question.)