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Looking for stray current being used in the winter is important. For instance, if you have a composting toilet there is a fan that stays on all the time unless you disconnect the power cord at the toilet. Do not store your batteries on a concrete floor and charge them a couple of times throughout the winter.

Check that you have all the valves in the winterization mode. Did you turn the valve on the hot water tank/truma hot water heater to the correct closed position? Check that the hose connection to the trailer is tight and that there is a gasket in the trailer connection, as it sounds like you might be pulling in air. Also check that the hose is at the bottom of the antifreeze bottle. Note: From the rear hose connection and the valves in the correct position, no anti-freeze goes into the fresh water tank. You should have the inverter shut-off at all times except when you need the inverter on to change DC (battery current) to AC current (electrical plugs and microwave) while camping. Yes, leave the trailer plugged in and I suggest you have a dehumidifer in the trailer since you are down south where it can get humid. Others with lithium batteries can advise you on that question.

I also could not open the videos. It looks like the picture is of the Truma Instant water heat. My 2018 Oliver with the Truma instant water heat has run without any issues. Let us know what Truma says happened and what the fix is. Good Luck and Stay Safe

I checked and unfortunately my Furron model DV3300 radio does not appear to have a weather channel capability. I check the owner's manual and there was no mention of that capability. If someone knows differently, please let me know.

The previous owner of my Ollie, did dent in his truck bumper when he did a sharp turn (jack knife) when backing and mentioned to be careful. His truck was low to the ground. I have not had a problem when backing even turning sharply but I am careful. My truck is higher off the ground than the previous owner's truck. The tail-gate of my truck does not hit the storage box when connected to the trailer. That could be a problem for trucks that are closer to the ground.

Two Stooges Welcome to the Oliver Form. Retirement is great, but I am actually busier than I was when working. This is a great place to learn from the experiences of existing Ollie owners prior to your purchase. Also check out the Oliver University forum prior to purchasing for more information. As a former boat owner, I do miss sleeping to the sound of the water/ocean. Never-the-less, I no longer have any boats and now have a different toy, my Ollie, for us to go camping in. The decision to only have a land boat was the right decision for me. Just remember that presently there is around a 10 month wait from the time you order a Oliver to when you take delivery. Getting the Ollie prior to retiring gives one time to see what you need for traveling after retirement.

I am looking to bring the Ollie to a campground near Southpoint, Florida for a week and visit with friends that moved there. I am looking for a camp site with water and electricity. Coastline RV Campground is one site I found. Has anyone stayed there and what did they think of the campground? Does anyone know of any other campgrounds nearby? Thanks

Try putting a adjustable wrench on the knob and then putting a open end wrench on the adjustable wrench (near the knob) to be able to twist the adjustable wrench/knob. Good luck

All those pictures make my mouth water. They all looked great. We cooked Lobster and shrimp for our Christmas eve dinner. Cooked two extra lobsters, so we had lobster sandwiches this afternoon. Chocolate and cheri cupcakes with ice cream on top for desert while play cribbage.

I assume that your Elite Hull #12 is not in Florida in that picture. Merry Christmas to All !!

Before our pop-up tent trailer days, we used to have a stand up tent with 2 cots that allow us to sleep off of the ground. Now with the Ollie, I am looking for a new similar tent (still got the 2 cots) so the grand kids can go camping with us. We have square sleeping bags that can be unzipped so they are almost like sheets. We do not have the issues here in New England that out west has with bears. No posion snakes and after spring passes little bugs (somewhat). We use a tonneau cover which was purchased before the Ollie. If I were starting new, I would consider the cap with racks and side opening windows and carry the bikes on the cap roof instead at the rear of the Ollie. Happy Holidays

Like csevel, I have a rolling cover that I had installed at the RAM dealer. It works well for me as it rolls up to the cab where it is secured via staps when not needed. This cover provide me with a waterproof cover so I can keep my tools dry in the back. I made a bike rack out of PVC tubing that I saw on u-tube. When carry my bikes, I roll the cover up and place the bike rack in the back and use straps to hold the bikes in place while in the bike rack. Work very well and I can use a cable and paddle lock if I need the bikes to be secure. John Davis - That go fast camper is nice but very very expensive. I would just carry a tent and set it up on the ground for a lot less cost.

Yes, based on these forms, it was only the ground bonding plug needing to be installed.

Since these wires were loose it caused a build-up of heat which may have caused the melting. Is the copper leads melted or just the insulation that is around the copper leads? If just the insulation is melted (which it looks like in your picture), you can purchase a can of rubberized (paint-on) electrical coating material which comes in a can with a brush attached to the cover. Just disconnect the wires, move them so you can get at each side and put the new rubberized coating on the damaged part of the wires. If the copper is melted, then you are probably correct that they need replacement.

Bill: I also have the Furrion radio. I was not aware it has a weather band. How do you access it? Thanks

VBistro: You have a super looking trailer. I have some of Foy's products also. They are really nice and he is great to work with. I saw a posting on the forum of his work shop, which is soooo nice. I see you ordered awnings for both side of the Ollie. Should work nice to keep the sun off the windows on both sides. Was the paper towel holder installed by Oliver or you? How is it attached.

I bought for my house a HD antenna with a amplifier (to plug into a 110 V outlet). It works great and I get about 20 channels. Most good antenna companies on the internet has a spot for you to put in your address and they will give you a recommendation for which antenna they recomomend from their selection and will also show you want channels you will be able to receive with that antenna.

I contacted Garmin and they said that the RV 890 $100 discount is a short term promotion they are putting on for the holidays. They said there is no plan to discontinue the 890 for a new model.

Thanks all for your input. Based on the inpurt, I am going to purchase a Garmin RV GPS sometime before next spring. I am going to call Garmin to see if the 890 is going to be updated/replaced soon. Richard

Garmin makes GPS specifically for RV traveling, i.e. the RV 1090, RV 890 and RV 780. Garmin claims that when you program the unit to indicated you are pulling a travel trailer (or have a RV) they will only show roads that are ok for RV traveling. These units also include "Ultimate Campgrounds" software that has a number of campgrounds listed on it across the U.S. (and Canada I think) I presently have a standard GPS in my vehicle and trying to decide if it is worth buying one of these RV GPS for my future touring across the U.S. and Canada. Does anyone use these GPS and what do you think of them? Are these RV GPS are a good investment? Thanks Richard

i agree with SeaDawg on the point that you should go to see each of the two Oliver trailers yourself (if you have not already done so) and decide which one fits your needs best. It is best to see each trailer in person and not just look at pictures. Oliver sales people can set up with existing Oliver owner's in your area for you to visit.

We have the Elite II with all the options you listed except we have the 4-6V AGM batteries (which are heavier than the lithium batteries). We also have a heavy Thule bike rack for our fiberglass bikes. I weighed my Elite II (on a certified truck scale), with all the kitchen pots and pans, silverwear and dishes on board. No clothes or groceries or water were in the tanks. Total Oliver weight = 5760 lbs. I would go for the Elite II for the following reasons: 1. If you like to cook and want to have adequate food storage, you need the pantry and the extra Kitchen cabinet drawers. 2. Room to carry tools for the bike (and the Oliver). 3. If you have a second person traveling with you, the extra room is preferred. 4. If you are tall, the Elite II has more head room.

Ghostrider10-32 Is it possible to modify your garage opening and install a new garage door to give you the height you need to get an Elite II inside?

I would suggest you call Oliver Service, give them your hull number and ask your questions. They are good in helping. Even better open a service ticket and ask your questions that way. Usually get a faster responce this way.

Kevin: In addition to input from this forum, I would call the battery manufacture and ask them your questions, as they carry your battery warranty. (Don't put your batteries directly on a concrete floor, use wood in between.)