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Was cost the main reason you chose the Epoch batteries vs. the Lithionics? I am not sure how to choose among the current lithium RV battery manufacturers. And will the higher amp hour batteries generate more heat to the point of needing a fan in the battery compartment?

Thanks, folks. John- what 900 AH battery system were you able to install? The truth is, we'd like to run our instant pot, small floor heater and induction cook top more often for longer periods of time. And it would be nice to have the option of running the AC more when we are dry camping.

We have our original three Lithionics batteries for a total of 390 AH, and are considering an upgrade to two 320 AH Lithionics batteries (640 AH total). We have been camping with the 390 set up since 2021 and usually use about 10% of the charge per day when we are dry camping. For those of you who have upgraded from 390 to 640, do you think it was worth it in terms of extending your time off grid? Thanks for your input!

Thanks, folks, for all the great input. Much appreciated! I'll try to tighten the hex as a first step. I appreciate the large bolt suggestion! We own hull 747. If it is a bad check valve, is the valve separate from the city water fitting or integrated into it? Bob Frank

Water leaks out of the city water connection when nothing is connected to it and we run the pump. I am thinking that the check valve in the city water line is not working. Anyone have experience with this problem? Can I get to the check valve so it can be replaced? Thanks in advance for your advice! Bob

Thx!

I am having trouble getting grease into some of the zerks on the dexter. Any advice?

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Thanks to all for the suggestions! Much appreciated. We have hull #747 so we probably have the same pump as #688. We have cleaned out the filter and checked another supply line for debris but that is it so far. No problems at all on city water, and the low pressure problem we have developed slowly during a 2 month trip last summer. The pressure goes down considerably once the accumulator pressure is depleted, at both the kitchen and bathroom sink. Have spoken to the Oliver service folks about this and they asked us to send a video, but by the time we got the request from Oliver the trailer was already empty and in storage. I was thinking that a spare was a good idea in any case, even if we get the current pump back to its original state.

Any one have a suggestion on a spare water pump for an LE II? The pressure in ours has dropped and I think there may be plastic debris in it. Thought it might be a good idea to carry a spare.

Thanks all for this very illuminating thread. Before our Oliver we had a class B with a second alternator, 300 watts of solar and 400 amp hours of lithium battery. Since we were driving nearly every day we never paid any attention to energy use. Th class b had a compressor frig that worked very well- we never thought about its energy consumption. This new 3 way has been a bit of a pain! It struggles to get and stay cold and has condensation issues. We have 340 watts of solar, and 390 amp hours of lithium in the Oliver and no battery charging when we drive. From everything I am reading, setting up the system to recharge with my tow vehicle (Ram 1500 etorque) would not help all that much (a topic for another thread). Regarding energy consumption/ replacement, All the figures people are quoting seem about right given our 2 weeks in the trailer post-pickup last February. If we stayed away from the big energy hogs (instant pot, induction cook top, etc) when boondocking we were gaining about 70 amp hours per day from solar and using about the same amount. That is in the winter sun in Florida. We do carry a 3400 watt dual fuel generator so we always have that back up. Sure wish Oliver had told be they had the 640 amp hour lithium’s on the horizon. I would have jumped on that. On the positive side, Lithionics is in Clearwater Florida about an hour from me. They may be willing to install the bigger lithium’s which seem to fit in the battery compartment of the Ollie. Yesterday, Oliver told me that wanted $12,000 to do the switch!!! Obviously they do not want to do the work.

Thx! Bob

Has anyone installed a compressor refrigerator in their Ollie? We have lithium batteries so can’t use the tow vehicle to run the refrigerator while we tow. The 15 amp draw of the 3 way is a bummer! Also, we camp in the mountains above 5500 so the efficiency of the 3 way will be an issue. I also would like to avoid the low outside temperature limitations of the 3 way. Is there an AC/DC compressor model that would fit in the Ollie’s refrigerator space? Thanks for the input! Bob

Bought a torque wrench today in anticipation of picking up our trailer in 3 weeks. What size are the lug nuts on the trailer wheels? Any suggestions on a good set of lug nut sockets? Thanks!