Ospreybob

Thanks! I do have a shop here that has been doing the bearings so I’ll talk to them first.

Hey folks, I am thinking about replacing the axles and springs on my 2021 LE2. I just got an estimate of $3,600 from Alcan Springs in Grand Junction, CO to do 5 leaf Alcan springs and the nev-r-lube 5,200 LB dexter axles. They have done this work on A LOT of Olivers. I live in Florida and a local trailer company can do this work as well, but my wife is leaning heavily toward Alcan Springs doing the work due to their experience with Olivers. We will be in Colorado in October so we could get the work done then, but I'd prefer to have it done in Florida so we have the new equipment in place before our summer trip. The job seems straightforward to me so it seems like any competent company should be able to do the work. I'd appreciate input from anyone who has an informed opinion about the choice of having the work done here in Florida or in Colorado. Thanks!! Bob Frank

This would work, but the bike covers I am looking at cover the entire bike and rack. There is probably a work around

Does anyone have a recommendation for a rear light kit that i can attach to my 1UP bike rack? My lights are not very visible once two bikes are on the rack. I would also appreciate advice regarding the electrical connection of the kit. Thanks!

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?

Where in Ohio?

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.