ScottyGS

If you do discover an Airtag on your Oliver... Please post it on this forum. I'm sure some owners who live fairly close by will come over and help you set the trap to catch the thieves. Only rule is no turning them over to the police. Oliver Justice... Muhahahahaha.

No need to reverse the switches..... Just think differently. When you want the ass end of the trailer to go up.... push the switch UP. When you want the trailer to go down.. push the switch DOWN. Easy peasy.

Suction Cups... We've forgotten it on a few times and it did not fall off in transit. Think this is the one. https://www.amazon.com/BOPai-Suction-Removeable-Adhesive-Premium/dp/B01EN8UWJS/ref=sr_1_1_sspa?crid=1MKUDWUMQ2IW5&keywords=suction%2Bcup%2Btowel%2Bbar&qid=1654175282&s=home-garden&sprefix=suction%2Bcup%2Btowel%2Bbar%2Cgarden%2C72&sr=1-1-spons&spLa=ZW5jcnlwdGVkUXVhbGlmaWVyPUFLVlNRSEpPUFYyRkomZW5jcnlwdGVkSWQ9QTAyOTEyMjBFRUVUMUhNNEowVE0mZW5jcnlwdGVkQWRJZD1BMDQzMTQ1NTNRTlc4Qk9NWVlFOEYmd2lkZ2V0TmFtZT1zcF9hdGYmYWN0aW9uPWNsaWNrUmVkaXJlY3QmZG9Ob3RMb2dDbGljaz10cnVl&th=1

Here is what we use... Not large but good enough for a towel or a couple of bathing suits.

And remember..... If you don't have a bottle jack..... A bottle of Jack will help you pass the time while you pay someone else to do the wheel bearings.

Yeah in that first video where they show prying out the bearing.... it last all of 2 and a half seconds and that if you slow it down to 25%. It's almost as if they want it to be a big secret. Thanks for posting it though Jim. Scotty

On the propane tank carried in the basket.... We have the 30 lbs tanks and they are more than enough. If I were to do it again.... I would get the 20 lbs tanks and replace them with two Blue Rhino's from Lowes or HD. Then when on the road I would run one dry... switch to the full one and trade out the empty at the next stop. I don't see the need to carry an extra unless you are boondocking for an extended period of time. Also, it seems to me that a propane tank on the basket would be an easy pick up for a thief. Just my $.02. Good Luck

Awwwwww..... Come on! I was looking forward to the lengthy argument on the importance of electricity!

I did not know that. Thanks for the info. Scotty

I would ask for my money back. If a weapon was supposed to be in the box and was deleted... you should be compensated. Dang!... now you've got me wondering what kind of weapon was in there. 1911? Knife? Ma Deuce? ... no the box would have had to be bigger. Sorry you got cheated out of the bonus weapon.

So.. interesting video.. For Oliver owners we can expect a modest savings moneywise while on the road. More reading and leisure time while waiting for the EV to charge... a LOT more reading time considering we will have to charge every 100 miles or so. BUT... if we charge at home we can expect up to an 80% savings. No problem... I never tow my Oliver more than 50 miles from home anyway.

Yeah... what's up with that? Not Twin Fall, Boise, Idaho Falls. Nor Helena, Billings and near Missoula Montana. It's like they are purposefully missing the large population centers. Collusion with cable? Where are the Hardy Boys when you need them?

Yep... But... Thinking that many folks pay over 200 per month for a cable / phone / internet connection. So, $110 for Starlink plus just basic cable might equal a small savings overall. Not ready to make the jump yet but... maybe when they get service at our home location.

It seems that Starlink has enabled roaming... So no more changing your address to get coverage. Here is a link to the availability map. https://www.starlink.com/map Interesting that coverage is almost complete in the places where you would need it the most. The Dakotas, Montana, Wyoming, etc. I am tempted to spend the $99 to waitlist just to get in the queue.

We have the Garmin 56 and have been very happy with it. Seamless interface with the app on phone and ipad to get the files. Easier to see on the ipad. The previews have less resolution but once you download them they are very good. A must have in my opinion.

Thanks to OP and everyone else for chiming in on this topic. Have been very interested in this topic and it's good to have some first hand reports.

Details Wanderers Details.... and Pictures.... We need pictures... of the Truck!

I am very intrigued by your tow vehicle. Would you tell us about it and post some pics of the storage bed? TIA... Scotty

Rough roads mean you need to get everything inside the trailer battened down as much as possible. Oliver has improved the drawer / cabinet locks over the years but don't forget the microwave glass plate inside the oven. As everyone else has said... the roof is accessible with a good ladder. I have a 6' platform ladder that does the job well. Keep in mind that if you are doing a LOT of roof work in one day... going up and down and moving the ladder can be a workout. Good Luck

Oh.. one more thought. If you find out who this guy is... You can probably sue him for damages. But... most states have a 30 day statute of limitations for motor vehicle offenses. This clearly is careless driving, which is a "willful or wanton disregard for the safety of other motorists / property". At least that's a paraphrase of the NJ motor vehicle code and I'm sure most states have a similar statute. So, if you want to pursue that the clock is ticking. Not sure if charging / conviction of the traffic offense would help a lawsuit but it couldn't hurt. Besides... he deserves it.

Wow... Propane leaks are scary. Last year we had the alarm going off but I wasn't concerned because we had the propane off at the tank and were using a ceramic cube heater. Did some checking and after reading the manual for the alarm found that they have a "life" span of about 5 years. Got that replaced so we should be good for this summer. Your cube heater should be fine whenever you are plugged in. The thing you'll have to be careful of is getting too warm. I cranked it up one night and woke up at 2 am and it was 85 degrees inside. Good Luck and thanks for letting us know.

Oliver is upping their game as far as off grid / boondocking ability are concerned. Mostly due to improvements in solar / battery / components etc. I think they can nibble around the edges of the overland market. Not the hard core expedition guys... who will go the 4x4 van, Earthroamer, jeep with rooftop tents, and the like. But the folks who want to get out into BLM land away from the crowded campgrounds. And still have the creature comforts that the Oliver brings to the table. Serious off grid / road capability puts you into a whole new category of vehicle, with a whole new price tag. Any choice you make will involve compromise as to capability, components and price. Do your research. Read and consider everything. I think you'll find yourself coming back to Oliver.

We did a live aboard dive trip in 2010 on the Great Barrier Reef. One of the requirements was that every diver have a "safety sausage". An inflatable tube about 8 feet long by 6" in diameter. Easy to blow up and hold vertically above the water. One pair of divers came up a long way from the boat (after I was aboard) and inflated it and it was so easy to see. Without it.. not so much. The zodiac picked them up. I never... never.. go diving without one now. Safety equipment is a must. This is a sad story and I will admit that after the first reports of them being found I was sure it was foul play. I hope others will learn from their mistake.

Had a thought.... If you have not found this guy yet. You might want to post on the Oliver FB group and ask members who live in the area this happened in to post and share the crap out of the photo of the driver. Give the PD information / phone number / case number. Someone in that area will know this guy and just might drop a dime on him. Again, very glad you are ok. Best of luck in finding a new Oliver and getting out there again. Scotty

https://rollinontv.com/truma-varioheat-furnace-on-show-segment-2021-21/ Good article on Truma Varioheat. I really hope Oliver starts offering this. Seems like a quality unit. Quiet and efficient.