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OK. Full disclosure. I am a novice when it comes to understanding how the system works and what the various messages on the remote actually mean. If you can answer just a couple of questions I will really appreciate it. Not in a technical way. OH. I did not receive a manual and my google queries have only produced lot's of ads. The two basic questions are 1. How much is the system producing, and 2. How much am I using. The Blue Sky IPN ProRemote has a function that displays "Input xxx Chg Out xxx". My assumption is that this answers questions 1 and 2, but the numbers do not change. Another question...is there a display that calculates how much an appliance or device is drawing while in use. One more...Is 450 the correct Amp hours for (4) Trojan T 105s? Thanks so much.

Stan, Sorry to hear you are not hapy. Give John a call. They are so eager to be helpful. All the issues I had on my punch list were addressed completely at no cost to me. They were minor but still needed to be fixed. Front door would not close properly Window shade was poorly fitted Rust on lug nuts Scratch on kitchen cabinet Bad seal on kitchen sink Rear running lights and Oliver sign not working All fixed. We are pleased with Oliver

I just returned from picking up #64 after having the 320 WATT solar system installed, with the 2000WATT inverter. We are so looking forward to the freedom this will afford. The remote control panel is rather daunting, but I found a manual on line which explains much. Basically to use the factory defaults in most cases. I did have to change the starting amps from 250 to 450 because we have the T 105 batteries. Rumor has it that Scuba RX is an expert in using the syatem so maybe I will hear from him with some sage advice. While at the mother ship we had the crew add two coat hooks giving a total of three, plus we added a towel bar to the pantry door for kitchen towels. As expected the work was very well done. Typical of Oliver they also updated our heating system by installing a return air vent, which they say will make it more efficient. Our lug nuts and center wheel caps had a bit of rust on them so off they came with new ones to replace. I don't know why they would rust after only four months. We are close to the Gulf of Mexico, but not in direct salt water. I will spray some lanolin on them and see if that prevents this from happening again. I was impressed with the fact that John Oliver was interested in my thoughts regarding features or changes I would make to the trailer. Honestly the only things I would like would be a peep hole to see what is going on outside the front door, and an exterior switch for the porch light. I will probably buy a portable back up camera soon, and use that for a security camera since they can be moved. As far as the light switch goes I'll just need to remember to leave the courtesy lights on when we leave the camp site. The fact that John was interested is important because they care about what owners have to say. Oliver rocks.

We like to hang our towels up to dry and have been tucking the corners into a cabinet door to stretch from side to side. We use 100% linen towels as they do in Italy because they dry fast and take up less space when folded. The new hooks will serve as a place to put a clothes line, and for shirts, coats, etc. we need during the day. Locations will be in the corners above the beds at the rear end of the trailer. Another thing we are doing is have them install a towel bar on the cupboard door for kitchen towels. It seems as if there is always a jumble in the galley and towels are never where you need them. When we ordered ours we had extra outlets installed for a lamp on the night stand, plus one in the closet bulkhead. We also added a courtesy light at the front door with a separate switch above the closet doot. This gives a small amount of light for my wife when she gets up early to take the pooch out. We also had CPAP plugs added in each cabinet above the beds, whih a port for the hose to drop through. All these small changes tend to make our little condo more of a home. I am so glad that Oliver put the backing plates for solar in when they built our trailer. That makes this mod much easier and less costly.

After overnighting at a Cracker Barrel in Athens Alabama I pulled into the mother ship about 11 this morning for the Solar package installation. Getting the 2000 WAT inverter, and some additional clothes hooks installed. also. A few punch list items that Tommy will take care of. Then I pick up Friday afternoon to head back to Florida complete with the independence of having my on board utility company. This will be so important as we enjoy the National parks this Summer. Mount Pisgah has showers and flush toilets but no service at the sites so the solar we be invaluable. I am in a hotel all week doing business in Nashville and resenting it. So much better to have your condo hooked onto the truck. Plus at $150 or more a night plus restaurant meals it is just too expensive. BTW. This was my second time over nighting with Cracker Barrel and they are great hosts.

Dave, My wife and I upgraded from a Casita SD17 to the Elite II last December. It was the best thing we could have done. We loved the Casita, but just got weary of having to move things from place to place on a continual basis. Some would say we carry too much stuff, but that is our style. The Ollie has allowed us to feel at home, with a place for everything. One suggestion. On your way to the Oliver factory for a tour swing near New Orleans. You can rent a 17 foot Casita for $75 a day and get a good feel for how the size works for you. After spending a few days in one you may want to invest in the larger Oliver.

Rob, The weather here on the Gulf Coast has finally improved to our normal clear warm days so you should enjoy your trip to Bellingrath Gardens. Thr Azaleas should be in full bloom. We also love Fairhope AL. So artsy and village like. It was good to visit while you were at Fort Pickens. Let's keep talking up an Oliver gathering someday. Have a safe journey as you wend your way back to Montana. David Kemp

We drove over to Fort Pickens late yesterday and found Rob and Trudy Outlaw camping in their new Ollie. The trailer looks great and they are enjoying the shakedown cruise. It feels like family to meet with other owners.

Gary. I am copying your routes because we want to do those same trips. Maybe not Alaska because we have primitive camped there. Beautiful, but a long drive. It sounds like you have a place to stay in NC. We are going to look around a bit while there for a small acreage that is not overly restricted. A place to base camp in the Summer. Don't even need power, but a water supply would be good to have.

A good friend called this morning to say there is a Legacy Elite II in C loop at the fort. Any idea who that might be. I will drive over this afternoon to say hi if they are still there.

Gary. We will be in A23. I looked for a site that has some sunlight so the solar will be effective. The campground does have flush toilets and hot showers...just no water or electricity at the sites. Campground Photos Online has pics of each campsite. This will be an educational experience to ease us into dry camping, which I am high on, but my wife is not so sure about. If we can get through two weeks of semi dry camping maybe the trip out west for some BLM camping will become a reality. Our plans are to camp around the BR Parkway all of August. Mount Pisgah is the only reservation made at this time.

Hey everyone. I know it is early and many are in the throes of a hard Winter, but I made a reservation at Mount Pisgah Campground near Asheville beginning August 12 for fourteen nights. Maybe a good meet up location?

I have been curious about propane consumption. We have had the Ollie since Dec. 2nd, 2014. Today I took the empty tank to Camping World and it took 6.7 gallons. The other tank has not been used at all. During this time we have camped 16 nights in cold weather. We use the furnace and keep the temp at 67. Some of this time we supplemented with a ceramic heater. Though not a scientific study I am content with our propane use, and very glad to have bought the 30 pound tanks. With the Good Sam discount the bill was 19.00. Not bad. I just booked two weeks at Mount Pisgah CG near Asheville, NC for August. This is dry camping so the tanks will come in handy to stay warm at the elevation.

Congratulations. What an exciting time and your shakedown cruise will be fantastic. If you find your way near Pensacola give us a shout. Grayton Beach is a good state park near Seaside with excellent biking trails. The beach is great, but cold now. We have a forty degree drop in Temp from this morning to the evening. 30 knot gusts. Cold for here.

Brakes fixed. After checking All the possible connection points (there aren't many) I decided to give the plug another look. I had sprayed some electrical cleaner into the holes already. Used some carb cleaner and compressed air and voila...brakes. I will follow Dustin's advice and purchase some Dialectic Grease to discourage future corrosion. Living half a mile from salt water makes for a perfect corrosion environment.

Thanks Steve. This helps a lot and I will have a look first thing tomorrow. Daid

Welcome to the family. The more we know our Oliver the more we love it. Sooo comfortable in recent twenty degree weather with sleet and snow. You will need to get used to Casita, Scamp, egg camper etc. owners wanting to have a peek. That's fun too.

I spoke with Dustin at the factory today and he also suggested I check the ground. The ground block is under a seat hatch and is chock full of wires all of which are very tight. I assume the blue wire is the brake wire. It is spliced into other wires. Before I mess with that I will try to get the brakes to energize using a 12 volt battery. I should hear the magnets click if they engage. If that works I can focus on the vehicle. It would seem that my wife can apply the brakes while I touch a test lamp to the ground and brake pin in the receptacle. If that fails I make a trip to the repair shop.

Prior to losing trailer brakes altogether I was getting the error messages... "trailer brakes disconnected, then connected". I have ckecked the plug, sprayed with electrical dryer, several times during the trip. The brakes simply will not engage, even when activating manually using the switch. I was hoping there might be an in line fuse on the trailer to check. I will call Oliver today for their help.

My brakes stopped working during a haul. Truck fuses are all good. CIC flashed a check trailer brake message. Any ideas?

Pete. Thanks for the reply. Our Oliver is only four months old so I doubt we have debris in the weep holes, but I will check it out now that we are home. We keep the Maxair vent cracked at all times for airflow, and use the fan when cooking as it does steam up. The water is in the cabinet above the dinette table and awhen you run a finger along the bottom edge of the window it is quite wet so maybe it is the weepholes.

We are on the eighth night of camping in South Georgia and North Florida. It has been cold and rainy 100 percent of the time. My wife has found small amounts of water inside two cabinets, and also on the dinette table. I am thinking this is condensation drip because there aren't any hull penetrations near the wet areas. Anyone have a similar experience?

I carry a pack of the yellow Leggo type blocks for placing under the jacks. Don't like to extend all the way either as it puts too much strain on the legs, and the trailer sways less with shorter entension.

I did not realize how beneficial the electric jacks could be until this week when I have been camped in spaces with a lot of fall. The jacks enabled me to achieve level with a minimum of effort whereas with the scissor jacks or leg jacks other trailers have I would have become very agitated to say the least. Go Olliver!

Gary. So glad you ordered the Ollie and that I had a part to play in the decision. We have the 30 pounders and I am glad of it this week. Three below freezing days in Atlanta, and now a dreary, drizzle with 42 degrees here in Skidaway Island State Park near Savannah, GA. I am 68 and fairly fit. Go to the gym three days a week. Lift moderate weights. The tanks are no problem for me to hoist up, and you should not have to refill that often. The tongue weight for my trailer is 438 without the propane. So a full tank might weigh 65 poinds. Depending on your tow you should handle the extra weight easily. I do have the Anderson WDH, which I use when traveling long distance at highway speed and it levels the truck right up. Less than a hundred miles I don't mess with the WDH. I don't really notice a difference when I use the hitch, or don't. The Ollie is well balanced and tows nicely. David