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@TC-Starrysky welcome to forum, sorry it took so long to reply. Many of us have been busy with the official Oliver rally in Alabama. I see you are in Vermont. I'm hoping to make it up to Oliver Mini rally in Boothbay, Maine next year. It will be much closer to you than for me, as I'm in Georgia. I believe @dewdev manages that rally. I have a Google Map of growing mini/micro rallies here: https://www.google.com/maps/d/edit?mid=1dsUQmPEsXOhV3KgTIkwI1QzIeWChkCw&usp=sharing I best call the campground there to reserve a site. LOL Cheers,

I must agree, I like my vintage gear onboard #110. I'm sure someday I may regret not being able to run my A/C off batteries, but I will still need a generator to re-charge those beastly batteries, or a truck that can do it IF I drive the next day. When these 2024 AGMs are used up, I'll upgrade the rig to all new Victron & good lithiums. We'll see how my retirement travels work-out for me.

Not that I saw, but the entire week for me was a blur.

I know what I’m doing soon. 😏

I'm posting for an anonymous 2017 Ollie owner. This is why we should NEVER leave our trailer with city water on to the trailer. I need to remember this too, or just use fresh water tank with pump off when leaving. He heard water flowing under the bunk when hooked up to city water and found that the 1/2 inch plastic swivel adapter going to the water heater, under the passenger side bunk, had broken off. Easy fix, but only if you had the Pex tools and parts with you. The trailer would have flooded with that much water pressure going into hull. Here are some pics. He also found out why, in his 2017 ollie, he had low hot water pressure (a kink). Time to put a straight and right-angle brass swivel adaptors in my plumbing bag. Spend a few more bucks to save the rig from being an indoor pool.

Hey folks, I recently saw that Jenni & Omar have a 2017 rig, and they have a nice plumbing diagram in their manual. I do not have that same type diagram in my 2016 manual (paper or digital), likely because my hull was the 2016. demo unit, so maybe too early. My plumbing fittings in the main area are also VERY different than their hand-tightened connectors (large white fat fittings - all lose by the way). Did anyone with a 2016 (pre-fat white fittings) get a plumbing diagram with their 2016 trailer? Does your wet bay look something like mine, with the same simple fittings? We can never assume they are the same, even for the same year trailers, but I was curious. Minus the accumulator tank, which I added later, this is what my water area looks like. Again, note the solid Pex fittings. So far, they've never YET broken or sprung a leak, but I did not just say that. If you have a plumbing diagram or two of the entire rig, can you scan or take a nice picture with your phone and send to me, or attach to this thread? I have already checked the Oliver digital library. Thanks,

I have heard of that before. It's the link provided by the Google Map System. I'm not sure why that's happening to some folks. It may be a "traffic" issue to the map service. I would try to refresh/reload the link or just try the link again. I am unable to duplicate the issue on multiple browsers and on my phone(s). I'll keep an eye on it. It may be a Google issue, unlikely as that may seem. I've heard a refresh "fixes" the issue.

As you may know, I have created a Google My Map of Oliver rallies, this will eventually include all Oliver micro/mini rallies as they are created. I have added a link to the 2027 Fiberglass RV map, as well as the Army Corp of Engineers Campground map. As seen as icons in the Atlantic Ocean on the Oliver rally Map. Let's use this thread for future micro/mini rallies as we learn about them. https://www.google.com/maps/d/edit?mid=1dsUQmPEsXOhV3KgTIkwI1QzIeWChkCw&usp=sharing If you see issues, let me know. Thanks,

I updated the Google Map info for reservation start date

For those smart enough not to have Facebook, this is what I just posted in the Oliver Trailer Owners Group. This is primarily for Alabama and Georgia, for now, but if you wish to fill out the form and you're from another state, feel free. At last week's Oliver rally, there was a surprise micro rally planning session and folks chosen to help lead discussions. I represent AL & GA, and there were no folks in the Lodge from these states at the time of the meeting. I've put together a form to help collect ideas and to see who may want to host or co-host a MICRO rally for Olivers. These questions are from Aaron's leader form. Once collected, the information will go straight to Aaron at Oliver Travel Trailers to give him an idea of the level of participation, as well as myself and other regional/state micro rally leaders. Other states were somewhat covered, but there was limited face-to-face participation due to short notice. Thanks to everyone for the ideas and participation in advance. https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSeUJkiNwegGFxkH6nfIF-tvy5a5fDq5koYCRWMXSwhZvezmdg/viewform

For those who could not make it to the rally. Here are some Apex shots up close. I had very little time to slow down at the rally and dig in deep into the Apex, but here are some very quick shots under the dinette and driver's side bunk, dust and all. Also attaching some exterior pics, including the single 48v Ecoflow battery. Sorry I don't have better info. EchoFlow 48v Battery https://us.ecoflow.com/products/lfp-battery-for-48v-system?variant=40520684765257

Many do not know yet, but some do, Aaron had several of us act as "regional leaders" at the rally in an attempt to gather and organized information from folks in their respective regions about creating "micro rallies". We will be working towards a better solution to have folks fill out a basic form to provide their ideas and level of participation in these micro rallies. This will help identify folks who would want to organize, help organize, or simply participate in a rally. We had a good number of new Oliver owners, some of which have never joined a camping rally before. Exciting times for them to come. More to come as we get it. For now at least, here are are the regions are grouped (By Oliver): Region participation by 2026 Oliver rally attendee count (Created by Oliver) Region Name Region States Attendees Florida FL 34 Home Region West TN, KY, AR, MS 39 Home Region East Al, GA 33 Atlantic & Northeast NC, SC, VA, WV, MD, DC, DE, PA, NJ, NY, CT, RI, MA, VT, NH, ME 38 Central & Great Lakes OH, MI, IN, IL, WI, IA, MO, MN, ND, SD, NE, KS 42 South Central TX, OK, NM, CO, LA 35 Northwest & Rockies WA, OR, ID, MT, WY 5 Southwest & Pacific CA, NV, AZ, UT, HI 5

I've added the Texas Rally info to the new rally map: https://www.google.com/maps/d/edit?mid=1dsUQmPEsXOhV3KgTIkwI1QzIeWChkCw&usp=sharing

I do miss the comfort of the RAM Air on the 1500. Plush.

I have created a Google My Map of known Oliver owner rallies as well as a link to the fiberglass RV Map maintained by another. For that external map, see the RED star icon in the Atlantic ocean. It will take you to the google map for general fiberglass rallies for 2027. The map I created is a private map, and only those with the link will be able to find it. Then again, this is an open forum, so forget what I said. All this info is public knowledge. https://www.google.com/maps/d/edit?mid=1dsUQmPEsXOhV3KgTIkwI1QzIeWChkCw&ll=38.15274742744178%2C-102.1311338875&z=5 This should be for open rallies only. If you want a private rally, then don't tell anyone you don't want to show up. 😉 A life lesson. Let me know if you want anything added or suggestions for changes.

I'm going to save $2000 and a week of troubleshooting and check the last issue first. I always start at the bottom and not from the top. So silly. I could not wait to see what happened, but I read the entire thread. Still, we all learned something. 😉 Was that a loose or completely disconnect battery connection?

For rallies. I have recently discovered someone trying to maintain at RV LIFE Community / fiberglassrv.com, or simply Google "rvlife rally map" and find the current year's listening. 2027 rallies: https://www.fiberglassrv.com/threads/2027-rally-map.2181770/ Google Maps directly for 2027: https://www.google.com/maps/d/u/0/viewer?mid=1I8mtXQU3Pky2XBNV9VoyNyjY9i-XWPw&ll=42.650591549794484%2C-101.6669803122351&z=4 I've recently attended, or will be attending, these fiberglass rallies: Falling for Fiberglass: https://www.facebook.com/groups/fallingforfiberglass Thanksgiving in the woods: https://www.facebook.com/groups/1249062990470466 Eggs on the Hiawassee: https://www.facebook.com/groups/eggsonthehiawassee/ Spirit of the Suwannee: not sure of site yet. All great rallies. If the weather is cool enough, the boondocking/overflow at Hiawassee is not bad, but again, weather dependent. Some time people double up on sites too if site renters allow it. This end of year is pretty full for me for rallies, but more to come. Next year we're likely leaving Hiawassee a day early to head up to the Maine Oliver mini rally in Boothbay. Richard is the organizer, PM me if you want his contact info.

I too just upgraded from a 2020 RAM 1500 Limited with RAM airbags to a 2024 Ford F-250 FX4 Lariat with stock springs. I'm not in love with the comfort level for the F-250, that's for sure, compared to having RAM Air, but I needed the payload. We really can't have both TOTAL comfort and payload. For those who have never driven a RAM 1500 Limited with RAM Airbags, it really is comfort. I also no longer run with the Andersen Weight Distribution Hitch (WDH) and I don't miss it at all. I switched over to the Shocker Hitch with the riser ball mount option to ensure trailer is completely level while towing. It does make a huge difference on both truck and trailer when hitting bumps, having the Shocker hitch. I also like doing really tight U-turns when needed, can't quite do that safely with the Andersen WDT nor with a storage box on the front of the trailer. I'll never have one of those either. I will also be adding a cap to the truck soon adding even more weight to my truck since I also have a DECKED drawer system full of tools and goodies. With the cap I will be carrying more common parts I seem to need on the road to help folks.

@jd1923 my screen was WAY up in the pipe, there was no reaching it with a finger. Only a bright flashlight revealed the screen up in the pipe. Not sure if they are all like that was products change constantly, but you'd think there would be a screen somewhere.

I’ve held many work-related video calls on the Gen 3 without issues… with an open sky. One could likely play an online game too, such as World of Warcraft, but maybe not a first person shooter (FPS). The latency requirements are high and one would be getting killed a lot in the FPS game.

I don't yet have the mini, but I still use the Starlink Gen 3. I had purchased a tri-pod mount adaptor from Bantha Overland on Etsy. I just checked and he has a few 3D printed items for the mini as well. I'll use him again as the first mount was a good solid solution for my heavy-duty camera tri-pod. I like having items that are multi-purpose, to save weight & gear, i.e. a camera AND Starlink Tri-Pod, etc. Also with the mini, I want to check out all the cool cases/mounts available. Veritas Vans seems to have an interesting solution for the mini. I'm also thinking 3M tape magnets so I could put the mini on top of the Ollie, or on top of truck cap. Which ever works best at the time. Lastly, I think this is more true for the mini, but recently I took a chance and started pointing my Starlink Gen 3 in any direction in the opening of trees (within South Georgia). I was amazed that I did not see any speed test reduction compared to pointing dish North. Try that out. It sounds like the mini pretty much can point anywhere too these days.

@jd1923 I too love watching "My RV Works". I also still have the Dometic RM2454. My fridge will not stay on left 5. The light usually goes out after a while or immediately depending on ambient temps (so it seems). Not sure it's the eyebrow or board. I've been wanting to delve into it more, but I'm a bit afraid I will break something worse. I'm such a scaredy cat. I don't mind breaking it with someone with me or if it doesn't work at all. LOL. I'm so complex.

Welcome @Chuck and Beth. I took nearly 10 years to decide on a camping vehicle/format. Can't say I rushed into things. Enjoy it and continue to learn how things work on your Ollie here in the forums.

@ronbrink Which flagpole and suction cups setup is that on the Ollie? Thanks,

I'm also considering placing the Starlink mini on the cap of the truck, that way it's always available for the truck or camper use. But put it on a removable mount to find clear sky if under light tree-cover.