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Actually, and I know mileage will vary, no pun intended, but my #110 still has the Michelin LTs on them and they are dated 2016. Like some of you said, if they've been protected well and not all the wait was on them and moved periodically, they hopefully look good, on both sides. Before I leave for the Rally next month I am going to have my neighborhood tire shop take a peak at mine. Frankly, I've looked hard at them, and you could tell them as new. But, we'll hopefully get an honest pro tire-guy. Also @LindaShields I have hull #110. Very cool that you have #111. Mine came with twin beds and 320W solar along with Microwave. It was a demo unit back then from what @Anita Johnston told me. I'm sure you found your checklists, but here is what I've been using, and recently updated since last weekend's trip. Still a work in progress. I've provided both PDF format and Excel spreadsheet, but they were all created in Google Sheets (spreadsheets), so they will import perfectly, well, they should. Naturally we all have our own way of doing things and we all bring slightly different stuff. Good luck, Chris Scarff Oliver Camping - Weekend Packing List.xlsx Oliver Camping - Weekend Packing List - To do.pdf Oliver Camping - Wayfinder Setup List - To do.pdf Oliver Camping - Wayfinder Setup List.xlsx Oliver Camping - Wayfinder Breakdown List.xlsx Oliver Camping - Wayfinder Breakdown List - To do.pdf

Welcome @HDRider. I took approximately 8 years to make my first RV purchase. And even though I knew of and dreamt of owning an Oliver, I accidentally found one at a North Caroline RV dealer. They purchased two used Oliver E-IIs from Florida. Mine, hull #110 was in the best shape and, from what @Anita Johnston said, was a demo model back in 2016. Anita is the one who helped the original owner get it all setup (via Oliver purchase). She is a wealth of historic information. I hope to meet her someday. Anita and others at Oliver (service) have been good to work with when I had questions or inquiries. And this forum, WITHOUT A DOUBT, is superb. So many resources and experience here. Next month I will be attending my first ever rally of any sorts, and it will be an Oliver rally to boot. At first I was nervous, but after getting my "Wayfinder" out for the weekend last weekend, I'm really excited now. I even had to setup the Ollie on a 3.7 degree slope, first time ever. That was scary. But, it never moved, with lots of chocks and common sense, or luck. It's been a very long 18 months in this family, and now hoping to get back on track with fun. I "hope" my first ever RV purchase is also the last, unless.... it's another Oliver? Hmmmm. Actually, I'm torn between new tech and keeping everything original on #110 as long as possible. We'll see which side of the brain wins that battle. Good luck. Take your time, create and USE your checklists every time. Cheers, Chris

I'm terribly sorry to hear this new about @Anita Johnston. She help me setup new profile info when I purchased #110 second hand. She is so sweet. I expect she will be back at her desk soonest kicking butt. Quick recovery Anita! Chris Scarff

Sorry @Geronimo John, which video are you referring to? Maybe I'm blind and I don't see the link. thanks Chris

I wish I had the confidence to upgrade the charge controller, batteries, and other electrical components. I wish I could find someone relatively near me to assist me to upgrade parts. Even though I've watched many MANY YouTube videos over the years, I don't want to cause any issues. And yet, I hate the idea of paying outrageous prices for some unknown "scrub" to do it for me. Frustrating to me. 😞 Roadtrip? 🙂

Well, it took me a bit to reply to my emergency brake pulling exercise. Man, let me tell you what, that pin was in there tight. It took quite a bit muscle to get it to pull out of the box. From the signs of it, the pin has never been pulled before today. I inspected the box, pin, and pin cable for any signs of wear and tear. Everything looks good. I took pictures of my battery voltage/amps before and after pulling the ping. Looks like with the brakes activated they're pulling -10.7 amps. Also, and I'm sure it's in these forums somewhere, can someone, who still has a Blue Sky ProRemote Solar/Charger remind me what the difference is, or the relationship is between the INPUT -vs- CHG OUT is? (also pictures below). I can't find that info anywhere on the Internet or any of the old BlueSky videos. Thanks, Chris

Thanks @rideandfly I had finally JUST discovered this page too explaining how to measure the current equalizers, which I have not done yet as it's dark out. LOL I just needed some reassurance on size. I'm looking at your suggestion on Amazon now.

@rideandfly @Mike and Carol I'm trying to find in these forums which size EZ Flex system goes on the Elite II. Looks like there's a 33" and a 35". When I measure from the center of my hubs, both sides, one side I get approx 33.5" and on the other size I get 34", probably another issue there, but that's later. I'm not certain which size I need. I'm right in the middle. Any ideas or a better thread than this one? I'm still searching. Thanks.

Sure wish I could spell brake and not break. LOL

content moved to #what-does-happen-when-pulling-break-cable. (should be brake cable). LOL

Also, I'd like name this month as "Pull & test your emergency brake pin month". In honor of no floating Olivers..... yet! Going out right this second to do it. I'm afraid of the results. LOL

Okay @MAX Burner I hope I speak for others on this thread when I ask, how the HELL can someone put X-chocks of any brand on so wrong that they do not work at all. Oh sure, if they're not tight enough, I can see that, but anything else. Now that's a head-scratcher. 🤯 I guess we all need to be ready for video cameras in hand.

I saw that movie. You were fantastic in that.

See, if you can break one of these Heavy duty rubber chocks, especially in only 10 or even 50 feet, then I would step up to a better brand. Maybe I'll go for those nice ones I linked before and let folks know what I think of them. Some advantages to these I am thinking of after camping on a slope: Larger heavier Pass-thru handle that, in a pinch, could be used to drive a large "spike" or "pin" through to secure it more to the ground - no slipping at all. Unlike my current ones, these curve with the tire and are quite pointed to get farther under the tires. Really looks top-notch to me. Lastly, HF for $8 each or these AFA Tooling for $12 each.

You must agree, that a floating Oliver would go viral on RV social media. I purposely closed up the rear basement door and the walk-in door, JUST in case. I wonder if Oliver would give me a break on my next Oliver, if I could make mine float for over an hour or two, naturally if it was by accident. LOL

I broke down camp just like you said, raised jacks, slowly, and kept safety chains connected to truck and was ready to pull brake pin too if needed. But, it was steady as a rock. I can never remember which way is up with my rubber chocks, mine do not have any concave shape to the one side. I think mine are these here. Flat shape on both sides. Now these heavy duty rubber chocks look like real nice chocks, and weighing in at 3.5 lbs each. A set of four would do the trick for sure. And, they'll all match. 😉

Well, thanks to all the reminders and scary stories, I not only successfully hooked back up, but the Ollie didn't move a bit. I was able to lower my truck (using my RAM airbags) and get just close enough that the safety cables (chains) (attached pic) were able to reach the receiver on the truck. I'm still shocked that the trailer didn't appear to move at on on a 3.7 degree slope. Although, I had to use my Rubber mallet that I always carry to persuade the blocks to come free from the tires. Especially the one chock with what @Geronimo John called a "shear-plane". That was determined to keep tires in place. LOL I will be adding a few more things to my next trip, like X-Chocks and a few more 2x6. I do have one pair of the Andersen Levelers, but didn't try using them, but then again, only the rear-most axle/tires could have been lifted with the Andersens I had on hand. Attached are some pics of how I always block on level ground I prefer to have the 4x4 under then jack foot itself, and always positioned diagonally. Also a shot of two different 4x4 blocks I JUST now wrapped in different rubber (non-slip) materials. I like the solid material better, but the perforated material is really non-slick. I will test out to see if that makes any difference in ANY situation. I also need to cut some of that solid non-slip material for my Andersen Levelers, mine did not come with rubber pads like I think they do now.

@Geronimo John and everyone, thanks for the reminders. More 2x6s are needed. With careful design and planning it might be worth making several of the interconnect, so in my case this week, I could have assembled a ramp-like solution to at least reduce the slopping affect. The upper most plank could have a "stop" block (make from oak) glued and screwed to the very end so you know you cannot easily to too far.

Thank you everyone. That's about what I was thinking too. There's not much to tie on to with the Oliver, except the Anderson chains or chain holds. The ground is sloped 3.7 degrees.

Okay experienced Oliver Owners. In your opinion, what is the best way(s) to ensure you successfully park and unhitch on a slope or incline/decline? What are the best chocks you've used? What other safety measures do you take? Have you made better chocks than you can find in the stores? This is what I dealt with this week. First time, and was nervous about it. I used four large solid chocks. Two are simply 4x4s wrapped in rubber non-slip material, that other are purchased heavy duty solid rubber triangle chocks. And, I hate to ask, but better safe than sorry, do you see anything terribly wrong with what I've done in the pics? Thanks.

Great advice from both of you. Adding to my checklist. This was the first time to park on a slope towards a lake. So the cable did stay connected to the truck last and I was ready to pull it after that just in case. Also, being anal is safe, usually. Although, I would hope I would have the peace of mind to video record and Oliver floating in a lake because at that point there would not be much else I could do. LoL I wonder what Tennessee Oliver would say if someone brought an Oliver to them for repairs and was full of water and a fish or two? Hehe

Well, I guess I answered my own question thanks to YouTube. Does anyone check this on the Olivers?

Is there a thread that explains the process of undoing or unlocking the brakes once the cable has been pulled? I'm just curious in the event I ever have to manually pull it on a slope. Can you undo or unlock the brakes easily? What's the process?

Well also ignore me. When I went back to FB page, at the top was the reminder, posted 15 hours ago. I'm a guy, and I can't see right in front of me. LOL Also, it's likely I'm going solo. The whole bride thing will take alcohol to explain. 😉

@ScubaRx or anyone, did the reminder to register with Oliver themselves for the OTTOR get put on the major Facebook page(s)? I know I put a reminder out about that quite a while ago, when I too didn't realize I needed to register with Oliver, but I don't see a recent post about it on the "Oliver Trailer Owners" FB page, but I likely missed it. Again, I'll be in campsite G28 - Chris from Augusta, GA.