MAX Burner

AH! I did not know that....

Correct - Cooper Discover AT3's... Ran Michelin Defenders on both my AS and TV back in the day - I'm thinking they're still a good choice for an Oliver.... IMHO

Good thing they didn't try saving build costs by installing GY Marathon (China Bombs!).... HA! FYI: We're running Coopers - first time for us... So far, so good.

@Apreski: Greetings, Steve and, welcome aboard! OBTW: "You ain't heavy, you're my brother"! As long-time L/Cruiser owners and car campers, backcountry skiers, and almost as "long in the tooth" as y'all, we feel your pain in making this transition. But.... that said, I'll make a prediction: You will not find yourself in the fetal position on Night-1; or at least not in the Cruiser! Just say'n... Keep us posted on the "hatching operations" later this month, brother. Safe travels!

Welcome to the Oliver forums, brother... FYI: We made the AS/Ollie transition last month ('85 Sovereign 25-foot/modified vintage rig) and we couldn't be happier (on many levels)! We travel with a 55-lb Siberian, Magnus. He was spoiled since 8 weeks old with the roomy AS layout, but is totally adapted to the Ollie's tight configuration. Obviously don't know what's going through is little "Husky brain", but I hope its something like, "hey, I'm with my pack - I don't care how much room I have, we're camping!" HA! 😎

We've recently fallen into the "New-To-US" Ollie category also! Just know that you'll find answers to 95+% of your questions on this forum. Everyone is very helpful, knowledgable, and Ollie-experienced! Hope to meet you in person down the road... Safe travels and: ...a "hearty" Welcome Aboard to y'all!

It's nice having the gas regulator "fixed" in position on the threaded rod with the nuts/washers when you're filling/changing-out tanks instead of flopping around!

"Happy Wife - Happy Life!" We did the same thing - use both the wall monitor and app! 😎

Just bought some. I'll slowly knock out labeling the cables/harness system as I go through the systems. This could become mind-numbing....🤪

OK, so here's a good one... One of the discrepancies I noted on a "walk-around light check" during a recent weekend trip was an INOP license plate light. I checked the DC power at the pigtail connection behind the spare tire cover with the trusty multi-meter - good battery voltage. No biggie, right? Called up Ryder at Oliver parts department and he shot me a new light assembly (just south of 20 bucks, FYI) which arrived in about 3 days time. Did not bother testing the light - connections appeared totally correct. After removing the wire loom from the 2-wire harness, I noticed "white to white" and "black to red": Original wiring.pdf R&R'd the assembly, connected power and energized the circuit. Nothing, nada, zero light. Hmmmmmph? Double checked all my splices with the MM, all good - but still no light. HMMMPH, again. So, using the plug-in type splice connectors, I reversed the wires from the assembly to the pigtail to: "white to red" and "black to white"... The light fired right up. New Plug In Connectors.pdf I can only guess that either from the factory, or at some point in time, a previous owner miss-wired the assembly. I connected the original light reversing the polarity and found it was good to go all along! So, Hull #226 has been running around for quite some time without an operational license plate light. A major "AssUme" error on my part thinking the wiring was correct because it "looked" correct. Could have saved $20 if I just tested the light before talking to Ryder. I got a spare light now. Lesson Learned. Fix Issue.pdf

These are AIR RIFLES! They allow for viable and effective single-shot training and practicing of sight alignment, sight picture, trigger control, and steady breathing. 100% legit sport.

Awesome plan, @HDRider! Happy wife - happy life, right? We cruised from our casa in NM to Key West several years ago with our rig - May timeframe. Enjoyed the beaches along the panhandle from P-cola to Apalachicola. KW was incredible. Welcome aboard and enjoy your trip in your new Oliver! (PS, I'm thinking there's quite a few of us out there in Ollie world that also ride bikes... just say'n. Maybe a topic for the forum?)

@mossemi: "...and the shiny side UP!" HA!

Hey, @topgun2: "...so is a good helmet!"

Hey, John: "You could put yer eye out with one of those!" (remember that movie?). HA! But seriously, those look like a couple nice quiet pea-shooters. Real tack-drivers, I'll bet!

Cool video!👍

Interesting that the 2023 no longer has 16" wheels.... Or did I miss hear something?

FYI: I've attached a MSWord file that's a fairly comprehensive checklist which was written by an Oliver owner (can't recall his name, though). But anyhow, it may be a good baseline for you.... Good luck with your trip this weekend - send pix! Safe travels! Oliver Checklist-2.docx

The ceramic coating sure looks great on H-#135! "WAX-ON, WAX-OFF" FYI: We took a couple days on H-226 to get a baseline wax job done. Phase 1: We start the 3-phase process with a general cleaning using a very diluted Simple Green wash-down. After the wash-down, I complete the cleaning phase using a "ceramic mitt" which removes any oxidation and generally cleans the gel coat to prepare it for waxing. The mitt is kept moist by a continuous spraying of the Simple Green solution. The CGI guys use the ceramic stage as well in their process. Phase 1 takes about an hour. Break out the elbow grease. Phase 2: Applies a synthetic wax material which is an advanced polish and buffing creme. It removes any staining and oxidation from the gel coat not removed by the ceramic mitt. It's very similar to McGuire's RV polish (which I used previously). I apply this material with a Cyclo Model 5-Pro, a 2-head polisher which saves tons of time. The buffing creme goes on with the yellow-colored foam pads which are a bit stiffer than the green-color pads used in Phase 3. Phase 2 takes me about 4 hours. End of Day-1: Break out a beer (or 3) and enjoy the Ollie Shine. Phase 3: You'll think you're done after Phase 2, but my professional auto detailer buddy insists that the buffing creme should be stabilized and "fixed" with an application of a high-quality carnuba/polymer high gloss creme wax, called, "Banana Creme Wax." Switch over the pads and away we go... 4 hours later and the beer appears. I start from the top and work my way down to the LED courtesy lights. I'm impressed with the final outcome and according to my buddy, the Phase 2 product will last a year provided a couple applications of "Banana Creme" is done. I can live with a half-day of polishing every 6 months. It sure makes washing an easier endeavor after this coating is on. As you see in the pic, both products are made by an outfit called, "Auto Brite." FULL DISCLOSURE: As a former vintage AS owner (both a 25 and 31-footer), maintaining the Ollie's gel coat in this manner is ahelluvalot easier than keeping the mirror shine on those babies! And, oh, that Cyclo in the picture, it's my second one - burned out the first one on the 25-footer, HA!

Thanks for the vector, John. Getting one today....

TKX, Brother! Will do...

Anyone tried this grease gun? Looks promising....

OK... We are very "jelly" that y'all will be attending the O-Rally... we'd love to join, but we're previously committed. That said, are there plans to have Jason's presentation recorded somehow so those of us who can't attend will be able to glean from his information?

@ADKCamperI'll constantly work on bullet #1, HA!; great advice on bullet #2! Thanks, brother!

@Patriot: Couldn't have worded it better, brother! Enjoy the rally - wish we could join you there! 😅