MAX Burner

It's really a piece of cake to replace - just can't figure why RVLock doesn't use the heavy-duty replacement as OEM for the lock set to begin with???

As the flexible solar module technology progresses - I'm thinking flex modules that contour to the roof lines would look cooler than the flat modules we have now. It would be nice to have 400-600watts up there mounted in a "stealthy" fashion...

Nice, Mike. Enjoy it. Planning to be there Wednesday PM with the Knuckleheads for some OTT time... See y'all at the rally - safe travels, amigo!

JFTR: Considering all the mods and upgrades we've made to our 2017 model, it would be cost-prohibitive to buy a new Ollie with the capabilities designed/engineered into ours... I'm thinking we'll stick with Hull #226, Casablanca, for the duration, even though it might be a good time to upgrade... We've got Casablanca where we want it. That's one of the key attributes of the Oliver Travel Trailer - except for a few minor design modifications since early days, its basically the same super-tough RV that Jim Oliver started with -- no reason to swap out, IMO. Roll-on! Cheers! A & D

@Steph and Dud B - This might be a long-shot but it worked for us a while back, actually D's idea not mine. But configure your compressor head with a long outlet tube and hit the area of the ignitor, gas valve, and sail switch with compressed air (the general area that you can access from this section of the heater). Not super high, maybe 20-25psi. For us, it blew away any small debris/dust from the ignitor and it was able to light the burner. Good luck!

Steve, how'd y'all like the thickness of the bronze bushings and the larger diameter of the Alcan eyelets? You've got the OEM 5-packs, if I'm remembering correctly (but I've slept a few times since we chatted about it), right? Just curious, were the Alcans heavier with the longer 2nd spring than your OEMs? D and I look forward to sharing more war stories with you and Tali next week - OBTW: I've informed the Knuckleheads that they'll be playing with Rocky soon! WOOF! Travel safe, amigo...

Dave: 100% concur with your recommendation for @Wayfinder. The WX looks fair for the next week or so - even a little rainy condition wouldn't really hurt too much anyway. Just say'n... Travel safe, all -- Cheers!

Concur, 100%, Carnivore! We believe the more maintenance, upgrades, and general OTT upkeep, the better you know and keep track of its status over the many years of usage. You'll know when shocks need an R&R drill, wet bolts needing a fresh squirt of lube, window tracks need a cleaning, a WH anode needs attention, etc., etc., etc... We'll need to compare notes on our spring pack R&R at the rally - I'm thinking we're parked real close to y'all. We'll be found in A-6. Safe travels, All! Cheers!

Great snaps, brother - keep 'em com'n! Enjoy your Ollie Adventure in the Rockies... Cheers!

"He" in the quote above, being Jim Oliver, is a great "new" frame of reference for the ruggedness factor (if there's such a thing) of our trailers. Thanks for mentioning that, Steve.

Hey, John - awesome vid, brother! However, as a rule, D, the Knuckleheads, and I prefer the way-more less populated boondocking options - you and Chris should try it sometime. We just loath being "elbow-to-elbow" with other campers on public land. HA! (JK, of course!) Cheers!

Way to go, OTT! Great call, Rodney. We’ll be there next week, FYI! Thanks 🙏

We were at Eagle Nest Lake SP near Red River last summer when we heard a major "CRASH!" in the middle of the night - sounded like somebody ran into our TV. Got up the next morning to find that the couple next to us did not retract their rather huge awning before turning in. A wind gust came up over the lake and took out the massive sun shade: Oops! Don't leave an extended awning unattended...

Steve, we've got a wide selection of grommets - if a grommet is what you need, we'll bring them to the rally and you can file through the collection. Never know.

Bummer! Looks like the Eggcelsior can take a hit, though... Thankfully, very little damage to your new garage. We nailed the door weatherstripping of the Man Cave backing in with the AS one time - I never forget that moment when we're either entering or exiting the Cave, JFYI. I learn the hard way, for sure. Checklists help. We definitely live by our's and encourage others to do the same... Cheers!

Exactly right, John. Our's front cross beam has the same gap with what looks like a rubber gasket between the aluminum and the fiberglass hull...FYI

Good one - nice fix!

What? No grease pit? HA! just kidding - looks fantastic! You'll love it being able to work on OTT projects during bad WX, at night, or just whenever you feel like 24/7/365 - we sure do!

We bought our OTT a year ago, it was 6 years old. 3 of the 4 Monroes were totally shot - they wouldn't extend after compressing them. The 4th was very slow and never fully extended. We replaced them with the OEM Monroes (black in color now instead of the older yellow ones), not knowing about the Bulldog option. Please let us know about how well they wear and perform as you use them this year. They sound like a very promising upgrade... Cheers

To stop the crack from lengthening, you can do what's called "stop drilling." Just drill a 1/8" diameter hole just past the ends of the crack. This hole will relieve the stresses placed on the material (plastic, fiberglass, metal, etc.) and keep the crack from expanding. Use something like JBWeld on the backside to strengthen the area of the crack and also apply it around the area of the cracked screw holes on the panel. It might last long enough for you to save up for a new replacement from Truma. Good luck! Just say'n....

Exactly right on! If you've got the dual mode tank-type, recommend getting spare thermocouples for both the AC and DC side of the system. They're cheap and simple to replace. Keep 'em in your spares compartment, at least that's what works for us... Cheers1

Concur 100%, Rodger. Whether working on an Oliver yourself or choosing to have a trained RV technician perform the effort, the Oliver meets a wide range of owner expectations due, IMO, to its superior design, quality materials/systems, and overall "fun factor". Like many owners, we've transitioned to Olivers from the Aluminum Cloud RV community and have never regretted it for a second. Ollie falls into a category similar to the sailboat and GA aircraft owners enjoy - which is basically an overall product quality that is not shared by the "SOB" RV market enjoys as described in the article @Wandering Sagebrush recently posted. If you like traveling with a peace of mind that yields a confidence that you'll get there without worrying about what going to fail next, an Oliver may be perfect solution. Sure, the big Tiffins, Newmars and Provosts may meet that confidence level, but at what price point? What style of camping? More systems - greater probability for failure over time. The OTT keeps systems fairly straight forward to operate, troubleshoot, and repair - not so with what we consider the "General RV Community" of stick-builts. FYI: We've logged north of 5k miles since JAN in our 7 year-old rig without (knock on wood) an issue... just say'n. Additionally, the OTT community on social media is unusually supportive of owners' questions, issues, and trouble shooting efforts. A real family atmosphere and we're proud to be a part of it. Not so true with other brands. So, keep us posted on your path to acquiring what we consider the penultimate in RV'ing, at least for our style of camping and traveling. TWO thumbs up from us, brother! Cheers!

Unfortunately, the disk kits are the long pole in the tent - out of our price point range... The larger 12" drums will suffice for our needs for some time. The additional/high cost for disks doesn't make up for the benefit gained in braking performance, maintenance, and overall peace of mind, IMO.

Awesome swag, John! Nice touch with Jack's signature on your new hat!!! Cheers!

For the most part - everything is possible... Just let your imagination and engineering skills mesh! HA! But seriously, it would be a cleaner mod, IMO, to leave the AC outlet as is - acquire a weatherproof outlet like one described in this thread, and install where you think you'll use it based on your personal camping style and needs... Actually, it might be cool to have both a 12vDC socket and a couple USB ports for charging access out of doors: