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Maverick
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2 hours ago, Brad-Beth said:
I watched the video removing the triangle plate on an angle. Couldn't you simply just remove it while tow vehicle and trailer are straight upon checking in to the campground?
While one person is checking in at the office, the other raises the jack on the Ollie, removes the plate and secures it with a bungee cord or something...then drive on to your Site and park.
If the Site is on an angle, you are all set, the plate is already off.
If tow vehicle and Anderson lines up at the Site, then when re-hooking the triangle plate won't be an issue.
In the six years I have been using the Andersen WDH I have never had any issue of connecting or disconnecting at any angle.
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5 hours ago, Ray and Susan Huff said:
We were not provided numbers, either. When I asked, Oliver told me they do not keep a record and that the only component requiring a serial number for warranty is the Dometic AC. Wrong. . . . . Dometic reuired a serial number for warranty on the cooktop; stove has to be removed to access the service sticker.
Anytime I have called a vendor regarding service or warranty (RV related and other) the first thing they want is the model and serial#. The seria# tells the manufacturer a lot about the component. Those ordering now should ask in advance of production. I don't think this is too much as ask for a $70K trailer. Perhaps Oliver will decide this is important.
At the time we ordered the Oliver I requested a list of equipment including model and serial numbers in writing to our sales person; no list was ever provided by Oliver Trailer Trailers. At delivery I requested the completed list, the sales person said there was no such list; I present a copy of my original request, he said they did not provide the information, that's not what he said at the time we purchased the trailer.
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The only good thing about a diesel truck is the exhaust brake. I owned one Chevy diesel a few years ago and it dumped us many times while pulling a larger trailer than the Oliver.
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When we purchased our 2015 Oliver I requested for a list of all serial numbers; when the trailer was delivered not a serial number was provided. I had to obtain all serial number my self for product registration.
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It's nice to see you made the trip safely.
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When we purchased our 2015 Oliver was no help in getting the TV audio to the radio speakers. I determined how it should be done, at the time I sent the written procedure to our sales person,, who knows what he did with it.
Attached is my procedure that works for us.
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Our trailer is almost 6 years old; I have always run the fridge on propane during travels with no issues. The only time we switch over to 12V is when we have to use one of the tunnels in our area; they require all campers of any type to stop for inspection. You have to prove to them that the gas bottles are off. After we pass through the tunnel we stop and put the fridge back on propane. We have been doing this process for many decades.
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@Middlefork49you will not be needing to disconnect the Andersen WDH for various types of weather; leave it connect and you will not have any issues.
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1 hour ago, mccrusn said:
I appreciate everyones input, whether you were replying to me or just the subject in general ! I will DEFINITELY be having the gang at Oliver install and set up the Andersen WDH system. After many video's.... I have seen the light.
Enjoy your new trailer, the Andersen is easy to connect and disconnect. We have been using the Andersen for almost six years.
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Also the BLACK zip ties are more for outside use due to the UV factor.
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Time will tell how these trailers work out, there is a lot of junk trailers on the road.
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Looks like poor installation on Oliver's part.
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4 hours ago, dewdev said:
Why not use the outside shower for water for the dog?
You have to have a dog first.
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Everyone enjoy the 4th.
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4 hours ago, John E Davies said:
Our first night in “Mouse” was at the local RV park outside of Howenwald, I can’t recall the name at the moment, and the fresh water tap was buried under ground in the same nasty hole as the sewer connection 😳 That got my attention. I did not connect either hose that night. Are there not building codes there?
John Davies
Spokane WA
The name of the campground is "Fall Hollow", we were there the same night, you pulled in next to us.
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35 minutes ago, FrankC said:
Maverick, you mentioned you have 4 six volt wet cells. Mine are four 12 volt wet cells, in parallel, so plenty of amp-hour capacity.
Yes, I have 4 six volt T105 Trojan wet cell batteries. This was one of the battery options at the time of purchase of the Oliver Travel Trailer. The 4 six volt batteries fills the battery tray with no spare space available.
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45 minutes ago, FrankC said:
I should add that I have the 4x12volt lead acid wet cell battery configuration as a big reason why my portable solar panel setup works well vs. John’s concerns. Nominal full charge voltage for lead acid wet cell is approximately 12.7 volts. So my setup through the 7 pin connector can tolerate a few tenths of a volt drop through the wiring length. The controller on the Zamp portable panel has selection options for battery type. For AGM batteries, nominal full charge voltage is 13.0 volts. Not sure about lithium nominal full charge voltage but I believe it’s even higher than the AGMs. I know the lead acid wet cells get a bad reputation as needing a lot of maintenance but mine have been almost zero maintenance into our third year of camping. I check the water level regularly and they have only needed very small amounts of water once. When they do eventually needs replaced I’m still on the fence about which option to go with then.
FrankC: we also have the 4 six volt Torjan wet cell batteries, they have provided excellent service for almost six years of Oliver II ownership. I check the batteries on a regular schedule and most of the time no water is necessary. The most water I have ever added is between 0.5 to 1.0 oz of water. If you take care of them they will out last any AGM battery.
We did not purchase or regret purchasing the solar package; we stay about 75% of the time in campgrounds with hookups. We have stayed in National Park Campgrounds up to two weeks without any problems. Sometimes we will carry a 2000i Honda generator; but not all the time. My tow vehicles has no problem in charging the Oliver's 4 six volt Torjan wet cell batteries; after I corrected Oliver's wiring problem. When my current Torjan batteries require replacement it will be the same battery. With NO solar or No inverter there are fewer problems to deal with, I have no issues in my ability to handle any electrical issue with the Oliver Travel Trailer.
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36 minutes ago, mccrusn said:
We are going from a tear drop trailer to an Ollie LEII (as soon as it's built).... so everything about towing safely and responsibly is what I need to learn... at this point there is nothing too minor. I WANT TO KNOW! Oliver sales team sold me the Anderson system with my LEII and I assume they will install it when I pick up the unit. Appreciate everyones comments... when I know you have other things to do besides answer a newbies questions.
Yes, Oliver will install your Andersen WDH at the time you pick up the trailer. There are a number of threads on this forum about the Andersen, I suggest you read them. I have been using WDH's for many decades with pulling travel trailers. We picked up our LEII almost six years ago and I have been using the Andersen every since; it only takes me about four minutes to hitch up or unhitch when using the Andersen over just connecting a trailer to a tow vehicle with out any type of WDH.
After reading the threads about Andersen WDH; you will get some very good information including those individuals that don't like them. It's a great safety device when pulling a trailer of this size.
Good luck.
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Call Oliver Service Department they should know the replacement details.
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I think you will be pleased with what you see at the Oliver factory, good luck and safe travels. Where is home base?
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2 hours ago, John E Davies said:
Michelins are excellent quality and very car-like, relatively speaking, and they do OK in snow, but are NOWHERE as safe and capable as dedicated snow tires. Considering where you live, you should have a dedicated winter set on cheap wheels. Everybody around here runs winter tires, except those who slid into the ditch or into another car….. and next season those folks got them.
If you don't get snow tires definitely buy a set with the snow flake symbol, it is better than your average “jack of all trades, master of none” All Season tire, but just barely.
One problem with Michelins is that they are lightly constructed, and have a soft and vulnerable sidewall, that makes them ride nice, which is perfect for the East. You need to be aware that on a western trip if you encounter rough gravel, even a short section of torn-up under construction freeway, it can result in sidewall damage. Most owners don’t care about sidewall protection, until they slash a tire 100 miles from the nearest tire store. On a Sunday.
My personal feeling is that a truck that will be heavily loaded and does towing needs real heavy duty truck tires, not soft car-like ones.
John Davies
Spokane WA
If your reply is related to my post, you don't know what Michelin tires I purchased. I have been running Michelin tires for many decades.
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We have Michelin on our 2016 Tundra. I just replaced them in April just due to age, there was still 75% of the tread left. The Tundra came with AT2 Michelin but I replaced them with another Michelin tire; we have made one fairly long trip with the new Michelin's and they handle great.
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1 hour ago, Townesw said:
BADGES!
We don’t need no stinking BADGES!
What we need is an easy-to-use search function!
I agree with Townesw's statement "We don't need no stinking BADGES". I can't see how a system can rank me as a NEWBIE, when I have been pulling travel trailers all over the United States for over 50 years, with no issues.
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i have been using this same pin and spring clip with the tapered tip for almost six years; mine was also purchased from Tractor Supply. It really aids in hooking up and unhooking.
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Modifications to add a fourth bed to a EII
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We have carried two of our grand children several times; one sleeps for a couple nights on the side dinette and the other one on the floor. They will switch positions every couple of nights. We carry a roll up pad for the one that sleeps on the floor, this has worked for us several times.