Mike and Carol

The reason I suggested checking for level is because this happened to us once. The shower would not drain. I thought we might have a clog. My bubble on the front jack showed level. I pulled out my “trailer level” and checked inside the trailer and found the front low. Once I leveled the “clog” disappeared. I also adjusted the jack bubble level, something that needs to be done periodically. I have raised the front when dumping to speed the process but keep the trailer as level as possible for camping. Mike

Jeff, brilliant! What a great idea! Why didn’t I think of that? I’m going to do as you did when I have the trailer here later this week. We’re loading up to head to Quartzsite (passing through Cochise County!) then on to California. Mike

So true. I’ve always been a European performance sedan kind of guy. The other vehicle in my garage is an Audi S3, no slouch in the performance department. But, given the choice, I almost always pick up my truck keys when I need to go somewhere. Maybe it’s age? Mike

We’ve used runners from Walmart and Costco. Some were 20” wide the current one is 22” wide. Right now the one we have goes from the nightstand to the middle of the pantry and then bare floor from there to the bath. We have used two runners to cover the entire area. It’s all personal preference. Your measurements sound right. Mike

I can answer yes to many of his questions because of my Oliver. Still more to see! Mike

I did this and posted a bunch of pictures at this link: http://olivertraveltrailers.com/topic/door-window-shutter/page/2/ We’ve been happy with the results. Mike

Has anyone figured out a way to secure the tops with something other than Velcro that would make them more secure? Some kind of hinge with a hidden pin? I like these areas not just because they aren’t obvious but because they are nice extra storage areas. Seems like there should be a way to secure them without advertising what they are. I’m going to give this some thought, there has to be a simple yet effective solution....

Agree with Steve, check under the dinette seat. Also make sure you are level and that the front of the trailer is not too low. Mike

Looks like a good design. Do you have two that are connected by the rope/bungee? I’m still collecting ideas for our Camping for Dummies Session at the rally. A discussion on chocks and blocks might be good. Post ideas and pics! Mike

We use the bathroom window a lot. We usually open it after a shower and turn the fan on. On nice days it stays open to provide general ventilation. It also lights up the bathroom during the day. We wouldn’t be without it. Mike

Jason, this is a nice touch. I went to the Elite II and tried to move around and it kept restarting and taking me back to the start page. I’m using an iPad. This will be a nice feature. Mike

These are good videos and should help the Oliver cause. I agree about the hidden storage, not so hidden anymore. The random thief probably doesn’t watch YouTube videos on Oliver trailers so probably not too big of a big deal. The new trailers look nice and I like some of the upgrades. A lot has changed in the last few years. Mike

That looks like a great way to hold the door open! There are a couple of other ideas at the link below. http://olivertraveltrailers.com/topic/how-to-bathroom-door-hold-open/ I did add a couple of stick-on bumpers to decrease the magnet strength.

Without listening I think it is probably normal. There is a little flexing to the floor with some associated noise. Mike

I know some folks have installed a safe in the nightstand space in place of the wooden insert. You should be able to find some posts about that as well as installing a gun safe in the closet. Mike

Best wishes to everyone in 2019 with lots of good camping and travels! Mike

I removed the link.

Welcome to the Oliver family! Our Oliver is our first RV too and after 3 years we couldn’t be happier. There are lots of smart folks on the forum to answer questions, so ask away. If you can attend the rally, even before your trailer is ready, you’ll meet some great owners and learn a lot. Looking forward to meeting you. Mike

That’s great news! Jerry’s RV needs a great 5 star review!! Merry Christmas - Mike

Another thing to check is your water pump. There are two red wires that connect to the underneath front of the pump. My pump quit working when both wires worked themslelves lose. Here’s a pic of what I found when I looked. If they are not connected feel around for a blade connection under the front of the pump, there are two. If the wires don’t fit tight give then a squeeze with some pliers.

Would this be for a small Ollie?

When my original hitch started groaning loudly Andersen sent me a new sleeve. I couldn’t separate the hitch to get the old sleeve out, so they sent me a whole new assembly along with a small bottle of Boeshield T-9. I was told to put a couple of drops of the lube on the top of the sleeve periodically. I have been doing this for a couple of years and don’t have any groan. BTW, everything Andersen sent me was at no cost to me. I did have to return my old hitch when they sent me a new one, but it was their expense. Good customer service. Mike

I still have the old design. It’s working fine, but Bill says the new hitch is better and it’s only $100 to upgrade so I might make the change. I’m on my second cone, was getting a lot of groaning on the first. It’s been about 18 months with the second cone and no noise. I do use a couple drops of lube periodically as recommended by Andersen. Mike

The Andersen Hitch is an interesting piece of kit. Some hate it, some don’t. I got it because I towed with a 2012 Tacoma for the first six months. When I got my Ram 1500 I continued using it. I got it set up and never change the tension when putting it on or taking it off, I just check to ensure the same number of threads are always showing at the bushings. I check the connection links on the chains, they can loosen. Other than that, I keep it clean and lubed and it works like a charm. We’ve had a few instances of steep grade where there was a difference between the truck and trailer but the Andersen handled it fine. NOTE: I don’t do any extreme off-roading. Mike

I just put it in my cart. Thanks.