Mike and Carol

Our AGM’s were 60+ pounds. I replaced them with 3 Battle Borns. So we went from about 260 pounds to less than 100.

Congratulations on your “new” Oliver! Look forward to meeting you out on the road - Mike

We have the Laramie trim, Crew Cab and 6’4” bed. It’s my daily driver when not towing. When we camp, we fold the back seats flat for extra storage. The bed has been nice (I was coming from half tons with a smaller bed). The fuel tank is no issue, we have to stop for other reasons before it gets empty anyway! I get a couple miles more per gallon with the diesel than I did with the gas V8’s and towing is noticeably easier. I wouldn’t want a much longer truck, I do garage mine and have only about 5” of space in front and behind in the garage. We live in the land of big pickup trucks everywhere, but parking can still be challenging even with our shorter wheelbase. I usually park out where I have maneuver room. We also like the Laramie trim level. Mike

If you are talking about attaching and detaching the sewer hose from the trailer, there is no need. Leave it attached. Just cap it and put the hose in the bumper.

The factory weighed it with two full 30 lb propane tanks but empty holding tanks. Options in 2015 were fewer than today. We did have solar, a 2K inverter and a cell booster plus a few small things like extra outlets. I haven’t looked at the option list lately, but I’m sure there’s quite a bit more.

Our trailer was about 4,900 lbs when they pulled it out of the factory for delivery in May 2016. The Dexter suspension wasn’t available then. Other than that, we had most options available to include four AGM batteries. Mike

Passed! Welcome.

I’ve got a couple of switches that either don’t come on sometimes or flicker. I turn the on/off a few times and they work. One of these days I’ll just replace them. Mike

We have an older trailer without any factory cut off switches. Our inverter gets no power unless we’re connected to shore power. When we replaced our AGM batteries with lithium, I installed a battery cut off switch which basically interrupts the ground side of the circuit. You could disconnect/remove the main ground cable on your batteries and that would cut all 12v power to your trailer (lights). I don’t turn off the solar, we store under shelter too. Mike

That’s a big tree! Sure glad your trailer was not damaged! Mike

I’m with BIll on this one. It depends. When I towed with 1500’s and the slope isn’t too steep it probably would hold everything at a stop. With a my current 2500 and torque at 900+ I’m not sure. The trailer wheels may not turn but the truck/trailer may not stay stationary. When I adjust the gain I don’t ever go for tire skids on pavement. Gravel, yes. On pavement I judge the amount of drag when I apply the controller and go from there - you learn to feel where it should be. I routinely apply the trailer brakes first thing when we start out in the morning to ensure the grab is enough and to work any moisture out. Mike

You can have one installed in your current truck. Go to any local RV dealer, truck mod shop or trailer dealer and they should be able to do it.

If you are going to tow with your current Titan you need to have a brake controller. It applies the trailer brakes when your truck brakes are activated and also gives you the option to manually apply your trailer brakes independently from your truck brakes.

Yes, you don’t want to leave the black tank drain open - just when dumping. For the gray tank I usually leave it closed until I dump. If you want to leave it open it shouldn’t pose any problems except you won’t have gray water to flush through your hose after emptying the black tank. Mike

Several years ago, I installed a SiriusXM receiver and antenna in the attic. The antenna is between the insulation and the outer hull. I don’t know what size GPS you are working with, but it’s very easy to put it between the insulation and the fiberglass outer hull at the back of the trailer in the attic. If it’s small, it would not be noticeable to someone looking, but you would be able to easily access it. Mike

My guess would be something blocking the flow, especially since the hot water in the bath works. It doesn’t sound like anything froze, you did everything we would have done as far as heat goes. Mike

Wow! So glad you’ve recovered your Ollie. I’m sure you can correct what they messed up. It’s good to have a happy ending to this. Mike

Hey Steve, glad you are following through and living your dream, although significantly modified. This is a great community and a good place to get any questions answered. If you make it up to the rally it would be great to meet you. Mike

Texas and San Antonio area Oliver owners - the CGI detailing team is coming back to Texas in early April to do ceramic coating for anyone interested. They were here last summer but we were in Colorado and missed them. Their web site is http://www.cgidetailing.com. If you are interested Colin’s phone number is (six15) 9 hundred-0648. Mike

Kerrville is a nice spot to camp. Downtown is nice and there is a big park down by the river. Some great restaurants too. We’re headed up to Austin today (Lake Georgetown COE) and will be back next week.

Welcome, Melody. I don’t have anything to add to the good advice above. This is the right place to get your questions answered! Mike

Like BIll, we have separate switches for our outside porch lights. Not sure why that was discontinued. It would be nice to have an inside switch to control the electric element for the hot water heater, but you can turn on the propane without turning off the electric element. Mike

It’s been a very cost effective addition, tough and waterproof.

That’s where we stopped on our way home. It was 80 here today but will be much cooler and windy tomorrow. You’re bringing us cold weather!

I’m sure he’ll be having a steak and lobster special for a few evenings. Since he’s next door we would probably get some on Sunday but we’ll be out camping!