John Dorrer

Look for a truck service place. We have one 5 minutes away They grease our zerks, inspect the suspension, etc. I will have a discussion about switching out the springs, when we pick up the trailer and stop to get the zerks greased for our trip. I pay $52 for greasing the zerks.

Here is another article on surge protectors from Mike Sokol. He stated using a cheaper surge protector at the post as a sacrificial lamb to protect the wire EMS is OK. In a previous article he recommended using another EMS like the Hughes Watchdog 30amp with EPO that will shut power down at the post. Each owner decides, no post surge protector, a cheap surge protector at the post, or another EMS top of the line surge protector with EPO. https://open.substack.com/pub/rvelectricity/p/are-double-surge-protectors-a-good?r=nq2l8&utm_campaign=post&utm_medium=email

Congrats from Hull # 1045

My suggestion is to carry your keys. We do, and you will be glad in the future. If your batteries run too low you will need the key. We have to replace the batteries 1-2 times a year. I just replaced the remote battery. You should have received 2 keys and a remote.

10 years ago we had a Revelco theft system installed in our F250. Back then it was $400. To date there hasn't been a reported theft. Remove the Faub and the truck is safe.

Jumping from a pop-up truck camper to the Oliver was one of the best decisions we have made. A bad inverter breaker right after pick-up and the AC heating element on the Norcold fridge are the 2 things we dealt with. Oliver sent a replacement breaker, and the fridge heating element was covered by Norcold and replaced by a local RV place. The build quality is second to none.

NO. I wrap them around the tongue and use a heavy duty lock.

We and many Oliver Owners use the Proven Industries Puck Lock for the 2" Bulldog Hitch, 2178B. The other items mention are all deterrents. If someone wants something bad enough they will get it. We just want to make it hard or direct them to move on to another target.

According to what I believe Mike Sokol stated in a couple of his articles, the answer would be yes.

Yep

I was reading his Autoformer articles also.

I wouldn't do that on the valve set screws. They require adjustments, if Oliver is doing service, that would be very hard to break the bond. Anything that requires adjustment should not be using locktite red for sure, and probably not at all. Things like the attic storage hinge screws for sure.

That's over my head. If you are on Facebook, join Mike Sokol's Facebook, where you can get good answers to any questions or concerns. RVelectricity by Mike Sokol Based on his posts and articles he highly recommends the EMS portable surge protector in conjunction with the wired EMS in the Oliver. The EMS is also supposed to protect against lightening strikes. He would be the one to say your concerns are unwarranted, but that is for him to say.

My recommendation would be an portable EMS like the Hughes Watchdog 30amp with EPO (used by many Oliver owners, or the South Wire Surge Guard. If surges by lightening, or high low you want an EMS that will shut down at the post before the damage reaches the hard wired EMS in the trailer. Cheaper to replace the post surge protector If the EMS shuts down it should have zero effect on any electronics in the trailer. If you haven't read the Mike Sokol post, see my link in an earlier comment. Stay away from the cheap ones. They won't do the job.

That is awesome. I need to see these things in person and get an explanation. My electrical knowledge is severely lacking🤣

We have been running at 50 since the beginning of the year.👍

That surge protector will not protect you. You get what you pay for. If you want the proper protection,then you need a good EMS portable surge protector, such as the the Hughes Watchdog 30 amp EPO that will shut off power to the Oliver if there is an issue. South Wire Surge Guard 30 amp, or Progressive 30 amp, all EMS protectors, that cost $325+/-. I suggest you see what the guru of RV Electronics, Mike Sokol says about portable surge protectors. Link to a Mike Sokol article on surge protectors is in one of my earlier comments. He would tell you not to waste your money on the cheap ones You of course should do what you want Just saying.

As noted by JD, Sea Dog, and David Austin, tire pressure is a big deal. Prior to 2022 tire pressure out the door was 80 lbs. When we picked up our 2022 they were at 55 lbs. We run ours under 55 lbs. At 80 lbs. That would be the true definition of "Shake, Rattle, and Roll"😊

Thanks for sharing this. This is on our list of planned upgrades.

Our interstates are like driving on the Ford test track. We have had hinge screws come loose on the upper cabinets. We put locktite on them and that solved that issue We are on our third microwave frame. 2 replaced under warranty and some shoring up by Oliver. Better, but cracking on the corners again. That's the roads. As owners, checking fasteners, electrical connections, fuse connections, etc. should be on everyone's preventative maintenance list.

Welcome from Hull #1045, Jolli Olli

The top 3 portable EMS surge protectors are Southwire Surge Guard, Hughes Watchdog EPO, and Progressive. I can only speak for the Hughes Watchdog. It has the EPO feature which will shut off power to the trailer if there is an issue, and turn back on when all is well at the post. It also has Bluetooth so you can see the current status. https://rvelectricity.com/2018/09/23/rvelectricity-can-i-add-a-second-surge-protector/

Mike Sokol would be a great addition for the Annual Oliver Rally speaking on topics we all run into. He is big on Southwires Surge Guard, but has stated that Hughes Watchdog EMS with EPO and the Progressive are all great portable EMS surge protectors. I get Mike's daily newsletter, access to his many articles, and I follow his Facebook site.

Another Oliver Owner had issues in a campground. He smelled burning under the Dinette. He didn't feel comfortable with electrical, so he hired a knowledgeable Mobile RV guy. This person went through everything and checked the transfer switch which was good. He found melted wires in the EMS. The mobile guy told him there was a good chance this wouldn't have happened if he had a good EMS surge protector at the post. The built in EMS saved his electronics. Contact a Mobile guy that knows electronics if you aren't comfortable. Again reach out to Steve Landrum.

The person that can provide the best electronic advise on the Forum is Steve Landrum. I would send him a message. He maybe camping somewhere. The transfer switch has been an issue until the supplier upgraded the switch. I also would suggest unhooking from shore power and checking the transfer switch wire connectors, and the EMS surge protector under the Dinette seat.