John Dorrer
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We upgraded the Dyrt to the "Dyrt Pro", costs maybe $35/yr Our favorite KOA's are San Antonio, and Polson, MT.
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We use KOA on almost every trip. Upcoming Texas will have San Antonio and Galveston. Galveston because we maxed out our 14 days at the State Park. Trip after Rally will have a couple and Washington trip a couple. Most of our stays are State Parks, COE's, and National Parks, with KOA's, Harvest Hosts, and a few other places.
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You need to have windows cracked to allow airflow. You need to be using a dehumidifier. You need to use the trailer furnace to heat under the bed. This is really operator error. Please don't take this the wrong way. Worst thing to do is keep the trailer closed up. You need to know when it is time to move to the furnace. The furnace will also help to remove moisture When camping with temps below freezing we crack curbside and dinette windows, 1"+. We really have never had a condensation issue. Best of Luck.
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When we plan a destination, I have found the need to book ahead for good parts of the trip. We will be in Washington, Oregon, and California after Labor Day. State Parks in Washington have a 9 month booking window. Montana just dropped their state park booking window to 3 months. For us we want the main part of our trip booked for State and National Parks. The negatives are forking out the money so far in advance and issues if our tow vehicle has issues. You are really traveling in prime season, so you might find places booked You can always hope someone cancels. We booked State Parks in Florida, Georgia, South Carolina, and North Carolina for after the rally. Florida has a 12 month booking window for residents and 11 months for non-residents. I book as soon as the booking window opens. I spend hours planning our trips. I use Mapquest to set maximum 4-5 hour drives. I use Dyrt Pro to locate one night stops. We use Harvest Host. I enjoy the challenge. Each Oliver Owner is different and many just roll the dice, with little planning. To each his own. Good Luck.
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Congrats. We keep a list of nights. 2024 was big for us ,105 nights. 2025 is scheduled to be bigger.
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If you do research on using the black tank for extra fresh water, you will see it isn't a good idea. The plastic for the black tank is not conducive for drinking. The chemical make-up would be unsafe. The chemical make-up will allow those chemicals to leach into the water.
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Welcome from Hull #1045, Jolli Olli. Oliver doesn't customize individual trailers. Oliver does offer a composting toilet, and installing a different manufacturer is not going to happen through Oliver. I think I would live with the sink. Sleeping is about the only thing we do so the sink tank wouldn't even be on our radar to change. Solar and lithium battery upgrades above the Platinum will be on you. The fresh, gray, and black tanks go in every trailer. Some have shared their mod to pipe their composting toilet urine container to the black tank so they don't have empty multiple times in a day. One owner switched out their composting toilet to another brand and had to drive to that dealer to get things changed Not sure about when the soft start was added as standard with the Truma AC, either '24 or '25. At the Texas Oliver Rally Truma was present and they spent over 2 days adding the soft start to Owners that had the Truma AC added in '23 and '24. Keep asking away. We are all a family.
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We have Hull #1045 and received the recall letter a month ago. Have you not received your letter?
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Upgraded Shower and Bathroom Access Hatch
John Dorrer replied to NCeagle's topic in Ollie Modifications
https://www.facebook.com/share/p/1ArZugmZS4/ This happened to Ruth. I also sent this in a text. Part of Ruth's post is linked back to the Forum. Hope this helps. -
Upgraded Shower and Bathroom Access Hatch
John Dorrer replied to NCeagle's topic in Ollie Modifications
With the regular set-up the valve, I believe at the water pump, got stuck allowing water to fill the water tank. There have been several posts here and on Facebook. Appears to be a quick fix. -
Another AGM to Lithium Modification on 2020 LE2
John Dorrer replied to Ray Kimsey's topic in Ollie Modifications
For sure. When we dial in the backside of the trip, I'll let you know. On battery location, I thought they had to be tight (close) together. Thinking putting battery under rear dinette seat, might require a longer cable. Way above my knowledge base🙃 -
Another AGM to Lithium Modification on 2020 LE2
John Dorrer replied to Ray Kimsey's topic in Ollie Modifications
I believe the batteries need to be in close proximity of each other. Cable length is significant. Hopefully someone can confirm that. -
Well Stated👍
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Steve and Deb Try to Stay Warm - January 15 - February ?
John Dorrer replied to Steve Morris's topic in General Discussion
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Steve and Deb Try to Stay Warm - January 15 - February ?
John Dorrer replied to Steve Morris's topic in General Discussion
We just got 5-8" and drifting. That time of year. Not sure we have had this much in one snow the past 3 years, let alone for a total winter snow amount. -
Request for information about selling our Oliver LE II
John Dorrer replied to Paul and Santina's topic in General Discussion
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Request for information about selling our Oliver LE II
John Dorrer replied to Paul and Santina's topic in General Discussion
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Waterproof Toilet Paper🤣🤣
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Congrats. You will have big shoes to fill. Jason & Kelly's trips were epic.
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Merry Christmas 🌲 to all and may 2025 be a great year of adventure for each of us.
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Got mine and promptly install one on the tank I just fill, and now back in the propane housing, one to go.
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New Mexico State Parks - Fee increase
John Dorrer replied to Mountainman198's topic in Campgrounds & Parks
We just camped in several New Mexico State Parks. I actually don't remember paying any additional. I purchase an Indiana and Texas State Parks passes because we camp there for 10-20 days and the passes pay for themselves. $600 annual pass in New Mexico wouldn't pay for itself. Each state is different. One has to do the math to determine whether to purchase an annual pass🙃