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Yep, they ran out of 3500 pounds axles when building our LE2 is my understanding, so they installed 5200 pound axle assemblies with 5 leaf springs. Steve installed disc brakes on his LE2 5200lb axles and Pete installed disc brakes on his LE1. The larger drum brakes on the D52 5200 pound axles are very effective and durable. When I need to rebuild the axle assemblies, disc brakes would be nice.

John, Here's how I understand it: D52 is 5200 pound axle and D35 is 3500 pound axle. The D52 has larger brakes and larger spindle that requires larger bearings and probably other different parts. Believe when an axle label says "D52 capacity: 3500 pounds" meaning the axle assembly came with a 5200 pound axle with 3500 pound springs, 4 leaf, the assembly is rated at 3500 pounds. Our LE2 came with axle labels "D52 capacity: 5200 pounds" meaning the axle assembly came with a 5200 pound axle with 5200 pound, possibly higher rated capacity springs, 5 leaf, the assembly is rated at 5200 pounds. Believe Mountainman198 posted about this in another thread, too.

Jamesgang, Thanks! Updated: 2010 LE2 #45 SC 50.5" D52 Original axle capacity 2014 LE2 #50 SC 50" D52 Original axle capacity & Alcan spring & Disc Brake upgrades 2015 LE2 #75 SC 50” D52 Original axle capacity 2016 LE2 #110 SC 50” D35 Original axle capacity (Gathered from Wayfinder's posts) 2016 LE2 #113 SC 50 “ D35 Original axle capacity 2016 LE2 #159 SC 50.5” D52 Upgraded axle capacity 2017 LE2 #193 SC 50.5" D35 Original axle capacity 2017 LE2 #208 SC 50.5" D35 Original axle capacity 2017 LE2 #226 SC 50.5” D52 Upgraded axle capacity & Alcan springs 2020 LE2 #579 SC 50.5" D35 Original axle capacity 2021 LE2 #898 SC 50.5" D35 Original axle capacity & Alcan springs upgrade 2023 LE2 #1386 SC 50.5" D52 Original axle capacity Please me know if information needs to be added/changed for a hull # and can also add additional campers including LE1's.

David and Gail, Welcome to the Oliver family and congrats on Ollie 1585! Please post photos of your Ollie adventures!

Jay, Congrats on Ollie 1056! As you know, this is a great place to to have your questions answered. Please post photos of your Ollie adventures.

Agree, who knows what technology is going to be available in the future and Lithiums should come down in price, too. Purchased our Ollie from the original owner during 2016 that had let the two original 12V batteries run down very low when stored, our Ollie did not originally have a battery master disconnect switch. Replaced them with two 12V AGM group 27 batteries that worked great. I had a good application for two 12V AGM group 27 batteries, so I replaced both AGMs with one BattleBorn 100AH Lithium. We don't have an inverter and can easily operate three days in the summer (furnace not needed) with the single 100AH Lithium starting at 100% SOC with refrigerator running on LP gas before a battery charge is needed.

We don't have Alcans, but as information, replaced original Monroe shocks with Bulldog 1213-0656 shocks on our Dexter 5200lb axles with 5 leaf Dexter springs.

Paul, Welcome! There is a very knowledgeable group of folks here that can help with your questions. Beautiful rig! Please post photos of your Ollie adventures, too. Best Regards, Bill

Wishing everyone and their families Merry Christmas and Happy New Year! Bill and Debbie LE2 #75 North Carolina

John, Have not had to pay for updates on our Garmin Nuvi or RV-780 GPS units. Updating our Garmin RV-780 right now with Garmin Express.

One time we camped close to Rt. 66 Winslow AZ, Homolovi State Park. https://azstateparks.com/homolovi Nice SP and happened to be a car show on Main Street @ Winslow on Rt. 66. Just off of I40, too. Very enjoyable day.

Ordering the MetalTech Scaffold system today while still on sale! Thanks for the scaffold information posted! Needed a safer way to wax and work on Ollie's roof instead of hanging off of a ladder. MetalTech Safeclimb 6 ft. Baker Scaffold with Platform and Included Trap Door, 1250 lbs. Load Capacity I-CISCH1 - The Home Depot