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Can I tow an Oliver LE2 with a 2006 SR5 Tundra Double Cab?
rideandfly replied to Dirt Duff's topic in Towing an Oliver
Here's some stock Tundra HP/Torque differences. 2006 Tundra 4.7L: 271HP@ 5400RPM 313 FT/LBS @ 3400RPM 2020 Tundra 5.7L: 381HP @ 5600RPM 401FT/LBs torque @ 3600RPM 2022 Tundra 3.4L twin turbo/non-hybrid: 389HP @ 5200 RPM 479 FT/LBS @ 2400 RPM I have not towed with the 4.7L engine, it has lower HP/Torque compared to the two later Tundra engines. The 5.7L and 3.4L Tundra towed Ollie fine for us. https://www.autopadre.com/horsepower-and-torque/toyota-tundra -
Happy Flag Day!!!!!!!!!
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Nice. In a previous camper we had windows that could be opened while it was raining, they were very nice, but I like the glass windows Oliver is using even better. Believe some of our windows in #75 might be a different size than late model Ollies, but really like the looks of the new windows.
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Mike, Beautiful installation. I have been wondering what I would do if our 10 year old Dometic three way quits, your installation is a good one. Went back looking over the information shared by Try2Relax, MountainOliver, Geronimo John, Ty J and rideadeuce, really appreciate their post, too. Thanks for posting!
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What a neat looking campsite! Hope everyone has a great time!!!!!!!!!
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Dexter Self Adjusting Brake - Fail
rideandfly replied to Galway Girl's topic in Mechanical & Technical Tips
My MaxxFan came from Amazon without issues. Question, on your disc brake installation, was the electric over hydraulic actuator from Dexter? I just found your reply to John Davies with information on disc brake parts needed for upgrade during 2015: -
Dexter Self Adjusting Brake - Fail
rideandfly replied to Galway Girl's topic in Mechanical & Technical Tips
Yep, I have had a good experiences dealing with them in the past, but that's what I like about this forum, we are hearing everyone's experience so folks here can make a well informed decision on who to buy from. -
Dexter Self Adjusting Brake - Fail
rideandfly replied to Galway Girl's topic in Mechanical & Technical Tips
I have had the same experience with Etrailer that jd1923 has had, received good service in the past, but I hate to see the troubles Galway Girl is having, too. -
Dan, We try not to camp where AC is needed in the summer. Head to higher elevations where AC is not needed. Speaking of our home and humidity, I sealed our home's crawlspace and started running a de-humidifier all summer where the HVAC Ducting supplies the home's cooling. Keeps the crawl space around 45 to 50% humidity. When the crawl-space was not sealed and vents open, sometimes HVAC ducting would drip with condensation in the summer.
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There has been several other post about humidity issues when camping with Olivers. Normally when we camp in temperatures cold enough to freeze the basement plumbing when using a portable heater, it's only for a couple of days and we don't even de-winterize Ollie making use of the campground's showers. When camping in the South East in the winter, sometimes we have humid weather.
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In the winter when heating with a portable heater we use 99% of the time, we find condensation between the hull in the rear section (in our experience), if a de-humidifier is not used. We use a small de-humidifier in the rear upper storage "Oliver Sign" area and another one on the kitchen stove top area to resolve this. Checked other areas between the hulls and did not find condensation present.
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Dexter Self Adjusting Brake - Fail
rideandfly replied to Galway Girl's topic in Mechanical & Technical Tips
Glad it did not turn into something worse!!! Etrailer folks are good to deal with. I plan to continue packing our Ollie’s bearings, replacing seals and inspecting brakes/hardware. A few here have the disc brake upgrade that is very nice. Happy to hear you were able to get everything fixed without breaking down on the side of the road and having to deal with that. -
Agree, We like the low RPM torque the Toyota 3.4L twin turbo produces for towing.
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"XPLOR" looking beautiful!
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Another Andersen WDH idea
rideandfly replied to Nick and Linda Stratigakis's topic in Ollie Modifications
The Anderson clamp bolts are Grade 5 5/8X11 UNC (coarse) threads. This is from Anderson's installation guide https://drive.google.com/file/d/1KvY0iopu7rUstsA_7XouHvCkT3Abs192/view "4-5. Make sure all brackets are clamped tightly — we recommend at least 75 ft-lbs of torque. If needed, you may torque the brackets up to 90 ft-lbs, as long as it does NOT compress the frame. IMPORTANT: Some lighter frames may begin to compress if torqued too high, so be aware of your frame’s capabilities." To be sure, get a torque recommendation from Oliver on how tight they want to see the clamp bolts on the aluminum frame. Anderson currently supplies a saddle that rests on the top and bottom of the frame for the clamp top and bottom bolts to help secure the frame clamp. I cannot find this part on their website, but they said they will send me a parts diagram showing the part, will pass it along to everyone here when received. Just received this from Anderson: -
3500 pound versus 5200 pound axles on a LE2
rideandfly replied to John and Debbie's topic in General Discussion
We have 5200lb axles with 5 leaf spring packs on our LE-2 #75, probably like your Ollie. Some folks here have had one leaf of the Dexter 4 leaf spring pack (3500lb) to break, covered in another thread. Not aware of any of the Dexter 5 leaf spring packs having issues, yet. Here's the 12" brake drum on our 5200 pound axle with "Me-Pack" 🙃 axle bearings, I will continue packing my bearings so I can inspect brakes, drums and bearings during service. A few here have upgraded to disc brakes, very nice modification! Here's the original 5 leaf Dexter spring pack on our #75 Ollie 5200lb axle and spare Dexter 5 leaf pack before installing bronze bushings: -
Possible incorrect wiring for PD 4045 charge controller?
rideandfly replied to routlaw's topic in Mechanical & Technical Tips
Could this be the reason for our confusion? Rotated CRM's screen shot 180 degrees, white neutral is on top and green ground is on the bottom. -
Possible incorrect wiring for PD 4045 charge controller?
rideandfly replied to routlaw's topic in Mechanical & Technical Tips
It's been several years since we replaced our PD controller, but I still have photos where you can see the upper green and lower white wires connected before and after installation. Here's our original PD controller on our 2015 LE2: New controller for installation: Installed new controller: -
Nice looking rig!
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Really like the new TV! Looks like matching colors with XPLOR, too!
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Happy Easter!!!!!!!!!!
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Bathroom vanity towel holder caulking alternative
rideandfly replied to Frank C's topic in Mechanical & Technical Tips
Frank, Believe your first post in this thread is what I copied to improve our Ollie #75. Thanks, Bill -
Bathroom vanity towel holder caulking alternative
rideandfly replied to Frank C's topic in Mechanical & Technical Tips
Occasionally need access under the sink. Thanks for the link. -
What are you listening to? Video Thread
rideandfly replied to JWalmsley's topic in General Discussion
Speaking of Mark Knopfler, always like to listen to him with the late Chet Atkins: -
What are you listening to? Video Thread
rideandfly replied to JWalmsley's topic in General Discussion
Always liked this version of "The Rain Song" by Jimmy Page and Robert Plant: