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Believe the 2022 Tundra Hybrid and 2023 Sequoia Hybrid will be beast for towing. They will be developing power/torque in the lower RPM ranges like a diesel. Our 2022 Tundra's 3.5L V6 (without Hybrid system) is very powerful as a TV for Ollie, can only imagine how the Hybrid will be as a TV.

Nan, Can't wait to hear about the results!

Will do on the 59 Quick Wax. We have not encountered artillery spores. Hope Bill will tell us how he resolves the issue.

Agree with SeaDawg and dewdev, We have tried many products on Ollie and after talking to Meguiar's, they recommended using #67 one step compound & Flagship wax for water spots I could not remove with normal washing and waxing. This process also removed black streaks/spots and they will wipe off easily after application of Miguiar's Flagship wax with a wet microfiber towel right after the rain. For maintenance between wax only I'm going to try Meguiar's #59 Quick Wax occasionally after Ollie's bath to help maintain the Meguiar's Flagship Wax. Normally washing before waxing is all that is needed without using a compound.

Our Grandchildren call me Paw-Paw! 👍 I had to work hard "with throttle control" to get that number towing a 4900 pound LE2, my goal was 15MPG towing Ollie with the 2022 Tundra. When we tow on interstates in TN, we get a little better MPG, wonder if it's their pavement composition with less rolling resistance. Shooting for 16MPG when we travel in TN, will see! 🙂

Checked MPG with onboard computer on a trip home from camping in the NC foothills today, about 70 miles towing Ollie. Speed limits ranged from 45MPH to 65MPH. I intentionally take off easy from stops and don't use cruise control while towing. Very easy on the throttle getting 15MPG today with the 2022 Tundra towing Ollie, about 2700 miles on the Tundra, so far. The on board computer has been close to MPG comparing fuel used to miles driven. It would be very easy to get less MPG if I accelerated harder from stops and was not easy overall on the throttle. Some folks on the Tundra forum with their 2022 Tundra get 15 to 16MPG not towing. I get 19MPG around town and 22MPG highway not towing, but I drive differently than some folks.

We use a garden hose to simulate heavy rain with one person directing water where we suspect the exterior leak with the other watching inside. Hope it goes well tomorrow!

We purchased Ollie used and initially had two leaks, one coming in at the top of the dinette window from the exterior light above the window and one coming in from the rear Oliver sign lens leaking on the starboard bed from the rear window. Removed the exterior light fixture over the dinette window, then resealed leaving a drain in the bottom of the "old style" light fixture and have not had leaks there for years. Had to remove the rear Oliver sign lens and reseal stopping that leak for years, too. In both cases the water traveled down from exterior leak between inner & outer hulls coming out at the windows. Hope this helps!

We have a 2015 LE2 and do not know if the plumbing is the same on the Elite. Made these pages and added to my operators manual:

Here's a modification I did over a couple years span ending up with one 100W Renogy Suitcase, PD4045 Lithium charge section, Renogy 20A waterproof controller, 10A Furrion solar port, up to 36' of solar charge cable, single Battle Born 100AH battery, and Victron Bluetooth shunt to see battery condition on smartphone. Charging the Lithium battery this morning with this system.

Most of the stations in our area are $3.72 to 3.80 per gallon for regular 87. There is one station that has been at $3.29 for non-ethanol 87 for the last three years. Hope to get 14 to 15MPG local trips, will see. Most of our trips this year will be TN, NC & VA foothills and mountains. Will not be heading out west this year.

Bill, Thanks for the info!

Here's the switch Mike mentioned on the upgrade panel John also mentioned, same upgrade we installed for our Battleborn Lithium as recommended by Battleborn. We also have a spare older working panel for LA if anyone needs one. Here's Progressive Dynamic's installation and operation guide download for the PD 4000 series power control center for LA & LI batteries: https://www.progressivedyn.com/wp-content/uploads/Support/manuals/110145-English.pdf

Ollie's TV cockpit has much more stuff than my 1948 Piper that has a 1930 Ford Model A cork fuel indicator and Briggs & Stratton Magneto switch, same as equipped new. 🙂

John, In order to see the complete screen, I place the shifter to the left from D to S to see the complete screen. I can also see the complete screen in this position with two 16 OZ drinks in the cup holders behind the GPS unit. Starting to look at rear wireless camera installation on Ollie, next. This is with the iPhone in it's cradle behind the GPS:

Additional reasons we went with the Garmin 780 RV GPS. The 780 (6.95" screen) fit nicely in our center console, and we can add a wireless backup camera to Ollie that can be displayed on the GPS that transmits up to 45'. https://www.garmin.com/en-US/p/501486

We just purchased a Garmin 780 RV GPS and look forward to testing it on a camping trip later this month:

Yep, hope it's a consideration in the re-design efforts. Minnesota Oli did a fine modification, and if made available I would want a set, too.

Great modification! After buying Ollie, we missed our previous (SOB) camper's Dometic Seitz type hinged windows that could be open while raining. Always wished Oliver would use this style of window. Keeping the windows open during the rain is a great benefit. Nice Job!

You put plenty of thought and work into this portable solar system. Nice work!

John, Our payload is 1400 pounds. I used to reach 7100lb GVW with our 2016 Tundra with almost everything I wanted to carry, but this new Tundra will carry everything I want to carry being a couple hundred pounds under GVW with Ollie attached. I don't weigh individual items, but make sure we don't exceed front & rear axle maximums & TV gross weight. Initially Toyota dealers removed the cab to replace the passenger side turbo, but recently they started removing the passenger side front wheel to access the turbo through the wheel well. Not aware of driver side turbo actuator replacements, so can't address driver's side access to turbo. We purchased this base SR5 Tundra for Ollie towing duty. The CrewMax cab cloth interior is nice, the front seats are not bad, but not as comfortable as our 2016 SR5 Tundra's front seats. LED lights overhead in the cab work for me, but some folks want brighter interior lights. Understand the higher trim level front seats are very comfortable. Purchased a Garmin 780 RV GPS and use it in the center console behind the smart phone cradle. Around town we get 19MPG and 22MPG on the highway. If I'm at a stop sign with high speed traffic approaching, the new Tundra's acceleration makes it easy to pull out putting distance between me and the oncoming traffic quickly. It's quick when needed. We have never owned an SUV, but if we purchased one it would be the 2023 Sequoia on the new Tundra platform. Place the gear shifter from D to sport mode to see the complete GPS screen when placed in this location:

Update on our SR5 CrewMax 2WD Tundra. One of the features I really like is the electric rear cab (complete) window. Letting the rear window down is a nice feature for fresh air circulation without as much noise as open side windows. The Ollie/Tundra rig is very stable with plenty of power with the 3.5L twin turbo. Some (less than 1%) new Tundra owners have had issues with passenger side turbo actuators, but we have not had any issues with our Tundra. The latest reported Turbo warranty replacement requires removing the passenger side wheel/tire for access to the turbo through the fender well. With 1500 miles on our 2WD Tundra yielded 14MPG in central NC/SC areas towing Ollie at 60 to 65MPH in 8th gear turning 1750 to 1900 RPM. When not towing Ollie getting 22MPG in 10th gear mostly highway driving same region at 65MPH at 1500RPM with over 2000 miles on the Tundra so far. Fuel economy towing Ollie with our 2016 Tundra was 12MPG. I am very easy on the throttle during take off and don't use cruise control while towing. Our Ollie weighs in ready to camp as per CAT scales from 4900 to 4950lbs with empty tanks except for full hot water heater. This Tundra's GVW is 6990 pounds, lower than our 2016 5.7L Tundra's 7100 pound GVW. Tundra's operators manual states a WDH is required for any trailer over 5,000 pounds, since our Ollie weighs in under 5,000 pounds ready to camp, towed Ollie without a WDH and the rig was very stable. Believe 99% of LE2 Ollies weigh in at least 5,000 to 6,000 pounds. We are camping minimalist and reduce gear taken on trips to a minimum. The Tundra's operators manual indicates a sway device is required with trailer weights above 2,000 pounds, so I have an electronic device that activates trailer brakes in a sway event, but honestly the Ollie has such fine towing manners, don't believe we have ever encountered any sway events. The Anderson WDH is also a sway device. Here's CAT scale results of the Tundra/Ollie rig with Ollie's water tanks empty including hot water heater was empty. After following CAT scale results still needed to load 50 pounds of gear in the Tundra and 50 pounds of gear in the front of Ollie before a camping trip in February. The Tundra had two people on board, 30 gallons of fuel, and camping gear loaded, except for what I mentioned earlier in this paragraph. Additional 50lbs of weight in the front of the trailer will put the tongue weight within 9% to 11% of Tundra's recommended trailer tongue weight. With Ollie connected. Our Tundra does not have OEM airbags or any rear suspension enhancement installed, yet. OEM airbags would be a nice option to have.

Purchased an iPhone and replaced the existing battery indicator and shunt with a 500A Victron Bluetooth Smart Shunt on Ollie yesterday. This system works great for our needs: https://www.victronenergy.com/battery-monitors/smart-battery-shunt#pd-nav-video Extra wire/cable needed to roll out battery tray.

Will let you know!

David, Totally agree, looking forward to the new and improved Tundra! Bill