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John, Took a few additional photos and measurements this morning of Oliver's extendable hitch. I do not know what kind of aluminum they used, but I'm sure it has a pedigree. Steve (ScubaRX) probably knows. There are 3 different sizes of square aluminum tube used, outer sizes shown. Everything is 1/4" wall, the very short sleeve welded on close to the hitch is 4" square outer measurement, slipped on and welded in place over the 3 1/2" outer tube with the 3" inner telescoping square tube. The bolt through the short 4" tube is 3/4" Grade 8. The 3 1/2" tube welds to a cross member in the main aluminum frame, about 4' behind the LP tanks. Looks like a major conversion if someone tried to attempt this modification. I can gather additional information, if needed. Already see the next thing I need to do to Ollie, belly wash!

Mark and Cyndi, Sorry to hear about the accident, but happy to hear y'all are OK! Congrats on a new to you Ollie and TV! Best Regards, Bill and Debbie

Took these photos a few years ago after installing an electronic sway device:

SeaDawg asked the first thing I thought about. I personally would not run my refrigerator on DC, would run it on LP gas.

Happy to share information. The Tundra is making a nice TV for our LE2 Ollie!

Our SR5 has a load capacity of 1400 pounds with a 6990 pound GVW. Noticed the heavier Hybrid has a higher GVW. Here's CAT scale results from a February camping trip towing Ollie with the 2022 Tundra. Posted additional information about the 2022 SR5 2WD Tundra here, these reports have additional information on comfort, MPG, and weights.

John, Always though Toyota was spot on advertising specifications. More I look at the charts, the torque is not close to advertised specs.

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.