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We have seen condensation on the interior of outer hull wall when heating Ollie on cool nights. Will be experimenting with a 110V De-humidifier in this location when heating on cool nights. There's insulation in most of the rear cabinet area, but there's an open air gap between the inner and outer shell above the cabinet door not seen in the photo.

Wondering (wandering off topic again) :) if other compact and 1/2 ton pickup truck operator's manuals also state when towing anything over 2000 pounds, a sway device is required? The 2016 5.7L Tundra and our 2003 2.4L Tacoma operator's manuals both state this. This can impact towing many trailers under 5000 pounds, too. Tom, Agree, always check with manufacturer to learn if the electronic Sway Control is compatible with tow vehicle being used. John, Here's what Hayes website states: "Upon detection of sway, unit provides simultaneous braking to all trailer brakes on 1 to 4 axle trailers"

We're towing with the 2016 5.7L 4X4 Tundra double cab and it works well as a TV for the E2. The Tundra's operators manual requires a sway device when towing any trailer over 2000 pounds. The manual also requires a WDH when towing trailers 5000 pounds or more. We keep Ollie's weight under 5000 pounds, ready to camp weight of 4920 pounds, with empty water tanks. Our Ollie is not equipped with solar panels and only has two 12V AGM batteries. We transport gear in the TV keeping Ollie's weight low and Tundra's weight under 7100 GVW with Ollie connected. When Ollie is connected to the Tundra there is still more weight on the front axle compared to the rear axle. All weights verified by CAT scales. Many E2s here probably weigh in over 5000 or 6000 pounds at ready to camp weights. We use an electronic sway control without WDH. The Hayes Sway Control detected and applied trailer brakes in two sway event situations (that I'm aware of) when I was towing down a mountain too fast in both cases and the Sway Control applied trailer brakes half way through the curves, I had not detected the sway. It's an interesting sensation towing when the trailer brakes are automatically applied, but thankful I had the sway control installed.

Like previously said, it's possible, but has an additional cost. We installed Easy Start and use a 2000W Honda gen-set to run the AC when away from shore-power. Was Trumpetguy one of the first to use Easy Start on an Ollie? Trumpetguy ran his Ollie's AC with batteries for hours at a time, found his thread very interesting: http://olivertraveltrailers.com/topic/ac-running-on-batteries/

Yes, the location would be seen your photo and is shown in the following link. Can't find any photos of our installation, but followed MicroAir's installation manual on our Penguin II. Assume Oliver does the same. http://microair.net/main/products/manuals/EasyStart_364_Installation_Guide_for_Dometic_Penguin_II.pdf

Used an aerosol spray close to the dinette CO/LP alarm one evening, propellant probably set off the alarm. Did not know where the fuse was at that time and had to let it stop on it's own. Can only imagine a false alarm going off at 3:00 in the morning, especially if you don't know where the fuse is located. :)

Randy, Looks like the inside of the hub has contacted the spindle. You can see the original lathe turn marks where something has eroded the turned area on the spindle. Agree with sailorashore, let Dexter service department see this photo with axle serial number to get their input. You can see hub/spindle clearance example, page 58 in the following document: http://www.dexteraxle.com/docs/default-source/default-document-library/light-duty-hubs-drums-and-bearingsd07a839d2ba463c18d7aff64007a4014.pdf?sfvrsn=0

Just received the Valterra valve from Amazon, it's marked with Valterra's part number tag, but wrong valve. Contacted Valterra and alerted them to the problem. They're sending another valve and correcting the problem, good folks to deal with.

Run the AC fan when campground neighbors have loud parties so we don't hear the noise. :) Found old headphones we used with our previous travel trailer while watching TV with the AC on. Tested them yesterday with Ollie's Furrion receiver/amplifier, works fine. These headphones are wired, eventually will find a dual headphone wireless system.

For me, need to turn volume up when using 4 speakers while in bed area compared to dinette area where I don't need to increase volume when AC is operating. Have to admit lost some hearing in the past due to loud activities. May be the difference of locations of front speakers compared to rear speakers for me. Going to experiment with headphones while watching TV from bed area.

Let me be completely honest, have two motorcycle builds that are being neglected right now with priority projects :) . Hope to finish those projects before next April to sell and fund other priority projects. This retirement stuff is busy and I love it!!! :) Back on the 3" valve discussion, will post photos of parts and project when completed!!! :)

Foy, When our Dometic AC turns on while watching TV with all 4 speakers operating, it's easier for me to hear the TV while sitting at the Dinette with one speaker over the Dinette and further from the AC compared to the twin bed area. Noticed Debbie watching TV in the bathroom door mirror while sitting at the Dinette, too. Found I do not need to increase volume while sitting at the Dinette, but need to increase the volume while at the twin bed area. In a past travel trailer we had, used to use inexpensive headsets while watching TV with the AC operating. Have though about this while laying in bed watching TV in Ollie, but have not tried using headsets with the Furrion receiver/amplifier, yet.

Bill, After finishing a current (Non-Ollie) project, going to work on Ollie's 3" valve next. Already had the following parts on order from Amazon before Steve mentioned how he repaired his valve. Going to try some of Steve's recommendations first and then replace parts if needed. I don't have as much experience with campers equipped with holding tanks like many here. This type of discussion is what I like about forums, I'm learning everyday. Will post information & photos about the following kit when received: http://www.valterra.com/product/waste-valve-body-3-with-coupler-seals-hardware/?pcat_id=1445 Also found this video helpful, leaking valve information, seal & valve replacement starts around 3:10:

The 3" black tank valve bypass problem will be my next project after another project I'm starting tomorrow. Always have a project in progress, would not have it any other way!!!!

Bill, Our basement door will not close with tank valves open on hull #75. Our black tank Valterra 3" valve is bypassing a little when closed. Saw the electric valves when looking for repair parts the other day on the Valterra website, looks interesting. Going to repair Valterra 3" valve for now with parts found on Amazon. That's a nice looking valve Topgun2 found on Amazon!! https://www.barkermfg.com/auto-drains.html

Spotted an Elite II in my mirror heading south on I-81 around Blacksburg VA Sunday 6/17 late morning, could not see tow vehicle. We were heading north to Lock Haven PA with Ollie. Gave tours of Ollie in VA and PA, too!!!!!

Yep, That's a Road Chief!!!! Would like to see one, but I can't afford one. https://www.bowlusroadchief.com/

David, Excellent shot!!!

John, Crossed the bearing numbers Bob posted to Timken at Motion Industries and came up with these: Inner Bearing L68149: https://www.motionindustries.com/productDetail.jsp?sku=00660237 E-Trailer Recommends L68111 Race: Timken crossover: https://www.motionindustries.com/productDetail.jsp?sku=00660229 Outer Bearing L44649: https://www.motionindustries.com/productDetail.jsp?sku=00659271 E-Trailer Recommends L44610 Race: Timken crossover: https://www.motionindustries.com/productDetail.jsp?sku=00659251 John Davies used Timken 473336 seal. Link at Motion: https://www.motionindustries.com/productDetail.jsp?sku=01317904 We have 5200 pound Dexter axles on Hull 75 Elite II.

Bob, If the stickers John refers to are not on the axles, the following Dexter link will tell you where to locate the serial number. With the SN call Dexter and they will email you a build/spec sheet with part numbers: http://www.dexteraxle.com/docs/default-source/default-document-library/light-duty-axle-identificationba11829d2ba463c18d7aff64007a4014.pdf?sfvrsn=0

John, Don't know, Ollie is about 30 minutes away, so can't look right now.

Townesw, Ours was just out of warranty when it failed. They asked if I could hear the fan running, but I never heard the fan run. Don't hear very well anyway after years of riding motorcycles and flying without proper hearing protection. :)

Noise might have been the fan. Replaced ours because of charging problems.

townesw, Agree with Steve, easy and simple fix. Good work! Mainiac, Here's the spring location in the frame John mentions. Made some drawings while re-threading some of ours. Started a thread about this job, I need to find it again! Spring connected to the cords:

Rumline, In addition to Mark's fine information, here's information on the Dexter website including electric brake information: Service Manuals: http://www.dexteraxle.com/resources/manuals/-in-tags/tags/Light-Duty