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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

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Cindy and Russell, We like Stevie Ray!!!! We also like, WHY WORRY, The Everly Brothers, Mark Knopfler, Chet Atkins, Michael McDonald https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=CkFcQRiFL68

Dropped a metal screw in an aircraft fuel tank one time, that tool was very handy retrieving the screw, too!

I'm sure Jason will check axle mount locations and both axle locations in June. That's where I would look first, it's a process of elimination.

Foy, Looks like tires in your photos (using thick reading glasses) are LT225/75R16, same as our Ollie. One difference with our Ollie, Hull #75 has 5200lb axles with 5 leaf springs. I installed our EZ flex system.

Same size on Hull #75 LT225/75R16 BF Goodrich Commercial TA tires with EZ flex. Here's a calculator for tire size comparison: https://tiresize.com/comparison/