Steph and Dud B

That window with integrated shade is aftermarket and uses the original door. You can find them online and install it yourself. Not too difficult. However, if they do replace the entire door, they can buy one with that option already installed.

Definitely not normal. I've never seen anything like that before. The doors are basically hollow - fiberglass exterior and that plastic (fiberglass?) on the inside. Our Oliver door has foam insulation inside. I assume you bought this trailer used? Can't tell from the photos, are the cracks pushed in, or pushed outward? Any damage to the outside of the door? The window with shade is aftermarket. Maybe the damage was caused by that installation? The door can be replaced if you wish. I probably would.

We have a thermometer with 2 extra sensors. One goes in the fridge, the other either outside or in between the hulls. For remote monitoring we also have a Govee WiFi sensor that we can check from anywhere through our hotspot.

Couple of questions for y`all. Did anyone countersink the drill holes? Think I read somewhere using a countersink bit helps prevent gelcoat cracking. Also, how much lower does the light bezel hang than the original? I'm pretty close to the ceiling in there as it is. Thanks.

How long did it take you to install the EZ gutters? I just did the one window. Probably 30 minutes.

No problem with lithium batteries. They don't need to be vented like lead-acid batteries do. Just be careful with the Reflectix around the batteries. It will conduct electricity if it comes in contact with the battery contacts/cables. I have some pink foam insulation inside the hatch for the winter.

As an aside, you can get the TV audio to come out of your stereo speakers by selecting the ARC (audio return channel) input on your Furrion stereo.

If you have an Android phone on the same WiFi network as the TV you can often screencast videos directly to the TV. Look for the symbol at the top of the video on your phone. It'll bring up a list of available TVs on the network. (This will require a decent Wi-Fi connection. We use a hotspot.) Some brands of Android phones will also let you use a USB-C to HDMI cable, which you could plug into the Furrion's HDMI input (Pixel phones do not.) I have seen the ApplePlay option in the Vizio menus for those with iPhones but I've never tried it. I have also connected a laptop to the Furrion head unit with an HDMI cable and sent videos to the TV that way.

Don't put it in the middle. Point it at the tank you're using. If you see red in the display, the tank the lever is pointing at is empty. If you don't want auto changeover, leave the other tank (the full one) turned off. When you see red and your appliances stop working, close the empty tank, flip the pointer to the full tank, and slowly turn that tank on. If you do want auto changeover leave both tanks open. With both tanks open, a red indicator tells you that the first tank has emptied and you are now running on the second tank. Flip the pointer to the second tank, it'll turn green, then shut off the first tank and get it refilled. Repeat the process when the second tank empties. Same. I've used auto changeover for 24 years and never run out of propane (knocking on wood). I check the indicator and put a reminder in my phone to get the empty tank filled at the next opportunity.

The Vizio that came with our 2022 does, after a software update.

I had an good chat with a Bulldog technical service rep yesterday (after a 20 minute wait for someone to pick up). I had called to ask about my gusset welds. He confirmed that my welds looked OK (one was a bit wider than spec). He also told me that all BD couplers are designed to be welded to a steel trailer frame, but said it was fine that OTT modified it to bolt on. I also told him a bit about what I was reading in this thread. He said he hadn't heard about this incident or anything like this happening before. Overall, I got the sense that he was very competent and knowledgeable. The 20 minute wait was unfortunate, though.

Sounds like typical RV dealer service. Unfortunately. Maybe a bit faster than the average. We use a local service center/mobile tech that isn't a dealer.

Based on that definition, I would say that our Oliver is a luxury, but isn't luxurious. And that's what we wanted.

We use magnesium. Used aluminum once and got a buildup of aluminum hydroxide in the tank. It looks like clear slime and is caused by a reaction between the aluminum rod and certain types of water.

@Geronimo John, that's the one we use on our 2022 as well. It also fit the Suburban on our previous fifth wheel.

We were going to, but it would have put us over our GVWR with our golf cart in the rear garage.

You should send this to Oliver immediately, as well as filing an NHTSA report. There could be other Olivers out there with the wrong couplers. A recall notice should be issued for all Oliver E2 owners to check their couplers and OTT should replace any others that might be found. The NHTSA is important because OTT may not have contact information for some older trailers that have been resold.

@mountainoliver, is this the gusset you're referring to? And, should I be concerned about that weld on the left side of this photo?

John, do you have a picture of the area he taped?

I think I would still file a report with the NHTSA. This is probably just a one-off, but on the odd chance this has happened to other Bulldog hitches, maybe NHTSA will see a pattern and initiate a recall. There was a reasonable chance that failure could have led to injury.

"High Quality," yes. Luxury? Not like many shoppers would define it, I think.

Glad you are safe. That could have been catastrophic. Many, many questions here. I agree, the rust seems to indicate there has been damage in that area for some time. Any unusual history to that hitch? Involved in any previous accident/impact? Used in severe conditions, off-road, etc.? Exposed to salt water/road deicers? Modified in any way? Also agree you should not move or alter the hitch in any way until you've contacted your insurance company, Oliver, Bulldog, and possibly the NHTSA: https://www.nhtsa.gov/report-a-safety-problem#index Good luck!

It's pretty obvious from the photo. You're at the wrong angle to the sun. Problem solved.

Welcome. We had a similar dilemma as we approached retirement, coming from a fifth wheel. I liked the idea of a Class B. Fit in regular parking spaces, get up and move without hitching, etc. My wife pointed out the very limited storage. I didn't want a big Class A or C, so we were back to towables. The Oliver checked the boxes of easy towing, less worry about roof leaks (it can still leak, but there's virtually no wood to rot), and robust solar and electrical power. As a bonus, it fits in a lot of campsites the others don't. Good luck with your decision. Being empty nesters really opens up your opportunities.

Honestly, Oliver should redesign the entire top back. Remove the Oliver sign, move the three red clearance lights to the top of that area, and mount the rearview camera below the clearance lights. The way it's set up now, the red glow from the trolley sign and clearance lights prevents the camera from switching into night mode, basically making it useless after dark. I've had the same camera in previous trailers and it works pretty well in night mode, but not on the Oliver.