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REALLY nice toy! Bill

Yep - James Oliver constructed the spice rack/paper towel holder for the very first Oliver made way back when - see below.

Try a PM to SeaDawg. I know that she had this issue and a "local" (Florida) place solved the issue for her. Bill

Tim - Note that Jason Walmsley is more of an IT guy and as such he wears a bunch of different "hats" at Oliver. In addition - this Jason (W) does not really "monitor" the Forum on any set schedule and/or continual basis. Therefore, it may be even weeks before he sees your message. The person in management that is responsible for Sales and Service is Jason Essary and can be reached at the email address that I provided above. While this Jason (E) (nor any other employee at Oliver) does not monitor our Forum, a direct email should be replied to fairly quickly. Bill

I'd bet that Ford does require a weight distribution hitch - look for a "sticker/decal" on the underside of the hitch on that Expedition. Also, be mindful of thigs other than "will it tow the trailer" - remember, you also have to stop that trailer, possibly tow it up/down steep grades. The additional stresses placed on your tow vehicle are also likely to shorten the service interval you had planned on for this vehicle. Therefore, be mindful of shortened service intervals and while driving pay closer attention to acceleration/stopping distances and avoiding other road hazards. Your ride quality may also be compromised as you approach the maximum limits of the tow vehicle. This might make driving a bit less enjoyable for all concerned. Having said all this, please note that the Oliver is extremely well behaved when towing. Bill

Are you comparing "apples" to "apples" here? Was the local guy only charging for the application of the ceramic coating while the CGI price includes all the prep work? Bill

Darn! Well, it was worth the call and at least you know. However, I'm a bit surprised. Bill

I agree! This tool CAN do a bunch more than a can of compressed air. But - you sure can buy a bunch of cans of compressed air for $70 to $90 bucks - like 20 cans or so. Bill

Or - Give Service a call. Can they ship you a replacement rod and what would the cost be. Since your Ollie is relatively new - this breakage should not have happened. Would they (could they) replace this under warranty? You'll never know unless you ask (nicely). Bill

Always! Are you going to be at the Owner's Rally in October? Thanks. Bill

This is one of the major reasons I had my Ollie done by the CGI guys. Certainly I didn't want my Ollie screwed up by someone that really didn't know what they were doing. There are a few shops doing this kind of work in and around the Asheville, NC area, but, very few of them had ANY EXPERIENCE with fiberglass. And, reviews were generally mixed. After seeing how hard CGI guys work, seeing the results of their work and then getting to meet them at one of the Oliver Owner's Rallies, I was sold. There have been a few posts here on the Forum by members that have used other outfits and they have noted satisfactions with the results at prices that are competitive or even lower than CGI. Unfortunately, I do not recall any of those posts being for ceramic coating shops anywhere near Maine. Good luck! Bill

Good idea - I do the same. I know that one of the "system" updates is for the Andriod part of the internal workings of the 890 (and 1090) - so, it must be fairly important. Bill

How long did this milestone take you to achieve? Any idea of the total miles? Congrats! Bill

There are both map and system updates available from Garmin. The maps update only take a couple of minutes while the system update takes 10 to 15 minutes. Bill p.s. these updates are for (at least) the 890.

About 9 years ago, on the start of my second year with my still "new" Ollie I stopped into a donut shop in Rock Springs, WY. Upon getting back to the Ollie I noticed that my fridge wasn't working. Luckily, there was an RV repair shop just down the street that agreed to help me even though they were VERY busy. Fifteen minutes later I was back on the road but not until I had a chance to ask just how they fixed the problem so fast. The tech told me that bugs, dust, and debris of all sorts can land on or "foul" several things in the burner area. The solution for this is to carry a can of compressed air in order to simply blow that stuff away even without having to remove any parts. The only warning he had for doing this was to never direct that canned air flow into the burner jet orifice. So, given the dirt roads I often use I've needed that compressed air more than once - don't leave home without it! Bill p.s. it is best to purchase a can while at home - there are several locations I've found where compressed air (if they have it) is held behind locked doors. This is apparently due to some people inhaling what comes out of these cans in order to get "high", therefore, local ordinances have restricted sales.

Never leave home without that can of compressed air if you have anything that has a burner and igniter in the Ollie. Shame that you had so many "issues" but love the way you attacked each "issue" in order to get/keep things working. Not so bad on those AGM's - they really didn't owe you a lot. You're going to love the Lithiums and the extra power. Bill

Perhaps THAT is just one of the reasons that Oliver has also upgraded the cooktop. Bill

Well------- Neither are we! Hopefully they will forward your comments on to Oliver Management. If you have any doubts about that, please forward your comments on to Jason Essary: jessary@olivertraveltrailers.com

Tim - Please make you wish for a non- trailer (i.e. no trailers for sale or wanted) classified section here on the Forum known to Oliver. Might I suggest an email to Jason Essary and/or Scott Oliver. Why did you replace those latches if they were still in good shape? If I had that type of latch, I'd be all over your generous offer. Thanks a bunch for letting everyone know! Bill

I believe that this "OTT & Cooper Tire issue" likely originated from the problems surrounding tires that were shipped to Oliver that had "balancing beads" in them. These balancing beads caused problems with the tire valve due to not allowing the tire stem valves to operate properly. Some additional discussion of this and what Oliver did about it can be found HERE. Note that there were very few Ollies affected by this problem before it was caught. Also note that Oliver supplied new valve stems and a small cash payment to owners that were involved. I'm not aware that there ever was any other tire valve stem "issues" with and/or "recalls" in this regard. Bill

They did mention that in the video above but I didn't write it down - as I recall, it was within the expected range and even a bit on the light side. Bill

Nice insulated windows at delivery - but - being acrylic what are they going to look like later? Interesting hitch - looks strong. IMO the suspension is a no go. Therefore, the ONLY way to go would be to spend the extra for the optional. The window up top is not motorized. Therefore, what happens when it rains? Truma heating (and I assume hot water) - what happens when you need service? propone storage is OK to nice with the fold out cover but less aero. big sink, interior height, large fridge, ducted a/c, lower storage, 500 lb receiver hitch, 3,000 watt inverter, rear camera located below the rear marker lights - are all good. what's the frame material? What are the tires? Shocks? How are the hull built - how thick, what is the core material(s), what is the insulation (is there any?)? What is the size of the bunks? What's the warranty? What's the price? Bottom line - nice to have what appears to be a reasonable competitor, but, at this point I still very much like my Oliver and the company that built it. Bill

So's your Ollie - nice pic! Bill

I'm sorry but I do not currently have the time to look for the rather long discussions about zerks not taking grease that we have had previously here on the Forum. Nor have I recently looked at the video. But, many of the zerk issues can be resolved by taking the load off the the suspension or making sure that the little ball in the end of the zerk is not stuck shut. If it is a zerk "ball" problem then the solution is to free that ball by tapping (gently) with something like a "nail set" or replacing the zerk (these are not expensive and are available at NAPA and most other automotive stores and/or Tractor Supply and the like. Hope this helps! Bill

Sorry about that - I should have checked before I opened my mouth 😵‍💫. Or, I should read better in that you were referring to the Missouri River - NOT the State. In any case - While I too live in a fairly "rural" area it is not quite as "out there" as you are. If it helps (I really doubt this) I too have had "issues" with deliveries. Just this past week a new pair of hiking boots that were supposed to be delivered in 3 to 5 days actually took almost three weeks! Of course I agree with you in that the rural lifestyle does have its advantages - the bear walking through the yard this morning and the bobcat last week. Heck, I was stopped at a traffic light the other day as the 4th vehicle back and complained that we now have "traffic jams"! Bill