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Time is running a bit short! If you register for the Owner's Rally prior to March 1st, the rally fee is $100 per person. If you register for the Owner's Rally after March 1st, the rally fee is $120 per person. Also, if you visit the 2022 Owner's Rally site - click on "Home" then Owner's and then "Annual Rally" - there is a rough event schedule showing some of the activities and scheduling. If you have questions - ask away! Bill

Build it and they will come! 😊

Nope - However, one possible solution for the dilemma is to install remote control valves. A private message (PM) to ScubaRX just might result in help on this mod. Good luck. Bill

Given that there has been at least one Ollie owner that camped there with two good sized pups - I don't see why not. However, just to be absolutely sure, you might want to contact Oliver Service. Bill

True. But these still work with the "regular" spindles we have on the Dexter axles. Without the tool that JD shows above, the "normal" way to seat spindle caps is to place the cap on/in the hub, then place a 2x4 block of wood over the end of the cap and tap the block of wood with a hammer. If the cap is square in the hub then you have no problem. But, I've always found that this takes some luck and some practice to get these caps started into the hub. Once started then getting them fully seated usually isn't a problem. I've found that the caps with the center rubber plug are made from a bit heavier metal and given the "edge" around the outside of the cap, they are easier to tap into place even without the block of wood. Bill

Yes, I didn't initially like the rubber inserts in the centers either. But, in thinking about it, these are for "emergency use" and since these rubber caps are always hidden from the sun the rubber should last a long time. I did look into a tool that is used to seat the caps with the "full metal jacket" but it was $60 on Amazon - simply not worth the price given the number of times this has been an issue. Bill

Did you try simply unplugging and then re-plugging? Sounds like and internal EMS issue. Good luck! Bill

Happy Camper - Perhaps another way to "attack" your concern would be to install a couple of THESE on your tanks. Note that if there was a "slow leak" these GasStops possibly would not work but they would work in the event of major failure. Bill

Thanks GJ- that's one of the reasons that I carry a couple of THESE caps now. Another reason is that these are a bit easier to seat versus those caps with a more rounded cap. Bill

There are already at least two Ollie owners that have completed this mod on their trucks - hopefully they will shortly let you know exactly what they did. Bill

Don't get too upset at that Tundra's gas mileage - with my 2017 Ford F-150 Ecoboost I get slightly better than that towing but I get around 22 mpg when not towing. Its really not all that bad unless you have a small gas tank. Bill

Interestingly enough - since I started carrying the two spare spindle caps I've not needed them!🤪

Well - one might not like the look of those covers (actually I do like the look and don't think that they are "silly" at all) - but - I've had the same issue as Mike a couple of times and these covers have saved the spindle cap from flying off into the bushes and have prevented at least a little bit of "stuff" from getting into the grease on the outside of the spindle. Unfortunately, the little chrome cap in the center of the cover has been lost in each case. A quick call to Oliver Service corrected that issue. Again, like Mike, I simply re-applied the spindle cap and continued on my way, replacing the "damaged" cap when I got home. But, now I always carry a couple of THESE with me - just in case. I also believe that the reason these caps came off in the first place was due to faulty installation when I had my bearings serviced. Bill

I don't have the Furrion but - have you tried making a sun shield for it? A simple shield cut out of a cereal box and taped on would let you know if it helped or not and then you could search for something a bit more elegant. Perhaps Furrion actually sells a sun shield? Bill

I've almost always had my Ollie attached to my Tow vehicle when using the rear "jacks". You have identified the thing that worries me - that the Ollie will want to shift/roll forward. In the one instance that I remember when I didn't use the tow vehicle I was one nervous puppy and triple checked my chocks to include chocking the side I was lifting. I also used jack stands under BOTH axles while doing this. I'm guessing that OSHA would not approve. Be careful! Bill NOTE: It is NOT recommended to support or jack up the Oliver via the axles. My use of jack stands above is only as a safety measure. Instead of placing the stands under the axles, they could be placed under appropriate places on the frame. Thanks to Mossemi for pointing this out!

Try starting HERE. Then you might want to go to the Oliver University where there are videos on what to expect at/on Delivery Day. Included in those vids are items that Oliver includes. Let us know if you need something else. Bill

At least "boxed" is lighter than bottled. Look at the weight savings - particularly after you drink it!

The basic answer to your question is - NO. Unless you want to make modifications to the fiberglass of the Oliver as ScubaRx mentions above. Bottom line is that it is usually cheaper and certainly easier to simply use the Andersen. Bill

Where do you guys store/carry the cases of wine? ☺️

Change that from "probably" to definitely! Even if you don't get and Oliver you will learn things about camper manufacturing that will help you make better decisions in this regard. Bill

I realize that your truck is not a 1500 - but - have you looked into something like THIS ? Also, perhaps there is a RAM 2500 forum out there where this issue has been discussed for you to get ideas. Bill

These RAM mounts as shown by both Steve & Mary and myself really are solid. I had used them on motorcycles for years without problem but this was the first time I have used them in a vehicle. Very solid and the Garmin doesn't bounce around at all. Bill

Not knowing what engine or even vehicle you are talking about makes this a bit difficult. However, as a ballpark estimate you could expect you "normal" gas mileage to be cut in half while towing. If that is correct then you are looking at about 9 miles per gallon and a maximum range of about 180 miles given the size of your tank. Of course anything like mountains and/or head winds will cut into those numbers dramatically. For instance - several years ago I was towing a camper across Kansas when I encountered a 40 mph head wind. My gas mileage with my Tacoma dropped to 4 miles per gallon and I was right at 60 miles per hour! Add to this that the camper I was towing weighed right at 3,500 pounds. To be fair - this camper was shaped like a brick versus the Oliver with its smooth lines. Bill

Get a Ford where the display is horizontal and there is a nice little tray in the top center of the dash for the Garmin to sit in 😁. Seriously - I don't know. The screen on the 890 is very large. With all the mounts out there on the market, there has to be someplace on the dash where it could be mounted and still get reception without blocking too much of the windshield. Good luck - hopefully someone with a RAM has figured that out. Bill

Two more things to add: 1. Map updates are also available for other Garmin GPS units - specifically, the 2797 2. I just saw that there is a "NEW" Garmin In-Reach Mini satellite communications device called the Garmin In-Reach Mini 2 ( found HERE) So, if you have interest in buying one of these Mini's be sure to recognize the difference in that I would assume the original Mini will be discounted. Bill