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Just another reason that I should not buy "cheap" stuff. Bill

I've had absolutely no issues with either my Ford or my EZE TPMS systems either before the install of the 890 or after.. Bill

I'd bet they are still plastic. But, a quick call to Service (1-866-205-2621) will get you the quick real answer. Bill p.s. I just re-read the thread and I was assuming that you were asking about the "supports" that are being used to "force" the pex into a 90 degree bend. I don't think that Oliver has gone back to using actual 90 degree fittings but I could be wrong. In either case - a quick call will get you the "proper" answer.

Yep - 3M Command strips are absolutely great for use on the interior of the Oliver. But, I do not think that the Dual Lock type is available with the Command Strip feature of being removable from the wall you have attached it to. Bill

1. Good video 2. Good music 3. Ya just gotta paint those 4 bolts holding the RAM ball black 4. What's that sweet looking camper in the back ground? Bill

I'd second what SeaDawg is saying about these woven rugs. CampingWorld, WalMart , Amazon, have all sorts of designs and sizes to chose from. With regards to the interior rug - you might want to consider getting two rugs instead of one to fit this space. The small rugs are much easier to simply take outside and shake. Also, the rug that is in the kitchen area will tend to get dirtier faster and it would be easier to either replace this smaller rug or clean this smaller rug versus the larger one piece unit. Finally, I like a "softer" rug for back in the bedroom/living room area - its a bit nicer on the toes and warmer feeling on the feet versus the easier to clean one I have in the kitchen. Bill

Fritz - I don't have the Furrion camera so I can't really make a sound judgement in that regard. However, from what I've seen and read and the general design of the Furrion, I suspect that it is somewhat better than the Garmin 890/BC35 as a camera. Partly this is due to the fact that the Furrion transmits its WiFi signal directly from the housing that is mounted on the roof of the Oliver while the Garmin unit either must be waterproofed (the cable connections, the fuse holder and the power connection) or have its WiFi sending unit mounted on the interior. Also, the Furrion is (I believe) higher resolution. For the intended purpose - I really don't think that high res is necessary. I can tell if it is a truck or car or tree or rock without seeing its license plate or how many ants are on the rock clearly. And, I don't think that the night vision in either is an issue. Yes, the size of the screen on the 890 is really nice and depending on how it is wired the screen will automatically switch from "navigation mode" to the camera or the Garmin can be wired in such a way (constant power source) so that the view of the rear can be constantly on the screen (i.e. you can, with the press of two screen "buttons" switch back and forth from navigation to camera. And, if using it in place of the Furrion, it would be one less screen crowding up your cockpit area of the tow vehicle. However, unless you mount the BC35 in a reasonably different location versus the Furrion, I really don't see what advantage one would get in terms of view. In my case, I have a camera mounted in the spare tire cover. This has served me well for five years but when it is raining or when driving on very dusty roads, this camera gets wetter and/or dustier than a higher mounted camera (like the normal location of the Furrion) would. This reason plus the one less screen is why I have gone down this road with the Garmin (note that my current camera transmits via WiFi to my phone and/or 8 inch tablet and that has me really liking the larger screen). I believe that both systems will let you add additional cameras if you want to be able to look at the sides and/or front of the camper. I'm not certain what you mean regarding the "motion detect function" but the camera does not automatically come on/activate or give any warning if it detects movement (i.e. another vehicle, human, bicycle, etc.). Bottom line is that since I needed (wanted really) a new GPS and since the 890 works with a camera, For the additional $170, I got the camera. Hope this helps? Bill

A couple of additional comments about the Garmin 890 - 1. For a number of reasons, I wanted an additional rearview camera on my Ollie. So, I purchased the Garmin BC35 that is made to pair with the Garmin 890. My plan is to install the camera in the usual spot on the roof at the rear of the Ollie, drill a hole and run the camera cable into the attic. Then, using extension cables, run the video cable through the cubbies toward the front door. Once there I can use the already installed "camera" switch in order to get power to the camera and the WiFi sending unit. Using double sided VBR tape, I will simply attach the WiFi sending unit in that same area. Not only does this method allow me to get to a switched power source, but, it also gets the WiFi sending unit that much closer to the truck where the 890 is located (note that Garmin claims a 45 foot signal transmission distance for this device). Also note that Garmin recommends that the WiFi sending unit be protected from the weather. Unfortunately, Garmin does not make extension cables for the BC35. I found THESE on Amazon. Had to wait almost three weeks for delivery from China but they arrived this past Friday. In doing a bench test yesterday it was quickly apparent that the first connection between the Garmin video cable and the first extension cable was not going to work - all other connections were fine to include from the last extension cable to the WiFi sending unit. The issue was that the female socket on the Garmin end was too small and the male end on the extension cable was too big. So, first I used 200 grit sandpaper to shave down the diameter of the male plug a little and used a hair dryer to soften the female socket a bit. They are still fairly tight - but - they work. The next issue was that the first extension cable worked with no issues - each cable is 6.5 feet long and I bought three since I could not find a longer single cable in the necessary 6 pin design. But, when I plugged in the second cable, the system no longer worked. I tested for power - good. I tested for tight connection and/or bent connector pins - also all good. So, I went back to the original single cable arrangement and all again worked as it should. Reinstalled that second cable again and it didn't work. I was perplexed and didn't have an easy way to test the individual pins on the end of the second cable, so, I replaced that second cable with what was supposed to be the third cable. Walla, all works again. Obviously, that second cable is faulty and a new replacement is being sent. NOTE - the BC35 camera is not high resolution but it is color and night vision is more than acceptable. Also note that due to potential voltage drop the use of more than four of these 6.5 foot cables joined together is not recommended. 2. While playing around with all of the above, I noticed that one of the "apps" on the 890 was labeled "browser". I opened it and, sure enough, it connected to my home WiFi system and opened Garmin's internet page. So, I then opened My.MSN.com and Google and several other pages and confirmed that this is simply what it says it is - a doorway to the internet. Certainly the screen is much larger than my cell phone and is the same size as my tablet. But since it is already on the dash, when I pull into a McDonald's, Starbucks, Lowes, WalMart, etc. I can simply connect to their WiFi without messing with my phone or tablet and send emails or catch up with what's happening here on the Forum! 3. Another nice feature of the 890 is that even while not tethered to a computer it will use WiFi to check for both map and system updates and notify the user if either are available. While they do want the unit plugged into a power source prior to downloading and/or installing any update, a connection or direct use of a computer is not necessary - any simple USB power port will do. Bill

Build it and they will come. Pick a place, pick a date(s) - and they will come. Foy and Mirna have some experience with that. Bill

Perhaps those deer are interested in your Oliver? A nice clean, dry, relatively warm place to spend the rest of the winter.☺️ Bill

As with a bunch of things, the answer to your question is - "it depends". In this case the "it depends" is - how much energy do you use? If you are conservative with your energy usage - don't leave lights on, don't use a bunch of fans, hair dryers, heat (the blower takes electricity), don't run the water pump too much, etc., etc., then you certainly should be OK for 3 days. Yes you can hook up a suitcase solar panel with clips - just be sure that the panels have a charge controller. Oliver does "allow" solar hookup without rooftop panels - simply have an exterior solar port installed either during production or by the Service Department after delivery. The key to the whole "solar thing" and "battery usage thing" is to know and/or manage your energy consumption. Bill

Yep! I've had experience with Dual Lock being used on motorcycles for the attachment of "air foils - wind deflectors". At speeds in excess of 130 mph these "Velcro" attachments didn't budge or even think about coming apart. Bill note: these speeds were obtained on a closed course racing circuit

I'm not aware that "Dual Lock" is available with the "Command strip" feature of being removable from what it has been attached to. As far as I know Dual Lock is only available with the very sticky VBR type of adhesive. The difficulty in "taking it apart" that I refer to has got to do with separating the two parts of the Dual Lock from each other. In several applications that I'm familiar with, a flat bladed screw driver had to be used in order to get the two parts separated! Bill

Be aware that if you wish to try Dual Lock it can be rather difficult to take apart. Bill

John - You are reading way too much into my comments. Velcro tends to come with the "hook" side of the two pieces in one of two forms - tall hooks and short hooks. Sometimes the low hooked version is called "low profile". I believe that this low profile version lasts longer and is easier to clean as compared to the alternative and looks better (for applications where that matters) and is much easier to keep clean. Bill

JD - I see that you are using the "low profile" Velcro - a very good choice from almost any perspective. Bill

No matter what any one of this body of owners tells you there will always be that lingering feeling that since we own one we must be in love with it. No matter how much we say that we are unbiased the fact remains that we still own an Oliver. Don't take our word for it - schedule a factory tour and see and feel it for yourself. Or, at the very least, schedule a visit with a current owner near you to take a look. Bill

Richard - Welcome and congrats! There will probably still be things that you will want to do to your "new" Oliver and now you have it for the balance of the winter so you can start getting those things done. Perhaps start with a nice cleaning and polishing of the interior? Anything we can do - just yell - there is always someone here to help. Bill

Yes - they still do make Jiffy Pop and it is as good as it ever was ☹️. Bill

Most owners install these gutters a bit closer to the windows in a fashion similar to the picture below. Anyone that is interested in this mod should read and re-read the installation instructions and various owner's tips here on the Forum. Bill

Just remember - it is rather difficult to quickly get that bag of fresh popcorn by just leaving it sit inside that "storage box".☺️ Bill

Fritz - Yes - that "gutter" has the main purpose of directing water away from the windows. THIS is the product. There are a number of threads about it and the installation of it on the Forum. Bill

Of course with a 1,000 more watts you can always run more "stuff" at the same time . Bill

A bit of a "formal" welcome to you Fritz. I guess that we finally wore you down? In any case, it is good that you're here and we look forward to that day when you post pictures of your new Oliver delivery. Bill p.s. Time2Go - its now time to really start getting excited!

Bruce & Cheryl (Forum name Cheryl) - long time Oliver Elite II owners designed and made window shades for their Ollie some time ago. Perhaps one of them will chime in and/or a PM to them might get info on how they did theirs. Bill