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A bit of quick "Google" research gets some answers. Apparently a "tin" box simply isn't as good as a box that is constructed out of a "heavier" metal - think lead here. Also, tin boxes have one or more seams from which signals can "leak". And, the lid on the metal box must fit VERY tightly in order to prevent signal from getting out. Now, why, in my experiment, the fob in the metal box could not be "seen" by the sensor(s) on either the driver's side nor the passenger side doors while it was easily seen inside the truck - I have no idea other than guessing about the strength of the sensor. This would indicate that the metal box used inside one's house could be effective in preventing a bad guy from stealing the vehicle's codes which would allow them to drive the vehicle away. I'll re-try the experiment with a box (I'll use the same one) lined with aluminum foil to see what happens even though this foil wouldn't stop signal leakage from the lid. Bill

Well, I'll be .... Sure enough, the metal box continues to NOT allow the door to be opened - there is simply no response from the truck with the doors or lights or automatic deployment of the step - no matter how close or in what position I place the box. However, as with Patriot's safe in the console, the truck started! I placed the metal box inside the console, outside the console, in the back seat, and under the seat - all with the same result. Interesting! Bill

WE need - demand - pictures. If you can't prove it - did it ever actually happen?🤔

To my knowledge - Oliver does not use Shark Bite fittings. So, is it the fitting or the Shark Bite that has the leak? Also, please use the "signature" area to fill out details on both your Ollie and Tow Vehicle so that it is easier for members to respond to future questions. Thanks! Bill

It is possible that the "issue" has nothing to (or little to do) with water and the possibility it froze. These Shark Bite fittings are great for emergency repairs but they have been known to "loosen" due to the vibration caused by an RV simply going down the road. Also, these fittings are subject to improper installation which can cause "issues" as time goes by. On the few occasions that I've had to use Shark Bites I have always made what I believe to be a more permanent repair once I got home. Bill

Actually, I tried the Altoid box but it wasn't big enough for my fob to fit in it easily. We used to place our fob's in a ceramic bowl in the breakfast room but stopped that when we first heard about this "new" way of stealing a vehicle. So, we now use a simple metal can in the house versus the bowl. I opted for the hinged lid for inside the truck because it was easier to get the lid on and off versus prying a friction fit lid off a regular can. Also, my issue with the foil was that it would get "wadded up and I'd have to get a new sheet. I did test my metal box and the truck would not open from the outside when I placed the box on or near the handle. But, I did not try to start the truck when the fob is inside the metal box inside the truck - that gives me something to do today! Bill

Toby - Perhaps the "issue" is as simple as a problem with the Shark Bite fitting. There are a number of ways to remove these fittings with THIS being one of the simplest and cheapest. Good luck! Bill

I don't know who will be at that show representing Oliver (if anyone), but, be sure to stop by and say hello to both the dealer and Oliver staff (if present). I know that at the last two shows (held on the same weekend) Rodney Lomax was at one while Scott Oliver was at the other. Bill

I assume that you are NOT seeing any water coming out of the "scupper" holes in the bottom of the Ollie? More than likely - you have a small air leak upstream of the water pump. A few blue shop towels will come in handy in wiping around all of the pipe that you can get your hand on. Pay particular attention to the areas near all fittings. Good luck! Bill

I too am on board. I bought two of THESE - I keep one in the console of the truck and keep the other in the Ollie with the spare key. I find that the hinged lid makes it easy to get the key in and out. When I'm out fishing I don't want to carry my fob with me in the event I get wet. Therefore, I almost always leave the fob in the truck and use the key pad on the door of the Ford to gain entry when I come back. The obvious "problem" with this before I had the metal container was that someone could read the Fob, smash a window and simply drive off or duplicate the key and use that duplicate to gain entry. Either way - its usually a long walk back to the camper! Bill

Insurance - of most any kind - can serve purposes other than the most obvious budget buster protection. Making sure that you have enough financial resources on hand in order to cover the expense of whatever it is you're trying to insure. In the specific instance of a roadside assistance issue, there just may be a situation in which cash works a bunch better than credit cards, checks or even that "dreaded" insurance company. Or, you simply do not wish to carry as much "cash" as you might need to cover whatever expense that comes your way. So, you chose to "off-load" that cash carrying risk onto an insurance company. Peace of mind is another area that can be helped by having insurance. Simply having someone to talk to can help calm many people during what they might deem an emergency. And/or it is possible that the insurance company on the other end of the line could also assist in getting law enforcement/medical to the location if needed. Indeed, in the example I mentioned in my post above - even though AAA could/would not help with towing, they did ask if I needed police and/or medical assistance. Not knowing who to call or who might be the best for your particular situation is yet another area that can be helped via the insurance route. This is certainly true when you are out in an area of the country that is totally unfamiliar to you. It can also be true for those of us that feel they do not have enough knowledge about the Ollie or their tow vehicle such that they can tell a tow company and/or other service tech what they might need to get out of the situation they find themselves in. Different strokes for different folks. Bill

"Currently Sold Out" 😢

You da man! The hill up to the Lodge will catch the attention of most bikers. Bill

Those two have got to get some training in how to relax!

Possible - but - highly unlikely. Yep - those solar panels are always doing their thing unless its dark outside.😃 Bill

Actually "restored" to BETTER than new! 👍👍👍 Bill

Quail for breakfast?😁

For what its worth - in order to find the thread - All I did was type the word "stolen" in the search bar. This was one of the first threads to appear. Bill

THAT didn't take long! HERE it is. Bill

Yes - A year or so ago there was an Oliver stolen and it was recovered in a field with what appeared to be a couple of guys living in it (kind of). I remember that the Ollie had not been treated well but I don't recall any more than that. When I get a bit of time - I'll try to see if I can find the post(s) related to that situation. Bill

Yep - Notice I never said that they (Good Sam) are any good - I've not had to use them (yet). All I did was change my policy to them when AAA didn't treat me so well. I'm guessing that "horror" stories can be related to just about any of these services. These stories can be magnified due to the stress associated with the events that lead up to having the need for the service in the first place too. My personal bottom line is that I believe that in today's world I'm better off with some kind of coverage versus not having any at all. Basically all of these services (as far as I can tell) are pretty much organized upon the same basic business model. If that is actually the case then the only thing(s) to differentiate them from one another is price and the quality of the folks that answer the phone when there is a problem. Hopefully none of us ever need this insurance. Bill

Good Sam. However, in the very year after the AAA problem mentioned above - I was just north of the Colorado State line in Wyoming and I had another wheel issue where I could have used some help. Unfortunately, there was not cell signal such that I could test my "new" Good Sam coverage. Again this was prior to my purchase of my Oliver. The following year I got my Ollie and have not had a situation where I needed roadside assistance since. Bill

I did the AAA "Plus RV" thing for several years - UNTIL... There I was happily driving east on I70 just about 2 miles east of beautiful Hays, KS when I almost lost the passenger side wheel on my RV. No problem - I'll just call AAA he said to himself. After about 5 minutes on the phone with AAA they informed me that they didn't have anyone in Hays that could help me, but, they would reimburse me (up to the limits of my coverage) once I got help. WHAT? Here I am stranded on the side of a major interstate highway basically on top of reasonable sized town and you can't help me? Thankfully just about the time I had to disconnect from the very helpful AAA personnel, a Kansas State Trooper arrived. He had the number of a towing service with him and 15 minutes later they towed me all of 5 miles to their service garage. I still get emails and snail mail from AAA asking me to renew my roadside assistance with them. Can't say that I ever have given THAT another thought. Bill p.s. this was prior to my Oliver days

On page one of this thread, Mountainoliver posted settings for the Blue Sky IPN remote for his set of new Battle Born batteries. Below is a list of those same settings for two 230ah Li Time batteries that I received from Li Time. Hope they help! Note that the settings are very similar to those of the Battle Born's but there are small adjustments here and there and one must remember to allow for the number of batteries in order to obtain the correct setting in at least two of the settings. Bill