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YES, that is correct. See Buzzy's post regarding the AGM's. Bill

The following information was received from James Cobb at the Trojan Battery Company. These parameter settings should be used ONLY for the four Trojan T-105 lead acid batteries as used by Oliver with the solar option on the Elite II. The Blue Sky Energy IPN-ProRemote Battery Charge Parameters Setup Menu should be accessed and reviewed as per pages seven and eight (figures 4 and 5) of the "Installation and Operation Manual". This manual can be found either as a part of the Oliver Owners manual or at the following: http://www.blueskyenergyinc.com/uploads/pdf/Manual_BSE_IPN-ProRemote.pdf Once in the "Setup Menu" set the parameters as follows: 1. Set Bat Amp-Hrs - 450 2. Set Chgefcy Mode - Auto 3. Set Self-Dischg - 10% 4. Set Maximum Bat Volts - 16.2 Next, go to "Set Bat Charge Parameters" and hit "sel" for select to enter the "Battery Charge Parameters Menu". Then set the parameters as follows: 1. Set Accept Chg - 14.8 2. Set Float Chg - 13.5 3. Set Equaliz Chg - 16.2 4. Set Equaliz Time - 2-4 hours 5. Set Auto Equaliz - 30 days 6. Set Float Curent - 2.0A/100AH 7. Set Accept Time - 2-4 hours Any parameter input not shown above should be left at the factory setting. Also, in response to asking about "dip switch" settings on the solar charge controller for battery "Equalization purposes", Ryan Gurin from Blue Sky Energy sent the following email: "On the the SB3024IL, you need to move DIP#5 to the "ON" position. One the SB2512IX-HV, SB2512iX & SB1524IX you move DIP#4 to the "ON" position. On the SB3000i & SC30 you enable equalization using the set-up button, switching "EqE" to ON." So, if you have the SB2512i(X)-HV (like I do) you will need to set the dip switch #4 to the "ON" position. See page 7 of the Installation and Operation Manual for the charge controller under the Setup and Wiring Diagram - figure 3. Obviously, if you do not wish to "Equalize" your batteries you can leave this dip switch in the "off" position. Hope this helps! Bill

As Per James Cobb at Trojan Battery Company the values to be used in the Blue Sky IPN ProRemote charge controller and battery system monitor for the Trojan T-105 batteries (assuming the standard four T-105 lead acid batterys Oliver uses with the solar option) are as follows: (under "Advanced Display Menu") 1. Bat Amp-hrs - 450 2. Set CHGEFCY Mode - AUTO 3. Set Self-Dischg - 10% / month 4. Set Maximum Bat Volts - 16.2 volts (under " Set Bat Charge Pararmeters") 1. Set Accept Chg 14.8 volts 2. Set Float Chg 13.5 volts 3. Set Equaliz Chg 16.2 volts 4. Set Equaliz Time 2-4 hours 5. Set Auto Equaliz Time 30 days (factory setting) 6. Set T-Comp Slope -5.00 mV/C/C (factory setting) 7. Set Float Curent 2.0A/100AH 8. Set Accept Time 2-4 hours NOTE: The above parameters are to be used ONLY for the T-105 lead acid batteries. See page 7/8, figures 4 and 5, of the Blue Sky Energy IPN-ProRemote "Installation and Operation Manual". This manual can be found either in the Oliver Owners Manual or at: http://www.blueskyenergyinc.com/uploads/pdf/Manual_BSE_IPN-ProRemote.pdf Hope this helps! Bill

So, what were YOU doing while Bosker was completing all this work? Bill p.s. good job and I suspect you saved me some time on down the road - thanks!

Kathy & Clair, If at all possible, do come to the Rally. Not only will you get a chance to meet many of us that are here on the Forum (I know that is not much of an incentive), but you will get to see what many of us have done to our Ollies, what options are available and might be good for you AND the behind the scenes stuff like the plant tour and presentations by some of the component suppliers. Certainly both of you are more than welcome! Bill

Buzzy et al, I contacted Jason for this information for two reasons - 1: Since Oliver must do the initial programming of the solar controller in each particular installation, I figured that they (he) would have that information readily available. 2: Since Trojan nor Blue Sky are the ones constructing the entire system, they do not necessarily have (nor would I expect them to have) these kind of input numbers. I find it a bit surprising that they have been so accommodating, but, I'm certainly glad to hear that they are willing to work with individual Oliver owners. When I get these numbers (from whatever source) I will be certain to post them here so that other can have access to this information. Bill

Once again Buzzy's numbers are great. BUT, does anyone have these same numbers for those of us that own the four Trojan T-105's lead-acid batteries? I've asked Jason for them the day before yesterday, but have not received them - yet. Bill

John, Did you glue it down or just use the screws shown? Weight? Looks good - nice job! Bill

Since DavidS was kind enough to post a Battery Charge Status chart for the Trojan AGM batteries, I thought that there just might be others that would be interested in a similar chart for the Trojan T-105's. So, here it is! Bill

If anyone is going to "do the Trace" on the way to (or from) the Rally and you plan on staying overnight at any of the Trace campgrounds I would suggest planning on setting up camp no later than 3 pm or so in order to make sure you get a spot. Free is good! Bill

Buzzy, Not just you. I rely heavily on the "search" function. But, that requires that you first guess the right search word and then possibly wade through a bunch of additional posts that just happen to have the same search word in them. Indeed, even some posts that are in a general sense not related to a particular topic that you are looking for just might have a mention of something that you are looking for - I'm thinking of my Hohenwald, Natchez Trace, New Orleans post where you asked about the blocks under my jacks. Bottom line is that I too believe it would be helpful to have more topic categories, but, I'm sure that we both could agree that given the room that there is to work with, all our problems will not be solved. Bill

I too would like to thank Buzzy for spearheading this discussion. I know that his knowledge was hard won out of necessity but it is totally unselfish of him to share it so graciously. And, while I'm at it, another big thanks goes out to Steve (Scubarx) for all his help and knowledge on similar items. Bill

C12, Good for you guys! I'm guessing that by now you have found the local WalMart. If you head west from there, through the center of town, and, another two or three blocks, there is a local donut shop one block to the north. Better donuts than WalMart and the guys at the plant really appreciate those puppies. Try to get some sleep - your baby is waiting for your undivided attention. Bill

I think that the answer to your question depends on how much time you have and how you prefer to do things. After a rather full delivery day, it would be nice to simply relax in your new Ollie. Settle in, get your belongings, bedding, food, etc. in some sort of order, pop a bottle of wine and simply enjoy. Then, the next day, you can set about testing systems and re-learning all the "stuff" that you thought you would remember when it was mentioned during the delivery. As long as you stay in the area much like John plans to do, there will be plenty of time to test all the systems and get back to the factory in the event something needs adjustment. So, you can "do a John", spend two nights at the first camp, or wing it. For what its worth, we spent only one night and then headed to Florida for a week worth of testing. The things that we found that needed adjustment were not found until three or four days after delivery. However, I would still have preferred to stay another night at Fall Hallow (even in the rain and mud) in order to simply be a bit more relaxed. Bill

I keep an app called "Legal Heat" with me. It is constantly updated and fairly simple to use. With regards to flashlights - why is it that they are never exactly where you need them? Scubarx's searchlight is really cool but you got to remember to turn it on. I've got a couple of headlamps but they tend to have fairly limited scope as compared to the Fenix John mentions. At night I always try to have a small Fenix in my pocket and keep one by on the nightstand. Bill

C12, When we took delivery of Twist a little over a year ago, it had rained HARD for about 30 hours. Certainly this was not the most desirable, but it really didn't hurt the delivery experience (other than getting our nice clean Elite II a bit dirty right off the bat). All of the important stuff is done under cover and at your first set-up there are more than enough hands around so that you will not even get very damp. Have a great time and enjoy the experience. Bill

John, I think that I found those male plugs at my local Ace Hardware store a couple of years ago. As I recall, they were a tad more expensive that the females, but not anywhere near the $5.29 you sight. Worth a try. Bill

John, I have used a regular old fresh water supply hose that just happened to be "grey" instead of the usual white for dumping the grey water - and - at times even the black water when I knew that there were no solids in there. As you know, there are a bunch of open places "out west" that not only allow the dumping of grey water but actually encourage it. Since time is not usually of the essence when I've done it, I've really not paid too much attention - just poke the end of the hose down a ground squirrel hole, open the waste gate and go off to have a beer. For obvious reasons, if you were to use an old fresh water supply hose just make sure you mark it such that it is not used for the original intended purpose. On the other hand, the type of hose that you show on Amazon would be great in the event of clog as you mention and I'm guessing that it would resist kinking better than a non-reinforced hose. Bill

Net, Net, I found that it was just easier to use two or three throw rugs (two down the main isle and a third on the short isle near the door and in front of the bath) and simply take them outside every day or so and shake them out. I also put a "rug" cover over the two steps at the front door that helps catch at least some of the stuff prior to going inside. Bill

I wonder what the top speed would be while towing the Oliver? Sure does make me feel rather pedestrian towing with my F150 twin turbo. Bill

Jason, Welcome to the family. Can't wait to hear more about that "creepish" stuff at the rally. Bill

Yes, it is a nice looking Oliver, BUT, the name sounds like some sort of medical procedure to me. Bill

Like Mike and Carol I try to remember to turn off the water when I leave, but ..... Thank goodness I'm seldom hooked up to city water. Another reason for a water pressure regulator that I don't think was mentioned above is caused by the sun. If your water hose is in the sun during the day, water pressure will build in that hose as the sun heats up the water inside it. With a pressure regulator installed this additional pressure caused by the sun will be limited to the water supply hose and NOT the camper. While it could cause the supply hose to either blister or burst this added pressure will not cause a problem inside the camper. Obviously this is another reason to remember to turn off the water at the source and even bleed off a bit of the pressure prior to leaving. Bill

Agree with Carol and Mike on the user support. I do not have a cell phone nor do I have a lap top computerand most places I travel to do not have WiFi for internet service. However, I do have a tablet that I take on trips and emailed support asking if I had to use my Garmin GPS or was there some way I could use my tablet. Within a couple of hours they (Ted) were back to me with details as to how to import POI data into the Maps with Me program on my tablet so that I would not need an internet connection. Certainly worth the price of admission in my book. Bill

Towing @016 Oliver Elite II weighing in at 5,100 pounds - no fluid in tanks but 20 pound propane tanks full. Towing this with 2017 Ford F150 FX4 Max towing package rated at about 12,000 pounds with weight distribution hitch. Upgraded from a Tacoma primarily due to small gas tank and limits on towing were too close to maximum for my comfort in case of emergencies. Bill