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John - While there are some good suggestions in the replies above, part of your question (I assume) is asking about an "official" presentation at the Rally giving information of the subject being discussed here in this thread on the Forum. If that is the case, I'd suggest that you send Rodney Lomax an email requesting a session at the Rally in which this topic is discussed. I know that (at least in the past) Oliver has been looking for suggestions exactly like this. Bill p.s. Rodney's email address is: rlomax@olivertraveltrail

Or, you could give a call/email to the Oliver Service department and ask what they used back when your Hull was born. Bill

I suspect that (as I think GJ alluded to earlier) one would have to get the person that set up/manufactured each component of the system to sit down together with all the others and have a discussion as to exactly how each was programed or at least the way that piece was supposed to work. Perhaps a flow chart of sorts for each would help. Without that I don't see that it would be possible to fully understand each without reverse engineering it. Bill

GJ - And, I repeat - I like the way you think.🤔 Bill

"A horse is a horse of course, of course" I wouldn't exactly say on a "regular basis". Certainly there are members here that have a much bigger "inside straight" than I do. But, to answer your question, yes, that is part of the plan. Prospective owners will also be encouraged to actually visit Hohenwald for a plant tour and can arrange to pick up their new Ollie at either the Mothership or at the dealer with no difference in price on the unit they purchase. Bill

Thanks for the pics! A couple of beautiful shots of the sun. I really like those chairs - but - I wouldn't want to carry them. Bill

Lest we not forget - The travel trailer "arm" of the organization is just about the smallest in the overall company. Oliver has many years of experience with a number of products (like their walk-in bath tubs) in both the consumer/retail and industrial sides of the business world. I believe that they know much more about their products and the associated marketing of those products than I ever will. Yes, even the best plans just don't work out, but, from what I know about the company they will do whatever it takes to get the job done and done right. Bill

Priced the same - a customer will be able to purchase the camper at either place at the same price. Or, the customer can order the camper at the dealer and take delivery at Hohenwald (or vice versa) at the same price. Yes, this means that Oliver will pick up the tab of getting that ordered Oliver to the dealer where the customer picks it up. At least this is the present plan that came from the "horse's mouth". Bill

Sure doesn't look like butyl to me. Assume that you intent is to simply rotate the assembly 180 degrees and re-mount and then place some type of support to keep the door in the up position when opened? Bill

This is great news for you! However, keep a very close eye on these batteries - especially the one battery - in that they may now exhibit different behavior than they did prior to being so deeply discharged. This advice is particularly true if you plan a remote trip and/or a long trip. Bill

And, on December 11th each year a special lady has a birthday.

As far as I know - there isn't a specific place where Oliver has designed clips, or other device to store this "manual wrench". I store mine in the area under the street side bed, but, I know that other owners store it in a variety of places. However, do not fret. Look at the top of either of your rear jacks. On the top of these jacks you should see a square metal "stud". I don't remember the dimensions of that stud but all you need to operate it is a wrench or socket that can be used to turn it. Be forewarned that I believe the gear ratio is something like 50 to 1. This means that if you have to use this manual method of raising and/or lowering your jacks, you will be turning that square stud a bunch of times. Bill

Somewhere in your Ollie you should have a relatively small screen that (at least with mine) will scroll through a set of numbers - including the voltage coming into the Ollie from the external electrical source and several other single numbers that are code numbers for any "faults" that the EMS unit detects (like open ground, low voltage, etc). I'm not sure where in your Ollie this screen is placed, but, I'd look in the rear most overhead cubbie first (normally called the attic). Bill

I absolutely agree - at least at a price that is anywhere near that of the Oliver. Bill

Nan - There are many YouTube videos on this subject. Simply go to YouTube and type boondocking in the search box. HERE is a start for you. A simple and safe way for you to "test" your boondocking "skills" would be for you to simply unplug your Ollie from both water and electricity while you are still a commercial campground. That way, if you don't feel comfortable and/or something goes wrong, you can simply plug yourself back into the pedestal without fear. Good luck. Bill

Or slowing the rate of charge - if possible. Another Ollie in NC - yeah! We're located in the mountains of Western North Carolina. Welcome to the Family - glad that you are here. I see that you have used the "signature" feature. But, if you could add a bit more information about your Ollie it might help you to get better and quicker answers to questions you might have in the future. Information pertaining to your Ollie's options such as type and number of batteries, toilet, water heater, etc. Bill

Exactly the same situation with me. But, as Patriot said, "I am not a chemist and won’t pretend to be one."👌 With a relatively newly winterized Ollie and a new detector, I'm having no problems. Therefore, my bet is on a "defective" sensor. But, as Seadawg said - a propane leak is dangerous. Be careful. Bill

GJ - I have little knowledge of what your talking about - but - I really do like the WAY you think. Bill p.s. Actually, I wasn't trying to be funny here nor insulting about either my knowledge of the subject nor GJ's way of thinking.

Just don't tell your dentist!😇

In a recent video on YouTube, RV Miles mentions a relatively new film on the history of Airstream Trailers. Below is the link to this film which can be watched for $4.99 or purchased for $14.99. Bill https://vimeo.com/ondemand/alumination

I really like your garage/workshop/garage! But, unless I'm skiing I don't like snow all that much. Bill

I lived in Clayton, MO (close suburb of Saint Louis) for 25 years - one of the major reasons I left upon retirement was that it is cold in the winter and hot in the summer. Actually, it can get worse than single digits - not very often - but - once I saw 13 below. Bill

The Turkey's not even cold yet. Patience will yield you untold rewards (maybe).🤔

Yes - Its all relative. By this I mean if you check both the hubs (covered or uncovered) and the rims near the hubs on a regular basis with a TPMS or a hand held temperature sensor, you will soon "learn" what your "normal" readings are for your rig. Deviations from these "normal" readings should send you on a mission to find the cause of the difference in temperature. The answer may be simple - the sun is shining on that side of the camper or your tire pressure is too low or the road you're traveling is severely "crowned" in the center or you've been "riding" your brakes in traffic or going down a long hill. Or, it could be the first signs of bearing failure or a "dragging/sticking" brake. I've never had an unexplained "problem" with my Ollie (yet), but, on a couple of RV's previous to the Ollie both the TPMS and checking at each stop really saved my bacon. Bill

Tough life - but - someone's just got to do it!