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I have a different controller - but - have you checked the data connection in the back of the controller? Usually this is a simple "plug" that is similar to a telephone jack. I'd try to unplug and re-plug it to see if that helps. This has been a "problem" for many of these types of instruments usually because this connection either gets loose or dirty. Bill

Basically this procedure is simple - but - I sure would not want to do it. Disassemble the rear area where the bumper is attached, disconnect the tank from its fittings to internal plumbing and from where it is attached to the interior frame, slide the tank out the rear. The black tank is a bit different. Bill

OUCH!

Sorry, I must have missed your mentioning the scuppers in your post. They do act like drain holes in the event of a leak. However they also act like vent holes particularly when you are moving down the road - much like scupper holes in a boat. Using the Venturi effect a difference in air pressure is caused between the outside air and the air between the hulls. This, in turn, draws air through the area between the hulls and out the scuppers thus drying the area between the hulls. The faster you drive, the more air that is drawn out. Physics. Bill

Actually - Most of that "tick up" in pricing was due to the way "floor inventory" is priced and financed by lending institutions for dealers - just like automobile showroom inventory. However, while I've never seen an actual dealer contract, I do understand that there is language in those contracts that strongly encourages uniform pricing no matter where a customer buys their new Oliver. Bill

Note the "scupper holes" on the bottom of the outside hull. These are meant to draw any moisture that is trapped between the two hulls to the outside and as with a boat this effect gets greater the faster you travel down the road. However, unless you vent the interior (well) you will likely encounter situations where the interior of the Ollie can get humid. There are many ways to combat this since it is caused by the inability of the basic fiberglass to "breath". Bill

Battery prices are falling - fast. Compitition is a good thing. Also, the RV market (both new and used) is still not in good shape after the Covid panic buying. Hopefully things stabilize soon. Bill

This is not too bad in that for most vehicles the towing gas mileage will range from 10 to 15 mpg depending mostly on the altitude and terrain traveled. Thanks for the report on the Sequoia. Bill

Nice rig and great campsite! I failed to see those dualies on the rear at first glance. Surely you have a bunch of capacity in the rear of that thing. Can you open the rear doors while hitched? How crowded was the State Park? Is there a swimming beach? Bill

Amen! Unfortunately, I've know way too many members of the Oliver "Family" that have purchased their Ollies but then really didn't get the chance to travel with it as they had hoped due to all of those things that life tends to throw at us (health being the main one as we get older). Assuming that you can afford it - retire as soon as possible and get to doing all of those things that you have on your "bucket list" as soon as possible because you just never know what is coming at you. Congrats on your decision. I know that many people feel that we members of the "Oliver Family" are VERY biased. But, I believe that there is a solid reason for that bias. I assume that you have contacted Oliver about arranging to see one of the trailers in person. If they can't arrange something for you then come back here and let us know where you are located. One of us just might be traveling near you this summer and could arrange a meetup. I fully support and agree with Patriot's comment above about arranging a factory visit - do this if you can. Bill

Yet another class act by the folks at Oliver.

Thanks so much for posting here. As you probably realize - there are a fair number of members here that simply do not "do" Facebook for a variety of reasons. Bill

I asked that very question except my question was more slanted to why did Oliver include only the DC side in going thought my shunt. Jason Essary's answer was - I have no idea. Since I rarely use my inverter (with either the old lead acid or the new lithium's) I've not changed this wiring - yet. But, I will at some point in the future and certainly I would change it if for some reason I started using my inverter more. Bill

Perhaps another thing to take a look at is the routing of your main negative cable versus the location of the shunt that feeds information to the IPN remote. If you did not change this routing when you replaced the batteries and you use your inverter it could have effects on the readings you are getting. For some unknown reason, the main negative cable is wired directly from the battery to the inverter - i.e. not through the shunt. The rest of the negative flow DOES go through the shunt first. Obviously, this arrangement affects the readings that you will get via the IPN Remote. Bill

I'm so sorry to have missed this year's Rally and missed meeting you. Hopefully we'll have a chance out there on the road someday and/or at a future Rally. Bill

Bob & Barb - I don't really know anything about Truma products - but - If it were mine, I'd unplug and re-plug any of the "control" wiring that you can find. Next, I would turn everything off for at least a minute so that any "memory" functions have a chance to clear (note by "turn off" I mean that these units should have no source of power. So, I would disconnect from shore power and make sure that all breakers are off). Finally, I'd turn things back on and (once again) do the Reset as per the Truma instructions. Hopefully this would "cure" any electron malfunction that may be present. Bill

Gotta love the attention to detail. Good for you. Bill

I can just see those guys at CGI having their way with #113! 😇 Bill

Yes! You really don't believe it until you actually see it on your own Oliver. XPLOR is now not only looking great but it will be easier to keep it that way too. Bill

You owe Mossemi a pop or two. These photos were taken while camped in some forsaken campground where (I'm sure) they had mosquitos as big as 747's and alligators and all things of that nature. 🤣 Bill

I remember a very similar post from several years ago but can not quickly find it using our "Search" function. However, if you use the "Search" function with the word "chains" there are numerous posts discussing a range of topics from "chains vs cables" to various "chain connectors" and " various chain strengths" etc.. Bill

OK - how do you know? 🤪

I really appreciate the duplicate post in that I'm one of those that does not "do" Facebook. Bill

Mike - If you meant to insert "movies" in your post above, please re-post them. For some reason, the Forum software can not "locate" them. Thanks! Bill

Last year's Asian is still my favorite, but, you guys are amazing. I have no clue how one's mind must work to come up with these decorating idea let alone execute them so well. Bill