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A PM (private message) to mossemi might get you a look at his bike rack arrangement. Same thing for SNY SD UP. Bill

Boy - I know that I'm treading on a knife's edge with what I'm about to say, but, hope that you (and perhaps my wife) will understand what I'm trying to say. My relationship with my Ollie has progressed in a similar manner to the relationship with my wife. Of course these relationships are on different levels. The complexities that one has in dealing with any other human being are much more complicated that they could possibly be with a machine. I too remember that excitement of when "we" first met and while some of that excitement has waned over the past 49 years it still isn't gone. But, instead it has developed into what I like to think is a deeper even more "connected" feeling. In a similar way, I now understand my Ollie better. I know what sounds it makes and how it is supposed to look and feel. I understand it's systems better. I've grown more and more comfortable with virtually everything about it and why it was originally designed the way it was. In turn, this allows me to be more relaxed and confident in what to expect and what it demands of me. I much prefer this deeper, more "connected" feeling. I'm simply not sure that I could still handle that initial excitement anymore. But, it sure is still fun to remember and from time to time ........ Bill

How can "we" ever be alone with all those voices in my head?😁

I agree. Back in the day, I thought nothing of throwing the backpack on and heading into the woods through a bunch of snow. Campfires were GREAT as you fried the front and then did the dance around to warm up the back. The critters must have thought we humans were idiots with all that dancing we were doing. But, truth be told, there was a certain "misery" to the whole process. Sure, no bugs and little concern for watching for snakes and/or poison ivy/oak/sumac were welcome as were those clear star lit skies being able to track critters in the snow and, perhaps, even the "challenge" of it all. But, the wet feet, the cold, putting on frozen boots, dropping pants to ........ were certainly not enjoyable after the first few times. Perhaps the simple explanation was that I was getting out on my own without "family" impinging upon my freedom. Or, getting away from chores. I do fondly remember these camping trips and would encourage anyone who has never experienced this to have at it. But, I've grown to like what one might call the comforts of life a bit too much to look forward to eating Vienna Sausage cold out of the can or Dinty Moore beef stew out of the can - let alone having it explode because I didn't poke a large enough hole in the lid. The Oliver gives me those comforts and I'm truly appreciative. Basically the season doesn't mater - its always camping season! Bill

Absolutely! My wife simply can not understand why I insist on cleaning a vehicle the day before departing on a trip. Even if the weather forecast is for rain - I'll still clean it. I tell her that this process gives me one last chance to really look it over to make sure that there are no problems. But, the truth is, "there is something nice about travelling in a clean vehicle.". Most of us here on the Forum have been down the road you are now taking. Excitement, excitement, excitement! And, we still love reliving that. Be safe on the road, relax, get plenty of rest. Delivery day will get you very tired and you simply can not remember all the "stuff" that will be thrown your way. Don't worry about it. The folks at Oliver are just a few steps away for questions, repairs, adjustments, etc.. There is a WalMart and Tractor Supply straight down the street for anything you forgot or need. If you like Mexican restaurants then there is a fairly good one also straight down the street in the little strip mall on your right as you enter the WalMart parking area. Ask your sales contact and/or the person doing your delivery to introduce you to Rodney Lomax and/or Scott Oliver if they are in the area. Both are - like the rest of the gang at Oliver - down to earth and easy to talk to. Finally, we are here for you. If the guys/gals at Oliver have left for the day, you can always post a question here. With this in mind - don't forget to get the "guest" WiFi passcode before the end of the day. Bill

If you type the words - bike rack - in the Search box at the upper right of this page, it will return several pages of information. Of course, most of this information will be relative to the hitch located on the back of the Oliver. However, even in those threads I'm guessing that you might find information that can be of interest to you. You will also find threads specifically related to you question. These threads vary from talking about mounting bikes on top of a tonneau cover to rack systems attached to the tongue/basket area of the Ollie and others. Good luck! Bill

Probably due to the environment that our trailer live in which includes heat, humidity, dust, dirt and vibration it is not too surprising that the relatively small fragile contacts and/or wires in these data cords go bad. I don't know what the total cost of the tool and the bag of connectors was versus just purchasing a new cable, but, either way your solution now gives us at least two way to skin this cat.🐱 Thanks! Bill

Let us know how THAT works out for ya.😆

They left the emergency brakes on?

H & E - I didn't download the required program that allows me to see the img, but, if it is the Oliver then you might want to know that several years ago a Forum member and former Oliver owner - John Davies - son made the first one of these that I saw also in 3D printed plastic. There is a thread here on the Forum about it. Bill

Like JD - I too have never had a problem in this area. And, I keep my tires at 62 to 65 psi. And, I have traveled down some pretty rough roads. However, it is what it is and your solution to the issue appears to be a good one - nice work. Bill

THAT is great customer service and glad that it worked out for you. It makes me happy to know that there are companies in addition to Oliver that try their best to actually help their customers. Bill

For anyone who has never been present for one of these launches - it really is something to experience. Please post those pics - if you can get any. Its always a thrill. Bill

If a review of the link posted by rich.dev above doesn't help you then I'd suggest a call to the Service Department of Oliver. They might be able to give you some quick "hints" as to how to get that fridge out. Good luck! Bill

Your best bet - just to make absolutely sure - would be to ask your sales agent at Oliver. However, historically the standard cushions have been 4 inches thick. Bill

Are you asking this question because you want to fabricate a mattress yourself? If yes then I faintly recall someone here on the Forum giving those dimensions. Unfortunately, I will not be able to look for you for the next couple of days. Bill

Well - the smoke and the smell are a good indication that the ammonia "unit" had nothing to do with the issue at hand. Yes, the ammonia "unit" could still be hot even with the fridge off, but, it shouldn't be hot too long after the fridge is off. Certainly, after an hour or so, I wouldn't think that it would be so hot as to cause the sizzling you heard. Yes, as you have already decided, in cases like this it is always better to get things checked out. Otherwise, you will pay the price of constantly worrying that the problem will reoccur or worse. Bill

I remember seeing a YouTube video where the poster did much the same thing as you have done. Nice job! Makes a good product (but expensive product) much more useful and even easier to use. Bill

No, nothing was deleted (that I know of). But, I think that the "pressure washing" was either assumed in order to get the water into the areas of the rear of the fridge where it would cause problems OR it was assumed that a regular water hose was used and even that is under pressure. Certainly this is a possibility, but, when it was said that the fridge was turned off and then retried a bit later and the sizzling was still heard, I assumed that any water in the area you mention would have been evaporated the first time. Bill

I doubt - very seriously - that it is Camping World. Bill

HERE is a YouTube video from a couple called "Changing Lanes" that discusses fire safety in RV's. About half way they mention the Proteng system they had installed. Certainly some good safety info in this vid. Bill

I'd bet that if you contacted the manufacturer (is THIS the one?) and asked how you could get one of those wrenches, you just might receive one shortly in the mail gratis. Good luck! Bill

Sure do like the price. Hope it works out for you. Bill

When you say the fridge was off - do you mean that it was turned off at the fridge control panel or the fridge fuse was pulled or something else. I ask this question because - if the fridge was "really and truly totally off" there would be no electricity going to it. Therefore, there should have been NO sizzling because there would be no way for anything to arc since there was no electricity going to the fridge. Of course, if the fridge was "only" turned off at its control panel then electricity was still going to the fridge but the "workings of the fridge would not be able to operate - (i.e. the fridge would not turn on and try to cool itself down). All of this is to raise the possibility that the sizzling could be coming from something other than the electric connected to the fridge - this is not the most likely situation, but, it is possible depending on your answer to my question. Bill

Ho, ho, ho!