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I was looking at my OTT Service Tickets today and was reminded that Cooper Tire had a problem with valve stems (my Oliver is a 2022) -- they reimbursed the Owners after the stems were replaced (locally done). The service notes include OTT Service Dept's surprise and my dismay at the cost ($90 for the work done here locally in Lee County Florida); OTT Service Dept said it would normally only cost $10 to $25. Anyway, I had forgotten all about that issue with the Cooper tires. Last week, after this forum discussion, I went to a reputable tire place to inquire about getting valve stems replaced (putting in metal where I have rubber)... I can't get my Oliver into their lot, and I'm not allowed to do the work where I store my Oliver, so it was going to require a Mobile Service, and I planned to take my Oliver to a large parking lot 2 blocks from the tire place. They quoted me $250 and when he saw the shock on my face, he explained that the metal valve stems cost $25 each (someone on the Forum just quoted $6 each) and he said he wasn't even charging me for the Mobile service! He offered to do it for $200. Needless to say, I will forgo that for now.

I have not used it to try to change the tires, but yes, I used it once to release the weight on the set of zerks that were not accepting grease, and it worked well. Taking pressure off that tire was recommended to me by other Oliver owners and by the service department, and I haven't read anything that suggested a concern about it. Do you mean that it's hard to actually get the wheel off the ground, or that doing so would cause a problem with the other elements of the trailer?

We should have a pinned Forum Post dedicated to LOW CLEARANCE. Thanks for sharing this.

@HDRider hey -- thanks for the help! And I just answered your question about zerks, and I hope it helped you out. Gotta love the OTT Forum. :)

I had a lot of difficulty in the past -- but resolved my issue. You say you know why, but didn't explain the root cause in your post, so I don't know if my issue was the same... My best solution was to use this: Tandem Trailer Tire Changing Ramp -- it takes the pressure off the tire that is being obstinate. Works like a charm! I hope this helps you. ADDED INFO: I bought some spare zerks as one of mine was messed up. They do come out, but I think it took a tool (I had a very nice guy help me in southern Colorado do that; I provided the spare zerk and he replaced it because I didn't have the strength or the right tool at the time.) MORE ADDED INFO: I always keep my zerks covered with those yellow grease fitting caps, and I believe they are a plus. Grease Fitting Caps

Thank you. Much appreciated!

How did you get the water out?

Have you used your jack yet, and did it extend high enough for the Oliver to not require additional cribbing?

Greetings Oliver Family -- I have a couple of items that I need help with on my 2022 Oliver LE2 and I wonder if anyone has used Mobile Techs in Florida. I'm down along the SW Coast, though I am interested in knowing about any Mobile Techs here in the state, for future reference. * Reports on Good or Bad experiences can be useful * Thanks in advance for any suggestions!

Hopefully they will respond to your post. I've been to the "Biggest Week in American Birding" only once, and I will never forget it! https://www.biggestweekinamericanbirding.com/

That is my initial question, as well -- but materials science is rapidly changing. As an example, "Organic solar cells are made from very thin layers of carbon-based (organic) materials, usually only about 100 nanometres thick. Originally designed as an inexpensive alternative to silicon-based solar panels, they are flexible, lightweight, and more sustainable than other options. Unlike the OPV film-based version, organic photovoltaic textiles can be stitched onto fabric, giving them greater application potential, such as the tensile fabric architecture of canopies and sails." -- https://perfectsenseenergy.com/solar-fabric/

Oh boy. Same year (2022 Oliver LE2) and same tire for me, and I just experienced a tire stem failure a week ago. Didn't think to ask to see the stem after the repair, to ascertain the type of failure. Also I didn't know there would be options on the type of stem to replace it with, but now I feel my other tires might be suspect. Right now, my spare (previously un-used) is still on my Oliver -- not sure if that is a good or bad thing. I will be watching your thread here for other info.

I believe a few different Oliver owners have made their way to Newfoundland but I'm not sure they took the same route. If you use the google search engine (rather than the search function here on the forum) and you search "oliver travel trailer newfoundland" or similar terms, you will likely come up with some links. (I'm not sure why it works better). Here are a couple of links, including owners who have been to Newfoundland. Also, have you looked at their official road conditions map and reports? https://www.quebec511.info/en/Carte/Default.aspx

The soundtrack suggests trouble ahead, and the footage does seem to suggest off-road more than off-grid. That said -- my Ollie hasn't disappointed me at all, and I've had next-to-no troubles * in terms of being able to spend weeks at a time off-grid. Of course that requires preparation and contingency plans. Having walked through creeks and stepped into holes several feet deep, I don't think I would want to ford a creek with my Oliver, unless it was an improved surface with known qualities. Still, there are lots of folks who have a bigger yearning for adventure. I think this will appeal to those who want to go whole-hog off grid and off road. Can this model go longer than my LE2's 3-4 weeks off grid? * The one exception to my 'no troubles' was a few years ago when I had a propane leak that a local North Dakota TT repair facility failed to correctly identify and fix; in that case, I was left without propane powered refrigerator, hot water, or heater for several months, out west on the road into October.

Thank you for sharing local knowledge and your useful links. I hope to make it out there this year or next!

Thank you!!!

Bill, I've been meaning to ask you about this. After you shared that info with me last summer, I tried to locate those products. On the Duragloss website, when I search for "923" the only result I see is "921", and similarly for "952" I only see "951". And if I search "interior detailer" I see "491".... It's as though they have switched around the product names and numbers. Can you confirm which of these are the right products? Thanks!

Happy Travels -- hope to see you on the road somewhere!

Great to read your thorough report. The Oliver really is a dream. Happy Trails!

As a bonus to surgery, I can now squat -- that is, fully down on my haunches like a little kid. Haven't been able to do that in a while. Keep up the good work, and avoid the sock feet on slippery surfaces! Hope to see you on the road.

I loved Nova Scotia and PEI -- but I wasn't pulling an Oliver, I was camping in a tent and hauling my touring bike around with me so I could ride on trails and small roads. I would recommend going to both islands, and I would allow more than a month because there is so much to see and do there. There is a lot of great history, interesting buildings, beautiful landscapes, local music and boat building. I hope you give us an update after your trip!

I had total hip replacement (not knee surgery) a few years ago. After two months of dedication to my physical therapy routine, I received my surgeon's approval to take off on my summer trip. Some friends travelled tandem with their own TT to be sure I arrived safely at my destination -- 2,200 miles away. I believe the work on my Oliver helped to keep me limber and I continued with my own home therapy (mostly walking and flexibility exercises). I would encourage you to stay the course. I have no regrets! EDIT: about the sitting on the drive: I found that I needed more frequent stretch breaks. I allowed myself 11 days to drive that 2200 miles, and I moved around enough to avoid pain from sitting.

Welcome to the Oliver community! I had a friend with a lawn care business who had a bunch of the bright orange traffic cones -- we set them up in a parking lot and that is where I practiced. It was worth the time to learn ahead of time.

I found myself on one of those small back roads one time, a couple of years ago, and could see about 1/2 mile ahead a very low overpass. While I had my specs for my Oliver etched in my brain, I decided it was time to get out and measure, since I had never done that. Just to be sure! Everything worked out, but that narrow road condition with a low overpass and no place to turn around is not a comfortable place to find oneself.

Or anyone else who has an assortment and no longer can identify what they each can do! Thank you so much!