Roadlotus
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Hi BHnCB,
And can you confirm that you did not need to run new wiring from the roof or anywhere else? You just made the change at the location of the thermostat, correct? And thank you!
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Hi all,
I am interested in swapping the dometic for the houghton (I pick up my trailer this fall, but planning ahead because the Truma will not be available)
I read some of the posts about wiring in the Emerson. I called an RV tech near me and he was concerned that to put in the emerson, he would have to run new wiring, but I didn't think so. I thought it was more about doubling up some of the wiring on the existing thermostat. I just want to be able to update him as I won't be doing this myself. Can you help me explain?
Thank you!
Mary
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“or better yet, a small travel trailer, less than 5000 pounds, and get to know your Titan long, LONG before you pick up your Ollie.”
Great idea John! That’s why I got the truck some months before the trailer. I knew I would need to get used to it. Very good advice 🙂
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Thank you Mike! I definitely don’t want to be on the wrong side of a liability case 🙂 I will check that out.
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Yup. All set on the trailer brake 🙂
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Looks like payload is about 2K. Thanks again Chris! It is quite a vehicle And rides and drives like a dream.
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I will go look again. I totally gooned up the payload 🙂 I was adding and subtracting the wrong numbers.
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Thanks Chris! Looks like I still need one 🙂 and I now understand the difference between the WDH and sway control:)
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Hi John and Rivernerd,
I am attaching the sticker. Please note I have the Titan XD and the stats posted are for the regular Titan. The XD is kind of in between a half ton and three-quarter. I think my payload is 2465, correct? And I have been messaging with another Oliver owner who uses the XD and has found no need for the Anderson hitch. If it’s required I will of course use it but I’m not sure it is. Of course I could be off the mark and I know you all have a million times more experience on this than me. So I appreciate the feedback!
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Hi John and Rivernerd,
The payload is 2465, correct?. The stats you posted John are for a regular titan but I have the titan XD. I believe my tow capacity is over 10,000. The XD is in between a half ton and a three-quarter. I’ve been exchanging messages with another oliver owner who has an XD And hasn’t found including the Anderson necessary. I appreciate the comments and will look into this further.
Here is the sticker.
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Hi everyone,
thank you for the awesome feedback. I got a slightly used titan XD. It will haul close to 11,000 pounds so I have plenty of room to spare. I appreciate all the advice and comments. It has built-in sway protection so I don’t think I’ll need the Anderson hitch. I will double check but I believe that is the case.
Happy interdependence day to all!
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Zodd,
This is awesome! They are using the smaller battery so more stops. That’s why I’m waiting for the 400 mile range one. I have subscribed and this will be very helpful. Thank you for sharing 🙂
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Scotty, the Rivian has a tow capacity of 11,000 pounds. So I’m safe there. But I am upgrading my list for the half ton. This forum has help me rethink it 🙂
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Thank you all for the detailed responses! I test drove a couple 150s and a GM 1500 and really like the 150. I'll do some more and while I love Toyota, for a daily driver I think the 150 has better gas mileage. Just for my own comfort as a petite person, the 150 felt like a good fit. I'm upping my budget per the good advice here and am VERY conscious of payload etc as I look. New is still much higher than a couple years old with relatively low mileage, so that's where I'm staying right now. The good news is people are indeed turning in their lower mpg vehicles (thank you SeaDawg) and my 2019 Subaru is a desired trade in, so I am confident of finding a good match.
Re the Rivian - I'll watch how it is going and I have at least a year to see what others are experiencing. I know my range will be cut in half which is why I am waiting for the longest-range available now. And there will be more infrastructure down the road (pun not intended) so we'll just see. I hear the caveats. I got in early so I get their earlier pricing which is lower than what people are paying now, so I'll keep my spot in the line...
PS. I checked with Anita re warranty and being full-time and she said they don't ask and you don't say. So it appears to be a non-issue, thankfully.
Again, LOVE the discussion and this is one of the reasons I'm choosing an Ollie:)
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Thank you Cameron and Dewdev. I have some test driving to do! Fortunately I have some time so I think SeaDawg may be right about people turning in their trucks with these gas prices, so I feel a bit less pushed about deciding. And I'm waiting for the Rivian that has the 400 mile range - I waitlisted a while ago, and agree AGAIN with SeaDawg not to count on a timeline and to settle in with a good TV now. Thank you Cameron - I have a colleague who owns a farm in N.CA. (Guinda) where I can always park. And I used to backpack lots in the Sierras way back. Such a great place to hike and camp! My brother-in-law has a house in SF and is thinking of selling, I think.
I so appreciate the feedback because I am really green on all this, but looking forward to this next phase:)
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PS, since I'll be full-time, one important consideration is that this is my everyday vehicle in addition to TV. So I want to be comfortable in it. My farmers will appreciate me even more in a truck over my Subi.:)
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Thank you Frank and SeaDawg,
I will be coming up on the one-year anniversay of his passing, and I appreciate the kind thoughts. We knew this would be my next step long before he passed. He worked on the house to do whatever he could (which was a lot) before he couldn't. Yes, an unbelievably difficult time. In addition to my work with farmers, I am an estate planner (retiring from that this fall) and so I knew all the things to do, but the heart has its own time. I work with a number of widows who lost spouses recently, so I know personally their challenges. I am relishing every step of downsizing, but I am not sure I'll have it whittled down by December. I will have a small storage unit in N. CA where most of my work is, but I am looking forward to relinquishing an acre of house and land in the high desert. It is a good time to sell and then I can buy something smaller later whereever I decide to settle. I spent a long time looking at trailers, too. The Oliver's insulation, user group support and stamina finally won me over.
I don't know about the warranty. I'll have to talk to Anita. I'm test driving some Fords tomorrow, but don't see any 4x4s on the lot. As you noted, I don't have to do this immediately. I just liked my carmax offer and got the itch. Also, I think end of the fiscal year (June) for some might be a good time.
Thank you again!
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Great comments and thank you for the welcome! I think I can make the payload, but maybe I'm being short-sighted not trying a 250. I agree regarding the garage comments, and I already have a buyer for my house so we are skipping the realtor and reducing the price. My assistant loves my house and adored my late hubby, so it would mean a lot to me for her and her family to be here. My family is on the east coast and my job (working with farmers) means I am usually working somewhere away from home, so I know selling is the right decision regardless. But not until the end of the year. I am hoping to get used to the truck before I hitch a trailer. My husband was 6'3" did construction and LOVED big trucks. Not that same for me. But he is smiling reading the recommendations on the posts:)
Isn't there an insurance issue with larger trucks, since they are deemed commercial? I was trying to avoid that as well. I could take out a loan and go newer, but I'll be in the Rivian in a year or so, and would want to get back my investment on the resale of the prior TV. I appreciate the sentiment SeaDawg - I once could double clutch and so funny new rigs are all automatic. It's a lost art....
And yes, CNC, I'm good with gas over diesel right now. I'll check out the Ram. sigh...just a lot to think about!
And thank you John - is the Anderson hitch really that much of a pain? It sounds like it.
PS. No dogs, likely 2 cats but one has kidney disease and I'm not sure of her timeline.
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Hi Everyone,
I will pick up my Elite II in late October. I am downsizing my life to a TT after losing my husband to cancer last August. I am waiting for the Rivian with the 400 mile range and am waitlisted for it to arrive in late 2023. Meanwhile, I need a TV and am trading in my Subaru Outback for it. I have gone through the forums and done research. I test drove a 2017 Titan (not XD) yesterday and while it is an awesome truck, it is a lot for my 5'3" , 120lb personage. But it did have all the features I want. I did drive tomato trucks in the Central Valley of CA some 30 years ago, and could handle a full rig with double trailers, but that was A LONG time ago. Any suggestions on a TV for someone who is short and a little nervous about a ginormous vehicle?
Since I will be solo, I think it best to have 4x4 for safety. I'd like as decent as mileage as possible and to keep the vehicle length less than 228, which would barely fit my garage while I still have a garage (I am selling my house after I get situated with the trailer).
I will test drive some 150s today and have yet to try a Silverado. I am only looking at used vehicles and will get $31k for my trade in per Carmax. So I'm looking at prices in the 30k range.
Thank you!!!
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Thank you so much for the very detailed response. I will share it with the tech. Your expertise is much appreciated:)