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Hi Oliver Family.. It’s been quite a while since I last posted around here, but I just finished a quick little mod for the exterior shower station on the ILOVHER. I do use and absolutely love my wet bath inside the trailer! But before the forum gray-water police sound the sirens: having managed a National Forest campground for five years, I promise I know the rules about gray water and where it belongs. I know there are plenty of places out West that actually permit surface gray-water disposal (and, funny enough, with the wildfire season we're having, the ground could probably use every stray drop). For this upcoming trip, I'll be boondocking in a private field for 12 days, and the owner doesn't mind me showering outside. I'll be using organic, biodegradable shampoo, and with no dump station for miles, keeping gray tank fill to an absolute minimum is the primary mission here. I considered one of the standard pop-up privacy tents, but having used a bicycle tent for camping, I could already envision the poles, stakes, folding/unfolding and general tent wrestling that would be involved. I was looking for something much simpler — something I could put up in a couple of minutes and take down just as quickly. I also wanted to avoid the usual problem of routing the shower hose into a privacy tent. You either have to run the wand through the main zipper opening, which can make the entrance/exit awkward, or start modifying the tent itself. Then I stumbled across these ratchet-style suction arms, and I immediately started thinking, "Oh, I can do something with these!" They reminded me of the SeaSucker-style mounting systems, and the Oliver's smooth, gelcoat fiberglass seemed like the perfect surface for them. I was so excited about the idea that I put the whole thing together and actually showered in my driveway last night just to test it out. 😂 And honestly, I think these are going to work perfectly! The Setup: Ratchet-style suction arms: I found these folding rack arms on Temu. Say what you will about ordering direct from China, but the mechanical ratchet suction on these things locks onto the fiberglass extremely well. They’re designed to hold weight and, so far, they’ve been remarkably solid. DM me if you want the link to the product. Curtains & rings: I used standard shower rings through the cutouts and repurposed heavy shower curtains I already had from a previous project and the bar that goes between the mounts is a simple tomato stake zip-tied tight to the ends. (I may reconfigure that at a later date with tool clips) No modifications to the Oliver: Nothing is drilled, screwed, glued or permanently attached to the trailer. The whole thing takes less than two minutes to set up, packs down flat, provides total privacy (other than wind, LOL) and gives me direct access to the Oliver’s outdoor shower faucets without having to wrestle with a tent or poles. I even have a suction mount for the shower wand. Please note that I have replaced the original ss shower hose with one that is 120" on my ILOVHER. Attached are the suction arms mounted to the Oliver and the full enclosure deployed. I’m pretty pleased with how simple this turned out!

Hi Oliver Fam, I'm hoping to hear from owners who have actually serviced the Dometic RM2454 burner system in an older Oliver installation. I haven't been on the forum for a while, but I own Hull #184 (2017 Legacy Elite II). I also had the same RM2454 three-way refrigerator in my Casita for about 10 years before moving to the Oliver, so I'm fairly familiar with the unit. Recently, I've noticed the refrigerator is not cooling as well on propane as it does on electric, especially when ambient temperatures are over 80°F. The flame appears normal, steady, and blue with no orange/yellow. The fridge was in normal use at the time—not empty, but not heavily packed or overfilled. I've already worked through the usual troubleshooting steps, including adjusting the thermistor position, running the auxiliary cooling fan, and reviewing common recommendations from both this forum and elsewhere online. At this point, I'm trying to determine whether the issue is related to a dirty or partially restricted burner orifice, a partially obstructed burner, propane pressure, or something else in the LP system. I've attempted to access the burner compartment, but even getting to the baffle screw was more difficult than expected due to the tight working space and awkward access. Looking at the burner/orifice area and chimney, it doesn't appear to be a straightforward space to work in with wrenches. Most of the access is on the right side, and as a right-handed person with some limitation in my left hand, it feels like a very constrained area to safely get proper tool control. For those who have actually worked on this specific installation: Were you able to clean or remove the orifice for cleaning in alcohol? Have you checked propane regulator pressure as part of diagnosing this issue? What tools or approach worked best in this tight access area? Was it realistically doable, or did it turn into a refrigerator removal job? Any lessons learned or "wish I knew this first" tips? I'm not currently looking to replace the refrigerator. I also carry a separate 12-volt auxiliary fridge, so I have some flexibility. I'm mainly trying to understand whether this is a reasonable maintenance task or one that effectively requires pulling the unit. I have cleaned a gas jet before (a few times) on my Casita as part of maintenance. Those who know me from the forum know I tend to be a very hands-on owner and do most of my own maintenance work when possible. I have the interest, but sometimes not the tools or mentorship to pull it off. Appreciate any firsthand experience. Claudia Hull #184

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Dave, What is your asking price for the charger? I bought one off of Ebay from Canada that included the 'Li' switch for lithium.. however, I'm disappointed because after install, I still have a high pitch sound coming from it when under load from lights, etc. I'm not sure if it was a defective part but I'm not going to go through the hassle of return.

The tank was full when I noticed the leak so, no. I'm going to try John's suggestion today!

The drip did not significantly increase when the pump was activated. The DH looked while I ran the pump. If I have to replace the backflow/check valve...what size is it? There are soo many to choose from on Amazon!

The leak is visible from the outside only and the hose is NOT connected. I'm not trying to fill or anything actually..the tank was full. I just noticed it dripping when I was walking around the trailer.

Over the last week or so, I've noticed a drip from the fresh water inlet. It drips about every two seconds. I tightened the fitting with a 1/2" Allen key but it did NOT solve it. I don't exactly know where to look next!? Any tips, links and/or advice appreciated! Here are some shots of my pump set-up and the basement (what I think are the hot and cold check valves)...

Posted - then sat with it and figured out my problem..YAAAAY! - MODERATORS you can remove if need be 🙂

Way ahead of ya.. done and done like

I want to remove the roof-top omni antenna as I simply do not watch television while camping (or even at home, lol) I removed the television as one of my first mods on the ILOVHER and now I'd like to remove the antenna; it's just personal preference. It's a bug collector and it spins and rocks uncomfortably up there and snags on the cover. In addition, someday I'd like more room for solar panels. We download and play movies in inclement weather on our tablets and listen to music on a BOSE blue tooth speaker so FM channels aren't necessary either. I realize I may want to keep the antenna and/or wiring if I ever sell, but I'd still like to remove it, save it and cap it off. Does anyone have any suggestions or tips to remove it and/or what I could possibly use to seal the holes and/or cap it off? Thanks in advance, Claudia

Too late, but that's a helpful tip. The product (which I have seen many iterations of on Anazon) was also of a cheap rubber/plastic material. The color was off too and I simply knew in my gut I was making a mistake installing it. At least it came off easy and I can start fresh! Seriously hoping the Trim-Loc is better overall.

I managed to easily rip the gutters off before trash day in 50 degree weather. They came off without hardly pulling and very little tape to scrape off. I hope the Trim-Loc will be a better product.

I think the EZE RV Rain Gutters is the product that was used originally on my Oliver by the previous owner. The least expensive I could find was $145 for 50 feet. I ordered 25' of the Trim-Loc from Amazon for $65; hopefully it will be the same quality

Since this is not my first, second OR third try... I'll be really good at it so line up ten or so Ollies and I'll simply do them all!! LOL