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csevel

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  1. This was removed, properly sealed and modified last summer
  2. This was exactly how I was able to identify the moisture, by removing the left partition in the attic (and the associated electrical outlet and antenna box) to get to the base plate of my corner TV and mount. There was no moisture in the main attic itself...just on the ceiling behind the white reflectix in the dark cauldron of tangled wires! I did not want to mess with removing wires or cords that someone after me might want so I they just got zip tied and neatly placed inside. The moisture was fairly prevalent on the ceiling surface. I know it's not my rear upper taillight as that was properly sealed this past summer. I will check it again in a few days when the weather changes. Thanks for your help.
  3. Interesting visual! I'm well aware of condensation as I had a fiberglass Casita for ten years with single pane windows.. Double hull is a whole nuther animal!!
  4. I'm a second owner so I have no idea if Oliver gives a credit for nixing the TV on a new build.. HUMID? I wish..Nope..NE Ohio!
  5. Today I tackled the removal of the television! ILOVHER ('17) has her TV installed in the corner which prevents flipping the mattress up fully to access the valves. It's also a head knocker for anyone who ever would sleep there although the DH sleeps with his head at the galley end. I considered the center position above the nightstand with a flip up mount but we simply NEVER watch TV while camping and if inclement weather shackles us indoors, we can always download movies or whatnot on to our tablets. I'll hold on to the set for sale or maybe someday when I'm older and less active..buy a newer lighter smart TV. However.... what I encountered was a mess of tangled wires and cords!! I tried to neatly keep things zip tied together and out of the way but my concern is the amount of condensation I was feeling up there! It is below freezing today and I did have the furnace going to keep me warm while working, but how much condensation is too much between the shells? I know we have weep holes at the bottom of the trailer but I'm concerned with all of that wiring that something might fry. Should I worry about it? I had some snap caps left over from my Casita days so that made the bolt holes look acceptable. It looks so much better and I'm happy with it gone and out of the way!
  6. The bearings I received from Summit have the QR code as in the right photo and also have raised 'Timken' black print below it. I scanned the bar code from the box on the WBA app. Not sure what else I'm supposed to do besides wait for a reply from Timken as I don't know what 'suspicious' is supposed to mean. The app is fairly basic and not really informative. Summit Racing has been highly recommended by forum members here and is supposed to be an authorized distributor. Just wanted to give others a heads up if these aren't authentic.
  7. I'm getting ready to attempt my bearing repack, shock replacement and lube of the EZ-Flex suspension on ILOVHER as soon as the weather gets reasonable here in the Northeast! I'm lucky to be able to have my brother help me so I'm hopeful things will be straightforward. I ordered the Timken bearings from Summit Racing as suggested here to the tune of $150..including the SET17 and SET4 bearings, 4 seals and Redline CV-2 grease but... An FYI: I used the WBA app to verify that the bearings aren't counterfeit and they are coming up 'suspicious.' I filled out the information and we'll see where this goes. I'm sort of miffed by it but I will wait to see what Timken says..the World Headquarters are only 20 minutes away from Summit. You'd think they'd be legit. Any tips or tricks for this newbie would be greatly appreciated. I like to learn and am hoping things will go well with my brother's help.
  8. I love the wood stove fan for your Buddy. I've seen a few cool Youtube videos of this modification and I plan on doing that to mine someday!
  9. I find it useful for a hand held vacuum but I can't see using that door to access anything else that's stored farther back.
  10. I went from owning three Toyota V8 4Runners to a Tundra. I knew that I had to have secure and dry storage since I was used to a lift gate. I studied tonneaus pretty intensively. I ended up with a BAK Revolver X4 rolling cover. I absolutely love it and it rolls easily, weighs only about 70#, can handle about 400# of evenly distributed weight on top and also locks for security. It's been flawless and looks really nice.
  11. This concerns me as I have a '20 Tundra and I thought I would only have to worry about my cat in my '97 Ford Econoline van, but now BOTH?! I have a friend who loved my truck and wanted similar. He paid more for a pretty stripped 2019 Tundra than I did for my 2020..crazy times! I also say push back a bit more for a total. Good to know that your family is safe. Blessings to you!
  12. There is no wobble at all. The nylon is thicker but it doesn't seem to matter. Since I tend to be a little obsessive, I even took all the stickers off the hatches that 'aren't for storage' and also removed the screws. I added some white snap caps to the screw holes and now have access to all of the compartments in the event of a mechanical need. Obviously, I'm bored. 😉
  13. I've hated my red satin compartment straps since the day I brought ILOVHER home. They never seemed to be on the outside of the lid! I found some of these grommet straps at my local discount outlet store for three for a buck! More robust nylon, longer and and nice grommet to hang on to. A washer and screwdriver and you're done! Here's a link to similar. https://www.amazon.com/TCH-Hardware-Nylon-Strap-Grommets/dp/B085CNGRFP
  14. I just completed my registration for my first ever Oliver Rally this May and my reservation at Guntersville SP. I had no idea until I called the park how full this event would be. It looks like there is great interest which is exciting since the 'Vid cancellation last year! The park has expanded the Oliver blocked loops to include some sites in C, A and B. I was able to get a site in the F loop but I suggest making a reservation soon if you are at all interested! I spent a good number of hours looking at Google Earth, Maps and YouTube videos to make my selection. I'm looking forward to meeting some of you and learning more about my ILOVHER! Holler back if you are attending! I'm also heading to the factory immediately after the rally for a few repairs/mods. WhoooHOo!
  15. We ran the Westinghouse in a Cracker Barrel parking lot this summer to run the air conditioner as it was bleeding hot outside. Even with the PMS disengaged and the water heater turned off, we found it to be pretty loud (even AC on low) and at full tilt of it's capacity. I can't imagine ever using it to run the AC in a campground but it worked well for the busy Cracker Barrel we were at for the night. Ran about six hours total. Got us through a sticky humid evening.
  16. I too am a little apprehensive to spend $100 on a gasket, especially since ILOVHER has had quite a few additional expenditures as of late. Your idea sounded intriguing to me so I went down the investigative rabbit hole. Looks like a can of VHT vinyl dye in black might just be a worthy and less expensive option. I may just try it! https://www.amazon.com/VHT-SP942-Vinyl-Black-Satin/dp/B000CPIN9S?th=1
  17. Here's the link to order the black glass seal. 🙂 https://www.pellandent.com/Half-Inch-Glass-Vinyl-Seal
  18. Looking forward to knowing the cause as I too have a '20 Tundra. Glad to know you're safe!
  19. Wow, This is just exemplary service! I will be calling to see when I can come in the spring since I've already put ILOVHER down for her winter nap.
  20. I am in no way knowledgable or skilled enough to tackle this mod on my own which is why I contacted Oliver in the first place. The previous owners of my trailer did not use it boondocking and probably had no idea that 10 to 12 gallons of water wasn't available or was being done under warranty. Because the Ollie sat during their unfortunate illness, they never knew to have it corrected. I'm a bit miffed as I think my trailer should be grand fathered in! Seeing as I've already shown my trailer to two prospective buyers, I'd like to think this would be sort of prudent for them to do.
  21. I did this recently too but I don't expect this expensive sticker to last very long...seems it should be more stout.
  22. Oliver is charging $400 for the FW pickup fix. I've been a fiberglass trailer owner for ten years and understand the difference in design and maintenance, especially in detecting and easily stopping leaks. I'm not suggesting there should never be issues, just at this price point I was hoping for a tad better. I have a lot of empathy for owners of stickies. I ran a NF campground for four years and chatted at length with people who had serious issues with brand new RVs, some of which didn't get to use their trailers for months for warranty work. Im still a huge fan of fiberglass and hope this is my last RV but I am just a girl who wants to get my camping on and being only on my fifth month of ownership, I'm getting frustrated. I would be thrilled if i had your knowledge JD and skill but I don't. Maybe you could start a LHC for Ollies? Just want to know what I'm in for shock replacement. Totally not an Oliver but a Monroe issue..I understand.
  23. After reading the thread on the misaligned placement of the bracket and bushings for the Oliver's shocks, I went out to look and of course, I also have one blown shock! The shocks don't look terribly expensive but can you guys tell me how difficult it is to replace? Tools needed? I'm going to have to tackle this myself but don't want to rely on just Youtube videos as every application looks different. I have to say, I'm really starting to get aggravated as this trailer was barely used. The previous owners (hull #184) went twice to the rally in Alabama and a few times to their local state park before becoming very ill. The trailer sat for over a year and a half. I'm finding all these annoying issues that shouldn't be there and could have been dealt with under warranty had the owners known or noticed. Everything from the fresh water pick up, to faulty blinds, water intrusion at the upper tail light and front closet, over torqued screw heads, bad regulator, lifting flooring and a leaking fogged bathroom window...and now a blown shock, ugh! I realize other things are regular maintenance as I'm used to those but this is a bit much. 😞
  24. I have used both Happy Camper and RV-Digest It in the powder form for about 5 years. I like both but think the RV-Digest it is a tad better. I pretty much would buy them based on the percentage off on the coupons they send me!
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