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@Patriot That’s a beautiful hangar for your Ollie!! Do you leave it plugged in all the time or just occasionally to keep the batteries charged?

We always leave ours up for Winter storage. “When it comes to parking your camp trailer in storage, there is really no need to have the stabilizer jacks down. From a mechanical or structural standpoint, having the jacks down while storing the trailer does not make a difference.” *quote from Anderson Hitch Company*

@SeaDawg Agree, so many different answers.😳

I would winterize it and take zero chance. It’s so fast and easy to winterize, odds are you’ll be fine but I’d rather sway on the side of certainty instead of odds.

@SeaDawg We have 3 LifeBlue Lithium batteries.

@Dorrie Hall They are small twins at 30 X 75 but we find them still quite adequate and comfortable and I share my 30” with my dog! Many people sleep with their head towards the door with feet next to the nightstand to avoid hitting the nightstand as well as to be facing the TV for watching. We sleep with our head next to the nightstand with no issues.

I would think that the Internal heater is not just wired through the inverter based on the storage procedure document stating “keep the battery on, solar on and plugged into shore power.” Also if I’m understanding it correctly you don’t need to discharge the batteries to 50% unless you are removing them.

Looking forward to hearing what Oliver tells you. Thank you

I’m interested in this as well, we too would prefer not to remove the batteries and just stay connected to shore power with the battery heater on. I don’t understand why you would need an external charger if you can connect to shore power. Why is staying connected to shore power not recommended? If you can plug into shore power you don’t need an external charger. Last winter the previous owner had the Oliver stored outside not connected to shore power with battery heater on, I’m guessing the solar kept the battery heater charged? There has been so many different answers about this including from lithionics I’m not sure what to do. It’s unsettling that the person from lithionics you spoke to didn’t know if keeping it plugged into shore power was ok but then tried to sell you a portable lithium charger! Wouldn’t shore power charge it just the same?

It’s even prettier in person!😍

Yes, saw it off! I got a deep scratch on my back from that pesky bolt that didn’t have a stopper once and that was enough!

Very cool photos!! Thank you for sharing.

Congrats on your new Ollie!😍

Good info, thanks Topgun2. Size reference: We have a short bed Ram 1500 and the 11.5 X 11.5 fits easily in the bed of the truck.

Hi John, The brand is Clam, Quick Set Escape is the model and the size we have 11.5 X 11.5.

We get so many compliments on these solar lights, they are so realistic and bright!! We’ve had ours 2 years and they are still going strong!

I agree with SeaDawg in that most problems arise within the first year and you do have the Oliver warranty. It really is a personal decision, but we typically don’t buy extended warranty’s. The two separate Oliver groups on FB “Oliver Trailer Owners” and “Oliver Owners of America” are redundant however, anyone can make a group and that is what happen with two separate by similar Oliver groups. These groups were started by an owner(s) not by Oliver.

Very nice! Love your peeping dog!👀🐶

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Cheers!

We have ceramic coat the Ollie on our “to do” list. We do use a good wax but those bugs still stick like glue!

So beautiful! My dad was a wood model maker and built beautiful items including our fireplace mantle. He would have really appreciated your fine craftsmanship. I’m looking forward to seeing what you come up with for the closet.

A few more photos from Algonac State Park. We were pleasantly surprised to see another Oliver a few sites down from us! Hull #1031 Gail and Frank, nice meeting you!❤️ This is our last trip of the year. It was a great camping season, our Ollie performed flawlessly! Time to winterize and tuck our Ollie in for Winter.😢 See you in the Spring!

In Michigan you can postpone jury duty one time for any reason. Sorry you missed the show.😏

Beautiful sunrise as this freighter passed by us on the Saint Clair River at Algonac State Park.