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  1. I have already bought all the pipe cleaners  in NC (about 100).  One  polish manufacturer indicated that i might use a different wax they had, above the windows, that had a lower water cohesion factor.  I am trying to collect some data before I get back with them and try that approach.  As a last resort I will get my Saws All and enlarge the weep holes. Just kidding!

  2. Last fall during heavy rains at the Cherokee Rally, I had water coming in on the bottom of side windows of the trailer.  When I went outside the surface tension was so strong that no water was exiting from the weep hole.   You could drain the water by probing with a knife (I did not have any pipe cleaners then).   I had previously been in heavy rains with no problem.   The rubber seals had just been removed and cleaned.  However I did use a different wax.  The wax manufacturer said that the chemicals used to make water roll off the surface would also increase surface tension.    Could there be a connection between the wax, inoperative weep hole, and my water intrusion ??  Just some food for thought.

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  3. If you have an accident, your insurance company will no doubt check the towing specifications/requirements for your year/model tow vehicle.  Most 1500 tow vehicles have a requirement for a weight distributing  (not a weight bearing) hitch if the weight on the ball is greater than 500 pounds.   For F250's, 2016s had this requirement in their Tow Guide.  The 2017 guide did remove this requirement.  My 2017 F250 appears to have a class 5 hitch.  From the Drawtite Site: Class V hitches used as weight carrying are rated up to 12,000 lbs. gross trailer weight (GTW) with a maximum trailer tongue weight (TW) of 1200 lbs.  A Class V hitch has a 2-1/2" square receiver opening.  Class V hitches attach to the vehicle frame only.   A weight distributing hitch will  give you better handling and ride.  I chose a WCH because of back problems.

     

     

  4. My trailer is a 2016 Elite 2 which I keep under a carport.  Last week the window tracks were cleaned.

     

    During my trip to the Cherokee  rally (it rained 2 hours on way up and 1st 2 days of rally) I had water coming out

     

    of the chrome belly band on both twin beds.  In addition, clothes in closet were damp.  The window tracks contained

     

    water but would not drain unless I broke the surface tension of the weep holes with a knife.  The tracks were cleaned

     

    the prior week.  I plan on checking the ac gasket from inside.  I will check rear cabinet for water. Then I will

     

    start resealing running lights, camera, fan, and anything else above midline.  It was a blowing rain.

     

    Because of the double hull I am not  sure that visible water may actually

     

    be coming in somewhere else.

     

    Any help or suggestions would be appreciated..

     

     

  5. I have owned stick-built trailers , Forest River popup, Trailmanor foldup, 2 x Casitas, and Oliver 23.  I have not loss any sleep after buying the Oliver.  It addresses all the deficiencies  of  the Casitas: larger beds, more storage, no rivets and more counter space.  It is the most stable trailer i have owned.  It will be the last RV I purchase.  I use to vacuum the casita after each trip.  Would find sawdust in floors from vibration.Tow with 2017 F250 gas.   Definition of RV: always in a perpetual state of repair (thanks Dometic )

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  6. I have a 17 F250 2WD crew cab.  I got the 6.2 v8 with 3.73 rear end.  Previous tow vehicle was a Tundra ( which is a great tow vehicle).  My reasons for getting the  250 were

     

    1.  class 5 hitch - built-in sway control : Anderson not legally required.  I have a back problem.

     

    2. Safety equipment.  Has look-back mirrors and  radar in tail lamps.   The older I get, the more careless I am.

     

    3. Has 9 cameras which make backing up and hitching by myself a breeze.  Cameras do have zoom.

     

    4. 6.2  uses older technology, but it is reliable.  Tundra had 4:30 rear end and 5.7 V8.

     

    5. Bigger brakes, axles, tires, and wt carrying capacities.

     

    The negatives are:

     

    1.  Bigger turning radius.

     

    2.Parking spaces may be tight.

     

    3. Rides hard.

     

    I believe the new Chevys  offer the same capabilities.

     

    Came with tow hooks.

     

     

  7. Horace,  I isolated the wire going to the front stabilizer jack.  The cover is hard.  the gauge is bigger than 12.  I got one of those quick splicers to attach a second line.  They are nylon/plastic and clip shut and have a metal fence that  contacts  the two wires when you shut the gate.  The biggest one from Lowes  is not large enough.   How did you splice the lines?

     

     

  8. I am installing a TPMS Signal Booster in the Propane Tank compartment.  Where should I attach the positive red wire and the negative ground wire?  Should I incorporate a switch.  Is there any documentation from Oliver for the junction box behind the rear jack controls?

  9. I think it is unacceptable that OTT can not provide us with simple guidance for jack placement/use for

     

    1)  changing or rotating tires.

     

    2) changing out flat tires.

     

    3) doing routine wheel bearing maintenance.

     

    I am taking the trailer to a local shop next week to have the wheel bearings checked/repacked.

     

    I have owned my trailer #140 May 2016 and I am baffled that  this issue has not been put to rest.

     

    I would hope that Jason would take 5 min and update the University regarding this issue.  If I don't get

     

    some guidance from him,  I am going to use some large rubber air bladders filled with helium.   Putting them

     

    inside the trailer.

     

    Lastly.  I love my Oliver trailer and consider it to be the best dang trailer I have owned.

     

    And I have owned a bunch and this is my last one.

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  10. I have a Winegard Sensar 3 with their Wingman - home version - cost about $40. Has 110 amp.

     

    I use a quick connect and put the amp in the line in the back cabinet.  Remove it when I use cable.

     

    The antenna is supported with 2 pieces of tubing on Sat tripod.  Replaced Jensen with 110 Samsung -

     

    (with sound bar) about same size and weight.  Much better picture.  Also carry Sirius table radio.    Takes about 3 min to

     

    set up.

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