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Yup, I just saw a previous post by @John and Debbie stating he saw the 3500lbs on the label and assumed that was for the axle.

Not doubting you, it’s just as far as I know they switched to the 5200 pound axles end of 2021, can you post a pic of the label?

Maybe this post will provide you with some answers.

I was wondering same, we have a 2023 with the D52 axles. @John and Debbie check the label on your axles, if you see D52 you have the 5200 lbs axles, the 3500lbs on the label refers to the springs (2 x 1750lbs), NOT the axles. See pic.

Hey John we are just up the road from you…Indianola Beach! How long will you be there, we were thinking of taking a drive to Corpus Christi area, maybe we can swing by to say hello?

Ok just throwing something out there, with tires you don’t just look at load capacity of 1 tire for a VH, isn’t it the same with the chains, ie 2 chains/shackles = 2T load capacity? Also, the GVWR of 7000lbs is vertical load carried by the tires/suspension/axles of the trailer, the load capacity of the shackles is a horizontal/tucking load.

I don’t have a brick in this wall, a horse in this race or a dog in this fight, I just stumbled upon this “older” video from James of The Fit RV testing a smart plug…. so just an FYI!

Yup, our empty 20# tanks consistently takes 4.5 gallons = 6.75 gallons for a 30# tanks, so you have overfilled your tanks by 0.05 gallons John!😜

I already have the 1/2” trim lok drip rail above the windows and door! 😊

Just an FYI on lubricating dump valves/seals by Ray from ”Love your RV and boat”.

Welcome Thomas, what is your hull#? Anyway, here are a couple posts about Nature’s Head install in Oliver.

Art, it’s still early and I haven’t had my coffee yet, so maybe I’m reading it wrong, but didn’t you mean to say “they have kept that typical paint-rub & oxidation from happening on the bottom”? 😊

I was looking at CGI and MAC (Master Applied Coating) and decided to go with MAC The appeal of MAC’s proprietary ceramic is their claim of it being a permanent application and made in the USA, it would have to be sanded off to remove it. I have an appointment with MAC April 2nd, time will tell I guess!😊

@Galileo Per my previous post, we have a 2023 and I removed the awning seal and installed THIS 3/4” drip rail that works very well. Only issue is the drip rail comes wrapped in a coil and having it straightened up was a mission, almost impossible. Even after I managed to get the drip rail somewhat straightened out and stuck to the side (below awning) of the RV, the front top edge of the "J" is still warped, even now 4 months later. That said, it’s just aesthetics and I still like it much better than the stock seal, all it did was catching junk and it was hard to clean behind it.

Was great meeting you and Chris, save travels back to Prescott and “normal” live!

Here’s another Oliver thread with good read about the shock bushings.

X2 what John said! I love these friction hinges, they work wonderfully. I don’t have to use the latch = no pressure against that back stop. I can leave the door open when there is a breeze and the door stays where I put it and no more fly away door! 😊

Received your dm @topgun2 Bill, I responded and invited John @jd1923

Sorry let me clarify John. I always fill up the freshwater tank and use the water pump for everyday use, even when at full hookup campsites. Why I do this is a discussion for another day! 😊 In this mode, when the water pump starts sucking air, the SeeLevel shows still 13% left in the tank. On the other hand, when I drain the freshwater tank by opening the valve like in THIS video, it drains 100%, ie SeeLevel shows “0”. This is obviously because the drain point is at the bottom of the tank. So my thinking is the water pump suction tube is off the bottom of my water tank, ie when it starts sucking air there is still approx. 13% water sitting on the bottom, like a few others have noted as well. Hope this makes sense! 😊

…….and with the water pump?

Is this when you use the water pump or when you drain it? Mine also drains to 0, but with the water pump it starts sucking air at 13%. My grey and black tanks also show 0 after draining/dumping

John, is this when you use the water pump or when you drain it? Mine also drains to 0, but with the water pump it starts sucking air at 13%. My grey and black tanks show 0 after draining/dumping.

John I think this is it…. Oliver 2025 Rallies 1. Lake Guntersville State Park Guntersville, AL April 30 - May 4, 2025 2. Texas Oliver Rally 2025 is set at Lake Mineral Wells State Park Oct 21, 2025 - Oct 23, 2025

And another one sucking air at around 13%, I was thinking on some Ollies the suction tube is off the bottom of the tank, but then why the magic number of 13%, this has me thinking now!

Thanks all, mine has never registered 0 using the water pump, like I said it will start slurping around 13% and I have had it perfectly level, and the front slightly raised. Only when I drain the tank will it drain to 0. So I’m thinking maybe the suction tube is off the bottom of the tank. Next time (probably tomorrow/Thursday since it’s shower day) when it starts sucking air I’ll drain it and see how much water is left.