jd1923
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31 minutes ago, Wandering Sagebrush said:
The hand piece has the female side.
https://www.amazon.com/OFFO-Converter-Coupling-Bathroom-Plumbing/dp/B0CZ46SVY9/?th=1
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I only asked re the front logo, but both would be nice! Striping can be anything or going without works.
Are new Olivers delivered without the front Oliver logo? I did notice looking at the Texas Rally pics that 5-6 hulls had no front logo. The big round white front looks bare without one!
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3 hours ago, CRM said:
Strange... I was able to buy a full set of decals a couple of years ago.
You would think and they certainly should be available! I'm wanting to get the exterior of our hull looking good again! I guess I can add custom artwork like many have done but I like to restore vehicles back to factory stock condition.
I was told exactly this: "The graphics are not available. A sign shop or graphic shop should be able to take a photo and recreate the graphics; I do not have a file that I can send you."
I questioned this answer, to no avail. So I'm supposed to take a picture of my 10-year-old faded graphic, missing sections have peeled off, and somehow create new artwork!
If anybody has Oliver artwork files for the front logo and rear-side label "Oliver Legacy Elite II" I would greatly appreciate it.
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5 hours ago, Wandering Sagebrush said:
Does anyone have a source, or knows who made it?
I believe it's a Scandvik. On ours the screw-on part cracked, likely from over-tightening. This is s good replacement:
https://www.amazon.com/dp/B00AJVE86M/
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I was told by one Oliver owner, at the Texas 2024 Rally, that his wife insisted their Dometic Penguin II ran on, with fan ON, running all night (this model in Auto mode will turn the fan on-&-off with the compressor). Reason was, she would wake when it turned back on. Good for her, since we with our windows open had to hear their A/C all night long (and all day for that matter)!
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On 10/22/2025 at 5:27 AM, Gliddenwoods said:
I have determined that two of the open holes of the three missing Dexter equalizer zerk have little/no remaining threads.
It's just hard to imagine how this happened. The grease fittings on the equalizers I removed were in there solid. The one fitting I removed (so that I could measure threads for you) had threads 5/16" in length. I had to turn it 4-5 revolutions to remove it.
I replaced the originals (one is pictured on page 1 of this thread) because the center bushings were very worn after 7 years of use (with weak springs and lose wet-bolts). No reason for grease fittings to wear and inside the suspension hanger they are quite protected from damage. Who knows why? But it is what it is.
I purchased two of these:
https://www.etrailer.com/Trailer-Suspension-Parts/Dexter/013-144-03.html-
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1 hour ago, Steve and MA said:
We counted 45 Olivers camped this morning.
Miss you guys! Was fun last year and should be bigger and better for y’all this year!
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11 hours ago, Snackchaser said:
But you saved a lot more on the installation cost by replacing it with another Xantrex because they didn't have to fit a different sized display or make wiring changes.
You don't really need a display on inverter/charger systems.
After replacing our Xantrex with the Victron Multiplus, we covered up the hole where the Xantrex switch was with artwork! It's all about readings on the apps! 😎
The App is showing the Victron in Power-Assist mode. I've set incoming amperage for a 15A (household circuit). So to run the A/C, the Victron is inverting the net required power supplied by the LiFePO4 batteries.
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2 hours ago, katanapilot said:
These units are available online for much less and as @jd1923 said - the more capable and robust Victron Multiplus II is even less. Given Xantrex's response to you - I'm a bit surprised you didn't consider other options.
Learning about this kind-a stuff is why we have this Forum!
These links are from the Xantrex and Victron "Stores" on Amazon. The Xantrex is $635 less and I cannot believe the price on the Victron, $100 less than I paid July 2024!
Get your money back?
https://www.amazon.com/Xantrex-818-3010-Freedom-Inverter-Charger/dp/B08C1VRWZL
https://www.amazon.com/Victron-Energy-MultiPlus-II-Inverter-120A-50A/dp/B0BZV91KW4/?th=1
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4 hours ago, Gliddenwoods said:
lower the equalizer
If you cannot screw them as mounted.
And if you do remove any suspension bolts, be on level ground first. If not the equalizer may not want to go back in the direction it came from. 😎
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9 hours ago, Happy Couple said:
We just replaced our Freedom XC PRO 3000 inverter because of an error code 08. We have a 2022 Elite II which has bot seen very much use since we purchased it. Our mechanic did a hard reset based on Xantrex's instruction but it still did not function. The unit had to be replaced, cost for the unit was $2,142.79, not including labor. We reached out to Oliver and they reached out to Xantrex for some compensation, unfortunately Xantrex said the warranty was only for two years. I tried to explain that the unit did not have two years of use, but Xantrex would not provide any $ support.
Please do not do this! The better Victron Multiplus II is exactly half this cost, with better functionality and reliability!
There are several threads here re failures of this brand inverter-charger.
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5 hours ago, Gliddenwoods said:
Have you done this? Has anybody else?
Yes, see link below! You're Welcome! 🤣
I can understand that full-timers must get service on the road, but having service done on the road is not a good idea if at all possible to avoid! Hence your situation. I do 98% of my work myself, out of my garage, and it bothers me to have someone else touch my prize possessions, those who generally do not care! 🤣
Given service "mostly while traveling" you cannot go back to ask them to correct their work. Simply buy the correct grease fittings and get them installed.
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6 hours ago, Gliddenwoods said:
Please do measure the thread size and pitch as offered. Thank-you.
I removed a Zerk fitting from the Dexter EZ Flex equalizer that OTT installed in our hull during service in 2018 (they should still be the same).
The four (4) grease fittings that fit the EZ Flex equalizers are 45-angle with 1/4"-28 threads. This Amazon link shows the correct size and shape (taller post style), but not sure of the quality of this product (but likely a fine replacement):
https://www.amazon.com/Plews-11-105-Grease-Fitting/dp/B000SL2M0M/
I needed the same kind for the wet-bolts Alcan supplied and I ordered Dorman AutoGrade 1/4-28 Inch Grease Fitting - 852-703 from O'Reilly's.
6 hours ago, Ronbrink said:The majority were SAE 1/4-28, but a few were Metric M6x1mm.
Ron is correct. The fittings for the equalizers are as spec'd above. The fittings for the wet-bolts are the smaller straight M6x1mm fittings (turn with an 8mm wrench).
2 hours ago, topgun2 said:I'd remove one of the zerks from the other EZ Flex, clean it and take it to the local NAPA store.
This would work if you have an old-school local Napa that's been around for decades with the old-timers still working! When I ordered mine from O'Reilly's the sales person wanted to show me the assortment kits. They had 10 different assortments, none of what I needed and she had no idea!
12 hours ago, ScubaRx said:to properly replace the zerks, you will have to drop the equalizer
This may be true! And if you must do so, after removing both wheels on one side, TV attached for safety, just remove the equalizer center bolt and drop both axles enough to clear the top of the equalizer. Do NOT remove the wet-bolts as you will have trouble re-aligning them to remount!
If it was me, and you are also very good with your hands and wrenching, I would try to thread the new fittings in without disassembly! You still want the wheels off to get your body closer to the work. Using your fingers get the new fitting started. Then with the smallest open-ended 10mm wrench you have, start to tighten. You must tighten as far as the wrench can go in the small opening, then turn the wrench upside down which changes the angle of the head of the wrench. Keep flipping the wrench over and over and be patient! 😎
I believe these are prone to falling out because the installers point the fittings outward and they are not tightened down to the base. Therefore they are not torqued in place, the threads are basically lose to start!
1 hour ago, Steph and Dud B said:I'd be suspicious of the RV shops that did your prior lube service, too. Unless the zerks just fell out after the last service, this is something they would have noticed if they did the work and should have told you about (or offered to fix).
Given you job-out this kind of work...
Buy your new fittings, take parts and trailer to your service shop and ask them to install them! They should offer to do this at no charge, given you have used their services regularly and yes, they should have tightened them or made you aware they were missing!-
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4 hours ago, Gliddenwoods said:
Any thoughts, advice...
The Dexter EZ Flex always comes with two Zerk grease fittings (by design, one for each lever)! Also, your left and right side equalizers must be the same!
This is NOT an OTT Service issue, no reason for a Service Ticket or warranty claim.
Instead of thought spent in how this might have happened, you merely need to purchase the two missing fittings ($10 +/-) and screw them into place! 😎
I have recently removed the OEM suspension from our Oliver and have these parts, EX Flex Equalizers included, in my shed. If you'd like I would measure the thread size and pitch of the required grease fittings and let you know the correct parts to purchase.
Just let me know. Best wishes, JD
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24 minutes ago, CRM said:
Got one on the way, and it was free shipping too!.
Good for you! My shopping cart is $1,202 (AZ sales tax is higher). Didn’t pull the trigger yet…
Thanksgiving will be here soon enough! 😂
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17 minutes ago, CRM said:
Now it's just getting too hard not to buy one. I think I'm going to be extra nice to the wife today!
I chatted, then emailed with Turbro Customer Service. They were quite responsive, with same-day replies. I tried to get them to price-match the white one to the price on the black model, but to NO-avail! They were nice about it though.
They have a "12th Anniversary" sale with a day counter, now showing 14 days ('til Sunday Nov 2nd?). The $400-off promo could end at anytime, but is likely part of their anniversary sale.
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On 10/2/2025 at 4:11 PM, Ollie-Haus said:
I think she and you will love it in multiple applications. Very quick and responsive and a cinch to clean and stow.
We do! Chris has used it at home several times and we took it on our recent trip.
First time out, I kept it in it's retail packaging sitting on the rear bench seat of the TV. We setup a cooking table near the AC power outlet on the side of the Oliver. Cooking takes very little SOC on inverter and LiFePO4 batteries.
I decided to get waterproof case for it. Not like me to spend so much on a case (just this one time)! This case fits the single-burner Duxtop Induction Cooktop nicely. With this case, we can load it anywhere in the back of our open truck bed or it can be left out at the campsite overnight in the rain. This is one high-quality case:
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On 8/11/2025 at 3:29 PM, jd1923 said:
They just changed the Promo Code to 20% OFF!
The Turbro Greenland is now $1,200 plus tax.
The Turbro Greenland now has a $400 promo code. This brings the model down to $1,099!
If you select the model with the black outside cover, it's priced $100 lower! Total price comes to $999!
How would a black one look up top? Too bad the white one isn't priced the same! 🤣
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2 hours ago, Mike and Carol said:
except for the chips on the lower front
Ours has chips on the upper front too!
But it's not really too bad upper or lower after all these years.
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14 hours ago, Snackchaser said:
requires monitoring for an “energized ground.”
Not being a theory guy, can somebody give a real example of this? (an Energized Ground) Maybe Geoff?
Also, I’ve never heard of retroactive code enforcement. My home was to code in 1980, not today! And unless I file permitting to remodel something it can exist as built grand-fathered.
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3 hours ago, CRM said:
where power is on the ground wire.
I’m trying to think of a scenario where this is possible. The possibility of power to ground is the reason why circuits are protected by fuses or breakers!
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Not sure, we have the Fiamma awning. Given you have a new crank, it must be the gearing on the awning, that the crank connects to is damaged in some way. Suggest you remove the crank again and inspect inside.
With the crank off, can the awning be pull out manually? Something is keeping it from coming out.
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2 hours ago, topgun2 said:
During the 2008 recession when Oliver stopped producing travel trailers, Oliver was the only company (that I know of) that never laid off any of its employees.
Sign of a good family-oriented company! (Motorola did the same during the Great Depression! They cut hours, not family members.) 😂
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Oliver Decals
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I get it for sure. Take a look at our "nose logo." There's a small section of the decal missing bottom-right that came off with my pressure washer. I don't get too close to the logo anymore when washing. 🤣
My side stripes are in like new condition, whether you like them or not. Given the two-tone color of my truck with gray lower sections, I like that the graphics on our Oliver are in gray & black. The logo and striping complement the colors of our truck.
So perhaps our future is in getting a new proper front logo in gray & black, or perhaps I strip it off and shine up a big naked nose front of our hull?
Thanks Bill @topgun2 for looking into this! 😂