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Here is the Cp plus manual (2023 version - yours may be different). Although resetting is a recommended step, it has never resolved my CP plus issues. CP Plus Manual.pdf

I have had this problem on and off. First time was a wiring problem from the factory which was resolved. With that resolved, if you forget that the inverter is off and you are not on shore power, of course, you wont see the ac unit. I find that sometimes it takes awhile after the inverter is on for the ac to "reappear". Must say i havent figured it out yet since it comes and goes. Certaintly a communication error is suspect and probably a connection or wiring issue up in the ac since the furnace and water heater are reliably present in cp plus.

In 2023 (I assume it was the same in 2022) I purchased the optional 230-watt Zamp portable panel from Oliver with the trailer to add to my two 200W panels on the roof. I think 2023 was the last year they offered this panel and I believe Zamp moved toward smaller panels. The 230W suitcase is a bit of a beast to lug around, so I don't use it all the time. Of course, this plugs into the side port that you mention. Interestingly, because you can direct the portable panel toward the sun, it will often supply as many watts as the two roof top panels combined.

Yes, yes, yes. We have a composting toilet and actually carry 35 gallons of extra water. Preferred camping times are spring before school is out and fall after school is in session. We do about 7 trips per year now but are rarely out more than 5 nights. Short trips keep it simple.

We find it reasonably easy to escape crowds but it depends on your style and setup. A few of our rules that have led to success. We almost never camp on friday and saturday nights. We rarely hook up to anything ( water, electricity, etc). With these two alone we find crowds are easy to avoid. We purchased in 2023 and it was pricey then but its all a matter of perspective. Alot less than a class a, b or c and we already had our tow vehicle. So all in all the quality and manufacturer support structure make it worthwhile for us.

JD beat me to it on this one. I traveled a couple hundred miles in Wisconsin hill country today. The steep downhills would have had me braking frequently to stay close to the speed limit. Instead i flipped on the exhaust brake and didnt need to touch the brakes even once and i wasnt even towing this time. When towing the benefit is even much more. I cant overstate how valuable this feature is in the hills and mountains.

While this does not answer your specific question, many of us prefer to eliminate all those issues you list by simply going with a 3/4 ton truck. Such a truck also eliminates the need for a weight distributing hitch and gives more payload capacity. Its simple and provides more confidence on the road.

The originals are uncomfortable and i have considered replacing for that reason alone. Ours look a bit too good yet for me to spring for it. Pass the ketchup, please. 😉

Boys night out?

Hmmm. I think you are entering the realm of Oliver service and an authorized Truma service center. It seems this error code is unusual or there would be alot more responses to this thread by now.

You probably already know this but that error code relates to fuel or power supply issue. The suggested remedy is a system reset.

I don't know, but i sure would be annoyed with a Rivian tailgating me the whole trip.😂

Yes, it is kind of expensive for nonresidents for what is offered. Hope you enjoy it though. The view of the Wisconsin River meeting the Mississippi River is a highlight. Plan on just sitting there for an hour or two to contemplate life. A bag of fresh cheese curds paired with a glass of wine or beer will enhance the experience.

After reading this thread and some of my own struggles, it seems like a lighted scope is a good idea for the Oliver kit. I know there have been recommendations listed before. Can anyone point me in the right direction?

Guess its probably an issue of funding. The campsites tend to be spaced further apart than those of other states providing privacy but more difficult to run water lines to.