jpk323 Posted February 27, 2023 Share Posted February 27, 2023 On 10/11/2017 at 6:46 AM, Mike and Carol said: Matt, I’ve used Boerne RV Service and was happy with their work. Boerne RV Service, 125 Industrial Drive, Boerne, TX 78006 Excellent, that's near my Texas Base, thanks! 1 Jack and Kathryn 2022 LEII Hull 1260 - 2020 Ram 2500 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ollie Ollie in Free Posted September 28, 2023 Share Posted September 28, 2023 I just had an electrical system overhaul done by Royal Coach RV in Bakersfield, CA. They did an excellent job. 2 1 TV: 2008 F-350 Crew Cab, 6.4L diesel, 4WD, custom flatbed with storage boxes, Line-X underbody coating OLLIE: 2022 OE1 Hull 885, Lithium batteries (260AH), 230W solar panels, 2000W Pro inverter, Dometic AC w/Easy Start, Truma Tankless Comfort water heater Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Moderator+ ScubaRx Posted September 28, 2023 Moderator+ Share Posted September 28, 2023 2 hours ago, Ollie Ollie in Free said: I just had an electrical system overhaul done by Royal Coach RV in Bakersfield, CA. They did an excellent job. What had gone wrong that required an overhaul of the electrical system? Steve, Tali and our dog Rocky plus our beloved Storm, Lucy, Maggie and Reacher (all waiting at the Rainbow Bridge) 2008 Legacy Elite I - Outlaw Oliver, Hull #026 | 2014 Legacy Elite II - Outlaw Oliver, Hull #050 | 2022 Silverado High Country 3500HD SRW Diesel 4x4 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ollie Ollie in Free Posted September 29, 2023 Share Posted September 29, 2023 49 minutes ago, ScubaRx said: What had gone wrong that required an overhaul of the electrical system? My inverter wouldn't switch from battery to grid mode when I connected to shore power. The mechanic found that the neutral cable into the transfer switch had come completely loose, so the inverter in fact wasn't getting any shore power. It has been reconnected, snugged down tight, and so far, everything is working properly. 4 TV: 2008 F-350 Crew Cab, 6.4L diesel, 4WD, custom flatbed with storage boxes, Line-X underbody coating OLLIE: 2022 OE1 Hull 885, Lithium batteries (260AH), 230W solar panels, 2000W Pro inverter, Dometic AC w/Easy Start, Truma Tankless Comfort water heater Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Cameron Posted September 29, 2023 Share Posted September 29, 2023 I used Eagle Rock RV Service in Idaho Falls, ID for a lube and wheel bearings pack. They were great. 2 2021 Elite II #841, 2020 GMC Sierra 1500 AT4, 3.0 diesel Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
HDRider Posted September 30, 2023 Share Posted September 30, 2023 Are all this Oliver "qualified and reputable RV maintenance facilities" documented somewhere? That would be handy dandy info. Jeff & Cindy - NE Arkansas - 2023 Legacy Elite II - Twin Bed - Hull #1423 TV - 2015 Silverado 2500 Duramax 4x4 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Moderators topgun2 Posted September 30, 2023 Moderators Share Posted September 30, 2023 HDRIDER - As per the very first post in this thread by Matt Duncan, Oliver was/is in the process of collecting this information. To my knowledge - any names on this collected list have not been published to date. Bill 1 2023 Ford F150 Lariat 3.5EB FX4 Max Towing, Max Payload, 2016 Oliver Elite II - Hull #117 "Twist" Near Asheville, NC Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
HDRider Posted September 30, 2023 Share Posted September 30, 2023 1 hour ago, topgun2 said: HDRIDER - As per the very first post in this thread by Matt Duncan, Oliver was/is in the process of collecting this information. To my knowledge - any names on this collected list have not been published to date. Bill Starting in October 11, 2017 That is six years. How long should we wait? 1 Jeff & Cindy - NE Arkansas - 2023 Legacy Elite II - Twin Bed - Hull #1423 TV - 2015 Silverado 2500 Duramax 4x4 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Moderators topgun2 Posted September 30, 2023 Moderators Share Posted September 30, 2023 38 minutes ago, HDRider said: That is six years. How long should we wait? Well - I don't know. Since this list was being compiled from recommendations submitted by Oliver Owners and primarily submission was via the Forum I really don't see that many recommendations when scanning the thread. It should be a fairly simple matter to simply copy these names down if you're interested. Good luck! Bill 1 2023 Ford F150 Lariat 3.5EB FX4 Max Towing, Max Payload, 2016 Oliver Elite II - Hull #117 "Twist" Near Asheville, NC Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
LindaShields Posted November 19, 2023 Share Posted November 19, 2023 Loveland/Fort Collins Colorado We have twice used Nathan RV Service and Repair. He moved from Fort Collins to Weldona. Oliver recommended him. He has twice done maintainence on our Oliver.The first time he replaced the flooring. This time he replace the Automatic Transfer Switch which had failed. He is thorough and price was quite reasonable. He took plenty of time when we picked it up to answer our questions. He loves working on Olivers.. he said they make the best campers! Hope this helps someone. Linda OEII #111 8 2016 Oliver Elite 2 #111 Tow vehicle Porsche Cayenne 2008 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Cameron Posted May 9 Share Posted May 9 On 9/28/2023 at 10:13 PM, Cameron said: I used Eagle Rock RV Service in Idaho Falls, ID for a lube and wheel bearings pack. They were great. Well, now I have to give an amendment. Just took off my tires yesterday to grease the zerks. The street side torque was good. The curb side wheels were way over-torqued and the threads were stretched on some studs. Boo. I gotta replace them now. It was the last rig they worked on that day at this shop and wasn't finished till 5:30. My guess is that the technician was in a rush, was using an airgun, and just jammed those lug nuts on while thinking of going home. Another reason to try to do more and more maintenance myself, with the help of these forums of course! 1 1 2 2 2021 Elite II #841, 2020 GMC Sierra 1500 AT4, 3.0 diesel Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jd1923 Posted May 10 Share Posted May 10 On 5/9/2024 at 6:45 AM, Cameron said: The curb side wheels were way over-torqued and the threads were stretched on some studs. Boo. I gotta replace them now. Excellent of you to do the follow-up and to notice something this detailed. Many would not have noticed. A good check to see if they are truly deformed is to take a good nut from the other side (better yet a brand-new nut). If it threads nicely by hand the threads are good, if it gets stuck you know the rest. 2 Chris & John in Prescott, AZ | 2016 EII #113 | '01 Ram 2500 Cummins! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jd1923 Posted May 10 Share Posted May 10 This may be blasphemy to many of you, but I've been using a pneumatic impact wrench for decades when mounting rims, without manually checking torque. I have a quality impact wrench, very much like this one (wow mine was about $140, 35 years ago): Ingersoll Rand 2146Q1MAX 3/4-Inch Drive, Air Impact Wrench, Quiet, 2,000 ft-lbs Nut-busting torque, Maintenance Duty, Pistol Grip, Standard Anvil , Gray - Amazon.com First the "nut-busting torque" is for pulling nuts. The gun will not produce this torque when in righty-tighty position. Notice the 4 torque settings. I use the lowest setting when first mounting and get all lugs to this level (compressor set at 90 PSI). For automobiles or anything with 1/2" studs, I use the second setting as final torque. For 6-8 lug truck wheels the 3rd setting is good. I would not use the 4th setting for wheel lugs. Did that once by mistake when restoring our GX470 and broke a stud, and a round-trip to Napa to replace it. Torque settings are based on the strength of the steel (Grade 5, Grade 8, etc.), the bolt diameter and whether it's a coarse or fine thread bolt. There is recommended torque for every bolt. Problem is when for example rebuilding a truck suspension, you cannot fit a torque wrench on 2 out of 3 bolts. Maturing into the role of being a mechanic you get used to the feel of how tight is right. Love this Toyota guy! He taught me so much when restoring our GX, changing the CV axles, adding a 2" lift, etc. His catch phrase is "good-n-tight" which he says often, kidding in a German accent: Lexus GX470 Front Brake Upgrade - YouTube After mounting a rim, a few days or few miles later, I check the lugnuts again, this time by hand. Not using a torque wrench, but with a 24" long 3/4" breaker bar, 1/2" reducer with appropriate socket attached. I mount it about 90 degrees to the ground and push down with my foot. If it's a car, I just push down a little. On the 2500-series truck I put a bit of my weight on it. On occasion you find one or some that are somewhat looser and only those need a little more. If they all feel about the same, then you're good. Always recheck recent repair work at least visually. Another check I do on a regular basis is to rock the wheel. When parked flat, put your foot on the top of the wheel and push back and forth to rock the vehicle as hard as possible. Use your eyes and ears to notice anything. This is a simple check of lugs, bearings and other steering or suspension components. 1 Chris & John in Prescott, AZ | 2016 EII #113 | '01 Ram 2500 Cummins! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
theOrca Posted August 26 Share Posted August 26 (edited) This subject is of great interest to me as I am located in in Western Washington State. Hohenwald is a l-o-n-g way from me, and I am having some issues with a recent swap of the Penguin to FreshJet3 A/C's. For those who have an interest, Bretz RV in Liberty Lake, Washington still does not have a functional service department. Their Missoula, MT location does have a service department, but it has NO ONE there who has been trained by Oliver (on site or back at Hohenwald). Due to distance, I decided not to call Bretz at Nampa/Boise, ID. The whole concept of "distributed Oliver sales and service" will eventually depend on Oliver owners having confidence in the ability of their local "Joe's RV" not only being able to sell them an Oliver, but also be qualified to maintain it. (For a $110K trailer, that confidence will make or break a sales decision.) At this point, those of us in Washington State are seeing little reason to be confident of any of that. Edited Monday at 08:27 PM by theOrca 2 theOrca, 2020 Legacy Elite II, Twin, Hull 615 Tow Vehicle - 2016 Ram 1500, Hemi, 8 Speed with 1500# rear springs and Goodyear bags. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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