Successful dry-camping but Grounded by axles

[Steph and Dud B]

After a successful dry-camping trip to our favorite CT state park, where Eggcelsior performed above expectations (more about that in a minute) or new Ollie is grounded pending repairs. We got a phone call from Jason yesterday informing us that Dexter made a batch of bad axles in the last few months and that Dexter would be calling us Tuesday to arrange repairs. 

Only 12 new Ollies were built with this batch of NevRLube axles, so this is a very limited problem. I assume Jason has already called all the affected owners. Unfortunately, we're one of them. I have learned that this has been a bigger problem with Airstreams. According to an Airstream forum, several brand-new Airstreams had their wheels fall off while driving and Airstream suspended all deliveries while Dexter investigated. The issue has something to do with a faulty washer in the bearing assemblies and Dexter is sending new washers and arranging either service at a service center or a mobile tech to do the work. So, for now Eggcelsior sits at home. At least we got it here with all the wheels attached. 

On a brighter note, Eggcelsior did great at the state park. We were there for 4 nights/ 5 days. The holding tanks were plenty big enough. When we left, Fresh was at 38%, Grey was at 38%, and Black was at 31%. That was with us using the campground bathrooms during the day and only taking one shower each in the Ollie. As for power, we had a hard time even making a dent in the Lithium Platinum package. We'd watch TV, run a coffee maker, toaster oven, and hair dryer in the morning and only drop a few percent. With sunny days, we were back at 100% by mid-afternoon. Based on this trip, I figure we can stay at least 8 nights in a park with bathrooms without dumping. 

Now we wait to see what Dexter has to say and what it will do to our upcoming summer travel plans. 🤔

[mossemi]

On a positive note, it’s great that both Dexter and Oliver are being proactive about the issue.  I know you waited a long time to pickup the Eggcelsior and now you have to wait a little longer to use as you would like to,bummer.

Mossey

[topgun2]

Amazing what these "little" trailers can do!

Sorry to hear about the axles.  Hopefully "they" will get the situation taken care of soon so that you can get back to testing the limits.

Nice pics!  I didn't realize that Clam made a "red" one - thought that green and brown were the only colors even though they do make ice shelters in a number of colors.

Bill

[Guest]

It looks beautiful there! Good luck on the repair, hopefully they will get it done quickly. 
Kirk

[SeaDawg]

2 hours ago, Steph and Dud B said:

Now we wait to see what Dexter has to say and what it will do to our upcoming summer travel plans. 🤔

Glad you've made it this far without incident,  and I certainly hope Dexter is quick in response. 

Your evening campsite photo is calendar worthy, imo. Looks so tranquil. 

[Steph and Dud B]

5 hours ago, topgun2 said:

I didn't realize that Clam made a "red" one

The red (or blue) one is the Escape Sport model. Their website isn't really clear on the differences between models, but the Sport has the rain flaps for the add-on panels and the upper screen windows zip completely open for better airflow on hot days. We like the white roof for hot days, too.

[Steph and Dud B]

UPDATE: OTT connected me to Dexter and Dexter was excellent to work with. The problem was the NevrLube spindle washers. A batch of them were not heat treated properly and were brittle, which can lead to total bearing failure and wheel loss. Dexter overnighted new washers to me and I found a mobile tech to come out today (http://certifiedonsiterv.com/ if you need service in central CT). Eric, the tech, was excellent and made quick work of the repair. (Our washers looked fine. No damage done.) Ready for the next trip! 😃

[SeaDawg]

So glad to hear it!