Steph and Dud B Posted April 16, 2023 Posted April 16, 2023 We just got back from a 9-day, 2300 mile trip to OTT for warranty service and back. It was the first trip we've had with our new trailer that didn't uncover some new problem that needed to be fixed. Eggcelsior performed as expected! A great relief. It was also nice to see a bunch of other Ollie owners down in Hohenwald, either getting service or taking delivery. (Shout out to Merl and Heather!) Now, on to using our trailer instead of fixing it! (Well, almost. The city water connection has loosened up a bit. I'll need to figure out how to snug that up before our next trip, but that shouldn't be a big deal.) Our 2023 season has started! 2 Stephanie and Dudley from CT. 2022 LE2, Hull #1150: Eggcelsior. Tow vehicle: 2016 GMC Sierra 6.0 gas dually 4x4. Our Oliver journey: Steph and Dud B's RV Screed Where we've been RVing since 1999:
Moderators Mike and Carol Posted April 16, 2023 Moderators Posted April 16, 2023 19 minutes ago, Steph and Dud B said: We just got back from a 9-day, 2300 mile trip to OTT for warranty service and back. It was the first trip we've had with our new trailer that didn't uncover some new problem that needed to be fixed. Eggcelsior performed as expected! A great relief. It was also nice to see a bunch of other Ollie owners down in Hohenwald, either getting service or taking delivery. (Shout out to Merl and Heather!) Now, on to using our trailer instead of fixing it! (Well, almost. The city water connection has loosened up a bit. I'll need to figure out how to snug that up before our next trip, but that shouldn't be a big deal.) Our 2023 season has started! There will be trips where something falls off, loosens up, breaks off, wears out, etc. With some camping experience these events will seem routine, you’ll pull out a tool and make an adjustment, reattach something, tighten something else, etc, etc. On the city water connection, if I remember it takes a half inch Allen wrench that inserts into the fixture to tighten it up. It’s a larger Allen wrench than comes in sets, I think I got mine on Amazon for less that $10. Happy 2023 camping! Mike 2 2 Texas Hill Country | 2016 Elite II #135 | 2020 Ram 2500 6.7L
Moderators topgun2 Posted April 16, 2023 Moderators Posted April 16, 2023 10 minutes ago, Mike and Carol said: It’s a larger Allen wrench than comes in sets, I think I got mine on Amazon for less that $10. Like THIS After I purchased mine I have not had the need to use it even once - nice insurance though. Bill 2 2023 Ford F150 Lariat 3.5EB FX4 Max Towing, Max Payload, 2016 Oliver Elite II - Hull #117 "Twist" Near Asheville, NC
Moderators SeaDawg Posted April 17, 2023 Moderators Posted April 17, 2023 You are experienced campers, with previous trailers, so you know the drill I know you had the dexter recall. Don't remember what else. Enjoy the 2023 season! Looking forward to your photos. 1 2008 Ram 1500 4 × 4 2008 Oliver Elite, Hull #12 Florida and Western North Carolina, or wherever the truck goes.... 400 watts solar. DC compressor fridge. No inverter. 2 x 105 ah agm batteries . Life is good.
Moderator+ ScubaRx Posted April 17, 2023 Moderator+ Posted April 17, 2023 A 5/16" bolt has a head that is 1/2". Clamp it up in a pair of vice grips and use the bolt head to tighten the water connection. Personally, I bought the hex drives. I've used them on other peoples trailers. 4 Steve, Tali and our dog Rocky plus our beloved dogs 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
taylor.coyote Posted April 17, 2023 Posted April 17, 2023 For my education, where is this fastener located on the city water that needs the long 1/2" hex head wrench? 2016 Legacy Elite II, Twin Beds, Hull #124 Tow Vehicle: 2019 Ford F250 4x4 / Short Bed / Crew Cab / 6.7 Diesel Fieldbrook, Ca
Moderators Mike and Carol Posted April 17, 2023 Moderators Posted April 17, 2023 3 hours ago, taylor.coyote said: For my education, where is this fastener located on the city water that needs the long 1/2" hex head wrench? Look into your fresh and city water connectors (where the water goes in). You’ll see it’s 1/2” square. You just stick your Allen wrench in there and tighten (righty tighty). 2 Texas Hill Country | 2016 Elite II #135 | 2020 Ram 2500 6.7L
Moderator+ ScubaRx Posted April 17, 2023 Moderator+ Posted April 17, 2023 2 hours ago, Mike and Carol said: ...You’ll see it’s 1/2” square. You just stick your Allen wrench in there and tighten (righty tighty). 1/2" Hexagonal... 4 1 Steve, Tali and our dog Rocky plus our beloved dogs 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
Moderators Mike and Carol Posted April 17, 2023 Moderators Posted April 17, 2023 1 hour ago, ScubaRx said: 1/2" Hexagonal... That must be why you need a hex wrench! 4 Texas Hill Country | 2016 Elite II #135 | 2020 Ram 2500 6.7L
Steph and Dud B Posted April 17, 2023 Author Posted April 17, 2023 20 hours ago, SeaDawg said: You are experienced campers, with previous trailers, so you know the drill Yep, been down this road before. 20 hours ago, SeaDawg said: I know you had the dexter recall. Don't remember what else. Kept me busy last year. 20 hours ago, SeaDawg said: Enjoy the 2023 season! Looking forward to your photos. Just posted a trip report and photos on our blog. A short, but good, trip. A lot more camping to come this summer and we're retiring at the end of the year so, hopefully, we're just warming up! 1 Stephanie and Dudley from CT. 2022 LE2, Hull #1150: Eggcelsior. Tow vehicle: 2016 GMC Sierra 6.0 gas dually 4x4. Our Oliver journey: Steph and Dud B's RV Screed Where we've been RVing since 1999:
Moderators SeaDawg Posted April 18, 2023 Moderators Posted April 18, 2023 3 hours ago, Steph and Dud B said: A lot more camping to come this summer and we're retiring at the end of the year so, hopefully, we're just warming up! That's awesome. I hope you enjoy your retirement as much as we have.Well deserved, and now, time to explore, and enjoy the wonders. Do everything while you can. My motto. 1 2 2008 Ram 1500 4 × 4 2008 Oliver Elite, Hull #12 Florida and Western North Carolina, or wherever the truck goes.... 400 watts solar. DC compressor fridge. No inverter. 2 x 105 ah agm batteries . Life is good.
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