Moderators mossemi Posted June 20, 2023 Moderators Share Posted June 20, 2023 The solar panel mounting points would be more important to me than the pre-wiring. I wonder if that is still being installed during a non solar build. Mossey 3 Mike and Krunch Lutz, FL 2017 LEII #193 “the dog house” Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rich.dev Posted June 20, 2023 Share Posted June 20, 2023 58 minutes ago, mossemi said: The solar panel mounting points would be more important to me than the pre-wiring. I wonder if that is still being installed during a non solar build. Unless it's changed since September 2022, I was advised there are anchor points in the hull for solar panels even if you don't get solar during production. 4 2023 Elite II, Hull# 1386, Lithium Platinum Package (640AH, 400W Solar, 3000W Xantrex Inverter) Truma water heater & AC TV: 2024 Silverado 2500HD 6.6L 10-Speed Allison Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Moderators SeaDawg Posted June 20, 2023 Moderators Share Posted June 20, 2023 41 minutes ago, rich.dev said: Unless it's changed since September 2022, I was advised there are anchor points in the hull for solar panels even if you don't get solar during production. I hope that is so. 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. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Geronimo John Posted June 21, 2023 Share Posted June 21, 2023 13 hours ago, rich.dev said: The only option I was offered, was that they could add a solar port on the side of the trailer for a suitcase solar panel if I was not getting any other solar package. Several of us have gone down this path. Some have used two each 100 watt solar suit cases. Some, like myself, have gone the single 200 watt unit. I sure wished I had listened and use the two smaller ones. Just a hint my friends..... GJ 1 TV: 2019 F-150 SuperCrew Lariat, 3.5L EcoBoost, Max Tow, FX-4, Rear Locker OLLIE: 2018 OE2 Hull 342, Twin Bed. OLLIE DIY’s: Timken Bearings, BB LiFePO4's, Victron 712 Smart, 350 Amp Master Switch, Houghton 3400, Victron Orion DC - DC, 3000-Watt Renogy Inverter, P.D. 60-amp Converter, Frig Dual Exhaust Fans, Kitchen Drawer Straps. TV DIY’s: 2 5/16" Anderson System, Nitto recon’s, Firestone Rear Air Bags, Bilstein 5100’s, Mud Flaps & Weather Tech all, installed Ham Radio (WH6JPR). Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rich.dev Posted June 22, 2023 Share Posted June 22, 2023 19 hours ago, Geronimo John said: I sure wished I had listened and use the two smaller ones Curious, why 2 x 100W as apposed to 1 x 200W? 2023 Elite II, Hull# 1386, Lithium Platinum Package (640AH, 400W Solar, 3000W Xantrex Inverter) Truma water heater & AC TV: 2024 Silverado 2500HD 6.6L 10-Speed Allison Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Moderators SeaDawg Posted June 22, 2023 Moderators Share Posted June 22, 2023 100 w panels we have are relatively light and smaller and easier to handle. I can easily lift one with one hand. (Makes chasing the sun around a lot easier...) 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. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Geronimo John Posted June 22, 2023 Share Posted June 22, 2023 4 hours ago, rich.dev said: Curious, why 2 x 100W as apposed to 1 x 200W? Spot on SeaDawg. My primary reason is that I have more options to transport two smaller ones than one larger one. Either way, I prefer not to have stuff on the roof of our Ollie as we put a lot of miles on her each summer. Tucked away under my F-150 Retrax bed cover it causes no wind resistance. GJ 3 TV: 2019 F-150 SuperCrew Lariat, 3.5L EcoBoost, Max Tow, FX-4, Rear Locker OLLIE: 2018 OE2 Hull 342, Twin Bed. OLLIE DIY’s: Timken Bearings, BB LiFePO4's, Victron 712 Smart, 350 Amp Master Switch, Houghton 3400, Victron Orion DC - DC, 3000-Watt Renogy Inverter, P.D. 60-amp Converter, Frig Dual Exhaust Fans, Kitchen Drawer Straps. TV DIY’s: 2 5/16" Anderson System, Nitto recon’s, Firestone Rear Air Bags, Bilstein 5100’s, Mud Flaps & Weather Tech all, installed Ham Radio (WH6JPR). Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MAX Burner Posted June 22, 2023 Share Posted June 22, 2023 On 6/20/2023 at 11:08 PM, Geronimo John said: Some, like myself, have gone the single 200 watt unit. We went with the single 200W Renology unit also - kinda heavy, no? Art, Diane, Magnus & Oscar (double-Aaarrf!) 2022 TUNDRA 2017 LE II; Hull #226 "Casablanca" HAM call-sign: W0ABX Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Moderator+ ScubaRx Posted May 13 Moderator+ Share Posted May 13 On 6/20/2023 at 2:20 PM, rich.dev said: Unless it's changed since September 2022, I was advised there are anchor points in the hull for solar panels even if you don't get solar during production. The in-hull anchor plates were still there, but since they're now using a completely different panel, the plates are in the wrong spots. The old panels are too short to easily use them where the old mounts were installed. Steve, Tali and our dog Rocky plus our beloved Storm, Maggie, Lucy 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...
rich.dev Posted May 13 Share Posted May 13 20 minutes ago, ScubaRx said: The in-hull anchor plates were still there, but since they're now using a completely different panel, the plates are in the wrong spots. The old panels are too short to easily use them where the old mounts were installed. Correct, the plates are now spaced to fit the 2 x 200w Newpowa solar panels. 2023 Elite II, Hull# 1386, Lithium Platinum Package (640AH, 400W Solar, 3000W Xantrex Inverter) Truma water heater & AC TV: 2024 Silverado 2500HD 6.6L 10-Speed Allison Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
HDRider Posted May 13 Share Posted May 13 On 6/15/2023 at 8:12 AM, John E Davies said: regular servicing, a warning sign that you need to relube is creaks or pops when making tight turns. This forum, and you sir, rock. I had called Oliver service after hearing such a noise. I never heard back from them and forgot about it until I read this. I was hearing the "creaks and pops". I just lubed the 12 zerks. Thanks so much 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...
DaveAndBecky_NorthernMI Posted May 13 Share Posted May 13 1 hour ago, HDRider said: This forum, and you sir, rock. I had called Oliver service after hearing such a noise. I never heard back from them and forgot about it until I read this. I was hearing the "creaks and pops". I just lubed the 12 zerks. Thanks so much @HDRider FWIW there are 16 zerks on my 2022 #1047. There are two on each side where suspension attaches to frame that are easy to miss. 1 2022 Oliver Elite II Hull#1047 "Saunter" 2014 VW Touareg TDI Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
HDRider Posted May 13 Share Posted May 13 3 hours ago, DaveAndBecky_NorthernMI said: @HDRider FWIW there are 16 zerks on my 2022 #1047. There are two on each side where suspension attaches to frame that are easy to miss. I hit these on both sides. What did I miss? 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...
MAX Burner Posted May 13 Share Posted May 13 (edited) There are two more Zerks fittings in the center EZ-Flex mount on the frame - one facing fore, one aft, here's a couple pix to orient your perspective: Above pic show the forward facing Zerk... Above pic show aft facing Zerk... FYI: There's 8 zerks per side on our 2017 OTT... Edited May 13 by MAX Burner 2 3 Art, Diane, Magnus & Oscar (double-Aaarrf!) 2022 TUNDRA 2017 LE II; Hull #226 "Casablanca" HAM call-sign: W0ABX Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
HDRider Posted May 13 Share Posted May 13 (edited) Mike just sent me this. Great pic. Not sure what manual that is in. I could not find it. Edited May 13 by HDRider 2 4 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...
Geronimo John Posted May 14 Share Posted May 14 8 hours ago, MAX Burner said: Above pic show aft facing Zerk... FYI: There's 8 zerks per side on our 2017 OTT.. Also not the use of zerk caps. Very good way to keep junk out of the grease fittings. 🙂 2 TV: 2019 F-150 SuperCrew Lariat, 3.5L EcoBoost, Max Tow, FX-4, Rear Locker OLLIE: 2018 OE2 Hull 342, Twin Bed. OLLIE DIY’s: Timken Bearings, BB LiFePO4's, Victron 712 Smart, 350 Amp Master Switch, Houghton 3400, Victron Orion DC - DC, 3000-Watt Renogy Inverter, P.D. 60-amp Converter, Frig Dual Exhaust Fans, Kitchen Drawer Straps. TV DIY’s: 2 5/16" Anderson System, Nitto recon’s, Firestone Rear Air Bags, Bilstein 5100’s, Mud Flaps & Weather Tech all, installed Ham Radio (WH6JPR). Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Wandering Sagebrush Posted May 14 Share Posted May 14 @Geronimo John thanks for the reminder, I need to put my zerk caps on. 3 Hull #364 - The Roadrunner 2023 F350 CCLB SRW 6.7L Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jd1923 Posted May 14 Share Posted May 14 Also, you want to clean up all the excess grease after every lube job. You can see in the pics above how grease left there previously collects more dirt. In the pic below, clean Zerk caps were fitted on clean Zerks. 2 1 1 Chris & John in Prescott, AZ | 2016 EII #113 | '01 Ram 2500 Cummins! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ronbrink Posted May 14 Share Posted May 14 7 hours ago, Geronimo John said: Also not the use of zerk caps. Very good way to keep junk out of the grease fittings. 🙂 Nice tip GJ! 2 1 2020 OLEll, Twin, 579 2012 Silverado 1500 4x4 No installed solar, Renogy 40A DC-DC charger, 460Ah LFP battery bank/Victron SmartShunt, Hughes Autoformer, dual Lagun tables Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
John Welte Posted May 14 Share Posted May 14 9 hours ago, Wandering Sagebrush said: @Geronimo John thanks for the reminder, I need to put my zerk caps on. I found that some covers just wouldn't go on despite cleaning the area. Most did go on. Have you had that problem? John 1 John and Debbie, Beaverton, Oregon, 2017 Ford Expedition EL 4x4 3.5 liter Ecoboost, with heavy duty tow package. Hull #1290, twin bed with Truma package (a/c, furnace, hot water heater with electric antifreeze option), lithium pro package, picked up November 7, 2022 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Geronimo John Posted May 15 Share Posted May 15 15 hours ago, Ronbrink said: Nice tip GJ! Really cool idea of replacing your zerks with ones that all point towards you in the middle. Will make greasing easier and faster too. Are those 45 degree zerks? GJ 1 TV: 2019 F-150 SuperCrew Lariat, 3.5L EcoBoost, Max Tow, FX-4, Rear Locker OLLIE: 2018 OE2 Hull 342, Twin Bed. OLLIE DIY’s: Timken Bearings, BB LiFePO4's, Victron 712 Smart, 350 Amp Master Switch, Houghton 3400, Victron Orion DC - DC, 3000-Watt Renogy Inverter, P.D. 60-amp Converter, Frig Dual Exhaust Fans, Kitchen Drawer Straps. TV DIY’s: 2 5/16" Anderson System, Nitto recon’s, Firestone Rear Air Bags, Bilstein 5100’s, Mud Flaps & Weather Tech all, installed Ham Radio (WH6JPR). Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ronbrink Posted May 15 Share Posted May 15 6 hours ago, Geronimo John said: Really cool idea of replacing your zerks with ones that all point towards you in the middle. Will make greasing easier and faster too. Are those 45 degree zerks? GJ Yes, 45°. 1 2020 OLEll, Twin, 579 2012 Silverado 1500 4x4 No installed solar, Renogy 40A DC-DC charger, 460Ah LFP battery bank/Victron SmartShunt, Hughes Autoformer, dual Lagun tables Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Wandering Sagebrush Posted May 15 Share Posted May 15 19 hours ago, John Welte said: I found that some covers just wouldn't go on despite cleaning the area. Most did go on. Have you had that problem? John John, I haven’t got to it yet, but hope I don’t have troubles with any of them. Hull #364 - The Roadrunner 2023 F350 CCLB SRW 6.7L Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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