OBI Dweller Review and Discussion

[Flettrich3]

Question, I’m thinking of putting the heavy duty ARK corner stabilizers on my dweller 13 … do i use the 25” or 33” model ? Can’t figure the length off my old ones

I have read through the discussion board, and have seen some use the 33" and others 25". I'm going with the ARK 33"

 

[Riviot]

I have read through the discussion board, and have seen some use the 33" and others 25". I'm going with the ARK 33"

They offer a 30" model. Wouldn't that be the ideal compromise'?

 

[PNWOutdoor]

They offer a 30" model. Wouldn't that be the ideal compromise'?

The 30” is the basic factory model, I’m upgrading to the heavy duty version / model that’s comes in 25” & 33” only.

 

[Riviot]

what is the preferred 2" hitch "mount bar" to get? I read to buy the Rhino brand but they sell many types and styles. Looking for a link to a product purchase ideally. Apologies for the baby-feeding request but this is my first experience with towing.

 

[PNWOutdoor]

I’m getting ready to update my batteries to Lithium (3), it seems the factory AGM batteries are wired in series, I’m assuming i need to wire the new lithium batteries in parallel. Any tip on re-wiring into the block / inverter ?

 

[gendlert]

I’m getting ready to update my batteries to Lithium (3), it seems the factory AGM batteries are wired in series, I’m assuming i need to wire the new lithium batteries in parallel. Any tip on re-wiring into the block / inverter ?

The stock batteries are definitely wired in parallel. You have 3x12V 100Ah batteries with 12V 300Ah output. Series would make 3x12V=36V with 100Ah output. So just use the wiring from the AGM for your Li set. You'll need to adjust the settings on your solar controller and charger/inverter to account for the slight change in voltage levels with Li, but the rest is plug and play. The renogy manuals have the directions in there (but they're terrible), so reach out if you need setting assistance, or chat with the Renogy customer service folks. They're actually helpful.

Check out my post #517 for additional details.

 

[leosgarza]

I couldn’t find what size I used but I got it direct from https://www.equalizerhitch.com. You should be able to find one based on gvw. I had no issues with installing the mchitch. However I did have to move the dolly wheel jack back but think I will go to an electric jack centered.


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The shaft bolt of the receiver portion of the Mchitch is very long, around 3 inches did that affect the installation?

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[Flettrich3]

Good Morning! Quick question has anybody else had a cracked led marker lights. I have three cracked lights and have never used this trailer yet. Does anybody know how these could be replaced the lenses only? I've searched for these I can't find them anywhere.

 

[Riviot]

Has anyone tried test-fitting on of these Stromberg rail mounted bike rack hitches?

 

[EWilli150]

Has anyone tried test-fitting on of these Stromberg rail mounted bike rack hitches?

Interesting. I have a 1Up bike rack I'm trying to figure how to attach to me Dweller 13 without a custom hitch. Like to see how this works out.

 

[AMMO461]

Equal-i-zer is installed, might have to lose the front mud flap, but it all fits and tows 100% better now on my Tacoma, no more squatting at all. Next are the Monroe shocks. Might have the WD a little over adjusted rn, but it's late and I didn't have the water tanks filled up.

Do you happen to remember the height of the D13 Hitch when you leveled and measured it? We are installing the same WDH on our 2021 Tacoma Off-road. Much appreciated if you can remember. And how many washers did you end up with on the button. I currently have 6 on there but am still in the measurement/torquing phase.

 

[Flettrich3]

Just received our Dweller 13. Here is a little Tour.

 

[Riviot]

Can those ARK heavy-duty legs be used to actually lift the trailer? Not necessarily high or even completely off the ground, but enough on one side to change a tire perhaps? I mean what's the real appeal otherwise?

 

[Flettrich3]

Can those ARK heavy-duty legs be used to actually lift the trailer? Not necessarily high or even completely off the ground, but enough on one side to change a tire perhaps? I mean what's the real appeal otherwise?

 

[leosgarza]

I love the heavy duty ark corner steadies jacks, I use them to completely level the RV all the time. You can't do them on the installed stabilizer. This past weekend we used the front jacks to help with lifting the front end over a 15 inch extension from touching the ground. I used them to completely hold the front end of Dwellar 15 to be able to put some block under the front trailer jack.

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