@henderson.341 Attached is a PDF with the details of my tongue mount for the 1Up bike rack. After several years, I can say there is nothing I would change. It has worked out great. The only additional change I made was mounting a pair of hooks on the upper receiver to hang cables, hoses and/or keys.
OBI Dweller Review and Discussion
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@henderson.341 Attached is a PDF with the details of my tongue mount for the 1Up bike rack. After several years, I can say there is nothing I would change. It has worked out great. The only additional change I made was mounting a pair of hooks on the upper receiver to hang cables, hoses and/or keys.
Very clever. Great use of space. How's the ventilation for the fridge?
I have a D15 that rides about 2" lower on the campside, probably due to weight distribution of the trailer.
Does anyone know if there are adjustments to the independent suspension that can be made to correct this? I have Monroe 66440 shocks and they are not adjustable from what I understand.
Does anyone know if there are adjustments to the independent suspension that can be made to correct this? I have Monroe 66440 shocks and they are not adjustable from what I understand.
That's weird, and 2" is a lot. Did you stuff a bunch of stuff on the passenger side? The tanks are all center line. Batteries? only one propane tank? Storage empty on driver side? Tool box over loaded to one side?
2" I'm wondering if you have a bad spring on that sides suspension.
Shocks will not help with load balancing.
I was down at the Idaho Off Road Expo yesterday, small but fun.
The local off road camper sales place was there. They have a pretty good selection of stuff. Anyway.
They had the new Opus's. Opus picked up the Dweller 13 and 15's. They are literally our trailers.
So good news if you need stuff. Bas news the finishes are all different. But that said I'm glad to see the units out there.
To many real differences to list but some the high lights.
Things I liked:
- wood interior cabinetry, I like it well made and the latches were nice (seen some on line were the latches were not positive latched just passive).
- interior sink and cook top.
- bar counter more usable as prep space
- True roof mount AC
- strait pull kitchen, allows for another storage area pull out. This is thanks to the ac being roof mount.
- rear bumper mount jerry can.
Things I didn't like:
- black tank (small) vs cassette, I've grown to really like the cassette.
- power top, seems more $ for no reason and one complex thing to break.
- shower has a canvas cover for the drawer space vs doors.
- front rock protector is canvas stuff vs true panel.
- 2x spare tire carrier. Un-needed weight imho, on the 13' I fear that and the jerry can may add to sway issues like the 15's have.
Kinda wish we could change the name of this master thread to include the Opus, keep the knowledge all in one place.
The local off road camper sales place was there. They have a pretty good selection of stuff. Anyway.
They had the new Opus's. Opus picked up the Dweller 13 and 15's. They are literally our trailers.
So good news if you need stuff. Bas news the finishes are all different. But that said I'm glad to see the units out there.
To many real differences to list but some the high lights.
Things I liked:
- wood interior cabinetry, I like it well made and the latches were nice (seen some on line were the latches were not positive latched just passive).
- interior sink and cook top.
- bar counter more usable as prep space
- True roof mount AC
- strait pull kitchen, allows for another storage area pull out. This is thanks to the ac being roof mount.
- rear bumper mount jerry can.
Things I didn't like:
- black tank (small) vs cassette, I've grown to really like the cassette.
- power top, seems more $ for no reason and one complex thing to break.
- shower has a canvas cover for the drawer space vs doors.
- front rock protector is canvas stuff vs true panel.
- 2x spare tire carrier. Un-needed weight imho, on the 13' I fear that and the jerry can may add to sway issues like the 15's have.
Kinda wish we could change the name of this master thread to include the Opus, keep the knowledge all in one place.
Singler3360
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Really good to know about the Opus. I'm in a Conqueror UEV-14 (USA) and so Dwellers and now this Opus has been relevant. Thanks for the post.
With some recent shoulder and spine issues, I lowered the latches on the poptop so that I could access them from the ground without a ladder. I also welded on a lug nut to the inside push bar so that I would leverage it up with a ratcheting cheater bar. I had seriously contemplated an aftermarket electric assist but could not find one available in North America. I wonder if Opus could help?
With some recent shoulder and spine issues, I lowered the latches on the poptop so that I could access them from the ground without a ladder. I also welded on a lug nut to the inside push bar so that I would leverage it up with a ratcheting cheater bar. I had seriously contemplated an aftermarket electric assist but could not find one available in North America. I wonder if Opus could help?
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It looks like my current RV goes away this week and I'll be able to get in to a used Dweller very soon.
There are 3 good options for me.
Here is my question for the experienced 'Dwellers'.
Exact same modifications and same price, would you take option A.) that is new and unused and stored indoors that got nearly all of the RoA mods, done by the owner, or B.) a used but well taken care of Dweller that went through the entire PDI and mod process actually from RoA (with the accompanying new price).
Is the RoA PDI and maybe more subtle mods so valuable to maybe drive further, buy it used, and maybe even pay a bit more? Or better to just take the brand new one with nearly the exact same mods (it's missing the extra bunk which I don't need & the indoor frig).
Thoughts?
There are 3 good options for me.
Here is my question for the experienced 'Dwellers'.
Exact same modifications and same price, would you take option A.) that is new and unused and stored indoors that got nearly all of the RoA mods, done by the owner, or B.) a used but well taken care of Dweller that went through the entire PDI and mod process actually from RoA (with the accompanying new price).
Is the RoA PDI and maybe more subtle mods so valuable to maybe drive further, buy it used, and maybe even pay a bit more? Or better to just take the brand new one with nearly the exact same mods (it's missing the extra bunk which I don't need & the indoor frig).
Thoughts?
Singler3360
Active member
I contacted Opus and they said no.
Singler3360
Active member
I suppose it would depend on how you feel about the owner (option A). I will say that my buying experience with ROA was very good and their post-sales support has been good.
I'll second that. I bought a D13 from ROA about 1.5 years ago with a lot of their in-house mods. It's been fantastic with only a couple of minor issues that could be addressed over the phone. ROA was always quick to respond to help me solve some minor issues. It's worth going the extra distance to get it from them. I drove 700 miles to get my Dweller from them.
It won’t keep up in 110 deg, or even 100+ really but it has worked for me.
I find you have to turn it on max. I’m not at my camper, but on the AC control button there’s a selector that will toggle higher settings.
Mine blows super cold when set.
