So an update - I did send #4019 back to the seller and bought a New In the Box 6-11438 VL BB #4017 that should be here Monday.
I like my oil Burner #4014 2331250 but the engine has the same ‘quiet’ sounds yet the tender seems maybe a little louder than #4019. Either way I’m keeping it and hope for a baffle option someday
And I do like the gloss black finish. It matches my VL N&W Class A 🤷♂️