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Im sure someone has done this already but I thought I would share this anyway. This is a bad video and I know it but I hadn't planned to post it. I made it for a friend with an Oliver who wanted to do something similar. So take it with a grain of salt. Bill https://youtu.be/wywtsGDUK1I

Got an update from Jason Essary today on the installation instructions from Fairview on their automatic regulator. According to Fairview, the instruction sheet that was included in the regulator that I received was an obsolete version and that the high mounting position was no longer applicable. Fairview confirmed with photos from the Oliver factory that their method of installation was acceptable. Just wanted to pass this along so folks didn’t get unduly concerned with their regulator installation from the factory.

Our first day in a week without being sub-freezing overnight. 52 and sunny. Despite being chilly, this Florida sun is hot when sitting in it! Wide brimmed hat and sunblock required for my pale complexion. Fort Pickens Campground on Gulf Islands National Seashore.

Favorite restaurants in Sierra Vista, anybody? We just stopped in the German Cafe for lunch! Jaeger Schnitzel and Spaetzle. 😋

They're 6 panel doors, 10' wide, 14' high.

I just read Mountainoliver's thread "Check your leveling jack feet" and was reminded about the story a friend of mine told me last week. He lives in Colorado and was cross country skiing to a high altitude lake to ice fish when he noticed that his Garmin Mini was missing. Even though he skied back the same way he didn't find his Garmin and considered it lost. About a week later he received a call from a fellow that found it and he got it back. The reason he lost it was that the screw/bolt that goes into the rear of the Garmin and attaches a carabiner strap to it had backed out. Upon learning this I checked mine and found that while not tight it was a bit loose. Out comes the blue Loctite and now all is nice and snug. If you have one of these devices - now just might be a good time to check that screw/bolt. Bill

Are you kidding me! First Patriot does the food thing and now you send a pic of one of my favorites. Not fair! Not a lot of difference between that first pic of snow and the second of sand other than (I assume) the temps and work that it takes to clear the snow off. What a contrast. Stay warm! Bill

Seems to be a design issue for a lot of us. I removed the adjustable fins on the kitchen and bath vents so they would run wide onpen. Then closed the one by the bed. Applied a dab of cement and it stay's at that setting. I guestimate (another GJ work) that it leaks about 5+% now. With the bed one closed, it forces more air "down the line" . Much more comfy sleeping. GJ

Last season I lost one of my "Feet". I attached a small diameter SS cable thru a hole in the dome and put a crimp on it. Then made a tight loop with a crimp just large enough to accept a SS screw into the area just below where the jack sleeve ends. There is just enough room to do so. Have not lost another foot since. If the main bold under the foot takes a walk, I 'll likely hear the tinkeling as it skips off the pavement. Would need a bolt and some touch up paint to replace. Much easier than having to find a replacement. GJ

Ok, I can assume mine is dirty. How do you clean it?

Round #2…..coming up this weekend. Stay safe, stay warm, stay prepped.

I remember that. Sierra Vista certainly lives up to its name! We’re camping in Miller Canyon, just south of town in the Huachuca Mountains! 😂

Home in northern Ohio. That mailbox is about 30” off the ground, and you can’t even see the road our daughter says 12-14” reported. Here on Gulf Islands National Seashore in Florida’s panhandle. Lunch

Just watched the evening forecast for western NC and it is possible that we might get snow (instead of ice) just in time for this coming weekend. Then it looks like the storm will try to travel up the east coast. In any case, frigid temp will continue for almost all of us living in the eastern part of the US. Be careful out there everyone! Bill

Gotta love that garage, well done! Are those 8 or 9 panel doors?

That is amazing, Very nice Bill! 🤩

About 14” from the weekend storm. At least the Oliver is safe indoors. Looks like next weekend might bring more snow. Haven't seen a winter like this in CT for many years.

We lived in Sierra Vista and Fort Huachuca for many years. Almost retired there!

Here's a CD & Album found stored away at home:

Always been a fan Bill!

That's interesting, we were just listening to the Doobie Brothers last night, found Doobie Brothers Greatest Hits CD stored away at home last night, too.

Here's one more thing to add to your growing list of annually inspectable items. Use a mirror tool or smart phone to visually inspect the diaphragm air vent on your propane regulators. Ensure bugs and road debris have not clogged the air vent. Boy, if going to Alaska, this will need to be inspected often, and carry a spare regular, just to be sure. No propane, no heat while boon-docking. 😵‍💫

Ok, we have two solutions for the wing nut. If we were to use the Gas-Gear 90 degree hoses we could use these longer ones: Which would allow us to move the regulator forward well out of the way of swinging tanks as we change them. With the regulator moved out of the way (Forward), using one of these for security makes sense now as getting the lock on it would be eazy. Just need a simple bracket to move this forward out of the way: This is sort of turning into a cherry pick the best so far! GJ

i tried that, and did't like the results. So I just added several inches of 1/2" cpvc pipe under the nut to get it up over the obstructions. Either way easy fix. GJ

A week ago, we arrived in Quartzsite on a Monday afternoon! After a great birthday weekend for our son at home, we’re on way to Sierra Vista! This spot is a nice drive, just 3 hours from home. We had to stop at AJ’s for meats and loaded twice-baked potatoes, and there was traffic in the valley… Arrived here at West Pinal Park, 22 miles west of Casa Grande. A GREAT stop-over at $10/night for those who are driving into AZ not wanting to go further into Phoenix.