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As @Steve Morris provided plus one extra 4’ pole section in my application.

@Omward Bound Appreciate your post. Very nice looking ceramic application. We're in Lincoln County NC, will give Blake a call when we're ready for ceramic coating. Thanks, Bill

I hear ya, but unfortunately I’m corrupted by spending the last 32 years continually discussing what ‘good design’ is 😅 There’s many different types, ‘design for test, design for mfg, design for repair, design for usability … ‘ What you really mean is it has poor accessibility design. Agreed, or at least it’s not optimal. However it has excellent manufacturing, repair, and simplicity design. Also my post above points out it has excellent usability - once you get in the cabinets its easy to use, don’t need the documentation (diagram) most of the time. And it has the best aesthetic design. The layout is beautiful, and it doesn’t intrude into the cabin with ugly gubbins. So just back of the envelope, it wins in five categories and loses in one (accessibility). Hey, if you can get that kind of hit rate than yes it’s a good design! Design for repair, and design for repair documentation. You’re complaining about the latter. Basically nobody worries about that, it’s what repair manuals (or support lines) are for. I mean seriously, those fuses aren’t hard to find, I did it in my first trip when the composting fan went out. That fuse is in the same spot, I was glad it was so accessible. Turned out it just needed reseating. Anyhow I’ll stick up for Oliver here. One of the things I appreciate about this trailer is how well designed it is. Because they’re not changing the basic design every year! They have one body and frame - that’s been perfected within the form factor, and they just keep refining the interior components and layout. It’s always massive compromise and I love working on this thing, they’ve balanced it all so well after all these years. I absolutely love how neat and tidy it is, with automotive channel wrap on all the wires. Work of art … Ah sorry, been too long at the farm 😅

We bought our used a few months ago. Went to Pennsylvania to pick it up. Love it. We have been staying on Oregon coast a bunch. We reside in Grants Pass Oregon IMG_0858.mov

Appreciate the info and thanks for being back to me.

Ollie spotted traveling north on California 101 / Arcata, Ca 12 noon Sept 1st. Black graphics. Not many Ollies' located on the west coast but three known Ollie's are located Arcata/Eureka area.

I’m not Ron, but I asked the same question before. It is from Flagpole Buddy, and you need the Airstream version with adjustable angle suction cups. They went on sale last Black Friday. https://flagpolebuddy.com/products/ols/products/airstream-suction-cup-mount-kit-g2-g3-g5-or-mini-adapter-poles-mounts-cable-clamps-pole-bag/v/106967-MN

We get 100s of hummingbirds in Prescott, with the peak season during August. It just cooled off and the hot summer temps are gone 'til next season, thank goodness. They all know Chris as the bird lady. She puts out seed, water in the bird bath and gallons of sugar water in 4 feeders. She even had a couple hummers drink from a hand feeder! The hummers will start to migrate south in the next few days/weeks. We do have some winter hummers, but only a few. We spend an hour or so on the deck each evening. Soon we'll be wearing winter clothes and have the fire ring going! 😆 Hummers in Prescott v2.MOV

@ronbrink Which flagpole and suction cups setup is that on the Ollie? Thanks,

"Well thought out?" Any need to move beds and bedding is not a good design. @ScubaRx was first to install motorized ball valves! I believe Steve has his switches outside somewhere. I installed them right under the bed, so Chris throws the switches after I run the hose (the third switch/valve is used to drain the fresh tank). Our 12" mattresses are quite heavy and Chris is particular about the sheets/bedding. I don't touch the beds when made, only when home for mods when the sheets are in the laundry! Notice the underbed duct delete too and the addition of a return duct air filter! 😎 @Dennis and Melissa recently blew the fuse for their front jack. Seeing the (extra) fuse at the front jack, he didn't think about three fuses under the streetside bed. Who would? Honestly, only some book-smart engineer in China, that never in his life traveled in an RV, could find a more illogical place for these fuses! We have yet to have to move our beds while camping. See my mod post below. It's worth the work, at least it has been for us! 😎 Some hand carry water jugs. But we always have an extra 35 gallons in the truck bed and we fill via the "boondocking" valve configuration about every other week when camping. I thought I was the only one who added this extra FWT, but recently @FloraFauna wrote, "wish I had opted for 40 or 45 gallons." I bring 25' and 10' hoses and together 35 ft will get from the truck bed to the Oliver rear while hitched. I could not see hand-carrying water (or moving the bed), for something we use so often when boondocking. As soon as one of us hears the water pump gurgle, start to take air, we'll pump in about 20 gallons, saving the remainder for a couple days later. Double your fresh water supply, will allow you to double your stay! 😍

I am looking forward to meeting you as well and 'the dog house' graphic may be gone by then. I need to get a replacement. Mossey

Hi DanielBoondock, Blake works by himself and is the owner of Triple B Detailing. He works one project at a time so he’s 100% committed to the task at hand. I dealt with only him, start to finish and he was wonderful! We dropped our Ollie off on a Monday and picked it up on Wednesday. The wash, prep, and application was a full 10 hour day. We had everything except the awning coated, including the solar panels. He used Stark yacht products. It’s not really a double coat but is a double step process of base coat/prep, then topcoat. I highly recommend him! If you want more in depth information or have any other questions, reach out to Blake! He is passionate about his craft and I found him more than willing to help us by text/phone/email.

I was corrected by my wife... the order of bedding components, starting from the "bottom", is as follows: (1) 1" pink foam insulation board, (2) Hypervent layer, (3) OEM Cushions, (4) 2" memory foam, (5) Wool topper, (6) Super Cool Comfort Mattress Pad, (7) Full-size fitted bottom sheet. The 2" memory foam was a hand-me-down from another family member. It is just a piece of uncovered, unlabeled, unbranded memory foam. We had to cut the two rear corners with a large pair of shears to match the curve at the back end of the Elite. The "Legends Hotel Wool Mattress Pad - Natural, Full" came from here a long time ago when it was significantly less expensive: https://www.thecompanystore.com/legends-hotel-australian-wool-mattress-pad/11027D-F-NATURAL.html The "Columbia Super Cool Comfort Ice Fiber Mattress Pad" came from here, also a long time ago and less expensive: https://www.kohls.com/product/prd-3044533/columbia-ice-fiber-mattress-pad.jsp?skuId=63361129 At least for our vintage of Elite I, the rear dinette/bed is an "RV Full" size, which appears to be just over an inch narrower than a standard Full size mattress, and has the 2 curved corners at the rear of the camper. We did not modify the sheepswool pad or the mattress pad; they just fit a bit sloppy on the slightly-less-than-full-sized "RV Full" bed. Clearly what is "comfortable" varies from person to person. This has been working for us; hope you can arrive at a bedding configuration that works for you.

Take a look at Veritas Vans Starlink mounts, I have the magnetic mount version with bolt-on handle for the Mini and very pleased.

Yeah pain to get to the valves for sure. In the ‘26 layout its well thought out at least. I think they designed it to easily switch between regular use (either city or pump) and boondocking mode (pull water from jugs into the tank). The two modes are reversals of the other, just switch all the valves to the other setting, don’t need the graphic. Winterizing/sanitizing are the oddballs but that doesn’t happen a lot They could do a Nautilus panel but it would involve a lot of extra plumbing which is more places for problems. I think it’s a fine solution, the bed is light.

189 here 😅 If you have an Apple watch there’s an app that puts it up as a widget (complication?) At this point fun to watch it count down, very soothing …

I’ve got dual awnings and am happy with the built in gutter system. This 8.5’ ladder is small and easy to work with, and is the perfect height for the Oliver. No problem to keep the gutters relatively clean, only bother is getting a pressure washer up there occasionally for the dirt. https://www.amazon.com/dp/B0BJF4PXM2 But the gutters do mean I get brown trails at the four edges. It took a bit of work to buff those out before clear coating, and I hope the oxide will make it a non issue now. Regardless I’ve been thinking if there was a way to have a kind of downspout on the edges. Maybe there’s a 3D part that could be put there while it’s stored. Probably over thinking it

The few times so far when I had no connection was a blessing I have to admit 😅

I'm also considering placing the Starlink mini on the cap of the truck, that way it's always available for the truck or camper use. But put it on a removable mount to find clear sky if under light tree-cover.

@jd1923 I'll drive out to see you soon enough. I'll bring your favorite ice cream and drink.

😍 Love it! The Dog House is certainly getting high-tech. Love to see your take on this one with all of your great Mods! Mike/Mossey, I hope to meet you at The Rally! (Your hull graphic should be easy to find.)

Chris, didn't I just read you have 122 days left. Yeah do it now, get all of your "IT" work done before you retire! 🤣 Many of my installations are complex. One thing about me, is I'm not afraid of work. I like to work extra in preparation so that we have less work while traveling and when camping. I design systems to minimize the need for campsite setup/tear-down, maximizing time away enjoying our travels! We've been fortunate that in 3 years and 188 overnights to date, my Maintenance & Repair and Mod efforts have all been done at home where I have the time and tools (again, knocking on that large chunk of wood, my forehead)! We add to the to-do list but do not work the list while camping! 😎 This Wi-Fi setup is complete and never again will we need to change the Wi-Fi source on our phones, laptops, TV screens or anything else while traveling or at home. We are connected while towing, at any rest stop and when we first get to the campsite while others are connecting to slow campground Wi-Fi, asking about and entering passwords, setting up their poles, running wires to boot their Minis, we're not even thinking about it. Our systems are always ready, up and running! Should we rush to plug-in? No, first we lay out the camping carpet, get out two camp chairs and make a drink! 😎 Already leveled with the LevelMatePRO, we have 900 Ah power, 35-gal extra water, Inverter and Internet always running, the A/C running has the cabin cooled while towing, and all is ready even before we arrive. No hurry, I may not plug in until the day we're leaving if we need a charge that the DC-DC charger will not handle on the road. Refill the fresh tank, dump waste tanks and we're ready for another week away. Easy on the road only stems from good planning and prework. I love Pareto's Law, the 80/20 rule! I'd say 80% of the time our 5G setup will suffice for campsite Internet connection and 20% of the time when cell coverage is weak, it will take 2 minutes to add the Starlink Mini. Either way, all Internet sources feed the Wi-Fi devices already set to our Home Network. I believe it's worth the trouble and now we're saving lots of money not needing home Internet service.

I wish I had see the performance of the RecPro before I put it on this year. I'm not happy with it. I will try Trim-LOK next time. It won't be long before the rest just falls off.

@dewdev Krunch says that I am deaf, so I’m not a good judge of noise. The Dometic Penguin AC does not bother my sleeping either! I don’t know which inverter you have, but I never ran our OEM Dometic refrigerator on our OEM Xantrex inverter and I have never run the Nova Kool on inverted 12v DC. I always thought it was a waste of battery power to invert the 12v DC to AC, to power anything that was capable running on 12v DC. The microwave was one of the few appliances that we run with the inverter. jd1923 brought up an very good point, verify that you are actually powering the refrigerator from you 12v batteries without running the inverter. I am currently working on a Victron MultiPlus II installation and so I can’t test your scenario in 'the dog house'. Mossey