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My cameraless, solo parking method requires no camera at all to position The Wonder Egg on a new site. 1- Walk the site first to note obstacles (to include overhead branches) and location of any hookups. 2- Use side mirrors to line up trailer and back about 3/4 of the way into the site. 3- Get out and physically step off distance from the back of the trailer to where I want it to finally end up. 4- Step off that same distance from my driver's seat, towards the rear and set down a marker (rock, twig, leaf, etc) 5- Back up trailer until my shoulder is abeam my marker. Camera, Schmamera! I find this simple method works best for me.

Matt, YES! It does look good and, basically, it functions well. From a business perspective having the Forum as part of the "general" Oliver internet presence makes great sense. I agree with the posts above that the server is currently a bit slow and that makes navigating a bit tiresome. However, the ability to have more videos, pictures, etc. is a real plus. Nice work! Bill

It does look nice. I also appreciate the effort you guys are putting in. Along the same lines as above, it would be nice if you can add a 'View recent posts' menu item or something similar. Right now, you have to drill down into each topic in succession to see what's been posted, which is...annoying. It's made worse by the new server being a bit pokey at the moment. 'View Activity" is limited in what it shows, as is the web notifications button, so the forum really needs something that includes all the recent posts. Thanks!

Thanks for updating the forums Matt...much better look and feel. BTW is there a way to set all forum entries as "seen"? or view the entries by newest unread only? Thanks again.

With a front receiver the maneuvering will be vastly improved, especially for a long wheel base truck. I wouldn't get rid of a truck I really liked until I knew for certain that it just wasn't going to work. There are a number of front receivers available; my favorite is the excellent and very strong Warn Trans4mer (original model) grill guard, which is a modular system with an available 2inch receiver bar. This one fits your truck.... http://www.amazon.com/WARN-68162-Trans4mer-Grille-Guard/dp/B000BQN20S The latest version for the newer trucks does not offer a receiver, which is a shame. I am going to get one of these for my 2006 Ram. This is another great choice, lots cheaper and it is more stealthy .... Whatever brand you pick, make sure it does not hang really low and destroy your approach angle. Many like the Curt are a disaster in this respect. John Davies Spokane WA

Yep we are in the Bozone, that would be us. You're right there is much to learn regarding AC/DC voltage. The 400 watt portable inverter we got from Radio Shack is more than enough to charge our laptop, grind fresh coffee beans in the morning and so on. But a bit annoying to get it out and hook up when needed vs having one installed permanently. Just an fyi, not all Airstreams cost $130 grand, not that I'm trying to talk you into one. I've seen some of the lesser models like the Flying Cloud for around $80± a few and they used to make a very small one that is more in line with the Elite II but for that sort of money the Oliver annihilates the Airstream IMO.

Sorry guys... It's a caching plugin I had installed that helps speed up the site. I've disabled it for now until I can tweak the functions correctly. The site will be a little slow until then, but you shouldn't have any issues with posting or replies.