John,
My total time on the road this year was about 2.5 months. Out of that I'd say I actually used this clothesline 60 days. Never had a problem - works like a charm. There is one small "frayed" spot on the cord near the end that slips into the bracket on the wall. However, given that there is about 11 feet of cord in there and it is only "frayed" on the last inch or so and the cord only gets extended about five feet or so, I figure I've got about 60 years or so of cord (if I need it). As one would expect, there is no rust, pitting, etc. on either the main unit or the wall bracket. Bottom line is - I'd purchase it again in a minute.
In case you missed it - there are some other solutions to having a clothesline. I believe it was "Setting Sail" that put a line at the rear of the Oliver either by using suction cups or "Command Strip" hooks. Their solution gave more room, but I didn't like the fact that it was out in my living space.
Does that help?
Bill