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3/4 inch with a six inch extension. Don't use the supplied wrench except in a true emergency or you will put dents in the thin chrome center cap. Plus a 150 ft lb torque wrench! John Davies Spokane WA

Yes, Bill is correct: It doesn't depend on what product you use to wash the trailer; the black streaks are endemic to the gaskets used to attach the porch lights. We hadn't noticed any black streaks after many rains. However, we recently spent some time washing our Ollie. We had previously sealed the top of the light gaskets with the DAP product recommended. However, when the water and soap touched the bottom of the gaskets, the black gunk quickly spread. We now know that we have to go back and apply the sealant under, as well as above, the gaskets. --Jeff

Ditto what Bill said. If the weather allows, we have the bathroom window open. I put a magnetic latch on the bottom of the door so it stays open at night in cold weather. Otherwise we turn the latch so the door stays open a half inch or so. Mike

2017 Fly Fishing Colorado Journey - Part One Total miles - 4236.2 Total days - 36 (total days without rain - 6) Total fish landed- 237 ( all on foam beetles) Total propane used - 1.5 20 gallon tanks Originally this trip was to last into the first week of September. However, due to the rain and water levels of the streams (high) the trip was cut a bit short. My first stop on the way out is usually Kentucky Dam State Park, Gilbertsville, KY. This park is uncrowded and fairly quiet but it is showing some signs of age. Next up is one of my favorites - Blue Spring. Just east of Kansas City and fairly close to Interstate 470, this park is clean, quiet and has a nice restroom/shower house. Third night was spent at the Kansas Kountry Inn, Oakley, KS. Even though the full hookup sites need a bit of cleaning, it is difficult to complain about $20/night including breakfast. And, in my opinion, it is better than High Plains Camp which is right on Interstate 70. On the fourth night on the road I arrived at Round Mountain Campground just west of Lake George, CO. Having read that there was no water in the camp, I found that you could purchase potable water at the Florrisant water station (right on Highway 24 just east of Lake George) at a reasonable rate. As it turned out, Round Mountain now has potable water (hand pump). From the Round Mountain Camp I fished a number of different places all of various parts of the South Platte River. One of my favorites is Tomahawk State Wildlife area. Note that if you are going to fish this you should plan on arriving either very early (prior to guides showing up) or sometime after 2pm (when the guides tend to leave). Note that in the picture below there is a path/old road to the left which leads down to the stream. I almost always go this way since most of the guides do not. Another place that is good for a few hours fishing where there are not usually any people is right behind the old railroad station in Hartsel, CO. In the picture below, the old RR station is the red building on the left. Next up was Monarch Park Camp - right at the top of Monarch Pass (Southwest of Poncha Springs). Other than a fairly short drive over to the outflow stream from O'Haver Lake this is not a very good "fishing camp". There is no potable water and due to pine bark beetles a number of the campsites are fairly barren. However, nearby there are other sites to be seen. The above is Mt.Shavano - 14,229 feet On to One Mile Camp, northeast of Gunnison and right near the Taylor River. I had never fished the Taylor and was looking forward to giving it a try. One Mile Camp is very nice - almost all the spots are pull throughs, are fairly private and the composting toilets are clean. While there is electric at most sites, be sure to fill your tank prior to setting up from one of the two pressurized water stations in camp (right at the restrooms). Unfortunately, either due to the crowds or due to the high water, the Taylor was more of a challenge than I wanted to face. So, I went above the Taylor Reservoir and fished Texas Creek and Willow Creek both of which had no people and willing fish. Note: if you are this far you might as well take an hour (round trip) and drive the rest of the way up to Tin Cup, CO. A Willow Creek fish fooled by a hunk of foam.

I have noticed this lack of air movement between the bath and main cabin too. All I have done is turn the bath door lock 90 degrees (so that the bath door does not actually shut all the way) and gently push the bath door closed. This little lock keeps the door open just enough to allow air flow. Of course when heat is not a problem I simply open the bath window. Bill

We have found the tray to less than useful to us. Nothing seems to fit in there and everything there gets wet during showers (and hard to squeegee clean). The pump switch could be put near the light switch or TP holder there get the wires out of the way. If the panel was replaced with a watertight marine hatch, it is would provide any rigidity needed to the panel. This might be in the future to modify, but in the meantime we have found absolutely no reason to even 'peek' in there.

I would just call and ask. It would also involve moving or eliminating the water pump switch that is in the bathroom.

Thought we had escaped the porch light black plague. After returning from a small trip that included camping under oak trees, dampish weather, and over 50 miles of dirt roads, the camper needed a bath. We have not noticed any issue before and had hoped we had escaped the plague. We used a name brand wash and wax, and as soon as we touched the light with the soft brush we saw the black streaks. They rinsed right off. However, we also saw some slight black streaks, though not as severe, coming off which we assume was the battery door gasket. We hope that was just accumulated scum. Now we wait for it to all dry and apply the Aquarium sealer that Oliver provided. I had not noticed any streaking during yesterday's rain. Wonder if wash/wax we used was the starting cause???

Mustang, I'd call or email Richie Carroll (just recently took Jason's place who assumed other duties over in the plant) at rcarroll@olivertraveltrailers.com or 931-306-9232 and ask if he could send you a tube of the sealant they gave our at the owner's rally in May. It really is easy to spread a little on each of the black gaskets. Bill

I'd be willing to bet that it really doesn't matter much which wash/wax you used. Think about this: do any of the gaskets on you car/truck cause black streaks after you have used that same wash/wax on them? And, with the number of us that have had the "black streak" problem what are the odds that all of us would have used the "wrong" wash/wax item? Nope, you got the same thing the rest of us have had to deal with. Fortunately, so far, the sealer provided by Oliver has worked to stop the streaking. Also, I understand that Captain Tolly's Crack Cure/Cream/Stuff works to stop the issue. Just let things dry nicely and have at it. The job really doesn't take long and is not that difficult. Bill