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John, I love the detailed work that you do. I have nothing to contribute other than to say thank you. I may not ever install a positive pressure system but I agree with Foy and Mirna, stuff like this enriches the community and I appreciate it.

We want this to be easy, simple and enjoyable. For all of you that have express interest in an Oliver Micro-Rally at Jacksonville, FL Kathryn Abbey Hanna Park, I would like to set the dates of Oct 8, 2018 through Oct 12. 2018. If you can make the dates wonderful. If not, we will miss you but, know your family and we will get together soon. We are booked in campsite 014. As we get closer I will plan some fun things and of course great food! The park has a 1.5-mile public beach and is located at Mayport in the Jacksonville Beaches area. It consists of 447 acres of mature coastal hammock and old growth live oak. You can reserve and pick your site at the following link: https://web1.vermontsystems.com/wbwsc/fljacksonwt.wsc/search.html?module=RN&display=Graphical&primarycode=Hanna%20Campsites&SessionID=cfea104fe01c880b2e96e976ccacd2f5832efe4312591ff513c264593b1d3275c86927914772f2bbcf1cabc4e2fcead08dcd73c441f43c8543d3b3659c3fc6e0 Facts about Hanna: Address - 500 Wonderwood Drive Jacksonville, FL 32233 (904) 249-4700 or hannapark@coj.net RV camping per night = 33.90 including tax Over 200 campsites NOTE: All payments for camping reservations are final and non-refundable Fresh Water - A 60-acre lake and open to fishing, kayaks, pedal boats and canoes The Beach - 1.5 miles of sandy beach with multiple access points Pets are permitted Amenities: - electric and water hookups, dump station, restroom facilities with showers, 24-hour security, Camp Store, Kayak and Mountain Bike Rentals Check in 1:00pm Checkout: 12:00pm HannaCamping2.pdf

Teaser: I am sure dust is leaking into lots of places I haven't seen yet, like all the scupper drains and the roof vent. For sure I see it around the door seal near the hinges and the bottom, the aft outside storage door near the shower, and I am getting serious leakage under the fridge ... but that one is most probably a bad seal behind the flanges of the unit that I can fix: The Aussies do this all the time to deal with "bull dust". The basic idea is that you add positive pressure (clean, highly filtered air) to the cabin, shut all vents and openings, and the air leaks out any places dust would normally enter. As tight as the ollie is, it would not take a lot of airflow to be effective - 100 cfm should be more than plenty.: [attachment file=Aussi Dust syatem.JPG] I mocked up a system on Mouse and think I could duplicate that one for less than $300, using a smaller filter assembly. [attachment file=Donaldson FRG filter screen cap 03.png] That unit will fit behind the street side propane bottle, I already have side access doors. It will be easy to remove the end cap for filter replacement, and the dirt purge valve will point down to exit around the frame members. Excuse the poor graphics: [attachment file=IMG_4920 Labled.jpg] The inlet can go into the cabin here, I think. Does anyone know what is behind the X? I am almost, sort-of, sure that it is clear under the bathroom vanity. [attachment file=IMG_4916 Labled.jpg] An inexpensive 3 inch bilge blower will fit here: [attachment file=IMG_4838 Labled.jpg] Because there is lots of room on the faucet side of that cavity: [attachment file=IMG_4841 Labled.jpg] Getting the pipe in would be simpler if the X location were available, if not it could be brought in from higher up but that would complicate the plumbing. Power is there at the water pump switch (the fan motor draws less than 4 amps) and I could add another waterproof switch. Air entering the vanity would diffuse throughout the floor and enter the cabin through the heater grill and other openings. The inlet pipe from the air filter would go straight up between the two bottles, 90 degree elbow to the street side and then 90 degree elbow up to a snorkel tube: [attachment file=IMG_4927 Labled.jpg] If you wanted a totally stealth installation you could elbow down and install a washable pleated filter but that would be maintenance intensive, and the air under the doghouse is not too clean. Here is the snorkel: [attachment file=IMG_4933 Labled.jpg] Side view, it would fit pretty close to the front hull seam. You would have to notch the doghouse cover to clear it.: Thoughts? Am I insane? I think it would look totally cool..... John Davies Spokane WA

Thanks for all the interest in my woodworking! I have enough requests to keep me busy for the next month. I may open this back up but for now, I am taking NO more orders. It was wonderful to get to know some many Oliver Owner's at the Rally and many of you have asked about our cutting board & shower mat. Lots of you have asked about getting one or both for your trailers. So, this week, I will begin milling the wood to make more. While I have a few confirmed requests, I will open this up to any and all. If you would like one please, let me know as this will be my last run as all good things come to an end. Contact me at 516 635-5656 or 48ocean@gmail.com. Cutting boards are made to your specific sink size. They are American Cherry and Rock Maple done in a ship decking pattern (pictures below.) They are designed to stay in place when traveling and can be used on both sides. Cost $50 plus UPS charges to ship to your address. Shower mats are designed to fit both Elite I and II showers. They are made of American Cherry and Honduras Mahogany in a criss-cross pattern. The construction uses shiplap joinery and brass screws with no glue for long life. Silicone feet keep them off the shower floor and allow water to drain. Cost $150 plus UPS charges to ship to your address. Please note: These are wood and as such will need a little care from time to time. Cutting boards should be cleaned and dried after each use and a coat of plain mineral oil applied once a month to keep up their glow. Shower mats should be stood up after use to dry and a coat of plain mineral oil once a month or sooner if you shower in your trailer often. Happy trails, Foy

I spend a good amount of time traveling and camping way off the grid, where I have no cell signal. I have been using a SPOT ever since they came out, but I finally decided that I need more capability. The SPOT works great for continuous tracking while riding a motorcycle, but it is very crippled for sending help requests and the plan has gotten extremely expensive. I replaced it with a Garmin inReach SE+, so I can send and receive short text messages, send an SOS, and actually communicate real time with rescuers. It also links to the Garmin Earthmate app on my iPhone so I can use the phone to do stuff, such as access my Contacts. It provides great peace of mind and the basic plan is very affordable, and WAY less expensive than any sat phone. I am on the Freedom plan, and can suspend my monthly coverage if I want to , with no penalties. No mandatory annual subscription! I discovered that the inReach doesn't need to be outside, the fiberglass roof of the Ollie is completely transparent to its signals. I do think that the major appliances and pots and pans might get in the way, so I decided to install the powered mount at the back corner where it is easy to see and reach, and it can communicate from that location while it is charging. Normally a message will go out in under a minute, but sometimes it may be as long as ten. I needed clearance on top to lift the unit up and out of the cradle, and it needed to be positioned where I could route the USB charging cord into the upper rear compartment, so I could power a USB charger from the existing 12v round charger circuit... just to the left of the cabinet door frame looked ideal. I made an adapter plate from thick aluminum and screwed it in place using 6-32 stainless hardware: I taped a steel ruler to the frame, to act as an alignment jig. I was going to be spending hours looking at the mount from my bed and did not want it to be crooked! (Like my wonky rear window...) After adding 3M VHB tape, I stuck it in place: I took the factory installed Blue Sea USB low power charger from its location above the curbside bed, and wired it up: And spliced it into the existing 12 v system; That circuit stays hot all the time, and the inReach will charge whenever placed in the holder. It is easy to see from the galley or either bed (we sleep head to front) and it is easy to grab, and unsnaps from the mount with a flick of the safety catch. I have ordered an UNLIT USB high output dual charger for the empty hole over my bed. That will be a future thread. https://smile.amazon.com/gp/product/B01MRZ9ATL/ref=oh_aui_detailpage_o02_s00?ie=UTF8&psc=1 https://smile.amazon.com/gp/product/B01N2YKO3L/ref=oh_aui_detailpage_o02_s00?ie=UTF8&psc=1 John Davies Spokane WA

Coy, These folks have kits for 2018 GMC Sierra 1500 pickup dash display: https://camera-source.com/automotive-cams/gm-oe-fit.html?make=GMC&v_model=Sierra&year=2018

John, Probably not insane, just an absolute tinkerer, who is rarely content with the status quo. I am similar, but in a recover program....

Krunch and I are interested depending on the dates. We don’t Facebook so we’ll have to monitor the Oliver forums.

I finally found a pdf file online that shows all the pieces. It appears the little half blue/half red vinyl button on the handle pries off and you can take the assembly apart to replace the "Ceramic Disc Cartridge". The Dura faucet is guaranteed to not leak so they will send out a new replacement Ceramic Disc Cartridge under warranty. I just might get out of trouble here yet. Thanks. Link below (scroll down page to installation sheet at bottom). https://www.amazon.com/dp/B00XV3F4L8/?coliid=IY8NTI5H3BA1Z&colid=8J5Y57AUK30T&psc=1&ref_=lv_ov_lig_dp_it

Chris or Duke We may be interested, since my son just moved to Jacksonville (Navy) But, a couple months ago we were banned from the Ollie Owners Facebook Site, after my wife made a remark about a Confederate flag behind someones trailer. Since she never reads the forums and not much Facebook, she did not know the ramifications of her remark. I would like to get reinstated, if that's possible, I suppose the person in charge could PM me to discuss it. If you could relay this message. would appreciate it. Thanks Stan

Sheila & I had a great time at Lake Guntersville State Park & we enjoyed getting together with other Ollie owners. We would be interested in joining a fall mini-rally in Jacksonville. John Shkor, SailorsAshore