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I’ll chime back in with a plug for the Cradlepoint router as an alternative to both the Wi-Fi ranger and the Wilson WeBoost. The cradlepoint is essentially a Wi-Fi ranger and Jetpack on steroids, giving you the possibility of having two cellular connections (two carriers), two Wi-Fi antennas, and two external cellular antennas, along with wired Ethernet. For us it’s been a great solution. We have a dedicated Wi-Fi network for the trailer with excellent signal inside and out (more than strong enough to use from the truck while traveling), provided by great 4g service thanks to the external antenna. So we have internet and Wi-Fi calling without the need for an external Wi-Fi or boosted cell signal, though it can use an external Wi-Fi for internet if you want. Right now we just have AT&T unlimited service but could add second sim from another provider and the router will switch automatically as needed. There’s also an expansion tray available that I believe will allow you to use two connections simultaneously for a faster connection. The system was recommended to me by another Oliver owner with knowledge of the field that far outstrips my own. I went with his advice on trust but we’re finding that it’s an extremely powerful device that becomes more and more useable the more we learn about its capabilities. I highly recommend it, with the caveat that it isn’t a consumer product and therefore isn’t as user friendly I imagine as other devices. That said, it worked fine for us out of the box with minimal setup. One of my summer projects (hopefully) is to make an antenna mast for a Wilson directional antenna that will plug directly into the second antenna connection on the cradlepoint. That way we’ll have our permanent antenna on the roof and a more powerful antenna that we can put out for long stays or emergencies.

To say its Hot in Florida this summer is an understatement. Add to that the humidity and you don't want to be outside. But just how hot is it? I wanted an outside remote thermometer for our Oliver just so I would know what I was walking into. Found an inexpensive one at Amazon with good reviews from - ThermoPro TP60 $18.00. http://a.co/dVuRtBu Took only a few minutes to setup and it came with batteries. I used heavy duty Velcro on both the backs of the remote and the display. Placed the remote unit under the solar panels on the wiring hub and the display unit next to the AC thermostat. Now I know. Oh look, its only 88 degree outside with 84% humidity... at 8am. Heading to the pool,

I hope we can continue to post feel-good pictures of our Olivers here. No special subjects, just pics you want to share with the forum. You can post links to your videos too. I have started a collection of time lapse videos, some of which include “Mouse” in the foreground. My YouTube videos: .... https://m.youtube.com/my_videos?disable_polymer=true&csn=4GZbW-OHFMr2-gOLmJrwAw I washed the Ollie today after towing 3600 miles, the RejeX did great and the bugs came off with minimal labor. I used a gas leaf blower for the frst time, to blow off the water. It did great. I followed up with an easy wipe down with cotton rags and the trailer is shiny again.... I emptied the rear bumper bay and this is what the pressure washer drove out: I wish there were an effective way to seal that space off from the dust. Here is a Homegrown wood trailer (Kirkland Washington builder) we spotted at a rest stop. Post your random Ollie pics please. John Davies Spokane WA

We are leaving late August for Acadia National Park followed by a visit to Quebec City and a loop around the Gaspe peninsula. I am interested in advice/stories/suggestions from anyone else who has made this trip. The only reservations we have made are in Acadia (several days in Blackwoods campground and several days in Schoodic campground). We are limited on when we can leave (third week in August) but are not limited on the return except by the weather as it turns colder. We plan to hang out in the New England states and enjoy the fall colors. BTW - I know we need to see more in that area (Canadian Maritimes & Newfoundland) but due to the late start this year we will have to plan a return visit.

Have someone push in on your black tank drain handle while you are pushing down on the black tank valve blade plunger under the forward dinette seat. Mine is not seating well. It sounds like yours isn’t either. Bill

If you set the thermostat on Fan you can use the up/down arrows to cycle through hi/low/auto and it will apply to the AC as well.

I think that 18 inch comment is hyperbole, based on frustration about the booster signal not extending to the back of the trailer. WeBoost, manufacturer of the cell phone booster, says it has a range of 30 feet, with disclaimers about obstacles limiting signal range. My experience is that the booster works well when seated at the dinette, and that appears to be the experience of most posters, like John's comment above. Will it work outside? I don't know. An experiment can be done: Set a phone up in Field Test mode (link in Sherry's post) and test the signal at various distances from the dinette, including outside the trailer. Unfortunately Field Test mode no longer works on my current iPhone, so I cannot do this test. One suggestion for people with the WiFi Booster. Set your phone to use calling over WiFi. I think most phones and providers can do this. I do this at work where the cell signal is very bad, but the WiFi is dynamite. The WiFi Booster has a range of 1000 feet (with disclaimers about obstacles), so you can be a distance away from the trailer and still get a WiFi signal and hence calling over WiFi.

Any 2500 can legally pull a E2 without a WDH. On a 1500 you better check the manual because most say anything over 5000 lb use a WDH.

Take a bike ride on the carriage trails at Acadia. Lots of hiking with great views. One hike is on the trails above Nature Center at Acadia. Go out on the sand bar at Bar Harbor during low tide. Have pop overs at Jordan Pond. Make reservations well in advance. Take the shuttle bus from Blackwoods or get there early to get a parking space. You can swim at Sand Beach. Also some nice hikes above the beach that have views over the beach as well at towards your next stop. Ranger programs in evenings can be informative. Start everything at visitors center for lots of info.

We drove the Gaspe peninsula from North to south. Keeps you mostly on the inside lane. Views are spectacular! The one campground I remember well is Camping Griffon near Forillon national park. Very nice people. Bilingual. Reasonable price. We watched whales from our campsite. At Perce, we stayed at Camping Cote Surprise. Small sites, pricey, but everything is pricey in Perce. Again, amazing views of the pierced Rock. It was late season, so a number of places (including many state/national park campgrounds) were closed or limited services. Sherry

You're gonna love the Schoodic Peninsula. The campground there is only a couple of years old and is really nice. The views of the ocean just down the road are magnificent. If you like steamed lobster be sure to drop by the Trenton Bridge Lobster Pound at 1237 Bar Harbor Rd, Trenton, ME. Drive up on Cadillac Mountain in Acadia National Park. At 1,530 feet (466 meters), it is the highest point along the North Atlantic seaboard and the first place to view the sunrise in the United States from October 7 through March 6.