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Wonder if they might be called M-O-T-E-R-H-O-M-E-S ?

I think people have short memories. They'll be packing themselves into planes and cruise liners before you know it. But I'm making a Maximum Occupancy sign for our future campsites: 4 Humans, 2 Dogs, 0 Bears.

I guess I am thinking also of what trailers would need to do in this new future. More aerodynamic/lower rolling resistance. Or maybe motor home is where we go? With new emissions controls: Furnace, AC, hot water heater, and fridge all on the same high efficiency refrigerant heat pump loop (ie keeping your fridge cool and your hot water hot with the same loop) as burning propane goes away. Solar roof/awnings (maybe more gull-wing than rolling flexible panels).

If it wasn't for the shut down, we would be picking up our trailer tomorrow morning. We cannot wait for this to pass, and hit the open road.

Just program it to drive out to the site and self-level and then meet it out there later in the day.

Yeah, but in reverse - instead of pulling a jeep, the jeep pulls the bus. Hey but by then, everything will be autonomous, so we won't even have to attach the trailer. It'll just follow behind like a big puppy.

2020-19th Annual Fiberglass Rally @ Lake Casitas, CA., Oct 22-26 This year our annual rally will be at the same location, Lake Casitas, as long as the park is open. Every year BASS loop, where we will be, fills up so please make your reservations ASAP. Lake Casitas recreation: 805.649.1122 or reservations.casitaswater.org After you've completed your camping reservation please PM the following information to me. SITE # NAMES IN YOUR PARTY EMAIL CITY, STATE RV, YEAR, MAKE, MODEL, LENGTH PHONES DATE IN DATE OUT MISC (PETS, ETC) This information is NOT shared. It is used to keep track of who is coming to this rally and notifying you of updates and future Lake Casitas rallies. Looking forward to another great rally, with great folks, and great activities! More info on this to follow. Stay well and see you in 6 months! Paula

While I am really enjoying my time at home with the family, this did get a chuckle:

During the summers of 2018 and 2019, I put over 17,000 trailer miles on my Elite II. After many discussions with John D, I had OTT up-size to the 2 5/16" ball and Bulldog at the factory. My observations are: During the summer of 2018, I was using a Toyota Sequoia as my TV. For the Sequoia, I required all 7 threads of tension to get the weight distribution needed. During the summer of 2019, I was using a new F-150 Supercrew FX-4 with max trailer tow package as my TV. For the F-150, I required only 3 threads of tension to achieve the weight distribution needed. As stated in posts above, I observed that chain tension makes a big difference as to ball wear regardless of the ball size. But the larger ball displayed much less wear than others had documented with the 2" ball. With the Sequoia, the anti-sway part of the Anderson WDH system was important. With the F-150 it is much less so. With both vehicles, the weight distribution part of the Anderson IS very necessary. With the Sequoia, the cone self-destructed after only about 6,000 miles. I replaced it and started using a heavy grease on the cone and ball. So far with 11,000 miles on this set-up, the cone is still good and the larger ball has shown only minor wear. The extended life of the cone with the use of lubrication was significant. Granted, the loss of most if not all of the Anderson sway dampening is something each owner needs to consider for their set-up. But on my F-150 with 640 pounds of tongue weight, my Oliver has not demonstrated any sway what so ever. In summary, for my tow vehicle and trailer set-up, I believe that the good far outweighs the bad, and I will continue to lubricate my cone as well as ball. If I were to become a new OTT Elite II owner again, and were to use either the Sequoia or F-150 (As specified) for my TV, I would: Purchase the Anderson WDH System to meet the factory hitch weight limitations. Upgrade to the larger Bulldog and Ball. Use lubrication on the cone and ball to reduce wear of the hitch systems. I hope this is helpful.

Eventually, trailers will need their own battery banks. Shortly after that, you’ll see trailers incorporating their own drivetrains, with stability systems built in so that you can tow with anything. That’s my opinion at least.

I won't likely be an early adopter, as the website failed with too many deposits on reveal night. I'm somewhere 250,000 down the list... but looking forward to the day, somewhere in tbe next two or three years. In the meantime, my little 2005 stepside Silverado is one of my favorite daily driver rides of all time, though I should replace the foam in the driver's seat. Sherry