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I added a PWM controller to slow the fan down and added a 3" vent through the vanity into the closet. 100 cfm seems way more than necessary for such a small area. I figure the combination of the additional vent and what can be drawn through the heat duct, with register dampers removed, is about 60 CFM. This is is still plenty and enough to prevent the fan from drawing black tank gases past the toilet seal. A side benefit of this setup is that the closet now has flow-through ventilation as well. My Ventline was still pretty new when I did this and the motor brushes had not yet seated. Initially at lower speeds the motor made a really annoying high pitched rotational chirping sound. This has subsided after a hundred or so hours and the fan is now nearly silent in the lower quarter of the rpm range. I also looked into the Maxxair but figured the additional cfm was unnecessary and undesirable. It also looks to have a plastic housing but not sure about this.

ABLifestyles has really nice well made products and has taken great care of us! And made in South Carolina USA 🇺🇸! -Patriot

So it looks like the folks that make the Maxxair Deluxe in the main area are now making a 6" fan, that should fit in the same opening at the Ventline fan in the bathroom. https://amzn.to/3dpDaeI Here is a video of it running: https://youtu.be/bkh37arD9P0?t=147 Manual: https://www.airxcel.com/docs/default-source/maxxair/11-90056_mxr-maxxfan-dome-iom-09-24-2019.pdf?sfvrsn=64261a6b_2 Looks like the same 6 1/4" opening as the ventline and similar power draw. Thoughts?

Okay I'm working on a detailed writeup with pictures for my trailer's documentation package. I'll post this writeup, in it's entirety, on this topic. But be forewarned, I made my project way more involved than what others might deem necessary. That's just how I operate.

We decided to stop using the flat/top sheet because it became too much of a hassle. We just use a duvet cover over a down comforter. Much more comfortable and it is MUCH easier to make the bed. No hassle! We think the AB Lifestyles fitted sheets fit great and stays in place without any additional gadgets. Andrew

Townes, I just replaced the glass. There is no reason to replace the frame unless it is damaged. The shade can’t be installed upside down because the clip that holds the shade open (covering the window) would have nothing to attach to and keep the shade from catching on the door frame, when you open the door. The head bumper has no impact on the operation of the shade. I removed It because we didn’t like how it looked and it did nothing to keep me from hitting the top of my head on the bottom of the frame, when I enter the trailer. Andrew

A couple of years ago we bought fitted sheets from ABLifestyles and so we don’t use the elastic bands under the mattress anymore. When we used them, we did not feel the buckles nor did they mar the fiberglass. The ABLifestyles bottom fitted sheet is very tight.

Thanks for the heads-up. I have no experience with a Lagun table, but I suspect that the “springy” wouldn’t work well for me.

Something else to consider is that the Lagun table can be a little springy, which might bother you to work on vs the more solid dinette.

I know that Honda is the gold standard for inverter generators, and about the same price as gold. I had a Champion 3400 duel fuel that I ran on propane. Very quiet. It was an excellent generator for less price than the smaller Honda. Alas, it was a bit heavy (98 lbs). I sold it and bought a Champion 2000 at Tractor Supply. Normally $399 on sale for $349. 37 lbs, same noise figures as the Honda. It’s gasoline only. It will start and run the A/C. We haven’t used it a lot. But last fall at Grand Teton the sunny weather turned cloudy and dark. Our solar couldn’t keep up and we had to run the furnace at night (and during the day), so I was glad I had the little Champion. Mike

As Mike said - the problem is remembering to open (or close) that valve. However, the electric switch option still requires you to remember to open (or close) the valve. All the switch does is save you from having to bend over to open (or close) via the manual one. You would almost have to actually try to catch your ankle on that manual handle. Again, as Mike said, I've never even thought about it. Bill

Susan - In most cases such as this the cause is usually frozen water in those pipes. Bill

Welding aluminum correctly by hand is very much an art. Your average trailer hitch shop cannot do it, a specialty company is usually the best place to have something like a personal project welded. Robotic machines are taking over in the larger factories like Aluma. In a shift they do the work of ten men, and with very repeatable high quality. I don’t know if Olivers will ever be machine welded, it would not be a bad thing, but their human welders do beautiful work, and as owners we should appreciate it and thank them. John Davies Spokane WA

Whatda - Your comment about the frame welds brought back a memory - After having just purchased a new SOB travel trailer I passed through Hohenwald on my way out West for some fly fishing. At that time, the first stop on the plant tour was the frame jig where they weld up Oliver frames. I was so impressed with how those welds looked that I was ready to sign a contract right there. However, there was the not so small matter of that brand new camper sitting outside and a wife that I'm sure would not appreciate those welds as much as I did. At the end of the day though the "new" camper was sold for what I paid for it and the wife (finally) saw the quality of the Oliver. Now when I show my Ollie to interested parties I always have a clean piece of cardboard for them to kneel or lay on so that they can see those beautiful welds. Bill