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It always bothered me especially when getting ready to use the shower the amount of cold water coming out of the faucet and heading to the grey water tank. So when Overland put up a post back on January 3 titled Truma Comfort Plus via Modification, it got me thinking. I went out to the Oliver and tested actually how long and how much water was being used before getting hot water to the faucet. My results were 14 seconds and a volume of one quart and I thought that's not that bad. But then why does it bother me when I'm standing there waiting and then I think about how I'm just transferring my fresh water to the grey water tank and how many gallons go this way during a camping trip. So for the next week the subject was percolating in my mind and I came up with some ideas and settled on what I thought would be feasible solution. I installed a normally closed solenoid operated stainless steel water valve. I made a bracket out of stainless steel that I attached to the valve and then utilized the four bolts that were protruding through the front of the camper that help secure the cover for the propane tanks. I installed a tee in the hot water supply line just in front of the faucet and run 1/2" pex between it and the valve. Next I ran 1/2" line following the black tank drain pipe towards the back of the trailer and crossing over to the curb side and then teeing in to the line that fills the fresh water tank. Next I planed on putting a switch to operate the valve next to the switch that is mounted on the vanity towel rack that operates the water pump. I wanted to avoid standing there and holding the switch so I found a programmable multi function time delay relay module UCTRONICS model U6030 to allow me to accomplish this. This module is inexpensive about $12.99 but is very flexible ,it has 18 programmable delay modes with two settable timers. The static current is just 5.5 mA. I wanted this module to only be powered up when the water pump was turn on so I brought power from the water pump relay, this way both switches activated the module. This module also needs to have a 12 volt power supply to operate the water valve, so I ran a wire from a unused slot in the fuse box under the dinette, the valve draws 1 1/2 amps. I was a little worried about getting the module programmed for my needs, we all know how Chinese instructions are poor due to the language translations, but it went really well. IMG_1387.MOV I mounted the module in a 4"x4" waterproof box and put that under the front dinette seat,that way I had access to it in case I need to change programming. The last picture is of the vanity and the switches for the water pump and the water diverter valve. I used a waterproof switch I had and I plan on replacing it with a smaller easier to push model. I'm happy with the way it works, flip the water pump on then push the other switch and release, you hear the water pump start and run for 15 seconds, it will shut off and you have hot water at the faucet.

That is such great advice. Sometimes, it can help to just take another loop around the campground, and take a break.

Really short trailers, like an 8 foot long motorcycle trailer, are really tricky. If anyone wants to learn the physics of this phenomenon….. https://www.towgo.com/backing-up-a-short-trailer/ https://www.towgo.com/why-cant-i-backup-straight That site sells a $400 (!!!!) doohicky that works with a phone app. I have no idea how well it functions, but I do caution folks to learn the old fashioned way, by practicing, in case your high tech electronic helper quits for some reason, and this includes those wonderful trailer tech packages in the newer trucks. My sister has owned a little 1200 pound teardrop camper for two years and neither she nor her husband can back it. She has to unhitch and push it around by hand. OTH I have been towing motorcycle, utility, boat and camp trailers since about 1970, for countless miles. BUT I still get flustered every now and then, part of that is growing old, and part is just pure bad luck. Daniel Boone was once asked if he ever got lost. “No,” he replied , “ but once I was a might bewildered for three days.” That applies to towing! When you are exhausted, it is dark and rainy, you are trying to back into a strange campsite with too many nearby trees and awkwardly parked vehicles, you tend to make mistakes. That is when you must force yourself to relax, take a really deep breath, and ask somebody for help. I have had to do that a few times. John Davies Spokane WA

My Oliver salesman also pointed out that you can often find 20# tanks for sale at places -- gas stations, 7-11, etc -- but will rarely find the 30# tanks at these places. Between that knowledge and considering that a 30# tank weighs 75 or 80 pounds when full, I decided on the 20# tanks. I will carry an extra if necessary for boondocking, etc.

BoondockingAirstream - So you are over one third the way to your 300, but that would be no fun if you quit then. Two people do not make a survey. You can do your survey right here in a new forum subject (see the tab at the top of the starting page) and get more than 2 people voting. I would be more than happy to be one of the voters. Let the real survey begin.

Another nugget of good info , Mattnan. Since there are two of us, I can look ahead for good gas stops, as we travel, both for price and maneuverability. For my solo traveler friends, this often means planning the route and setting way points in the route planner, for gas and rest stops. I use GasBuddy, Google, and waze. We often like the stations like membership Costco, Sams, and many of the non-membership Murphy's at walmarts. Usually convenient to the interstate, and one way lanes. The outside lanes are easiest to get in and out of. The downside of costco and sams is no bathrooms or shopping, unless you park and go into the warehouse. We've found that some of the Loves and flying js (especially near major interstate junctions) can be very, very tight, and chaotic with people pulling in and out from both directions. Some are great. But, sometimes, it's even worth paying a few cents a gallon more, to avoid the high traffic stations and lines. While you're waiting for your trailer, start paying attention when you're gassing up. You will need much more room, with a trailer behind, to maneuver tight lanes . You can do this. Everyone is new, at some point. Then, later, you can help others with sharing your experiences.

Hi all - Kevin and Rebecca Dunn here. We are scheduled to pick up Legacy Elite I Hull #1030 on February 23rd. After much consideration we have landed on the name "Reset", to be pulled by "Blue Moose" our 2022 Subaru Ascent. We are based in Duncanville, Tx - just south of Dallas on US 67. This will be our second fiberglass trailer. We started with Happier Camper HC1 # 48 "Shadow" and have had some wonderful adventures traveling to Colorado and on to California as well as visiting many of the Texas State Parks. Shadow has moved to some very good friends and will be reappearing as "Peggy Sue" soon, complete with Pegasus wings. Moving up to the LE I will give us the opportunity to broaden our camping options outside of just State Parks and other locations with facilities. I have been listening to the great advice and ideas on the forum for the last several months as we got closer to our delivery date, and greatly appreciate the community that is here. All the new systems on an Oliver can be a bit intimidating, especially when our pickup date could occur in inclement winter weather. We have our reservations already for the Oliver meetup in May and hope to meet many of you there. Looking forward to being a part of the Oliver owner's community.

I wouldn't. Propane tanks, even "empty" ones, should only be carried in a properly vented area. Propane is heavier than air, and if leaked, it collects in the lowest area. We actually rarely carry an extra tank. Propane lasts a long time for us, even the 20 lb tanks, unless it's really cold, and we have to run the furnace a lot. The stove and refrigerator use minimal amounts.

If you'll be mostly in California, I'd omit the 30 lb tanks, unless you are truly "buff." My daughter can lift them out, and back, I'm sure. She's tough. Not me, anymore. And, a lot of places won't fill portable tanks "in place." I can lift 20 lb tanks, empty or full, over the ledge, and I'm short. They're also the common exchange size. I wouldn't want to trade a brand new tank at blue rhino. I'd carry an extra old one, from your grill, or a garage sale, in a milk crate to keep it upright, in the truck bed. Blue rhino takes anything.

WOW! That beautiful Futura pressure cooker is practically a work of art! I see that it will also works on induction, as well as gas. Several people here have portable induction burners for use at powered campsites. My mother in law was a pressure cooker master. I wish she had given me lessons. I've never mastered it. Maybe someday you'll teach me? 🙃 We carried only one small pot, and one small fry pan, for over a decade. (Only two burners, right?) A few years ago, I found a very small wok skillet made by nordicware that has become my favorite indoor cooking utensil. Great for heating soups, making jambalaya or stir fries, thai, etc. I carry melmac plates and bowls, as we do in the boat. Decent quality, so not too many scratches after 14 seasons. We do sometimes use paper plates and bowls, or many times, just a napkin for sandwiches at lunch. If you already own corelle, take it. It's pretty sturdy stuff. Just don't store it with metal. You may want to slide a cheap, thin paper plate, or a bit of shelfliner, between them, for travel. I have 4 plastic paper plate holders, so we can use the thin coated paper plates from Aldi, that burn quickly and completely on the fire. I have a lot of forks and spoons , probably 10, each, so I don't have to do dishes every meal. Wipe them off with the napkin, and keep for a day or two til I do dishes, with a tea ketlle of hot water . Much of our cooking is on the fire, or on the grill . My advice is don't overload. After a few trips, you'll know what you need. Every season, I carry less.

But it does rotate….. slowly. https://www.space.com/24871-does-the-moon-rotate.html John Davies Spokane WA

Very cool! An alternative timer that could be used is this non-programmable ten second one from Santa Cruz, it is around $15. It has no parasitic draw at all. Santa Cruz RC-15-GUN-AL Timer Installation.pdf That was a whole lot of work for what in reality is a minimal benefit, since you can just use that wasted water to fill a drinking water filter, which is what I do, but OTH many of my mods could be described that way. It is a lot of fun, and when it works out, you feel good about it. John Davies Spokane WA

Nice mod! It always bothers me when I turn on the hot water either at the kitchen or bathroom sink and see all that fresh water go down the drain while waiting for hot water. Mike

Very nice modification! 👍🏻

Kim: I very much agree with what John, Rivernerd, ChrisMI and Mattnan stated above. You might want to rethink your plan of purchasing a truck near Hohenwald. To me that is a little risky to buy site unseen. I bought my truck used after searching through Carfax, but I did go to see it and road tested it before putting down a deposit. I owned it 4 or 5 months prior to picking up my Oliver. At least Carfax usually have a lot of pictures of the truck online. As the others stated, at a minimum at least borrow a truck and trailer to practice with. If you have not had much practice in backing the trailer, try to stay in campgrounds on your way home that has pull thru sites so you are not backing up a lot. Ask camper's at the CG for help so they can spot you at the back of the trailer. I am sure they would be happy to help. Try to buy a pickup truck that includes a towing package (includes a 2" reseeiver for the trailer hitch, extended side mirrors, 7 pin trailer connector and break controller). If not, at a minimum make sure the truck has a 7 pin connector to connect the trailer electric cable to and buy a aftermarket break controller and get it installed prior to picking up the Oliver. Are you getting the Anderson No-sway Weight Distribution hitch system from Oliver? There are some people that do not use it, but in your case it might make towing a little easier on your mind and security. [Read about connecting and disconnecting that system as well. Oliver will give you instructions as well.] Are you planning to stay in Hohenwald a few days? This is recommended so that you can practice using all the components and if you have any questions Oliver can help you (and if anything needs to be fixed or adjusted). Personnely, I really love the compost toilet I have. I like I do not have to deal with empting the tank with poop in it. Read the Owner's manual carefully as it will take a little getting used to proper use and maintenance of the toilet. When you arrive in Hohenwald go to Walmart and buy some peat moss as you will need it in the compost toilet when using it on your return trip. Lastly well fefore pickup, go to the Oliver University and read and reread all the articles in the Owner's manuals and for each of the components you buy so you have that knowleadge base. Ask any questions you have on this forum as there is a great knowledge base here. Getting ready for delivery is the hard part of the process but you will get through it fine with the property preparatory times. (Look at as getting ready for taking your nursing exams.) Camping is the easy part. Where in New England?

Kim, Folks on this forum are terrific, sincere, and truly offering sound advice. I have greatly benefited from their help and advice. I will also share a couple simple thoughts. Check lists for hooking up and preparing for departure, and a separate one for setting up your trailer upon arrival are really good. Most of us have had difficulty at one point or another, most of which might have been avoided with the check list. Consider storing your heavy items low in your trailer vs high in the overheads. Items like cast iron pots and pans if you decide to use them. We wish you all the best in your experience. I must admit when I read your first post and subsequent post inquiring about the nice Ford F 150 for sale in PA it really reminded me of the person that I believe John Davies is referring to. Folks on this forum went above and beyond to help and offer very good advice. The person had not learned all of the features of their truck which lead to further frustration. That person went all in and didn't get some of the needed experience offered in advance. Folks are trying to help. You are a different person so your experience will be different and terrific. It takes time!! Nothing beats the experience of doing these things. A couple of simple things can help make things go well. Like, getting your truck and trailer lined up perfectly straight make a big difference in attaching and removing the Andersen hitch. The $16 investment l made in the two hitch pins at Tractor Supply were worth their weight in gold!!. I wish I did this 2 years ago. Good luck with everything and take your time. I made a bunch of mistakes, still am, and am learning too. We had the truck, but did have to add a break controller. I had to learn that. I am about to learn more as we head toward the mountains Monday for the next 45 days. I had towed boats 23ft and 5000 lbs was the largest, and work trailers but nothing with electric brakes and nothing using the truck tow/haul mode to help defending steep grades. Towing the Ollie long distances was different. Learning you have to pick gas stations carefully to have enough room to maneuver to get fuel but more importantly have room to leave so you don't hit your trailer making tight maneuvers. I use the back up camera as a rearview mirror when towing during the daylight. (It is too bright for me at night when towing). I am still learning and getting more proficient with the help of this Forum. This will be fun but it is work too! Good luck and have a blast!!! Exciting!!!

Fantastic mod! I was actually planning on doing the exact same thing to avoid losing water when boondocking. I also wanted to add another two valves, the hot water into the cold line, and then the cold line into the tank, in order to circulate hot water through all the pipes to prevent freezing pipes when camping in freezing weather. Preferably with a temperature sensor to activate the circulation valves opening when the street side pipes shows a 36 degrees temperature reading.

We have PLENTY of room for Ollies and no HOA! 😄 50 miles SW of Colorado Springs, depends on what you consider a Colorado attraction! I consider the whole state to be one, well, except for Denver. Haha

Fellow Booner... lively discussions revive the soul. Some are offended if you disagree with how the Moon rotates, which it doesn't. The longer the post, the more possibilities of improper verbs, misspelled nouns causing conflict with one another, causing a rupture within the English Departments at major Universities. I have spent more evenings in my destitute youth, sleeping on picnic tables overnight, then the next morning spend sunrise to sunset hunting fossils on Ranches in western Nebraska. A tent took too much time to set up and when driving a 1956 and stepped up to a 1964 VW Bug... with myself and a passenger, and my brother as a third person in the back... there was not much room for things, other canned Tuna, and Doughnuts. The drive from Independence, Missouri to western Nebraska was 685 miles to campsite. No more tent camping for us. Still have my first tent and our last tent. Makes my first tent over 50 years old... and at one time this tent style were used on Mount Everest by climbers. I may have to revise my estimate number for postings to Under 200, since I do not have an Oliver II, yet. And it would be foolish for a Neanderthal to burn the rope, before getting using it. Chiggers... my new friend is the curse of all insects. Oklahoma is home to the best... be good. I cannot help myself.

We have two different poles, both are extendable. The big one is used to fly a flag (or two) and is 23 feet tall. The smaller one is used for spinners or such and is 18 feet. We store them inside the trailer one under each of our bed risers.

Boon… you remind me of a couple of people I drink coffee with on occasion. Persons who have strong beliefs and are willing to share them. I know that when I sit with them that there will be a discussion. As long as I don’t take them or myself too seriously it will be fun. We live in a redwood forest in Mendocino County, CA. The most dangerous critters I run into are deer ticks, that can carry Lyme disease. Yogi recently moved into the neighborhood and is tearing up everybody's trash. We’ll see how that plays out. For us - ground clothes, tents, camper, trailers. Cheers

This is good to hear, since this is my newbie experience. It's a matter of fractions of an inch on the steering wheel and suddenly my 'great' alignment is all out of whack on that landscape trailer. :)

Remember those ads with the Native American chief crying about the trash beside the road? It was a problem in the past, it became part of our national consciousness and got better, now this generation has forgotten. Maybe it's time to bring those ads back.

Maybe it’s generational, but I don’t understand folks that leave trash and waste when they leave. We always try to leave our site (whether dispersed or campground) better than how we found it.

You might want to purchase your used tow vehicle soon after you put your deposit down. Put 5-10k on it to get used to how it rides, blind spots, and take care of any squawks it might have before you hook up to the Oliver.

I've been an avid tent camper for decades, about half of it hiking or biking, and half with a small 2 person tent via automobile. I'm hoping that boondocking becomes the better portion of my use of the Oliver -- I want to get out where I can see the stars (in between the satellites). Water is precious and I was taught to clean dishes while they are still moist, using a scrubby rag or steel brillo with salt or sand or baking soda. Now that I think about it, maybe that's why I have the habit of cleaning my cookware and utensils before I sit down to eat! I've been thinking about this as I assemble (in my mind) what to bring when I pick up my Oliver... the nice folks who allowed me to tour their Olivers all used disposable plates and cups, but I was raised differently, so that just doesn't sit well for me. I have some simple white Corelle dinnerware -- light weight dishes (made from 80% recycled glass) and that is what I plan to bring (plates and bowls). I don't drink anything except water and tea, so my cup is easy to keep clean. It's the cookware that I keep thinking about... I plan on my steel pan (good on any source of heat) and my Futura pressure cooker (also serves as a pot and is good on any source of heat -- it's not electric). I'd be interested in what you and others tend to use the most for cookware while boondocking. https://www.corelle.com/ https://www.hawkinscookers.com/WebPCMain.aspx?cat=FSS

Yep, mounted a WeBoost atop the flagpole. Works good when nestled under trees and better when not. Fabricated antenna mount to fit pole end.

Get the air conditioner, you will eventually regret any other decision. Since the air conditioner is standard equipment you may end up with one in a box and, as Bill says, you're most likely not going to get any credit for it not being installed.

Regarding the a/c or no a/c question: In addition to the above discussion regarding resale and comfort - add - you can probably delete the a/c from your build, BUT, you probably will get no monetary credit from Oliver for doing so. Bill

I agree that you need air conditioning (and a way to power it, meaning a 2000+ watt generator) even if you never “intend” to use it. There will quickly come a day when you are forced to park in 100 degree direct sun with no breeze, and you will REALLY need the cooling. The Ollie heats up slowly, because it is insulated so well, but the flip side of the coin is that it cools off slowly after the sun sets. A lot of people do not fully understand the fact that the air inside the trailer is not the only thing that gets hot, but every surface, every pan, the water in the tanks, your groceries, your undies, all those parts are at that same temperature and it takes a really long time for all that mass to cool down. And the unventilated compartments, pantry and closet, and even the air gaps between the twin hulls, trap it. I think you will soon discover that in mid-summer you need to run the AC from an hour or two after lunch until the sun sets or goes behind trees. Then as the outside environment cools down below about 80 degrees you can open windows and the entry door for natural ventilation. I can tolerate 85 degrees inside the trailer if I strip down, with a fan blowing on my skin, but anything over that means the AC is running. When you are hooked to shore power, that is a painless no-brainer. If you have to fire up your generator, that adds layers of complexity….. but you get used to that. It is part of boondocking. The biggest lithium battery package will run the AC, for a few hours, but that is not long enough IMHO if it is blistering hot outside, and then you need to recharge those batteries…. with a generator. John Davies Spokane WA

Hi, and a special welcome to another LE 1! We've enjoyed 14 seasons of adventures with our sturdy 2008. Hope you enjoy yours as much as we've enjoyed ours! PS, love the name you've chosen. Camping definitely resets our priorities.

Welcome to the forum and the Oliver family.

"I wouldn't. Propane tanks, even "empty" ones, should only be carried in a properly vented area. Propane us heavier than air, and if leaked, it collects in the lowest area. " My intuition was the same. Thanks for verifying that it was not a good idea. What could possibly go wrong? 💥🎆🧨🔥

I also carry the "fancy" tape. I have used it to fix different things,, at campsites, for fellow campers. However, when "fixing" the umbilicalcord/plug connection I will stick with electrical tape. We put a small amount of silicone caulk around the seam and then double wrap about 4" of the tape. I have found the "cheap" tape forms a more rigid connection outboard of the outlet, allows the cord to gently bend down, keeps the connection secure, and last for a long long time. I have noticed the the newer units have a cord that exits at a 45° or so to minimize the problem (and broken plastic on the sockets). Dump trailers, boat trailers, and other objects in a salt water environment have proven its vaue. Just know that a standard product, that works, is an acceptable item to use...

Quite true, and could be said of some of our mods, too. Pretty slick though, for those of us (like me) who don't like to drink tank water,even filtered. @John E DaviesI like your suggestion on the alternative switch, though. I collect cold water in a kettle, and use it for dishwashing, but it's a pain. Love your mod, @Minnesota Oli. Please let us know how it works for you through the next year. My guess, you'll be loving it.

All you do (after extending the pole and attaching the flag) is lean the pole to the left and place between the two "hooks" in the upper bracket, straighten the pole and drop into the bottom bracket. Quick and easy.

Is your Maxx Air fan partially open? They are "Stiff/Tight" only when open or fully closed. GJ PS: Fried another brain cell. How about the bathroom exhaust fan. Maybe a bearing squeak.

This our flag pole setup. Upper Bracket Lower Bracket Screen Room and Flying the Mississippi Flag in the Dome Rock area, Quartzsite, AZ - 2017

Paper plates, paper cups, paper bowls, paper towels when I'm camped where there is no H2O and sewer connection - which is 90% of the time. Besides not having to wash dishes (prep pots excluded when necessary of course) I collect these "dirty" items along with all other paper/burnable items and using an existing fire pit/ring I burn them. Saves potable water, saves time, saves landfill and keeps things clean. Bill

Paper Plates, paper napkins, stainless steel flatware and no complaints. Personally, I like to discourage neighbors from inviting themselves to have any Meal with us. My wife is an excellent cook. I am an excellent eater. Since I have a high activity metabolism... I can eat at will, never gain weight and drink 60 ounces of water a day. If I am swimming in a lake... maybe twice as much. That is... Will I eat this or that? You Betcha... This is good. That is not... kind of eater. Neighbors: Be Aware... We have two Blue Heelers. Uninvited guests get to see our Blue Heelers clean off our plates with the 'Canine Licking Sterilization Process' and then they are stacked neatly, onto the kitchen counter. The Heelers already lick my face, so why not our paper plates, as well?

Yes, shorter trailers react to steering input faster and are easier to jackknife than longer trailers. I find our FD's 27' command trailer easier to back than our little boat trailer.

As one who takes delivery of an Elite II in September, I add my voice to the chorus quoted above. I have been driving a full-sized SUV or pickup towing my raft trailer for decades. Backing a trailer took me a long time to "get." And, backing looking over your shoulder is very different than backing using side mirrors. There are blind spots in most tow vehicles that make it impossible to see your trailer at certain angles. A rear view camera mounted on the back of your trailer is extremely useful for backing, but that, too, is a somewhat different skill set that takes time to develop. I recommend you review, several times, Oliver's excellent video showing how to hook up a tow vehicle. As shown in the video, be sure to cross the safety chains. This creates a "cradle" for the trailer tongue to drop onto (instead of the road) should the coupler come loose from the hitch ball. How do I know? Well.......... Towing an Oliver presents new issues even for me, as I have never owned a trailer with its own brakes. Those brakes should be burnished right after delivery, and before you have to make an emergency stop. And, your tow vehicle must have an installed trailer brake controller with 7-pin connector to communicate with the electric brakes on the Oliver. The "gain" on the trailer brake controller should be adjusted once you take delivery on your Ollie, and before you hit the road. This is not a comprehensive list of things you must learn and skills you must develop to safely tow an Oliver trailer. Which is why I concur that it is wise to work up the "trailering" learning curve long before you pick up a tow vehicle "somewhere near Tennessee" on your way to take delivery of your Ollie.

I think most of us built up immunity to cooties while in grade school. I never worried about cooties after I got to high school. Mike

Now THAT is one serious fishing pole!

Pretty simply, actually. We treat the trailer, as likely you do, as a hard sided tent. We minimize our impact. We live on solar. We pretty much live the same, at home. Solar powered home. Solar powered boat. At home, we collect rainwater, and filter it for use everywhere. As I think you do, we believe in treading as lightly as possible on our planet. We try to use the fewest resources possible. Mess up as little as possible. Leave a very small footprint, if we can . I don't love the desert, like you apparently do. More power to you. Room for everyone. I love trees,mountains and water. Green and blue are my favorite colors. 😁 well, I like all the colors of the ocean...and the mountains. Last year, we actually counted, and 152 days, camping in our 2008 Oliver. It takes some thinking and planning, as you know. Some years more, some less, probably. Is what it is. Happy camping.

Thank you Mike and Carol for such a positive statement. My "heart soars like a bird'... Little Big Man film. Boondocking is a choice, not the only option for using one's tent, RV or Trailer. I have walked the Oregon Trail in Wyoming and except for some exceptions... only the wind survived what erosion could not.

I’m not sure but I hope I’m responding to Mike and Carol and Bill. I will be working a little as a travel RN. On my time off I would like to visit as many National Parks as I can. I’m only interested in dry camping. The options I chose The twin bed floor plan, Twin bed KTT mattresses and hyper fan for twin bed floor plan, convection Microwave, front and rear propane quick connects, composting toilet, lithium pro package, and the standard 6 gallon gas electric water heater as I like to keep things simple. My sales rep said that I’d be able to get the new quieter AC , but he is not sure of the price today but will let me know soon. Not sure I need an AC. Not sure I need the mattresses. I love to cook, and bake. I love cooking outside as well! Always used wood. What do you all think? I have no interest in ever being in an RV park or renting an RV. Thirty pound propane tanks might be a problem when trying to refill them. I plan on carrying my drinking H20 separate. I’m a minimalist and know how to conserve. I think it would be wonderful to live a simple life for a while! I will plug into shore power for approximately 6 months a year and have H20 and electric. I have 2 sons who have homes in California. One in Southern and the other in northern. This is when I will also be traveling to national parks. The other 6 months I will be on the road working. Looking forward to your response’s and hearing your stories. Kindly, Kim

Cool flagpole pictures all. Anyone putting a cell antenna on one of these poles to enhance signal?

I guess it’s time for me to try selling my Ollie! I probably won’t be able to find anybody that wants to buy a used trailer with an air conditioner that nobody likes, but it does keep me cool when I use it. Not to mention the junk brake system that left skid marks when I made a hard stop last week. And the Andersen WD hitch ball has some chrome worn off, maybe I should replace it before it kills a potential sale. But wait a minute! My Ollie is the only RV I have ever owned, which also makes it the best RV I have ever owned! So maybe I’ll just keep it, warts and all. What I should probably do is stay off the forum and avoid all of the expert opinions trying to convince me that I bought a piece of poop. I think I’ll just make a better effort to remember my mother’s sage advice, “if you don’t have something nice to say, keep your mouth shut". Maybe I’ll join Facebook, I heard it’s a great place to get information and I just might find somebody like me, that likes their Ollie! Sorry, I do know the rules for capitalizing some words, but I think may be a form of shouting, so I left those out. And if I offended someone, I didn’t mean to, I was just going with the flow of the postings that stuck in my mind today. Peace, Out! Mossey