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We used to drink water from home (in jerry cans) almost exclusively while camping. I didn’t think this would be sustainable on our 5 week trip this spring, so I decided to give the Ollie tank a very thorough (2X) cleaning and combine a 3-stage filter with regular Purogene use at every fill. We are also pretty discriminating about where we fill. The system worked beautifully, and it was a nice change to be able to drink water right from the tap. BayTec - 32oz Purogene Drinking Water Treatment and Water System Sanitizer for Water, Sanitizes Water Storage Systems, Provides for Long-Term Storage of Drinking Water https://a.co/d/2ZJp9l2 Blu Tech R3, RV Water Filter System, 0.2 Micron Water Filter for Campers with Compact 5-inch Filters, 3 Stage Premium RV Water Filtration System, for RVs, Vans, and Boats - by Blu Technology https://a.co/d/fATO3Vq

Every time I buy a (blue) Camco in-line hose water filter, I save the old short white spring hose. And each year, I put one on the Ollie. The rear port is fairly accessible/exposed and this hose “attached” may not be best between (in-route) uses. I like the white hoses, as it provides a bit of a shock absorber to the connection on the OTT side, if someone who is 75 y-o and pretty much all legs, catches a foot on one of those hoses. Just get a beaded chain extension and attach to the existing black screw plugs already there and put them in the end of the white hoses while underway. B~Out

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Like Mike and Carol and Steph and Dub B, I use bottled water and only use the fresh water tank for washing dishes, and , bathing. However, with RV's I owned prior to "seeing the light" with my Oliver, I used THIS kind of stuff to make sure I was OK even though I normally used bottled water then too. Since I too sanitize my fresh water tank like John Dehne and am sure that there is nothing "dangerous" about that water, I've simply developed a habit that costs a bit more money but allows me to more precisely monitor the amount of water I'm drinking. Bill

No. We don’t drink from the fresh tank. We carry drinking water separately. Mike

I'm so very happy that I found the Oliver -- and that I was able to see one of each size, in person, before placing my order. I'm also glad that I took the time to read many posts on the forum about Tow Vehicles (TV) and systems and other questions posted by owners. The Forum is like family and you'll find sage advice throughout the forum site. In addition to the Oliver University mentioned above, there is a LOT of information that Oliver provides in their Service Departments portion of the website called Knowledge Base. I'm a new owner (picked up last Spring) and while I have decades of camping experience, this is my first recreational vehicle of any kind (boat, trailer, etc). I have a lot to learn, and I've been enjoying it all -- even when it's a challenge to learn so many things at once. Good luck and enjoy your visit to the factory!

I totally agree with that. We looked at, honestly, everything available when we were looking in 2007/2008 for our "forever" purchase. (We weren't new to camping.) We started at rv lots. My husband and I laughed, and walked out, when a salesman tried to convince us that with a 5th wheel hitch in my 2005 1500 Siverado bed that we'd be "good to go" with the unit he wanted to get off the lot.😪 We looked at (and often crawled over and under) literally "everything. " RV shows, all the molded fiberglass trailers available at the time, and finally settled on our Oliver. We drove roughly 800 miles to tour the then very new production site in Hohenwald. We saw Ollies in various stages of production, and could see the amazing frames and care and materials that went into the trailer. (,My husband, like many owners here, is an engineer. ) We put in our deposit on the way home, over the phone, and never looked back. Our 2008, 16 seasons later, doesn't owe us a dime. Seriously. We probably owe a bigger debt to Oliver, and our little trailer. The adventures have been priceless memories. We'll leave our stout little trailer to our daughter, for her to make more memories with her family.

Hello, I have been meaning to introduce us since we became Oliver owners. We are Bobby and Nadine, we live in East Texas and are lifelong campers. This latest purchase raises the total count of RV towables to 13 (over a 43-year period). The Oliver is our second fiberglass trailer, we owned a 16’ Casita for several years and enjoyed it, but it became too small. We were in the market for an Air Stream, but my wife reminded me of the Oliver we saw once at a fiberglass rally. We were both so impressed we called Phil and placed our order. We picked up our new LE II back in December of last year. Glad we made this choice. The folks at the factory have been great and I would recommend the trailer to anyone that is interested in luxury camping! I wanted to share a recent experience: We left home in early June for Lake Placid, NY. On our way we stayed near Connellsville, PA. To our surprise we woke that morning to 44° F! (cold by our standards) Being from Texas and having never traveled this far north this was quite a shock. So, I set the thermostat on the Tuma Vario Heat furnace. Yes, it made it warm in short order but the noise coming from the vents was deafening. Sounded like an angle grinder on a sheet of steel. I promptly turned it off thinking the thing would self-destruct. Thankfully my wife had remembered to pack “the Cube”. I plugged it in and after 10 minutes it was nice and toasty. We used the cube heater off and on till we returned home. I contacted Jason Essary in service for warranty repair. He told me that Truma had a mobile service technician in Texas. I called Truma directly with the supplied number and scheduled an appointment. The tech (Todd) drove from the Austin area to my back yard 3 days later. He checked the unit out and said it was 100% covered by Truma’s warranty. Unit was defective from the factory. He replaced the noisy unit with a brand new one and extended the normal one-year warranty to two! The entire service call lasted less than 45 minutes. Super service, and a super nice guy. Well, this howdy turned out to be much longer than I wanted it to be. Just wanted to share. Bobby Christall Hull# 1307

FYI: Our shower's converted to the Scandvik mixing valves mounted on the sink stand bulkhead available from, you guessed it, Amazon: Like @SeaDawg, we love Scandvik products...

We use a Travel Berkey and filter our tank water for drinking. Lots of varied opinions on the internet about the Berkey, but I can only comment on my experiences. I have used it in remote parts of Africa, Southwest Asia, Central and South America, and have never had water issues. I have seen some pretty sketch water through these things and I have never gotten sick or had ill effects. We like the travel size and it sits on the dining table while camping until we need the table. Not for everyone, expensive, but it also doubles as our emergency water supply in Florida which is prone to hurricanes. https://www.berkeyfilters.com/products/travel-berkey

We love our EV and have taken many road trips in it. Just like any vehicle, you have to plan ahead and recognize limitations. But in general, we have found owning an EV to be an excellent experience — maintenance is a breeze, acceleration is other-worldly, and it’s just a hoot to drive. We know it’s not going to tow an Oliver, and that’s OK. Our TV is too large, and too much of a gas-hog, for every-day driving. It, like our EV, has a purpose.

Another point to consider in this discussion revolves around those that might have a sensitivity to the different mineral content of water that can be found from place to place. Actually this is what started me on drinking bottled water while on the road. If you can take enough water with you - either in your fresh water tank and/or in something like jerry cans - you will not generally risk upsetting your body's system with something that it is not used to. Bill

For many years we drank from our fresh tank but then I got to thinking about all the little places water can sit between trips, especially since we have well water, so we switched to bottled water for drinking and the fresh tank for bathing, etc. Probably overkill, but it also stretches how long our fresh tank lasts on trips.

They're flexible too, so if you hit something, np. I've used these before, had them on a class-c, decent quality and inexpensive, not much to go wrong. Good eye! I was going to remount those funny little chains, but didn't want to take the time, at the time. I removed the bottom screw to remove them and replaced the screw in the hose bib. Last time I just placed the cap inside the rear storage bin where we keep the hoses. Thanks for asking!

I like the spring guard. Let us know how it works out for you. I also see that you have plugs in the openings. 👍👍👍 good plan. Where do you keep the plugs when connected to city water or filling tank?

I went with 6" extensions, since I really dislike craning my neck to reach under! They connect easy, hand-tight without leaking. The 4-pack is perfect for an Oliver. Amazon.com: Hourleey Garden Hose Protector, Hose Extension Adapter with Coil Spring (4 PCS) : Patio, Lawn & Garden

Welcome to the forum! Like you, we are first time RV owners. When we started looking in 2014 we went to a lot of RV shows and Airstream dealers since we thought we wanted an Airstream. I learned about Oliver on the Airstream forum. We saw one locally, visited the factory and were convinced Oliver was the one. We both retired earlier than we thought we would at 62 but don’t regret it a bit. We’ve been all around the US, visited most National Parks and a lot of Monuments. Our Oliver has become a second home over the last 8 years. Get a factory tour. Look at other RV makers and do your own comparison. Retire and hit the road! You may not feel comfortable with your knowledge about the RV life, but experience will fill in the gaps quickly. One unique aspect about Oliver is that the family owned company stays involved with owners. Oliver leadership folks attend the annual rally and enjoy spending time with Oliver owners. Customer support is great. This forum is also a great resource for help and support. Good luck! Mike

Be sure to look at trailers other than Oliver, that way you'll appreciate the quality that Oliver Travel Trailers puts into their product. We picked ours up last August and have logged over 11,000 miles and close to 15 National Parks. We've encountered no problems with the trailer to date.

Steve, when you have it in AC mode do you see the snowflake at the top, if you don’t see the snowflake maybe you have it in vent mode and not AC….see attached video clip? Also, I have found the dehumidifying mode (raindrop button on remote) works really well. IMG_0821.mov

Tali hates tailgators (sic). We've never used one of these waste totes. But if I rigged up a carrier on the back bumper with a remotely controlled release.....hmmmmm.

We love our Scandvik faucets and showers in the Oliver. Today, I found out a little info from their website and catalog: You can order replacement parts (hoses, parts, etc.) as an individual, but only closeout items in entire assemblies, direct from Scandvik. Regular stock assemblies can be ordered online from Yacht Supply Depot at a discount of about 25% off msrp, no freight. Looking thru the pdf catalog for Scandvik, I discovered a few things I did not know about our showers. The one in the bathroom has an adjustable aerator. Slide it down for shower (more widespread spray), up for faucet function. The slide valve for closing off the water while soaping up for navy showers is designed to drip a little, to maintain water temperature. It is not a positive shut-off valve like the pressure handle on the outside shower. The outdoor shower spray handle will flip up for continuous spray without holding the pressure handle down. Ours is the "Euro" model in the catalog. Scandvik sells a height adjustable slide mount for the combination faucet/showerheads, as well as the mount that we have installed in the trailer. Our shower and sink faucets/mixers are all brass, chrome-plated on the indoor faucets, and are real marine quality. I like that. They're built to last, like our Oliver trailers. Sherry PS There is a single-lever replacement galley faucet in the closeouts today, chrome, for under a hundred dollars. Just an FYI, our indoor shower faucet retails for $200.00, without the mount on the bulkhead.

The fact that a hail storm can total an Airstream was one of the main reasons we excluded them from consideration.

Probably shouldn't be reviving an older thread but wanted to point out our Suburban Furnace 2015 model Oliver E2 did NOT work at 8100 feet a couple of weeks ago while camped in the Wind River Mountains of Wyoming. Motor would run but it never ignited no matter how many repeated tries. Got home figuring the ignitor might have broken again with the extremely rough roads getting in there. Note it takes two hours to travel some 20-30 miles on dirt road with camper in tow, a bit faster if not towing. If it ain't tied and strapped down things will break. Turns out the ignitor was fine, and furnace works at just under a mile high elevation here in Bozeman. We did have a backup system, Mr Buddy propane heater used on a few of the chillier mornings so not that big of a deal. We had some near freezing temps (mid 30's) at night. in the meantime I am back to the drawing board troubleshooting why this POS furnace does not work at higher altitudes. A quick google search turns up many other people with very similar issues of furnaces not working at higher elevations and the list of remedies appears to be endless. At the end of the day it's astonishing the manufacturers of RV devices such as furnaces have near ancient engineering attributes designed in the first half of the 20th century. Is this really the best they are capable of? Thanks

FYI: We also have filtered and softened well water at home which we use to top off the sanitized fresh water tank before our trips. However, like @Wolfepack, we use a Berkey Travel filter on the road and a Berkey Royal at home. We've never had an issue with the Berkey - using it to filter the well water from our OTT tank. The Berkey travels in a case beneath the forward dinette seat and on the night stand when not towing. Its really nice to just lean over and fill your glass from it when thirsty at night... OK, spoiling the wife - totally worth it! Cheers! A & D

We replace our Ventline bath fan with the Maxxair/LED model as described above. Expecting that the holes weren't going to line up (because of the two different manufacturers) either with the exterior assembly or the interior trim piece, we prepared ourselves to fill the existing holes and make new ones in the gelcoat to make this install happen. It wasn't a big deal drilling into the gelcoat and fiberglass material beneath - we applied blue painter's tape, marked/spring-punched the hole locations, and used the proper bit to drill them. FYI: We definitely used modern gray-colored butyl tape between the exterior pieces and the hull, just as @SeaDawgdescribes. It's a very straight forward mod and gives you a nice additional LED in the head which D really loves a lot... HWHL! Above pic with vent closed/light on. ...vent open/light on. Exterior view of the vent and vent guard. @Steve and Cindy: If you've got any specific questions, you can PM us anytime and we'll try to answer any questions you may have. In any case, good luck with your mod! Best regards, A & D

We never drink from our fresh tank but still seasonally sanitize it. We usually carry 10 gallons of drinking water in one gallon containers. It stores nicely in milk crates in our TV bed. We will likely run out of food before water and restock as needed. I always chuckle when I hear “off the grid” camping. My thoughts are you are only “off the grid” as long as you have a plenty food and water supply and clean clothes. The grocery store, or laundry mat has the magical way to pull you back into to town for supplies to keep your “off the grid” camping trip moving forward in my experience. Just another view point. Patriot🇺🇸

I agree with the points above, although it wasn't clear from your post whether or not you will focus on full service campgrounds or boon docking. Although I didn't see it specifically mentioned, I will assume the larger Oliver Elite II. For boon docking: 1. Get the most electrical power you can. This means at least the Lithium Pro package and preferably the Platinum package. 2. Get the composting toilet (Nature's Head). It is a learning experience but it is better for off-grid camping of more than a couple of days. For full hookup style camping: 1. You should at least get solar and the AGM batteries because there will always be some situations where hookups are not available (e.g., Harvest Host). 2. The standard flush toilet is easier than the composting toilet to use. For a TV: Get a 3/4 ton or bigger. You don't need a weight distribution hitch (WDH) and you can carry more cargo. Regarding diesel vs gas, modern diesels are much more powerful and fuel efficient, meaning you will get more range on a tank of gas. If you plan some long rural trips such as to Alaska this could be the thing that helps you avoid getting stranded. OTOH, gas vehicles are less expensive and finding repair facilities is easier. Either type of heavy duty tow vehicle will get you over the western mountains, although the diesel will do it with more ease. A half ton will require a WDH. Anything lighter may not leave you with enough payload. Be aware that if you violate vehicle towing/weight limits and get into an accident, you may have trouble getting insurance to pay, trouble with any lawsuits against you, and you will be at least partially at fault in any accident. Regarding the air conditioner: Many of the current owners have been forced to upgrade from the Dometic Penguin to another solution due to the "near jet engine" noise level. The three are the Oliver-installed Truma Aventa, the Houghton RecPro, and the Dometic FreshJet. The Houghton and FreshJet are not supported by Oliver, and the upgrade after-sale to the Truma Aventa is around $3,600. If AC is important to you, don't skimp on this option. Regarding the Oliver hitch: We did not opt for this, but now regret it because I have resumed bicycle riding. Getting it after sale was quoted at $1,125. It's probably cheaper if you just check the box on the options sheet. Regarding research: I studied the market looking for the ideal trailer for our goals which are very similar to yours. At one point I was thinking of an Airstream Classic. I found Oliver on line by accident. Having already seen all of the Airstream models we took a factory tour at Oliver. By the time we left Hohenwald we had our OEII on order. After having been in many other makes and models at various dealers and RV shows, being inside an OEII (twin) just plain felt right to both of us. Quality is extremely important to me and the OEII definitely measures up. We've put over 13.5K miles on it touring the nation and have no regrets. That said, after deciding, I spent the next nine months (order duration during 2020-2021) studying all of the owners manuals. I also spent a considerable amount of time before that studying tow vehicles and the science of towing, including all of the various measurements (GVWR, GCWR, etc.), evaluating vehicles to decide which would actually do for the kind of towing we had planned.

Oliver university has a video on how to sanitize the water system. I do it at least 2 times a year. We have great well water and drink from out tank without any issues. If you are on city water that is treated and chlorinated you shouldn’t have any issues as long as you drain the tank after each use and at least flush all the lines and tank when refilling for a trip. Safe Travel's

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It is, indeed. A family.

Winegard has released a new firmware update for the WiFiranger products. This version fixes security flaws and some UI issues. The version can be updated from the WiFiranger main screen of the Web interface. Version is 7.1.0B14.

@Boudicca908 I purchased these Ely quick connects and really like them. https://www.eleyhosereels.com/search?q=Quick+connects They make connecting to water inlets sooooo much easier and quicker and are solid brass. Patriot🇺🇸

Actually 4 including the black tank flush

My City Water connection started leaking A LOT and my neighbor took a look and said I was missing the check valve -- but after reading the forum posts related to this subject, I learned that my check valve is moved inboard, and I was able to fix my City Water connection with borrowed hex key and plumber's tape. Now to buy my own hex key. Also -- I don't have fingernails long enough to grab that outer red rubber strainer, so I used a sewing needle to gently pull it out. I plan to buy spare strainers and O-rings that go on the other side, especially since there are 3 of these connections (City Water, Fresh Water and the Boon Docking inlet) -- can anyone tell me what size the O-ring is? I'm not sure how it's measured. Thanks for all the help, Forum family!

Do these pics help you? Bill

Hi and welcome to the forum. As far as advice on trailer camping and retirement in general: 1. Don’t push retirement out too far. I received great advice years ago to “retire as early as financially possible”. And we followed that advice. We’ve know too many friends and relatives who kept putting off retirement for various reasons, and then ended up with health issues, or passing away, that cut short their time to enjoy retirement. There are too many stories like that even here on this forum, and trailers for sale in the classifieds section due to health issues encountered after the trailer purchase. Thankfully we’ve been able to enjoy our time with the Oliver, and have covered a good bit of the continental US at this point, and plan to continue. 2. If you’ve never owned a trailer (or any camping experience?), I agree with the above advice to try renting one and traveling with it first before committing to a big purchase like the Oliver and the necessary tow vehicle. The reality of “traveling the open road and seeing the country” can be a shock to some people compared to their dream. We’ve seen a few folks buy an Oliver, then encounter the reality of camping, trailering headaches, etc. and sell the trailer shortly afterwards. 3. Don’t skimp on a tow vehicle. Get one with more than adequate payload and towing ratings. Most folks consider a 1/2 ton pickup to be the true safe minimum to start with for an Oliver Elite II. 4. Be prepared for all the expenses that come after the trailer purchase (after you get over the initial shock of the Oliver price itself with all the factory options you add). After purchase expenses for the trailer and tow vehicle typically include the following: -Sales tax (6% of the purchase price here in Pennsylvania for us at time of title registration after purchase). -insurance -a trailer cover (the Calmark cover Oliver sells is $1,300) -tire covers for storage. -water filtration system, hoses, fittings, etc. -tire pressure monitoring system -hitch lock -tow vehicle mud flaps such as Rock Tamers -bed cover for the truck -jack blocks -wheel chocks -leveling blocks -extra sewer hose -portable waste water tote tank (for campsites that aren’t full hookup). -portable generator (for boondocking) -misc campsite accessories (chairs, rug, clam shelter, portable grille, awning shade screen, etc) -a good portable tool kit -trailer storage fees -trailer annual maintenance, etc. -repairs! Things do break since RV industry standard components in general aren’t the greatest for durability or reliability. -Harvest Host membership -campground per night fees (cheaper than a hotel but still not free) The list goes on and on, and it really adds up. You can expect another $10,000 to $15,000 in expenses for the above items after the initial Oliver purchase price. Not trying to scare you 🙂, just be prepared with the checkbook. It ain’t a cheap hobby. It reminds me of the boat owners I know who say that BOAT is an acronym for Bust Out Another Thousand 🙂.

Sullivan Maine. Acadia seashore campground. Just beautiful

No worries. If you're not used to looking for marine features, why would you know? Btw, the Scandvik fixtures in our trailer are entering their 16th season. Still bright and shiny, and work as original. I have no complaints.

Thanks for sharing. I am going to add this info to my reference list. Concerning the showerhead faucet: It would be good to not hang anything on the showerhead holder except the showerhead. The holder is only connected to the fiberglass wall with a not too long screw. I found out the hard way after I found both on the floor after hanging a not to heavy accessory on the holder for what was supposed to be temporary hanging as I was cleaning and organizing inside.

dmay56 Many Olliver Elite II owners use a 1/2 ton truck with the weight distribution hitch. If you are not going to travel in the western mountains, the 1/2 ton is sufficient, in my opinion.

I just posted a trip report on our last 2-week dry camping run. It was HOT and HUMID most days here in CT. We have the factory Platinum lithium package and found we could run the Dometic A/C for about 45 minutes at night while watching TV before going to bed. (We use the ARC input to connect the TV audio to the Furrion amp and speakers. With doors and windows closed, it was not audible outside the trailer.) That was enough to significantly cool and dry the cabin. We did that on the worst days, maybe 4 nights. If there was full sun the next day, rooftop solar refilled the batteries. If not, we lost maybe 4-5% SOC. We never used our Honda genny. Even with some cloudy days we could go a LONG time that way, probably a month. Last year we tried running A/C most of the afternoon. That definitely required the generator to run the A/C, recharge the batteries, or both. Not worth it. Also note, the Truma A/C requires a larger generator than the Dometic with soft-start, which runs fine on a 2000W Honda.

I thought some might like reading this https://chevytrucks.org/common-3-0l-duramax-problems/ My readings tell me it is a good engine/transmission combo in a good truck. The stringent emission regulations stress the heck out of a diesel.

Interesting video. Further solidifies my opinion of EV's.

We are leaving Newfoundland in a couple days. We will have been here for 55 days. You could see two or three areas of Newfoundland in 2 weeks such as Gros Morne, Twillingate area and Bonavista peninsula. I would recommend more time if you can do it. Lots of different factors would determine how much time you need, like what you enjoy doing and seeing, how much driving you want to do each day and how much of Newfoundland you want to see.

We went down the same road starting three years ago. Made two trips to the factory to solidify our decision to buy and Oliver. We compared everything else and kept coming back to the Oliver. Generally speaking vehicle purchases are not investments, they are costly until the day you sell them. With that said, you won't make a better overall "investment" than you will with an Oliver. Both in monetary terms and in terms of what you will gain while using your Oliver. And when the time comes to part ways, you will retain considerable value to recover. It's already been stated but I will reiterate the importance of your choice of tow vehicle. I know trucks are getting crazy expensive, but having plenty of truck will make your experience much more relaxing and enjoyable. Many folks try to get by with the minimum and eventually end up upgrading the tow vehicle after a season or two. I personally would not tow my LE2 with less than a 3/4 ton truck with a full tow package. I would recommend getting any upgrades you can afford. With the extensiveness of the travels you have described, you will definitely want the larger Lithium solar package. It's a game changer for boondocking and off grid camping at length. The reason I say this is because folks that have opted for fewer options have discovered it's much more costly to retrofit these systems once the camper is built. Anything is possible but leaving the factory with a fully capable all purpose, all season camper is the best way to go. As mentioned earlier, go in eyes wide open, delivery day is when you pay the big money, but there are many significant expenses to follow for a few weeks after you bring the camper home. I'm delighted we made the decision and I'm also very glad we had a well laid out plan for covering the overall true costs involved. Good luck with your plan and try to move the schedule up any chance you get.

Well, we've owned two boats, at least, entire time we've owned the Ollie. Our (now vintage, 40+ year old) cruising sailboat, and a ski boat, plus various others.) The Ollie is the least work, and least expense, of any of our big "adventure toys ". (Except dinghies and Sunfish, but I wouldn't count them. Not in the same class.) We do find it true that any vehicle, even a trailer without engine, requires periodic maintenance. If you take care of your gear, it takes care of you. One of those symbiotic relationships. Our tow vehicles are 2005, and 2008. Same holds true. Take care of your truck, and it takes care of you. The payback vs memories? IMO, priceless.

Hi. Have you considered renting a trailer or RV and trying the lifestyle before you commit to a purchase? There are commercial rental companies, campgrounds with trailers set up on site, and AirBNB type RV rentals from owners. There's a lot to be said for the lifestyle, but it's not always as easy, fun, and carefree as some YouTubers would have you believe. Expect to be fixing things yourself and having to be flexible with your planned destinations. Once you've decided to press forward, make sure your tow vehicle is up to the job. Lots of posts about that here. Finally, and admittedly conversely, make the jump when you are ready. We were also a couple years shy of retirement when we put the deposit our Ollie. The week we brought it home my wife got a cancer diagnosis, so we're glad we moved when we did. (She's doing well on treatment now.) In the end you have to do what feels right for you. This forum is certainly a great place to start.

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We're fortunate & have a slot in door for mail. "USPS Informed Delivery" sends an email daily that has images of what's being delivered that day. All bills paid electronically so there is rarely anything important. A good friend stays at our house a few days a week. House looks lived in & she runs appliances, toilets etc. The best part is she deep cleans the house. A neighbor drives our other vehicle to work a couple days a week and parks his car in our driveway. Yard service, yes. HVAC Thermostat & irrigation controllers on wifi. Emergency contact list contains names of people we trust to make decisions re emergency house repairs. Plumber, electrician, carpenter ... Keyless entry on back door so repair people can get in. ♡ Harvest Host.

I figured out one of mine was loose because it was spraying water when I hooked the hose to it… didn’t have a 1/2” Allen wrench at the time, but I do now.. any project requiring a new tool is a good one as far as I’m concerned. 🙂