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  1. This mod is now OBSOLETE, instead of grinding, just buy one of these hitch pins with the great big handle. Thanks to all the Ollie members who suggested this. John Davies Spokane WA
    3 points
  2. I decided to reinforce the fridge hinge with the LHC reinforcement bracket. Since my Dometic is the same primary design as the one that was in my Casita, I know the benefit of strengthening that part of the door. I've know a couple owners who have broken their door and Dometic's prices for parts is astronomical! I added the button guard in addition. As far as the fridge front, I added a metal decorative sticker to the front panel for aethetics and to try to keep the front from fingerprints. I just didn't like the black. I don't recommend the film I bought as it was a bear to install without a few bubbles and another person to help!
    2 points
  3. One of these warehouse roll around ladders makes the inspection, rooftop maintenance and wash and wax job much less miserable. I was going to say it makes the job enjoyable but that would be a stretch.
    2 points
  4. We are at Sunset View Campground in Harrington, Maine. This is our last of 3 nights here. I would highly recommend this place. Clean, beautiful scenery on the water, terrific owner on site, friendly campers and quite. The pace of life up here is so much slower than along the coast from Bar Harbor south. We took a day trip up to Lubec. Just fabulous, I had been as far as Cutler before but never to the most eastern point in the USA, Lubec. As Mcb said the tides are dramatic. I would like to take that trip to Mannan sometime. The bridge to Campabello Island Canada is due to open on August 9. We talked to a reporter from the Bangor Fox station doing filming a report for the tv news. She was new to Maine from Los Angeles and was blown away by the beauty of the place. We head home in the morning. We saw another Ollie in Ellsworth on our way north. The Ollie was "Sailors Ashore". Kind of cool to see another Ollie in the wild. Safe and fun traveling to everyone!!
    2 points
  5. I do not full time... Because they are mounted dead horizontal, rain or wash water pools and evaporates instead of draining, and the raised lip around the perimeter does not help. I tilted mine down one hole in the left brackets so they will drain a little better. After washing, I climb on a ladder and blast them dry with a leaf blower, followed by cotton towels to prevent hard water spots. Besides being very ugly and unaerodynamic, it is a stupid design for on top of an RV roof. I still love having them, but wish they were not there at other times. John Davies Spokane WA
    2 points
  6. UPDATE Drove from dry camping at Craters of the Moon Idaho to my cousin's in Emmett ID. She gave me a hose and a standard 110v extension cord. With an adapter, I connected my 30a shore power cord to the extension cord. Suddenly, the inverter was alive. I then disconnected the 110 extension cord and tested each item (AC, micro, TV) separately to make sure they worked. And the outlets too. Everything seems to be functioning normally. I'm running the AC now off the lithium. No prob. I remember seeing somewhere in a forum post about someone who had a Xantrex die, then when they plugged it in to shore power it came back to life. If I can find that post, I'll ask them more about it. Very strange.
    1 point
  7. I had been keeping my eye on this phone, I found out it is now discontinued due to poor sales figures. I just ordered a 256 GB Verizon model for $600. Regular street price is around $850. For those who love a small phone that you can work one handed and slip into a pants pocket, this is a great choice, it gets stellar reviews and takes jaw dropping pictures. The only down side is a short battery life. It is actually SMALLER than my current 6S. If you can get by with “only” 64 GB it is just $450. I wanted a big memory so I can load lots of GAIA maps. My current phone has just 32 GB. https://www.walmart.com/ip/Verizon-iPhone-12-mini-256GB-Black/678825703?selected=true John Davies Spokane WA
    1 point
  8. I think the fridge front looks great.
    1 point
  9. A big advantage to having roof mounted panels is that they charge the batteries when you are on the road; a remote panel will not (unless you devise a clever method of towing it along with the Oliver 😀 I find it odd that the solar option comes with no use or maintenance instructions. One could reach out to Zamp, but that shouldn't be necessary.
    1 point
  10. Lately I have been using the glass cleaner available from the Glass Doctor which is by far the best glass cleaner I've ever used. Makes windex obsolete by a huge margin. The GD cleaner seems to polish as well as clean the glass, then a coat or two of Rain-X and done. However not sure I've ever noticed much if any difference with a dirty solar panel vs clean. The batteries seem to always be completely charged by mid morning at the latest no matter. As others have stated it is a major PITA to get up there and clean. Have thought about investing in scaffolds but even that only gets one as high as a 6 foot step ladder albeit with a noticeable amount more stability than a ladder alone.
    1 point
  11. Mine is yellowed, too, but, hey, it matches the yellowed jack cover. I actually like the one piece weatherproof cover over the outlet, as it acts like an awning or hood. But if you don't, buy what you like. As long as it's weatherproof. It should have a spring (or springs if you go with the two outlet covers), to keep it weatherproof on the move. We did have to replace the exterior outlet, once. Not a big deal to remove the cover, and put it back, as I recall. A few screws, and caulk. The hard part was finding a replacement gfi outlet, in rural New Brunswick. Got lucky at a tiny, dusty hardware store. We carry a spare, now, which means we'll probably never need it....
    1 point
  12. Camping in Vermont this weekend. We’re at Grand Isle State Park at Grand Island on Lake Champlain about 20 miles south of the US-Canadian border. Glad we brough sweatshirts, it didn’t get out of the 60s today. This is a nice park, well maintained. No hook ups, but large sites and lots of privacy.
    1 point
  13. We also have the 30lb propane tanks. The quick connects are regulated. If you hood a grill or fire pit to the quick connects they should not have their own regulator. We usually use our Outlander in the Clam which is a little distance from the trailer so we use a separate 20lb tank for that. I have yet to connect it directly to the Oliver quick connect. I haven’t tried removing the propane hose from the Outlander, if it comes off all you need is a hose with a quick connect to attach to the Oliver and to the fire pit. I took the regulator off the Weber Q and use a non-regulated hose for it. But, I also have a regulated hose so I can move the Weber away from the trailer and use the 20lb tank. Some campsites are better with that arrangement. Same with the Blackstone. Check Amazon, if they don’t have what you’re looking for then Propane Guys will have it. Mike
    1 point
  14. Hi John, I'm a full-timer. I try to wash mine a minimum every two months, this seems to be plenty for me. Naturally, if under trees, etc. there's going to be more debris. I find it easy to do from my multi-function ladder and using an extension brush with my 2050 psi pressure washer, that I have with me all the time. NR
    1 point
  15. Hi mccrusn, My experience with the regulator on the Oliver is this; I run a Napolean TRAVELQ 285X BBQ. It came with an onboard regulator, but I got very poor performance due to the second regulator on the grill and could not grill! What I found is, I needed to remove the regulator on the grill and run a straight hose to my grill. I was able to find the right one at Camping World as shown here: https://www.campingworld.com/coleman-road-trip-conversion-kit-with-female-quick-disconnect-me66cp-115951.html#q=quick%2Bdisconnect%2Bhose&lang=default&start=2&cgid=maintain-your-rv%2Fpropane%2Fpropane-hoses-adapters After this modification, I can now run my BBQ no problem and get temps 400+ deg. You ONLY need the regulator on the Oliver, no others. Regulators are designed to allow a specific flow rate, adding another regulator will cause poor performance and not give you the desired flow you need. As you stated with your 20LB tank, you should be fine with the reg on that hose. I hope this helps! NR
    1 point
  16. Another favorite gizmo: a magnetic whiteboard calendar (CVS $7.99). Mounted on the closet door with Command strips. All pertaining info is written there. Also local reservation paperwork is held there. That gives local emergency numbers, as well as CG info (usually).
    1 point
  17. This screen door handle is the current favorite gizmo. The more I use it the more I appreciate it.
    1 point
  18. No would not light at 7800’.
    1 point
  19. Ron, thanks for the suggestions. We were in NH last week for some family events, stayed just south of Portsmouth in North Hampton, nice little park and convenient for our activities. This area is a definite for a return visit and I’ve noted your recommendations. We’re currently camped in Ellsworth, not far from Bar Harbor and Acadia. Spent the day in the park yesterday, will return today and also visit Bar Harbor. Beautiful area. We will also return here and points north as well. We’re on a bit of a schedule this trip and will be leaving tomorrow to start the long trek home. We’re already talking about a return trip when we can plan and have more time. We’ll miss this weather 50s/70s! Mike
    1 point
  20. We much prefer back roads to interstates. A leisurely drive through scenic areas is what we enjoy. Thanks. Mike
    1 point
  21. The roof has no problem supporting my lard behind. I try to spread out the load have used pads before, but mostly just kind of lean out onto the roof, and also kneel where needed. Sure Top gun, bring it over - oh wait I may not be here..... I'll leave the materials out - just in case. Roof panels are NO problem. I have never regretted the roof panels or the solar set up. And now that I i have the smaller gen set - bring it on - seems most of this summers trips will be hook up free anyways. JD - is that a speck of dirt I see on that roof? Nah, probably just the skid marks of some bug that though it could hang..... no chance on that surface. RB
    1 point
  22. When I wash the Oliver - usually 2- 4 times a year about half the time I do a full wash top to bottom - I hate it - have to get out the ladders - and brush with extension - crawl around up in the air - I am getting cranky as I see more birthdays...... but I hate waxing even more - it is an RV after all - why do I feel the need to have it shine like a concourse level collectable. Yes you guessed right - I just washed Ollie and am about half way through the wax job.🤕 RB
    1 point
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