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I have a lot of stuff in my shop. I’m getting rid of a lot of it but I still have to put our Oliver in an exact place to maximize space and be able to move stuff around it. A few years ago I made marks on a line parallel to the side wall with a paint pen then placed soccer cones on the marks to guide me while backing, keeping the tires close to the line of cones. After the trailer is in place I store the cones an a shelf by the door. Saves a bunch of time when storing the trailer.

We've used a "target" for years with our SOB and now our OTT. We only had approximately 9" of clearance on either side with the SOB, now much more with the Ollie. Whew! Parallel lines work for us - but the absolute game changer with when we added a front hitch to the TV... The camper had to been consistently placed correctly in its "spot" or like, @Townesw mentioned, we can't move stuff around it with the bay door closed. With the front hitch, you just steer the camper into place - no more "raised-voice" commands from Magnus and the lovely spouse. HA!

Unexpected, and truly beautiful. Thank you.

Annually I buff my camper with Meguiar's Cleaner Wax then use thier Flagship Premium Marine wax; I wash it frequently with Woody Ultra-Pine wash-n-wax boat soap (the best) Good Luck

I always like a "target" when backing my Ollie - makes good sense. Bill

A nice (and unexpected) Jackson Brown cover…

Here’s a suggestion for making the dinette more comfy. Not exactly elegant, but it does a reasonably good job, and you don’t get in trouble for stealing a cushion from your significant other. It’s just an old floating boat cushion…

I'm with you on that Rick... regularly here... but rarely have something original or useful to contribute. That said... I think I'm nearly an Oliver RV specialist (🙃) with all the things I've investigated based on the problems and most importantly, the solutions that others have experienced with their Ollies. My goal is to resolve as many problems at home so that they don't happen while traveling. We just came home from 10 weeks traveling to the PNW and now back in driveway. Here, I have fixed the chintzy little (twice broken) plastic toilet flange with a stronger metal one. Then I finally got to inspect the gears and replace the grease in (all three) of the stabilizer gear boxes. This has been something I've wanted to do since JD's post on the subject. Knowing how to do things like resetting the refrigerator, cleaning the sail switch on the furnace or resetting the Truma hot water heater (after accidentally putting it into "clean mode"), understanding the EMS error codes and about a dozen other things are game changers because of what I've learned from all the forum contributors. I like to say "I'm busy fixing things that aren't broke... before they get worse." I hope I don't get thrown out because I don't post often! I think I'm an official signed in "member"? All this said... HELLO everyone! I like our forum!

I think that's another really good soap. (Woody ultrapine) Follow directions. It's great, if not over poured.

Yes Art, I remember. I guess I always had that in mind. When I purchased my '03 Ram, back in 2004 barely used, it had the BFG AT tires on it. I replaced them with the Michelin LTX tire of that era, and I can swear they lasted near 100K miles!

An Oliver Elite 2 from Tennessee, parked in Loop B with a great view of the Spearfish Formation “Red Beds”!

I wonder if "NM" didn't refer to national monument.

@Wandering Sagebrush, so often, the simple path can be the best. Thanks for sharing.

Many, or at least some, of those "guests" may be registered members who don't bother to log in.

Borrow a drain snake and try clearing the plug mechanically instead of chemically.

Well, just like in your home’s shower, there is a J shaped trap that stays full of water to keep out sewer odors, if the tank valve is open (handle pulled forward) and the tank isn’t full, there isn’t much left to cause this except a clog. I don’t recommend caustic stuff like Draino, that could damage the seals in the tank valve. Maybe someone else can suggest an “RV safe” drain cleaner. Don’t let hair go down there! And don’t let food go down the kitchen drain either, both will cause stinky odors and problems with the valves. The outside shower is the best way to rinse off a dog…, John Davies Spokane WA

Base Camp here for few nights…in Colorado Springs, now we will begin plotting and planning and our list is full of more adventures. Thanks for everyone’s input. Onward! After a long travel day….smoked and grilled lemon pepper chicken a top a salad with Old Croc cheddar hit the spot. Cheers! 🥂 Patriot🇺🇸

Leadville is worth a stop. The highway in and out is enjoyable and scenic. If you want to do Highway 550 (Million Dollar Highway) through Ouray and Silverton a good place to camp is at Ridgway State Park near Ouray. You can also visit Telluride from there. Durango is also worth a visit (our son and family live there). Rifle Gap State Park is good for a few days of relaxation, it’s just a few miles from Rifle Falls State park, with a nice waterfall to visit. Steamboat is another nice town, you can stay at Yampa River State Park, it’s only about a 30 minute drive into Steamboat. If you want big city camping, Chatfield State Park is nice, just outside of Denver (Littleton, CO). Oh, the possibilities!

WOW! That's a big elephant - one bite at a time... Concur with John, I'd add Pagosa and Silverton to his list. Try not to miss the San Luis Valley and the Arkansas River from Ponchas Springs all the way up to Leadville (highest aerodrome in US). There's a nice transition over Independence Pass from Leadville area down to Aspen, your Tremor will eat up that breath-taking route with 14k'ers in all directions, Mt Massive, La Plata Peak, Castle Peak, and others. Enjoy CO, we've got a remote off-grid cabin there near Antonito - love it!

Same here...

Mine's the Bemmer... It's a K1600/GT. That's Ralph by his GW. Tom's got the HD. We've been riding Bemmers for decades. Also have a highly modified R90/6 back in the barn! This is pleasant riding here in the Rockies - drivers are aware and not crazy like elsewhere in the US, we've not had any issues. Just passed our projected halfway point today, DAY-6: 1,784 miles since departing home, FYI. We'll be back here soon with the Ollie! Cheers!

I ordered a decent marine paste wax; I'm waiting on the marine cleaner to wash again. I've been lucky during my volunteer stint with US Fish & Wildlife because the big boys have toys -- I use a wash bay and it's better than my normal situation. However, I'm not allowed on a ladder for the time being (post hip replacement) so... I feel the pain that is expressed by everyone here. I've used gentle methods of cleaning, to avoid taking off the finish, and I do it by hand. It's a labor of love, is it not?

Gelcoat is fiberglass , without the mat and roving. It doesn't look like it, but it's still porous. And, brittle, without the glassmat reinforcement. As we're aging, I'm also becoming more ladder adverse. I know a bunch of people have opted for the longevity of ceramic coating. I'm still on the fence. And, still on a ladder, from time to time. Our Oliver is 16 seasons young, so.... yeah, we're not as young as we used to be, either.

As I mentioned in a previous post, we were not able to get in to camp there but I highly recommend, as an alternative, Mt View RV Campground in ARCO, ID. This makes a good basecamp to explore the area. View campground details HERE. That being said, just north of there in MACKAY, ID there is a gem of a campground at the MACKAY RESERVOIR - the Joe T, Fallini Campground. Reservoir Campground Info HERE. There are some beautiful drives and hikes in the area going north along the Salmon river. We camped there for a week in our AS and look forward to going back.