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I must say John, you did exactly what you said you would do a year ago. Cheers. Oliver is built to last. There is no doubt about it and the proof is right here in the forums, it's every single one of you. Thank you!

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Welcome to the forums Corcomi. Congratulations on your Ollie! Please allow me to ask you to put in a service email - The Link is in My Signature Below. The Oliver's are more than happy to assist you and answer your questions.

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Share and Enjoy !0Shares0 0 We're starting this camping season off with some tips and tricks for boondocking in a travel trailer There’s nothing like backpacking and going off into the back of beyond, kicking back and relaxing in the wild embrace of off-the-grid nothingness. However, as enticing as it may sound, camping in dry campgrounds, without the commercial amenities and hookups, might seem a tad bit disconcerting to first-timers. With a plethora of paraphernalia to pack, technicalities to take care of and ensuring safety on the road, you already have enough on your plate. Here’s our list of the ultimate tips and tricks for boondocking in a travel trailer to make the most of your secluded picturesque ambiance for a memorable excursion. 1. Picking a Boondocking Spot Look up pertinent online forums, blogs, and discussion threads to get an idea of viable boon-docking locales. Get to know the area before venturing down the secluded paths. Analyze detailed maps and get more information on each terrain that grabs your curiosity. The main intention of campers is to roam around freely and visit places so make an itinerary of the places you want to see and search for the nearest boondocking locations. Once at a boon-docking locale, climb to high ground to get a bird’s eye view of the site to pick a perfect spot. When setting up the rig, watch the direction of the sun and orient your trailer to make the most of it. If the weather outside is chilly, you might want to align the trailer to allow maximum sunlight to heat the rig. To alleviate the sultry heat waves, keep your trailer on the shady sides. Also, park your trailer to block sharp winds, so you can sit outside comfortably. 2. Water To extend your stay as long as possible, you have to be mindful of water usage. The more water you carry, the less exasperating it will be. It is better to purchase a travel trailer with a bulky water holding tank and to conserve the water by exercising prudence. Here’s how you can safeguard water: Capture the water runoff from doing the dishes or showering and use it to flush the toilet.Use paper plates to minimize the washing.Switch to a low-flame showerhead and a shutoff valve to close off water while leathering.You might run across a water source on your way. Keep a water distiller to turn water from any source instantaneously into drinking water.Invest in water gallons to increase freshwater capacity in the travel trailer. Take quick showers and occasionally switch to sponge baths. Never dump your black water tank on the ground and wait until you find the nearest dump station to empty it.Your gray water tank fills up the fastest. Instead of creating puddles by dumping it inadequately, attach a dump cap to a garden hose and direct this water to a nearby thirsty bush instead of wasting it. 3. Powering the Travel Trailer Saving power while boondocking in a travel trailer is tantamount to ensuring your survival. Batteries are the lifeblood of a camper. Even when using a generator, you need an outlet to store power. Most travel trailers come equipped with a 12-volt battery. This battery has to be recharged constantly and wouldn’t last a chilly night with the furnace running. It is prudent to add additional golf batteries to supplement the main power bank, lest you do not have the resources to recharge. Without shore power, you lose the ability to use the AC appliances available to you onboard. You can use an inverter generator when dry camping as it satisfies most of your power needs. Run a microwave, charge your phone and other devices or use your coffee maker safely while on generator power. Tech-savvy campers have installed solar panels on the roof of their travel trailer to make use of the sunlight they receive and reduce their dependence on a generator. On a sunny day, the solar panels are almost identical to a generator and keep your appliances functioning. Here are a few tips on conserving power. Switch to LED lights inside the travel trailer instead of the power-thirsty incandescent lamps. The average bulb wastes a large amount of heat.On torrid boon-docking days, install a low power roof vent fan that can run on the 12-volt battery power of the trailer for some extra air circulation.Avoid boon-docking if the temperature is lower than 35oF or higher than 90oF as you don’t want to waste unnecessary power on air-conditioning or running a heater.Turn off all the lights and appliances when not in use.Keep your trailer cool by keeping the nightshades down throughout the day to deflect the sunlight.Open up the windows and make the most of the cool night breeze instead of firing up the AC.The air heating mechanism depletes the batteries hastily. Keep catalytic heaters that operate by chemical actions and use no electricity to keep the travel trailer.To heat water for showers, invest in a solar shower bag. This vinyl bag, with a shower nozzle attached, has a holding capacity of up to 6 gallons and when left in the sun, the water warms up on its own. 4. Garbage Unlike camping grounds, the wilderness promises no garbage disposal. Since there are no garbage cans in the vicinity, it is not a license to litter the scenic grounds. This incorporates a pack in, pack out routine for campers. It is imperative to build a garbage storage compartment where the pungent smells can’t permeate the rig and rodents can’t get at it until you find a suitable place for disposal. For the sake of all boon-docking brothers, dispose of your trash responsibly. Do not cram the next gas station bin you come across or at somebody’s lands. Ask for acquiescence before you use their bin or offer a small amount in return. These are some tips and tricks you should follow when boondocking in a travel trailer. Share and Enjoy !0Shares0 0 The post Tips and Tricks for Boondocking in a Travel Trailer appeared first on Oliver Travel Trailers. View the Full Article

I updated to the Dometic Comfort Control Center 2 Thermostat manual on Oliver University. Thanks Reed and Karen.

The Dometic Capacitive Touch Thermostat manual and video for 2017 and 2018 models has been added to the Oliver University.

Whoa….. I have had this picture awhile and looking to post it. Thanks to John I have found where to post, LOL.

Have you put in a service request yet? I am sure one of our service people can help you find a solution: http://olivertraveltrailers.com/service-request/

Since John asks, I will chime in with my 2 cents: Yes, questionnaires seem appropriate. However, I would be much more inclined to fill one out if it were online. Perhaps something like an online “suggestion box” would also be appropriate. In addition, as I mentioned before, it might be wise of OTT to have someone like an ombudsperson monitoring these forums and reporting issues to the decision makers. (ANYONE OUT THERE? If so, have you taken notice of these comments on communication issues? If so, can you let us know?) I have sent out an email to our support staff about this topic.

That is odd for it to be at the bottom. I am going to look into the problem more. An update has caused some conflicts with just the side menu. Thanks for letting us know Scuba!

There was an update to the site and it conflicted with the sidebar. I corrected the menu and it appears to be working now.

We had an idea of making the building process more informative for those waiting on their Ollie. I don't have an estimated time frame right now. We'll keep you updated!

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Hello travelers! Celebrate the upcoming Eclipse with us by participating in our Oliver Travel Trailers Eclipse Photo Contest! Guidelines: Oliver Travel Trailer and the Eclipse all in one photo. Must be at least 300 DPI photo (Meaning high resolution) - What is 300 dpi? Submit a high resolution digital copy of your photo in our forums thread using the following link: Forums We ask to be given full permission to use the image for promotional use by Oliver Travel Trailers Follow us on Facebook to see who won! Oliver Travel Trailers Facebook The deadline is Friday September 1st at 12:00 PM. The best photo and best video submission will be featured on our Facebook page and other media.

Share and Enjoy !0Shares0 0 Texas's Best Campsites are adorned with beautiful landscapes. Palo Duro Canyon and Guadalupe Mountains National Park offer some of the most spectacular and beautiful sites such as the Wichita Falls, Lake Travis, and Padre Island National Seashore. Texas is a blend of a variety of flavors and a place to be for campers and travelers. There is something to do every day when you are here. The beauty of visiting Texas State Parks is that nearly all of them offer you good lodging and camping facilities. When you have the best travel trailer and are looking for some great camping sites or boondocking experiences, Texas will not disappoint you. Here’s a list of some of the best camping in Texas. 1. Inks State Lake Park While it is a famous place to go camping, you can try boondocking by finding an undeveloped area nearby. The life of this particular region is Inks Lake that provides a myriad of water sports and activities to campers. You might want to try jumping off the cliff right into the Devil’s Waterhole, a famous activity for young campers. It is only an hour's drive from Austin and is called the gem of Hill Country. Most campsites will give you easy access to the lake. You can choose from 200 campsites and RV sites, all located in front of or very close to the lake. Plan your adventure: Inks State Lake Park 2. Lake Bob Sandlin State Park This can be more like a treasure-hunting trip for egg campers who also happen to be anglers. If you like to go fishing, you will find plenty of catfish and largemouth bass here. The magnificent whitehead and yellow beaked eagle is for you to capture in a snapshot if you have a sharp eye. Mountain biking, swimming, hiking and in-line skating are some other activities that tent and travel trailer campers like to do here. There are nearly 100 campsites. A larger percentage of campsites have water and electricity hookups but they are much expensive than the ones that don’t have hookups. Plan your adventure: Lake Bob Sandlin State Park 3. Palo Duro Canyon State Park It’s a huge canyon system and often referred to as the Grand Canyon of Texas. This amazing site rests on the Texas Panhandle grounds and can be accessed easily from Canyon and Amarillo, the two neighboring cities. Mountain biking, birding, catching fish and hiking are the most common activities of the campers in this area. The largest canyon is 60 miles in length and its depth is close to 800 feet. There are nearly 100 RV and tent campsites here with different types of amenities available. The group camping site is the most expensive with prices close to $250 per night. Plan your adventure: Palo Duro Canyon State Park 4. Guadalupe River State Park Guadalupe River State Park is very easy to access from the cities of Austin and San Antonio. This place is most famous for swimming. However, bring in your travel trailers for much more fun than just swimming. Aside from swimming, you can enjoy canoeing and fishing. They even give you their equipment for fishing if you are an enthusiast. You can go for mountain biking, hiking and bird watching on the land. The most fun activity here is geocaching – let’s see if you can find something special and surprising. There are close to 90 campsites here with 8 people allowed per site. Most sites have water and electricity available. Plan your adventure: Guadalupe River State Park 5. Big Bend National Park This is camping in Texas at its best. Not only are the landscapes of this place breathtaking but you get to meet 75 species of mammals, 56 species of reptiles and 1200 species of plants in this area. This place is huge with some artifacts said to be as old as 9000 years. Some areas in the park can get hot in summers due to their low altitude but the highest peaks in the park are nearly 8000 feet high. There are over 200 developed campground sites and a huge number of backcountry sites. It is now up to you where you will park your travel trailers. Plan your adventure: Big Bend National Park 6. Colorado Bend State Park If you call yourself a camper and an adventurer at the same time, Colorado Bend State Park is the place for you. Located nearly 2 hours away from Austin, this park is home to the spectacular Gorman Falls. For hikers, there are miles of hiking trails including Spicewood Springs trail, it's going to be a favorite trail for not only its 2.5-mile long path but also the many creeks that touch your feet on the way. This region is home to a great number of swimming holes too. There are over 150 camping sites with additional sites located nearly a mile away from the facility. Plan your adventure: Colorado Bend State Park 7. Davis Mountains State Park If you want to see the true colors of a day on earth, spend 24 hours in this place. As blue as it is during the day, the mountainous landscapes turn orange and red during the sunset. The nighttime gives you the glorious views of the heavens in the sky. Mountain biking and hiking are the two most famous activities here. Bring your best camera with you to capture some birds you have never seen before. There are over 100 camping sites here, some primitive and others having electricity, water, cable TV and sewers. Plan your adventure: Davis Mountains State Park 8. Big Thicket National Preserve This place is home to primitive camping so come prepared with your best travel trailers. Hiking, bird watching, paddling, and hunting are the most famous activities in this area. The park is open throughout the year and you can go adventurous camping for free. Talk about biodiversity and this place beats almost any place in the world. It is so big it touches and passes through 14 counties. Plan your adventure: Big Thicket National Preserve 9. Padre Island National Seashore Take your travel trailer for some beach fun at Padre Island National Seashore. If the season is right, you will be able to see many newborn turtles making their first trip to the ocean. The white sand at the beach and a 70-mile long natural area and waterfront is going to be more than enough for a 2-day trip. Once here, you can go for bird watching, beachcombing, fishing, swimming, etc. Keep in mind that campers are served on a first come first serve basis here. However, you can go camping at any time of the year. Plan your adventure: Padre Island National Seashore 10. Garner State Park Frio River sunrise is quite a term among campers who have been to this place. From standard to premium and full hookup sites, you find great convenience for campers here. There are close to 300 camping sites with many of them allowing 8 persons at each site. You easily get water and electrical hookup at most of these sites. The site with maximum amenities can be as expensive as close to $35 per night. This is a heaven for swimming and hiking. The scenes are splendid with water in the middle, hills on one side and beautiful multi-colored trees creating an enchanting aura. Plan your adventure: Garner State Park Share and Enjoy !0Shares0 0 The post Texas's Best Camping Spots appeared first on Oliver Travel Trailers. View the Full Article

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