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At this rate it won't be long before there are more Olivers. around than in Tenn. We have had snow on the southern end of the Blue Ridge in April. That's the end without guard rails. While winter is here we load a case of bottled water and carry it in the truck. We then move it into the camper when heat comes on. We also use nontoxic RV antifreeze to flush with. We also would like to pull out after the holidays, just have not done any planning as you have. Don't forget to pack some marshmallow Fluff, Moxie, and a few Whoppie Pies. You can trade them with displaced Mainers for almost anything. Also take some referral cards, because you know you will be asked about the camper. Enjoy

Just a "might" work solution. If you can get to the gaskets, make sure they are not cracked or broken. If they are sound, try rubbing them with a very light coat of Vaseline. Reseat the fittings and see how it does.

That was you behind the outhouse, with the mask on?? With the maroon 'Pemaquid' sweatshirt, strawhat , and flip flops???

For me a tow package includes a brake controller. Suspension to support what we plan to tow. An electrical plug to be at least 7 pin if not both 7 and 4.

Within reason I suppose. A mixing bowl shouldn't weigh much. I certainly wouldn't stand on it.

Summary and an other are available on Amazon. About $13.00

Not sure name on the rack. Can look tomorrow. Think we picked it up at WallyW, maybe Bed Bath and Beyond.

Three things on our tank. Had a snap on retainer to hold the wheel on. It failed. We have repaired. Check that yours are strong. Make sure you have a fitting that will fit on your hose and into your portable tank. Some tanks vary. Have a short hose to drain the portable tank. Makes emptying a lot easier. A hose on the vent may be good too.

Also be aware that the tank, when full will be close to 150 pounds. Be prepared to handle that weight. Also remember there will be waste still in the pipe when the vent starts " bubbling crude". Be prepared for that as well. It is best to leave some in the camper tank, than clean off the ground in front of a line at the dump station? Some in the tank will splash around and clean as you travel...

Yes. Temps soar into the high 70s, maybe even mid 80s. Dew point hovers near the 60s. Some downpours would raise the stream heights and guarantee some brilliant tree colors. (think I forgot those days I hid in the house with the AC on)..

You may have to work at it, but a couple of days should do it. It is like a long weekend that doesn't quit. Trouble is by the end of the first week you will have so many projects going, you will begin to wonder how you ever had time to work. 😃

I am sure you will...

NOTE TO SELF: stay out of PNW. (Was going to give Seattle a wide berth anyway)...

With global warming we are now up to 16 days of summer, with only one snow day in between...

Don't know where you live, but your words don't live here!

Careful about retirement.. When retired you don't get days off and vacations. If you ski there are no lines mid week, they start the lift as you ski up. Mid week you can go into a store, get what you want and get out. If you go to the beach mid week you can watch the beach and surf, instead of where you step. Lots of times, mid week, you can get your choice of sites at campgrounds. Doesn't take long to plan on staying home on Saturdays and enjoy family...

Frost is barely out of the ground, if at all by May 1rst. Hence water doesn't get turned on. Depends on year. Looking at any interest at this point. Because of pent up demand, and some eased state restrictions, some places are already booked...

A Spring Maine Rally keeps getting mentioned. So many unknowns at this time. The State is only allowing certain state residents to visit without quarantining, yet somethings may open? How many would be interested? Just Olivers? Just fiberglass units? All who might like to see an Oliver, like maybe day visitors?. How big an area would we need? Full hookups? Near a golf course? Midweek? With all the RV sales, some places are already booked. What else might folks like to do or see? Probably a given? Near Acadia National Park, if only for a day trip. A lobster feed. A "Show and Tell" session?

What gets us through the week. Get up in the morning, go to the head. Get coffee. Lunch time, nap time, supper time. Maybe tv time and then bedtime. Just never know what day it is. This clock helps. Everyone should get one as a retirement gift...

You can bring the back up camera monitor into the Oliver. Plug it into the 12 volt receptacle and you have an idea what might be going on out there. Maybe want to add a cam to the front? The new game cams will send a text to your phone when they detect motion. Just don't let the deer and critters keep you awake all night...

But who's counting?

Actually leaving a gallon or two might be helpful. As the unit goes down the road the rolling splashing liquid might help dislodge any solids. What we use for an additive (Eco-Save) actually recommends not adding until waste is present. It is a bio-digester. The cherry perfume leaves a pleasant aroma, as opposed to the alternative.

Yesterdays rain, here at the coast, turned to snow just inland. The ski slopes got a 6" base. This morning that snow is still there. It is only 30 degrees here and the field has a thick coating of frost. Guess it is time for that dreadful task. WINTERIZE! Though the task is easy, the mental end of the season is the hardest part. When should we plan to hook up and pull out? January? February? 3 weeks? 4 weeks? Maybe 5? New places? Or old favorites? Decisions! Decisions!

It just so happens that when we park our unit it faces almost perfectly North and South. So with the panels being flat they catch the morning sun, the noontime sun as it passes over head, and the afternoon sun....all 7 hours or so. We probably also have more unexpected wind than sun, so being flat works, for us. Now an automatic tracker for the panels might be nice, but I have yet to exceed my power needs.

I go down to the camper in the winter. Turn on the heater, turn on lights, turn on the tv, maybe watch a movie. The solar has snow and ice on it. Usually around 13.4 on the meter when I leave. The sad part is when I forget to turn off a light. Now get dressed again, after dark of course, find a flashlight, wade through fresh fallen snow. Only to find out it wasn't a light after all, it was just a reflection of the moon on a window. Just like camping.