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Mainiac

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  1. A small collapsible bladder tank may be a better, and easier, choice? A hose to the fill fitting. Easier to drive to refill if needed. Takes no space when not needed
  2. Imagine this. You are traveling a back road, because interstates all look pretty much all alike. The afternoon is getting long and then you see it. An old stone building along the side of a lazy stream. There is a slow turning water wheel making an occasional squeaking and gurgling sound. The trees are just starting to turn to a beautiful range of shades from reds to yellows to oranges. There is a wide flat gravel drive and a grassy area, with picnic tables, next to the stream. Scenes like this, and many others, are available all over this country. The Oliver is built for you to get to enjoy these scenes in comfort. Without plugging in you can have lights, heat, water, a bed, food, and other creature comforts only a few feet behind you as you gaze about to see what this country has to offer. Enjoy...
  3. We went with the king. We also went with a 6" mattress upgrade though I am not sure they still offer it. When traveling alone, and booking cross country without a time table, we have a tendency to go until the eyes or mouth says time to stop. By not unhooking we are able to lay whatever direction seems maybe a little head high. We use sleeping bags so the switch in direction is easy. When the two of us are traveling the king is also usually always set up as a bed. We have found the cabinets over the bed are not a problem. Guess it just depends on what we keep in there. When we want the table it is maybe a 5 minute setup. And during a rainy weekend we have had 6 of sitting around the table. There certainly wasn't any room in their SOB (Some other brands). The head is towards the bow (front) as maybe we might doze off while watching a dvd.
  4. Welcome. Be sure to wave when passing. Also pick up plenty of referal cards, as people will follow you for miles to ask about your camper...
  5. Maybe the real question is???.. Did they find the answer? Or, if not, did they get back to you? I can see where someone in the "front" office might not know the answer to that question, but I can't believe they wouldn't follow through for you.
  6. Normal dry air is 78.09% nitrogen, so as long as you keep it under 10,000 feet, you should be ok?
  7. Probably won't be considered a complete success until they can fly in jean shorts and flip flops?
  8. Only concern for me was bed length. LE is a narrower unit too, and you might have to sleep sideways?
  9. Some of the "stuff" that comes out of these things are hand sanitisers. They also take off fingerprints...
  10. And you must realize some people in sales are salespeople and their job is to sell product. Some are really very knowledgeable about the product and are hands on. Some are what we call sales clerks, and they try to get the paper work right. Usually those that do the walk the though are very knowledge. They are hands on and know what "stuff" does and where it is. Ask who is going to do your walk through. I think Patriot is correct. Instead of asking open ended questions on here, because you might get varied responses, it is best to do an in-depth written forum research. Get two (or more) pieces of paper. On one write down any question you might have. On the other questions to ask at pick up. Go back a year in the written forum and read everything twice until you understand it. It is ok at this step to develop more questions. Once you understand the subject cross off any answered questions. And don't be surprised if you are then able to ask more informed questions at pickup. On your 3rd piece you should be able to write your own check list. List things to do, and things that are important to you. If you want hot water at anytime put turn on heater on your list. If you don't t. no need to list, you can turn on the item when you might need it. Going back more than a year may be informative, but the product is evolving and that may effect the available information. The floor plan in the brochure shows where most stuff is. Put that in your notebook too...
  11. If you need, or want to poke around, in an Oliver again let me know. No charge. I have been in most every corner of ours and think I know where "stuff" is. Of course they have made changes since our 'older' 2017 rolled out the door.
  12. Usually "good old boys" are welcome at any event. Depends on the quality of the 'Shine' they bring.😋
  13. Rally sounds like fun. But where? How many? Limit it to Ollies? Is there a CG that has limited visitors this summer that might want to "host" a group? My field might hold 5 or 6.
  14. I noticed that the Bronco has Wrangler tires. Part 'Envy' of the Jeep? Also it comes with tow books on the front, easy to get on to the wrecker? The designers thought it through...
  15. Will have to look and see about disconnecting that valve as that little piece is about $60, and quite vunerable. Will have to put a sticky note somewhere to remember to hook back up before "wakeup". The floor is almost a perfect 24" ( if I remember right). Deb is welcome to measure for length (and width). We also have one between the door and the dinnette. Helps big time when coming in inc!ement weather. Sandi is a quilter, so I know the pain..lol. We are not that far away, at least as the crow flies. Welcome to check it out.
  16. Hi "Neighbor" I have found it best to have at least 6 gallons of RV antifreeze on hand. During the season they can run out, or the price rises. Off season they don't carry it. I have found I use about 3 gallons every time. I thought that was a lot for such a small system, but the hand pump for the inlets used quite a bit. Also when sometimes I might want to head for warmer climes in early Spring (or Mudseason), I carry a couple of gallons in the closet. We use it to 'flush' with so that we don't have to de-winterize until south of the Mason/Dixion Line. We also blow out the lines twice before adding the antifreeze, so get an air valve/ hose fitting adapter. (I assume you have some type of air compressor and a socket to remove water heater drain if you are getting the standard water heater).Have been doing this for the last 20 years this way and never have had a problem. When working at a CG we used to do 40 some units. It may take an extra 15 to 20 minutes to do it this way, but that is less time than to replace a toilet valve or a piece of plumbing. Stop by if you want to talk about it, or just want to revisit an Oliver...
  17. Another 2 (at least) coming soon. So at least 15 by rough reckoning. Have to have our own Rally.
  18. I was going home the back way yesterday, along the DF road, and was surprised to see Rhino "snoozing" in the warm sun. Looks good.
  19. You have already made into a decal? If not I am sure Bannana Banners (her name is Robin) could put it on a quality piece of vinyl. Is the Robin's Nest home based in Maine? What type of help might you need?
  20. Works well if you 'quack' a window...
  21. Think I am now going to use 9' 11 15/16" instead of the 10'. Should be ok...
  22. So you are saying we can only expect the tape to hold for 12 years or so? In SOBs (Some Other Brands) there might not be anything for the tape to be reattached to. 12 years sounds pretty good.
  23. Do you have solar? If so, no need to disconnect batteries. With the way it is set up, there really is no current drain. In our boat we have a shut off switch, but it is just an easy way to shut off the electronics (the bulge pump is powered but had never drained much current).
  24. Looks nice. See you on the road, or around "neighbors"
  25. We have the frosted doors, if you have not seen that option. They look great when lighted, and preserve my night vision when going out.
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