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We have noticed that when the bathroom vent is on, and the door is closed, the vent struggles to get air, unless the window is open. It creates what amounts to negative pressure in the bathroom. You can open the bathroom door and hear the fan relax. By the same thinking, or reverse scenario, when the heat is on, it must create a positive pressure in the bathroom. As the air will take the path of least resistance, it will flow out the two vents in the main cabin (if those vents are open), and that is where the thermostat is too, the bathroom will stay noticeably cooler. This is especially true if the door is closed. So, what we did, is cut a 3 1/2" hole up high in the wall between the two rooms. We cut it up high so no shower water should show up there. Without the furnace running there was no airflow through the hole. When the furnace came on, the airflow through there would almost blow the candle flame out. We put an adjustable SS vent cover over the hole in both sides so the the airflow could be restricted from either side, if ever needed. It will let the airflow coming into the bathroom have a path back to the furnace return vent. The easy way of course is to leave the bathroom door open, but that is an inconvenience when we are sitting at the dinette. I have pictures but this new device is hiding its secret on how to release them. AF26ACAE-E520-4482-A0BF-FF56435C2233.MOV AF26ACAE-E520-4482-A0BF-FF56435C2233.MOV

It probably was us at Collier Seminole. We had a couple of chats with the gentleman (Greenville area maybe?). It was a Florida area we had not been to. If you like fine shotguns, there is a place in Naples called Cole Gunsmithing. The show room is filled with almost museum quality hardware. The shop is run and owned by Maine folks. We just picked up a log book to start recording when, where, and conditions of where we stop. Sometimes we can remember we stayed at a nice place for a night or two, just don't remember name, date, or even where it was. Some of those COE places we need to spend more time at, and on purpose. And they honor the " National Parks "old geezers" pass. We have heard about those free beach camping sites in LA., and are amongst our travel maybes. Mud season is in full swing. Mosquitoes can't be far behind. Almost lobster time, Whoppie Pies, and Moxie...

54 degrees today. So mud season has started with a vengeance. Road to the Oliver is hard and we have started to prepare. We haven't decided if we will go south along the east or a western route. We do like the "Trace", and will probably find Seminole State Park again near Bainbridge, Ga.. With the tornados we will try to stay well North of I10. We like the roads less traveled...

Curious how the front cover looks like, with the tray removed?

I am going to get a piece of horse stall mat at a Tractor Supply type store. I think some copper nails will attach to the top of the PT blocks. A few others the size of short PT boards will just lay loose. They should store almost anywhere. A couple pieces of scrap might just replace the expensive pads? Would just have to remember to bend over to pick up and place.

I use Command strips to hold various objects. Very important to clean the area first with denatured alcohol to remove any mold release agent or other possible contaminents. Then I use double pieces of just the tape in a few places on the sides and along the bottom. So far things hang well, and haven't moved. Due to winter freeze/thaw cycles some of our roads can be quite "rough". Where abouts in Maine are you going to kayak? Know there approx. 14 year around Oliver's in the state, not counting seasonal visitors. Be sure to flash your lights and wave...

Well done! Beacon looks great all dressed up. I'll tell Robin how nice it looks basking in the Key West sun. Brought ours home from 'Call of the Wild' just as mud season started, and then had to put the snowplow back on for a potential 8". Enjoy the "cool" weather in Keys and think of us you left behind.

Heard that at one time some antenna and cable hookups outside were mislabeled? Not sure when or year. Might be worthblooking?

We tested our well when/before we bought the house. We have tested it twice since. At a campground we were at, for over a decade, the water was tested frequently. It had two water sources. Both were tested annually before legally opening for the season. One was tested monthly, and the other quarterly. The one that was tested monthly was because it was a chlorine added system, and the Stated wanted to be safe. How other states regulate their campgrounds I am not sure. I question some when I can smell the sulfur, or the ph is out of whack, or color. When I find some "good stuff" I fill the tank and use that for cooking and such when hooked to questionable supplies.

I use a single housing from HomeD, and put a combo filter into it. I made a fold up stand to hold it. Though in thinking about it I am not sure if has to be upright. It does keep it cleaner. We also use a short SS braided washing machine hose to hook to the Oliver. It may not be needed, but it looks good. I was thinking that all campgrounds usually have regulated and inspected water sources and delivery systems. But the filter was a backup safety device. On the other hand, what about boondocking? We do sanitize the holding tank when needed, and at wakeup. The question is is where do we get the water to fill the holding tank? Does everyone use the filter when filling that tank? If you pull up to a distant spout do you bother to hook up the filter? What about when you fill from a bucket or container? Would/does the pump have enough power to suck through the filter (or two) from a bucket?

Is it possible that the cover acts like a sounding board? That is, reflecting any and all sound, back into the cabin. Magnifying that sound, especially if you happen to be standing close under it?

Yet you said on January 22 that the furnace was running and temp was at 75??

If you can't find the silicone, or it has run out, try a bar of soap. The wet side in the dish is best. Just rub on the threads. If you don't like it, it should just wash off...

Thought I had seen the 2 5/16 hitch at Tractor Supply? After 20,000 miles or so we have had no problems with the 2" . We were concerned when first getting the camper, but hasn't proven to be a problem. The 21' cabin boat also rides on an aluminium trailer with a 2" ball. Again no problems.

I carry a 30 to 15 adapter, a 15 to 30 adapter, a 'dogbone' 50 to 30 adapter, and a 50' extension card. An extra 20' sewer hose and coupler and a 30 amp 25' extension cord. Thankfully I haven't had to use them all at once, but have been close. I happen to have a bunch of spare adapters that I carry, and have been known to either loan and give away. Somehow I can never find them where I think they should be...

Could that area be repaired, and maybe a larger metal plate be put on? Or course you are near the "mothership" and your insurance will cover it, why not...

AAA offered a great RV prices, but had auto club and vehicles insured as well.

Depends on your lifestyle. We have the standard. Sometimes the wife thinks she would have wanted the bunks. With the bunks it is easier to get into the cabinets, especially as the body ages. We met up with two other couples from different parts of the state. Where we met, as usual, it was rainy. We dined together, potluck style. Guess what? The only place where the was room, for the six of us on those rainy days, was in the Oliver. The tables in their SOBs (some other brand) was small and like an old wobbly ironing board. Now, normally, we leave ours made up as a bed most of the time, but is nice to know the table is there. The fur baby loves it that way. And the dinette serves us fine when not outdoors.

Thanks...knew it existed out there somewhere😊

How do you know it should be 7.5 amp? If you found that in a manual, then change it. A fuse kit at an auto parts store should have an assortment of fuses for your tool kit, or just the fuses you might need. If you don't have one get a kit with a fuse puller in it. Just makes life a little easier when laying on the floor with a small flashlight in your teeth. Good luck.

A used unit? Could be it blew and somebody replaced it with what they had? Several of the fuses in my unit are different than the label on the door says they should be. Just haven't taken the time to go through the manuals and see what they should be. Guess as long as everything is working we would leave it alone. It is on our "To Do" list...

We used a piece of "parachute" cord. It happened to be bright purple. After that we put on a crimp-on 12 v electrical fitting. The one with the hole in it. Our hatch was self installed (just before Oliver made them standard). Ours has a place to put a small screw through the electrical piece and into the hole in the cover. The screw isn't fetched up tight so it can swivel. Also the cord can twist and not bind. One of the nuts holding the hatch on was loosened and another crimp on was added. After crimping the fitting we heat treated (melted) the nylon cord and as it melted it swelled so the fitting couldn't slide off. Without this tether I am sure the cover would be sitting on the edge of a back road somewhere. There might even be a picture on here someplace awhile back. My pictures are on another device and the Oliver is in a line to get the Dexters checked.

We have had fifth wheels, Scamps, tents, and a Class A motorhome before the Oliver. We have been to more places, and been more comfortable in the Oliver than any of the others. (give you a good deal on the Itasca). For some reason it is just more fun.

Welcome from Maine and hull #211. Been to DCSP, not sure I can imagine it covered in snow. "well Done", you are now experienced campers...