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I did raise the front of my unit when it was put into hibernation. Hopefully the little incline would allow snow to slide off on a "warmer" day. I certainly don't plan on ever having it on the pitch the house units have. Those have to be self cleaning, because I am not going up there. I assume ambient light coming through some snow will keep my batteries up? Hate the thought of plugging it in.

Loved our Jeep Grand Cherokee with it's 5.7 Hemi. We hauled a Scamp up and down the Eastern half of the USA with it. We only traded because we wore out the navigation system. I am just not sure about hauling the bigger unit. Make sure your model has plenty of towing weight capacity and an electric brake controller. The Oliver is 7' wide and your regular rearview mirror will all of a sudden be full of a white trailer (I am sure you have noticed they are taller than a popup). Are your side mirrors big enough to see what you need to see? And, in your case, will it fit on the ferry? Or the stop and go of the GW? Do you only plan on traveling the NJ Trp. or 95? You are in the right place to ask questions, just weigh some of the comments with your own observations. Of the slight negatives you might hear on here, there are probably 20 silent positives. Again Good Luck and think, only 3 months until Spring...

Greetings... have you visited an Oliver? Call the factory and set up a visit near you. That is the only way that you can see if it will accommodate your limited mobility. I personally would think it is a lot easier to set up, than hauling beds with real canvas into setup. They are easy to tow, and with a wireless camera, easy to back into a site. Also they are warmer. My guess is you wouldn't miss the "fluttering" canvas in a windy rain, and you won't have to set up at home later to dry out. The leveling jacks are all push button. The hardest part of owning an Oliver is deciding where to go next. Good Luck...

Curious: we did not cover the Oliver. We have had 6" of wet snow fall and have 6" to 8" more on the way. Would it be ok to leave it on the solar panel? Should I use a plastic roof rake to remove before it turns to ice? Is there a danger of scratching it. I don't anticipate any warm weather for a while. ( my guess is they don't bring inside or cover any at the factory?)

A round peg in a square hole type thing?

Heard this morning there was 15" of fresh snow in NC somewhere. Snow in Atlanta, Houston, and parts of Mexico. Freeze warnings into mid Florida. Was thinking I should mow my lawn here in Maine one more time, but maybe I should put the plow on the truck? Maybe hook up the Oliver and head north? A White Merry Christmas is a good possibility....

I have a real concern about mounting the unit on a compass binacle. Not for how it would effect the unit, but the possible effect on the compass? Have you noticed any deviation? I know we basically rely on the plotter now but old habits die hard. We still take mental notes when running and any deviation would effect the return? I like the idea and price of the Spot at 50% off. But for the annual price of the tracking software one could buy a really good tongue lock. Are the Oliver's a real target and should we all be concerned? It is just that I have not heard of any of them being "borrowed".

I had a stereo problem. Called OTT, and 4 days later I installed a new unit, under warranty. OTT wanted me to take it to any dealer to have them install it. Talked with the manufacturer about some test to verify the defect and they sent the unit to me direct. Not once did anyone ask about a warranty card.

Still in Palatka?

Lo and Behold.... The "Letter" arrived, via e-mail. . nicely done..

We also have the low cover and have never had it leak a drop. An additional item we got when we had the cover installed is used a lot. It is a collapsible pole with an L shaped bracket on the end. When standing at the tailgate, it allows me to reach all the way into the body, without removing the cover. Easy to hook or turn an item and slid it out. It is like using a gaff, for you boaters. We do make sure it is on top when loaded for a camping trip. Another item we are thinking of adding is a ladder, like we had on an earlier truck. A 3/4 ton is a little high. Before the cover was installed we would stand on the tire and 'hike' up to the bed. With the cover on nothing to grab. The ladder screws to the tailgate and swings down when needed. It did get in the way sometimes when sliding heavy or large items...

An aside, when installing the 182-200 ; you only need to attach one side to the system. It doesn't have to have flow through to work. One side can be capped. Basically it can be like a bubble on the side of a pipe.

(Also let a little wd40 on the motor shaft) I have had fans quit because of a gathering of "towel dust" (lint). Just make sure fan spins freely while in there.

10 yesterday morning, 55 today....We know we are going to pay....

Got my second seed catalog today. Also got 3 online. We haven't even had a good blizzard yet. Must almost be time to take the Oliver out of hibernation?

We tow with a Ram 2500 4 x 4 and don't come anywhere close to anything. The biggest problem with most any trailer is the front jack. That is not a problem with the standard tounge on the Oliver as it is back far enough...

Pretty scene. Even your table mat matches your logo.

I found the picture sent to me, but can not seem to replicate. Thought the search function would bring it up, but evidently not the case. If you find it, the hose goes around the right side and back in and under the accumulator to point of origination. The hose is hidden under the accumulator but just barely visable. We received the picture from TOliver October 26, 2017 @ 6:52 pm EST. Attachments: 20171015 164832-1.jpg. Also there is: Quote #75883

As far as I know, you do NOT need extra hoses. And you are right, if you have the tankless you won't have the controller.

Daylight worked pretty well, I used it to finally see the light. Also will play with the idea of slave off the switch one or two puck type lights.

I have one, but have yet to install. I was sent a picture from the factory showing their installation. Maybe a search of Accumulator will show it on here? Basically it looks like the water heater controller is unscrewed from the white board that the pump and all the fittings sit on. On the right side of the pump the swivel connector, that comes with the unit, is connected. Then the unit. Then the white hose is connected and routed down under the unit and hooked back up at original spot. This allows access to the air valve. We always set the empty air pressure to the turn on pressure of the pump. Then the water heater controller is reattached, just further back on the board. A neat and simple installation. Maybe I will look for the picture and see if we can post. That should give me something to do and keep me busy while waiting for Spring...

In the basement storage compartment of the LE2 there is a switch and a light. Guess I had never bent that low while looking up. I had always used a flashlight. I was looking to see what it would take to add one and "poof" there it was. Am I the only one who missed it?

Thanks for the reminder: we are so thankful that our daughter survived a brain aneurysm symptom free. Only 1 in 20 do. We are grateful of where we live in this land of rugged beauty, plenty of creature comforts surrounding us and family. Also we know the open road goes both ways. We can get out and see the rest of our glorious nation, but when the time comes, we know we can go home...

Hope you said "Hello" to my brother. As a retired Chief Seadawg, carrier type, he still has the wander lust and checks out all the shows, especially in St. John's County. The smaller the unit seems the better he likes it. All are bigger than a bunk under the fantail...

On our anode rods, we do not replace until there is an inch or less remaining on the end of the wire. As a matter of fact, the more pitted the better. The pits make for more surface area. It is a sacrificial in nature, same as those on the bottom of a boat or outboard, if you are familiar. It also depends on the chemical balance of the average of the waters you use. I have had some anodes last longer than the life of the trailers they were in.