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3 hours ago, topgun2 said:
And people think that the Midwest is flat?
Either I-70 or I-40 through Missouri will teach you differently.
Bill
I agree with you, but it is I-44.
These guys can help you with directions.
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4 hours ago, John E Davies said:
Be very aware that many motorists around you will not understand what is going on, they will only see “something” pouring out and leaving a long splashy stream on the highway. They might think your trailer plumbing is broken 😳😳😳 I have done this in the past, drained the fresh tank, but only on deserted backroads. I personally don’t recommend doing it.
Don’t be this guy: …. 18 years since the Dave Matthews tour bus dumped 800 pounds of feces on people taking a cruise
John Davies
Spokane WA
Now whatever made you think I would be dumb enough to do this if there were “…many motorists around…”? I may be from the South and talk funny, but I ain’t stoo-ped [sic].
I do apologize to anyone who took my post as a literal recommendation. I only said it was the easiest way.
I’m adding emojis because we’re not talking face to face. 😜😜😜😜
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1 hour ago, John Welte said:
I sloped mine so the nose was up. I think it's on the curb side (that's where the valve is) so maybe a tilt to make the curb side lower might.help too. Correct me if I am wrong.
John
That is the correct way to do it. But, it’s hard to do while running down the road. 🤣🤣🤣
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Easiest way is to open the fresh water tank drain on the way home during the last trip of the season. By the time you get settled at home, it will be empty.
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On 10/29/2022 at 1:41 PM, David Purkey said:
Ron,
Following up on the articulating table mount. Here is what I plan to install in "Coddiwomple" (Elite 1) when we get it next spring. With this setup we should be able to position the tabletop next to the stovetop and my wife is happy about that.
It is a lagun-type removable table mount and seems to be very strong. The powdercoat finish is nice and the fit is tight.I contacted Foy and he can make a tabletop for us with the underside routed out to lighten it up so I will order that later when I dial in the final tabletop dimensions.
Need to figure out support bracing and backing later. Might have to have a custom brace made so as not to stress the fiberglass.
I purchased this from EZ-Reach (division of Cass Hudson) and spoke to the design engineer about my plan to add a second arm so I would have an elbow like movement rather than just one arm with an arc. He thought it was a good idea and would work so I ordered two of the 12" arms. I cut one tube down so it would fit in to the other and it works great. I extended it out all the way and put 20lbs on the table bracket - It is solid. Now I just need a trailer to install it in!
David Purkey
Nice work.
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16 hours ago, Chris and Lisa said:
We are considering purchasing a trailer dolly (The Trailer Vallet EX) to help maneuver our Ollie in our drive way. We just need to pivot the Oliver around to face out. Our driveway is long, curved and on a hill so it is very difficult to back in. The actual parking area is flat. Any experience with such a dolly or suggestions?
Thanks!
Please don't waste your money. This has been the subject of many posts through the years. I've never seen one that was positive. Your best bet is a front receiver on your tow vehicle. I've used them on the last 5 vehicles and I promise you that you can put that trailer anywhere you want to,
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14 hours ago, Rivernerd said:
We took delivery on an Elite II yesterday, with the 2-5/16" coupler upgrade, towed by a 2019 Tundra. I installed a 2-5/16" Andersen hitch today. Why? We figured the $250 for the 2-5/16" coupler upgrade, combined with $0 more for the 2-5/16" Andersen WD hitch vs. the 2" (which was purchased online and installed by me to save some $$$$), were sensible insurance against the ball wear issues John Davies reported on this forum some years ago.There's nothing wrong going the heavy-duty route. This way, if you ever buy a HD truck, you're all set.
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Vinyl flooring, well LA-DEE-DA. You are just too cool. That really looks good. as far as light bezels through the Reflectix goes, I don't think its necessary. I would, however, make sure the bezels are well caulked with clear caulk on the outside, especially at the bottom of each bezel. They did not do that on the 2007-2010 models nor the early builds starting in 2013 and customers complained of leaks in those areas. If they leaked behind Reflectix, you would not immediately know it. Just something to be aware of, hope that it's helpful.
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As far as a thin layer of gel-coat goes, I definitely would have it repaired, but only for aesthetics. This is not a potential for a roof leak. That roof is over two inches thick and the only one I've ever seen leak had a 1/4" hole drilled (accidentally) all the way through to the inside. Now, that will leak, but surprising little. A piece of duct tape on the outside would get you by for a looooong time.
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On 3/3/2022 at 9:50 AM, topgun2 said:
Anyone that is considering NOT using a weight distribution hitch with a half ton truck (or less) certainly must be aware that in doing so they are potentially exposing themselves to a fairly sizable amount of liability in the event of an accident regardless of just who may be at fault for that accident. This is in addition to the manufacturer of the vehicle just may NOT authorize any warranty repairs if the vehicle was used for any towing that exceeds the manufacturers recommendations for either ball weight and/or total weight towed.
Bill
This is VERY good advice. Disregard it at your own peril. If the poop hits the ventilator, you may hear the judge say, "You got any dreams, boy? Well, we want those too."
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On 8/9/2022 at 12:54 PM, GraniteStaters said:
There needs to be a "gagging" emoji for this! Paula
How about this:
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That does appear as thin gel coat. It can be repaired. As close as you are to Hohenwald, I’d have them do it.
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My dad, right after joining the Marines in 1942. He served the remainder of the war in the South Pacific.
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7 minutes ago, ADKCamper said:
Under "normal" circumstances, the trailer brakes and tail lights/directional signals are powered by the tow vehicle.
HOWEVER... in the case of a tow vehicle / trailer disconnect, the trailer battery is required to power the trailer brakes when the emergency disconnect cable/switch is engaged.
Without research, I suspect it is likely illegal in most states to pull a trailer with electric brakes and no on-board battery in case of a disconnect...
This would be correct.
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1 hour ago, MattE said:
I talked to Mike yesterday, who went out in the shop and spent quite a bit of time looking at units under construction, and he said that my only real option is to remove the refrigerator and the refrigerator floor. He didn't recommend that, and I wouldn't go through all that for a light anyway.
So now I'm looking for a battery powered, motion sensor driven LED light to put there. The motion sensor will trigger it when going in or out and hopefully the batteries will last a while that way. I'm sure the light will be brighter than the courtesy lights, and Mike recommended an auto parts store film or cover to dim it down.
This is turning into quite the research project.
If you're traveling in the vicinity of Tupelo any time soon, I can show you how to run a new wire for that light or if you have an afternoon we'll just fix it.
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John and Debbi,
Tali and I are very excited for you two as you set out on a journey that will soon encompass some of the best days of your lives. Good luck and safe travels.
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John and Debbi,
Tali and I are very excited for you two as you set out on a journey that will soon encompass some of the best days of your lives. Good luck and safe travels.
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As a born child of the South I found this amusing...
A lawyer from the Big City comes to Mississippi to hunt ducks. One day he shoots a duck and it falls in a farmer's field. He figures no one will ever see, so he ignores the "No Trespassing" sign and sneaks over the fence to get the duck. But before he can collect it an old farmer rides up on his mule and asks him what he thinks he's doing. He says he's retrieving his duck.
"Well, now," says the farmer. "This is my land and that sign plainly says you may not trespass. I think that is MY duck!"
"Listen, you stupid, ugly, inbred hick" says the lawyer, "I'm a rich and famous trial lawyer from the Big City and if you don't let me have that duck I'll sue you and wind up owning everything you have!"
"Whoa, now young feller," says the farmer. "We don't go bothering the courts down here over something small like that. We settle it with the Mississippi three kick rule."
"What's that?" asks the lawyer.
"Well, we take turns kicking each other three times. The man what don't give up, wins."
The lawyer thinks the old guy looks pretty feeble and figures he can easily take him. "OK, old timer. You're on. Who gets the first three kicks?"
"I do," says the farmer "'cuz it's my land."
He gets down from his mule and kicks the lawyer right in the...uh...right there. The lawyer folds up on the ground and with his second kick the farmer removes the lawyer's nose and upper lip. The third kick ruins his right kidney. The lawyer struggles to his feet, barely able to move.
"You ready for my turn, you old cretin?" he croaks.
"Oh, no need, " says the farmer. "I give up. You can have the duck."-
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That sucker will come down????? We've always just both lay with our heads under it and look up at the screen. I'll be a.....
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1 hour ago, SNY SD UP said:
Snip...
Bryan
Here again, this may not help but I found it on the Escape forum:
https://www.escapeforum.org/forums/f9/9500e-awning-retracted-manually-23853.html#post433760
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10 hours ago, John E Davies said:
Steve, do you know if Oliver Service could supply the parts of the divider for a DIY installation? I have had a couple of owners ask me questions about mine. How is the wall portion attached, adhesive? Mine seems to be plenty sturdy and it is holding up fine as a head rest. Thanks for the background story.
John Davies
Spokane WA
John, I don't know if they would still stock the materials they formerly used. Steve Parsons (now deceased), who was their fiberglass guru and mold maker found a rogue piece of what appears to be the same stuff as cutting board material, about 5/8" thick and fabricated it for me. It is held in place by a couple of pieces of very thin SS channel that have been glued and caulked in place.
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Bryan, I'm very sorry to hear you're having this problem. Due to the extreme age of our Hull #050, we have a Fiamma Manual Awning. It has legs and a crank. It will blow up in a brisk wind and bend itself over the top of the trailer, usually breaking something. If not deployed properly, it will collapse in a good rain and bend the legs. Other than that it has served us well.
I wish I could offer more than moral support. Do you believe and concur with the Dometic Auth Svc location you took the trailer to? $1000 seems like a lot of money for a motor. What does a brand new awning cost?
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This is probably not exactly what you had in mind, but...
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4 hours ago, John Welte said:
John, did you make that divider between the stove and the bed or was that standard? They have rotated the stove 90° so the cover now act as the splatter shield.
I designed the divider and our raised beds with storage underneath for our 2013 build of Hull #050, The Outlaw Oliver. Oliver offered them as options for a while but when they decided to drop any custom work done on the assembly line, these two items fell off the options list. I originally intended the divider to protect the bedding from any cooking splatters and to be able to recline against it, while partially sitting up to read. But, I didn't feel like it was sturdy enough to support that position so I recline on the other end of the bed although we sleep with our heads in the middle, feet to the rear. It does function well in the anti-splatter mode.
As far as the cook tops, we specified a North-South orientation. Having come from our 2008 Elite, I felt like it was a better usage of the available counter space. Then some customers wanted theirs turned East-West, claiming it gave them more available counter space!?!? So Oliver switched orientations. I gather from what you are saying that they have now returned to the way we have ours turned. The downside of that orientation is that you have to reach across the front burner to utilize the back burner.
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Are you coming to the rally next May?