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David and Gail,
While the shallow, yet long design of the tanks results in a languid empying of the gray tank, I believe (and hope) this is a problem unique to hull #200. You know those drinking containers we carry around with a straw to suck on for drinking water? If the straw did not go to the bottom, we may not have access to all of that good water we carry. It sounds like Reed and Karen may have something like this going on with #200.
Let's hope the factory sends out a top mechanic with a box of tools and "stuff" to make them whole so Karen can always get the soap out of her hair and Reed doesn't have to haul the buckets of water around all the time.
Pete
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Rumor has it that if Pete doesn’t get up early, Boscar gets his revenge.
Hahahaaa ... You are so right Bill! Bosker has enrolled me in a six month training class during our travels this year. Yesterday, at 0530 hrs, the lesson was "OK, Pete. When I make a low growl like THIS you have two minutes to get me to some grass or you'll be sorry. Bwahahahaaa!"
The bad news was that the lesson began in the weeee hour of the morning. But serendipity happens, and we were greeted with the beautiful sunrise. Thanks, Bosker! What is my next lesson?
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Gooood morning WORLD! From our campsite at Coles Creek State Park, NY, to you.
"Sunrise over the St Lawrence"
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Goldilocks looks right at home.
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Brandi,
The Giant Jellybean and you were obviously made for each other! Welcome to the Ollie family. We early Ollie owners always wondered about the lack of cover for the see through door window. For nightime privacy, we tend to hang a lightweight towel, or shirt on the head bumper. There are some other options as well.
I've sent you a PM with contact information and will be glad to answer any questions that you may have.
Your Giant Jellybean will garner a lot of attention where ever you go . . .
Pete
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Wow! Get ready for a bunch of different ideas. Certainly you can go to the extreme and basically “do a Scubarx”. Pete has twin bed risers for more storage space inside and has constructed a really neat storage box that fits on the rear of his Ollie...............Hope this helps! Bill
Bill, Haha....Thanks! But while I'd like to take all the credit for ScubaRx's ideas and modifications, it must stay where it belongs, with Steve, the real ScubaRx.
Pete, aka Bugeyedriver
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Controlling the temperature and humidity in your Ollie is the key to stop condensation. You can't change the fact that water vapour will go from a gaseous state to liquid if it comes into contact with a cold surface. But by using a few simple strategies you can minimize the issue. Ollie's double paned windows are a huge help. I found a good blog entry that offers nine methods for protecting your rolling palace from condensation.
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Dan,
Sounds like a good plan. Chasing (or running from) weather is one of the favorite uses of my rolling palace....all 90 sq ft of living space in my 2008 Elite. Stick to the plan. You've got good times ahead!
Pete
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Banner Elk, home of the Woollyworm festival.
I've got my ticket! It's an awesome small town, big fun experience.
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Overland,
I initially thought I'd carry and use my Honda 2000 in the basket, but did not like the vibrations (although minor) that could be felt inside the traier while it ran. It now rides in the truck bed and runs either on the tailgate or on the ground. The box is used for chocks and blocks or local firewood.
Pete
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. . . “Hail to the rest of the road”
Did an Airstream owner just say "hail"? Aaauuuggghhh!!! ;)
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It was a good idea, but I found the dry southwestern air can dry it out and cause it to crack pretty bad. So mine has been totally removed and now I have about an inch between the Ollie and the Fiamma. It is much easier to keep clean and polished this way. I primarily use the awning to control the sun's heat on the side of the trailer. I might sit outside during a gentle sprinkle but when the frogs are choking, I head inside and a lack of the rubber strip is not important.
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Hi folks, it might be time to reach across the forum, join hands, and raise our voices in a nice round of Kumbaya before things get out of hand . . .
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One of the early Oliver owners, Chuck, brought that concern up on the forum. It sounded plausible, so I went to Home Depot and purchased a generic, thin multipurpose industrial rug and cut it to line the entire bottom of that space. No chafing opportunities here. The last thing I desired was leakage of the icky stuff.
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So, what were YOU doing while Bosker was completing all this work? . . .
I was holding the little Whisker Britches up because his legs are too short.
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Checking Ollie systems prior to a long outing and discovered the nine year old vent fan would not turn on. Crud! Power to unit OK because hood went up and down and internal fuse is intact. Internet search found the fix. (Gotta love the Web for research)
Release 5 screws that hold inner shroud and drop shroud. Unscrew fan blade and remove (take it inside for a good scrubbing in the kitchen sink)
Find the thin silver plunger that tells when hood is down on the forward street side of unit and manually move up and down several times. Wipe down with cleaner and spray with electrical cleaner stuff in a can.
Reverse removal process.
Turn on fan. Smile!
Avoid departure delay and $100/hour service fee.
Life is Goooooood
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Back in the Day when there were only a dozen or so owners, we used to be able to camp inside the factory if we were having some work done on our happy little 17 footers (which are now called 18.5 footers due to the tounges we extended). It was surreal being able to wander amongst the crates of supplies and the handful of Ollies that might be in gestation. It was during one of those wanderings that the Technomadias came upon a box of silver support poles which were clearly marked "Stripper Poles", letting us know someone indeed was reading our cavalier banter on the forums.
Well, things have moved along and tightened up a bit (which they probably should have) so alas, those serendipitous finds are not in the cards anymore.
Sigh.
It would be prudent to stay in the local area two nights so the rapid response team could help ensure your Ollie is the best it can be before you roll home.
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Buzzy . . . . . . "Captain Tolley’s Creeping Crack Cure"
GASP!
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John,
I think the reason the tank drains slowly is due to its design of only being a few inches tall. It has plenty of capacity but most of that is due to its modest width and very long length. The column of water pressure does not have a sufficient vertical component to allow it to have much oomph. One way of increasing its drain speed is to elevate the front end and thereby providing a bit larger vertical component to the water's shape. I think you may get a bit faster if your 1" drain hose is draining down a steep hill and there is no air leaking back up the hose. That can provide more of a suction component to the water flow.
As you state, if you are mainly using it as a continuous flow-through system, speed would not be too much of a hindrance. Make sure your trailer is not in a nose down position or you may have some gray water that does not drain at all.
That extra storage space in your large bumper will be nice.
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BugBite has broken proper forum decorum again. The time for talking and discussion is over and the "BugBite" membership should be deleted by end of business today.
Any return to the forums under another name and continuance of similar behavior will have a similar result.
This is a place for supporting and generally uplifting one another in our desire to get out in nature with our wonderful campers. We may not always agree with each other (families are like that) but, in the end, our goal is to help each other learn how to make the best use of our trailers and to venture forth safely, and HAVE FUN!
Let's keep it that way.
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.......I think most people who put bikes up there aren’t going off road. Or they leave the bikes and rack at camp when they do.........
How right you are. I'll travel down the occasional developed dirt or gravel road, but not after they have been recently washed out, and I'm not likely to purposefully pull The Wonder Egg anywhere deep off road into uncharted territory. But that's just the way I roll. I'm looking forward to some pictures in the future of where John takes his Ollie. I bet they will be spectacular.
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She is a very nice lady so people please be polite and cordial as I know you can be.
Pat, the vast majority of postings on this forum are courteous and helpful towards other members. On the rare occasion someone establishes a pattern of departing from the proper decorum, a moderator will step in and resolve the issue. Thank you for inviting Ginger to share her knowledge of this oven. I am sure her inputs will be welcomed.
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Back Packers Pantry Outback Oven https://www.rei.com/product/653555/backpackers-pantry-outback-oven-10 Pete, Went to the link got the message below: “This product is no longer available, but don’t go just yet…”
Looks like REI are no longer stocking it. It can be found at other sellers through a Google search, though.
Years ago I purchased Cobb cooker. Great food, but the cleanup drain on the water supply was a downer. Then I found the Backpacker's Oven. It is cheap to buy, cooks well, but you need to make sure not to bump the hood if it is used inside the camper.
After seeing this thread, I purchased an Omnia and cooked seasoned chicken breasts to perfection using the silicone insert. Cleanup was a breeze. It is already packed for this summer's wanderings.
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This is how my Breezer Downtown bike will ride to Newfoundland this summer. I took it out for a test ride today and it is absolutely steady with no dipping or wobbling. I have a Curt front hitch for the Taco and use Swagman X/C carrier and an anti-wobble clamp. No ground clearance is lost for the vehicle (the skid plate is lower by several inches) Contrary to how it appears, there is no problem with visibility from the handle bars. The wheels do not extend beyond the sides of the truck, so there is no loss in maneuvering. Parking between vehicles at the grocery store was not a problem.
The bike is secured to the hitch with a locking cable. After putting a topper on the back of the Taco, the previous setup interfered with opening the hatch. This was a good solution for me. I'm not too worried about bug splatter on the bike. As long as the seat is clean I'm good to ride. The chain is fully enclosed in a shroud, so there should be minimal issues with rust.
My Taco has 218,000 miles on it and still runs like brand new.
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New owners: how is the Quality Control of your rig? Grade it!
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I think we are talking about two issues here.
1---How to drain the tanks at the dump station quickly and efficiently.
Answer: Raise the nose. The more lift, the faster the gray tank will drain.
2---How to maximize the fresh water you have access to.
Answer: Raise the nose a little bit above level should do it. (unless your water pump pick-up point is wrong, as may be the case in #200)