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I thought I read Oliver was aiming for 15 - 20 a month. Which given their process - seems doable. For comparison - Once upon a time I was responsible for ensuring 50+ Saturn's headed to the customer each hour - seconds were important in those days. RB

Hallucinogenic fire water

To further the native American theme - and my own heritage - here is an early Elton John - a voice and a piano. Perhaps one of the first albums I really listened to as a very young man. Madman Across The Water.

Will go nicely with my inflatable 4 seat SPA/Hot tub. RB

Please cease - I have more chairs than I can count - there are only two of us - yet we carry 4 - and how many are left at home. Camp chairs anonymous - please help. RB

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Directions, manual, huh,

This entire thread just comforts me - the vast array of music and artists displayed here span almost the entire spectrum of music genres. ( don't think I've seen any Opera, little classical) My hats off to you all, one would be hard pressed to characterize the group as a bunch of doddering old folks, quietly enjoying their RV, waiting for the sun to set. Once again - I find there are not enough hours in the day - and now I have to find time to add new music to my systems. Jeesh, what next, I fear to think. RB

I am not worried about hanging off a bridge, tethered to my Oliver. I am certain the risk is low compared to the other things that can go on - running up and down the byways and hi -ways of the USA. Given my recent trip - the big roads were at full capacity and amazingly bumper to bumper for hours - on sections that I have never experienced as such previously. I may just pull Ollie to the western edge of the farm, build a campfire, and boondock at home. If the late spring is similar - well - lets see. I hear Ollies are bringing a fair sum lately..... Happy trails - RB

Good too hear - a sound blast off!! Enjoy Happy Trails

Darn ancient technology,

Speaking of the 2022, and possibly later 2021's - the rolled in former options not withstanding, I would find it a stretch to believe price increases are not on the way. Basic materials, along with the various modules and appliances are increasing in price and I imagine will passed through to the customer - sooner or later. Clearly Oliver is reducing option variation and simplifying the build process - all of which reduce manufacturing cost and increase profit - and will/should improve quality levels. As for the self lubricating axles - Many auto's have never service wheel assemblies - I put 150K on my 2007 GMC - never touched the front bearings..... and were good for many after that.... I would like to see the repair/warranty data on the Dexter assemblies - before making a decision on them as an improvement. Progress - trust it.....😀 RB

Went to Yellowstone

Straange ... Very strange

So I had an old Bob Wills LP- and while looking for a video found this - never cease to be amazed ,,,

pink alley Kat

Again the rats,

I know at least one Oliver has had a similar bike mount - I just don't remember who it was. It seemed solid and workable - a little more difficult to stow the bikes - it seemed to me. My $$$ bike rides under cover of the truck bed cap. Were it me - I would have one customized - off the rear - similar to the original Oliver design. RB

I wonder - on a similar shiny SOB - what is the similar suspension travel? Given that the Oliver is fitted with shocks to dampen the travel forces, and the progressive spring rate of the leaf springs and the ez/flex it seems the available travel may be fine for the average road. I would be curious to see just how often my axle bottoms during my longer trips. I don't recall many oh shoot's!! Approaching 20k miles - I am not at all interested in changing the system. Replace a few worn items sure- Good tidings to those that push the envelope. RB

high dollar flooring

One of my favorite Dylan tunes and lastly, time for some Steve Earl,

One from the back of the file

But the water

of insomniac mechanics

by An Airstream