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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

mask less interaction

As most of us have discovered - finding decent spots to park Ollie has become somewhat more troublesome. We generally like to boondock, use public State, Harvest Host, and federal facilities, and when pressed - as a last resort - private RV parks - think KOA, Etc. Florida is not a boon dockers dream, and finding a state or federal campground opening can be a nightmare. We found ourselves needing a few days in between the fed park and the state park - so we spent the money and stayed at a privately owned park. This time of year - the gulf coast is in demand - thus every place is full to the gills - and here on the bay side of the water is no exception - sardines have it better when it comes to space. Ok I admit, I just don't like apartment like living in an RV. Even if it is in our Oliver. I would rather stay at home - however - this too shall pass.!! Rant over. I am just gonna have to start planning - a year ahead of time.

The travel on our EII is not that much longer, approx 2.5 ". In the 18k miles its been towed on good, bad, and ugly surfaces- we have not had any issues. As long as you speed is appropriate for the conditions all remains well. Like others, I am sure we have seen SOB's with large air gaps between the axle and the frame surface - why so different - I don't know. My Ollie is good on the road, works for me. RB