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MarkC

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  1. Picked up trailer last fall. Still figuring things out. Cold morning in Ennis Montana. Turned on furnace. Air coming out vent wasn’t very warm. Got out manual and started check forum for solutions. Long story short…the back of my camp chair was up against the exhaust bug screen outside. Moved chair and voila…heat. Hope this helps.
  2. Anyone run into this problem. I get into the basement storage area during the day...then crawl into bed during the evening. I turn out the lights in the trailer. Then look down at the basement access door and see that the basement light is on. Depending on my mood (and/or weather), I get up go out and turn it off or roll over and go to sleep. I'm thinking Oliver should relocate switch.
  3. Picked up our trailer in September and we are throughly enjoying the whole experience. People, places, and learning about RV living. We are heading to Arizona this January and decided to do the Quartzide experience. Saw a Mike and Carol post about Dome Rock area camping. Wondering if Oliver owners get together at a certain spot?
  4. Anyone ever gotten pulled over after their 30 day temporary license has expired during the trip home? Did you get a warning? A ticket? How much $$$?
  5. Thanks sooo much for your responses! I like the idea of just poking around until I find a place to camp. Was hoping that was an option and didn't have to reserve all the time! My navigator will be relieved to hear your comments. She's getting a little anxious as the journey is only weeks away. Neither of us has done this before! However, has been on our bucket list for years. We are in 100%! Thanks for all the comments!
  6. Picking up our Oliver Sept. 7 th. Then slowly working our way back to Wenatchee, Wa. We are "green horn's" to this experience. I've booked some stops along the way but it is very time consuming trying to find a camp site. Using all the web tools offered. Lots of places full in Texas already unless you want to pay $$$. I've thrown up my hands and said "just getting on the road"...start and stop early, then hope I find a spot or a wide place in the road. Does this method work? I know I'll probably get burned sometimes at popular areas but feel like l'm wasting lots of time searching the web. Wondering about availability in Texas...take the coast route East, or go through the middle or northern route this time of year. Any thoughts?
  7. Picking up trailer on Sept. 7. Heading back to Washington State on a southern route through Texas. Never been to Texas. I see there is a Alabama/Texas football game in Austin. Wondering if anyone knows if you can stay a night around stadium, tailgate, and walk to game. Don’t know campus layout. Will call school on Monday for info, also. Definitely, won’t wear our Huskies or Cougar stuff!
  8. Best way to get local weather via satellite companies. Had Sirius when I purchased a truck. Let subscription expire. I only remember getting music and news but no way to pull in local info. Can you only get weather channels that offer broad reports? What if I’m in the middle of Kanas with no service…do you sleep with the Truck hitched up and the chairs packed in case you have to make a run for it when the tornado shows up at 3am. Was hoping to subscribe to a satellite channel that would give more detailed weather rather than a broad stroke of the whole state or region. Not sure if any is available. Pickup trailer 9/7 and never RV traveled before. The better half is nervous…seen Wizard of Oz too many times. Maybe making too much of this. But no experience with this.
  9. thanks for the info...exactly what I needed!
  10. Picking up Elite II in September and would like to fab a bracket before I go out for pickup. Could someone tell me the top height of the storage basket from the ground? Also, what is the diameter of the holes drilled into the side of the basket. Appear to be oval. Thanks!
  11. I seem to remember, maybe 20 years ago, not to use a certain plastic water bottle. Maybe made with nitrile? Not sure. Anyway, does one have to be careful about the chemical makeup of a water container. I would like to carry 20 gals of extra drinking water. Could I safely just pickup some 5 gal plastic gas cans to carry drinking water? Thinking maybe it would taste bad or cause cancer. Should I be concerned or over reacting?
  12. Could I fill the black tank through the wash down port. Then drain into a container. And, pump into water tank through boondock port at rear of trailer?
  13. Wondering about sunshades that attach to end of Oliver awning and staked to ground. Looked online and there are many choices. I'm concerned about ease of attachment to the Oliver awning. One manufacturer shows in their video an existing slot that you just slide the shade into. Then stake to ground. Wondering if the Oliver awning has that slot? If not, how are other shade attached to awning? Picking up trailer Sept. 7. Thanks!
  14. I am purchasing a duel fuel generator. Would like to run off my Oliver tanks...connecting from the trailer to the generator at the optional tongue LP bib. As I understand that would be low pressure as the propane runs through the regulator at the tanks. I should be able to run a direct hose from the bib to the generator. If, I decide to run the generator off another LP tank, I would need another regulator for that independent tank. I'm wondering...is there only two pressures, low and high, for LP appliances. (I hope they made this that simple) Or, does each appliance have a specific pressure? And, you have to purchase the appropriate regulator for the pressure your appliance requires?
  15. Are these guides furnished by Oliver? Around 800 pages if you print yourself. I prefer reading from paper rather than a screen. Do you carry these with you when traveling?
  16. Last January I posted about towing an Oliver over the Beartooth. Got good responses…thanks. However, my navigator thinks we shouldn’t try it. Too tight corners…to long of a rig. Neither of us have been over the pass. But, I’m not hesitant to try. We are picking up an Elite II in September. My TV is a 2020 Ford F-350 crew cab long bed diesel. She is adamant about our rig being too long…maybe someone can convince her otherwise. I’m wondering if anyone has a similar TV and been over it. Or, have seen semi tractor trailers on it. Thanks!
  17. Putting together supply list for Sept. delivery. Any advice on mats. Looks like most are 9x12. Was thinking of going to Home Depot and getting some Astro turf. The better half is concerned about dirt collection and removing the soil when you pack up. Vacuum, shake out, hose off. I am sure some are harder to clean than others. I would like to just shake it, roll it up and throw in basement. But, basement will accumulate any dirt left behind. And, if I’m doing the shaking, each subsequent move, I will remove less and less dirt until l skip the shake out step. Maybe they come with a cover. Seems like a little thing. But, starting to see there are a lot of little things with this new RV life. Size, mat material, cleaning? Thanks!
  18. Designing a vinyl picture for the front of an EII I will be picking up in Sept. Any suggestions on the maximum diameter to use. It will be a round design. I vaguely remember reading a "Mike and Carol" thread years ago stating theirs was 20-25". However, I can't seem to find it in the search.
  19. Here's my two cents...I've owned 4 diesel P/u over the years. All have been good trucks. Currently, have a Ford F-350 diesel. My last was a 2005 duramax with over 300,000 miles. I've hauled hvy farm equiupment with them in the past. However, will only be hauling a jet boat and an Oliver now. I wouldn't be without a 4X4 P/u and if your just hauling an Oliver a diesel might be over kill. However, I enjoy pulling my boat out of steep and rough ramps with my current diesel TV. I tow the boat to various lakes in my area that have grades, you can't beat the breaking with a diesel. Mine has a 10 speed transmission and turns under 1500rpm at 55. Mileage is fine if you can keep it under 60mph. And, a 47 gal. fuel tank makes finding a pump, not an issue. With that said, most would do fine with a 4X4 2500 gas, IMH0. Get what suits your needs.
  20. Thanks for the info! Its reassuring to hear this from someone who has experienced this. This forum is such a great tool! Thanks again!
  21. Thanks John! Will get that monitor and post our using in a few weeks.
  22. Is anyone using a CPAP unit with the lithium batteries? I have a September 22 delivery date and have ordered the 630 AH size batteries. We will be using 2 cpap units with humidifiers. I have used small portable batteries ($$$) while out for extended periods camping. Always run out of power before end of stay. Your lucky if you get 10-12 hours per battery. Many variables…your air pressure (mine is 17, her’s is 6), if you use a humidifier, what setting your set your humidifier, even how fast you breath. Those of you using a cpap know it’s impossible to get a good night sleep without your unit. I’m thinking it’s a wait and see thing. So, getting the solar and a generator just in case these things suck a lot of juice. But, wondering if someone is dealing with this…it would really help our anxiety level between now and September!
  23. I’ve been reading about Beartooth Hwy. And, it seems 50/50, for and against, on pulling a trailer over it. Has anyone done it in their Oliver? What are your thoughts?
  24. Thanks for your info. Didn’t realize both Honda units put out the same amps. I probably would have purchased the companion model. Thanks again!
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