Patriot

We always have paper maps with us. With the flick of a switch for national security reasons the country’s national GPS system can be degraded or intentionally interrupted or even turned off. Sadly many drivers that can’t read a map or don’t carry a map are oblivious to this. I am a huge advocate of our TST -TPMS system. Unless you have X-ray eyes 👀 😂 and can see all things going on with your tires inside and out, I don’t completely trust just a visual walk around. And we all know the likely hood of a blow out at a gas station or pull off is remote. It’s usually when you’re clicking off the miles on the “superslab” and hopefully you’re not in the hammer lane when your tire decides to grenade. I think @topgun2 can share a story about a blow out he had on a previously owned SOB camper and experienced such a situation. I will stick with our TPMS monitoring air pressure and tire temps along with a visual inspection of our rigs tires when we fuel up. Solid technology to help keep us rolling safely.

You are wise to avoid the snow and stay really weather aware in the shoulder months, weather can change quickly. In 23 we camped right outside Rocky Mountain NP at Spruce Lake CG in Estes Park. (Super close to RMNP) We got to know the couple running the CG and they told us that in 2022 in the last week of Sept they had 6” of snow. As @routlaw said “anything is possible”. Last fall on our 48 day trip out west we had amazing weather in Sept and Oct. I recall we only had 2 days of rain and perfectly cool temps. We will likely only travel out west in the shoulder months. Winter certainly has its beauty and totally changes the landscape. I am in the crowd that has zero desire to camp in snow or pull our Oliver in winter conditions for sooooo many reasons. Sodium chloride aka rock salt on icy roads being the biggest one. One of many great advantages of living here in the south aka the “land of cotton” are long summers and short winters and very little rust on our vehicles. Wishing you safe travels!!🇺🇸 Patriot

Its under his info - Hull #1432 - 2023 YM

I do like our manual awning. Zero issues.

Jd, I believe the interior of the Oliver windows will be white. I agree black interior window frames would not look good at all.

You bet Jd, just passing it forward. I look forward to seeing how your mod turns out. I know it will be first class! 👍🏻😊

A cool teaser Mike, that clip is also on the Oliver FB page. I learned yesterday from Oliver Service, the new tilt out or “awning style’ windows are manufactured by Lippert, and are tinted bonded/insulated glass. The really good news according to service is the new style windows will allow for a retrofit on existing Olivers. Pricing has yet to be determined. They are really sharp looking for sure!

You bet!

Lori, Have you checked your inline water filter which is right down to the left of your pump? Sometimes this filter can get clogged with left over plastic particles from when the fresh water tank is drilled and prepped for plumbing at the factory. You can unscrew that filter and take a look to see if there is any plastic particles in it. We had a little bit of the plastic bits in our filter discovered during our initial shake down. You do not have to manually prime the pump to get it to operate properly. What year and Hull # is your Oliver? Please list this in your signature area under your profile. This is good information to help members assist you with questions you may have. You may need to replace your water pump, these can fail. Keep us posted on your progress, others will hopefully chime in with additional troubleshooting thoughts. Patriot🇺🇸

A little different point of view here from our field experience. While on lengthy 42 and 48 day trips out west in the last two years we really appreciated the outward strong light pattern that both the porch and courtesy lights throw out. In the high desert there is plenty of rattle snake activity and other savaging critters hanging around campsites. Same applies here in the Blue Ridge Mountains. From a security point of view we like the super bright courtesy and porch lighting. A huge plus if an unknown person decides to knock on our camper door at night. These lights really do an amazing job. We like bright lights where we need it when we want it. 👍🏻 All this said, we use our lights very conservatively and do not leave them on all night resulting in unhappy camping neighbors. There are trade offs for sure! Let there be light!! 😊

Not sure this is an exact replica of the Oliver porch light, but it appears pretty close. https://itcshopnow.com/products/assurance-exterior-flood-light?

I don’t know the full details, it was what I learned during a conversation while at the recent rally. With the Mini, there is no need for an additional plug. Maybe these plugs would be for regular standard SL set up.

Just speculating on other possible changes here.😎 New upgraded sound system? New style/type of flooring and update on seat cushion color/cover options? A direct dedicated plug for Starlink? Induction cook top similar to the (pic) replacing the LP burners maybe? 🤔

It’s a common theme here John. What rules? Seems like anything goes! 🤣

Yes, they look nice, and there is more to come! 😊

Yes, it’s much easier to remove the streaks for sure. When not on the road, I park our Oliver in our “Ollie Hangar” here at home. It has really helped keep it clean and streak free and out of the UV.

It’s also good to be aware these products will not play well with wax and especially ceramic coatings.

With storage space at a premium, we have been using this Pro Breeze since Feb of 2020. - https://www.amazon.com/Pro-Breeze-Electric-Dehumidifier-Portable it has served us well and packs up small. It is quiet and has an automatic shut off when it becomes full. We store it on the closet floor when underway.

Nice trip pics, keep em coming! 👍🏻🇺🇸😊

For any Oliver owners that have an interest in rear mud flaps. I sent David Hess at Sea Biscuit the info on this thread about rear mud flaps for Olivers. I would not be surprised if Sea Biscuit starts fabricating and selling a nice set of rear mud flaps for our Olivers. @connor77 has also been instrumental working with Sea Biscuit to possibly get this mod into production. 👍🏻 Stay tuned! 🇺🇸

The only huge issue I would have with acrylic windows is how easy they scratch. Polishing scratches out of acrylic windows is a non starter for me. Let’s hope for future owners that the windows will be tilt out and glass and insulated.

Of course the really “cool beans” would come at a much higher price for sure GJ which would surely be passed on. 😊

It sure would be a price point game changer. Cha Ching!! 😎 💸🤑

I don’t think it will be full tilt out….only time will tell.

Looking great! Nice field feedback on the new grill! The only thing missing in those pancakes are blueberries! 🫐 😋