Patriot

In the short span of time we have been members here we really appreciate the volunteer efforts of all the moderators in keeping the riff raff out and content sailing smoothly. A great job, thank you all. Thank you to all the long time members here for your patient responses with questions you have seen over and over from us new folks. Passing forward your knowledge and experiences is invaluable and is so greatly appreciated. We look forward to meeting Oliver TT family members at a Rally someday! Stay Safe, David & Kathy

We were glued to the big screen watching SpaceX launch. I gotta say we really needed to see something positive given the news cycle as of late. Kathy and I were so happy to witness such a successful launch and yesterdays docking with the space station. Despite all the craziness going on presently...the Space Coast persevered how awesome! 🇺🇸

Peter, A big congrats on picking up your new Ollie. There are many long time Oliver owners here more than willing to help with questions as well as sharing their hands on knowledge. We have been patiently waiting since January to take delivery of our new Ollie Hull #634 very soon...in 15 days but who is counting? 😄 No doubt we really do believe the wait will be well worth it, and like you we are really excited. Oliver has done an amazing job with Oliver University, and the recent release of maintenance videos. Hope to meet you at the 2020 fall rally. Happy Camping! David & Kathy

Now that is a shine!!! It really looks great! -David

Congratulations! (Edit- North Carolina neighbor😊) Wishing you many happy miles and travel adventures! -Patriot

Agreed, no lithium logo per Oliver’s comment on the Oliver Owners FB page. I also saw a comment from Oliver saying lithium batteries will run the AC. Spoke with Anita this morning, she said details of this package would be released In the weeks to come. The Ollie is on its way to the Hiawassee Rally to show off the new lithium pro package.

Just saw this in the Oliver FB forum. Looking forward to learning more about this!

Matt Duncan, I was provided this link by Topgun2...invaluable. Thank you for posting. David

What is everyone using for a jack hitch cover? This one looks like a decent one and has a number of very good reviews. It appears to allow use of the light and see your switches and see your level without removing the cover completely. -Patriot

Bill, You picked a really great place to call home. We really enjoyed the video, thanks for sharing. edit- We enjoy small town living in the foothills of Western NC. David

We were able to reach out to Calmark covers and ask how they recommend cleaning the cover. We hope this helps anyone owning a Calmark. Here is there reply- Thank you for checking with us on the proper way to clean and care for your cover, I have attached some sheets on cleaning the fabric, I also included a stain chart as well. Normally, you can gently hose down your cover to remove any surface dirt. You can use a Dawn dishwashing fluid and a rag or soft bristle brush. Then, gently rinse with water again. It is NEVER safe to put your cover in a regular or industrial washing machine. They can damage the fibers of the fabric and remove items that the fabric was originally treated with, such as those that protect against UV Rays, mold, mildew and the overall water resistance. There is also a company called 303. They make a biodegradable product used to clean Sunbrella. They also make a spray that you can use to retreat your cover for water resistance. It is a good idea to clean, then retreat, about very 1-2 years. For a specific type of stain or spill, please refer to attached chart provided by Glen Raven. DeAnna Martinez Sales/Customer Service CalMark Cover Company (800) 838-7236

We bought a used 2019 Calmark cover for our new 2020 Oliver LEll. The cover has no visible holes or tears And appears in decent condition and even came with the original patch kit. After unpacking the cover on our driveway we noticed it does have a dusty tan colored stain on the very top. Calmark warns to use ONLY non detergent soap. We sent an email to Calmark asking what specific non detergent soap to use. They are closed due the pandemic but may be monitoring email. Any suggestions on non detergent soap to clean the cover with would be appreciated. We may just try hosing that area off with just water first. We’ll post up if we receive a response from Calmark. Thanks, -Patriot This appears to be a tree sap maybe?

Mattnan, All I can say is super wow factor! Very well done. -Patriot

John, The custom 10’ cord I purchased above is made right here in the eastern part of our state in Raleigh, North Carolina. here- https://www.pduwhips.com/aboutus.aspx It appears to be very well constructed with top notch components and has many very positive user reviews. I try to source and purchase high quality products here in NC when I can. I think it’s gonna be a keeper. And agreed, ya gotta be careful on Amazon. If I by chance I unlikely wear this cord out or it fails, I will give Marinco a try. -Patriot

katanapilot, I ordered this shorter 10’ 30 amp cord to use if I decide to run our generator in the tongue/storage basket. It’s a top quality power cord. (theOrca a member on here suggested this to me) -Patriot edit- mostly 5 star reviews. An extremely well made in the USA 10’ power cord. HEAVY DUTY / MADE IN USA- Featuring an L5-30 Plug to L5-30 Connector on TF Flextreme Cable. Rated for 30 Amps and 125/250V. All custom built Iron Box Power cords are built in Raleigh NC HIGHEST QUALITY COMPONENTS – Utilizes top-of-the-line Pass and Seymour wiring devices featuring: Industrial-strength, brass alloy plug blades and connector contacts resist heat rise, provide excellent conductivity. Impact- and corrosion-resistant durable nylon 6 shell material. Integral flexible rubber cord grommet conforms to and seals around wire to provide protection from oils, water, and dirt from entering wiring device. EMERGENCY READY – Equipped with superior weatherproofing, you can count on reliable 30 amp power flow, especially in those ”extreme” situations. Compatible with any generator equipped with a L5-30 receptacle. INDOOR AND OUTDOOR – Made for various uses both indoor and outdoor these cords are built on heavy duty 10/3 SOOW wire capable of being buried directly in the ground. THE WORLD'S LEADING POWER CORD SUPPLIER - Iron Box manufacturers UL listed power cords with only the best components and wire.

ThomB87, A great looking Ollie, very partial to the silver swooshes. Thanks for posting the support pole picks. -Patriot

I often try and read back through posts of years past on this forum to learn from past experiences and to try and not to post up a question that has been asked. But I am guilty of doing so. That said, there is a wealth of knowledge here and always a pearl to be gained by just reading old posts. On the lighter side this morning I stumbled upon this link posted by DavidS a few years ago and I really got few good laughs. Thank you DavidS. When my wife and I camp our first goal as guests to any campground is to be decent and respectful of other campers in all that we do. It’s just the cloth we are cut from, perfect no. This link pretty much highlights everything we are not. I decided to post this as it certainly made me laugh as I read through it. Certainly it will generate a few interesting funny stories from camping trips past you may choose to share. A dose of humor never hurts. For me the dryer the humor the better. Enjoy the read...maybe share a funny or not so funny obnoxious experience you have witnessed. This article pretty much nails it. http://travellogs.us/Technical Info/Obnoxious Camper.htm

We have the ARB Touring chairs and besides having a lot of great reviews they are quite comfortable and appear well made. Ours came with a nice storage bags. As JD mentioned they and stow nicely for travel. The wide arm rests are notably comfortable. Removable beverage holder/small snack shelf and armchair pockets. I would buy again based on comfort, fit and finish. -Patriot

Any photos showing these awning poles in use?

I do like my Silver Oliver TT hat and decided to hold off and not wear it until we take delivery of Hull #634 in mid June.

Thanks Mike, Quick connect Installed on our Q1200.

Landrover, Are you satisfied with how well the fan functions and suction cup hold in place? (I just noticed currently unavailable on Amazon). Bummer. Thanks, Patriot

DavidS - I think Chuck is talking about the YouTube vid in this link I posted above. https://www.netjeff.com/wp/?p=1238

Thank you Mike, very helpful. We really like our Q.

Mike, I just found this, per one review this is all I need for the conversion on the Q1200.