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@Tallmandan, you seem to have a similar setup to Topgun2, so you may want to converse with him. Also, you can pretty much ignore everything John E Davies posted about a furrion connector, as that's not what you have. You have a Zamp port, as you stated. Only a few of us have Furrion.

I don't have any covers that are weathermax on either boat. We always specify Sunbrella, in the color dubonnet, for the sailboat, navy for the power boat. Both colors hold up really well, block uv, breathe well, and last. So, less mildew, etc, on sails, etc. But chafe points with Sunbrella have to be reinforced. I've already had to take the mainsail cover in for a lot of reinforcement, three years in. That said, last cover lasted maybe 15 to 18 years? With proper reinforcement. The dinghy cover may, or may not, be weathermax. We didn't specify, but it feels like it. It's much lighter, and at 4 years, is doing fine. It's a very different "feel" or "hand" than Sunbrella. We bought a cover online, instead of using our regular guy. It's just a dinghy, doesn't always sit outside, after all. Weathermax isn't a new fabric. I suspect Calmark did a LOT of research before making the switch. From my research, it's a bit lighter than Sunbrella (14 or 15 per cent), more abrasion resistant, maybe more waterproof in the long haul. UV resistance is dependent on color. My concern, in Florida, is breathability, where I'm sure Sunbrella wins. From what I've read, weathermax 80 is more stain resistant. But, harder to sew. Both are solution dyed, meaning the yarns have color, before they ever becomes fabric. I look for this, even for patio chair cushions. Tradeoffs everywhere. Based on my experience with marine cover prices, Calmark is actually, sadly, kind of a bargain. It takes a LOT of fabric to cover an Oliver. And, a really big factor is labor, not fabric. And, of course, user satisfaction, in the long run. For your reading enjoyment: https://www.practical-sailor.com/sails-rigging-deckgear/functional-fabrics I do appreciate the look back, though. We just had a new cover made for the cockpit of the power boat. When it comes time for the bow area cover, I'll have another look.

I rather like having multiple batteries, as opposed to one, though. If one battery goes down, we can take it offline and still run the trailer. I doubt we could even fit one of these new big batteries in an Elite I tray, anyway. Now, on the boat, I have lots more room in the battery bay...

https://battlebornbatteries.com/dragonfly-energy-launches-two-new-270-amp-hour-battle-born-batteries-the-bb8d-and-bbgc3/ Very interesting. Thanks, fredmin.

That's a really nice offer. I'm sure someone will take you up on that!

In Ouray, we stayed at 4j +1. It's really close to town. Walking distance to lots of things. Very clean gravel sites. Nice laundry. Really nice owners. We don't often stay in rv parks, but the state park near town was closed Deer every night on the hill behind our site . It was a very pleasant experience, except for the lack of grass, and lots of cottonwood stickers in the late spring .

Telluride has a nice city park . I don't remember having any hookups, but it was close to town. Small, maybe 20 or so sites? Don't miss Molas Lake, outside Silverton. It's so beautiful!

I'm so ready! It's been a long winter. (Even though we live in Florida. )

Since everything changes, year to year, you may want to ask your rep if any antenna , and wiring, is included in the base package . Just a thought.

"Boosters" typically require 110 hookup, which we normally don't have. Another reason streaming is more efficient for us. If we have signal. If not, downloaded movies, or dvds, work well.

Paul and I have done a lot of work on both the Oliver and the boat this winter. We looked at the calendar, and realized we're just a few (6?) weeks out from the beginning of our usual camping season. We still have to install new ac, sort camping gear, get fogged windows repaired. Wash , clean, and wax the trailer. Time is getting short. At least, at the rate we work these days. Are you ready? What's on your list? Oh, and we are soooo ready to pull the trailer out of the sideyard.

Yup, even if we just emptied tanks, I close the shower valve. Open it at arrival. Part of the list.

Hi, Jaydee, and Welcome. Now that you're registered, you can monitor the classified ads. You could post there, too.

There are many manufactured varieties of window awnings that can be added. I'd probably try a "homemade" version first, and see if it worked for me. If it's a "try it and see "venture, white pvc, schedule 40, already in the garage, would be fine for me. If you're worried about uv resistance, which I'm not, I'd hang it from a branch, and hit it with a coat of Krylon paint. Those frames are simple to make, and replace. If you wanted super easy to break down, and set up, I'd probably thread shock cord through, like tent poles. Or just carry the lightweight things flat, in the truckbed, and never disassemble. Btw, toto fabrics often has Sunbrella awning fabric for under $12 a 60" yard. One of my faves for outdoor fabric. If you are talking about the EZE RV gutter, I think it's a no brainer. It's easy to install, diverts water from the weepholes, etc., and we really love them. As do others.

That's a beautiful vehicle. Our very good sailing and camping friends from up north tow an Elite with their GL450, and really say it's a "don't know it's there" kind of thing. Plus, they're always chiding us on their great fuel mileage. Even in Colorado, where we camped together a few years back. (They passed us on a wide portion of the Million dollar highway. Yes, we let them.) Yes, the II is heavier, and heavier tongue. Load the car and trailer appropriately, and I think you will really enjoy the ride. The seats in their GL, even the back seats, are awesome. Unlike some on here, we don't carry a half ton of spare parts and tools. For long trips, we carry clothes for 15 or 16 days, and provisions, and some tools and a few spares. Each year, the load gets lighter. If we don't use it in a season, it stays home the next.

You're not the first. Won't likely be the last. But really kind of you to make others aware. I think it's also important to not feel "hurried" at the dump station, just because there is a line. We wait our turns. Those behind us will wait theirs.

The only real advantage is the wiring is already run, should you decide you want a better antenna, and like watching broadcast TV. I did a lot if research on antenna models when we decided to remove our unused KingDome last year. I decided to just stick with the small portable we stuck in the attic, as we never watch brodcast TV, anyway. We do stream Netflix or Amazon TV, occasionally, but usually on a tablet or phone, as we like different types of shows.

Thanks, Susan. A different model of Discoverer (srx) and size. But, if you have any question at all, you can search your tire identification number on the website. Always better safe than sorry. https://recallinfo.ustires.org/

That looks great, Frankc! The black makes a nice frame, even seems to make the window look larger. And I'm sure it will be easier to keep clean. Do you recall how many feet you ordered and used?

Maybe in your part of the country, but, around here, many, if not most contractors I know drive half-tons. Today's half-tons can tow the construction trailer to the jobsite, especially in my flat urban/suburban area. And, the trucks themselves are comfortable daily drivers. In my area, most of the few 2005 (or was it ) 6 to 2008 Chevy first gen half ton hybrids sold to contractors. Idling, they could run or charge power tools .

When you look ar reviews, it's nice if reviewers include their rig info. What's easy for us, can be difficult for big motothomes and sunblocker fifth wheels.

We had a macerator. Actually, two. And Paul rebuilt the first one, once or twice. They're great, til they're not. But, easy for us to add on, if you want one.

What a great idea, and so well executed!

SUSAN SAID "Wouldn't this look great with an Ollie in tow?" It certainly would!

I really like the new fortified bumper protecting the fuel line and gas tank. Good idea.