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So, our ventline exhaust fan started leaking into the shower area, especially in the gully washer downpours we've had lately. To replace the thin, tired foam weatherstripping type of "gasket" requires disassembling everything. (Replacing caulk would have probably solved a lot of the issue, but not all.) Since the Ventline is over 5 years old, though it still "works," I ordered one of the MaxxFan domes today, with the led light ring, as a replacement. This time, we'll do the install ourselves, and either cut a neoprene gasket, or and/or use butyl for bedding. There's a little bit if camber in the roughin area. We'll see what it looks like when we get it. Hopefully, it will indeed be more quiet than the ventline. I was really hoping to replace the ventline with a marinco stainless solar vent, (they're so quiet, and supply their own power. We already have several years of experiencewith them on the boat.) But, the existing 6.25 rough opening for the ventline is just too big. It would require making up a cover plate on top, and a plate in the shower, from star board, or repairing/building back the rough opening with fiberglass layup. to accommodate the smaller trim ring. Plus an extension for the area between the hulls. We looked at all the possibilities, and, discussed it. Even though we have a couple marinco vents (rough in is so much smaller) in the archives, we just gave it up and ordered the maxxfan dome. So, I've got a 6 inch hole, covered with a plastic lid and duct tape, waiting for the new fan. 🤔 Hoping for not a lot of rain in the next 10 days

Or, this one, more adjustable. Don't know if it will fit 🤔. If interested, I'd send the diagrams to Jason, first. Along with monitor specs and drawings. https://www.rvupgradestore.com/Vertical-T-V-Swivel-Mount-p/24-0144.htm If you order through Walmart, it's free shipping and can be returned to the store

The easy start makes it easier to run your ac with a generator. I think most people who live or camp in warmer climates order the easy start.

Deal!

IMO, If you're unsure, go solar and agm vs lithium, and no solar. My home, my trailer, and my boat are all solar powered. Only the house is lithium. But, we live 95 per cent or better, on the sun power, 24/7/365. Whichever home or vehicle. I

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Does Oliver pre-wire for Solar? If so, it's a few holes in the roof, and brackets, and heavy wire through the cabinets. We added solar 6 months in, in our 2008. It wasn't necessarily easy, nor was it necessarily hard. True prewire would definitely make an additional fixed solar easier. Why are you doing lithium, if you think you will camp most of the time, with hookups?

Probably. 🙂

Molas Lake. Not much for facilities, (vault toilets, no dump station, but there's a small camp store in season) but the views more than make up for it.

The highway is up above the red barn/office at United. So road noise wasn't an issue.

We spent one night there, three or four years ago. The staff was really nice. We didn't use any of the facilities, so I can't comment on them. The campground itself was very clean and well maintained. I remember it being really windy, and giving up on using the awning. The Silverton Durango RR goes thru the back of the park, but not obtrusive. It doesn't stop there. We took the hike up the hill to the trolley stop, and walked around Durango . It's a pretty town, quite walkable, with a few breweries, restaurants, etc. We enjoyed our day in Durango, and our time at the campground. We chose a pull through, which showed a tree on the map. Unfortunately, it had been severely trimmed, providing zero shade. Molas Lake, a bit down the road, is flat beautiful, but probably too small for anything but a mini rally.

Yes, we have, many years ago. The microwave came loose on one side, and pretty much everything in the trailer was jostled around. That's with an Elite 1. I wouldn't recommend it, at all, especially with an Elite 2.

If you wish, I can move your post to classifieds. Sherry

Welcome to the forum, Maureen. Now that you've registered, you can see the classified ads. Finding an Elite 1 used is a little harder than a 2, as the population is smaller. But, several have sold this year. Check in frequently. Good luck! Sherry

Btw, I looked back at old info. The monitor in the techomadia photo 24", big in 2008. So, yours will be maybe 14 inches wider, and a bit longer. Lcd/led monitors are measured on the diagonal, like tvs. My only concern about that location is if the dog sleeps on the bed during the day, as mine does.

Look at the back of your monitor. You should see four holes, in a rectangular or square pattern. Measure the vertical and horizontal distance between two holes, in mm, and you'll see the size vesa mount you need. Most mounts have multiple sets of holes for fastening to the screen or monitor, so probably not a big issue. It's entirely possible that the mount for the Oliver TV would hold your monitor. But I doubt if it will articulate the way you'd probably want it to, to use your monitor from a seated position at the small dinette. That's something you'll want to talk to Jason about. And, a way to lock it into place during travel.

You can also try your hand at the docking simulator, from spacex. https://iss-sim.spacex.com/ What a way to spend a Sunday night.

Resilience will dock with the iss tomorrow night. You can see it on nasa, or youtube. I seriously have tears in my eyes. Such a great achievement.

Another historic and successful launch tonight! It was too cloudy for me to see anything from the back yard, but I watched it online at nasa channel. So proud of everyone involved, and especially the brave crew of 4.

Most tvs and monitors use the standard Vesa mount, multiplrs of 100 x 100 mm. You may need to order an articulating mount ahead if time. I don't know what the selection will be like in Hohenwald . Walmart is about it for shopping in town. Something like this, maybe? https://www.amazon.com/AmazonBasics-Premium-Mount-Monitor-Stand/dp/B010QZCT5W Make sure you can return anything you order, as you're unsure of what will work til you get there.

BlueHighways, Love the name you chose! So many of us love to travel the smaller roads. Sounds like you have made it your mission. By now, you should have your new Oliver. Looking forward to photos .

I ordered a janome today, with a walking foot. Adding to the collection . I also okayed a new saw for Paul. Adding to his collection. Lol

I've thought about this, too. I'd love to have a larger work area, as the small dinette table is "multipurpose " in our trailer. It's the office. It's my prep area for cooking. And of course, it's occasionally even a dining table... Drop leaves couldn't be very large, without messing with leg room. Foldunder leaves, like restaurants use taking a square table to a round, would have to be smaller because of the post. I'm thinking a full size foldover top, like some marine tables, could double the workspace for the kitchen. (Like a sewing machine cabinet, where the lid folds out and becomes workspace.) Folding out over the aft dinette seat would double my workspace during the day. Clean it off, fold it back, and back to dining or laptop office. The lip on my table is about 1 3/4 inches, so a base tabletop of 1"thick wood, possibly x-braced inset to avoid warping, plus a 3/4 inch foldout top panel could work. Extender supports could slide out for strength. And, still allow you to have a sofa. With hidden hinges (maybe Hafele?) And slideout support for the 3/4" thick top. Morticing in the hinges, and x brace, would be the toughest part.

Good call on rhe shower wall, John. I've only hung command hooks on mine,, with 2 or three coats.. probably not more than 10 pounds. Maybe mounting to the upper cabinet, above the front small dinette chair? With a backing plate? And a way to lock it in and prevent motion underway. I'm sure Jason will have better ideas when SherMica gets to speak with him. Hanging it in the place of the TV mount presents other problems, with space for the dog. I know my dog claims the entire bed as her own during the day, even though she has her own spot on the little dinette seat for nights.

I don't know if there was a Halloween orange edition, but the snowflake/holiday cling wrap should be enough to alert anyone that the toilet is "winterized. "