SeaDawg

This late in the season, it can't gather that much energy. It's a lot of wet, and wind.

and, my brother in Minnesota had 10 inches of wet, heavy snow last night. Yuk.

This is a crazy, late season storm. Always tough to predict, that's why the spaghetti models have been so inaccurate. Just got off the phone with a friend in West Palm Beach. It gave them issues earlier this week. Still likely to be a problem. It's big, and varies in power and path, typical of late season storms. My heart goes out to the island communities, like Cuba. They've had impact twice, from the same storm. And, lesser structures/building codes. We've had Easterlies all day, pretty much. Clocking around, now, more southerly, as the storm approaches. Swirligig time for a few hours. At least the tide is with us, this time. I think.

We have fiberglass sinks, kitchen and bath, in our 2008. We don't have a lot of counterspace. I use a dishpan. So far, so good. Only 13 years in

I spend 95 per cent of my time, here. I'll look at joining, but I know nothing about mewe

Correct me if I'm wrong, but tbe fibergranite is another layer, that can be added later?

So, here in sw Florida, it's windy, and rainy. Storm to follow...

We run our ac once or twice a year, in the driveway, to make sure it still works. In 13 seasons, we've rarely used it camping. We follow the cool air.

I will say, if your main objective for power is ac, just get the solar package. Maybe a smaller genset that runs the ac, or, if you can handle the weight, or have a ramp, use what you have. I think (personally), the lithium package needs another panel or two, to make it worthwhile. My opinion, and I don't (yet) have lithium.

I feel the same about our big Yamaha. Thank goodness for wheels, and thank goodness for power during the hurricanes. I just don't ever envision hauling it around.

Let's keep our fingers crossed for next year

But, 120 pounds! Omg

So, at the end of the season, I empty everything out of the Ollie. Clean, launder, crate it up so we can work on winter projects. I'm amazed every year at the amount of "stuff" I pull out of the trailer. It's a lot. I'm on the eighth load of laundry, now. Even though I take less every year. Done soon, I hope. This year's big project is doubling the fixed solar. A few other minor projects if we have time. Retirement is really a busy time for us . I often winder how we found time to work.

I hope you get out before the nor 'easter. Safe travels. I'm sure you are well equipped. 😀

Yes, everything stays the same, except the display name. Some folks have had very good reasons to change. Many of us are good with the original name. I'll be keeping mine the same. Seadawg (Sherry)

I'm not a quilter, but I've noticed some great quilt shops in Asheville. The display at the Folk Arts Museum on the Blue Ridge, just off i40, east Asheville, is interesting, as are the other exhibits. Normally, the Southern Highlands Guild has a big show in Asheville in October. I've not been, but did the craftsmanship tour some years back, but that's no longer. Loved the wood turning and glass arts. We'll have to see what 2021 brings. Summer show was virtual this year.

Thanks, Jason. We so appreciate all you do.

SherMica, your comment about papers reminded me. Make sure you have a copy of your dog's rabies vax, including type given, date, etc. We've only been asked for this a few times, but if course, the one time I forgot, a New York state park wouldn't let us in without it. My vet was kind enough to fax a copy to the park office. Luckily, we were checking in during business hours.

That "huge" (imagining my sil's bag for a week, family of four for others for a week) might be just the ticket for out of season coats and clothes. On its side. You never know... At least I'd use it to start sorting. When we moved the last two times, I took everything out of my closets, tried everything on, and discarded everything that I wasn't happy with, fit or looks. With the exception of things I hadn't worn in 18 months. Those, I didn't even bother with. To charity, they went.

Here's a photo of the jumbled mess of my closet as I was taking it apart. It may not be built the same today, so, ask your rep. I have one shelf with a lip, a single rod, and a false bottom (removeable) that covers wiring and a few other bits. The closet isn't big. It's big enough for six outfits and a jacket or two, and the little ikea organizer. Room under and around for several large packing cubes. Top shelf holds first aid kit, medicines, bug spray, and sometimes hats or a packing cube. Or a rolled up sweatshirt or two. Extra tp. If we need space for bigger coats, outfits get rolled and moved into another space. Winter traveling, or rainy weather, I hang jackets in the bathroom to dry, using the shower hook, and a big command hook. I use a lot of command hooks, and a lot of velcro for flashlights, remote controls, etc. Also for hanging long sleeve shirts, light jackets, etc, as layers change throughout the day. The red jacket you see is hanging over a sweater, on a command hook, on the bit of bathroom wall adjacent to the closet. The grey cube is a small first aid kit. The other one is covered by the floppy packing cube above.

Above the sink, I use plastic /Tupperware, etc. to separate items. Coffee supplies in one. Another for mugs and glasses. Another for cooking oil, condiments, etc.

My drawers are different from the new trailers, so hopefully, someone with a newer Elite will share. Even with the smaller old school drawers, there is room for a small silverware divider.

All the small side cabinets (4 total) are close to the same size. One over fot and head of bed, two over small dinette area. The measurements are the opening size, roughly in my 2008. There's more space on each side of the opening. That's where packing cubes and fabric separators like Skubb from ikea come in. They can use the space, conforming to the curve of the hull, and keep stuff from jumbling around.

I wouldn't be too quick to do that. You may want to use them for out of season clothes, boots, shoes. Especially if they fit on or beside totes in the truck bed, filling spaces, and soft side as opposed to heavy hardshell. My mom travels back and forth from Florida to the Midwest. She keeps northern gear in a suitcase under a bed. Some paperwork in a small hardwire bag, basically a "file cabinet." Just a thought.