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My favorite expression, since retirement. Every day is Saturday

Good point. I can measure that. I don't remember, offhand. And, our trailer is "lifted." Thinking about that, this could be different today. Probably better to ask her Ollie sales rep. I don't think they've changed a lot, but they now come with lt tires, and not sure on wheel size for the new Elite.

I'd agree with Mike, there. My daily driver is a pickup. I learned to drive in pickups and much larger trucks. And, it won't be much different from driving your big Escalade. Look for the 4 x 4. I'm shorter, (shorter legs) and find Nissan and Ford seats more comfortable in newer models. See what you think, as you test drive.

Btw, we installed the harness and receptacle for our Tekonsha Prodigy in all three vehicles. Just moved the brake controller around as needed. Some newer pickups, with tow package, already have a builtin brake controller. You want a "tow package," not just a hitch, for towing your trailer. There is an important difference.

We've never used an Anderson on our tow vehicles. 2004 Volvo xc90, 2008 ram 1500, 2005 1500 Silverado. The Elite is lighter and smaller than the II. More choices in tow vehicles . I suspect your big Escalade (same platform as Hummer?) would be fine. But, if you want a truck, find a 1500 that feels good when you drive it. If you're going to be changing up anyway, I'd recommend 4x4. You definitely do not need a 3/4 ton truck to comfortably tow an Elite I. There are many suvs that would also work.

Ok. I was concerned that others might think the bed was realky short. Lol

I love fall in the Appalachians. This year, the leaves aren't brilliant. But still pretty.

We stayed at lamoine state park once, when Acadia was too full for our liking. It was quite beautiful.

Aren't the twin bed extensions longer than 50"? I'm confused

Can't add to the trailer topic . In a 2008, , in really cold conditions, I'd open the bathroom door

In Canada, we carry wasp spray.

Check the third/top tail light. If you can't see a problem with the caulk, or feel water in the attic cabinet, you can check the light for leaks by running duct tape around the edges, and either wait for rain, or spray it with a hose. This area is probably the most common area I've heard of for leaks, over the years. The water can run down the cabinet, and around the window frame, making you think the window is leaking.

If you have (quite) a bit of time on your hands, some lengthy but informative (somewhat repetitive) info on the various Garmin inreach units. Some good photos and insights into operation, features, and benefits. https://hikingguy.com/hiking-gear/in-depth-garmin-inreach-mini-review/ Costco had the inteach mini bundle on the shelf last month. Sherry

More importantly, only dump the black with plenty of liquid, and fairly full. You don't want to create a "poop pyramid" by leaving the black valve open at full hookup sites, or dumping with only a quarter or half full tank. I know most of us know this. Adding for new campers.

E6000 is a very similar formula, to shoe goo, from what i have read. I've only used shoe goo.

Yes. And then, you're not adding freshwater, just to activate the bio digester.

It's a tough job, but somebody has to do it...

will you remind me, next summer? I forgot about this, this year. We were probably in NC at the height, since it's the only place we've gone, this year ... several times. Covid escape in the woods is just fine. Frost on the ground this morning, but a beautiful sunny day. Yes, it's chilly. That's why we have jackets. Livvy got a new coat today, for her birthday. Florida dog, she doesn't enjoy temps much under 50s.

Some dump stations make everything easy. Others, make it hard. Probably important to remember that every dump doesn't need to be "perfect." If you leave a gallon or two in either tank, it's not a crime.

I've never used barge cement, but I think I will order some. The can, not the blue tube. Great reviews. Thanks. I'd never heard if it before your post. I just hate giving up boots and shoes that are broken in, feel good, but not "broken out ." May seem silly, or cheap, but I just love some of my boots and shoes. Hard to part with them because part of the sole parts . Sherry

It is much bigger. And, more power hungry. https://linksharing.samsungcloud.com/Lw1DK77UoWCN

Omg. We have successfully camped off grid, for 13 seasons, without that almost 300k price tag. Wow. Guess it depends on if you're willing to "camp", and dial back on your power needs?

I don't know what the upgrade prices are, but I know that we added solar, not quite six months in. If it were me, I'd get standard fla batteries and solar. Upgrade the batteries when they die in 5 or 6 years. If you're ok with the maintenance of fla batteries. At the very least, make sure you get a port for portable solar My opinion, only. I can (and do) live without a lot, but not without my solar panels. Sherry

HMD1056, hoping you, family, and friends survived the storm My friends were "lucky," with debris, and little damage. The area was so devastated. Again.

We've done this in every rv, not just the Oliver. At the least, it "cleans" the drain hose/stinky slinky. With the union of grey and black to one pipe in the Oliver, it avoids unfortunate backup from black to grey. And possible odors .