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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 .

I don't know. We've used c clamps and spring clamps. I'd be worried about sticky residue from duct tape, but it could "probably " work, if it's all you had. Maybe thick rubber bands, as clamping devicrs? We usually have two pairs of boots each with us, so having one pair out of commission isn't the end of the world. I just have some favorites that are really hard to give up.

Agree with that. We always close the black, before opening the grey.

This isn't a gadget, but it sure is handy to keep around. Shoe Goo. My favorite hiking boots, and my favorite waterproof shoes, have both had issues with the soles coming detached in places, in the last few years. The stuff is waterproof when cured (24 to 72 hours). It's messy and true to it's "goo" name. Goes on like sticky putty, but it really works. Best if you have a way to clamp it while it cures if you're fastening the sole to the boot.

welcome to the forum, Steven!

Congratulations! And happy travels. The Ollie looks great, inside and out! Sherry

The advanced rv/houghton system is really, really pricey. Here, and in Australia. I haven't given up hope yet on the inverter compressor Dometic Freshjet showing up here someday soon, despite the Dometic responses . In Europe, a kit can be bought to allow it to run on 12v dc, eliminating the loss of using the inverter to cgange dc to 120 ac . There are some dc ducted systems in vans, but they're kind of clunky installs, at least the ones I've seen. And, there are the systems designed for truck cabs, no idle zones. Europe and Australia have had better systems from Dometic for close to a decade.

I live in Florida, now. There's a reason...

That helps, yes. But, it's actually necessary to winterize to (or close to) -50 in Northern Minnesota, Alaska, and some other places.

A drawer fit nicely, under mine. 🙂

Landrover, I certainly wasn't talking about while towing. Only at camp. Obviously, our (princess) dog rides in her prime seat in the back seat of the truck, while traveling. I guess I should have made that more clear? I would never travel with my dog in the trailer. I'm talking about safer place, truck or parked trailer, going to the store, laundry, etc., which I thought was the topic.

As Scubarx said,, if we are camping in the summer with the trailer in tow, the oliver is the safe place for the dog, not the truck. Bath window and vent open, bath door propped open, fan on. The trailer is secure. The dog is comfy. I will say, we don't travel out west in extreme summer desert heat.

Agree. I think their town rules evolved because of southerners/skiers/ vacationers coming up in rear wheel drive vehicles, without proper tires. We had snow and ice one time when we stayed in seven devils. We just stayed out til it warmed up and melted. Even though we had awd.

The upper light is really tough, as the curves/corners are really tight. It's also the main source of leaks, which often seem to be from the windows. I wish Oliver would change to an applied light, frankly.

Seven Devils, and I think Sugar Mountain and other areas require or recommend chains if you don't have 4wd or snow tires. Probably 100 miles from you. Also available at our Asheville Walmart. And numerous auto stores.

The other thing I will say is, the smaller Elite is great for one person, or a couple willing to share a full size bed. Small, light, nimble. Great in the u turns JED mentioned . Wide range of available tow vehicles . When our nephew camps with us, (he was over 6' at 13), he opts for a small tent beside our trailer . The independence thing...

The Elite I fits about anywhere. I have photos (somewhere) of ours, and Pete's backed into tiny (what should be called tent spaces,) between trees. How tall is your son? Do you tent camp together, now? I ask that, because the Elite I is definitely smaller. Two adults in a tiny trailer is more like tent camping, but climate controlled, and way more comfy . Can a 6 ft person sleep in the small dinette bed? Yes. But, it's narrow. 24" wide, like a small camp cot or sleeping bag. Have you seen a smaller Elite?

Mainiac, is this the vent cover you used? X2 Or, the second one?

Congratulations !

Jim oker, I agree. It's not a simple fabric to work with. I don't even attempt Brisa. We used it on our boat, but I have a professional friend who made those cushions for us. Commercial machines. Not in my wheelhouse . Though I'd love to add a sailrite to my mix, I just don't think I'd use it enough to justify the price, and the space. I already have 3 machines upstairs. Enough is probably enough. (Doesn't stop me from looking. I'm on the site from time to time. Great thread and fabrics.) There's a reason why upholstery costs what it does. Start with the machines. Experience in pattern adjustments. , the skill to adjust to a variety of fabrics. I was happy to pay my friend to work with the Ultra Brisa.