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We use purogene instead of bleach.

I think so, too, but I can't find a post. The closest thing I could find was a post from over a year ago, about the possibility of building a full or queen across the back, east/west, and adding storage. A solo camper friend of mine did something like that in a Casita, downsizing the full bed to a residential twin (39" wide), and adding storage in the remaining space. Left the little camper feeling more spacious, and a lot of extra drawers. Sorry, I don't have a photo.

Very pretty! I'm really missing North Carolina views right now. Thanks for sharing. Glad you had a fun trip. Sherry

so, yes, I found it! My Maverick badge. Just got off the phone with my cousin, who had a Gremlin. Oh, the memories. We both have special memories of the two cars, together. The badge was filed away in a box labeled, Sherry, 70s. Of course. Still looks pretty good, 50 years later. Mine was a 1970 plain Jane, $1999 list. Guessing one badge Ford won't revive is the Pinto? Right? Sherry

Congratulations, and welcome! Sherry

Welcome to the forum, Gatordave. Many of us indeed do believe this is a great boondocking trailer. 12 years of boondocking in ours has confirmed our initial opinion. Lots of folks here to answer any questions you may have. Sherry

I think the anticipated nextgen Tundra has been postponed to 2022.

Welcome to the group, John and Anita! Sherry

Somewhere, in an upstairs closet, I still have the logo. Salvaged when someone hit me in a wide open parking lot. Wonder if Ford will bring it back?

So, rumor has it that the next new Ford product will be a compact truck. And that it will be named the Maverick. Why, oh, why? I drove a Maverick through college. Great little car, and though I occasionally loaded it and drove it beyond its car capabilities, the name does not evoke "truck" with me. Then again, most of today's buyers probably won't remember the little Maverick. Ford's answer to the Japanese invasion. I could (and often did) drive home on pocket change.

Sounds like you're all set!

Thanks for the memories, Overland. The original " can I tow with it thread" from 2008. Yes, we explored a wide variety of possible tow vehicles. And had a lot of laughs.

I test drove a Colorado last year, and was unimpressed. It lacked so many modern driver assist features, and although the seats were very comfortable, the cab finishes were meh, to me, compared to the Ford Ranger, which was much more like a downsized f150, details and features. The ride was definitely superior , IMO, in the Ranger. But, so was the price. I don't think that much has changed in Colorado features, but I could be wrong. It just seemed so basic to me. Sherry

Also, higher height of seat can leave short people like me dangling legs like Edith Ann on Laugh in.

We should probably start a new thread for your trailer. Question? What do you mean by standard fp mattress? Cushions? We've used the cushions for 12 plus years, with a topper. Great sleeping. I might be concerned about a "mattress" in our Elitr, as we have to access rear hatches under the bed from time to time. I think a full mattress would make it more difficult. Sherry

I'm pretty sure that the Zamp port does not have the same limitation as John's furrion port, as Zamp sells much larger suitcase solar products, as plug and play. Zamp's 230 watt suitcase solar has an integrated 15 amp controller. https://www.zampsolar.com/230watt-portable Does anyone know which brand port Oliver is installing these days? Sherry

Elite, or Elite II? Side dinette on our 2008 Elite I is 25 inches wide, a little over 6 ft long. Not really a great bed for a larger adult. Fine for a child or small adult. And, our dog really loves it! I don't know measurements on the bigger Elite II. Sherry

We'll be watching for you, too! Congrats.

Welcome aboard! I truly hope you enjoy your shorty as much as we have!

Those look great to me, for a few applications. They also sell in smaller quantities. Sherry

Every electric awning we've had on deliveries could open partially. And was adjustable for slant. That said, I'd prefer a manual awning. No power draw. For us

April and May tornadoes in the Midwest are something to consider. February? Not so much. Ice storms, maybe. At least, where I grew up, in upper Midwest. You can check the likelihood online. As a kid, I was in a couple big tornadoes in Northern Midwest. A bunch of smaller ones. As an adult,, ran ahead of a few, listening to the radio , and knowing where you are (county) is a good thing, if traveling in the midwest spring/early summer. Also, looking ahead and behind in the mirrors. Just in case. Today, you will likely get alerts on your phone. If you're in town, you'll hear the sirens. We didn't have that as as kids. We listened to the birds, and watched the sky.

Indeed.

That's a really good question. On the deliveries we've done, if there was a manual option, I didn't see it. No wand by the door.

The older Elites, like ours, have a Fantastic fan, but in the same spot. It works well to draw out cooking odors and moisture. We also prefer to cook outside. But,, sometimes, it's unavoidable. I much prefer turning the fan to high, than having a hood restricting my space. Sherry