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Bill, what kind of adaptor do you use to connect the 25 amp solar panel to the Oliver ? Sherry

If it's potable, it's safe to use, but if you won't need it, don't bother. If you have to fill your tank, I'd dump it at the next place with good water. And flush the tank. Town hall has a filtered spigot where you can get 5 gallons a day of better water for drinking and cooking. Bring your own container.

I've heard that ants love termites... but I thought they followed subterranean termites. Never thought about them following swarming buggers... You don't have a lot of concern with the termites in a fiberglass camper, though I might still spray if a huge swarm of flying termites got into my interior, because of the wood drawers. But don't go crazy if you can't. There's not a lot of food source for termites in an oliver. The ants are easier... My favorite is ant gel. Or, if you have pets, the ant traps with ant gel inside. Several companies make them. COMMAND is good. So are most. You can start by windexing the entry trails. I was told ants follow the trail left by others. The windex helps to confuse them. Amdro granules on the ground outside the trailer are also helpful, if you have a campsite with ant problems. Ants take it back to the colony. I've never carried or tried an ant spray. It kills too many things I don't want to kill... Many of us in Florida have treated interior wall cavities of homes with a boric acid powder puffer. Never really considered it in the camper. It's a powder. Don't know how much good it would do if it gets damp with condensation. I'm sure some good gel traps or gel on wax paper or foil at points of visibility and entry will resolve your issues. All the ground dwellers have been driven up with the rain. It's your camper, or drown....for them. Sherry

I've heard that ants love termites... but I thought they followed subterranean termites. Never thought about them following swarming buggers... You don't have a lot of concern with the termites in a fiberglass camper, though I'd still spray if flying termites got into my interior, because of the wood drawers. The ants are easier... My favorite is ant gel. Or, if you have pets, the ant traps with ant gel inside. Several companies make them. COMMAND is good. So are most. You can start by wondering the entry trails. I was told ants follow the trail left by others. The windex helps to confuse them. Amdro granules on the ground outside the trailer are also helpful, if you have a campsite with ant problems. Ants take it back to the colony. I've never carried or tried an ant spray. Many of us in Florida have treated interior wall cavities of homes with a boric acid powder puffer. Never really considered it in the camper. It's a powder. Don't know how much good it would do if it gets damp with condensation. I'm sure some good gel traps or gel at points of visibility and entry will resolve your issues. All the ground dwellers have been driven up with the rain. It's your camper, or drown....for them. Sherry

Our paper today had an ad for the new version of the watch we all saw Dick Tracy use in the comic strip of our youth... It brought back some good memories. ... Dick Tracy, Brenda Starr, Dagwood... Don't think I need one, but it looks retro cool. Dial face that some kids today can't read, little gold screen over the two way radio below the face. .. https://www.dicktracy.watch/home

What else happens after you unplug? Do you raise the stabilizer Jack's, before or after, you unplug? Try changing the fridge to gas before unplugging, or, just turn it off. The DC draw on a 3way is pretty high... As overland asked, is the inverter off? Ac and heat off, or could you be trying to run electric heat or ac from the inverter? I'd be trying to hunt down any large electrical draw. Then, hint down a weakened breaker... Sherry

Years ago, I purchased a large van cover for the ollie for father's day... then we added solar, and never used it. Its probably still in the archives. (Garage/ crawlsspace/who knows where) You might Google casita 17 and van cover and see what you come up with. Pretty sure I bought it from a recommendation on one of the casita sites. In 2008. Good *expensive* wax, applied twice a year, has been our friend, with the trailer, and our boats. Sherry

We did that years ago. I remember putting on bottle in the garage fridge... maybe the 20 pounder? Not sure. We don't bother anymore. Don't use one pounders... Sherry

Coy, That's funny. But, honestly, even on long trips with delivery units, we carry a small toolkit. And cards.... Good Sam's, Visa, mc, gets us where we need to go. Just me. Sherry

Hi, GarryandKristi, And welcome to the forum! Steve and Betty have offered much better info on the wiring and disconnects of the newer trailers. The post you pulled up is about our 2008. written in 2009... a lot has changed since then.... I believe that the current recommendation is to disconnect the battery, or put your trailer on a float charger, to maintain your battery life, when you have to put it in storage. We can avoid that because our solar panels keep the batteries topped off, as we store our 2008 outside, as can others with a similar situation. If I remember correctly, our 2008 disconnect truly cut off power draw from the battery... but it's been ten years since I've had to use it. :) Hope you are enjoying your 2018 as much as we have enjoyed our 2008 for 11 seasons.... Sherry

This German travel trailer is still in concept stage, but what a concept. https://insideevs.com/electric-camper-improves-ev-range/ An electric motor drives each wheel to assist the tow vehicle. 80 kwh battery can double as a powerwall for your solar powered stick and brick home. And, it can park itself in a tight spot via instruction from the owner's smartphone... Sherry

Hig, Many of us leave the rear dinette set up as a permanent bed, and only use the side dinette. Our Ollie is almost eleven years old. Like Dave Phelps, we have cushions, not a mattress. After the first season, we added a topper as an additional layer of comfort. Our cushions are quite firm, so great for seating, but a layer of memory foam makes for a more restful night's sleep for us. You'll have to try the new model cushions and mattress options, and decide for yourself. Everyone is different... Sherry

Try looking here http://olivertraveltrailers.com/topic/how-to-add-forums-signature-maps/ Hope that helps. The tacit agreement on the forum is to post the map for your Oliver trailer only... but I guess that's up to the individual. Sherry

I hope you do. I think the original Legacy is often ignored. It's not only cute, and nimble, it has all the same amenities. Though not as big a bed, and not quite as much storage. The truck bed, and bins under the big dinette bed, make up for that. That said, it's tighter quarters, for sure. But, we love it. But, we don't have a big dog, and we're average size people. Our little dog is 9 pounds, and sleeps on her bed in the small dinette seat. Everyone has to respect each others share of the space. We camp a lot in shoulder season. The outside space is great, under the awning. A number of times, we've delivered bigger motorhomes, but we've never been tempted to change it up. Hull #12 will likely go to our daughter someday. Sherry

Love the title. We do have the big hammer...? though we don't carry all the above... I'd add duct tape, a 12v tire pump, and a jump box. Plus a credit card, two cell phones on different services, and good Sam's premium towing insurance... Have yet to use the towing insurance, but it's good to know you have it. Sherry

Have you seen both?

I'd love to have a slightly larger bed, but the original legacy is still our choice, 11 seasons later. We're not motivated to move on to something larger. Both trailers live really big on the outside, which is where we spend most of our time. Either model has everything you need... Sherry

Really? I've read some good reviews on bleed stop powders and bandages. I've incorporated them into our big kit. Would you not recommend them for a reason, Steve? Sherry

It's time for me to take another online safe driving class to continue our insurance discount. In Florida, Paul and I save over $100 a year by taking a safe driving course online every 3 years. With AARP $20 member, 24 nonmembers, sometimes offer specials for the self-paced, online class. Some places offer classroom style classes if you're so inclined. Paul took the online class with some other company this year. I'll stick with the AARP course. Its actually interesting, reminds you of safety rules, and gives some pointers.. I didn't mind the time, and feel I gained a little something above the insurance discount. 50+ age in many states. Check yours. We received our discount almost immediately after completing the course three years ago. https://www.aarp.org/auto/driver-safety/

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So, I did this again, as my map was out of date anyway... I went to visitedstatesmap.com. Click on some states, and color the map. I chose the smallest size. Click on copy and paste the url. Then, copy. Go to your profile. Click on settings. Then, click on edit profile and arrow down to signature. DON'T CLICK ON LINK. JUST PASTE THE URL YOU JUST COPIED FROM THE MAP WEBSITE. Accept and close. Hope this helps. Sherry

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Good suggestion. Some red cross classes can even be completed online, at home. Here's a link to finding classes from the red cross near you. https://www.redcross.org/take-a-class

We have several first aid kits. One in the truck. One in the trailer, front of the shelf of the closet. Another bigger bag, more extensive, that moves from the boat to the hall closet, or can move to the truck, for longer trips. I also carry a very few items in my purse, and tuck a few in the glove box. One of the routine checklist items at the beginning of the season is to empty each kit and check the contents for missing or damaged/expired items. The general rule is also to replace items if they've been used at the next drug store or Walmart stop. Last trip, I spent an hour replacing the last of the g4 halogen bulbs in little used fixtures with LEDs. On the very last one, at the foot of the bed, I took off my glasses to see the tiny holes for the g4 prongs, as I see better close up without the glasses. Big mistake #1. I got a sharp pain in my eye when a piece of something fell into my unprotected eye. The slot for eye drops and eye wash was empty in the first aid kit. I'd neglected to replace it last time... Fortunately, I was able to hold my lid aside and cry it out. But, it could have been serious. I discovered a few other empty slots... antacid, and topical benadryl for bug bites. Filled them all when we went into town. Don't neglect your kit like I did.... Keep it up to date. Sherry

This trip, I bought an extendable wire shelf on legs at Walmart for $8, and put it across the back of the big microwave cabinet. Under the shelf, I stored cans and jars. Bread and pastry boxes on top. Taller, and some shorter daily use items in front. I was able to stow dry goods for more than two weeks in this new space. For the first time ever, I have some empty overhead cabinet space. Now, Paul can have the entire big space over the bed for his clothes in packing cubes, instead of having to share it with cereal boxes and crackers.? The lip at the bottom keeps items contained while traveling, and I can swing the door up without removing the few items on the board... medicines, phones, power brick, coffee cup, etc Still haven't figured out what to put in the drawer beneath the fridge yet. But. That's a nice problem to have. Sherry