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That 1/3 and 2/3 idea is pure genius. Flip one side up, or slide one over the other. So much better than a heavy hinged mattress. Congrats!

Btw, I think we used 4 inch dense and 1.5 memory.

Our upholsterer suggested it for sleeping comfort. I like the less boxy look. On the little dinette, I'd probably stay with just dense foam, as it makes the cushions truly reversible, and no one sleeps there anyway. The boat cushions aren't reversible, as the bottoms all have breathable marine fabric, anyway... Sherry

If I had it to do over again, I'd use what we used on the sailboat in the last refit. Our upholsterer suggested gluing a 1.5 to 2" layer of memory foam to the top of 3 or 4" dense foam, and not using piping. The cushions are a little taller, but the memory foam gives a lot when seated, and the boat settees are pretty low, anyway. Friends and family report good comfort in the v berth and salon, and I really like the comfort plus support of the hybrid cushions in our berth. They're only a few years old now, but so far, so good as far as wear. We take the cushions off the boat in the hot summer months. Sherry

That spectacular view is available as soon as you step foot outside the trailer, whatever brand. Big back window in our little original trailer is often amazing. Just raise the shade, when camped with a view.. All of our trailers live big on the outside, which is where I prefer to live. Just saying. . . Sherry

Very pretty. I like a lot of Ikea stuff, though not all of it. . I wonder if they still have the lifetime warranty on faucets? They used to... Sherry

We installed​ our own, before this was an option.. Ours isn't very noisy. But I would like to hear from the newer group Sherry

So glad your vet saved her. What an awful experience, for all of you. Sherry

Glad you were not in the middle of that storm. Wishing you, and other Oliver owners on the road, continued safe travels. We have a family event this weekend, scheduled before the rally. Please give our regards to everyone. Maybe next year. We'll be thinking of all of you. Sherry

Base price now is 18900. Plus modules. I've seen it online a number of times in various news feeds. Trying to figure out how they reconnect gas and water, etc, and revert from cargo mode. If it even has water and gas tanks. My guess is, it's a very basic trailer, with outdoor shower? Though I haven't dug that far into it. As I already have a trailer I love, and a truck bed for the ATV... The rear door is a bit of a mystery, and possibly problematic in the long run. They rent them in LA and Windsor.. if anyone wants a closer look. Absolutely love the fender flares, though. And the mid mod protruding tail lights. It would , honestly, look great with my stepside Silverado... cute. Love the mooncaps, too. Don't love 14" tires, and probably primitive interior, and no gas? Or am I missing something? Wish them luck. The egg camper did ok with all electric. There's a German camper with a Lego type interior, too. I've seen it several times, as well. I'll see if I can find the name. I love a lot of the German and Australian campers. Tiny, every inch used, sleek. Oh. Maybe that's my description of my own trailer? Yeah. Sherry

Yes, set your refrigerator to gas, and thermostat to lowest comfortable temp. At least, that's what we do when camping without service. If your refrigerator is set up to run on 12v if you run out of gas, auto is an enemy. Set it to gas. Our refrigerator will suck enormous battery power running only on 12 v. You are tent campers, so adapting to battery life powered by solar should be easy for you. We minimize battery consumption when living on solar, by limiting draw. The biggest draw for us, most of the time, is the furnace fan. Better blankets, less draw. In cloudy weather, we minimize interior lights, as well. Bear in mind, we have a much older system. I will add that our trailer runs on two agm batteries. So, I love led light, and flashlights. We charge phones and computers during the midday sun. Sherry Have fun, and enjoy.

I sent a link to a friend who will be camping near Hot Springs tonight. If you are in the area, Gravan Gardens are beautiful, and Anthony chapel is modern, rustic, and amazing all at once. If you are in the area, do spend a few hours there. Your well behaved pup is welcome, too, for a small fee. Sherry

Thanks to all of you for the info on the serento collar. It's not something we see here. But, as Buzzy said, different products appear regionally. Our older dog suffers from seizures, from a young age. The younger, smaller pup doesn't seem to have any issues with any immunization or medicine, but it's always a concern. Sherry

I thought it was Insurance rules. We've never picked up an RV, that I can remember, with full lp tanks. Always looking for a pilot/flying j after Elkhart when delivering motorhomes... Those are always empty. Our Oliver was empty, too . But that was nine years ago...

Our home is in a suburban area of Florida with almost zero tick risk. But, our dogs travel north with us. I change their flea meds to a flea and tick med during camping season to help prevent Lyme disease. They're susceptible, too. Just a thought, for those of us travelling into tick country. Sherry

Lately, we've used a different product to sanitize the tanks, and water in the boat and the trailer. A friend told us about purogene, a non bleach, no flavor change product. No chlorine smell or taste. We've used purogene, and a similar product activated with citric acid (lemon juice), and quite happy with it in both the trailer and boat. My sister and I are both sensitive to bleach. (Headaches, breathing). Im glad to find an alternative. Sherry

We picked up our trailer nine years ago with one of our two vehicles rated to tow it... Our Volvo XC90. Rating, 4900 lb. We towed about 20 or 25000 miles with my stepside 1500 Chevy Silverado. I think it's rated around 7500. Great look, very nimble, not great on supersteep gravel hills.. Later on, we decided we wanted 4x4, five seats , and the truck bed to carry the ATV and gear. We watched for, and got a great deal on the Dodge ram 1500 hemi that 8 years later is our primary tow. We'd love to have better fuel economy, especially would love one of the small powerful diesels we've seen in Australia and Europe, but at 160k, and a lifetime warranty, the ram will be around a long time.in town, about 16 mpg. Not great, not awful. Paul's daily driver. And, we can haul an amazing amount of stuff, and four people, without much of a change in mpg. Guess I'm saying, if you have a vehicle already with a sufficient tow rating, use it, and see what you would like to have later. You'll figure it out. I love pickups, because I learned to drive in trucks, I'm short, and I see better up higher. Plus, truck bed gives a lot of storage. But other people like the better ride of an SUV... Good luck in your choices. Sherry

Dave, is the new gasket below the awning? On our older trailer, it's above, I can't see it, and spits don't bother me (much). Sherry

Howenwald, for a small town, is very hospitable, and we think, quite fun. We've stayed in the "hotel" style room at Fall Hollow, and it was clean, quiet, and nice linens. These are at the back of the restaurant. The house is pretty, and back in the woods. Price is higher, and not available when we stayed, but I have to tell you, Neil makes a great breakfast, included in the price. And, I'm not a breakfast lover... The couple who now own fall hollow are really nice, engaging people, and he is an awesome cook. We've stayed at the brick motel in town once. Not too noisy, bed was ok, but nothing special. The other motel, from what I have heard, is a bit run down, if still open, but accepted pets.... Ask Anita about the cabin on the Buffalo river. She may know someone there. Sherry

What are you trying to seal? Butyl tape, in many cases, is my go to. Yes, it's old school. But great seal,flexibility, won't be a hassle to remove. Sikaflex also makes some great products. I shy away from anything silicone, and anything that's actually a high strength adhesive, instead of a sealant, where a sealant is actually what is needed. Sherry

Dave, from what I read, eez also "recommends" metal stems. I don't know what came on your trailer, but if you are dismounting the wheels anyway, now's the time to can get to metal. But, that means busting the tire, and another charge, likely. My tire guys charge the same for metal or not, with new tires. Not likely the same if you are just rebalancing. Best off to contact the manufacturer of your tpms to see if you need new stems, or not. Sherry

Very good question. I've seen the effect of altitude change on water bottles, sealed bags, etc... Wouldn't want to impact the freshwater tank. We have the forespar duckbill valves installed on our waste tanks on our boat. So far, so good. (;A friend helped install a valve awhile back, and dropped just the duckbill, which rolled into a space never to be found. Forespar was very helpful in replacing just that bit.) Customer service guys at forespar are excellent. Maybe give them a call? They might give you some ideas. They're in California, so take the time zone into consideration.... I'm good with what we have, since we carry two to five five gallon containers with us in the truck bed, but I can certainly appreciate the water range anxiety. Sometimes, replenishment isn't easy. Been there, done that, hence, water carriers in the truck bed. Sherry

It's campfire season again. Over the years, I have wrecked several pairs of expensive lenses over a hot grill in my restaurant, and cooking over hot campfires. My optician confirmed several years ago that the lenses can warp and crackle over high heat. I've taken to wearing old glasses, or inexpensive single vision, normal lenses when working over a very hot fire. Just an FYI. I love my photosensitive, auto changing lenses, most of the time. Sherry.

Pizza looks awesome. Wish we were there, too! Which battery configuration did you choose? I see you are using the Honda 2000. We carry a 1000 as a backup to solar, but not a huge difference in weight or fuel consumption between the two. I can lift and carry either with one hand. We've thought about upgrading, but the 1000 has done well for nine years, so we've stuck with the original choice. Sherry PS one of these days, don't be surprised if another Oliver joins you for amazing pizza... Your photos are just too tempting. Lol. Hope to meet you both one of these days... Til then, happy travels. S

Good question. Back in the day, we carried the stinky slinky in a giant ziplock in the trunk. ( One of those 15 gallon or whatever size designed for quilt storage...). The ziplock eventually wore a hole, no surprise. Shortly after, we installed the macerator system. That hose is much stiffer plastic, with more reinfrcement, along with the other constant maintenance issues that come with a macerator system.... The diamond plate in the trunk isn't sharp, but a length of heavy shelf liner could give you added peace of mind... Sherry