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A mess. Glad you found the source. Sorry it happened to you. Sherry

Mmm. I'm so leery about making any changes to the propane compartment. Especially to walls and floor. Been through one tiny stove flareup on the boat . Twenty years ago ... Easily contained with the first of two LP switches​. Yes, I'm probably more paranoid, because if we have to ditch from the boat, it's into deep water, and a raft. But, from a fire standpoint, all the same. Scary. If it were me, I would leave it alone, as we have for nine successful years. When my 40 year old P E Luke on the boat finally gives up the ghost, I will add a diesel stove. It's the only propane user onboard. I love the old stove, and Paul checks it and the piping and pressure regularly, but I'd be ok without propane at sea. Sherry

The upcoming Oliver rally is in Hohenwald in a little over a month. That would present an opportunity to see Oliver trailers of both sizes, new and older, and meet the owners. Then, a factory tour and you have a lot of info on Oliver in one weekend. Hohenwald is a great little town, with friendly folks and good little restaurants. The museum downtown is interesting, too. I recommend the b& b rooms at fall hollow as a place to spend the night, though there's a small motel in town as well. Sherry

Funny, ion my phone, actually the activity wall comes up quickly. Everything else, not so much.... Sherry

On our boat, we have vented tanks, plus two switches to the solenoid to operate the tanks. Granted, easier to deal with a small leak in a trailer than 75 miles offshore, but pause for thought....

So true. Propane is heavier than air and tank areas must have venting. I'm sure no one here is constructing a solid floor in the propane tank locker. That would be a prescription for disaster. Sherry

I will say this for Oliver. Even in the days when they suspended trailer manufacturing, they still were responsive to any and all issues existing owners had. While trying to keep a young, multifaceted company afloat. Still get great service when I contact the factory, even though most of the new folks don't know me from Adam. The forum has been a great place to explore and exchange ideas, since our friend Larry started it over nine years ago. Oliver has always paid the bills, and sponsored our sandbox, but has rarely monitored or interacted. And, that's really ok with me.... It's our owners' forum. I do miss the old, faster forum format. I so hope the new one gets back to the old speed. I have to admit, it's frustrating at times. Sherry

We committed again tonight for another trip to Alaska. Not in the Oliver. Delivering a new RV for a friend to Anchorage for rental. We've done this trip several times now, and can't wait to do it again. Last year was pretty much fair weather, other than several days of rain in the Olympic peninsula. Hoping for similar weather this year... Sherry

I emailed Matt on this same topic yesterday. They are aware, and working on it. I suspect it's frustrating them, too. Sorry for the hassles. I am still having to post on mobile data. The board doesn't like my high speed FiOS connection, apparently. Sherry

Years ago, one of the early 17 owners moved jack switches inside. Paul keifer, I think? He and his wife pioneered a lot of small, but really nice changes. Sherry

We've used the very heavy, but inexpensive, rubber chocks from harbor freight for years. http://m.harborfreight.com/solid-rubber-wheel-chock-96479.html?utm_referrer=direct%2Fnot%20provided

Ours sits in the country for six months each year. We cover the vents with screen mesh. Remove it each time we return. No issue so far. Six years, and some...

My stove knobs are nine years old, and fine. Clear coat if you feel like it... Can't hurt. Temper my remarks with the fact that I still love my 40 year old P E Luke gimballed range on our boat. Sure would love to have an oven ... Not the microwave... In the Oliver. Sherry

Yup, if I try to post from WiFi FiOS 50/50, I get a blank. I have to switch to mobile data, 3 to 4 g, to post. Block out WiFi. Is my upload speed too fast to work? I'm going into the forum on chrom Sherry

Welcome to the every day is Saturday club. Use it well is just puffing in the wind advice for you two. So happy for you. Keep track of your mileage. Pretty sure you are setting a record on longest maiden voyage without touching home base. Happy camping, safe travels, and (continue to) have a great time. Sherry

Thanks for the memory, Larry. Those early cell phone vids introduced us to Oliver. The rest is history. So glad you took the time to make them. Our best to Betty. Sherry

Matt, I still have to turn off WiFi and use data to post. Thanks works ok. Sherry

Have you tried applying some dielectric grease to the ball? We found that helpful. A little packet at AutoZone was a dollar or two. Sherry

The nature's head we saw at the boat show didn't come with anything. The couple demonstrating it recommended coconut coir bricks from Home Depot. They expand about 10 times in volume, they said.. Special order, but free pickup in about a week.

The nature's head we saw at the boat show didn't come with anything. The couple demonstrating it recommended coconut coir bricks from Home Depot. They expand about 10 times in volume, they said.. Special order, but free pickup in about a week. Sherry

Hey, Larry. Thanks for the trip down memory lane. Your early Motorola vids introduced us to Oliver, and we're so happy you took the time back then to put them on the net. Best to you and Betty. Sherry and Paul

What a wonderful story. And you and your wife are so hospitable. Thanks for the share. You made my day. Sherry

The difference for us was that GS would tow both the tow vehicle and the trailer. I need to review the policy. In our region, in 2008, AAA would only tow one. It varies around the country.

The Alaska marine highway website isn't very user friendly. I recommend calling. All the agents are really nice, and quite informative.

I'll definitely second the suggestion to "just go!" Our Alaska trips have been amazing adventures. Weather is not predictable, but we like late may and June. It's colder, but less crowded. And fewer giant mosquitos and flies. The ferries can become expensive with a truck and trailer. That said, it's a beautiful perspective you will never get from the shore. Book early northbound. Southbound in midsummer is cheaper. Everyone is going north. If you are traveling with pets, not service animals, ferries can be a little scary for you and your pet. They have to stay in the trailer in the noisy car deck. You can visit for a half hour or so every four to six hours, and walk them outside at most port calls. Still, it's not easy for either of you. I wouldn't recommend a ride straight through from Whittier to Prince Rupert with a pet. I'd want to break it up. The short inside passage from the north end of Vancouver island to Prince Rupert is not as tough, easy sailing, and amazingly beautiful. And, camping in Vancouver island is beautiful, too.