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Once again, we had a problem with our Norcold refrigerator giving us an "n" code. This has happened to us once before, but we were under warranty at the time. Since it's a holiday, there is no one open to look at the problem, and I have a refrigerator full of food for this afternoon's cookout. The problem with many of the fault codes listed in the back of our thin manuals that come with the camper is this: if you reset the refrigerator by turning it off and on, and the code reappears, the board locks out all power sources. Even if there is a problem only with the gas operation, the board locks out all power sources (gas, a/c, and d/c) until the board is reset. Resourceful Paul found the manual online, via a forum post on another forum, and it appears that we have solved the immediate problem, at least for now, and are running on a/c power to the fridge. The "n" code can mean a number of things, including inadequate circulation of air to the fins and thermister that hangs off the fins. (This may have been our problem, as the top shelf was packed full.) Other causes are listed in the manual. Here's a link to the manual, which you may want to print off and add to your book. http://bryantrv.com/docs2/docs/n5051.pdf The manual describes two ways to reset the board. One is very involved, removing lots of wires and using a jumper. Not the way an average person would like to attempt, as a wrong move could "fry" the board. The second method restarts modern boards through a series of steps on the control panel. That's what Paul used, so we could try the refrigerator on A/C mode. Directions are on page 56, Screen 6, Erase Fault Data History. This fault can be caused by a number of things, including wasps' nests, dirty burner, etc. All of these will need to be checked on ours, however, at least for now we're running on A/C power and the food (and beer!) will stay cold. Other links to read: http://www.justanswer.com/rv-motorhome/40nbc-hi-norcold-n412-3-lance-camper-locked.html http://bryantrv.com/docs2/docs/reset.pdf http://bryantrv.com/docs2/docs/newreset.pdf We thank the repair man who posted these links, as it's saving our cookout today. Hope it helps one of you someday. I removed the stuff blocking the fins before Paul did the reset, and he checked for wasps' nests, etc, before he did the reset. Working ok for now. Sherry

Geri (Earthdancer) sent me this link. The photos are beautiful. Places to dream about.... http://travel.yahoo.com/ideas/top-10-all-american-road-trips.html?page=1

This morning's Tampa Bay Times carried this article: http://www.tampabay.com/incoming/in-july-internet-may-go-dark-for-hackers-hundreds-of-thousands-of-victims/1226184 Although the people in charge of creating the bogus servers have been arrested, hundreds of thousands of computers remain affected and could go dark in July. The article explains how to check your computers. Sherry

Welcome to the forum, Redrover! Sherry

Well, my guess is accurate. The two-hour wait for a table has become a ten minute wait. If you haven't been here this winter, it's a great time to visit Florida. Nights are cool, days are warm, and the highways are less crowded, outside rush hour, of course... Sher

For all of our Oliver friends who like to camp, I think there should be plenty of spaces in Florida for awhile. We drove up I-95 Monday in an Easter Parade of motorhomes, fifth-wheels and travel trailers with out-of-state, and Canadian plates. First prize for most (and largest) floats in the parade goes to Quebec. 2nd prize to New York, with runner up Ontario. From there, the population spanned out everywhere from New Jersey to California, with one lonely Alaska plate in the segment we drove. In the entire trip, we saw one lonely Casita among the sunblockers. I'm guessing that now we're back home in Florida, traffic will be a little lighter without our winter guests.... and some camping spaces should be available for awhile. Our weather is beautiful, but then again, it's an early spring around most of the country Sherry

Great to talk to you a few days ago. Hope to see you ... and the "hillbilly camp stove"... very soon. Sherry

Welcome to the forum, Wayne, and happy travels with your Oliver! We'll look forward to your posts, and to meeting you and Gayle someday! Sherry

Hello, Just a followup here. There's a new owner in Texas who's been trying to join the board. This post should bump the instructions to the top. Have a great day, folks! Sherry

Dang, Tom, I never saw that stove last time, I swear. I hope we didn't run it over backing in.... Stove or not, our campsite there is one of the very best. And the hosts, well, not enough stars in the rating system. See you someday soon, we hope. Sherry

Someone emailed my friend a youtube of a Finnish log stove--an ingenious but old-time way of making a cooking stove out of a log. Perfect for Paul, as he always has his chain saw ready! (Although most parks will not allow you to use the chainsaw on site... ) http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=FHCP71r4BUA&feature=related There are a number of videos under different names: Swedish log stove, Norwegian candle, etc. Have fun. I'll let you know how it works for us this summer. Sherry

Well, looks like we're almost to the new Jugfest---2012 What are the new plans? Hope you and Betty are doing well! Sherry

Ethanol gas has caused problems with our outboard small-boat engine, and lawn tools. Newer generations will probably accommodate for ethanol, but our garage is full of items that don't like ethanol. We use non ethanol gas in our generator also. Here's a link to a website listing for non-ethanol gas stations: http://pure-gas.org/ Sherry

We bought the inexpensive Home model, chrome, as it matches our faucet. Sherry

Years ago, I installed a water-saver aerator replacement on the kitchen faucet in our Oliver. Instead of having to turn the faucet on and off by hand, I touch the little plastic dowel that extends from the aerator, and the water runs only as long as I hold the device in place. I'm sure it has saved us hundreds of gallons of wasted water over the years. At the Tampa RV Supershow, we chatted with the manufacturer's rep in his booth, and picked up a three pack of the devices for $20.00. Here's a link to their website: http://instant-off.com/index.htm Installation is about two minutes, and requires no tools or special skills. I'm thinking about putting them on the home bathroom faucets, too. It's made in the United States, actually, right here in Florida. Packaging is eco-friendly, as well: no wasteful bubble pack, just a reusable plastic ziploc bag, and a recyclable card with installation instructions, a photo, and the manufacturer information. Sherry watersaver2.JPG

It's almost time for the 2012 RV Supershow in Tampa. Is anybody going to be around for it besides us? We've dry-camped in the parking lot several years, and enjoyed the show. Had a great time two years ago when Pete joined us for camping, as well as a Scamp from out west... If you're going to be in the area, here's a link: https://www.frvta.org/ Sherry

No one says it (or sings it) better than Sissel: <a href=" http://www.youtube.com/watch_popup?v=x9 ... arge#t=160 "> http://www.youtube.com/watch_popup?v=x9 ... arge#t=160 A cousin sent me this youtube link. I hope you enjoy it, and I hope you all enjoy your new year unfolding! Sherry

Well, it's the time of year for new resolutions, and celebrations with old friends. We wish all our friends on the board a very happy and prosperous 2012, and especially, great camping! We hope to see more of all of you in 2012. New Year's resolution: More camping! Sherry

We hope you will make the trip if the weather remains so nice. It's actually been an unusually warm December. Who knows what that means for January??? But, if you do come down, I can show you the bridges I have for sale. I've completely sold out of swampland.... Sherry

You know, Florida is a major destination for campers from all the northern states, and Canada.... I'll admit, the last few winters have been horrible here... cold, windy, and generally, not so much fun. 40-50 here, in a trailer, is not so much more fun than 10 at home in a comfy house with a real home furnace... I know. (Or, even less fun, without room to spread out, and plus the noise of the trailer furnace fan, which is maddening to me, in the trailer.) This year looks like it might just be different. It's still 80+ degrees in the afternoon... If it lasts, will any of you be down our way? We'd love to see you! And, the strawberries will be in season soon near us.... Sherry

We got the cutest little Christmas gift from our neighbors tonite. A little plastic birdhouse, with a solar panel on top that lights up the interior lights, shaped like (roughly) and Oliver. I love our neighborhood, and I love the season. We've missed seeing most of you this year. With all that happened, in our lives, we saw a few of our Oliver friends (and treasured those visits), but didn't get to see most of you .Next year! Merry Christmas, and a very happy and healthy 2012 to all of our friends. Sherry PS I know it's snowing (major fashion) in New Mexico. Perhaps some of you will have a white Christmas. Our high today on the patio was around 83. Right now, in the mid seventies. Not very Christmasy. You just have to carry the spirit in your heart if you live in Florida....

I love the holidays. We decorate, we anticipate, and (sadly) the season is over, all too soon. Tomorrow, a high school friend arrives for a visit. I hope, in the next few months, to see a number of friends and family. Are you home, or on the road, for the holidays? Sherry

We're home for the holiday season (with perhaps a sojourn here or there) as usual... Last night's neighborhood pumpkin carving gathering on the back porch was a huge success. 20 or so people, a dozen pumpkins, beautifully carved. I'm probably (a little) prejudiced, but our daughter's Betty Boop pumpkin stole the show... Wishing all of you a safe and happy Halloween! Sherry

We'd definitely go back to Greenbelt, and probably will in 2013 for the next Decathlon, if not before. The setting is quite amazing for being 12 miles out of DC center, and a mile or two from the Metro, shorter drive to restaurants and shopping. As with most national parks, facilities were a bit weary, and limited. One shower per sex for 50-60 camping spots is a bit shabby, especially in a park with zero hookups. Not to mention, a bit on the long-in-the-tooth side for decor. However, the bathhouses were pretty clean, and in late September, not very busy, even though most of our neighbors were tent-campers. Sherry

About six months after purchasing our trailer, we had an extra vent installed above the closet. It seems a one-way-in, one-way-out vent is not the best. Though I've never had problems with mildew, I have noted a musty smell in the closet after a few months of inactivity. Sometimes less. Depends on the weather---humidity, etc. Last time we left the trailer inactive for about a month, with the closet fully stocked, I propped the closet door open. Much better. I'm also thinking that hanging space is kind of a waste of time. True, twice we've taken our trailer to formal occasions (weddings), but with the short, small closet, suits and their big hangers don't fit anyway, and wrinkles would be all over the bottom third. Paul made a hanger out of zip ties off the pole, which worked well at night, and I laid the clothes out on the bed during travel days. Do any of you have the multi-shelf configuration in the closet? How do you like it? Do you get any air circulation? Curious. Sherry