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Awesome, Pete!

For us "old timers" with the mostly indestructible Blue Sky solar gear, there's a new, easier GUI available for our old school systems. More info available if you buy the unit with the shunt. I haven't read any reviews yet, as I just got the email from Sunforge yesterday. I don't think there's any bluetooth remote capability, but it looks like a relatively easy install. https://sunforgellc.com/product/protouch/ Ten per cent off coupon code in the first photo. ProTouch_Manual-Rev-1.0_AP.pdf

Ooh. Stickers? Thanks for the funny.

Ours was over a decade old. I offered it up for parts, and eventually recycled it. Newer unit owners have sold theirs on ebay or Craigslist.

Woah! How the heck did mouse get into Mouse?

I bought similar from a marine store site. I'll see if I can find it, but I did replace one a few years ago. In the bathroom, it really wouldn't be a big deal if it were a slightly different look. I bought a multi-pack. Used some on the sailboat, a few in the trailer (one replacement, one in the new microwave cavity cabinet.)

And, is that now balanced port to starboard with the electric (lighter) fridge? It's all a balance game, as we all know. Personally, I'd be more concerned about 160 lbs up forward, on one side/off center, with 160 pounds of water in the closet. . Nothing balancing the other side, on tongue weight , with an elite I. Maybe not as much of an issue, with your 2's.

There are a myriad of ways to accomplish our goals. I'm a big believer in using what you already own, if you can reasonably make it work. Congratulations on finding yours.

I agree. We have enjoyed most of our post-purchase upgrades for a very long time. The biggest was our solar upgrade, Labor Day week, 2008, to 200 watts solar. What a game changer, for boondocking! It's great that we can continue to upgrade, isn't it? (We now have 400+ watts solar, fixed.) 16 seasons in, we never really feel left behind, unless we want to be.

Any batteries, I'd try to balance it. First off,,those 5 gallon containers in the TV. Not possible in the tv? 2 in the closet, two in the shower, all strapped in somehow, or wedged. In our little Elite 1, I'd hate the extra 160 pounds forward adding to tongue weight. Hence, our full water containers ride in the truck.

That's how we feel, often, on upgrades. Covering all the holiday bases, as it can be so expensive. Sorry I tagged onto a Christmas thread. My apologies.

I'm kind of loving my 2008 puck switched lights, not "touch lights."

That weight goes in our truck bed. Like @Katjo the closet is reserved for shoes.. (and jackets) We're always mindful of too much weight in the closet, or shower floor. And, want to keep it balanced.

My dad always said, "the worst they can say is, 'no'. Be polite,ask, see what happens." Happy for you!

Well, it's temporarily back to the weak little black and decker. The Dyson died after just less than 4 years. (And, I'd had to replace the batteries once. Yes, I cleaned and replaced filters on a regular basis.) I did used the Dyson almost every day for 4 years, but I expected more life from an expensive gadget. I got a shark for home, but it's too big and heavy to carry in the trailer. I'll be looking for a new, smaller lightweight something else for the Ollie.

This thread shows a number of installs:

The filters on our houghton are washable.

Not I, said the little red hen... 😅

So, @ScubaRx, what panels did you put on the oliver?

I'm sad that you don't like your awning. That said, I love mine. I also wish there were an option for Elite I, especially, for a manual awning, like ours.

This is what we have known, and loved, about the entire Oliver family. It's exceptional, on today's world. Sure, they've had growing pains, from time to time. Even during the downturn, someone helped. A true family culture.

That tub partnership kept a lot of great people employed during the downturn and trailer hiatus. Great news on the continued successes.

Loved our maxxis. If we could have found maxxis st replacements a few years back, they'd be on our trailer now. I've also read super reviews of goodyear endurance. (Looking for tires for the flatbed trailer, now.) We have run st tires all 15 (now going in 16) seasons, and have been very happy.

Probably easier to sleep, too.

Have a wonderful time. Glad to see you back put there. We'll look forward to photos. Ps, in all likelihood, that vent may have been bedded with butyl tape, then caulked to resisst uv/stay cleaner. That's how we installed our new one.