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Probably important to note that Winnebago and Oliver are not the only customers of Lithionics. They've been installed over a wide range of applications, by a number of distributors. I think Winnebago was, of course, smart, but I'll wait and see what disadvantages, if any, appear. (Especially since winnebago is looking at and developing an erv) . https://www.caranddriver.com/news/a38803078/winnebago-electric-camper-van-photos-info/ I look at the acquisition as a friendly step up for both. And, with an established network, another profit center for both. Winnebago (Iowa) is an old and well respected company, and again, I'm glad to see a symbiotic partnership outside the ginormous Dometic and Lippert networks. I'm in wait and see mode. Lithionics hq is only a short drive from me, in Florida. https://winnebago.gcs-web.com/news-releases/news-release-details/winnebago-industries-acquire-premier-lithium-ion-battery

That wasn't me. It was Patriot's idea.

A very sad, and sobering, reminder to pay attention to weather conditions, and have a plan. Especially camping in tornado season. I remember the first time camping that my husband and I heard tornado sirens in the Midwest. He didn't know what they meant. I said, "grab the dog, keys, your wallet, and we're off to the bath house," a few hundred feet away. I'd scoped it out, earlier, as it was early tornado season. We were fine, but buildings and billboards flattened not far away. We had the "joy" of spending a good while with several dozen strangers and their pets in the small block structure. (I chose a shower stalls, extra stability) I sure wish these folks in the Indiana state park had heard, or heeded, the warnings. As a survivor of several direct tornafo hits, I'm extremely saddened by this loss. My condolences to their family. Please, be careful, and aware. https://www.indystar.com/story/news/local/2023/04/02/indiana-storms-rossville-couple-dead-at-mccormicks-creek-state-park/70072924007/

Winnebago, as I remember, was the first to use Lithionics, so a friendly partnership makes perfect sense. I'd relax on the hand-wringing, at least for now. Aquisitions happen all the time in rv component world. Me? I'm super happy lithionics was acquired by a friendly and supportive, smaller company, vs dometic or lippert.

That's an interesting idea I've not seen before. Not in the fridge, though, right? Just inside the access?

I went to their website for better photos. As you said, more like a pergola. Looks like thin, slender panels that somehow stack up when not deployed. https://xponentpower.com/ Watching the two videos on their site explained a bit. Especially the comparison video of a standard awning, and theirs, in windy conditions. The "pergola " design offers a lot more time to use in somewhat windy conditions.

If it's a small area, you can also try a plastic scraper. A hair dryer can help to soften. Goof off or 3m adhesive remover to get rid of the residue.

Years ago, our friend Chuck talked about his plans to (maybe) make window awnings from solar panels. This company is planning to go bigger, and better. A flexible solar awning that can supply 1200 watts when deployed.... Novel idea. Create shade, and use the sun to create power. Wonder how well it will hold up? https://www.rvnews.com/xponent-power-partners-to-produce-solar-awning/

We found a good deal with good sams, 15 years ago, and have used them ever since. We get credit for layup , once a year, which is nice. Check a few. We got a good deal for our boats, with progressive, this year.

No, i don'tthink so. . Tow rating on the pioneer is 1000 pounds. So, ... What we can do, is tow the Olliel,,and take the utv in the truck bed, as we've done in the past with the Rancher. At least, theoretically.

I remember the big "A" on an Oliver, but can't place it. Roll tide. Crimson tide.

I'd guess about that. Maybe a bit less, as many owners get older, and need to scale back on camping. Hull #12, still on the road, 15+ years later. Oliver has been great on warranty work, and followup, even though we're obviously very long out of warranty (2008).

Glad to hear your night went well. And, that everyone is ok Some homes destroyed south of hohenwald, near Buffalo Rd. As I'm a survivor of multiple tornadoes, I always have weather alerts set up, and look for a shelter nearby as soon as we set up camp, in tornado season.

You'll treasure those memories for the rest of your life, I'm sure. Now, you can make new ones. With a new trailers, in different places. We're here to help. Ask away.

Ok. I know this has zip to do with Olivers, but a number of us do enjoy trail riding. We are looking at a side by side Honda Pioneer 520 vs Honda Pioneer 700, because we can load it into the pickup bed, as we have done with our Honda Rancher many times. The 520 is definitely smaller, with a 50" width, than the 700, which is 59.9 wide. Price difference isn't the deal (even though not a lot), it's the flexibility of being able to take it up the ramps to the truck bed and go. Any of you have experience with the Pioneer 500 or 520? Or, fans of the 700? My husband and I sat in a 500 today (same cab, basically), and thought it would probably be fine. ( We're average sized folks, 5'11 and 5'4). We use the utv a lot for property maintenance on our camping acreage on WNC. The dump bed on the 520 is tiny (say 25" x 35"), but it's still a dump bed, and can carry some tools. We have a bunch of trails that we've made on our mountain property, and the narrower width is kind of appealing. As is the Honda badge, as our over 20 year old Rancher has never given us issues, with regular maintenance. .

@Apreski, you'd be surprised at the number of folks who've bought an Oliver sight unseen. Most have been very happy. The ones who weren't often had zero camping experience. I hope you love your Oliver as much as we do our 2008 little Elite. I'll look forward to your comments.

Have you used it yet? We have. Many times. We use it for port, vent, window, and hatch bedding. It's pretty awesome stuff. Keep it in the fridge til you're ready to use. Lasts a long time, ( maybe forever?) in the garage fridge. We "seal" the outside edges a day after cleanup with a plastic knife and mineral spirits, with a good caulk, to eliminate any uv degradation, and help with dirt collection. Butyl has been around a long time. Modern butyl is modified so it doesn't "ooze" like the old days in heat. Don't skimp. Don't stretch it. It's flexible for curves, so ideal for hatches and vents, etc. It looks old school, because it pretty much is, but also tried and true. Dicor is a trusted brand.

Ditto

If you're in Eastern Tennessee, you're not far from a bunch of folks in WNC. we spend a number of months each year near Asheville.

Glad you found your OLLIE. Welcome from another Floridian (#12). Lots of folks here with answers to your questions. Ask away.

They're getting a new hybrid diesel electric sailing trimaran this year-- curiosity 2. (They're hoping to live on the electric and solar alone, I think.) Love the name. Love the logo. Glad the Irish were enthusiastic to share.

I agree. I've actually never had a door leak, nor heard of one, but if it has happened, I'm sure Jason would have heard about it. Lippert bought Hehr around 2018, i think. They should still support/have parts for a 2016 door.

I like butyl tape, for windows. Good job.

I fill the trailer kettle with initial cold water, and heat it on the cooktopfor dishwashing.

Almost like triple tow.