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Lots of great Tennessee state parks. We really loved Fall Creek Falls, one of the TN resort parks. When we stayed,,restaurant, golf, bluegrass at the amphitheater. And, of course, the lovely falls. Downside, the sites were smallish, and fairly close together, in our loop. Still, a great spot.

Yeah, I had a senior "brain fart moment." Thanks for the catch, @ScubaRx. Just don't turn on the fridge while seriously off level. It's the burner that causes the crystallization and failure,too far off level and running. We've made that mistake, only once, and it was an expensive error.

It may work. Looking forward to your comments. I just use heavy duty ikea shelf liner, but I have cushions with a mildewproof coating (krypton), not a mattress. I don't see a way for the moisture ( we all emit it, breathing and sweating, etc.) to move through the underlayment. That's the beauty of hypervent, and similar. With that liner, if you start to see moisture in the pockets beneath, I'd tip the mattress or cushions up a bit daily to let it breathe. That's what we do on the boat. No underlayment, just painted plywood, in Florida, but breathable mesh on the bottom of the cushions.

Collinite 885 is the wax we currently use. They also make a liquid, probably easier to use.

We use the same stuff on the inside as the outside. Used to be 3m ultra marine (since discontinued), now Collinite marine paste wax. I don't have the can with me ( We're camping), but I can look up the number for you. Don't use it on the shower floor, unless you use a teak mat, as it will make it too slippery. Everywhere else is good. You could probably use any decent fiberglass boat wax on the inside, as it doesn't get the same abuse as the exterior. The only year we didn't wax the interior, I got some difficult to remove stains on the counter. (Ours are white.) Understand, I'm a wax nerd. We wax our powder coated white aluminum porch railings, too. Helps shed the rain, and seed and leaf stains. I love that you've been on the road since pickup. I hope you're having a wonderful journey. Good on you, and safe travels!

Well, I found it interesting, even if it didn't answer the question. Look how many models Dometic sell in Australia that use inverter technology, and how few (0) they sell in the USA. And, how many can run on small gensets. Someone more versed than I can do the math, 'cause mine is quite possibly incorrect, but wouldn't a 2400 watt gen, at 240, use 10 amps, and at 120, 20? (Just an example?). I'd find it difficult to believe that Truma would re-engineer for the American market to require a larger genset than it needs in Australia, but we'll see. Looking forward to your updates, @bbrault.

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I'd say, the only big leveling issue is if you have a 3 way fridge. Then, leveling is important. At least enough that you feel comfortable on the trailer.

A pickleball court

I'll see if I can find the other thread

No suggestions on the carefree, but we loved that campground, five or six years ago, on one of our Alaska trips. Looks better now. There's a great fish market in town, not far away. Haines packing? Best halibut I ever had. Just off the boat ( we actually came back a few hours later, at the suggestions of the manager, as they needed time to process) with just butter and lemon. Fabulous.

I have an elite, so the experience is different. With either trailer, like @Mike and Carol, I'd never take the tires off the ground, for more than a quick tire change . Imo. For many situations, from what I've seen camping with elite II owners, the Anderson levelers (or similar) are the real deal. We have one axle, so we just use wood blocks on the low side. And extra blocks under the jacks to shorten the "throw." And, maybe you do need the camco jacks, if you're very sensitive to changes. There's a device that can help you get truly level, Bluetooth. I'll see if I can find the thread. It's quite awesome (I've seen it in practice, we don't have it. We don'tneed it, with two of us.) On the sailboat, we get used to being "off level" on a heel. Takes awhile. In a camper, you're usually not inside enough to get used to it. Different circumstances. I carry a small bullet level, but mostly depend on the feel, and a half-filled water bottle on its side. If I'm comfortable, the fridge is comfortable. We often don't bother to put jacks down for one night stays. Never do, at a Walmart, cracker barrel, etc., as it's poor etiquette.

I know from your posts, that you have a newer trailer, but, a little bit of info would help, actually. Is your trailer running on inverter? I "think" the fridge is separate from the inverter.

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Very weird, ad I've seen five or six. Android. I'm also in wnc.

I see all of them?

@ChrisMI, my understanding is the multiplex (which we don't have, boat or trailer) is a hybrid. It figures out what you need for "extra, " and goes from there. I'm not sure many owners could understand, or take advantage of it, but it's a really nice system, from what I have read. I could "possibly " use it on our boat, but our very infrequent connection to shore power would probably render it useless. Probably, ditto the trailer. It is , however, a very interesting concept. Much of the investment depends on your camping/shore power practices, imo. For users, half time shore power, maybe a different story.

I think most people can learn the skills, but I'm certainly not offended. You do have to want to, or be able, learn, @John E Davies. I've thought about this a number of times. I have a number of friends (men and women) who single hand boats and rvs. As for me, I don't think I'd want to. Or,maybe I'd get a van camper. Gift the Ollie and boats to our daughter, if I'm the survivor. But, that's after decades of camping with my husband. I just don't think I could repeat the experience, without him. It wouldn't be the same, for me. Probably different if it were a new adventure. There are just too many memories, after all these years, for me to want to camp the same way, in the same camper, without him. Might be different for him, and I actually hope so. I'm just hoping we have another decade or two together, to enjoy our toys.

Her experience was one of the most sad that I can remember, here. Much was indeed her "responsibility" but most of it was a poor hand dealt to her by life, and her (hopefully) temporary inability to overcome. She ordered an elite, sight unseen, after being unable to order an Airstream. (Several of us recommended against.) In her rush to close out her previous life,with a number of sad events, pretty much leaving her just alone with her and her dog, she couldn't or wouldn't find the time to learn from Oliver University. She was totally inexperienced as an rver, plus a brand new truck.. She was insistent that the rv lifestyle, fulltime, was the solution to her problems. It wasn't. Sadly. She picked up in a bad winter storm time. Did not leave a time cushion to return to Oliver for minor issues. And did not, and didn't learn or test many systems. One of our very kind members who lived close by even went to Davy Crockett for a day and night to help, but I think exhaustion and personal issues kept her from taking full advantage. I think she was just having a very rough time with life, in general. A new life change compounded everything. Most of us are very lucky to have the support of the forum, support from Oliver, our spouses or partners, and family. She had just us, on the forum, (and some of us, via text, and also Oliver factory) and for whatever reason didn't feel able or willing to take full advantage. I'm definitely not being critical . I know how devastated my brother was after his divorce, then losing our dad, my brother's bff. Life is not always what we plan, and we all react differently to letdown, life changes, and adversity. Time heals many pains, but not all. I truly hope she's sorted things out, and that life is better for her, now. I wish her well. In a happier time and place in her life, maybe she could have learned more, and enjoyed more.

I recognize that. It is what it is, and I think we can all still be "virtual" friends. I disagree, on "tacky", as I've said before. You have your opinion, I have mine. My dad would have said, (as he often did) come on in, let's have coffee and cake, and work it out. Unfortunately, here, I can't offer coffee and cake, unless you are within an hour of asheville. 😃 I think we could all lighten up, and look at other camping styles and ideas. Imo. On any forum, all of us must recognize that everyone doesn't share the same lifestyle, camping style, equipment, or opinions. And, we must be prepared for opinions unlike our own. We are all different. Diversity of opinion is good, imo. I've learned lessons from brand new folks. And, from older owners, as well. For example, If you search "truckfridge " you'll find my very measured and honest reviews of managing a dc secop/ danfoss fridge with solar. I really think this is the op's goal. What works. What doesn't.

I think the most active ingredient in wd40 is mineral oil. I'd try that. Let it sit. Out of sun . Don't use any mechanical scrapers, unless plastic, imo. You don't want to damage the panel coatings. And, no residue duct tape is the way to go, as @Rivernerd said, in the future.

I'm sorry you see it as judgmental. I did not. I do understand your point. We've encountered snow in October, freezing weather in July, and crazy hot in September in various places, in our travels. It's good to know your options, and be prepared. I certainly agree with that. Please , take a look at the current threads that are discussing your very questions. I think you'll likely find them helpful.

I suppose that is possible. Our curbside drums register a few degrees higher than steetside. I'm very confused by your big difference. I think? that pur difference is normal, due to road crowning. Idk. I'd open a service ticket, if I were you.

If I were in your situation, (and I'm very sorry. That's not much of a range to work with) I'd spend a little more on a marine 12v dc secop/danfoss small portable fridge. I wouldn't trust thermoelectric, nor fake secop fridge. Too critical. John's idea of adding thermal mass to a small fridge is stellar, imo. I use thermal mass to regulate my truckfridge. Cold sink, vs heat sink.

Sorry, but I don't share that feeling. Sometimes, our comments don't translate as well as face to face conversation. That happens... unfortunately. It's not quite the same as conversing around the campfire, though we try. But, I'm a member of probably 20 other forums, sailing, rvs, home improvements, etc. and this is the most congenial of them all, imo. I see this is your first post. Welcome to the forum, as you just joined up!.