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My old norcold (2008) had one. All our dometics had one. Check your manual. Most 3ways have a drip tube. My compressor fridge does not have one. It has a drip tray, that needs to be occasionally emptied.

In our 2008, (and in yours) a shower curtain makes the shower area smaller. Just something to think about. And, shower curtains are something else to clean. We designed our home for zero shower curtains, no curbs, no glass doors. The shower actually helps clean the bathroom. Squeegee and microfiber, just like home. We have the traditional toilet. If we had the nature's head, I'd probably drop a yard lawn bag over it, and call it done. Keep the bag . Dry it outside.

I never even look at their prices. I have seen a lot of complaints on airforums, on the base camp. I'm super glad about our 2008 decision. And, we still enjoy our 2008 elite. Hull is great. Frame is great. We just update as we wish. 15 seasons in, best trailer, ever. It's a bit heavy, but so easy to tow. Do I wish we had a queen bed? Sure. I do. I'm looking forward to the redesign , coming soon.

Well, its raining, again, here in wnc. So, naturally, I'm listening to Annie Lennox. I love this song.

I think, from your profile and comments, that you are still under warranty? Open a service ticket. Do you have pets that damage the screen? Our dog doesn't scratch at the screen, or any door. If no pets, pushing on the screens, this should not be an issue.

There are 12v fridges that fit through the door and space. We did our own install, @C&MCurrie. Quite true, the space limitation is between the shower wall and the cutting board ledge, in the 2008 Elite. Hardest part was removing the old Dometic. That had to come out in pieces. The Dometic cooling unit is huge, compared to the tiny danfoss 12v compressor. We gained .5 cubic ft or so of fridge space, and a drawer beneath the fridge. (We also lost freezer space, but that's ok with me.)

@Nicole, coy hadn't been on the forum lately. I'd suggest that you try a pm for more details. His idea was genius, really, I agree.

It's perfectly permissible, and very kind of you. Others have done the same. Please do not post personal details, just a general area,and let people pm you. Then, you can exchange emails, phone numbers, etc. You don't want your address picked up on the www. One of my favorite "campsites" ever was the driveway of Aussie friends we met in the Blue Mountains of NSW, who knew we were taking the ferry to Tasmania in a few weeks. Their home was not far from the Tasmania ferry landing. We brought snacks, beer, and, in the morning coffee. We stopped again on the way out of Tasmania, and brought a few small gifts, had coffee, and moved on to Hobart. We're still in touch several times a year. They are truly treasured friends. We have hoped to host them in our home, but Covid had placed many restrictions on the Aussies, particularly. When my grand nephew was in first grade, they did the "Flat Stanley" thing. We mailed his flat Stanley to Tasmania, and Kevin and Jen took a photo of flat Stanley in Stanley, Tasmania. 😀 It was a big hit with our grand nephew's first grade friends, and Flat Stanley's airfare was quite reasonable, as he fit in an envelope. 😅

Free is great. Do you remember the name of the campground, by any chance? We always stop at Northern Energy in Tok for gas, free cold water rv wash, and they have free water fill, too, if you fill up at the gas station. We always need it after the Yukon. (The 3 bears grocery store near Northern Energy is a good supply stop, too. It's not huge, but usually decent (for Alaska) prices and selections. Mosquitoes have not been much of an issue, except in the Tundra. I took over 30 photos at the arctic circle marker, trying to get one without mosquitoes on our faces. Very purposeful little devils. We had planned to camp there, at the free campsites, and turned around and went back to Fox/Fairbanks, instead.

The road from Silverton to Ouray is called the million dollar highway. It's a bit scary,,but doable. (I'm the big chicken in the group. Height and motion sickness challenged, all of which apply. I made it. Nuff said. Both apply here in spades.) In good weather, it's not a bad drive. And, extremely beautiful.

Well, we haven't seen a rash of comments on this, so my "guess" is a one off issue. For which I am sorry, but, I do believe its an unusual situation. I'd open a service ticket, were it me. Photos would help. Leaks five years in could be difficult to trace. Spike's trailer is a 2017.

I'm with you If and when our old seal dies, we'll replace it with same. In the east, we often can leave our manual awnings out, pitched, and get a nice patio in soft rains and our typically lighter winds. I'm on the "porch " now. Soft rain. No wind. It's pretty sweet.. All our trailers live big,, on the outside.

@spike, I would contact Jason, as rideandfly suggested. I know Oliver didn't use butyl tape ordinarily, over the years.. They used different sealants, including silicon, which is often clear, and doesn't look like much. I'm old school, like your tech,,and I like butyl. Not everyone does, but I do.

Ouray is such a cool little town. (Except for the cottonwood, and the stickers attaching to the dogs' paws. We found hand sanitizer and facial wipes helped to soften them.) As I recall, the ridgeway park cg was closed still, when we were there, so we stayed in town at the 4j+1+1 cg. We had deer on the hill behind us every night. Walkable to a lot of stuff, but still very quiet. (And, a good laundry center in the park.) Are the swings still there at the brewery? First place I was ever served a can of wine. It was surprisingly decent. Not us on the swings... I don't have a photo of that.

The cost to clean our rig, going only to the arctic circle and back, was more like 30 bucks. Still, priceless . The mosquitoes were awful. As was the drive. No kidding.

I'll have to admit, I smoked a few "puros" in Spain, as a college kid. After dinner, pretty much as a challenge. Glad I didn't turn green....though I felt my stomach revolting. The memories are great. Thanks, guys, for the thread and responses .

@Kirk Peterson, I hope we get to share that campfire. And, you and Paul can enjoy those cigars. 😃

My husband enjoys a campfire cigar occasionally. I have no idea what kind. My beloved fil enjoyed them on our sailing trips, back in the day. I just tried to stay upwind. I don't think his choices were very "aromatic." If we ever share a campfire, I'll tell you a long story about a tropical storm, a small airport, innumerable flies, and almost landing on a coral reef that didn't show on the (hand drawn) charts. Plus, hunting down cigars on a very primitive village off the coast of Honduras. And, bread. It's a very long , but funny story. Years after Tommy (my fil) passed, we'd still find little cigar stubs hidden on fence post joints, corners of the garage, etc. Thank you for the memories. He was my pal, and a great guy.

I could see doing a low country boil on a big pot on that burner. My turkey fryer burner has a ton of btu, but I would be hesitant to put a big pot of oil on the ammo box. Its a great idea, and if the burner is easily adjustable, it should work in wind.

You'll deal with frost heaves. You'll deal with construction. Construction zones, with gravel thrown up, are the major hazard for windshield damage, unless you decide to travel the gravel roads like Denali. We've made the trip many times. Great memories. Imo, go early. Late May. Get out early. I totally agree with @Jim and Chris Neuman, just do it, if you can. So much to see!

15th season, and still feel the Ollie is a great purchase. Pros: 15 seasons, still looks new. (We do take care of it, but its outside, 24/7/365. It has everything we need, and nothing more. Life in miniature suits us, as we spend a lot if time outside. No wood. No wood. No wood. So, no rot. No rubber roof to rot. (See above.) You do need to recaulk at openings periodically. Tows like a dream, tracks with the truck tires. Very comfortable in shoulder season camping. (We're not winter campers, so can't speak to that. Teens and 20s is it for us.) Great marine gelcoat, fit and finish, and quality marine components. Oliver support, and the forum community. Cons: It's double hull construction makes it heavy for its size. Not an ultralight. For the most enjoyable tow experience, you'll need a 250, or an andersen hitch with a 150. Unless, you have the shorty like us. Dometic ac is noisy (but you probably know that. Your trailer likely has one, too.) Price. It's not cheap, by any means. But, longevity is there. Do spend some time exploring here. Ask good questions, and you'll get good answers. Good luck with your decision.

$3.49 today at the Costco gas stations in Pooler, GA (Savannah), Columbia and Spartanburg, SC. Nearby sams were similar. Murphy, higher. Yes, I use GasBuddy, and have for years. And, we have both sams and costco memberships. Gas savings pay for the cards, easily. Everything else is a bonus. 😃😃😃

Shoutout to the Ollie Elite 1 traveling southbound on I 95 at mile marker 28, South Carolina a few minutes ago. Blue truck.

Thanks, Steve. That's how we do it.and, many times. But, your explanation will help a new owner of a pre-loved 2008, someday, I'm sure. As you know, our older trailers have no intake in the bumper. I have sent photos of the original manual to a number of second owners of our older elites. No 2008 manual in University.

I agree, @John E Davies. Go for the simplest way. Definitely needs a lot of thought.