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I'll take a stab at Mike's question: This section of I-10 in western NM is a "mandatory lights ON" stretch of the interstate during all conditions, especially with known dusty conditions in this area. So, in low-viz dusty conditions those vehicles with lights ON are the ones presumably driving in one of the lanes and not pulled over. If one would pull over leaving lights ON, an approaching driver (remember "low-viz") may assume the pulled-over vehicle is moving forward in one of the lanes. With rate of closure difficult to assess in these conditions - it could lead to a rear-ender. NM does not allow vehicles to activate flashers when the vehicle is motion, no good really comes out of driving with flashers on - we see this happen here all the time. But this is not the case in other states where emergency flashers are allowed for moving vehicles. It may be a stretch, but can't really figure any other logical reason for the state requirement to turn "OFF" all lights when pulled over in these low-viz driving conditions.

@Townesw: Outstanding visuals of a few of the key plumbing fixtures for the head - I'm breaking out my label-maker right now... Thanks for the effort for posting that info - very helpful!

Been there, done that, fully experienced the "mini-'Ol Faithful" right in the head (both of them)!

This was a game-changer for us when we were sliding our 8.5-foot wide SOB into our 10-foot wide opening. After mounting the front hitch on the RAM the neighbors never heard the "backing up" screaming instructions, "I said the other left, you dip-sh**!" anymore!!! However, with the 7-foot wide OTT, backing-in is a breeze now... NICE!

Concur 100%

Same here. We're not bothered by the slight movement - and like @SeaDawg, we're a long time sailing family and actually don't notice movement inside the Casablanca much at all. If it was rock'n inside - I'm sure it was self-induced....

Hey, congrats! You'll be able to keep it that way and focus on more "fun stuff" to modify and clean-up! HA!

Not qualifying for your reply criteria here, but I'm bored and want to chime in anyway... We ran Michelin Defenders on our 2015 RAM 3500 after we wore out factory Firestones (pathetic tires) at less than 30K miles. We were pleased with the 18" Defenders on the RAM and went through 3 sets before selling it in 2022. Actually went to 20" wheels when we bought the last set of sneakers for the RAM and liked the "ride" better with the 20"ers. FYI: still running Defenders on our 20"ers on the Tundra. Seems like there's a wider tire selection range for the 18" and 20" rims, if that makes a difference for you. Tire "type" (road, M&S, off-road, etc.) selection is clearly a function of driving style and owner's needs.

We've had a couple random and "not-so" random Oliver sighting this year - and we don't know why, but we get all excited whenever it happens... We actually had a silver (same as our's) Tundra/Oliver rig pass us northbound on I-25 in CO a couple months ago - I woke up D and said, "Hey, Baby, that's what we look like rolling down the interstate!". She laughed and went back to sleep. Never really had that feeling in the AS community - know what I mean? Cheers and "Ravel-On!", y'all

How cool is that, right?

The interpretive Ranger-led presentation is well worth the time before you take the loop. Enjoy!

Ah! No worries, TKX!

Ah, understood! Totally get the rig set-up @Patriot! Concur, 100%, the light bracket should be fine living on the flagpole sleeve. We'll get one! Thanks for the post, Amigo!

Just received a call-back from Guntersville Lake State Park office... We've reserved Site A-6. Planning to arrive 14MAY and departing 20MAY. We're stoked that we got at site, there's still 4 site available for that timeframe, FYI. The staff there are absolutely fantastic and accommodating - very helpful. Looking forward to viewing a sea of Olivers at the rally! Cheers! A & D

Will do, Bill! Just tried it again - goes straight to v-mail. I'll stay on it today...

Hey, @Steve Morris: please keep us posted on how that plate light option offered by 1UP works out; we're thinking about doing the same because the rack pretty much lives on the back of "Casablanca." Thanks!

Very cool set-up. Nice build-job! FYI: We just got back from a Pensacola dive trip last week - planned to hit the USS Oriskany about 22 miles south of Pcola at 180+ feet. But hurricane Idalia had other plans for us. We'll give it another shot next time.

Great idea. I'm thinking the solar light/module can live on the actual pole and not on the sleeve mount, right?

Yeah, I just called their office a few minutes ago and left a detailed voice message... I look forward to hearing back from them. We're looking forward to the possibility of joining everyone at the rally next year! Should be a blast... Cheers, Amigo!

Will do, thanks, Bill!

Hey @Patriot; FYI: Our schedule opened up for the 2024 rally timeframe... Do you know of any open sites or cancellations?

Nice and quiet! You could actually hear your voice very well over the db's of the unit - impressive! Thanks for sharing this video...

Thanks, Bill. It's passed all of the operational checks, so far so good - very happy with the performance of the new configuration. Played around with it a bit earlier today and remounted the (+) terminal bar and applied shrink wrap to the copper buss bar. Final Config: ...and newly installed location of the Renogy portable solar module input: Cheers!

Sweet looking utility trailer - very functional and capable...

That is a correct guess. The PO of our rig "sloppily" ran a 4-pin circuit underneath the OTT from the hitch to the bumper for bike rack lights - effective, but not a sanitary modification and we removed it. FYI: You can access the OTT 7-pin harness from inside the "garage" after removing the floor - easy to do. If you don't mind installing a "Clam" fitting or an Anderson connection - you can run your wiring through the hulls. We did this on our's to install additional LED lighting under our 1UP bike rack. You can find that post by clicking: LED Light Bar on Bumper... It follows @john e Davies instructions noted in Steve's post below. Good luck, amigo.