MAX Burner
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4 hours ago, topgun2 said:
Weird - I see the pic.
We can see the pic of the Red Truck - the one above it is blank...???
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safe ride home!
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13 hours ago, SeaDawg said:
This is not, imo, an amateur project.
Definitely a "non-trivial" installation to get everything just right. E.g., correct cabling, safe/effective mounting, adequate ventilation (3kw inverters generate HEAT), etc. It's more than, "how to wire an inverter", IMO.
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14 hours ago, SeaDawg said:
Take care of your stuff. It takes care of you.
Absolutely, right on @SeaDawg!
We've still got a few years left of doing our own "Wax-On/Wax-Off" drill before we hire someone else to do it for us... We believe it's got to be done in either case to avoid the oxidation/chalking of the gelcoat - one way or another, we'll get 'er done!
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Awesome post @Katjo - I'm particularly impressed with the side doors and the expanded metal floor inside the doghouse.... Great additional storage for lighter/non-bulky items, brilliant!
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Rocky Point, MEX last weekend...
Magnus' first ever salty experience - he loved it!
He really liked running the beach down there...
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1 hour ago, topgun2 said:
but - the guy looking back at me in the mirror doesn't?
...the guy looking back at me in my mirror is a spit'n image of what I remember my dad looked like - scary! He definitely needs "detailing!" 🤪
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10 hours ago, Tim Willingham said:
I am also scared to death to drill into the fiberglass.
We used a standard metal cutting drill bit, measured (3 or 4 times) and predrilled holes in box, positioned it exactly in place, "Sharpie-marked" through the predrilled holes to the fiberglass pre-fixed with 3M Blue Painters tape. Spring-punched the marks, pre-drilled through fiberglass on a rather slow speed and light pressure on the drill motor, then drilled through the aluminum frame. Final-drilled all holes - filled holes with clear silicon caulk; mounted box and applied a final bead of clear caulk around all edges. It feels like a very solid fit...FYI.
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We've been using Harvest Host for years - but the annual fees are a drag. We used H2 on our return leg from a recent trip to Mexico last weekend - an awesome Vinyard in Wilcox, AZ: "Pillsbury Vinyards". Literally camped with the vines! HA! @SeaDawg: We'll be giving this new app a shot also - thanks for the great post information!
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On 5/15/2023 at 7:16 AM, rideandfly said:
Still get the comment "Is this a brand new camper"! 🙂
Great post! That's amazing - we get the comments from folks as well! 😎
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@Mark Meadows: Thanks, Mark - no worries! We made it back as scheduled after having a great time at Rocky Point. The Playa Bonita RV Park was probably 80-90% full capacity and we were lucky to have been assigned the last "on the beach" site. The 64 mile run from the border town of Sonoyta to Rocky Point was on very good roads and our "caravan" made it easily without hassle. We made reservations for next year before leaving.
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Just about finished installing the cargo box we ordered from Amazon.
FYI: Used 6 each, 1 1/4" self-tapping screws with lock washers over a 1/8" x 2" x 18" aluminum band across the back (port/stbd) to distribute the load. Used a shorter 8" piece (fore/aft) in the center. A single screw with a fender washer was used for the forward-most position over the A-frame where a spacer was used under the box.
We're using the box to secure items such as OTT 30A Furrion power cord & adapters, surge protector, fresh water hose/filter, plastic "Leggo" blocks, wheel chocks, torque wrench, Magnus' cable lanyard, and there's room left over.
Thanks to @John E Davies, @ScubaRx, @Ollie-Haus and others for their suggestions and recommendations... We also think this idea will be a game changer for better access to items needed for set-up. Beats the "deep knee squat - bending over drill" to pull boxes out of the rear storage compartment! HA!
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Maybe a OTT "Spine of the Rockies - Hot Springs Tour"... any interest?
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How cool would it be to have a shot of 4 or 5 Ollies parked along the bulkhead sidewalk at Rocky Point...?
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11 minutes ago, Katjo said:
We need Oliver caravan trips.😜
100% Concur, definitely need OTT Caravans! Let's make 'em happen.... Funny story: We were passing through Durango, CO a few weeks ago. Stop/go traffic, etc., at one of the stops a dude next to us is yelling, "what kind of rig is that?". We give them the 25 second answer to his question - he and his lady respond with: "We want one!".... Can you imagine an Oliver caravan through some of these towns? It would be impressive, IMO...
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On 10/7/2021 at 6:55 AM, Mike and Carol said:
Certainly the sets I bought are "Made in China" but to get me back on the road until I get home - I don't care.
We carry the same - pre-grease packed in ziplock bags, ready to install on the side of the road....
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Making the border crossing....
Entrance to the Playa Bonita RV Park - roughly $35/nite...
Magnus' intro to the salty water of the Sea of Cortez...
Casablanca at the beach - tide goes WAY out in the AM...
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40 minutes ago, SeaDawg said:
I'm glad you are in a caravan. Do you have a guide?
We've had this trip on our radar screen for years.... Finally, we're able to align the planets to make it happen - we're traveling with friends from our old Airstream club (4 Corners Unit) who've been doing this trek annually since 2003. They've got it down - it's actually an easy transition from Lukeville, AZ (border crossing)/Sonoyta, Sonora Mex. The only documents asked for by the Mexican side was our TV and OTT registrations - they took a peek inside Casablanca and "one and done."
No guide needed...
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SITREP 18MAY:
Departed Wednesday AM with 6 Airstreams, an RPod, and our OTT for Playa Bonita RV Park at Rocky Point, Puerto Penasco. FYI, our only issue with Casablanca was a faulty Suburban SW6DE water heater DC-side thermostat. Replaced the Tstat in short order - all good, so momma got her "Hollywood Shower" this morning (and I'm back in "hero" status).
Best wishes to all those at the Ollie Rally this week! We would have been there had we not already planned this trip...
Cheers!
A & D (Magnus, too - WOOF!!!)
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Well... This thread may not get much mileage because it's happening during the Ollie Rally in Alabama. But here's an initial SITREP for all y'all that will capture our Sea of Cortez beach adventure over the next week or so...
We're in Ajo, AZ ATM and about ready to launch on the 100+ mile trip to the beach later this morning... More to follow!
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On 5/12/2022 at 8:46 PM, ScubaRx said:
So now I know why when people go deer hunting they bring a rifle with a scope.
...and a handgun, to make their way to the scoped long-gun should they become separated.
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Couldn't beat the price point and description of this one... Just ordered:
16 hours ago, Mike and Carol said:I got it on Amazon, there were several to choose from. It was a little over $100 then.
For us... a game changer. Thanks for the link!
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Well, let's see... I suppose ours would be this 48-foot Leopard Cat made in South Africa (including the stow-away). Twin 250 Yanmars, AC, air compressor (fills scuba tanks), fully integrated cockpit, power winches, 4 staterooms, 2 full heads, massive galley... Custom davit with 14-foot RHIB for tooling around to the beach. Bare-boated this baby out of Tortola, BVI in '18 for a week - absolutely fine a sailing getaway.
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2023 Oliver Rally Pictures
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Sure looks like everyone had a real blast at the rally - we hope to join y'all next year, for sure... 😎