Mike and Carol
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1 hour ago, Mountainman198 said:
I guess at this point it is tow forward and observe. Stay tuned.
I’ll get mine installed in 2 weeks then off to East Tennessee for a week or so before the rally. I’ll also tow forward and observe.
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2 hours ago, rich.dev said:
Nice, if I missed it, how much is Oliver charging you for the install?
I haven’t asked for a break out for the different replacements/installs.
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11 hours ago, MAX Burner said:
But... 3-hours? I'd give is a bit more time than the, we're not young pups anymore like the CGI guys! But we could certainly get 'er done!
The CGI team (4 young guys) worked on our trailer for about 10 hours. Power washer, multiple buffers, a lot of hand polishing and no beer drinking!!
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9 hours ago, Jason Foster said:
However, a tree falling on the trailer will take care of all of our worries.
True, but our Oliver’s could surely withstand more “tree” impact than a sticks and staples!
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8 hours ago, ScubaRx said:
Teaser Alert, I’ve got some new info about the Alcan Springs.
My ALCAN springs arrive tomorrow. Oliver service will install them when I have them do the shocks, bearings and brakes in two weeks. New information is always good.
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4 minutes ago, Donna and Scott said:
this Pavilion is near sights 83 to 91. These sites were available when I last checked. Remember to let me know your site number, hull number, and who is attending. I have posted updates on Facebook as well.
Are you checking on the parks web site or calling direct? They do not show ability to reserve sites more than 5 months out. Mike
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6 minutes ago, topgun2 said:
Nope! 🤠
Nope, nope.
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We’ve used TST and metal stems for the last 7/8 years or so and a lot of miles, no issues. Mike
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An option would be to open a ticket with Oliver service, they should know exactly what was installed on Hull 832 and then ship you what you need. Mike
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I just finished my Colorado reservations for July last week! We’ll be over by Ridgway those dates. 🙁
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Rambin’ man….
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15 hours ago, Patriot said:
We also avoid camping in flood zones or low areas which are usually near small creeks and mountain streams.
At the rally ask me about our flood experience and the 2am evacuation!
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Here’s an interesting article on what to do in a lightning storm. They say metal RV’s are safer than all fiberglass RV’s. They also give some other advice. I’d be interested in what the consensus is on what everyone does during storms. Mike
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1 hour ago, johnwen said:
Well, now that a second blind broke a string, I had better get busy with a new plan (Stan) 🙂
John, as Bill has shown, it can be done. I had two blinds on the kitchen counter for several days as I did the re-stringing thing a couple years ago. One came out fine, the other one I had too tight which made it difficult to raise the lower shade. Had to loosen up the strings a bit, now it’s fine. Just plan some time and be patient! Mike
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4 hours ago, mountainoliver said:
I had to look the other way and bite down on a broken arrow when the first hole was drilled into my new camper but have since gotten over that trauma.
It’s a rite of passage for a lot of owners!
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Our storage is under cover, so the only time we’re exposed to the sun is while camping. When CGI did our trailer they noted that it was not oxidized very much for a 7 year old (at the time) trailer. Covering definitely helps. Mike
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1 hour ago, Half Fast Hugo said:
John, are you able to remove yours easily? Now that I have the trailer out of winter storage, I'm debating doing something like you did or whether or not to use the existing receivers in case I'm not bringing our bikes and want to slide it off. It also looks like the receivers would be really tight fit for the 2" square tubing if I didn't haven some milled off each side. Looking at the dimensions of mine, it doesn't look like just rounding the corners will do it. Thanks!
John sold his trailer and is not on the forum very often. Your best bet is to send him a PM with your question. Mike
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9 minutes ago, mossemi said:
I like to keep the grey tank closed so when I am ready to dump the black tank, I can use the grey water to flush the hose. I like to have about 75% grey when I dump black.
Same here. We keep it closed until dump time. Mike
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5 hours ago, Geronimo John said:
Trainman: Good idea on blowing out the assembly for plastic shards removal. Also, please update both your signature line and profile to include you hull number. Thanks.
Trainman sold his trailer and hasn’t been active on the forum in a while.
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Mine are 3” wide and 9/16” diameter. Mike
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I get the daily RVgeeks newsletter email and this morning had an article on Oliver trailers. It looks pretty well researched.
Mike
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It was cloudy here, but full eclipse peaked through a few times for 15 or 20 seconds. The darkness was weird. Mike
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We’re not camping but are only about 45 minutes from where most Oliver campers are and we live in the path of the eclipse. Unfortunately, it’s pretty cloudy. I can’t even see an outline of the sun through the clouds. Hope it clears up some in the next hour, otherwise there will be disappointment in Texas Hill Country!! Mie
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I ordered a set of springs this morning. I was the second order they had this morning. Lou said they’ve had 4 to 5 orders a week for a while. They now have an Oliver Kit that includes springs, U bolts, shackles and wet bolts. Mike
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Ollie Shack
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Posted · Edited by Mike and Carol
Something I dream about!