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    Batteries not charging

    in General Discussion

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    Some historical perspective might be useful in the discussion of standardization of the early trailers.  Those of us who ordered our trailers in 2015 recall that a small number of trailers were being made by a small group of workers.  The production of trailers had just started back up after being shut down for a number of years.  Most trailers were ordered by the future owner, with different features and options.  It was common to call and request installation of a desired accessory or to change the installation of something else.  You could call and ask that electrical outlets be moved or added here and there.  Oliver was trying their best to accommodate buyer desires and requirements which resulted in some “one off” work and installs and prevented the standardization that is being discussed today.  Mike

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    Where’s Ollie?

    in Campgrounds & Parks

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    3 hours ago, Cameron said:

    Madison County, Virginia. Visiting a friend and I guess we'll be staying a day or two longer than we expected.

     

    Stay warm!  If you are sleeping in your trailer you should be nice and cozy.

    Truma Pressure Relief Valve Leaking

    in Mechanical & Technical Tips

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    Water pressure will vary by campground.  We’ve been to campgrounds that require a water regulator and had bucket full of basic regulators for those who didn’t have one.  I carry two, one with a gauge that is adjustable and one that has no gauge and regulates to 50 psi.  Once, we had one with a regulator that froze overnight (I didn’t think it would get THAT cold!) and we were happy to have a backup.  The basic ones are not expensive.  Mike

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    Replacing black water release valve

    in Mechanical & Technical Tips

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    First thing I would do is to open the dinette seat and give a push on the silver cylinder on top of the valve. Can you push it down (this is after closing with the cable)?  If you can, then a simple cable adjustment may be all that is needed.   There’s a set screw on top that holds the cable in, it may have slipped over time (mine did).  I’ve adjusted it a couple of times over the years.  Also, you could have some black water debris that is stuck in the bottom of the slot where the blade rests when closed.  I also had that happen and after taking it out and cleaning it all was well.  Mike

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    Route 66

    in Campgrounds & Parks

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    3 hours ago, bugeyedriver said:

    Oscar and I joined a group of Casita friends across Route66 in 2010.  At that time, I was maintaining a travel blog, and wrote about this slow roll, 6 week rolling rally.  What an experience.  You may see the blog entries for each leg below . . .

    Thanks, Pete.  I’ll wind my way through your blog posts tomorrow!  Mike

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    Center caps on wheels

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    50 minutes ago, srthomsen said:

    One of mine fell off in our driveway yesterday. No broken  tabs  and it's not damaged in any other way.  I'm going to try some type of adhesive to see if I can make it 'stick'.

    I got tired of messing with them last year and, like others,  took all four hubs and caps off.  Looks fine and now I don’t have to deal with them anymore.  Mike

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    Utah's Mighty 5 next spring (from FL)

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    3 hours ago, Dennis and Melissa said:

    Has anyone ever driven on the "million dollar highway"?

    Yes, many times, with and without our Oliver.  We often camp at Ridgway State Park just north of Ouray.  Our son and family live in Durango which is south of Ouray on highway 550 (million dollar highway).  The stretch between Ouray and Silverton is what scares a lot of folks but if driven with care it can be a very scenic drive.  Mike

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    New Door Needed

    in Ollie Modifications

    Posted · Edited by Mike and Carol

    3 hours ago, mountainoliver said:

    Mike, why don’t you just use some of the leftover orange shag carpet from your Chevy van project? 🤣

    Ken, why didn’t I think of that?  I’ve got enough leftover for the floor too!  I just need to remember where I put  my lava lamp….

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    Clam Shelter - blown away

    in General Discussion

    Posted · Edited by Mike and Carol

    2 hours ago, Patriot said:

    We have a five sided clam and have used it some, but we have not used it in the last 2 years. It really depends on where we camp as to how much we will use it. As of late it’s been left at home on our long trips out west. 
     


     

    We’ve had our Clam for a number of years and don’t use it in warm/hot weather.  The screen is so fine that it blocks any breeze.  We do use it in the winter and during cool and cold weather.  When it’s really cold we attach the sides and the propane fire pit in the middle keeps things toasty.  Mike

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    Route 66

    in Campgrounds & Parks

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    8 hours ago, jd1923 said:

    Route 66 between Kingman and Oatman is not for the faint of heart!

    Nice video.  We’ve been up and down Hwy550 between Ouray and Silverton many times with the trailer, so this should fun.  Oatman looks to have the same vibe as Tombstone AZ.  Mike

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    Route 66

    in Campgrounds & Parks

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    11 minutes ago, topgun2 said:

    Just watch out for that "flat bed Ford"!

     

    2 minutes ago, rideandfly said:

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    If there’s a girl, my lord, in a flat bed ford slowin’ down to look at me, I’m sure Carol will handle it!  I’ll just take it easy.  🤣

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    Route 66

    in Campgrounds & Parks

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    Coy is coming through San Antonio in January with Steve and Tali on their way to Q.  We’re meeting them for dinner with Pete while they are here and I plan on picking Coy’s brain on his trip along Route 66.  Thanks for reminding me about Jason’s post, I’d forgotten about it.  Mike

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    Route 66

    in Campgrounds & Parks

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    I’m starting to think about and plan a Route 66 trip.  Does anyone have Route 66 experience or have any advice?  We’ve done a lot of I-40 but never took the time to deviate on to the old highway where it still exists.  Any recommendations for maps/guides?  Mike

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