Mike and Carol

Looks like a great combination. Hope you enjoy both the trailer and TV! Mike

That’s good to know. I carry some extra jack fuses, not easy to find, but have not had to use them. I did get one jack stuck in the up position once and had to use the manual handle to screw it down enough to catch so the motor could do the rest. Mike

Just program it to drive out to the site and self-level and then meet it out there later in the day.

I had no idea they were that expensive!

At least they are extending our annual park passes for 2 months.

I put up another round of EZ gutters last year after a less than satisfactory installation a couple of years ago. They are all still firmly attached, even the bathroom window. The problem with the first installation was a sudden drop in temperature after the installation (80s when installed, low 40s later that night). Last year I reinstalled exactly the way I did before except the warm/hot weather continued for several weeks. The blue tape was firmly attached to the gutter material when I did the install. Mike

Agree with John. I usually do this before our big spring trip. I just pour some bleach into the fresh water hose before I fill the tank. Then I let it sit while I do other stuff then rinse until there’s no smell. I run some through the kitchen and bath while it’s bleachie. As soon as the rain and oak pollen stop here I’m going to pull ours over for a few days to wash, wax and do some other maintenance. The fresh tank is full from our February trip, I was thinking we’d be on the road.... Mike

It sounds like you have a really good local dealer!

I would like to keep my RV at home but our HOA frowns on that. I can bring it over for maintenance, cleaning etc but try to keep it at about 3 or 4 days. I did have a 30a RV plug installed on the side of our house. We store our trailer nearby at Boerne Boat and RV storage. We have a covered spot with electricity. They also have fully enclosed spots but they get a bit pricey. It’s a gated facility with lots of cameras and several hundred RVs and boats. Only one Oliver! Mike

Couldn’t agree more. We should be gearing up to see everyone at the rally and instead we’ve shifted to park and aren’t seeing anyone!

We still have ours, too. Only 4 years and 50,000 miles though! Mike

Bill, if you go to their site it’s the one that pops up first (in black). When you order request white. http://www.zarcor.com/rv_products/rv-door-window-kit/ Mike

Well, we don’t want to go too heavy! Here’s my thoughts/list... 28’ X 7.5’, maybe 8’. Walk around queen. 4 person dinette. Dry bath. Repositioned/quieter air conditioner. Bigger refrigerator. More and easier to access storage (improve current basement). Bigger tanks - 50 gal fresh and gray, 30 gal black. Lithium option with solar. Bigger windows. Better suspension (look at the Australians/Black Series/Kedron/etc). I’m sure I’ll think of more. Mike

The name of the company is Zarcor. They were very easy to work with. You do have to call to get the white frame. http://www.zarcor.com/rv_products/rv-door-window-kit/

I guess I better get a bigger truck.

Yep, you’re right. I thought it was the one I have (Bill’s link above). The accordion would provide a less obstructed view. Mike

They have it in white you just need to call them and ask. It does obscure some of the view when it is open. Mike

My guess is that the TRX will be optimized for performance not towing. Still, a 700HP all wheel drive truck would be interesting....😎

That’s what I used. If you call the company they do have it in white. I got the tinted window and we like it. I posted some pictures on the install in this thread:

I remember seeing that Ollie with the black Linex on the front. It gave it an “off-road” look and wasn’t too bad. The Linex in my truck bed seems pretty durable, it might be an option on the front. When I plan my Alaska trip I may go for it! Mike

We have the Suburban heater. We’ve camped at 10,000 feet in Colorado and it worked fine. Mike

The windows on the door look like a nice feature. Really lets the outdoors come into view. Mike

Sherry makes a good point here. Even though we have the LEII, we maximize our outside time. Most cooking is outside, we sit outside and eat outside (weather permitting). We recently bought a Clam shelter and found it to be a great addition on our last trip. It’s like having a large living room and is useable even in rain/cold weather. Mike

Well, it depends! The LE is lighter and easier to tow. What kind of tow vehicle do you have? The LEII is heavy for it’s size but tows nicely behind the right TV. The LEII backs up a little more predictably due to the double axle, single axle trailers are a bit more “responsive” when backing. The LEII has a nice size pantry that the LE doesn’t. How much room do you think you will need? It’s a good idea to do a factory tour, spend time in both and you’ll know which one is best for you. Mike

Speaking of big V8’s, I’ve been watching the Rebel TRX news. They say it will either have a supercharged 6.2L with somewhere between 575 to 707 HP, depending on how they tune it, or a normally aspirated 7.0L with 525 HP. Mike