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  1. Mike and Carol
    The second pic is the fresh water overflow. If you hook up to a city water supply and fill the fresh tank you will know it is full when you hear/see the overflow from there. We’ve never winterized, so no advice there. Mike
  2. Mike and Carol
    Bigfoot makes a very nice trailer. You’d get more living space and a dry bath if you went with the 25 foot model. Lance is one of the better stick built trailers but is entirely different from the Oliver and Bigfoot. With the Oliver you get a double hull, smaller footprint than a Bigfoot, and more dry camping capability. Oliver also has great factory support and a growing user community that is available to help when needed. There seems to be a surge of used Olivers for sale right now, it might be a good opportunity to get one without waiting. Mike
  3. Mike and Carol
    If you’re making the trip to Big Bend it’s worth scheduling an evening at McDonald Observatory for a Star Party. If you stay at Davis Mountain State Park it’s a very short drive and then you’re just a couple of hours north of Big Bend. Mike
  4. Mike and Carol
    Hey John, welcome to the group. Glad you’re enjoying your new Oliver. The forum is a great resource for issues and also for advice and ideas. Mike
  5. Mike and Carol
    We use the ones that Steve linked to above. They work well and keep everything tight and in place. Mike
  6. Mike and Carol
    I used the little stick on bumpers (either rubber or felt) that are used to sometimes cushion cabinet doors and drawers. I got them at Home Depot or Walmart. Should be easy to find. Before we left on this current trip I did Spike’s solution and removed the one on the side of the dinette and moved it inside. Still enough magnetic power but the door doesn’t warp when you disconnect, plus it looks better.
  7. Mike and Carol
    We use the Weber Q1000 with the pressure regulator removed so it can run off the trailer quick connect.
  8. Mike and Carol
    You’re going to get differing points of view on this. I have used the stabilizing jacks to lift the trailer to remove tires (rebalance after TPMS install). I would use the stabilizing jacks if I had a flat on the side of the road. But, for long term leveling I prefer to use something under the tires to get near level and then use the jacks to fine tune. At first I just had some scrap 2X6’s but now use the big yellow legos. I can tell by the front jack bubble level how many I’ll need. Usually one or two is enough. I also made 8” blocks to put under all three jacks so they aren’t extended too far, and supplement them with the legos when needed. Mike
  9. Mike and Carol
    Steve, thanks. We don’t want any electric issues while at Q this month!
  10. Mike and Carol
    I ordered one of these and just checked the 110v outlets in the trailer. All show open ground. I’m hooked up to shore power (30a at home). Bad news?
  11. Mike and Carol
    I’ve got a 12” level that fits in a canvas tool bag that is stored in the closet. It’s small enough to be used at a variety of locations.
  12. Mike and Carol
    I wouldn’t jack under the axles. We’ve found the big yellow legos work well for side to side leveling. Lots of folks like the Andersen style. We fine tune with the back jacks. It’s quick, stable and pretty fool proof. Mike
  13. Mike and Carol
    The reason I suggested checking for level is because this happened to us once. The shower would not drain. I thought we might have a clog. My bubble on the front jack showed level. I pulled out my “trailer level” and checked inside the trailer and found the front low. Once I leveled the “clog” disappeared. I also adjusted the jack bubble level, something that needs to be done periodically. I have raised the front when dumping to speed the process but keep the trailer as level as possible for camping. Mike
  14. Mike and Carol
    Jeff, brilliant! What a great idea! Why didn’t I think of that? I’m going to do as you did when I have the trailer here later this week. We’re loading up to head to Quartzsite (passing through Cochise County!) then on to California. Mike
  15. Mike and Carol
    So true. I’ve always been a European performance sedan kind of guy. The other vehicle in my garage is an Audi S3, no slouch in the performance department. But, given the choice, I almost always pick up my truck keys when I need to go somewhere. Maybe it’s age? Mike
  16. Mike and Carol
    We’ve used runners from Walmart and Costco. Some were 20” wide the current one is 22” wide. Right now the one we have goes from the nightstand to the middle of the pantry and then bare floor from there to the bath. We have used two runners to cover the entire area. It’s all personal preference. Your measurements sound right. Mike
  17. Mike and Carol
    I can answer yes to many of his questions because of my Oliver. Still more to see! Mike
  18. Mike and Carol
    I did this and posted a bunch of pictures at this link: http://olivertraveltrailers.com/topic/door-window-shutter/page/2/ We’ve been happy with the results. Mike
  19. Mike and Carol
    Has anyone figured out a way to secure the tops with something other than Velcro that would make them more secure? Some kind of hinge with a hidden pin? I like these areas not just because they aren’t obvious but because they are nice extra storage areas. Seems like there should be a way to secure them without advertising what they are. I’m going to give this some thought, there has to be a simple yet effective solution....
  20. Mike and Carol
    Agree with Steve, check under the dinette seat. Also make sure you are level and that the front of the trailer is not too low. Mike
  21. Mike and Carol
    Looks like a good design. Do you have two that are connected by the rope/bungee? I’m still collecting ideas for our Camping for Dummies Session at the rally. A discussion on chocks and blocks might be good. Post ideas and pics! Mike
  22. Mike and Carol
    We use the bathroom window a lot. We usually open it after a shower and turn the fan on. On nice days it stays open to provide general ventilation. It also lights up the bathroom during the day. We wouldn’t be without it. Mike
  23. Mike and Carol
    Jason, this is a nice touch. I went to the Elite II and tried to move around and it kept restarting and taking me back to the start page. I’m using an iPad. This will be a nice feature. Mike
  24. Mike and Carol
    These are good videos and should help the Oliver cause. I agree about the hidden storage, not so hidden anymore. The random thief probably doesn’t watch YouTube videos on Oliver trailers so probably not too big of a big deal. The new trailers look nice and I like some of the upgrades. A lot has changed in the last few years. Mike
  25. Mike and Carol
    That looks like a great way to hold the door open! There are a couple of other ideas at the link below. http://olivertraveltrailers.com/topic/how-to-bathroom-door-hold-open/ I did add a couple of stick-on bumpers to decrease the magnet strength.
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