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  1. Mike and Carol
    We have been camping this week in Joshua Tree NP and there are no cell towers to be seen! Now that we're back in civilization I'm catching up on the goings on here.... As the originator of this thread, here are my thoughts. The streaking is an annoyance and not something I'm worked up over. I was curious if it was just me or if there were others. I did contact Jason about it and he said they are working it. Good enough for me. I will be working my own solution in the mean time as soon as we get home. There are some good ideas in this thread. We showed our trailer multiple times last week in Quartzsite. A quick wipe got rid of the streaks. I don't assume that the folks at OTT read all the post on this forum. As was pointed out, this is mainly for owners and guests wanting to learn and explore. I've had other trailer issues that I went directly to Tommy and Jason with via email, text and phone calls and always got good results. OTT customer service is top notch. Mike
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    There are three Olivers here at the Fiberglass Gathering in Quartzsite. Two of us have the new lights and both have had streaking problems since we picked up. One has the old lights and he has never had a problem. Mike
  3. Mike and Carol
    If the manufacturer isn't going to replace the gaskets it seems like Oliver could just buy a new batch. I'd be willing to pay to get rid of my streaks. We're out in the desert right now and I've got some light streaks just from condensation at night. I've also got some sealant in my Amazon cart that I will order when we start heading home. Mike
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    I agree with all of the above. I keep it at or below 65 on the interstate. Usually slower on 2 lane roads. I'm not in a big rush, my gas mileage is decent and I feel there is more of a margin of safety. Even in west Texas where the speed limit is 80, 65 feels right. Mike
  5. Mike and Carol
    Maybe May trailers got a bad batch of gaskets? Hap, good to know. I will look to get a tube. Hopefully, Jason will get some replacements soon.
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    I emailed Jason and the he said the manufacturer is working on new gaskets. Mine bleed whenever wet, rain or washing. I washed it a few days ago after our trip west (when I took the picture) and had to go around after drying and wipe off the black. I do not believe it is a matter of breaking in the rubber and I do not believe it will go away with time. The rubber is acting like it is already old and deteriorating. When I rub my finger across the gasket it is not smooth like you would expect new rubber to be. Mike
  7. Mike and Carol
    Welcome to the group! See you in Hohenwald. Mike
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    Bill, that's good news. Sounds like Jason is on this! We've had no issues with any leaking except for leaving a window open during a rainstorm! We're on the road now and just went through a few days of very high winds, rain, sleet and snow with lows in the high 20's. No issues with leaking. We also leave the bathroom vent open and have had no condensation issues. We run a small electric heater except when it dips below 30, then we use the furnace to keep everything between the hulls warm. Mike
  9. Mike and Carol
    Malcolm, thanks for mentioning this to Jason. My first streaking occurred at Land Between the Lakes just 2 days after pickup during a rain storm. No salt in the air between Hohenwald and LBL. We've never been to the beach or close to salt water or the coast. I wash it after every trip. Our storage is under cover. The streaking happens during rain or whenever I wash it. Maybe those of us with this issue need to let Jason know about it. The rubber gasket acts like it is old and deteriorating. Mike
  10. Mike and Carol
    Bill, I have thought about making my own gaskets as well. Can't be too difficult, the old ones can be the template. Just need to have the right material. Let us know what you find, I'll be researching too. Mike
  11. Mike and Carol
    Buzzy, great information! Finding the right canine companion is a very personal endeavor and I like your thoroughness. We are dogless right now. We had a German Shepherd and my mother (lives next door) is on her 5th or 6th German Shepherd. My parents always used a reputable breeder and have had great dogs. We went from a German Shepherd to a Bichon Frise (a small 9 lb ball of white fluff). My dad used to call her the pseudo-dog. No shedding, great little companion and easy to travel with. Our grand dogs are rescue dogs. When our son and his wife were deployed to Afghanistan we kept them for 2 years. These dogs are obviously mixed breed but are smart and great companions (and free). Here's a pic from when we had them last month for a couple of weeks. Good luck on finding a new companion. Little Buzzy will always be a special memory and your new one will be a new adventure! Mike
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    I've been using regular car wash when I wash it. On our trip home from picking up we had rain and that's when I first noticed this and that was just 3 days after pick up. It's the rubber gasket because after I wash it I have to wipe the black off and if my microfiber towel contacts the gasket it gets black. After it's all dry I usually go around and wipe the streaks off. We've been traveling for a couple of weeks now and have had rain and hail, so besides just being dirty I have streaks under each light. The rubber should be more durable. We'll be home in a week or so and will get everything cleaned up. May try to find some kind of rubber conditioner or sealer, unless someone has a better solution. Mike
  13. Mike and Carol
    The black gaskets around all of my porch lights bleed black whenever they get wet. Does anyone else have this problem? Considering they are fairly new and under cover when not out on the road it doesn't seem possible they could be breaking down already. Thoughts?
  14. Mike and Carol
    I called today. Did the same - 4 nights (4th-7th). Should be fun!
  15. Mike and Carol
    That's going to look great! Very unique. I see you've got the same squeegee I used. Hardest part was getting it where we wanted it, straight and centered. Go slow and take the backing off as you go. Cant' wait to see it mounted. Mike
  16. Mike and Carol
    Pete, that's a classic picture. You should frame and hang it! Looking forward to meeting Bosker.... Mike
  17. Mike and Carol
    ...especially with the snow all around!
  18. Mike and Carol
    Will be anxious to see pictures! Sounds like another unique Oliver. Mike
  19. Mike and Carol
    I think an Oliver being pulled by a Raptor will be a sight to see. It's a nice truck! Mike
  20. Mike and Carol
    Another good looking Oliver in progress. You are getting close! Mike
  21. Mike and Carol
    Glad to hear about start dates! Custom graphics are fun, but there is also a certain elegance to an all white Oliver with no graphics. Mike
  22. Mike and Carol
    "Speed The maximum speed for a towing vehicle in Texas is 70 mph -- on the interstate -- unless posted otherwise. Under code 545.352, that's only in the daytime; it applies to passenger vehicles and light trucks pulling small trailers less than 26 feet long, carrying a boat, motorcycle or animals. For such small trailers, the nighttime maximum is 65 mph. For other kinds of trailers, such as fifth wheels, the maximum daytime speed is 60 mph, and that maximum drops by 5 mph at night. Common sense trumps the posted speed limit: If it's foggy, and you're still traveling at 55, the police can cite you for dangerous driving." I've seen lots of big 5th wheels on the interstates doing 70mph. I keep my speed at 65 or less, even in west Texas where the speed on the interstate is 85. Traffic lights are normal, red=stop, green=go. ?
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    Buzzy, sorry to hear about Little Buzzy. Losing a companion is hard, keeping the memories is good! Mike
  24. Mike and Carol
    Older might be better than bigger (coming from a recently retired "older" guy).?
  25. Mike and Carol
    ? I need to hijack this thread for just a minute for a quick discussion about Texas mountains....? Head over here: http://olivertraveltrailers.com/topic/big-bend-national-park-texas/ for my post about our visit to Big Bend National Park, Texas. Here's a view from near the top of Lost Mine Trail at about 7,000 feet: On the way up: Big Bend would be a great place for a future Oliver Rally. We'll be at Guadalupe Mountains National Park, TX next week. We've been through North Carolina and the mountains are beautiful. We haven't camped there, but it is high on our list. Now, back to welcoming Marshall and Jeanette!! Mike
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