Mike and Carol

There has been discussion about this on the forum and some folks have replaced their white molding with black. Someone who has done it should have the supplier, or a quick inquiry to Oliver service should also help. This is part of our periodic maintenance, 3 or 4 times a year they all come out and into a bucket. Window tracks are cleaned and clean molding put back. Looks like the previous owner wasn’t much into maintenance or preventive maintenance!

Same here. A manual awning offers simplicity and reliability.

Seems like there should be a gasket in there. I don’t use the small cylinders, camping I put the Blackstone on the trailer QC and at home I use a 20lb tank. Maybe someone who uses the cylinders can comment. Mike

We just got back from a couple of months in Colorado. No matter what the weather forecast is, never leave your site with the awning out or go to bed with the awning out. Wind and storms can pop up any time, even if not forecasted! It’s a general rule for us that the awning is in when we’re gone or in bed. Same thing for west Texas and parts of AZ and NM. Mike

It’s nice to know that you are getting #113 back in to shape. Regular cleaning and maintenance goes a long way with an Oliver, some 2016’s still look and feel new. Mike

I would think so. There are others that run with 2 lead acid batteries. Someone more technical might have the “best way” advice. Mike

When I used the Andersen with three previous trucks (Tacoma and two Ram 1500s) I was usually at about 24” +/- a quarter. It doesn’t have to be exact, somewhat depends on your truck suspension. I have to agree with John, 18.5” seems a bit off. Maybe a picture might help? Mike

Always interested in modifications and installs even if I don’t do it! I did move our TV from the corner to under the attic years ago (2017 I think, I posted what I did on the forum somewhere back then). We used to watch DVD’s in the evening but now we settle in with a good book, haven’t had the TV on in 3 or 4 years. I did install a Sirius/XM receiver in the attic with the antenna in the back between the insulation and the outer shell. I have it wired in to the Furrion you show above. We get news and music just about anywhere without worrying about cell coverage. Mike

I need to do the same. Haven’t used it in years. For us, Sirius/XM is enough. Mike

We’ve been using the 17” Blackstone when camping for several years. No lid. I do have a cover that fits pretty well. It needs to be covered, not necessarily for varmints but because dust, leaves, twigs, etc will end up on the cooking surface. In areas where bears are present I put the grill in the bed of the truck under the tonneau cover. Other areas I’ve never had an issue with critters getting under, or through, the cover. I just ensure it’s clean after use and we’ve been fine. At home I use a 22” Blackstone (with cover) that sits outside and no issues either.

Wow! That’s quite a set up, I’ll bet some tasty dishes have been created there. I’m more of a caveman, steak on the grill with a veggie, glass of wine, voila - dinner. Mike

I agree 100%. We had some issues our first couple of years. Once we got those corrected it’s been smooth sailing since. Things still need to be tightened, lubed, adjusted or replaced but that’s to be expected because we tow and camp all around the country. Mike

Same for 135.

We almost retired in AZ having lived in Sierra Vista a couple of times. Our daughter graduated from NAU in Flagstaff and we have good friends in Payson, Tucson and Sierra Vista. We actually prefer AZ weather of TX weather, especially during this heat wave! Mike

Boerne is our town. Hearts Home is a nice shop. My brother owns a restaurant on Main Street (Hauptstrasse) just a block off the town square. We frequent Kerrville and Fredericksburg quite often. Mike

We’ve towed about 40K miles with a Ram 2500, no Andersen, no sway. We also towed 50K miles with Ram 1500s, with Andersen, also no sway.

We lived in France a couple of years (total of 12 years in Europe) and Citroen’s were everywhere, big ones and small ones. We owned a Peugeot while there, actually quite nice. Mike

Carol’s parents owned a Maverick, same Orange-like color as above. We did some dating in it in high school when I couldn’t get my dad’s ‘66 Mustang. We didn’t care which car we had at that time! Mike

There are two red wires that connect to the pump. I had both fall off after a bumpy ride. Check those if the fuse is good. Mike

I’m hoping the Dometic Freshjet works out, it sould make switching to a quieter AC easier.

Oliver hasn’t tried to install the Truma on Ralph’s trailer, it was a Truma installer.

On I-10 in AZ and NM they post what to do in a dust storm, same as above.

We had 44 last night outside of Steamboat Springs. Got up to 80 this afternoon. Mike

How many boxes do you figure you can get in there? 🤣