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Yes, it does, so that will help with turns. Our dually does sit a couple of inches lower than single axle 3500s. I think the tailgate will clear the coupler, but I suspect it won't clear the storage box.

Looking at how far forward the cargo/generator basket is mounted. Has anyone had a problem with the basket interfering with tight turns? It does stick out a bit from the A-frame. Or is it far enough back from the coupler to be a non-issue? Also, while on the topic, does anyone have a problem with their pickup tailgate clearing the basket? Thanks.

Apparently Winnebago is installing the Truma air conditioners on their Micro Minnie FLX trailers. Quote from a review: "Enter the German-engineered Truma Aventa air conditioner. The Aventa is an extremely quiet and very efficient air conditioner. Based on specs on the Truma site, that unit consumes just 4.2 amps in cooling mode. That is literally less than one-third the power consumption of a Coleman Mach 13,500 BTU air conditioner."

Saw this online. "Jason Epperson from RVMiles replaced the toilet in their new fifth wheel with a composting toilet but then plumbed the urine into the gray tank." What a great idea. Oliver could get rid of the urine bottle on the composting toilet and pipe the urine into the unused black tank. Then, just dump the urine when you dump your gray. (Might need an extra port near the toilet to add some tank chemicals to the urine tank to control odors.)

This is a great idea for saving water while boondocking. Would love to see Oliver add this to their trailers: "Several RVs feature a SHOWERMI$ER system. You can flip a lever and the water that would otherwise come into the shower gets diverted directly back into the fresh water tank while waiting for the hot water." https://aquaviewinc.com/rv/

Many states are decriminalizing calcium. I'm worried it will be a gateway mineral and lead our camper to harder stuff. 😁

Congratulations. Enjoy!

Merry Christmas, everyone!

We have a locking aluminum toolbox below the bedrails at the front of the 8' bed with a TruXedo soft tonneau cover over the top. Gives us some locked storage but full use of the rest of the bed.

We've used Lynx Leveler blocks for all our RVs. I like them because you can use them for other things, too, if needed (sewer hose ramp, picnic table legs, etc.).

Those are really nice and their smallest travel trailer (model 2015) is about the same price point as an Ollie. Pluses: toy hauler/tons of storage, roof rack, drop down queen bed, couch, full dinette, big tanks, built in generator, more interior space, dry bath, local dealers. The big negative we can't get past: poor thermal performance. With the all aluminum construction they apparently get very hot/cold easily, especially radiating through the rear ramp door. Definitely not 4 season. However, if you plan to stay in moderate temperatures, or with full hookups/running the genny in the extremes, they look very nice and we consider them a close second to an Ollie. If you prioritize hauling gear/interior comforts over travel/4 seasons I'd consider the ATC the winner over Oliver.

Hitch extensions significantly lower the capacity rating of the ball and increase the propensity for sway by moving the pivot point farther from the truck's rear axle.

Several turns doesn't sound like they just wiggled loose. Hate to see sloppy work on 120v electrical systems. That, and propane, really need to be done right. Interesting that the front receptacle is not protected by the EMS. I suppose that's OK of you're only feeding it with a generator? Haven't people had trouble with the EMS balking at generator power, it was that just because there was no ground bonding plug installed?

We have a simple weather radio in our fifth wheel. Have found it to be effective in most areas we camp. It does have an old-fashioned extendable antenna, like the old TV "rabbit ears," that improves reception. It squawks when there's an alert and we push a button to hear what the alert is. It is NOT one of the fancy programmable ones where you can select only the single county where you want the alert. We found those are too cumbersome for campers on the move (although that is what we have at our house). Will have to figure out where to put the radio in our new Ollie...

John has some good points. Are you drinking the tank water and is it chlorinated? We fill with well water at home. We don't use it for drinking and I drain and replace the water after 1 week. I'd be more comfortable if it was filled with chlorinated city water.

Very nice looking rig. Congratulations and enjoy!

https://www.truckcamperadventure.com/tca-now-testing-new-truma-aventa-air-conditioner/ "Significant noise reduction, which has always been an issue with RV air conditioners, has been achieved in the Truma Aventa by using a thick, noise absorbing EPP foamcore, while the compressor is mounted on shock absorbers to avoid vibration." Be still my heart!

Is that a Penguin II?

Thanks for all the info. We ordered a red Clam Sport and side panels. Buying some new Ollie toys for Christmas as we impatiently await our summer delivery.

GM has a site here: https://www.onstar.com/us/en/support/3g-network-shutdown where you can enter your VIN to check the impact on your vehicle. Scroll down to Which GM vehicles are impacted by the 3G network sunset? and follow the link provided there.

Looking at Clams now. We often camp with friends who also have a small camper. Until now, we hung out in our fifth wheel in bad weather. That won't be an option anymore, so looking for a Clam the 4 of us can hang out in, even in the rain. So, it should have rain walls, too. We can get a smaller Clam and the add-on walls. I also see a 12x12' Clam "Pavilion" with roll down side walls built in. Wondering if that would be too large? So, does anyone have the large Clam and, if so, how do you like it?

Absolutely. You have the original!

Winterizing the water system of an RV isn't bad. Takes maybe half an hour for our fifth wheel: reconfigure the valves, drain the water heater and low point drains, wife feeds the antifreeze into the hose while I operate the sinks, toilet, etc. inside. Our campers have all wintered outside in Connecticut. If a mild cold snap hits us before we winterize we plug in to shore power and run the propane furnace on its lowest setting with the interior cabinet doors near plumbing left open. That's been enough for a quick overnight dip into the upper 20s but we've never pushed it further. The better protected Ollie should do better. But we wouldn't try an entire winter unwinterized up here.

I think this was already posted on the FB page, but thought I'd share it here, too. Just received ours and really like it. On sale now for $20, too! https://www.etsy.com/listing/1114865312/oliver-rv-trailer-replica-3d-printed?plkey=52690cb2c013cb1e2dd6da2b634fac078e23fa5c%3A1114865312&ga_order=most_relevant&ga_search_type=all&ga_view_type=gallery&ga_search_query=trailer+ornament&ref=sc_gallery-1-6&pro=1

Shuttlecraft!