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Let's see - My Ollie is ten years old and I'm on my third alarm. Perhaps these things are junk? There are a couple of threads here on the Forum that detail the installation of a simple "on/off" switch for this alarm. If anyone installs one of these switches they should - in some way - make sure that it is known when the alarm is in the "off" position. Bill p.s. it seems that these alarms always go off in the middle of the night. This makes finding and pulling that fuse a bit difficult. Therefore, a switch makes this process much easier. "side bar": Dave - in my mind I don't look any different than I did about 50 years ago.🫠

It is seldom that sparks are a good thing.

Dave - Did you "trace" that positive back to its bus bar? While you are in the :tracing" mode, I'd also trace the negative back to its bus bar - the connections at each bus bar just might be loose. Bill

They taste like chicken?

ditto on this front. Of course we could leave it the way it is and then we'd know when we have two empty tanks?🙃

You can almost bet on that one.

Curious - I sent CalMark an email asking if they still made covers for the Oliver Elite II and what the pricing might be. Below is the reply I just received back from them: Dear Bill Thank you so much for reaching out and requesting a quote from us. We truly appreciate your interest in our covers and the opportunity to be considered for your cover needs. We wanted to share a quick update on timing. Our current production schedule is already fully booked through the end of February. At the same time, we’re in the process of improving and expanding our cover product line, with new options and updates launching in March. Because these changes may affect both available choices and pricing, we aren’t issuing new quotes right now—we want to be sure anything we provide reflects the most accurate and up-to-date offering. We absolutely don’t want to leave you waiting, though. As soon as our March details are finalized, we’d be happy to reconnect and provide a Fast quote customized to your needs. If you’d like, we can keep your request on file and reach out right away when the updated information is available. Thank you again for your patience and understanding. Please feel free to reply with any questions in the meantime. Natalie Miller President/Owner CalMark Cover Co. Inc. (800) 838-7236

Sure - but - you're in Hawaii paragliding and wave surfing. 😇 Bill

Like Mike T I've never heard any noise from my regulator. However, even though the temps do go below freezing when at altitude during my summer fishing trips, the temps rise quickly with the sun and I rarely use the furnace for these time due to the fact that mid to high 20's is about as low as it gets and that is only for short duration. Bill

It was 8 degrees about an hour and a half's drive west of Patriot (assuming dry roads and probably a 1,000 feet in altitude). However, there is not a cloud in the sky. That means - let the melting begin even though it is not forecast to be above freezing today. By Wednesday the forecast is for highs around 50 degrees - still a bit below normal but virtually all of the snow will be gone (I hope). Bill p.s. hopefully the folks in eastern TN did OK with this storm. They were hit very hard a week ago with the ice which basically shut Oliver production down for the week.

Shame that the town isn't a bit more active. Just hate to see the big box stores that don't have the charm get ALL the business. Looks a bunch warmer there than the 18 degrees we have here at the moment. Bill

I used a battery powered blower to clear the rear deck off so I could get to the bird feeders. Then, I cranked up the 50 year old snow blower to do the driveway. Not exactly using an old jet engine but it sure beats shoveling. Our temp is now down to 18degrees! Bill p.s. Patriot used a battery powered blower to clear the snow off one of his vehicles too.

I don't care! Cold is cold and at 22 degrees being outside in the snow is no fun. On the other hand - a couple of runs down the hill will get the heart pumping. Grab a board and hit the waves for me - please. Bill

RVK - What year is your Ollie? In the "older" models the water inlets are on the streetside away from the furnace and are, therefore, subject to freezing. Unfortunately, if this happens then it is very possible that the check valves might be damaged. Bill

I'm not a golfer - but - isn't it time to go over to the course and hit a few balls? I just got in from using the snow blower on the driveway. Its just about stopped snowing with about 5 - 6 inches on the ground. Current temp is down to 22 degrees. Note that the "normal" high for this date is 54. Time to get out the saucer and take a couple of runs down the hill!🥶 Bill

At 10:00 am Saturday morning we have about 4.5 inches of snow. Temps are falling - 27 degrees at 7:00am and 24 degrees at 10:00 am. Before you start to laugh - please remember that this is the "sunny" South, home of "Rebels" and Moonshine.😃 Bill

Current forecast for here in western North Carolina is for the mountain peaks (i.e. elevations above 3500 feet) to get 12 + inches. For the rest of us 4 to 8 inches. And, THIS is the south! Those who live on the coast all the way up through New England will also get hit. Two weekends in a row - we are on a real "roll". Bill

I'm not experienced with "shrink wrap" - particularly on a fiberglass RV. CalMark covers are relatively expensive but are used by many of us. I've used a CalMark cover for the past ten years and have had zero issues with mold, mildew, scratching, etc.. There are a number of threads and posts here on the Forum in this regard. Good luck. Bill p.s. Perhaps additional information might help in any advice you might receive here - is your storage near the water (salt water)? Is it protected in any way from the wind, is the storage in a "dry" area , on pavement or on gravel or grass? Is there electric available - for heat and/or dehumidifying?

I just read Mountainoliver's thread "Check your leveling jack feet" and was reminded about the story a friend of mine told me last week. He lives in Colorado and was cross country skiing to a high altitude lake to ice fish when he noticed that his Garmin Mini was missing. Even though he skied back the same way he didn't find his Garmin and considered it lost. About a week later he received a call from a fellow that found it and he got it back. The reason he lost it was that the screw/bolt that goes into the rear of the Garmin and attaches a carabiner strap to it had backed out. Upon learning this I checked mine and found that while not tight it was a bit loose. Out comes the blue Loctite and now all is nice and snug. If you have one of these devices - now just might be a good time to check that screw/bolt. Bill

Are you kidding me! First Patriot does the food thing and now you send a pic of one of my favorites. Not fair! Not a lot of difference between that first pic of snow and the second of sand other than (I assume) the temps and work that it takes to clear the snow off. What a contrast. Stay warm! Bill

Just watched the evening forecast for western NC and it is possible that we might get snow (instead of ice) just in time for this coming weekend. Then it looks like the storm will try to travel up the east coast. In any case, frigid temp will continue for almost all of us living in the eastern part of the US. Be careful out there everyone! Bill

So - Now I know why Krunch always complains that her bed gets wet!😁

Woof - woof!🐶

Anybody else up at that hour other than an "old" pilot guy?👍 I'll bet that it is warmer there (than western NC) too. Bill

As of this morning at 9am the area around Brevard, NC has been basically spared from what the forecasts were calling for. We received only about 1/4 inch of ice (so far) but there is still freezing rain falling. Even though the lights have "flickered" a time or two, we still have power. It is forecast to continue with the freezing rain until around noon and then turn to regular rain until about 6pm. I've not seen how the rest of the State of North Carolina is doing and can only hope that areas west and north are doing OK with this storm. Bill