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I'd bet that most of us have not used both. Therefore a direct comparison has not been done. So, as they say, you place your bets and see what happens.🤔 Bill

Depends on the age and condition of the batteries - If they still have good life in them I'd try to sell them but they still probably will not fetch much in the market because the buyer doesn't know how good them really are. If they are near he end of their life then I would take them to anywhere that sells automotive batteries like Mike said above. Another Ollie owner took his dead batteries to NAPA within the past month and they gave him $5.00 each for them. Bill

Those Carmtek levelers look interesting. I like to install "pull ropes" on both my chocks and anything else that I put under the wheels and/or the Ollies jacks. Unfortunately, I've not found an easy way to install a pull rope on the Andersens and it looks as though installing ropes on the Carmteks would not be difficult. Bill

While "snug" they DO fit right out of the box. This is another one of those 1001 reasons to carry a rubber mallet - not only do I use the mallet to "set" the levelers prior to driving up on them but I also use it to "encourage" a leveler if it is being a bit tricky in letting loose from its position. Again, I travel mostly alone. This means that there are times when I slightly misjudge how far to move to get the Andersens in a position where it is easy to get that center one out (the one that will always be between the wheels). With two people this procedure should be easier. On the other hand - maybe not and that is where the mallet comes in handy (either for the other person or for the leveler😁 or both 😇). Bill

Yes, they do have a lifetime warranty. Bill

Certainly that F-150 will have no issues towing your Ollie. However, do keep an eye on your payload capacity with it. Bill

There is a whole very long thread over on Fiberglass RV Forums: HERE They cover the whole spectrum there. After a bunch of sanding, filler, sanding the hardest part will be to get the color match for your hull. Even all Olivers are not the same color. If you want to get that perfect then I'd suggest that you talk to Service and see if they can get you a small amount of the correct color for your Ollie. Good luck! Bill

Red one is about 1.5 feet from the rear bumper. Bill

See my comment on this several posts above your question. OR In addition - I never cover my Oliver unless it has just been washed. Bill

I have moved the sub-topic concerning lists at delivery to a new topic called - Delivery List. Bill

In regards to the Andersen levelers - and a few other items around camp from time to time - I always carry a 1 or 2 pound rubber mallet with me. When setting the Andersens in place I give each a tap with the mallet in order to make sure that they are firmly in place on each tire. Perhaps this is the reason I've never had one slip or slide. Bill

With a big thanks to SeaDawg who actually found it - you might want to check the following by Galwaygirl: https://olivertraveltrailers.com/forums/topic/3892-new-almost-owners/ AND you can also look at: http://olivertraveltrailers.com/travel-trailers/frequently-asked-questions/ Bill

Note that there are occasions when the 4 inch maximum height adjustment of the Andersen curve levelers simply isn't enough. It is in times like these that it helps to also carry other means of leveling such as "lego" blocks or pieces of wood (or both). A sense of humor also helps😉. Bill p.s. my Andersens do the job about 90 percent of the time.

Yes, yes, yes. Certainly if you are traveling solo these are a big help. Unfortunately, the Andersens are rather expensive and there are some users that have reported that these "slide" when used on certain surfaces. But I've had no issues at all in seven years of use. Bill

Done both and the Beartooth is easier. Bill

Much like FrankC I too lay out the CalMark cover on the ground (on the curbside) but as I said earlier, I install it by myself. After laying it on the ground, the next step is to get the cover on the roof in the area behind the awning. First I pull one end of the cover and get as much as I can behind the awning and secure it to the awning with a clamp. I work my way down the Ollie and repeat this process two or three more times. Once the cover is on the roof I then find the black straps that are used to encircle the trailer once the cover is all the way on (note: I think that these straps may have been discontinued on the current "new" covers) and toss each one (there are three of them) over to the opposite side of the Ollie. Then, again much like FrankC, I simply tug on those straps until I either get the cover all the way over the camper or until I meet with too much resistance. Resistance means that the cover is caught on something on the top and I simply go to where that is and free it. Once the cover is on it is fairly simple to adjust it to the correct evenly distributed position. In taking the cover off I always start from the front once the straps and cinch rope at the bottom have been loosened. I get the cover up and over the omni-directional antenna, tank vent and WiFi booster and then pull it off from the rear of the Ollie. Given the pool noodles and shape of the air conditioner, the cover slides off easily into a pile at the back. From start to finish - putting it on without another person takes about two hours. Taking it off consumes about half that time. One of the historical complaints about covers on campers has always been that they will abrade, scuff, or dull the finish. I've never had that problem with the CalMark but I've always been careful to make sure it is cinched down as tightly as possible. Bill

Yes - that list does exist! I'll see if I can find it for you when I have a few minutes. Bill

You may be right - you may be wrong - but, at some point in life (actually maybe at all points in life) you have to make the decision as to whether "this" is a hill to die on. Glad that you had the financial resources to make the decision you did. Sure does save a bunch of bother. Hope this new Chevy works better for you than the last one did. They certainly are nice looking trucks. Bill

I'm now well into my 7th year with the CalMark cover and it is still going strong. Yes, even though the "new" cover is much lighter weight than what I have I believe that it is a two person job to get the cover on and a one person job to get it off. Having said that - I've always done both jobs solo. In order to keep the cover from wearing and/or ripping on things like the roof solar panels and the rear bumper, get the largest pool noodles you can find, cut them to size and put them on those areas. In the event of a worn spot or tear (like around the steps for me) CalMark includes a repair kit and will even send you more patching material if needed free. I've used this material to patch and/or reinforce a couple of small areas over the years but have not had to ask for more material beyond what came with the cover in the first place. In the Spring every other year I take the cover to a local laundromat where they have these large washing machines and give it a wash. This is easier for me than trying to do the job while it is on the Ollie or laying on the drive or hanging it over the deck rail. Yes, these things are expensive. But, they fit well and keep the dirt and sun off your baby. Bill

Wow - if Jason could not "fix it" who am I to guess? It looks to me that at this point you should just let Oliver take care of things for you - that is what the warranty is for. Sorry for the trouble! Bill

Chances are that if your "navigator" ain't happy then no body will be happy no matter what you do.😉 There are a number of videos on YouTube (go to YouTube and do a search for Beartooth Highway) that can give you an idea of what the road is like. However, re-read the first sentence. My suggestion would be to drive over it (and back) with only the Ford. Depending on which way you are going, there are a number of places at each end to camp and/or leave the Ollie for the day. Bill

I added some pictures from the spare tire camera so that you can see the angle of view. Bill

Really?😇

You're welcome! Bill

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