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I'd apply for membership but you simply have got to get the lights on the Snowball and the light over those mountains to be changing color and intensity with the back beat of the music! 🤣

A "proper" guest brings their own chair and some extra adult beverages.😁

I'd say that the newer ones (890 in my case) are easier to use. The 8 inch screen is very helpful since I often travel (RV wise) alone. But, a friend of mine who has an 890 has told me that his navigator finds the 890 very easy to pull off its magnetic mount to search for "next exit" info or campground info or where to eat info. All of these are accessible via "apps" and really do not get in the way of the "normal" GPS function. The traffic information on the 890 works better than my older Garmin (via the cord which I really didn't find to all that "bulky"). If I have found an "issue" with the newer Garmin it would be that there have been occasions when the Garmin alerts me to traffic congestion some 30 miles ahead but it is "cleared" by the time I get there. I guess I'd rather have that kind of warning than only giving me a couple of minutes or no warning at all, but ... I don't know the answer that. I've only used the weather function when I've been stopped - at a camp or at a gas station - and have not had the need to zoom in or out in that I'm usually only interested in what the weather will be tomorrow or for the next couple of days. The portrait mode is super for looking way on down the road. But, I usually use the 890 in landscape mode because I can zoom in or out when needed and with the 8 inch screen there is usually enough room to see far enough ahead. Last Holiday season when the 890 was fairly new to the market, Garmin also discounted it - I think it was a discount similar to the $100 for this year. Also, other Garmin devices have been discounted from time to time without any hint of a new model coming out. Honestly - I have not used voice commands very often. Perhaps its because I've tended to avoid ANY of these because I've found them to be frustrating and temperamental at best. Still a technology that needs improvement in what can be a noisy environment. Finally, I do have an "emergency" cellphone that I always have "on" while in the truck - it is how Ford dials 911 for you in the event of an accident if nothing else. Depending on cell coverage out West is a bit problematic in that you can never be "certain" when you will have coverage and when you wouldn't. Downloading maps ahead of time both takes time and planning and memory in the phone that (generally) I don't have - my cellphone is a cheapie since it doesn't take a $1000 phone to dial 911. Bill

Note that the 890 is on sale at $100 off at TechnoRV. It may be on sale elsewhere too. Bill

Richard - I've actually got two of the Garmin GPS devices with the latest being the 890. These are in addition to GPS being in each of our vehicles as they came from the factory and a cellphone GPS. Out of all of the above I prefer and rely on the 890 the most. Yes, I still carry and refer to paper maps but for "on the fly" directions plus all of the additional information that this unit provides, I find it hard to believe that I'll ever be without one in the future. On this Forum some time ago, I detailed a situation where my Garmin GPS was telling me to "take the next exit" and I thought that I knew better. About a half mile further down the road the traffic came to a stop and it was then that I realized what the Garmin was trying to tell me. As you mention, the 890 includes several "apps" that I've also used to find campgrounds, places to eat and things to do all of which can be used without cell service. I HIGHLY recommend both Garmin and the 890. Bill

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Do it once for the winter and forget it. I believe that This supply line for what would have been the regular toilet gets its water from the main supply just like all other lines in the Ollie as Rivernerd pointed out. Bill

Nice place you're living in. And, there sure is some pretty country out there. Welcome to Oliver! If there is anything that we can do to help you - just let us know. Bill

I don't have the composter, but, if I did, I'd do what you are suggesting the first time I winterized and then forget about it. My reasoning is that even though this line should be empty, you don't know if someone along the line has put water in there for some reason. Bill

Ask Monica?

Sure I tried it - but - I never inhaled! 😁 Bill

Glad you got you "odor" situation under control You do know that dawg claws and leather are not a good combination? Bill

Can you tell us where you got the switch - Amazon? Bill

I've got nothing for you on days 1 & 2 but for day three you might look into the Rock Springs Sweetwater Events Complex for overnight camping. If interested, call or email them prior to leaving to make sure that the first come first served camping area is available for the night(s) you will be there since sometimes a particular event will take most if not all the spaces. Also, if you like donuts as much as I do - don't miss Cowboy Donuts in Rock Springs. Its easy to get to off the Interstate and there is plenty of easy RV parking there. Bill

Don't know how much you need, how thick your edge is or how visible it is, but, something like THIS might work. Bill

Bill - From my experience with the Ford 3.5 liter twin turbo and from THIS up to date review of actual MPG, you might be a bit optimistic on what gas mileage you will receive. With my Ford I get right at 22mpg when doing 65 mph on the interstate not towing. When towing my Ollie I get between 11 and 13 mpg averaging out in the low 12's. Certainly the Tundra in the sighted review is still new/not broken in, but, I don't think that the mpg will change more than 1 gallon at the most. However, I really do hope that I'm wrong about this because I've got my eye on a 1794. Bill

With the looks of what you already have plus what looks to be fairly level ground slope on the exterior - if you have "set back" room it might just be easier (and not that much more money) to construct either a garage addition or an "awning" plus parking pad on the side of the existing structure. But, I'm guessing that you have already considered that option which may be against HOA or local rules. Bill

Obviously I was a bit confused on this gas tank issue. It appears that Toyota has reduced the size of the tank from 38 gallons in the previous Tundras down to 32.2 gallons in the 2022. Bill

That's great - thanks! Bill

I too am interested in the new Tundra. But, I viewed a Youtube vid this morning (I can't seem to find it right now though) that mentioned a couple of things that are at least of some concern. I don't think that you can get a large gas tank in it. There is no "assist" of any kind for getting in the bed of the truck - neither tailgate steps nor steps around the sides (anywhere). Both GM and Ford have variations of these and while I still have no difficulty getting into the bed, I've found that the tailgate step on my F-150 makes it easier particularly when carrying something. I agree with you that it appears that the upgraded engine is the way to go and I've also heard that these will not be available until mid to late Spring. There doesn't appear to be anything "wrong" with the base v6 but it does seem to be any better (or worse) than either the Ford or GM products. If I can locate the vid I saw this morning I'll come back and post it for you. Bill FOUND IT! Tundra Review

I believe that the article I referenced mentions that only the gassers are being talked about. However, the engine designations are cited in my post. Since I'm not intimate with these GM products I can not tell you for certain that all of them are gasoline engines. If I was considering a GM truck I'd be sure to ask. Good luck! Bill

Looks great! How were the biting bugs this time of year?

Be safe on the road both coming and going. After a spell of warm, dry weather it looks like it will be a bit damp and more seasonal for temps next week. However, I don't believe that there is anything "bad" (such as snow or heavy rain ) forecast at this point. Bill

Sure does look nice - inside and out. Now you know why it is so hard to explain to anyone who has not had the chance to work with the Oliver Company what it's like. Glad that you had a great time and I look forward to hearing even more about your Ollie as the years go by. Bill

Ghost - Hopefully one or more of the LE owners will chime in here shortly. I'm not exactly sure how tall SeaDawg's husband is but even though I don't think he is much over 6' I'm sure that they could give you some good advice. When I was first looking at molded fiberglass campers I looked at a Casita and while they are certainly much different than an Oliver I think that you might be able to get a hint of an answer by taking a look at one of them. Obviously this is not the same as looking at an Elite I but ..... Bill