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Again - I don't have a Truma, but, if I did I'm not sure that I'd turn that thing on until and unless I really did need hot water AND that hot water could not be supplied via heating it on the stove. With my memory and all of the other distractions that are out there I sure as heck would not want to walk away and come back to a pile of melted resin. Bill

She shows the water "disappearing" as it gets "combined chemically" with the Ethanol Shield. I don't find this unbelievable in that for years there have been products that you pour into your gas tank to rid the tank/gas of water. If you watch her video(s) she shows that the water settles to the bottom of the glass as it would in your tank and/or gas can. This means that it will stay there (for the most part) because water doesn't mix well with gas. This is where the Ethanol Shield comes in - it chemically combines with the water such that it is then drawn into the carburetor/engine so that it is burned during combustion. Make sense? As jd1923 points out, some products (like Sta-bil) really do not advertise that they do anything with water in the tank. They are products that primarily prevent gas from becoming "stale" very quickly and forming a "varnish". So, her comparison of Ethanol Shield versus Sta-bil is a bit unfair IMO. Bill

I'm not sure what I'd do if I were in this situation other than try to stay in very close contact with the folks in Oliver Service and I'm sure that I'd be just a frustrated as you must be. From what I know, Oliver is doing all it can - they simply can't get enough of the units quickly enough. Hopefully, Truma can get its production ramped up. Bill

Interesting video. I'm no chemist. While the video is interesting and seems to make sense are we really to believe that the folks at the other manufacturers of these gas stabilizers are all lying to us? Its a shame that in today's world we must question everything. What happened to plain and simple honesty? The 'easy" answer to that question is (of course) - money. 😪 Bill

I know nothing about LazyDays. However, a tour of the factory in Hohenwald will help you understand more exactly what you have in a camping trailer. If this visit to Hohenwald does fit into your schedule, I would strongly encourage you to do it. Besides the tour you will get a chance to meet Oliver personnel and get to know them. This might help you down the road when you have a question and/or need help - you will personally know who to call. Bill

I haven't followed this thread totally and if someone has mentioned Molykote 111 compound by DuPont I apologize. HERE is a video on the subject and I believe that it is available on Amazon HERE. I've not personally tried it on my blade valves and seals nor on my toilet seal. Bill

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Looks like it is a bit chilly there. Be safe! Bill

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Brag to me about how wonderful that AZ weather is during the middle of summer. Certainly weather is just one of the reasons that our trailers have wheels. Change is good for a number of reasons. Bill

Unfortunately, if you are camping in Yellowstone National Park, this is not allowed. Generators are not allowed and they consider a vehicle a generator when it is being used like this.😪 Bill

Sure do wish that you "Western" types would stop sending your cold this way. 70's last week and a predicted of very low 40's for today. I don't mind so much but it confuses the fish!🥶 Bill

Dibs! At the Rally?

Sure does look like the same stuff that is on mine too. If/when you replace it, be sure to clean, clean, clean the surface of the Oliver before going any further. Also, a nice low humidity, and warm to hot day when you can hold the new gasket in place for at least 24 hours would be advisable. Good luck! Bill

This very issue is what made me delay getting a ceramic coating in the first place. I had been told that once the first application had worn then the only way to get it renewed was to sand off the first application and start over. I thought that this just might lead to a "problem" down the road. In a rather casual conversation with the CGI guys a couple of years ago they advised me that the coating they used did not have to be totally removed in order to re-coat/re-fresh the finish. Bill

I believe that it is a shame that we have to be so surprised by a company that really does stand by its product. However, it is really refreshing to hear about those who do. Thanks for letting us know how these guys have treated you. Bill

J & J - Looks great! How refreshing to find four relatively young guys that are not afraid of a bit of hard work. Yes, I know that they charge a fairly high price for that work, but, I've paid more for less. I assume that you took some Pepsi with you? Bill

Don't most of them (spouses that is)?🤪

I doubt THAT very seriously. Bill

Yep - The Rally schedule historically has not been set/released until much later in the proceedings. However, with regards to past years - there is nothing happening at the Rally until after registration which doesn't start happening until after noon (or so) on Wednesday (April 30). On Thursday and Friday (May 1 & 2) there are usually morning seminars up in the main ballroom of the Lodge. It is possible that Saturday morning MIGHT be open and Sunday morning usually sees many owners head for home. Most afternoons and evenings are left open for visiting and vendor or owner presentations (usually in the vendor area and/or at the "beach pavilion"). Bill

Jay - Thanks for coming out into the light and WELCOME to both the Forum and the Family! Hope that you are going to join us at the annual Owner's Rally - see HERE for information. You will meet a bunch of us and see more ideas for your Ollie than you can handle. Let us know if we can be of help in any way. Bill

Absolutely agree - if you can find a place to recycle it. Around here THAT seems to be a problem.😪

Even in the rain these Ollies are good looking. I too had mine delivered in the rain and it was a muddy mess by the time I got south of Atlanta of an overnight on the way to Florida. Just could not stand it and did a quick wash before getting to bed for that night. Welcome to the Family! Hopefully you have spent a bit of time in the Oliver University (FOUND HERE). Let us know if we can help you in any way. Try to get to the Rally if you can. Be safe and enjoy the heck out of your new baby. Bill p.s. thanks for the info in your signature line - it helps us help you.

Short answer - yes, onto the ground. Longer answer - We live in a very wooded area and our general drainage from the roof and driveway is basically collected into two large catch basins which have their outlets well away from the house down in the woods. We have structured the outlets in such a way as to disperse this water over a fairly wide area so as to not cause erosion and/or drainage into a small nearby creek. With the water I used in flushing the fresh water and grey tank in the Spring, any anti-freeze is well diluted by the time it gets to these outlets. Of course, any flushing of the black tank goes directly into the waste water system of the house while the "main dump" of the black tank occurs prior to bringing the trailer home. Bill