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This looks even "cooler" in person!

Sherry & Patty - Welcome! February will be here before you know it. Bill

And, the last I heard - parking in DC is way expensive.

DavidS - You were never in the military I'd guess. At least in the Army this was fairly normal "speak". edit: oops! missed the steaks part which certainly isn't military.😒

Yep - that is what makes them go around those big rocks 😆

Apparently I'm with the "low rent" crowd in that THESE Guys are a bunch easier to replace and are also available at WalMart. With those high priced models I'd feel as though I'd have to polish and clean them. 😁. Of course, while driving these puppies into hard ground and you hit a big rock, the result on that plastic hammer could be a bit bad 😁. Bill

You da man - but I warned ya 😝

Fargoman - Yes, under "normal" circumstances they do fit between the tires without modification. However, I've had a couple of occasions where the Andersens have been a bit tight. So, I either simply kicked them out or took my rubber mallet and gave them a couple of quick tapes. Mind you that this has happened only a couple of times in over five years. Bill

John - Good to hear from you - as usual! Just thinking about you the other day - you might remember that you kindly bequeathed your old microwave to me low those many years ago. Well, that poor thing sat in my workshop under a cover until about two weeks ago. While doing some wiring in the kitchen cubbie right above my microwave I noticed that the frame around the microwave was a bit out of joint. Upon further investigation I found out that the front two "feet" on the microwave had broken (due to over-flexing of the thin sheet metal to which they were attached). Not to worry - I've got Raspy's microwave that I can use as a simple swap! Nope - I quickly found out that one of the front feet of yours had also broken AND you (like me) had not had the benefit of a brace at the top of the unit that attaches it (basically) to the underside of the wood that surrounds it. So, I then noticed that you had drilled four holes in the frame, probably assuming that this would be enough to hold the microwave in place. I'm assuming that once you found out that this didn't work you simply decided that you really didn't need that bad boy and converted the space into a liquor cabinet 😁. In studying your old microwave and taking some measurements (without having to carry mine back and forth from the storage yard where the Ollie is located) I found out that by using the brace mentioned above plus supporting the bottom with a 5/8 inch thick board AND drilling two holes in the frame at the center points, ALL of the microwave movement is now eliminated. Thanks once again for passing your microwave along instead of simply throwing it out. It really did help in finding the solution and saved me a bunch of time in figuring it out too. Bill

K & T - Glad that you are here and joining the Family. Given that you are not "newbies" your learning curve should be a lot less steep. However, there is a bunch here for you to read which will make your delivery a bunch smoother. Let us know if we can help and keep those pics coming! Bill

Nice - I've used a similar setup for drying fishing waders. Bill

Mattnan - You might want to PM Patriot. I believe that he has one of these service scheduled for completion over the next couple of months. Bill

So - now we know. Can I ask - what is the bar on the side of your Ollie? Bill

I'd like to add to DavidS' comments - which are spot on - in that even if there are no "regular" dumpsites available, with the smaller tote you can always simply use a regular toilet. Of course this assumes that you can lift the tote and that is just another reason to go small.🙂 Bill

Once again - I'm jealous! Bill

While you're there and if you haven't done it already, you might want to consider making a "tether" for that cover so that you don't lose it. There have been a number of these on the Forum over the years but they all use a thin rope or chain of some sort attached to the center of the cover via a small screw. The other end is attached inside the "dog house" tank cover with another screw. This prevents you from ever losing that cover. Bill p.s. (edit) see THIS thread for ideas

No problem and you're welcome. For what its worth, over the winter I purchased one of THESE for the couch. I got mine at the local WalMart for under $16.00. I'm thinking that I can eliminate a throw pillow or two and get a touch more comfortable for reading and/or lounging. Bill

Sure do hope that "A" liner deal has some weep holes in it. I assume that you are talking about the bathroom vent. And, I assume that you are wanting to create a "cross breeze" of sorts by leaving both the bathroom vent and the Max Aire vent open at the same time? Certainly a fairing of sorts would not be too difficult to fabricate. But to make it look nice might be another story. Bill

As with most RV's - getting a proper tow vehicle is key to an enjoyable towing experience. Certainly there is a fair amount of discussion on that topic here and elsewhere. Good luck! Bill

When I ordered my Ollie I had always intended for the street side to be a couch - not a bed. When I saw that this bed extension had been installed I called Anita and said that I wanted it removed prior to delivery. Anita said that I should give that decision some thought in that with the extra seating cushions that I have ordered plus a few throw pillows this area could still be a nice couch, plus, by removing the back cushions and the throw pillows it would still be a nice bed. After some further thought and discussion I told Anita that I'd give it a try. Sure am glad that I listened to her - even though my wife is small, the extra room is welcomed by her and the occasional fishing buddy that tags along. In addition, the extra room makes lounging there a bit more comfortable too. Bill

I've got the EEZ TPMS and have had no issues in the last five years. Technomadia on their YouTube channel rate it highly too. No matter which TPMS system you purchase, strongly consider getting 6 sensors - 4 for the Ollie, 1 for the Ollie spare tire and 1 for the tow vehicle spare tire. Of course this assumes that the TV already has TPMS from the factory - if not then get 10 sensors. Bill

And a "Hi" back to you and glad that you are with us. Let us know if there is anything that we can do to make your "one day" actually happen. Bill

GJ - I know that Patriot is presently a bit "busy", so, it might take him a few days to get back to you on this. Bill

I too picked up my Ollie in February. Just keep an eye on the weather and make adjustments if necessary. The "normal" weather in Hohenwald isn't really that bad in February (not counting one week of this year) and the roads are a bit less crowded for taking your new arrival home. Unfortunately for most of us - February will be here before you know it 😃. Until then you have a great chance to give Phil a hard time (please) and to read virtually everything in the Oliver University and here on the regular Forum. Let us know if you have questions! Welcome! Bill

And a concrete pad too! How many pads do they have? Wine any good? Bill