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Yep - same one. It even comes out of the box with what appear to be little "rubber" inserts that are supposed to prevent it from sliding out once that thumb screw is tightened. But - mind my words. Or, perhaps it is only the Volvo's that are that slippery?🤪

Yes - very dry.

Not too sure about bath towels - I keep three extra rolls of tp in that space. Bill

On our Volvo XC70 we used one of those CD slot mounting adaptors. It worked well except that on a long trip or a trip over rough roads the adaptor would eventually work itself out of the CD slot and the unit would fall to the floor. To fix this issue I "smeared" some E6000 (Shoe Goo would work too) on the parts that came into contact with the upper and lower slots of the CD. It doesn't take much - just something to help improve the grip. Bill

I don't remember the size of the bath cubbie off the top of my head, but, even if they fit it would not be useful. When the door to that space is opened, there is room for storage to the right of the door. With these storage units in there you would not be able to access that space without taking them out. And, obviously, if you slide these to the right, you would not be able to open the drawers. Bill

NCeagle - After rotator cuff surgery a number of years ago, I've been using these or bands at least three times a week. I too carry them when camping but must confess that I have succumbed to the siren call of the adult beverage after a day of fishing versus putting in the half hour (or so) of exercise. That is a decent price for the entire outfit. Unfortunately, it is usually one of the bands wears out before the others and then it is sometimes difficult to replace just that single one. Bill

As a kid my Dad and I went to Edisto and the surrounding area fairly often. Absolutely no one was there and I was a fierce pirate 🏝️. Things have changed but it is still a very nice beach. Have fun! Bill

Look at it this way - you had a built in level! 😁

I've got one of those "bed rugs" in my F-150 and it is great. I don't know the exact weight but its light. I'd guess around 10 pounds or so. When I bought it I thought that keeping it clean just might be an issue but it is really easy to power wash. If you go this route, be sure to also consider the "rug" for the tailgate. Bill

In someone's immortal words, "you go girl"! Ya got a dog, ya got a truck and soon you'll have an Oliver. What more does one need? Bill

I've had no problems with the outdoor shower on my Oliver. But, I did have one develop a leak in a camper I owned previously. Indeed, the plastic "feeder tube" or "mixer" area of that shower had cracked thus requiring a total replacement. If you decide that you are going to replace the unit you might want to give Jason in Service a call, asking what price he'd charge for the unit. Bill

Flyfisher - Thanks for the info! My plan would be to approach Buffalo from the south and after a few days in that area I'll head due west towards Meeteese. So, I doubt if I'll venture up towards Sheridan. Your recommendation for Deer Park Campground is helpful in that I will probably need to fill my fresh water tank and possibly dump before hitting the boonies. I rarely fish "still water" unless I feel like looking for bank cruisers early or late in the day. But, usually where there are lakes there will be small streams coming into or going out of them that people overlook. Bill

Thanks, John. Its been a few years since I've fished the area around Lander. These days unless you are willing to don the backpack the crowds are simply too much. The Sinks Canyon area is beyond ridiculous on the weekends and even during the week it is a bit silly. This past summer I was camped just outside Dubois and one of my neighbors was from Lander while the other neighbor was from Jackson. Both said that they were trying to get away from the crowds. Bill

Anyone out there that has either camped or fished in the area just west of Buffalo, WY? In thinking about my 2021 fishing trip out west I realized that I had never been due north of Casper and have heard that there was some good fishing without the crowds in the Buffalo area. Certainly there are a number of campgrounds and streams just west of Buffalo but if anyone has actually been there any information would be appreciated. Bill p.s. I prefer small to mid-sized streams with a bunch of trout and no people. Of course, boondocking is always interesting.

I can't really help very much regarding your trip but I'm sorry that you lost your Marley. This should be one heck of a trip with what is basically a new puppy. Bill

Your October 6" snowfall equals the average amount of snow we get for an entire Winter. Of course western NC also has these microclimate effects you talk about and if we need snow for some reason (like cross-country skiing ) we can drive 17 miles to get from 2500 feet elevation to a little over 6000 and get all the snow we want for most of the winter. Bill

Remember how I talked about (way back at the top of this thread) getting climate data as one of the things to consider when choosing a place to live. Well, my search of that data produced exactly two areas of the country that had the kind of climate we wanted - the PNW and a small area generally located in Western North Carolina (there is a little bit of it in extreme north west South Carolina and north east Georgia). In both of these areas one of the main detractions is the amount of rain. Not surprisingly, both have mountains that interact with coastal fronts and general weather patterns. Bill

A major water leak will be obvious when water starts coming out of the scupper holes in the bottom of the Oliver (those are the little silver metal things on the bottom that "open" towards the bumper). Minor water leaks are a bit more difficult to find. Every now and then I simply run my hand over virtually any "floor" between the hulls that I can reach. If I feel dampness - I investigate further. Bill

After my wife and I retired we started looking for a place to "settle". With so many choices we found that we were going around in circles. So, we decided to re-start the whole process by each making up a list of things that were important to each of us individually and then get back together, compare those lists with the intent of prioritizing the choices we were making. Since fairly high on each of our lists was a four season climate without hot summers or cold winters we next went to the computer to search climate data and that led us to fairly narrow regions of the country that satisfied that demand. Then we looked within those regions for areas that possibly had the other items on the list - recreation, church, cultural activities, a college, nearby medical facilities, nearby grocery, nearby hardware/lumber, etc. This further narrowed down the possible choices such that we got in a car/plane (no Ollie at that time) and took a look at the areas we had identified. During that process we stumbled on the small town where we currently reside. Long story short - first take your heart out of the equation and approach the problem systematically. Most places around this great country of ours have neighborhoods that are fairly similar to each other but it is the weather that you will have to contend with each and every day. That rural place may seem great but a drive of an hour to get a quart of milk or loaf of bread will get very tiring after awhile. You may only go to the baseball game once a year or to the movies a couple times a year or to a concert or to a ...., but, living in a place without those facilities removes your choice of going which just may be unacceptable - or may be just what your looking for. Finally, do not overlook the availability of medical treatment. Yes, these days you can be medevacked fairly quickly from one place to another. But first you must be stabilized enough in order to be on a chopper. As you get older this becomes more and more important. Bill

Sorry - I guess I needed to be a bit more specific. The negative cable from your battery that goes back into the Oliver from the battery compartment is the one I'm talking about. Bill

Yes - prior to my Oliver I had several other brands. In using the compressed air "blow out" method "carefully" I found a broken exterior shower and a broken check valve. Note that our winter here in western NC really aren't too bad with temps rarely dipping below 20 degrees and even then not for long. But, it happened anyway which is why I now only use RV antifreeze for winterization. By "fresh water tank" I assume that you do not mean either the grey or black tanks but really do mean the fresh water tank. To properly winterize all areas of the Oliver, one of the steps is to use a hand pump to put a small amount of antifreeze in the fresh water intake, the city water intake and the black tank flush intake. In turn when one de-winterizes that small amount of antifreeze would wind up in the fresh water tank. However, after sitting in storage for even a small amount of time (4 plus weeks) I'd flush and sanitize my fresh water tank as a matter of course. This activity would flush that small amount of antifreeze out of the system. The hose included is 25 feet and is drinking water safe. But, I do not specifically know if it is BPA free. Unless Oliver has changed the assortment - a Water Bandit is NOT included. I'd call my Sales Rep for a full list of what is included for your specific Oliver. Hope this helps you. Bill

Just the one that goes back into the Ollie would be the safest. Bill

By the look of that lawn I'd guess that someone gets the blessing of having to clean up all of those leaves under that beautiful maple tree? 😉 Bill

Somewhere on the interior of your Oliver - usually it is right above the door on the interior - there is a yellow decal that has all of the weight information for your particular Oliver. Bill

SherMica - Your Oliver sales rep can tell you exactly how high your hitch ball should be prior to pickup. Bill