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I don't think that this was the question you were asking, but, be aware that for (at least) some places - like Yellowstone NP running a vehicle in order to charge a battery is considered exactly the same as running a generator. Therefore, if generators are not allowed then charging via a vehicle isn't either. Bill

Yep - certainly not the first time I've tried to be humorous and have been called on it. Obviously, if one would not want something done to them then just why would they even consider doing it to someone (or something) else? Nature and all animals (to include the human kind) deserve to be treated with kindness and respect. I sure wouldn't appreciate it if one (or more) of those ground squirrels decided to pipe their "grey water" into my Ollie . Bill

Glad to hear that you will be joining us! Bring bikes (if you have them), a good pair of walking shoes, and a camera. It really is a very nice facility and with all the Olivers to look at plus the seminars to attend, you will have a very full number of days. I'll try to make it a point to stop by and say hello. Bill

Is this screen room for the Dometic what you were thinking about? https://www.dometic.com/en-us/us/products/climate/rv-awnings/rv-awning-accessories/dometic-veranda-room-_-164343 Bill

My shower tent has a floor in it with mesh drain all around. I use it for both the shower (along with a solar shower bag) and for a toilet (using "double doodie" bags). Allowing grey water to disperse on the ground is even allowable in some of the campgrounds in Yellowstone and affords some privacy and keeps the bugs at bay. The shower tent I have was purchased at WalMart about thirty years ago and will soon need replaced. WalMart still carries them for about $45. Using a solar shower bag is a great way to save on propane too. In all cases - if you are not sure about dumping grey water on the ground - ASK prior to doing it. Bill

Please don't tell PETA on me, but, when boondocking out West I'll find a ground squirrel hole, place my "grey water hose" into it and open the valve to dump my grey water. Perhaps the squirrel doesn't like it but the plants enjoy the moisture. On the other hand, the ground squirrels tend to give me dirty looks. Bill

ScubaRx has a screen porch that he attaches to his Oliver. Perhaps he will chime in with some details for you. Bill

That thread is "Where's Ollie" and it is now here! Bill

I'm one of the ones that suggested extending the EZ Gutter down the sides of the windows. There is noting wrong with what FrankC did but probably half way down the sides would more than do the trick. On the other hand - if any of the gutter lifts, the easy fix is to use a product called "E-6000"to re-stick it. Bill

Mine is in the bed of the truck usually propped up on its side. I've never had one hint of a leak - but - I really don't use it very often either. Bill

The Oliver Travel Trailer Company is unlike ANY other company with whom I've ever dealt. They are honest, hard working and go above and beyond in trying to help when things go wrong. Unfortunately, these words are so hard to believe until you experience this kind of service for yourself. Only then will you really understand what has ben meant by many of us welcoming you to the "family". Bill

Ouch! And, that looks like one of those "cheap" chairs too. Bill

I've always wondered why I felt the need to eat a danish while I communicated via Bluetooth. Now I know. Thanks David. Bill

Probably not that big check but I'd bet you'd look great in an Oliver golf shirt. Bill

It looks to me like you two (Patriot and Katanapilot) will be coming down the production line together. Congrates! Bill

Certainly it was MY pleasure to show David and Kathy "Twist". Again, WELCOME TO THE FAMILY! Bill

Thanks Maverick for posting since observations from the owner of a specific vehicle are usually better than from someone that doesn't have first hand experience. Having said that, I believe that all of the current late model 1/2 ton trucks in the USA can make good tow vehicles for the Oliver II. To be within the manufacturers recommendations, all require a weight distribution hitch for the big Oliver. And, as has been discussed on the Forum previously, one should be careful of the payload being carried in the truck. Even though I currently am driving a Ford, I really do not have a brand loyalty. For me, the decision on which truck I own comes down to which truck do I feel currently (at the time of purchase) has the best price and features to do what I want it to do. I've found that given how competitive the 1/2 ton market is in the past number of years, if your "preferred" manufacturer doesn't presently have what you are looking for then (if you can) wait a year and they will not only catch up to the competition but probably surpass them. Bill

For what its worth: I'm hull 117 and most of my 90 degree elbows are plastic. Even though I've never had a problem I do carry two three foot sections of pex, two 90 degree shark bite elbows and two shark bite straight connectors just in case. The current Oliver production system is not only more robust but I'm guessing that it saves a little money in the construction too. On the left side of the picture, note the fresh water tank mod (where the white pipe joins the blue pipe in the foreground) that was done by the Service guys and they used the "sweeping" bends for the 90 degree to the tank. Bill

With all the expensive electronic equipment onboard most Ollies it is good that the surge protector is now standard equipment. I'm not sure where the electronic readout for the protector is placed. But, if you are sensitive to light (flashing or otherwise) make sure that the readout is in a place that hides that flashing screen from view while still being easily accessible so you can read the codes that it displays. I'd have mine placed inside the first overhead cabinet right on the pantry wall. In this location all one has to do is lower the cabinet door and you can see the readout from the entrance door - assuming that you have not filled that cabinet so full as to block the view of the readout. Bill

See above posts from the beginning - It appears that Oliver didn't have much choice - at least on the tires. Bill

Back when Oliver had the 4 Trojan lead acid batteries as "standard" with the solar package I decided to get those versus the AGM's. Plus I got the Trojan watering system. This watering system has worked very well and makes that project extremely easy. However, in hind sight I wish that I had simply ordered the AGM's - the total cost would have been about the same and the extra amp hours that the lead acid's have given me were really not needed. I've never been below 82% full on my batteries! So - particularly since you are "bad about keeping them watered" plus my experience I would simply go with the lead acid's. Regarding the Brightway's - I have no experience. I'd love to get lithium batteries but I'm going to wait until my Trojan's die before seriously going down that road. Bill

djpinaz - Drop Matt Duncan an email at - mduncan@olivertechnologies.com - I'm sure that he will be able to help you get your hull # plate. Bill

Maverick - You'll like that Grizzly campground - clean, nice showers, nice people. Hopefully you will get a spot over in the southeast corner in that it backs up to NFS land and you can take a hike, walk the dog, and its a bit quieter over there. However, there really isn't a bad spot in the entire place. If you get bored with YNP or are looking for something a bit different then take a look at driving north/northwest to the Hebgen/Quake lake area. Last year in taking a short hike out of the Cabin Creek campground there was a mother griz and her two very cute cubs climbing the west side of the canyon not 50 yards up the trail from the campground. There is a decent laundry in town with free WiFi and the coffee shop right across from the larger of the two grocery stores has good pastries and coffee. Bill

I believe it is 1/2 inch.

Welcome! There sure are a bunch of us here on the Forum that are jealous of how close you are to Hohenwald. Since you are getting your Ollie in April, you will be seasoned veterans by the time the Owner's Rally rolls around in mid May. Certainly you should have a bunch of questions for the presenters at the seminars and for the rest of us around the grounds. It really is a good time in a very nice location. In the meantime - let us know if we can help. Bill