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Nice! That makes Blodgett Camp look like the Garden of Eden. Bill

Ray - If you think that the tour you got was impressive - if you are ever anywhere near Hohenwald, TN, be sure to take a factory tour. Even the things you can't normally see are done right with the appropriate materials. Are these Olivers perfect? The answer depends on who and what you ask. Can there be improvements - each year the Oliver company makes some. But, then again, I drank the Kool-Aid and wrote that check because I was/am convinced that the Oliver is the best camping trailer on the market for the kind of camping I prefer to do. Thanks for your kind words. Its always great the hear from knowledgable people who just might come from a different perspective. Bill

I've had both the Equalizer and (presently) the Andersen. Hands down the Andersen is the better system. Both re-distribute weight and both provide a measure of sway control - not that this feature is really needed with the Oliver. My Andersen is absolutely silent versus the Equalizer that simply can not be made to be silent without putting grease on the bars which basically defeats the anti-sway function. The Andersen (via those red bushings) provides some "shock absorbsion" or dampening where the Equalizer actually adds to this problem given the design of the "spring" bars. Finally, the Andersen (in my opinion) looks way cooler and (once you figure it out or really pay attention to the youtube vids) the Andersen is easier to use. I have alsolutely no regrets with the Andersen.While I never tried to fit the Equalizer on the Oliver, I've always been told that t would not work without some modification of the fiberglass. Bill

Yep, friends simply don't seem to believe me when I tell them how bad the cell service is in this area of the country. Unfortunately there is presently a relatively small forest fire over near Bannack. Up until the past ten days or so there has been well above average rainbut a lightening strike caused the Bannack fire which is 20% contained but "only" about 160 acres.

OK, just can't stand it. Unfortunately wifi and cell is so bad in Dillon, MT that I can't attach a picture but after three weeks south and east of Hamilton, MT in the high country I am presently camped right on the banks of the Beaverhead River. Tomorrow I will hit it looking for that 20 inch brown trout that (from all reports) lives here. I'm really not all that far from Steve & Tali! Bill

I'm on the road now and can't measure mine. However between the two I'd go bigger. I've had cheapies (relatively speaking) from Camco that have lasted ten years. I've also used ones Calmark that were very nice and I could throw them in the washer. Bill

"Normal" is 6 threads showing. I went to 7 and was told by an Anderson rep that was too tight. When straight and level the chains should barely give when stepped on with moderate pressurepressure.

You can always plead your case directly to Scott Oliver. Good luck! Bill

The snap ring is what holds the ball shaft in the housing. Last summer when I visited them I showed my simple rubber damn that I put over the ball to help keep moisture out of the assembly. Theirs is much more complicated but mine seems to work. Bill

And, the purpose of the black ring at the top near the ball is? Is there a snap ring on the bottom of the ball shaft. Bill

Mike put me on to the hitch vice a year ago and it has worked much better than the things I used before- thanks Mike! Bill

Jitters- Check everything you can find. Most (if all) half ton trucks "require" a wd hitch. Even with figures at or exceeding yours on my f-150 there is a little sticker on the hitch assembly that says a wd is required for hitch ball weights over 500 pounds. If you value your warranty and are concerned about possible liability issues make certain none is required. Bill

I agree with Steve but if they give you any trouble don't forget your Oliver warranty. Bill

I don't have a generator but I stayed at a Holiday Inn last night. One of those Hondas will run the ait but I would only put it in econ mode after the initial start since you have the microair. Bill

<p style="text-align: left;">never seen one with screws. Both old and new have a spring clip at base of ball shaft for retention in the housing.</p> Bill

Kim & Travis- I am the guy that eas pulling out of the Oliver plant just as you got there for a repair. Hope it went well for you. Bill

OTT has not Delivered any of the old style since Anderson did the switch to the new model - 2 or so years ago Bill

I repeat - nope you're good which means - you do not have to cut or remove any fiberglass to install the Anderson hitch Bill

Nope you're good. Watch YouTube video. You can place brackets in normal position on outside frame rails or on as center as JD did. Bill

Moss don't grow on these tires. Already in Montana - staying in a very nice commercial campground tonight within site of Custers LAST moments on earth. Will be fishing tomorrow afternoon. Hope Duke, Chris and the pups find me. Bill

I'm on the road now so this will be short. I was one of the first to change. Ball taper is different but doesn't show on pics very well. Whale tail attachment is also different and a great improvement. Cost is/was $100. I've not heard one peep out of the new one in about 25,000 miles. Bill

You can tell people until there are no words left and still the reaction is - seeing is believing! Welcome to our ( and now your ) world! Bill

I just try to flash them!

In addition, Cedarforks did some really nice schematics of the plumbing system. You might want to PM him in this regard. Bill

"Since you always carry your phone" Really? Sure must have a long cord in order to reach that far! Seriously - I do carry a prepaid Tracfone that I only use for emergencies and, yes, I do have that "swiss army knife" app which includes a bubble level. But, with the little levels stuck on the side of the camper I don't have to be getting out that phone and getting it in the same spot that I use to leveling each time - I simply just look at the level that is already there. Sometimes simple is actually better. Bill