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Well, the south area just reopened this past year, so, it is new. However, there is more grass and "open" spaces on the north end. In either case, try to make reservations as far in advance as you can - at least for the months of April through October. There are plenty of hiking trails and since it is a gated State Park the traffic is light - particularly before 10am and after 5pm - with plenty to roads to ride (some closed to traffic too). I know that there are a few sites on the north end that have sewer at the site - I don't know about that for the south end. There is a very nice dump station just as you exit the north end. Bill

Darryl, In that case be sure not to miss Huntington Beach State Park. It is closer to Wilmington. If you go, plan to spend a day right across highway 17 at Brookgreen Gardens. Bill

Frank - I use two runners for that area. When it is time to "clean", it sure is a bunch easier to roll up one of those shorter ones at a time and shake it out as opposed to wrestling with one long one. Also, since more or your "dirt" will be at the front near the door, I chose to add a third "runner" just for the area from the door to the seat near the bath and keep the other two even shorter. Obviously this allows me to take up the door mat more often without having to move the others. Finally, the one in the "bedroom" is nice and soft, the one in the "kitchen" is easily cleaned (think spills here) and the one by the door is "all weather". Bill

Heck - I'd even actually pay (not much) to see Bugeyedriver get out that window. As an "old" pilot I'm sure that he could do it, but, I'm also sure that it would be worth a laugh or two. On the other hand - given the right amount and direction of wind, I'd bet that there is a possibility that Bosker just might fly with those ears of his. Bill

http://olivertraveltrailers.com/topic/fire/ I like the idea of getting out FIRST, but if you are in a position of even the slightest indecision then another extinguisher just might be of help. Bill

https://www.youtube.com/embed/B2AEkfjc6-o?feature=player_detailpage Bill

Frank - GREAT! Look forward to meeting you. It really is a nice park. Be safe on the journey. Bill

Stan - A cheaper and somewhat elegant solution to the frosted glass in the door is: https://www.amazon.com/CloZures-Controls-Privacy-Outside-fingertip/dp/B07FDKJFHD/ref=sr_1_14?ie=UTF8&qid=1547156425&sr=8-14&keywords=RV+door+shade A number of owners have already done this one and I'm thinking about it. Bill p.s. keep you head down - I understand that some snow is headed your way for this weekend.

I'll need to check my supply, but, if I still have enough "tint" material left I'll bring it to the Owner's Rally in May and Mike & Carol will have it available during their presentation. Bill

Questions - What rubber was used on the bottom and how did you attach the rubber to the wood? Also, did you determine the angle of the cut via measuring, an existing chock, guessing, looking at your truck tires, or ???? Any idea of what that angle is? Did you think of making the face of the chock "cupped" for the radius of the tire? Did you put a coat of poly on these chock to help prevent water retention? Bill

I like how you think on that zero cost thing. And, it uses "scrap" that was probably just hanging around the shop anyway. I keep two chocks for each side roped together. Obviously, the rope makes it easy to remove the chock from the wheel, but, having the two roped together means that you can simply get both done at the same time. And, if it has been raining, the rope is probably drier and/or cleaner than the individual chocks would be. Bill

Virtually always open when stopped except for those cold nights. I did put a curtain on it for a bit more privacy and I placed "tint" film on it so that the "look" from the exterior was the same as the other windows. For moisture control and ventilation it can't be beat. Bill

Overland - Exactly what did you use for the vinyl on the back of the doors? How did you get the vinyl to stick - spray glue, contact cement? Or, did you just use "Contact" paper to start with? I'm thinking about covering the back of my mirrored doors with clear "Contact" paper. Guess I could use a patterned "paper" but I happen to have some clear on hand that I've been using for laminating. Bill

p.s. I do have one of those "electric swatters". If you have any doubt as to what they do - just go ahead and turn it on and touch the swatter. Don't ask me how I know this! It probably takes a rather perverse sense of humor, but, there is something about seeing and hearing a mosquito meet her maker on that little swatter thing. Rather get the mosquito than the mosquito get me. Actually, while camped on the South Carolina beach this past summer, we apparently set up our small Clam shelter over a "nest" of hatching moths. The first ten minutes or so were spent wildly batting these little suckers into the afterlife. Perhaps "Mothra" is now out there somewhere looking for me. Bill

I changed out my screens to "no see um" type screens: https://www.amazon.com/Mosquito-No-see-um-Netting-Skeeta-Yards/dp/B008TKL214/ref=sr_1_8?ie=UTF8&qid=1546624942&sr=8-8&keywords=no+see+um+screen This product can be purchased at most Lowe's, Home Depot's, Ace's. etc. Next, I simply don't use many (if any at all) lights at night. I do like Overland's idea but, like John, hate the idea of lighting the campsite. Bill

I've only watched about twenty minutes of this, but, I've already learned a bunch more than I knew. Nice job by Phil and the camera work. Bill

Hobo - There are several owners that have installed a safe in the Oliver - utilizing one or more of the "hidden" areas. Given that this is a subject that these people just might not want to highly publicize, I'd keep an eye on my "private message" area for replies. Bill

Try this for a discussion on the EZE Gutter - http://olivertraveltrailers.com/topic/eze-rv-gutters/ Since the last post relative to my EZE gutters I have had two of the gutter ends come loose. Interestingly the problem was NOT where the 3M tape was bonded to the Oliver, but, the 3M tape came loose from the gutter material. I simply took a bit of a clear sealer/glue (E3000 is the brand that I used) and re-stuck the loose ends. During my 6,000 mile Idaho trip this past summer where temps reached over 108 degrees, all now remains firmly stuck. And, there is still no discoloration of the gutter material - they continue to look exactly like they were on the day I installed them. Bill

Mingy - As per Sherry's suggestion on the gutters - https://www.amazon.com/RV-Gutter-Ultra-White-UW025004/dp/B00LE0CC24/ref=sr_1_8?ie=UTF8&qid=1546265260&sr=8-8&keywords=rv+gutter If you decide to get this product there are a couple of reviews of it here on the Forum. Remember to clean, clean and clean again before applying and (if you can) only apply it when you know the temperatures will be warm - above 80 is very nice. Bil

Thanks and the same to you! However, it appears to me that someone is working WAY too hard. Everyone - be careful out there for the New Year. Bill

Kathryn & Chad - As I recall, you two are just down the mountain from us. This is great news and I'm happy for you. In the past there have been a number of threads concerning allergies and ways to reduce or limit things that cause them. Have fun over the winter looking for them. And, as Mike says, ask away. A nice September/October cruise with your new Ollie down the Natchez Trace would be a wonderful way to get acquainted. Bill

Hard lesson learned on the propane tanks but glad it was nothing more serious. With regards to the Mr. Buddy - I wouldn't give up on them. They are highly rated and it is ALWAYS nice to have backup heat. Bill

mdernier - Got you moved! Bill

Strange with the Mr. Buddy - I've used mine for over ten years without a single problem. I assume that you are running it from the little one pound propane tanks? Bill

Duane - Take a look at the tread - "Microwave Popped a Circuit …" for an explanation of what this plug does. That should help you decide as to using it or not using it with your generator. Bill