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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

Either email of call Jason Essary ( jessary@olivertraveltrailers.com ). He can arrange to ship you one. Bill

Moutainoliver - I suspect that you have not received any replies to your last post because virtually any comments would be only a matter of opinion since I doubt that most of us have any testing equipment for these types of things. I would think that in theory you are correct, however, given the tolerances involved and the forces involved, at what point does the "tilt" you describe actually make a real world difference let alone actually sacrifice weight distribution versus anti-sway in any meaningful way? It is obvious (to me) that the Andersen does do what it is supposed to do with regards to weight distribution (and there is less noticeable "bounce" or "porpoiseing" as compared to previous weight distribution systems that I've used) since it is easy to measure the effect of the distribution. But since I've never been able to get the Oliver to sway (with or without the Andersen) I really can't tell how well the anti-sway part of the system works or even if it works at all. When I had the "old" Andersen I replaced the friction cone three times trying to get it to stop making noise. Each time I inspected the old friction cone I removed and while there was some dirt (as has been reported by others) there were no signs of wear or distortion in either the cone or the ball sleeve or housing. Maybe I simply had not used it long enough for this type of distortion to be noticeable or maybe my eye just didn't see it (certainly I didn't measure for it). Bottom line is that I suspect that Overland is correct in his comments about finding the limits of the departure angle - the frame would bend or the welds (either on the Oliver or the brackets that hold the Andersen to the frame to the Oliver) would break/bend before the ball cone or Andersen housing would give way. Again, as Overland comments, a worthy experiment - as long it is with someone else's Oliver and not mine. Bill

Now that almost all of the snow has melted its time to relax----- https://news.orvis.com/moment-of-chill?j=296600&sfmc_sub=13877534&l=353_HTML&u=95700905&mid=7236729&jb=864&cm_mmc=orvisemail-_-spm-_-18_12_21_branding-_-button_link&adv=619770&et_cid=296600&et_rid=211315 Merry Christmas! Bill

John - Like Mike, I too was advised to put a couple of drops of light oil around the "cone". In fact, Andersen even sent me a sample bottle of Boeshield "T-9" to try before I finally gave up and got the "new" Andersen. I was told by Andersen's Oliver rep that they use the "T-9" during assembly and it wouldn't have any noticeable effect on the anti-sway properties of the hitch. That doesn't calculate well in my brain, but, with anti-sway on my truck plus the "new" Andersen I simply don't worry about it anymore. Bill

"New" Andersen would only be understood by those of us that have had it for over two or three years. The "old" Andersen looked to be not much different, but, the angle of the "cone" on the hitch ball was different and (for some) would cause the assembly to make a bunch of noise. Andersen redesigned this and now only sells this "new" design. I've not heard any complaints about it since the redesign. Bill

Isn't there a rule that states that the person who first has the idea is the person that gets to design and install the idea? Sounds like a busy winter for FrankC to me. Bill p.s. While I understand the problem, there hasn't been a single instance in the last four years where I've felt I was anywhere near an angle that would require me to do anything with the Andersen. Once I got the "new" Andersen it has performed without any issues at all and is quiet too.

Nice find, MJ - that is even cheaper than the equivalent at Harbor Freight ( https://www.harborfreight.com/electrical-receptacle-tester-with-gfci-diagnosis-63929.html ) Bill

Boy, would I ever love to see that! Ever notice just how nice the Oliver's clean and curvy lines match with rugged rocks? They really do make for a nice combination. Bill

Bill - What did it cost you for the airplane that did the sky writing? Bill

Actually, the Zero G is the hose that I mentioned above. After seeing reviews I bought it because it is very easy to store as compared to a regular hose. Sure does make for a fun afternoon trying to get that thing back into the container it came in! Bill

For what its worth, I keep my inverter OFF except for when I specifically need to - primarily to power the microwave for popcorn. This is because even when the inverter is not being used but is in the ON position, it will draw a bit of power. There is no reason to "waste" this power (read battery resources) if there is no immediately need for 110 volts. Bill

Once again Richie and Jason work their magic.