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Nope - no trimming necessary. However, it is a fairly snug fit. Really not bad except for when it is time to leave camp. One must be a bit careful to back off the levelers far enough so that you can remove them from under the wheels, but, not back off so far that the leveler in between the wheels gets "trapped". Bill

One of my favorite Roseanne Cash songs!

I'm guessing that these Andersen's are a bit lighter than wood - but at that price I think that I'll take the chance with termites. On the other hand, the Andersen ramps are great!

Major chops to each person above! This is a great example of what Oliver people and this Forum are all about. Charitable, concerned about others and willing to share information. Wouldn't it be nice if the rest of the world worked this way? Bill

OK everyone, you are driving me crazy! So little time to listen to all this good stuff. This is still one of my favorites - shame she had to die at so early of an age. Bill

Wade - The answer to your question is simple - go take a physical look at both and make your decision. Obviously most of the people on this Forum chose the Oliver and we think that you will too for the same rational reasons we did. Enjoy the ride! Bill

George - Rock damage - I believe that you are correct regarding John's solution, but then again, not many owners are doing what John is doing. There are a number of threads on the Forum regarding both temporary and more permanent solutions to this problem. Mattress upgrade - Since my Oliver is a 2016 model I do not have the current or even any aftermarket mattress upgrades. However, I did get the mattress upgrade that was available at the time directly from Oliver just for one side (twin bed model). While the standard cushions are adequate for a week or so, I'm very happy that I got the upgrade given that I'm on the road for as much as 12 to 15 weeks at a time, usually not with my wife along. According to the folks at Oliver, there is simply not enough ventilation space in the microwave compartment for a convection oven. Toilet - the black tank remains in its present location but is not used. Batteries - the answer to this question is - it depends. If you are getting the solar option then the four batteries are just about a done deal. If you don't want the solar and if you are frugal on energy and/or take short trips (3 or 4 days at a crack) or are plugged into shore power virtually all the time, then, the standard two would probably be enough. However, it sure is nice to not have to worry about running out of electric juice when you have the solar and the four batteries. After the initial 12 month bumper to bumper warranty ran out I have had virtually no repairs - just normal stuff like re-packing the wheel bearings and greasing the EZ-Flex suspension. 2nd awning - if you intend to spend a fair amount of time in very sunny/hot areas then give the second awning a serious look (I'm thinking desert southwest here). If not, skip it - you can always add it later fairly easily. Is that all you've got? Bill

In just over a month (July 5th) from now I will be leaving the mountains of Western North Carolina for two months of fly fishing in the mountains of Idaho. If I can help you in any way, please do not hesitate to Private Message me. Welcome to our world! Bill

Just to sort of put a period at the end of this "zerk" sentence - I finally got around to taking a look at the original Zerk that I replaced. There was no sign of any foreign material inside it, but, when I applied pressure to the inlet, the little ball bearing seal simply would not release. So, I got an appropriate sized nail punch, applied pressure and still no give - a light tap with a small hammer was what it took to get any movement. However, now it appears that this zerk is back to working as "normal". I'm not sure what got it stuck but it works now. Bill

Darn it! I was hoping for sun spots.

I would guess that this is the location of a planned hook-up from a generator (either placed in the basket or the back of a truck) to the Ollie. Bill

Interesting that each of you chose a different side of the screen door to install the handle.

Ken_Judy, Sounds like a great plan! Congrates! There's a bunch to do between now an September and the Fall on the East coast in your new Oliver should be fantastic. Enjoy the ride. Bill

Toojennifer - All of the newer Olivers come from the factory with the "white" shades. Bill

I had one of those rearview mirror camera monitors on my 2011 F-150. At first it seemed really slick but in actual use I found that the screen was simply too small to be very useful. Perhaps for something like simple monitoring of traffic it would be OK, but to see detail (like hitching) it was all but useless. Bill

Coy - I too didn't want another monitor in the cab of my truck - see post #12707 from April, 2016 ( http://olivertraveltrailers.com/topic/rearview-camera/ ). This system is working great but doesn't do exactly what you have in mind - show the rear camera on you truck's screen. However, it is a viable and fairly inexpensive solution. On the downside - due to my camera's location (on the spare tire cover) I do get more road spray when it is raining versus the standard Oliver camera. Also, as one might expect, my resolution is not as good as the Oliver camera) But it is fine for the purposes of backing into a camping spot, driveway, etc., without worrying about hitting a tree, rock, dog, little kid, etc. It is more than adequate for monitoring traffic too. Bill

The proposed meeting that was to take place at the Rally never happened. However, a number of things along this line are presently being discussed. I'll update when I can. Bill

Ouch! Can only hope that you were doing something really, really fun when you hurt that leg. Tough spot to repair/slow down a leak. Assume that you are doing the obvious - shut off the water pump or city water unless you need to use the faucet. You might want to try self bonding tape ( https://www.amazon.com/s/ref=nb_sb_noss_1?url=search-alias%3Daps&field-keywords=self+bonding+tape ) (available at Ace, Lowes, Home Depot, etc) wrapped really tight, but, I'm guessing that due to the location you will still get a leak. Good luck! Bill

Neglected to mention that the back cushions from Oliver are joined together via snaps. This helps with both keeping them together while in place and makes it easy to remove/replace them when the bed is used for sleeping or for when one wants to gain access to the compartments underneath. Bill

Chris & Duke - Put the Tolley's on with a small (artist's) brush. This will cure virtually the streaking problem. Take your time applying it, but, the entire job should only take about 15 minutes. I agree that this should not happen and I've noticed that similar gaskets on my car and motorcycle don't do this, but this is an easy fix. Bill

Like MikeandGerri I too ordered the cushions from Oliver - but only for the street side. These cushions plus a couple of throw pillows (mainly for the small of the back) can handle virtually any sitting position. A few years ago a former Oliver owner bought one of those "TV watching" type pillows from Amazon and thought that it was great, but, I've never tried one. Whenever the street side is used as a bed we simply do as you suggest and place the back cushions in the dinette area. As with most foam cushions/mattresses they can be a bit on the warm side when used for sleeping. Normally when we use the street side for sleeping we will place a fitted sheet over the cushion and then we simply use a sleeping bag on top of that. Since either my wife or fishing buddy sleep on that side, I have little direct experience except to say that neither has complained. Yes, the Oliver back cushions extend around the side and back of the Oliver and end right up against the nightstand. Finally, I would wait on purchasing the ottoman/footrest. If you have the back cushions, your legs (unless you a very short) can rest comfortably on the other side. Congrates on the purchase! With the addition of the a/c and the solar you will have one wonderful camper. Bill

For those that have never ziplined - here are a couple of pictures that perhaps more realistically show what is happening! Seriously - this was a great group (even when wet to the bone). Thanks for making it soooo much fun. For those that participated - PM me your email address if you would like to receive more photos. thanks! Bill

I'd also like to add to the list of THANKS! Thanks should be also extended to all that attended - certainly this includes the vendors but most of all it includes the owners and other participants who willingly shared knowledge with anyone who asked. What an absolute delight to spend several days with others that are so willing to share and be genuinely concerned with virtually any and all camping issues someone else was having. Looking forward to next year! Bill

I talked ( at length) to the Dexter rep at the 2018 Rally this past weekend about the problem with the "plugged" zerk. He said that the assembly into which the zerks are threaded come to Dexter with a (plastic) film covering the "tube" that goes from the zerk into the bushing reservoir. While it shold be removed prior to installation, there have been times when that film simply didn't get discarded. This is probably what happened in my case. The fix is simple - take the zerk off, insert a thin piece of wire into the tube behind the zerk and clean it out by moving the wire back and forth (wiping the wire off several times as you are doing this). Screw the zerk back into place and all should be well. On a related topic - when re-greasing the EZ-Flex, only pump enough grease into the zerk so that you can barely see grease coming out of the bushing. Any more than that is a waste of grease. There are no "seals" in these bushings, so, there is nothing to hurt. According to the Rep - the actual primary job of the grease is to help dissipate heat with the secondary function to actually lubricate. Bill

Overland - I'd be willing to bet that the guys and gals at the factory are a bit busy at the moment with the 2018 Rally just around the corner. However, I know that this topic will be discussed at the Rally. If there is anything new on this Forum front, I'll get back here by the middle of next week with a report. Bill