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NICE! I always wondered why all the flaps I've ever seen have been mounted with the patterned side away from the wheel. Perhaps your own logic and thinking about will change this. Bill

Spike - Try this http://olivertraveltrailers.com/topic/packing-wheel-bearings-diy/page/4/ Of course this assumes that you are getting an Elite II (don't know if the Elite I has the same or not). You might want to read most of that entire topic - there is some really good info there. For what its worth - I remembered that this topic had referred to "Red Neck Trailers" and that is what I had to put in the Search function in order to find this series of posts. Bill

Can't wait for the campfire and a few beers! Bill

John - any particular reason that you mounted the flaps with the smooth side to the rear? It would seem to me that the flaps would collect less "stuff" and be a bit easier to clean with the smooth side the other way around. Bill

Mountainoliver - Wow! I'm impressed. I too carry a couple of sets of wheel bearings and seals. However, I do not carry all those tools with me in order to do the install. In virtually any small town (let alone the big ones) there is a garage that can do the job. Hopefully it is not necessary and hopefully I will not be out in the middle of no where when (if) a bearing and/or seal goes bad. I guess that we all have our limits on what kind of risk we are willing to take. The bearings and seals on the Olivers are fairly common, but, I have been in the position before where a fairly common set of bearings was "out of stock". So, I feel a bit safer carrying my own - just in case. Bill

Townesw - Yes.

DavidS - You da man! Thanks for finding it! Bill

OK, you found at least one of the one's I remember, but I know that there was one where ScubaRx talked about his "kitchen sink" approach. I'll try to find it. Bill

Overland - With regards to the pex repair kit - there was a discussion on the Forum about "shark-bite" fittings. These things are fairly expensive and some people do not believe in them. However, for emergency repairs, a couple of them and a couple of lengths of pex are fairly easy to store and limit the number of tools that would be required for the repair. I've included two 90 degree and four straight fittings plus two lengths of pex that are each three feet long. If anyone is interested, I will bring some pex to the Rally and give "repair" lengths to anyone interested. Bill

I too used "serious shine" when I first got my Ollie. Its OK stuff but virtually any of the auto detailers are just as good and even easier to mist on and wipe off. However, to make it even easier there is an interior auto detailer available: https://www.amazon.com/Meguiars-G16216-Ultimate-Interior-Detailer/dp/B00G49DUJY/ref=sr_1_4?ie=UTF8&qid=1522243694&sr=8-4&keywords=interior+detailer This stuff can be used on everything including glass. Bill

Yep - Mossemi and Moutainoliver have you on the right trail. After you take care of the Major cause of the "problem" any minor streaks and dirt can be easily wiped off with exterior auto detailer. This stuff is available in a bunch of different brands and can be found at most auto parts stores and Walmart. https://www.amazon.com/Meguiars-A3316-Quik-Detailer-Mist/dp/B0009IQX90/ref=sr_1_5?ie=UTF8&qid=1522251646&sr=8-5&keywords=auto+detailer Bill p.s. this detailer is not a substitute for a good coat of wax. But, between waxings it is very easy to use and leaves a nice finish.

Spike & Rumline - Use the "Search Box" and type in "tools" or "tool Box". You will find lengthy discussions there that go from using the cell phone to carrying every single thing from the hardware store. Unfortunately, a lot of what any single person might include in the tool box will depend on where they are going and the ability to use it. Good luck! Bill

ALERT!!!! Remember that April 1st is the deadline for getting the lower Rally registration fee. On April 1st that fee goes up to $45. You've only got a couple of days left to save some $ if you haven't registered yet. Bill

Rumline - I do not have that exact mattress, but the optional mattress I have measures: 8 5/8 thick 74 long 29 7/8 wide All I can tell you about the radius is that at the 45 degree (middle) point of the arc the mattress is 1 inch shorter than it is where the arc starts. Hope this is some help to you! Bill

Welcome to the Forum and (hopefully) you will join us in ownership of this great camper soon. If we can be of any help, please don't hesitate to ask. Bill

Canoe12 - I've still got mine on the fridge and it still works as advertised. Well worth the $. tractors1 is a member of this Forum, however, I've not noticed him being online for quite some time. Also, last year I sent him a PM mentioning that he might want to consider either attending our Owner's Rally or getting some of his product to the Rally for sale. Unfortunately, I did not hear back from him. If no luck on a PM here you might try RV Widget Works and/or one of the companies that sells accessories for Casita's. Bill

John - Sorry, but I thought that most of your comments would have been fairly obvious - regarding the moving of the trailer through the production process. I should have been a bit more specific. What I meant was that the coupler would be left off the price of the camper or possibly applied to the cost of the new one to be installed just after delivery by the guys in the Service area. However, it sure would be interesting to see just how the guys would get an Oliver down the production line without the ability to tow it via a hitch. In the time that I've spent on the factory floor, I've never seen anyone use safety chains and/or breakaway cables when towing. I must admit to being a bit nervous when it was Twist being pushed around. Bill

Or, a nice case of making lemonade out of lemons. Did you try asking that they leave the coupler off and then attach the 2 5/16th the moment after delivery? Bill

Cash - Bull, Glad that things have worked for you and am looking forward to meeting you. Certainly looking forward also to some warmer weather and all of the "stuff" that the Rally has to offer. Bill

Matt - it appears that we have at least 6 humans (sorry, but I'm not counting Boskar) that have expressed interest in zip lining. Are you or someone else planning on getting a reservation(s) with the Park for this activity or is it up to the individuals or what's the plan? Has the Park given any indication of a change in pricing if there are "x" number of participants like you have negotiated with the golf? Bill

And, the maintenance is not very pretty when it has to happen.

Steve - in some ways it is a shame that (I assume) you are using LED lights. If you had used incandescents you would have enough heat down in the basement to make the entire camper toasty. Either that or you cold simply park it at the end of a runway for flood lighting of the airport. Nice job (as usual) and I still really like that light/water pump switch combo that I've been meaning to get for myself. Perhaps at the Rally - I've got beer! Bill

Try it again this morning - I too had a couple of similar problems yesterday afternoon and I think that the powers that be were trying to do some things to the Forum that temporarily confused the system. Bill

Yes! I mounted my paper towel holder with 3M tape the day I took delivery and it hasn't moved an inch in all these months/years since. Also, I've used the collector bin from an old paper shredder that broke for a trashcan. This bin is just the right size to hold those plastic grocery bags and given that it is a rectangle it doesn't stick out into the isle. On just those two items I saved enough money to make for a health supply of wine and beer for another trip or two or three or..... However, they sure are slick looking. Bill

Corcomi - You could always install an "A-B switch" somewhere in that line. This switch would allow you to simply move a slide or push a button to change from what you had to your Dish and back. They are available for less than $10 https://www.amazon.com/Coaxial-A-B-Switch-1/dp/B0002ZPIQ4/ref=sr_1_6?ie=UTF8&qid=1521552654&sr=8-6&keywords=a-b+switch Bill