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I'm still working on getting that ad posted here on the Forum so we all can see it. Bill

Give in! Give in! Give in!

A little E6000 on the back and tabs is all it takes to keep these puppies in place - broken tabs or not. Bill

Good for you! What are the odds that the piece of 2x4 would clear the grill and hit the important stuff behind it? Glad you had the JB with you. Also, thanks for the update on the DC to DC charger. Bill

The Harbor Freight 3500 Predator generator is on sale - today only - for $579.99. You can get the coupon HERE. Bill

I'll send a note to Jason W and ask if he has a way of putting that "ad" here on the Forum for all of us to see. Bill

Yep - me too. I recently had occasion to use iOverlander app in the 890 for something other than finding boondocking spots. My source of potable water near Buffalo, WY was closed and in the search for a replacement I took a look at iOverlander "services". There were several water sources listed there and that led me to taking a look at https://ioverlander.com/ . On the website they not only list locations (via icons on a map), but, if you click on an icon you will get additional information from people that have used or stayed at that very spot. Bill

While working on my travel plans for 2025 I found that Garmin had an update for my 890. In addition, they have an update for "Garmin Express". Both of these updates took longer than usual. Initially I was simply using WiFi to perform the map update but since that seemed to be taking longer I switched to using the Garmin Express. The update to Garmin Express took about 10 minutes and the maps update (still going on as I type this) is forecast to take about an hour and 10 minutes. Bill

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Mike - Thanks for offering these up to a "new" Ollie home. Hopefully someone is in need of a mattress or two. FYI everyone - Mike is a great guy with a bunch of toys in the garage. He and the family are located just outside of Nashville, TN. Bill

I received two of THESE protective propane tank rings and they fit nicely and appear to be well suited for the job.

I always have my 4 sided Clam with me since it nicely fits into the closet. I never use it if its: hot or if I'm simply stopping for only a day or two. But, when the bugs are bad and the temps are below the mid 80's I provides a great place to read, relax by a stream, and have a beverage (or two). It is also a great place to sit when there is a light rain. Simply put - the Clam gives you options. Bill

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Assume that you mean - with the Oliver in tow? There are a number of posts from a number of owners right here on the Forum about this very subject. And, the answer is "yes". Have fun but be safe. Bill

One of the great things about the four sided Clam is that it can easily be stored in the Ollie's closet. Its more than enough room for two people, chairs and a small table. With three people it is cozy but doable. Four people in there should know each other fairly well. Five people is best done with at least one person standing outside.😁 Bill

I'm so happy for all of those involved - humans and canines. Chris & Duke - you are still "Family" - please drop in from time to time to let us know what you are up to. Gary & Anita - WELCOME to the "Family". If there is anything that we can do to help - just ask. Also, if you have not "found" the Oliver University yet, this would be a great time to do a real deep dive in all things Oliver. This will be time well spent and make taking care of your new "baby" easier and more enjoyable. Bill

Its a shame that they seem to be lumping all Lithium batteries into the same bin - some have a much lower risk of fire as compared to others. And, they basically are now not allowing the charging of any type of battery. Thank goodness that lithium batteries have such a low self discharge rate as compared to lead acid batteries. Bill p.s. I've received nothing similar from my storage facility. However, none of the storage spaces or units have electricity available in the space or unit. Therefore, the only way a renter could charge batteries while there would be via solar or generator.

Unless it is the 4th of July! 🤯 (Note - just kidding here)

Sounds like a rolling rally to me!

Just watch out for that "flat bed Ford"!

Here is a Jason W. post related to the Mother Road. Also perhaps a PM to Coy would find a bunch of information since I know that he has done it in the past. And, there is a KYD (Keep Your Daydream) entire series documenting their travel on 66 - see THIS. Bill

I'm guessing that ScubaRx might take this as some sort of challenge. I'd also bet that he'd win. Bill

Back to the original question - To make this even more simple you don't really have to even swap the PD charger! The old charger will still charge the new lithiums but it will not "fully" charge them nor charge them in the absolute best manner. However, it will not damage them. Another item to consider though is that you do not want to use the charging system to "equalize" the lithium batteries. Therefore, make sure that this feature in your charging system is turned OFF. Bill

Thanks for being here on the Forum! Enjoy the heck out of that new baby and a real "formal" welcome to the Family. How about a couple of pics when you have the chance? Bill