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Heck - most of the moderators I know can't even spell that word!😁 Two years ago I was fishing a fairly remote stream north of DuBois, WY and spied a pristine elk shed on the bank. Not wanting to carry that thing for the rest of the day fishing, I simply left it where it was. Later that evening I told the camp host about it and he thought I was crazy given that he estimated the value of it to be north of $100. The next morning he was on his 4 wheeler headed to retrieve it. Beautiful country and the people are really nice too. What is that "canon" you are carrying? Bill
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HELP! Bad smell from under dinette seat
topgun2 replied to NHBoomers's topic in Mechanical & Technical Tips
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You might want to send Patriot a private message (PM) on this topic. He is about that height. Obviously, some of this will have to do with how you prefer to sleep (i.e. arms over head, legs out straight, etc.) Certainly you will not be able to stand up straight in the shower - I'm right at 6'0" and I just make it. The main cabin should be no problem for you. Bottom line - you really should see one in person - a call to the sales office will get you to the closest one to you. Note that Oliver sales is NOT a pressure operation and they will not "bug" you until the cows...... Bill
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Solar Panel Knob FELL OFF- that Secure's Panel
topgun2 replied to BoondockingAirstream's topic in Ollie Modifications
Gee! I wonder what is the purpose of those lock washers?😇 -
First-ever(for us) EscapadeRally -Rock Springs, WY
topgun2 replied to MAX Burner's topic in Events & Rallies
Glad you liked it! Jackson "used" to be a great little town. But, now with the traffic jams - not so much. If you head up to the Moran Junction area, let me know. There is a great boondocking spot up in that direction. Bill -
Solar Panel Knob FELL OFF- that Secure's Panel
topgun2 replied to BoondockingAirstream's topic in Ollie Modifications
I believe that it was John Davies who did a post a few years ago concerning this very subject. As I recall, he encouraged everyone to "safety wire" these such they could not loosen. Bill p.s. pool noodles make for great "bumpers" such that the ladder doesn't scratch the side of the Ollie. -
I understand that the factory started putting less psi in the tires some time ago. Bill
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First-ever(for us) EscapadeRally -Rock Springs, WY
topgun2 replied to MAX Burner's topic in Events & Rallies
Sounds like a great trip for late September/early October, but, hope that all is OK during the next 2 1/2 months of being parked. Bill -
First-ever(for us) EscapadeRally -Rock Springs, WY
topgun2 replied to MAX Burner's topic in Events & Rallies
Who is the additional Oliver? Are there only the two of you out of how many in total? Is the Rally at the Fairgrounds? Did you find the donut place? Obviously D and the pups look like they need lessons in how to relax!😁 Thks for the pics. Bill -
Any that are in good condition! Bill
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Hello All!
topgun2 replied to Against The Wind's topic in Welcome To The Oliver Travel Trailer Forums
Welcome to the family (almost). As with many other things in life - what you plan to do with your RV has a bunch to do with what RV you should purchase. Hard thinking about the first part will lead you towards making a decision that you can live with for many years. Many of the members of this Forum have in depth experience with a number of other types of RV's and can speak about the pluses and minuses of these. Olivers are not perfect, but, in my experience they sure do beat the heck out of everything else on the market that is within $50,000 of the price. Unless you are sure and/or have had a few years of experience, perhaps renting a couple of different types of RVs will give you the insight you need. Good luck with your search and, as Mike said, ask those questions. But, first, be sure to read, read, and read some more - it is likely that most of the "usual" questions have already been answered a number of times within the many pages here on the Forum. Bill -
Inexpensive Helpful Modifications
topgun2 replied to Wandering Sagebrush's topic in Ollie Modifications
Where did you install these guys? Bill -
Inexpensive Helpful Modifications
topgun2 replied to Wandering Sagebrush's topic in Ollie Modifications
Thanks for the shout out on that key/shelf, but, it was actually Overland that first posted it on the Forum a few years ago. It really is a great shelf. Patriot put me on to applying a sheet of clear film below this shelf/key holder such that the keys do not leave marks. Bill -
Inexpensive Helpful Modifications
topgun2 replied to Wandering Sagebrush's topic in Ollie Modifications
I prefer a fridge thermometer like THIS one. Yes, it is more expensive than the one that Patriot shows but it has an alarm feature. I find that I become accustom to the read out being there and seldom even look at it. That being the case then I will only notice that there is something wrong either when I actually do look at the read out and/or get something out of the fridge that simply isn't as cold as it should be. With the thermometer I use it has an alarm feature that certainly lets me know if the temp in either the fridge or the freezer is above (or below) the limits that I've set. Bill -
HELP! Bad smell from under dinette seat
topgun2 replied to NHBoomers's topic in Mechanical & Technical Tips
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We Did It! Camping in our Ollie 2 months….
topgun2 replied to Steve and Mary's topic in Campgrounds & Parks
Happy cats, happy humans, great trip! Nicely done. Now, where to next? -
I like the look of those Wildpeak's but I'd imagine that keeping those sidewalls clean would be a bit of a chore. Bill
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HELP! Bad smell from under dinette seat
topgun2 replied to NHBoomers's topic in Mechanical & Technical Tips
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In our small town here in western North Carolina we have a "small" WalMart. As with most WalMarts, there is a "Clearance" section and even some departments within the store have their own "clearance" areas. In the Automotive section of our WalMart they currently have Prestone RV anti-freeze on clearance for $2.00 per gallon. This stuff is rated to -100 degrees. While I always try to have at least a couple of gallons in my workshop, I just could not resist picking up an additional few gallons at this price. Bill
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Apologies for jumping in here - but - in the event GJ is out surfing or something, YES, that storage area is referred to as the "Attic". With regards to the CO detector - if you look under the dinette seat and follow the wires that are at the back of the detector you will come to an "inline" fuse. You can simply remove this fuse (make sure that you note this someplace so that you don't forget to replace this fuse when you are done "testing"). Most of these inline fuses are simple to remove - push towards the middle and turn each end in the opposite direction. This should make it come apart and the fuse simply falls out at that point. To replace the fuse just reverse the action - put the fuse back in place and twist the two halves back together as you push the two halves of the holder towards each other. Bill
