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Be a bit careful when talking to the "locals" up there in that some of these people wanted that "scar" from the dredge to remain as a memorial to the people that worked on the dredge. Yes, there is still some of the "scar" that is left and the scope of it brought home to me what damage we humans can do to Mother Nature. Note in the first picture that all of the rock visible in the upper left is "tailings" from the dredging. The second picture is the dredge. The third picture is a view of the Sawtooths near Stanley. Bill

Yes - just the trailer (RV). Even some take this to mean just the "box" and NOT from hitch to bumper as we Oliver people measure it. However, the term "always" bothers me in that I'm guessing somewhere out there in the universe there just might be someone that considers the TV into the equation. I've stayed at the Pole Flat campground and there is absolutely no issue with getting in or out with your Ollie. The best campsite is located at the top left of the "circle" in the campground. Since you do not fish then you would also enjoy the ghost town that is located further up the road past the dredge. Some of the repair work on the scar that the dredge left that Trout Unlimited has done in that area is impressive.. Bill

D & M - If you're going to do that then I'd recommend the Forest Service Campground (Pole Flat campground) at 44.30381, -114.71971. The sites in the back of the campground are the best. There is water and pit toilets available and each site has a picnic table. Then, if you camp there (or near there) a stop at the gold dredge is worth it - 44.37747, -114.72261. Fishing along the West Fork of the Yankee Fork can get you a 50 fish day but be prepared for a scramble down the steep bank and then back up that bank - 44.36969, -114.75025. Of course, the fishing in the Salmon River will get you bigger fish but certainly not as many and there will be more people. Also, there are a couple of Hot Springs right along Route 75 if that is your style. Bill

I purchased one of THESE from Harbor Freight to carry around in my truck. I have better quality torque wrenches in my workshop but this one is good enough and accurate enough for the main purpose of torqueing the wheels. Also, if I drop it I will not feel bad given the price. Bill

Another look at this trailer can be seen HERE. With a "powered axle" the base price is $125,000. With no "powered axle" the base price is $105,000. Bill

Primarily the torque wrench is used to check the torque on the lug nuts of your wheels. I check mine prior to leaving on each trip regardless of whether or not the wheels have been off the Ollie for any reason. I'll also check this torque once or twice during a 5,000 mile trip. If the wheels have been off the trailer - annual wheel bearing service or if they are removed for greasing the zerks on the suspension - I will re-check the torque before traveling and then again between 50 and 100 miles and then again that night (or the next morning prior to departing for the day. There are other things that should be checked/torqued (at least annually) such as the jack/stabilizer bolts, the bulldog hitch bolts, the axle bolts, etc. Bill

Reach out to Patriot in this regard. He bought one of these and did a fair amount of research on it prior to the purchase. Bill

One "final" thing to check - though unlikely: The plumbing valve under the kitchen sink area could be stuck thus letting grey tank "fumes" into the cabin. Take the kitchen drawers out and tap on the valve to make sure that it isn't stuck. Bill p.s. let us know the outcome.

I view Sharkbite fittings as an emergency plumbing part. I keep a couple of 3 foot lengths of Pex and a small assortment of Sharkbite fittings in my Ollie - just in case. In the almost 8 years on the road - thankfully - I've never had to use them. Bill

I've never heard of any problems with them. However, its been awhile since I've actually had one myself. Bill

Why not use a "garden" hose? Even a 3/4 inch one would be a bunch easier to handle versus ANY slinky I know of. Bill

The problem you encountered is one of the reasons that some people use one of THESE versus trying to use the SeeLevel system. One of these flow monitors also reduces the need for running back and forth from outside to inside and back again. Glad the "overflow" wasn't too bad for you. Bill

1 in about 1500 to start? But, permutations would make that number a bit higher!😁

Dang! I missed that part. Perhaps I'll have to change today's schedule and run out to get one before they are all gone.😇

And - isn't THAT all that matters? Bill

I haven't purchased any of these waste hoses in awhile - but - they sure seem to be "proud" of this one. Bill

I think/thought that the sink faucet and the shower faucet were on "separate supply lines" - therefore, no diverter is necessary. Of course, there is a "shut-off" valve at the top of the shower head that can be seen in the photo for temporarily shutting off the water flow while taking "Navy" showers. But, assuming that the additional faucets that are shown on the front of the bath vanity have been plumbed by tapping into the supply lines that supply the sink faucets then no diverter would be necessary. Bill

I'd have to imagine that it is quieter on the outside too - quieter is quieter - unless you are simply sealing off the "noise" from one area and not the other. From what Ray is telling us it would seem that the reduced noise level he is sensing is the result of cleaner air flow (i.e. not the compressor and/or associated parts). Can't wait to hear more! Bil

I don't specifically know the guage of wire that Oliver uses. But, I've always assumed that it is "standard automotive wire" that is normally 14 guage like THIS STUFF. A quick call to Oliver Service would confirm this though. Bill

Friction, spray glue, and a little bit of foil tape?

1/2 ton trucks can be purchased that have more than enough power and brakes to handle virtually anything that North America can throw their way without adding "all sorts of accessories". The main issue that can cause people "problems" with 1/2 ton trucks is relative to how much "stuff" can be carried on or in these trucks. Owners who can be classified as "minimalists" have no problems and owners that generally travel alone should have no problems. But, if you add another person, plus a pet, plus a fire pit, plus bikes, plus, plus, plus, etc. the carrying capacity of a 1/2 ton can soon be reached and/or exceeded. Bill

Absolutely! When and where allowed I will set up one of THESE TENTS for privacy along with a solar shower. Mossemi also designed an enclosure that is basically a three sided curtain and can be attached to the side of the Ollie near the outdoor shower. Either way, I always use unscented soap - particularly in bear country. Bill

I remember telling someone my sad story about shower mats (see post above) and they suggested that I shower while sitting on the toilet. Somehow that suggestion struck me as being somewhere between taking a bath and being so sick that I could not stand. But, I still tried it out. Yep - somewhere between ......😁 Bill

Yep - After spending several hours making my own shower mat during the first winter I owned my Ollie I finally got the chance to actually take it out to the storage yard and see how it fit in the shower. It looked great, the fit was perfect (including the curve of the shower pan) and I was in total awe of my abilities to actually create such a thing of beauty with only my original cardboard template as a guide. Until ------ I decided to step into the shower and quickly realized I was too tall (I'm right at 6 foot) with the beautiful shower mat in place!😒 So, from that point on I simply use a "shower rug" similar to THIS ONE. Bill

Assuming that you are talking here about the BakFlip tonneau cover, your statement is not "totally" correct. These covers can still be opened with fairly simply tools even while the rest of the truck (to include the tailgate) is locked. Of course, this is good news AND bad news in that any would be thief that knows this can also use this information to get to your stuff. Bill