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Yep - that will poke a hole in your pocket in no time.😵

You are!

Or - The State Park has a very nice lodge. Come on up and stay for the weekend - Friday and Saturday would be best. We'd love to meet ya. Bill

Yes. The Andersen is both an anti-sway and weight distribution hitch. We don't talk about the anti-sway much in that Olivers simply do not sway. Bill

There are several YouTube videos relative to the balloon festival by RV'ers that have been there over the past couple of years. These include advice on the best places to camp, etc. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=SN7IfcWkrHg&ab_channel=ChangingLanes This link is for one of them but there are several others too. Bill p.s. the "link" function was not working when I posted this but you can copy and paste the above link if it doesn't take you directly there.

Congrates on getting your Ollie back. With a bit of work and help from the insurance company, it will look like new in no time. If it were mine I'd strongly think about now being the time (with the insurance help) to do a ceramic coating. Besides the lock that snakeriveridaho mentions above, there are all sorts of wheel locks and big chains that can go through the wheels and/or axle to attach the Ollie to something even more solid. Unfortunately, if someone really wants to get it - they will. All you can really do is have good insurance and try to slow them down a bit. I'm sorry that you have had to go through this but I'm also happy that you have got your Ollie back! Bill

Steve - I'll add to the "welcomes"! Sorry to hear about your wife but I'm sure that she is still with you in spirit. There are a couple of Ollie owners here that have had exactly your same unfortunate experience. I'm sure that they can be of help to you. With the F-150 you will absolutely need a weight distribution hitch if you intend to stay within the law and want to keep your Ford factory warranty. Ford requires a WDH for towing anything that has a hitch weight of 500 pounds and up. The Andersen WDH is the only one that will work with the Oliver without reasonably major alterations to the Oliver. Add to your list of YouTube videos those that Andersen has placed on YouTube and you will be well prepared for your delivery. As you progress - don't hesitate to let us know your questions and/or things that simply don't make sense to you - we are happy to help! Bill

Absolutely right. Even for those times - while on the road - I "lock" the bulldog with something like THIS. Steve Morris is correct that these are fairly easy to defeat as is simply using wire/bolt cutters to cut that fairly thin "wire" that holds/operates the sliding collar, but, it does keep the "casual" kid from opening your bulldog while at a rest stop or having lunch in a place. Bill

Not on mine. On my original build I did order the deletion of that twin bed extension in order to make that side more like an actual couch. However, Good ol' Anita called me one day and convinced me to add the "wing" and then use the combination of the back cushions plus a couple of throw pillows in order to make the "couch" more comfortable while preserving the utility of the larger seating area for a bed if the need arises. As with most things - Anita was right! Bill

Most people (couples) get regular mattresses for these beds. I got a mattress for one side but still have the standard cushions for the other side plus the backrest cushions in order to make it more like a couch versus a bed. If you are mainly traveling alone and/or your partner is fairly light weight then this arrangement could be considered. Bill

Rivernerd posted the dimensions of his storage basket HERE. Bill

Interesting - on my 2016 I have separate switches for the curbside and street side for the "patio/flood" lights. However, I have only one switch for the "puddle/courtesy " lights. I have heard of a couple of owners moving this switch to an inside location. It shouldn't really be all that difficult. However, I'm not sure why Oliver has never done this. Bill

Made right here in western North Carolina! Nice looking box!

Shame that I can only give this one thumbs up!!!!

With all due respect to Meghan and her Uke - I prefer the video I posted. Thanks for getting on this - it could be a real hoot. Bill

You're goin' to need a bigger ukulele?

Two things - 1 - as you may already know - you need to register with Oliver 2 - you need to register/get a campsite with the State Park Even if the State Park has no available sites (I'm guessing that they still do have sites available) there are "bondocking" sites available very close by. Bill

Its all about the bass

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You might want to pass this by Matt Duncan. As far as I know - things like the Beach Pavilion have a fee associated with them by the State Park. However, more than likely the vendors will be in the usual location (I can't remember what that is called) and if that is the case then Oliver has already arranged with the State Park for use of the "shelters" in that area. Just saying. Bill p.s. thanks for taking the music by the horns on this one. Hopefully a bunch of pickers will get with the program.

I like what you've done to the place!😃

You might take a look at THIS thread for more insight. Bill

One of the reasons I stopped cross country motorcycle trips.😵

Interesting as I do the same. Usually on the first day on the road I start out a bit nervous, high strung, anxious, etc. All the details of the trip are going through my mind - did I remember to pack everything? Are all systems as good as I can get them on both the truck and the Ollie? Did I remember to pack enough money, emergency supplies? What is that exit number for cheap gas? Etc., etc., etc. However, after about an hour or so I'm over there in the slow lane, enjoy a bit of music and watching the world go by. While basically not having to "worry" about running into the traffic in front of me, there is simply more time to actually see what is happening on and around the road. I've accepted the fact that it will take me 15 minutes to a half hour longer to get where I'm going and THAT is OK. There really is no need to hurry since I've planned my stop for the night early enough in the day that I have plenty of time no matter what happens (i.e. traffic delays, tire trouble, or even showing off the Ollie at a gas station/rest stop). Such a joy to be on the road and not worried about virtually anything - no NEED to rush as those days are over. Why didn't I do this sooner?

HERE is the thread on the slow blow fuses. Bill