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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

You duh man!

I'd bet that Jason Walmsley had something to do with that.🤗

I know that THIS article will surprise some and hurt others feelings, but, I thought that it was interesting. Bill

Sorry about your brother. Certainly that is not a preferred way to go.😭 Bill

You do know that your question(s) just might start a "storm" of comments here on the Forum? Yes, I do travel with propane on. In order to amplify the safety measures that are already built into these tanks, I installed "GasStop" propane shutoff valves (like THESE). However, I should note that if I had the battery bank that you do - I have 4 six volt lead acid batteries - I just might run the fridge on d/c while towing. No, I do not turn off my propane while getting fuel. However, my filler port on my F-150 is on the opposite of the rig versus where the fridge is located. Hopefully, I'm smart enough to not drive into a "pool" of fuel that is laying on the ground and/or move if I can smell a strong odor of fuel. Bill

I have had a Bakflip MX4 tonneau cover on each of the Ford F-150's I've owned. Assuming that your tailgate can be locked then these covers offer a bit of lockable security and can be closed with the tailgate either open or shut. The cover also folds towards the cab such that basically the entire bed is available for things like carrying motorcycles, mulch or high items without the need to remove the cover entirely. I've also always had a spray-in bedliner in my trucks. This helps with grip, rust and cleaning (simply power wash it). However, I have also always then purchased a "bed-rug" for at least the floor and tailgate. These items reduce noise from the bed but more importantly make kneeling in the bed of the truck much easier on your knees. Bill

In order to "balance" the equation - I've never carried a spare water pump in over 20 years of RV camping and have never had a problem with any of the water pumps. Having said this - I do always carry at least two gallons of water (stored in plastic milk jugs) in order to flush the toilet, wash my hands, etc. in the event I'm without water for ANY reason. Bill

I have much the same situation - if I attach my Oliver while still in the driveway the nose of the Ollie is way too high. Therefore, a couple of days before departing on a trip I will turn on the fridge (not hooked to the TV of course) and let it get cold. This way I can monitor the fridge and have time to correct a problem should one develop. On the day of departure I will turn the fridge off, hook the Ollie to my TV and depart. As soon as I'm on fairly level ground I'll stop, check the rig over and turn on the fridge. This process only takes a couple of minutes. Bill

Yes - basically the same thing with my logging on this afternoon. In my case (also using the Chrome browser) the message was asking if I wanted to change the name. I too said yes but nothing was added anywhere. Bill

Beautiful fish! Congrats to the Bride. Many people who fish never catch a trout of that size.🤗 Bill

Can't get much closer than that!

Assuming that your storage facility does not provide you with any protection from the weather then I'd suggest a CalMark cover for your Oliver. These covers are not cheap, but I've had mine for 8 years and it is still going strong. If you do this - be sure to pad (pool noodles are good for this) the bumper and the solar panels such that they don't abrade the cover. The only time I use my A/C is when I travel from Western NC to the Rockies each year to fish. If the temps are hot (above 90) I'll simply plan on staying in a commercial campground for the night where I can use shore power. Yes, the A/C is a bit noisy but it doesn't keep me awake and I can't hear it when I'm sleeping 😁. Perhaps a relatively small set in the direction of more power while staying relatively cheap could be had from a portable panel. This way you could charge those relatively new AGM's a bit quicker. This might give you time to really assess just how much power you are looking for while not wasting the batteries you have now. And, you can always use that additional solar panel if you later decide you want to go with the lithium route. Bill

A phone call to Jason in Service might bring you some hints on the process - they've done it a number of times. Bill

Try this - turn the power off for both the monitor and the camera. Assuming that you have verified that the camera is receiving power - turn it back on while looking at the monitor, turn it back on - does it give instructions as to "re-pairing" it with the camera? If yes, then do what it says. Good luck! Bill