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Can I be your brother in law? 😁 Bill p.s. of course without the brother or the in law parts!

ripple963 - First - Welcome to the Forum. There is a TON of information here and it is amazing what one can learn by simply "poking around". There is also the Oliver University where you can find videos and help on all sorts of things involving your Ollie. Please do not hesitate to contribute to the Forum with your own ideas, mods and travel experience - pictures are especially welcome (they to say 1,000 words). Second - You can use the "search" function to find previous "threads" that just might help with what you are looking for. Unfortunately, our search function is not what one might call "the best" and there have been posts here over the past few days regarding ways that you can use to help refine your search and to actually speed up that search. Third - Your question - there are numerous threads on the Forum regarding this very question. There was a time a number of years ago when Oliver actually noted that our jacks could be used for both stabilizing and leveling - and - jacking one side of the scamper in order to change a tire! However, due to a number of "issues" over the years, Oliver now only recommends the jacks be used for stabilization. Having said this, there are many of us who still use the jacks for all things even to include tires changes/bearing service, etc.. Please note here that if you are inclined to use your jacks for purposes other than those recommended by Oliver, you do so at your own risk and should take ALL of the proper precautions in order to protect yourself (and others) from all relevant risks similar to what you do when jacking a car/truck wheel off the ground. If you intend to do this then I'd highly recommend that you read everything that you can find here on the Forum so that you are aware of how to do this properly without damage to your new Oliver and/or the people near you. Forth - Congrats on the new Oliver! The longer you live with this camper the more friendly it becomes. Bill

Heck - I'm not as smart as Google but even I can easily answer THAT question 😇

Or, as "AI" says: " Based on the product specifications, Andersen trailer jack blocks (specifically the 3608 and EZ Block models) are constructed from a solid, high-strength, UV-resistant polymer material, rather than being reinforced with internal metal or composite structures. Key details regarding their construction and strength: Solid Construction: They are designed as a solid, single-piece unit. Material: The blocks are made from a heavy-duty, durable, UV-resistant polymer that resists dirt, oil, and grime. Weight Capacity: Despite lacking internal structural metal reinforcement, a single 8" block is rated to support up to 6,000 lbs (some specifications list up to 8,000 lbs for specific,8-inch models). Stability: They feature a 12-inch diameter base, a 10-inch top, and built-in magnets for attachment to the jack. While they are not internally reinforced with other materials, they are Engineered to be extremely durable for stabilizing RVs and trailers. "

According to Andersen: "Attach the Trailer Jack Block to the pad and level. It's that easy. The Trailer Jack Block offers 5th wheel & RV stabilization, all while reducing stress on your jacks. The built-in magnets instantly attach to the jack, so there is no need to double-check and adjust each block. Available in either 4" or 8" height options, each Jack Block is designed to be used with up to 9" round jack pads. The 4" option is rated up to 30,000 lbs each or 20,000 lbs double stacked. The 8" option is rated up to 8,000 lbs each or 1,500 lbs double stacked. All of our plastic trailer accessories are made in the USA Covered under a lifetime warranty" Therefore it appears that they CAN be double stacked and even though they do not specifically mention internal reinforcement the stated "ratings" would appear to confirm that they are fairly strong. Bill

Certainly I'm well aware that there are those who are experiencing much worse weather than I am. However, once again this morning an "un-forecast" thing happened - welcome to the sunny South!

Let's see - My Ollie is ten years old and I'm on my third alarm. Perhaps these things are junk? There are a couple of threads here on the Forum that detail the installation of a simple "on/off" switch for this alarm. If anyone installs one of these switches they should - in some way - make sure that it is known when the alarm is in the "off" position. Bill p.s. it seems that these alarms always go off in the middle of the night. This makes finding and pulling that fuse a bit difficult. Therefore, a switch makes this process much easier. "side bar": Dave - in my mind I don't look any different than I did about 50 years ago.🫠

It is seldom that sparks are a good thing.

Dave - Did you "trace" that positive back to its bus bar? While you are in the :tracing" mode, I'd also trace the negative back to its bus bar - the connections at each bus bar just might be loose. Bill

They taste like chicken?

ditto on this front. Of course we could leave it the way it is and then we'd know when we have two empty tanks?🙃

You can almost bet on that one.

Curious - I sent CalMark an email asking if they still made covers for the Oliver Elite II and what the pricing might be. Below is the reply I just received back from them: Dear Bill Thank you so much for reaching out and requesting a quote from us. We truly appreciate your interest in our covers and the opportunity to be considered for your cover needs. We wanted to share a quick update on timing. Our current production schedule is already fully booked through the end of February. At the same time, we’re in the process of improving and expanding our cover product line, with new options and updates launching in March. Because these changes may affect both available choices and pricing, we aren’t issuing new quotes right now—we want to be sure anything we provide reflects the most accurate and up-to-date offering. We absolutely don’t want to leave you waiting, though. As soon as our March details are finalized, we’d be happy to reconnect and provide a Fast quote customized to your needs. If you’d like, we can keep your request on file and reach out right away when the updated information is available. Thank you again for your patience and understanding. Please feel free to reply with any questions in the meantime. Natalie Miller President/Owner CalMark Cover Co. Inc. (800) 838-7236

Sure - but - you're in Hawaii paragliding and wave surfing. 😇 Bill

Like Mike T I've never heard any noise from my regulator. However, even though the temps do go below freezing when at altitude during my summer fishing trips, the temps rise quickly with the sun and I rarely use the furnace for these time due to the fact that mid to high 20's is about as low as it gets and that is only for short duration. Bill

It was 8 degrees about an hour and a half's drive west of Patriot (assuming dry roads and probably a 1,000 feet in altitude). However, there is not a cloud in the sky. That means - let the melting begin even though it is not forecast to be above freezing today. By Wednesday the forecast is for highs around 50 degrees - still a bit below normal but virtually all of the snow will be gone (I hope). Bill p.s. hopefully the folks in eastern TN did OK with this storm. They were hit very hard a week ago with the ice which basically shut Oliver production down for the week.

Shame that the town isn't a bit more active. Just hate to see the big box stores that don't have the charm get ALL the business. Looks a bunch warmer there than the 18 degrees we have here at the moment. Bill

I used a battery powered blower to clear the rear deck off so I could get to the bird feeders. Then, I cranked up the 50 year old snow blower to do the driveway. Not exactly using an old jet engine but it sure beats shoveling. Our temp is now down to 18degrees! Bill p.s. Patriot used a battery powered blower to clear the snow off one of his vehicles too.

I don't care! Cold is cold and at 22 degrees being outside in the snow is no fun. On the other hand - a couple of runs down the hill will get the heart pumping. Grab a board and hit the waves for me - please. Bill

RVK - What year is your Ollie? In the "older" models the water inlets are on the streetside away from the furnace and are, therefore, subject to freezing. Unfortunately, if this happens then it is very possible that the check valves might be damaged. Bill

I'm not a golfer - but - isn't it time to go over to the course and hit a few balls? I just got in from using the snow blower on the driveway. Its just about stopped snowing with about 5 - 6 inches on the ground. Current temp is down to 22 degrees. Note that the "normal" high for this date is 54. Time to get out the saucer and take a couple of runs down the hill!🥶 Bill

At 10:00 am Saturday morning we have about 4.5 inches of snow. Temps are falling - 27 degrees at 7:00am and 24 degrees at 10:00 am. Before you start to laugh - please remember that this is the "sunny" South, home of "Rebels" and Moonshine.😃 Bill

Current forecast for here in western North Carolina is for the mountain peaks (i.e. elevations above 3500 feet) to get 12 + inches. For the rest of us 4 to 8 inches. And, THIS is the south! Those who live on the coast all the way up through New England will also get hit. Two weekends in a row - we are on a real "roll". Bill

I'm not experienced with "shrink wrap" - particularly on a fiberglass RV. CalMark covers are relatively expensive but are used by many of us. I've used a CalMark cover for the past ten years and have had zero issues with mold, mildew, scratching, etc.. There are a number of threads and posts here on the Forum in this regard. Good luck. Bill p.s. Perhaps additional information might help in any advice you might receive here - is your storage near the water (salt water)? Is it protected in any way from the wind, is the storage in a "dry" area , on pavement or on gravel or grass? Is there electric available - for heat and/or dehumidifying?

I just read Mountainoliver's thread "Check your leveling jack feet" and was reminded about the story a friend of mine told me last week. He lives in Colorado and was cross country skiing to a high altitude lake to ice fish when he noticed that his Garmin Mini was missing. Even though he skied back the same way he didn't find his Garmin and considered it lost. About a week later he received a call from a fellow that found it and he got it back. The reason he lost it was that the screw/bolt that goes into the rear of the Garmin and attaches a carabiner strap to it had backed out. Upon learning this I checked mine and found that while not tight it was a bit loose. Out comes the blue Loctite and now all is nice and snug. If you have one of these devices - now just might be a good time to check that screw/bolt. Bill