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From what I'm presently seeing - it looks like FLA is getting hammered. Thank goodness this storm is moving quickly which "should" lessen the destruction. Note that GA is already getting hit too. Hopefully all of the Family is safe. Bill

I like this idea 🙂 Apparently the guys at CGI detailing liked the idea too and are making the most out of it. Starting this Labor Day CGI will be here in North Carolina making Olivers shiny and bright. Bill

From all of the spaghetti plots I'm seeing it would appear that this storm will be way to the east of us here in Western North Carolina. I'm guessing that we will not even see very much rain (if any) from this thing. Bill

Good luck to all of you located in Florida, Georgia and South/North Carolina. Please be safe! Bill

A couple of years ago - Oliver asked (here on the Forum) members (family) to let them know about any RV dealership with whom they have had a good experience. I know that several of these dealerships have been referred to Oliver. Perhaps this was the beginning of the identification process. Bill

Referenced pics in the "for sale ad" have been rotated. Hope it helps with the sale. Bill

Me too. Me three!

But, wait - there's more! It also "kills 99.9% of viruses and bacteria" . I wonder what it might do to ceramic coatings and even regular wax. As Ollie-Haus mentions -concerning regular waxing is certainly still necessary but does this take what wax there might be still on the Ollie off? Bill

In case anyone is interested and has a Harbor Freight nearby - Both the mats and the moving blankets are on sale through this Sunday. Bill

I'd give them a shot of grease - the recommended interval for those is 3 to 5 thousand miles. As far as type of grease - that is covered on page two of this thread. Bill

I'm certainly NOT taking that bet. I spend more time collecting the tools and prepping for the job than actually doing the job. While the zerk caps help a bunch, I still spend a fair amount of time cleaning off the old grease - bring plenty of paper towels/rags to the job. Bill

Certainly TRUE! All Oliver trailers built prior to 2017 or 2018 didn't have the EZ-Flex suspension and thus didn't have the wet bolts which have (I believe) brass bushings. The old suspension did have those "nylon" bushings and were only good for something like 12,000 miles. So, many of us that have the older Olivers switched to the "new" EZ-Flex when it became available or when the old bushings hit that 10,000 to 12,0000 mile mark. Its much better to give those zerks a shot of grease every few thousand miles versus having to replace the bushings. Bill

Learn where the fuse for the propane detector is located - sooner or later at 2am you will thank me!😁

Speaking of which - Back in the day when I owned a pop-up camper, I bought what amounts to a reflective "tarp" for the canvas of the pop-up. This "tarp" certainly kept the tent area much more comfortable when exposed to the sun AND it also helped retain heat at night. Plus, it reduced wear on the canvas. These tent covers that are made by a company called Pop Up Gizmos can be found at: https://www.popupgizmos.com/ Bill

I like the WAY you think. When there is no understandable, logical or definitive information that contradicts whatever warning label or engineering information I've been given, I try my best to adhere by the warning labels and/or generally accepted guidance on the subject. That YouTube video you mention above has to do with an owner ignoring warnings about the proper torque for lug nuts on trailer wheels. Even though he knew better, he tightened his too much and sheared those lug studs off thus losing a wheel. For good reason, he was very thankful that no major physical or property damage occurred as a result of his mistake. We all could learn a thing or two and I certainly appreciate his willingness to publish it. Also, thanks to you for referencing it. Bill

Well - yes and no. Oliver has worked with a few "shippers" to get an Oliver delivered directly to a customer. However, I believe that the actual shipment and arrangements for the shipping are completed between the shipper and the customer versus Oliver handling all of the details. In any case, it can be arranged such that a customer does not have to go to Hohenwald to get their Ollie. Bill

Or - Maybe the Google Maps location below is what you're looking for? https://www.google.com/maps/place/Green+River+Lakes/@43.2506963,-109.8784267,13.14z/data=!4m6!3m5!1s0x5352b31e958da103:0x4bc4df2737bd80bb!8m2!3d43.2733935!4d-109.8224102!16s%2Fg%2F1hhkrl13j?entry=ttu

Here are the GPS coordinates for that "turnout" above the cliff I mentioned above: 43.844152, -110.404933 https://www.google.com/maps/place/43°50'39.0"N+110°24'17.8"W/@43.8442913,-110.403903,559m/data=!3m1!1e3!4m4!3m3!8m2!3d43.844152!4d-110.404933?entry=ttu If you look at this on Google Maps you will see a dirt road that descends from this turnout toward the river. You can drive (slowly) down this road but DO NOT take your Oliver down there. It is not level and there isn't enough room to turn the Ollie around. However, if you continue on down this "road" past where vehicles are blocked and get to the river, then another fine fishing spot is just 75 yards upstream. Also, given the steepness of the cliff near the paved road, you will want to walk about 1/2 way down this same dirt road and then angle yourself down to the river looking for a spot where you can safely get into the river and then cross to the other side before working your way up to the cliff where the picture above was taken.

Yep - that was probably me telling (explaining might be a better word) my wife about seeing a large griz track on the side of a stream ( a bit closer to Dubois up near Double Cabin) and then seeing a griz headed toward the same willow patch that I was going to fish around.😁

I assume that you are asking about the spot in the photo below the cliff and I assume that you are looking at Google Maps? If yes, then its location is described above or (I think) about a mile west of the Heart Six Ranch on your right as you drive east. Bill

If you expect to be in griz territory - and any of the area your talking about IS in that territory - then bear spray is your best bet. However, there are times when bear spray is not practical. While something like a 357 will penetrate the very thick griz bone the size and mass of that caliber is simply not big enough to do enough damage to stop a decent size griz (unless of course you happen to hit it in exactly the right spot). Even something like a 10 mm or (even better) a 44 magnum might require more than a single shot to be on target. For the most part - both the Snake and the Buffalo Fork are probably NOT your best bets given your recent hip replacement. I'd stick to the Gros Ventre. The upper regions of this river are the best (above Red Rock and Goosewing ranches) - less crowded and more fish and for the most part easily wadeable. Usually the road isn't too bad but I would not drag my Ollie up there. If you really want to fish the Buffalo Fork then head up to Moran and then head east on Route 26 towards Dubois about 3 miles. Buffalo Valley Road will be on your left (as you head east). About 11 miles on Buffalo Valley Road the pavement will end and you will be at Turpin Meadows Campground. Bare left here and park in the day use area and take the trail to the Buffalo Fork. If the parking lot is near full then I'd simply turn around and go some place else because it is likely that the stream will be crowded. However, while you are here and if its near lunch time you might want to stop at ranch right there for a decent burger. If you are in the mood for a GREAT milkshake then stop at the Heart Six Ranch on the way back to Moran - it ain't cheap but it is about the best milkshake I've ever had. Its been several years since I fished it but if you are a better than average fly fisherman then don't miss a 1/2 day stop at Blacktail Ponds. This is located about 3/4 mile north/northeast of the airport on the west side of hwy 89. A beetle/dropper or hopper/dropper is the ticket there. Another thing to do that is not (usually) crowded would be to stop at the Elk Ranch. This is owned by the Forest Service or the Park Service and has some good views of the Tetons and old ranch cabins. You can drive slightly past the buildings, ford a creek with your truck and continue to where the road makes a 90 degree turn to your right. Park here - the ranch road that would go further to the north is marked as no vehicles allowed. Take your rod and after a 1/4 mile walk on that ranch road you will be at the Buffalo Fork where you could fish from the bank and wade a little - just be careful of the holes and the main current of the river. Interestingly, if it weren't for the hip replacement and if you were a bit adventurous then you could keep walking and fishing following the river upstream to the east and fish what is the backside of Pinto Ranch. As long as you stay in the river or on the right side bank you will be OK. However, don't get on the left side because that is Pinto Ranch property and they have been known to be pretty touchy about things. If you need more - just PM me. I'm happy to share what I know. Bill

Note that THE SINGLE BEST fishing spot that I've found on the Buffalo Fork can be seen in the second (down from the top) photo at the top of this thread. That spot is located at the bottom of the "cliff" that can be seen on the right side of the photo. There is a boondocking RV spot or two at the top of that cliff and this is the first turnout on your right as you head east on Buffalo Valley Road. If you get to this spot you will be able to wade about 1/2 way towards the cliff. Take anything big (size 8 or so) and chuck it as far as you can towards the cliff. Work your way down stream to the end of the cliff and then come back and do it again. There are some 20 to 24 inch fish there. BIll

If you are specifically talking about staying at Box Creek camp ground you should know that the reason the Forest Service de-commissioned this was due to griz activity. As I mentioned above, the Forest Service took away the picnic tables but left the bear boxes. However, I have never seen a bear in the camp ground but I have observed steaming bear scat on the paved road less than a 1/2 mile from Box Creek. Having said this - I always keep my food in the Oliver. You should absolutely have bear spray and as you fish you are likely to see bear track - both black and griz along with deer and moose. I always carry bear spray AND additional protection measures. As far as fishing goes - the two main streams in that area are the Buffalo Fork and the Snake. Are you fishing with a guide, and, do you prefer wading or drift boat?

If you ever wondered why molded fiberglass campers hold their value so well - you now know.

I don't believe that this product is the one that Mossemi used. I think that his was more like the channels used for screens and I know that he used Velcro to attach those channels to the ceiling (MaxAir frame). Bill