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For a time those gaskets were being replaced under warranty. I'm not sure as to which dates are/were covered though. Obviously, a service ticket or call to the Service department will get you the answer. Good luck! Bill

Very nice job - almost to the point of being lovely.

Ya got pics of that beauty? Glad that you're back with us. Bill

A quick search provided THIS. And, I'm sure that there are more. Bill

And here I thought that you were working on building those quads!😉

NandN Sounds like it took you long enough to find us. You've found a family and (probably) your "forever" camper. Glad you're here! Bill

2023 F-150 Lariat 6.5 foot bed, 3.5 liter Ecoboost engine, max tow, FX4 (mild offroad 4x4), power tailgate with entry steps, power runningboards.

Isn't "wrap" just about the same stuff that we used to listen to in the bars/coffee houses of Greenwich Village - but - it was "performed" by beatniks?

Given that the basic design of the twin turbos in the Tundra and the F-150 are the same - I can concur that I've never had a single issue towing with this type of engine since 2011 (two different Ford Ecoboost engines). And, when not towing the Elite II these twin turbos really are a blast to drive when you even think about putting your foot to the floor. Bill

I believe what we have here is a failure to communicate. HDRider is asking if there is a way to turn off the entire water supply to the outside shower while FrankC is referring to the knobs/handles that are located on the outside shower itself that allow for water to flow from the outside showerhead when turned on. Bill

For what its worth - I've been told by the folks at Voyager that they have redesigned the seals on the camera which should take care of the leaking problem. We'll see ...... Bill

So, there we were yesterday morning.... sitting in a booth having breakfast only an hours drive from the beach where we had just spent a nice quiet week enjoying the surf, waves, reading, and all things relaxing. First we noticed just how loud the diner's "music" was. Next we noticed just how BAD the music was. This resulted in a conversation about how our parents didn't appreciate OUR music just as we were not appreciating whatever this stuff was blaring from the overhead speakers. Certainly the Beatles could not compare to Frank! There was nothing in that 60's and 70's music that cold compare to Big Bands or even classical for that matter. I don't even know the name of that "screech owl" I was being forced to listen to, but, I do know that my music was real music and it was and is better!😁

Been there - done that. I'll try to get you a pic soon. However, be forewarned - The cover that I did really didn't help with moisture in that my second camera also leaked! Having said that - the cover does help with glare and sun. Bill

SomeDaySoon - Thank you for joining - it wasn't really very difficult (Was it?). Certainly we can use any help that you are willing to provide to include your knowledge of Canada's National Parks. If your goal really is to see all there is in Canada and the USA - I'd strongly recommend that you get started. Every single time I hit the road I see something new and that's even if I go back to the same place that I've been before. Simply put - there is not enough time and the sooner you get to it I'm guessing that there will be even more for you to find. If there is anything that we can do to help your journey - please - ask. Welcome! Bill

See my reply to your other post about the camera. The wiring can be accessed via the attic. You will need to remove the two self tapping screws/bolts at the bottom of the left (curbside) panel and pull down the insulation. You should be able to locate where the wires from the camera come through the roof. Follow those wires about a foot to 18 inches and you should come to the pin connector I mention in the other post. Bill

Chris - Hopefully its not too late - but - I'd email ASA (assuming that this is the camera you are talking about) and tell then that your camera has a moisture leak. Chances are they will tell you to send it in (with a return authorization number). They will "test" it for the failure you told them about and if it has really failed they will send you a new camera. This process takes right around 7 business days including the shipping time. Good luck! Bill p.s. unless you cut the wiring then the camera is connected to the power wiring via a "pin connector". Simply depress the latch on the side of the connector and pull it apart. The new camera will simply plug right back into that connector. Then just follow the instructions above to get the new camera to "pair" with the monitor.

Patriot is also currently in Colorado - around Rocky Mountain National Park. That's a bit away from you guys - but - ya never know. Bill

you could get a couple of inches by simply dropping the rear bumper. Unfortunately, I do not presently have access to my Oliver in order to measure how much distance you'd get by removing the Bulldog assembly. Obviously, you could either do a short (2 foot) "bump-out" at either the front or back of the garage to gain the extra room needed. Good luck. Bill

There actually are a few water/electric sites in Baker's Hole Campground. But, they are hard to come by in that all sites there are first come/first served. There is some terrific fishing near you! Bill

And, this is the case with thousands of these brakes. Yes, it is unfortunate when they do not work as designed. Yes, they are much more complicated as compared to the manual adjusting kind, but, for many people who do not or will not adjust their own brakes, the automatic ones generally do the job. Bill

I know that it is rare - but - there are times that I actually am lost for words. Two punches to the heart and gut in such a short period of time are tough by just about any standard. It is good to know that your Mom lived a wonderful life. Hopefully Ford will take good care of you such that your memories of this time can be met with peace in your heart and warm thoughts of your Mom. Bill

I too use one of those adapters that converts the discharge of the black/grey down to a garden hose size for the same reason - I do not use the black for anything other than #1. Obviously, this means that only liquids - either grey tank or the #1 in the black tank goes out that garden hose. which is left permanently attached to the connection in the Ollie bumper area. For those that do use the black tank for #2 then, just as obvious, they can not use a garden hose adapter. But, many have used a 45 degree "clear" adapter (like THIS or THIS) in order to be able to get to the connection better for the hose and to be able to see when the tank has actually emptied and/or is running with clear water. Bill

When I first got my Ollie I thought that those little lights under the camper were simply a cute gimmick that simply shouted - hey, look at me, I'm an Oliver. Fortunately, I changed my mind on this subject when later that very first summer I was preparing for bed in a nice boondocking spot and thought that I'd take a quick trip outside to ..... Anyway, I flipped the switch to turn those little lights on and made that first step out the door when I noticed a fairly large timber rattler curled up at the bottom of the second step! I sure did appreciate the indoor plumbing that night! Bill

In order to clarify this statement - Most (if not all) TPMS systems will alert you to "issues" with a tire - such as sudden loss of pressure, or pressures or temperatures that are outside of a predetermined range that you set. And, the TPMS system that integrates with the Ford system and screen will do this too as I assume that the other truck makers do. However, I've found an unexpected plus to having the stand alone monitor is that I'll watch it keeping an eye on the relative differences between tire temp and tire pressure under varying road and climate conditions. All things being equal - tires running on a concrete road will have a lower temperature and pressure than those running on a black asphalt road on a sunny day. smooth road. Generally, the same statement is true for a rough surfaced road versus a smooth road. So, how does one decide on what tire pressure is correct for their particular trailer? In the pages of this Forum there have been many posts that flat out state that one should NEVER have tire pressures under "X" or above "Y". These statements may or may not be correct for the particular trailer the poster is referring to under the conditions that they normally drive - or even those conditions that may be encountered from time to time. Trailer weight, the roads that are normally driven or even specifically driven, the speeds at which they drive, the weather, etc., etc. all influence the decision as what tire pressures are appropriate for any given situation. Indeed, many of these posters will "admit" to "airing down" for those times when they travel on rough (dirt) roads. This is done for basically two reasons: 1 - for better traction; 2 - softer ride. Interestingly, this is one of the same problems that we are all trying to solve when deciding what our "normal" or "regular" tire pressure will be. We don't want to have such a high pressure in the tires such that they are like (to borrow an oft used statement) rocks. Nor do we want a tire with such low tire pressure as to cause it to heat up too much in "normal" driving. By keeping an eye on my tire pressures while also seeing the tire's temperature I can make a rough judgement as to when or why a tire is reacting to any particular situation. For instance (for my Ollie loaded for a "normal" camping trip), I will set my tire pressures at 60psi. But, the weather changes and/or one of the main roads I'm traveling has been repaved from concrete to fresh black asphalt and I note that my tires are increasing more than about 1 psi for every 10 degrees increase in air temp. Depending on how long or how severe this situation might continue, I might decide to add 3 or 4 psi. This is a bit counter intuitive but note that a harder tire (more psi) will have less rolling resistance and therefore run cooler than a softer tire. Another way of thinking about this is that a softer tire (less psi) will have more surface of the tire on the road and will "squirm" or "flex" more thus causing more friction and thus more heat. Over time I have been able to predict (generally speaking) what tire pressures are about right for me and my Ollie. But, just because I chose to run my tires at a certain pressure does not mean that this is the correct pressure for your Ollie in any given situation. We all want as soft a ride as possible while at the same time we want good traction, high tire mileage and most of all safety. By having the information provided by a TPMS we not only increase our immediate safety but we also obtain information from which we can make informed decisions as to satisfying some of the other conditions present when operating in a constantly changing environment. Bill

No. The "situation" hasn't really bothered me that much. Bill