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You might want to send a Private Message to Shallowgal. They have spent several months on the road in their Ollie in the company of two good sized doodles. And/or - as JD recommends above - go see an Ollie in person. Good luck! Bill

Don't know if you two are insulting me or embarrassing me - either way, please don't stop!😅

Like Mike I too have a light right at the top of the basement door opening. On the left side of the light there is a switch that operates the light and the wires I referred to in my post above are easily accessed right there at the light fixture. Since your hull number is between Mike's and mine, I have to assume that you have the exact same light fixture in the same place. One of the problems with this light is its location - being located right at the basement door opening - where you already have the most natural light - there is basically no light way back in the depths of the basement (where you really need it). This is why I suggested the mod outlined above. Bill

Interesting to note the difference in the condition between the two hubs - one is fairly rusted while the other is not. I'd be sure to check both the brake pads and operation of those brakes - especially on the rear. Also interesting is the difference in the two grease caps on the hubs. By the look of the front cap it would appear that it is highly likely that the rear cap was lost while the front cap was installed in a reasonably brutal fashion. I'd replace that front cap soon. Nice job in getting that neglected running gear cleaned up - thanks for taking care of it. Bill

Installing another switch isn't very difficult. Access to the wires that supply 12 volts to the light are easily accessible and all you have to do is use splice a switch into the positive side of the supply. If you are going to do this you should also think about getting some additional lighting like THIS or THIS (there are a bunch to chose from) and install these lights toward the back of the basement. This will allow you to see back into the bowels. If you wire it properly the new switch will control all of the lights or you can control each light separately. Bill

AND - now back to our regularly scheduled topic of de-winterization and flea collars! Sorry for the hijack. Bill

Fishing - during the summer months, the Davidson is stocked each week (usually on Wednesday afternoon or Thursday morning) from the start of the National Forest up to the bridge at Avery Creek. Note that above the bridge you can only fly fish and the river is not stocked but the fish tend to be larger the closer you get to the fish hatchery. Just downstream from the campground there is a picnic area and if you walk the bank you will come upon the stump of a large tree that is partially in the water. There is a 24 inch rainbow that hangs out around this stump! However, good luck on catching it. Biking - assuming that you are talking about mountain biking then have fun but the trails do get very busy in that area on weekends. Stop into the Ranger Station right on 276 just above the campground and ask about trail conditions. Beer - Don't forget that Osker Blues is a short drive from the campground (get directions from the camp host or PM me or Google it) and for a somewhat "nicer" tour and/or restaurant , Sierra Nevada Brewing is up near the airport - about 18 miles east of the campground on just off route 280. There is also a decent place right at the entrance to the National Forest for a cold brew after a hard ride and another right on Ecusta Road about 5 miles from the Campground. Burning Bush Brewery right on route 280 east of the campground (near the stop light in Mills River) looks nice but I've not been there (yet). Bill p.s. there is a nice little hike right out of the campground that will take you past a old time little cemetery - ask the camp host for directions

I live fairly near the Davidson River. Drop me a PM if you need any help while you are there. Bill

Good for you guys/gals! Backing up really does get easier the more you do it. Hopefully I'll get a chance to meet you at the Rally and buy that time you will be ol' pros at backing the Ollie up. Nice looking rig too! Bill

Instead of making a mark - just lay sticks or identifiable rocks by the tires - the rocks or chalk also works for pavement. Bill

Fishing line - with a "sawing" action slowly (like anyone could really do this sort of stuff fast) move the line down the back of the 3M. Once whatever it is that was stuck with the 3M is off then you can use adhesive remover to get the rest off. Bill

tripmushrv - I quickly scanned your through checklist and my eye caught a couple of items you might want to think about: 1 - your reference 3-1 to use the Andersen WDH you really do not have to be "straight". It is easy to reconnect the Andersen as long as you back up at the same angle or orientation as you were when you disconnected. When I'm at a campground that has a gravel or dirt drive area, I simply find a stick and make a mark in the dirt right by both the front and rear tires. That way when it comes time to re-attach all I have to do is put those tires in the same place and the Andersen goes back on just the way it came off. 2 - your reference 5-9 I'd have to look it up but I believe that Oliver reduced the torque value to between 100 and 110 foot pounds. Certainly is a through list - nice work! Bill

Just let the pups hang out the window and with those eyes they will melt the heart of even the nastiest driver - no problem.🤩 Bill

Alabama fan?

Don't forget that the area between the hulls gets a "natural' flow of air via the scupper holes in the bottom and the fresh air grill in the cabin. Certainly, Wayfinder's suggestion would speed up the process for new hulls and/or for those of us that need to really get the air flowing in this area for one reason or another. Bill

Sure - but - it will only react to the black propane molecules! 😇

The family has been waiting for you! Let us know if we can help. Bill

Dicor is not a "bad" brand. Have you asked Oliver Service what they use? If you talk "sweet" enough - perhaps they would send you enough to do the door? Bill

If anyone actually goes to this event or if you are near Camp Hale - there is a small stream with a couple of ponds that parallels the main road for roughly a half mile. Stop in one or two of the turn-outs that are there and watch those ponds for a minute or two. At least two beavers reside there! Bill

Curiosity is also the name of the boat that a popular YouTube couple uses for their boat - Gone with the Wynns. Bill

Good morning! Bill

Other than dealing with the "extra" 6 inches or so that the adapter will add I don't see any reasons why it wouldn't work. Bill

And now the real fun begins! Making that shiny new Ollie all YOURS. Congrates! Bill

You will be fine! I'm excited for you. Bill