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Normally, there isn't really much "light" out there during the night. But, if you are referring to those times one is "camped" at WalMart and the like or in Alaska or under that one and only street light in the entire campground then (as Patriot points out) the combination of the tinted window and the blinds makes for a more than reasonable blockage of this kind of light - at least as good as the day/night shades that come stock with the Ollie. Note that both Patriot and I talk about the "tinted" window. There is also the option to replace the stock "frosted" window with a clear window but again, as Patriot points out, the tinted window matches the other tinted windows on the Ollie and still allows for seeing just who might be knocking at your door prior to opening it. Remember - most of us do not travel with "Reacher" on board! Bill

This mod has been around for a fair while now and unless the company has changed things - the only way to get the white operating handle is to give them a phone call. There is no extra charge for the white handle - it simply is not an option available with the online ordering process. Bill

GJ - You got that right. Those island types sure do know how to party! Nice job. Bill

As a "small" update - Jason (W) was working on the issues involved this past week but was hampered a bit by the lack of personnel at our platform company. Thanks to all those interested in Oliver and the Forum for their patience while we look for a viable solution that is not simply a Band-Aid/ Bill

Brian - No, as of yet, there have/has never been a presentation of any sort regarding radio/communication at the annual Rally. I'd suggest either a PM or an email to Matt Duncan in this regard. Good luck! Bill

Don't kid yourself - those people are really only interested in the health and welfare of Bosker! 😉

Yep - A good steel tank is a good steel tank.

rideandfly - From the pictures above it is obvious that You two are working too hard. You just got to learn how to relax! In any case - A happy and safe New Year to you and all of the Oliver Family too! Bill

Of course - the assumption is that one "normally" exchanges the empty tank for a full one versus simply getting the empty one refilled at a propane supply dealer or U-haul or Tractor Supply. Indeed, most of the "box" stores, gas stations, WalMart, grocery stores, etc. that do the exchange only have about 15 pounds of propane in them. However, there are places where one simply can't find a place that does a refill - such as anywhere near the Vail Valley area in Colorado. In these areas you have to either wait until you move on or bite the bullet and do the exchange. There is at least one other reason to go the exchange route - occasionally. If the tank you have has an expired date stamped on it (or is very close to expiration) and you don't have a dealer nearby that will re-certify that tank at a reasonable price (like free) then it just might be cheaper to exchange the old tank for one that has a current date stamp on it. Bill

Yes, I thought the same thing. But, the original hoses did give me more "wiggle" room - particularly when taking the tanks in and out for refilling. Having said this, I'd still do the same thing over again in that the new hoses really do reduce that big bend in the original and clean up the space a bit. Bill

There are a couple of sales going on that I saw today: 1 - The Cooper Discoverer HT3 LT 225/75R/16 has a holiday "special" good until December 31, 2022 at Discount Tire where you get $100 off on a set of four. 2 - Harbor Freight has all generators on sale at 20% off valid through January 5, 2023.

For what its worth - last Spring I replaced my hoses with two of THESE in the 12 inch length combined with two of THESE emergency gas cut off devices. All was purchased from TechnoRV.com. A couple of notes - 1 - make sure that you check the size of the connections on the hoses. Given your hull # I'd bet that you will need adaptors for these hoses to connect to the regulator. 2 - Given that the fittings on any of these hoses are made of brass, be careful that you do not over-tighten the fittings in that you stand a good chance of stripping the threads on that relatively soft brass. I believe that the torque setting is 25 foot pounds (but please reconfirm this). 3 - Make certain that you use "gas" tape or pipe dope. The tape is a bright yellow color and the pipe dope will be clearly marked as for use with gas. Bill

The EZTire TPMS (like this) also does not have to be rotating to read temp and pressure.. Bill

"That's" putting a new "wrinkle" on it!😃

Perhaps a fitting "offset" to the wishes above. But, the wishes are the same! Bill

When the bots hit it really didn't take long to see that they had found a way around the usual safeguards that were built into the platform we use. Quickly, Jason (W.) and Matt (D) went into find a solution mode - but - with the holidays not only did they have limited resources at Oliver but the software people at the platform were also down to a skeleton staff. Meanwhile, as a number of members noted, several of the moderator staff were "very" busy playing "whack a bot". That's when it was decided to simply close new registrations through the Christmas holidays and get back at finding a better solution once people were back at work with at least a somewhat "normal" schedule. Since many companies are also giving employees Christmas Monday off (December 26) I assume that any "serious" work in this regard will not begin until Tuesday (December 27). Past experience has shown that these people are very good and I would think that it will not take more than a few days to get to the bottom of what's going on. Certainly, everyone will be advised when we are once again "open for business". Bill p.s. of course, in the mean time, non-members can still see posts on the Forum. They can not see Classifieds nor can they add posts of their own but all other things are available to them.

For THAT - I'd change my name to "Ollie" 😁

Obviously there's been some elf magic happening here - it wasn't me though. Ho! Ho! Ho! 🎅

I don't believe that it was vibration that caused Oliver to take this stance. It has more to do with the exhaust from the generator being drawn into the cabin of the Oliver via the bath window and/or the bath fan or the vent. Bill

A nicely worded request to Matt Duncan should produce results. Bill

cyborg scum!🤬

There is actually a white LEII out there with red spots called Lady Bug.

Dave - No antlers on THAT reindeer! Nice looking pup though. Happy Hanukah, Merry Christmas and a happy and safe New Year. Bill

Welcome - you are now part of that Family. Bill

I live in a "planned community" that, similar to most of these "associations", has a long list of rules and regulations. Most of these rules and regulations I agree with, but, there are a number of them that I think are silly, too restrictive, poorly worded, and/or just plain wrong. Never-the-less, I do my best to know what the rules are and abide by them all. It is incumbent upon me to know the rules and make sure that I stay inside them - just the same as it is with any rule or law in my area. Even though I may or may not agree with the laws governing "camping" at these Harvest Host sites it apparently is a fact that these laws are being broken. So, the alternative is to either abide by the law or get active in getting the law changed. Claiming a lack of knowledge of the law is not a valid excuse - but - it certainly is worth a try at least the first time you are caught 😇. Bill