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You're goin' to need a bigger ukulele?

Two things - 1 - as you may already know - you need to register with Oliver 2 - you need to register/get a campsite with the State Park Even if the State Park has no available sites (I'm guessing that they still do have sites available) there are "bondocking" sites available very close by. Bill

Its all about the bass

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You might want to pass this by Matt Duncan. As far as I know - things like the Beach Pavilion have a fee associated with them by the State Park. However, more than likely the vendors will be in the usual location (I can't remember what that is called) and if that is the case then Oliver has already arranged with the State Park for use of the "shelters" in that area. Just saying. Bill p.s. thanks for taking the music by the horns on this one. Hopefully a bunch of pickers will get with the program.

I like what you've done to the place!😃

You might take a look at THIS thread for more insight. Bill

One of the reasons I stopped cross country motorcycle trips.😵

Interesting as I do the same. Usually on the first day on the road I start out a bit nervous, high strung, anxious, etc. All the details of the trip are going through my mind - did I remember to pack everything? Are all systems as good as I can get them on both the truck and the Ollie? Did I remember to pack enough money, emergency supplies? What is that exit number for cheap gas? Etc., etc., etc. However, after about an hour or so I'm over there in the slow lane, enjoy a bit of music and watching the world go by. While basically not having to "worry" about running into the traffic in front of me, there is simply more time to actually see what is happening on and around the road. I've accepted the fact that it will take me 15 minutes to a half hour longer to get where I'm going and THAT is OK. There really is no need to hurry since I've planned my stop for the night early enough in the day that I have plenty of time no matter what happens (i.e. traffic delays, tire trouble, or even showing off the Ollie at a gas station/rest stop). Such a joy to be on the road and not worried about virtually anything - no NEED to rush as those days are over. Why didn't I do this sooner?

HERE is the thread on the slow blow fuses. Bill

Since I store my Ollie away from my home I do not have it readily available. So, I simply don't remember what type of "blade" fuse is necessary - but - you can always simply pull one, take it to WalMart, Ace or any auto parts store and get a "kit" that includes a couple of fuses in the most common sizes plus a fuse puller (beats looking around for a pair of needle nose pliers). You will also need a couple of slow blow fuses for the jacks. There was a recent thread for those here on the Forum or you will find a yellow plastic/rubber protective case near the top of each jack. Inside that case is the slow blow fuse. Take it out, run down to your local NAPA store and buy a couple. Bill

I do not have experience with this particular trashcan. However, I think that smaller is better - its not exactly like there is a bunch of spare room in the bath area😉. Bill

There have been a number of these "containers" shown here on the Forum over the years. "High quality" and "waterproof" can be a bit subjective though. I'd start by looking through the "Mods" section of the Forum and/or doing a search for storage basket. Good luck! Bill

At the top of this page - click "Home" Then click "Owners" Then click "Annual Rally" Note that if you still need more info there is a number to call at the bottom of the "Annual Rally" page. It is unlikely that you will get specific information regarding a specific schedule of Rally activities yet - but - historically there have been presentations on various subjects in the Ballroom of the main Lodge each day plus a number of vendors and current model Oliver trailers are available most of each day in an area down by the lake. There is time for visiting with other owners and there is usually an opening reception and a closing meeting. Do you have a specific question in mind? Bill

I too have ben watching KYD for a few years. I was very surprised hearing the number of 67 mph as this has been my maximum speed for open relatively flat interstates for awhile now. In wind, rain and gloom of night (I very rarely tow at night) the max speed goes lower. Also being in a fair amount of traffic will decrease my maximum no matter how fast those other guys are going. Having said this - it really gives me the nerves to be doing 65 in the right lane while things are passing me at 90 plus just a few feet away. Bill p.s. I really liked the parts about - if it feels to fast - it is too fast.

OK - looks like you got the ball rolling! I've not seen a Rally schedule - yet - but, unusually there is nothing "formally" scheduled for Thursday and Friday nights. So, after everyone has supper on their own and/or an adult beverage or so you are free to wander around, meet up with friends, go up to the Lodge to watch the sun set (or simply watch it set over the lake from the beach) or just try to relax from your day's adventures in Ollie land. So, for at least a couple of hours (I think that the campground quiet hours start at 10pm) you can pick away. Hopefully others that enjoy this sort of thing will either show up at your place or agree to meet for some music and laughs. Bill

Sorry for the thread hijack - but I trust you musical types that are going to be at the Rally are organizing an evening of picking! Just let us know what campsite or area and we'll be there. Bill

dennis - Just about ALL you might want to know about towing and tow vehicles can be found HERE and/or HERE. Good luck on your search. Bill

These days just about anyone that has that "RN" profession is an angel. I've personally been helped by those angels and I'm certainly one that is VERY grateful. Glad you found Oliver like just about everyone here. They are truly something different as is the company that makes them. If there is anything that any of can do to make your journey into the Ollie world a bit more pleasant, please, just let us know. Bill

I don't know - but - I doubt it since the principle on which this device works is based on pressure differences. I wouldn't think that there would be enough pressure difference in the cold water lines. However, in the beginning of my usage, I didn't think that it would really work for the hot water line either. Shows ya what I know. Certainly would not hurt to shoot the company an email. Bill

I assume that you have sent you suggestion to someone at Oliver? If not then I'd send it to Rodney Lomax % Oliver Travel Trailers. Bill

Absolutely! For a number of reasons. Bill

Interesting idea - Our current home was built as a "SPEC" house about 20 years ago. After it sat vacant on the market for two years (because the builder was asking too much money for it) we negotiated a fair price and moved in. A short time later, I discovered that the plumber that did the original work on the house decided to install a "return on the hot water line" from the further point away from the water heater thus forming a "loop" in the hot water line. He did this because the house is relatively long and narrow with the source of hot water being located at one end while the kitchen and laundry room are located at the other end. Obviously this causes a rather long delay in getting hot water to that end of the house. Having never seen a return "hot water line" before I did some investigating and found a product called "Just Right" made by the Nibco company. This product is installed near the water heater on that "return line", it requires NO pump because it basically works using the Venturi principle which takes advantage of the small differences in fluid pressure due to the slight difference in pressure between the return water being slightly cooler than the water coming directly out of the water heater. You can read about how it works HERE. As I see it, the down side is that the water heater would have to constantly be "on", but, that would probably be less expensive than having the furnace constantly "on". Bill p.s. this device works great and there is always hot water available in the kitchen and laundry room. Since there is always water circulating in those house pipes I did insulate those pipes heavily.

Carl - Another thing that you can try is to press down (towards the tire) on the TPMS while at the same time turning the TPMS anti-clockwise (lefty loosey). If the sensors aren't on too tight this just might work without that little wrench. One more - Hold the main body of your TPMS in your left hand and use your right hand to try to twist the very top of the TPMS (again anti-clockwise). Again, if the top isn't screwed on too tight, it just might come off without that little wrench. And, finally - if you have either a thin head adjustable wrench or a thin pair of pliers, you can use those in place of the little wrench. Be a bit careful doing this in that you certainly do not want to bugger up the relatively soft plastic that these TPMS housings are made out of. Bill

Thanks - I try my best to be objective and balanced on both sides of most discussions. Me too! I've never had a flat on the side of the road (knock on wood) but have rotated the tires and raised the camper (using the jacks) in order to place jack stands, blocks of wood, etc. under it in order to do other maintenance jobs too. Being squashed by any vehicle is not high on my list of things to do, therefore, I too am VERY careful and assume full responsibility for for my actions regarding these jacks. Another note for those that own "newer" Ollies - on the newer Ollies the steel sub-frame was bigger (i.e. longer) and this is when Oliver started placing those stickers/decals showing "jack points". For those of us that own older Elite II's the sub-frame is so short that there really is little to no place for a jack. Since one can not use a jack under the axle and there is little to no space under the support for the springs - where does one place a jack? Yes, there are places, but, one must be very careful with its placement - both under the Ollie and on the ground (you certainly do not want ANY shifting of the jack in either location). Thus, for these owners of older Ollies (Elite II's) many times it is easier and even more prudent to simply use these onboard jacks to temporarily raise the camper on one side. Bill