Boudicca908

Are you accessing off 4 Peaks Rd? or from the east via the El Oso Road? I hope to make it into Arizona next year.

Are there "authorized" mobile techs?

In similar fashion, I can't do the wood or carpeted interior because of all the glues (formaldehyde) and my severe allergies. My allergies began with exposure to formaldehyde! And while that large refrigerator looks nice, I sure would miss my pantry in my E2.

This has been one of the more informative threads I've read in some time. All kinds of lessons to be learned. Thanks to all.

A friend sent me a link to a YouTube channel — it’s focused on reviewing RVs and helping RV buyers get refunds or assistance / fixes from the manufacturers when they have purchased faulty RV products. (I think she sells a book.) Apparently the Big Three manufacturers own a huge number of “brands” and she says they don’t stand behind their products. At the end of her video, she notes that there are independent companies that are not affiliated with the Big Three brands. Oliver is at the top of her mentions of good products.

Happy Veterans Day! I spent the day surrounded by wonderful Veterans, and salute you all!

Looks beautiful!

I had a zerk that needed replacement last year. Luckily for me, an extremely helpful hardware store guy (way up in the mountains in Colorado last year) determined that I have (at least) TWO DIFFERENT zerk thread sizes: one was metric and one was not. He sold me some 'spares' of each of those, AND tools for the metric.

Beginning now! LOL

I don't have a 'shop' space or much in the way of equipment. Also, my TV came with a TPMS for the 4 tires (not the spare). I have some questions: - What's involved in the installation process? If a professional install is recommended, where does one go to have this done? - Are there any issues with adding a TPMS to a vehicle that already has one? - How much will an installation range in cost? Thanks to original poster, as this has been on my list of possible upgrades.

I didn't think about that, and didn't ask, but I did receive the senior discount.

Some of us were able to successfully reserve our sites for the October 2026 Rally, by calling in to the campground. We will arrive early (our check-in dates were 12 months out) and by calling to reserve, the staff accommodated our request. (256) 571-5440 is the number for campground reservations. I didn't mention the rally. Looking forward to seeing everyone there!

Boudicca -- the name given to a beloved dog of mine, because she fiercely stood her ground as a small pup against a much larger dog of mine (he weighed 110 pounds). Boudicca (or Boadicea) was Queen of the Iceni, a Celtic tribe in eastern Britain. She led a major uprising against Roman rule around 60 AD -- this was after the Romans ignored the King's will, seized the lands of the Iceni, and enslaved the people; personally, Boudicca was flogged and her daughters were abused by the Romans, so she sought vengeance. She brought several tribes together, they numbered tens of thousands, and they waged war. Though they killed 70,000 to 80,000 Romans, Boudicca's army ultimately lost due to lack of training, tactics and the advantage of terrain. Though her name is Boudicca, I usually refer to her as "my Ollie".

I had to look this up — and seeing this product gave me an idea I might try… Has anyone tried using industrial grade velcro straps for securing these pipes?

Did you install them into the existing foam core board? If so, did you use epoxy on the outside of the brass?

This is something that I didn't consider (and neither did the hardware guy). I don't have any in my kit, so will be looking next time I'm near a hardware store.

FOLLOWUP: I took a photograph of the side of the board where my equipment is mounted. I don't know what it is, but I wouldn't call this PVC; I would call it foam core. It's so soft on the inside that I can poke my fingernail into the side. *haha -- I don't know why it's posting upsidedown; it doesn't appear that way on my computer until I insert it here* I purchased both #8 and #10 x 5/8" screws yesterday. I wandered through the hardware and pondered all the glues, epoxies, and wood fillers, but felt that I should begin with the medium locktite that is already in my kit. I tried to post a video to demonstrate, but suffice to say: there is no purchase for any type of screw. It's useless. **hints on video uploads?** I installed only one of the screws, because I expect it to fall out tomorrow when I drive to my next destination. I did not remove any screws; only 3 of the original 7 that I can see are still in place. I will update here after some towing, about whether this screw stays in place. QUESTIONS: 1) Does everyone have this same foam material as the base board for the mounting of your water pump equipment? Or is it possibly a substitute used during the 'short supply' years of Covid? 2) Has anyone tried replacing this board? My conclusion is that I will have to replace the entire board (or ask OTT to do it) because there isn't enough flexibility in the design of the system to move the pieces around and use a new spot on the board for attachment. I'm interested in what others find. Thanks for the help!

Thank you for this. I will go find some tomorrow and inquire about adhesive suitable for this project and materials.

Can anyone help me identify the TYPE and SIZE of screws to anchor the lines around the Water Pump? I have found several of these are missing (see photos attached), and am loathe to take any out, because I'm not sure whether I can re-install them by hand OR whether they will stay in place, if mounted into the existing holes. I'm on the road (not at home) and haven't been able to find a hardware where I can pull in with my trailer in tow to get help with this. I don't have power tools, so am limited to using the standard screwdrivers. Does anyone have suggestions or solutions: - alternative mounting (screws of different size, addition of some kind of glue, or different system to hold them down) - how to size screws (in general) without removing them Is this standard (another thing to add to the list for pre-trip maintenance)? I have inquired at OTT mothership (I discovered them missing right after my maintenance service). They have not been able to assist with identifying the screws used, nor suggesting methods to reinstall or what to use in place of original anchors. EDIT: ** They did suggest that I could "try gorilla epoxy" to see if it would help (once I find the right size and type of screws to use, one would assume).**

I usually ask service to check my TV spare condition and pressure when I go in for tire rotation — and most recently, I requested it when I replaced my TV tires. HOWEVER, when the tires were replaced, and they checked my TV spare, something happened, and it triggered issues: Warning Messages on the dashboard alternating between “check trailer wiring” and “trailer brakes connected”. I will start a new thread for this, when I get it resolved — but just wanted to make a note that there’s a control module (computer) located somewhere near the TV spare — so be aware of that. **I don’t want this comment to distract from the main thread.**

I have my crew cab rear seats folded up, and I carry my torque wrench in the folded seat on rolled up towels.

The socket gets stuck — no problem getting it ON, no problem turning the wrench (it’s long handled). And I had help obtaining the correct socket size.

This summer I had “practice” changing a truck tire (someone else’s truck) and it was enlightening. None of us were heavy enough to get the lugs off (I was able to loosen just 2 of them by standing and lightly bouncing my weight on the lug wrench.) I went out and bought 3 sections of galvanized pipe, one for each of us.

Belated Greetings to the Oliver I saw on Wednesday September 24th — you were heading east and I was heading west along I-40 somewhere in western Texas! You were my 8th Oliver sighting for the year, not counting Olivers at the Mothership.

I already use this — but still find it difficult.