Wandering Sagebrush

With our Airstream, the simplest method was to just disconnect the trailer leads to the battery negative terminal. If I recall, there were three, the heavy gauge for the trailer, the lead from the solar controller, and the tongue jack. That eliminates all paths for current draw.

The dogs are back in from yard patrol, I’ve got a nice cuppa joe going, and in an hour or so the sun will peek up over the Wallowas. No complaints other than I’m sore from yesterday’s unsuccessful chukar chase.

Counter and storage space is tight, but the black nectar of the Gods is life sustaining. I don’t have a solution for you (we use Melita cone and pour into a Stanley thermos), but I’m interested in seeing the responses. Maybe we’ll find a better way. And… Welcome to the tribe, and congrats on the soon to be new Oliver.

Nope, but I’m following. Thanks for getting the question started.

They’re extremely detailed topographic maps, great for planning exploration of a state. Another atlas is published by DeLorme, but I believe Benchmark is better. For countrywide route planning, I use a free atlas from State Farm Insurance, but would prefer something like the Rand McNally because of the spiral binding. Edit: I just saw the post by @Patriot, and in general really like their guide books.

I can’t answer the “best” question, but I prefer the individual Benchmark Road and Recreation Atlases for each state I intend to visit.

Other than “convenience”, why would anyone trade anything in?

The CO/LP monitor is a DC (12VDC) device. While you’re not going to electrocute yourself, best practice is to not have power on while working on a connection. I recommend you find the fuse/circuit breaker and remove power from the monitor. You could also remove shore power and disconnect the negative battery cable that comes from the trailer to the battery pack.

The following link is to an almost 10 year old tire review by Scott Brady of Expedition Portal. While dated, I think it still has some interesting information.

Superb point! I had not taken that into consideration and now retract my musings.

I truly love this forum, but have to ask the question, is it time for a non Oliver controlled forum? Example gratis, Air Forums…

Need an opportunity to waste a little time? https://rvlifestyle.com/phrases-only-rvers-understand/

Interesting hitches…

John, I just stumbled on this thread. Your adventure trailer looks well made, could you share the brand/builder?

Dog stirring up dust or dander?

Well sugarfoot! I guess I’ve had black water tanks so long, I didn’t begin to think of just using a hose…

I am so thankful I live in a state that has one of those large swaths of red (public) lands. I believe it was Edward Abbey who wrote “I’d rather starve in the west, than fatten and flourish in the Siberian east”. I’m not sure about the starve part, but I certainly appreciate the elbow room. John, thanks for sharing.

Let’s not hear complaints, after all… it’s Lippert, and it’s on “sale”. 😳

That is what I replaced “old leaky” with.

Another vote for Garmin InReach. In addition to being able to send a SOS to the InReach response center in an emergency, the two way communication path works well to let others know where you are, and what your status is. Your contacts can also reach out to you if there is an urgent matter at their end. You can send and receive messages via SMS email, cell phones, and other InReach devices. There are canned messages, as well as the ability to send your own text. When paired with a Bluetooth device, it’s easier to use. We have the older InReach Explorer+, our subscription is $12/month.

An interesting article on methods to keep black tanks clean.

I’m a carnivore, well more like an omnivore, but I can’t imagine wanting to share my Ollie with a freezer of those proportions. Have you considered something like an Engel or National Luna that resides in the tow vehicle?

Got one. The Bride (5’4”) loves it, I bump my head (6’1”). It will be great for the outside shower.

We mostly use the Lagun for additional counter space or games, and it doesn’t get used a lot. I may buy a second mount, and use it in my All Terrain (ATC) pop up truck camper shell model.

Doug, we have two segments that create a king size bed. They’re in storage now, but I could drag them out and take photos if you need.