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Do the dishes outside - with a shower extension!
Jason Foster replied to Snackchaser's topic in Ollie Modifications
Not a bad idea. I have this camping table that has a built in wash basin. It probably wouldn't be too hard to mount the shower head above the sink. -
Since the vent is directly below the bedding and just above where my dog sleeps, I plan to install a thin filter on the back side of that main cabin intake vent. I'm not really concerned about the air circulating in the basement, so I won't mount anything on the Truma. Something like this would be able to stop hair and lint but still allow adequate airflow: Amazon.com: Replacement Air Conditioner Foam Filters Compatible with Frost King Model F1524 and 471002-15 x 24 x 3/16 in. - 2 Pack : Home & Kitchen
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I can confirm that in my 24, however, looking at the Truma makes me wonder why it wasn't mounted 90 degrees since the current orientation causes a substantial kink in the air ducts. However, that would compromise the mounting on top the wheel well. Although I don't really see a problem with that. Return vents: Bathroom Closet upper and lower venting As seen in the pictures, they installed one above and below. However, it stays cold in there so without possative airflow using a fan, it is just dead space. I think a small DC power fan mounted on one of these vents would make a big difference, though I'm not sure if it is needed since there are no water lines in there.
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This almost sounds like a consignment rather than a dealer purchase. I wonder if they will take trade ins now.
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The good thing is, the new Olivers have some amazing upgrades and they are starting to put them into some Dealer locations which make it somewhat more convenient to get one. And maybe they will now take trades since they are going to dealers?
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There is a line somewhere that delineates camping from glamping. One I do, the other I abhor. I'm not really sure where that line is, but I've seen the extremes on both sides. The Oliver is an amazingly well-built trailer with quite a few amenities, but it falls way short of glamping.
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My Oliver would actually fit in the closet I built for my wife, lengthwise, anyway. This is where I come to life. We live in the country, but it just isn't country enough. The Oliver gets us out where the mall crawlers dare to tread: campgrounds. Although, I really like dispersed camping. It is much harder to find good places like that.
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Bigger is not always better, especially when you get older and maintaining a massive trailer or Class A gets to be a chore. I bought the OTT to get outdoors. I go home to be in a big house. Nothing beats the size, beauty and luxury of a brick and mortar home. I certainly don’t want wheels on it.
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Mine has the Truma and the black ducts are very stiff and substantial. They also provide an adequate amount of conduction that heats the fresh water tank and the pipes around it. If it wasn't so late, I would provide a picture. My Pillow is calling me like a siren song.
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My experience is very similar to @jd1923 and @Ollie-Haus. There is just something about trying out all the wrong stuff before finding the right stuff. Sure makes you appreciate how amazing the OTT is.
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My bathroom stays pretty cold as well. So far, I just leave the door open and that helps. I can feel a very minute amount of air coming out of the vent in the bathroom, but it seems like a poor HVAC decision to put more airflow in by the intake vent rather than on the opposite side of the trailer. I think I will check under the vanity to see if it is connected properly and block one of the vent under the bed.
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Travel trailer approved 1.25” hitch mount bike rack
Jason Foster replied to a topic in Delivery Day Photos
I think it will work as long as it clamps the wheel above the axle line and where the wheel starts to curve back toward the bike. I will also use velcro straps. I think it will work. -
Travel trailer approved 1.25” hitch mount bike rack
Jason Foster replied to a topic in Delivery Day Photos
This looks like a good rack. However, to get it for two bikes, it will cost $1200 as opposed to $730 for the 1up. Is there more to this rack than meets the eye for it to be almost twice what the other one is? -
It does go through a little bit of water to prime, but I don't really limit the amount of water I use. There is 30 in the holding tank, and I generally get more water wherever I am camping. This is a different story when dispersed. In that case, I put the extra water in gallon water jugs and keep for other things. I don't drink the water in the holding tank so it is just used to clean hands, dishes, operate the toilet and clean up at night. 30 gallons is more than enough for about 3 days.
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Travel trailer approved 1.25” hitch mount bike rack
Jason Foster replied to a topic in Delivery Day Photos
I will have to look at it on my computer later. Hard to see it really well on my phone. I like the quick adjust feature for different size tires and the key lock mechanism. -
Travel trailer approved 1.25” hitch mount bike rack
Jason Foster replied to a topic in Delivery Day Photos
Thank Thanks for the picture. It does help. My has a Magnum Nomad. It has fat tires and full fenders like your. The velcro straps are a good idea. The front tire doesn’t look like it will be a problem but the rear tire is covered. I thought about removing the fender but the wife handed me divorce papers so i backed off. Lol -
Travel trailer approved 1.25” hitch mount bike rack
Jason Foster replied to a topic in Delivery Day Photos
My wife’s bike has the plastic fenders. How secure does it feel clamping underneath? -
Travel trailer approved 1.25” hitch mount bike rack
Jason Foster replied to a topic in Delivery Day Photos
I will need to replace the dinky trailer hitch Oliver decided to put on my trailer though. My wife’s bike has full fenders on it. I wonder if the clamping mechanism will work on that. Their website doesn’t show another option. -
This works for me. I actually went out and drained it when the temperatures were about 15 degrees. This is so easy to do, I don't know why I left it running in the first place. It pretty much works instantly when I turn it back on.
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Travel trailer approved 1.25” hitch mount bike rack
Jason Foster replied to a topic in Delivery Day Photos
I have a front hitch on my Ranch Hand bumper. I tried mounting the bikes on it and they were way over the top of the hood obstructing my field of view. Another reason I won't mount in front, my bumper already sits 18 inches beyond the front of the truck, add a rack and two bikes and I've just extended the front of my TV farther forward than I am comfortable with. According to the NHTSA, in 2019 there were 2.8 million front collisions vs 1.5 million rear. That would mean I would double the risk of smashing my expensive bikes with it mounted in the front vs the back. Another issue would be bugs on my bikes. If I cover them, I will obstruct the air from entering the radiator. In Texas, that could be disastrous. Finally, it just looked ugly. 😛 -
Travel trailer approved 1.25” hitch mount bike rack
Jason Foster replied to a topic in Delivery Day Photos
Your TV is a F350 Diesel Lariat Tremor pulling a $100k trailer. They know. -
Travel trailer approved 1.25” hitch mount bike rack
Jason Foster replied to a topic in Delivery Day Photos
That is a beefy bike rack. I like it. -
I love that one. In fact, I love a lot of the old classics. New stuff? Not so much.
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Every time she gets out to "push", she finds another pretty rock to add to her collection in the trailer somewhere.
