Moderators SeaDawg Posted June 9, 2022 Moderators Share Posted June 9, 2022 (edited) @John E Davies, I haven't found the easter eggs. 😐 But here's my "smile photo." I call this tree on our property in NC my t-rex tulip tree. If you squint, you can see the open jaws, and neck outline. This time of the year, the tulip poplars are in bloom, near the top, where the little blooms kind of look like tulips. In the lower branch/bottom jaw, you can see the blossoms. They look like teeth from a distance. These trees are usually kind of cone shaped. T rex is reaching for the sun, obviously. Edited June 10, 2022 by SeaDawg Add pgoto, after dark 4 1 6 2008 Ram 1500 4 × 4 2008 Oliver Elite, Hull #12 Florida and Western North Carolina, or wherever the truck goes.... 400 watts solar. DC compressor fridge. No inverter. 2 x 105 ah agm batteries . Life is good. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
John E Davies Posted June 10, 2022 Author Share Posted June 10, 2022 13 minutes ago, SeaDawg said: @John E Davies, I haven't found the easter eggs. 😐 The bird at the top was totally unplanned. There is a row of wind turbines on the ridge on the far right horizon. OK, maybe not Easter Eggs, but unexpected when I was going through the pics, since my wife took them. John Davies Spokane WA 1 1 SOLD 07/23 "Mouse": 2017 Legacy Elite II Two Beds, Hull Number 218, See my HOW TO threads: Tow Vehicle: 2013 Land Cruiser 200, 32” LT tires, airbags, Safari snorkel, Maggiolina Grand Tour 360 Carbon RTT. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
John E Davies Posted June 18, 2022 Author Share Posted June 18, 2022 Not really an Ollie pic, this is for Trainman. We stopped at the most excellent and wonderful Nevada Northern Railway in Ely. It’s a vast complex of buildings, depot/ museum/ gift shop, sheds, service buildings, machine shops, foundry, warehouses, and incredible old locos and equipment that were part of the vast Kennecott open pit mine, which stopped operations in the 1970s. That is the same company that operated the Kennecott Copper Mine in SE Alaska. And once you pay your entry fee, you can wander around at your leisure. If a building isn’t padlocked you can enter! Ely Nevada, Nevada Northern Railway, Kennecott Mine locomotive 81 coming in to hook up for the first train ride of the day, Ely Nevada, Nevada Northern Railway, Kennecott Mine locomotive 81 backing to hook up for the first train ride of the day John Davies Spokane WA 3 SOLD 07/23 "Mouse": 2017 Legacy Elite II Two Beds, Hull Number 218, See my HOW TO threads: Tow Vehicle: 2013 Land Cruiser 200, 32” LT tires, airbags, Safari snorkel, Maggiolina Grand Tour 360 Carbon RTT. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
John E Davies Posted February 8, 2023 Author Share Posted February 8, 2023 I have been rooting around under the bath sink for the last two days. Yikes: unsecured wiring, gaffers tape, peeling aluminum tape… Disconnected the unused flush line, added a longer section where it teed into the main water line. Found somebody’s lost boa under my floor, this seems to be quite common… Added a 3 inch adjustable elbow from Home Depot, plus a whole bunch of extra insulation, bubble type up high where there was NONE installed, and a complete layer of 1” R5 pink stuff everywhere else. Cut off three feet of the snake and attached to the elbow, rotated the elbow against the waste pipe and secure it in two places, I get quite a bit more airflow now, some is due to the elimination of the extra duct, some is due to the free flowing steel elbow.Drilled return air holes in the top of the cubby nook thing. Drilled my factory installed inspection plate in the closet to turn it into an air return. Getting there….. I have lots more holes to drill because I am also going to completely eliminate the factory furnace inlet and insulate that wall completely to kill the horrible fan noise. All the return HV air will go through the wall and floor cavities and spaces. John Davies Spokane WA 7 SOLD 07/23 "Mouse": 2017 Legacy Elite II Two Beds, Hull Number 218, See my HOW TO threads: Tow Vehicle: 2013 Land Cruiser 200, 32” LT tires, airbags, Safari snorkel, Maggiolina Grand Tour 360 Carbon RTT. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BBL Posted February 8, 2023 Share Posted February 8, 2023 18 hours ago, John E Davies said: I have been rooting around under the bath sink for the last two days. Yikes: unsecured wiring, gaffers tape, peeling aluminum tape… @John E Davies have you modified your under sink storage “thingy” to be quick-disconnect? I have seen some people have done that and briefly looked through your video list but didn’t see it. I would certainly want to creat access to this area when I get my trailer. (not long now!) Thanks - Brian Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
John E Davies Posted February 8, 2023 Author Share Posted February 8, 2023 24 minutes ago, Brian and Brandelyne said: @John E Davies have you modified your under sink storage “thingy” to be quick-disconnect? I have seen some people have done that and briefly looked through your video list but didn’t see it. I would certainly want to creat access to this area when I get my trailer. The main issue with the factory install is that they use a sealant around the perimeter, it is easy to break the cubby free with a thin stainless putty knife, but it is a royal PITA to clean all the sealant off and apply new. I haven’t finished there yet, I plan to use exposed screws and no sealant at all, except I am applying liquid electrical tape to the water pump switch and light to seal them. I don’t feel there is a need for a door as some owners have done, unless you want to store stuff in there like paper products… I did have Oliver install a small inspection port in the closet, so I could at least take a peek in there to look for leaks. Any owner could do this pretty easily, mine is a 5 inch port. I just don’t get why the installer felt he had to put sealer around all these small interior parts. Better cosmetics I guess. But why inside the closet? All of mine has yellowed already. John Davies Spokane WA. . 2 SOLD 07/23 "Mouse": 2017 Legacy Elite II Two Beds, Hull Number 218, See my HOW TO threads: Tow Vehicle: 2013 Land Cruiser 200, 32” LT tires, airbags, Safari snorkel, Maggiolina Grand Tour 360 Carbon RTT. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BBL Posted February 8, 2023 Share Posted February 8, 2023 @John E Davies Thanks John - that is helpful. I wouldn’t want a door either, I think we will use the nook thingy all the time. Some of the ones I have seen have installed knurled knobs on the outside where you can just remove them by hand and then open the compartment. I am guessing that could introduce water in that compartment as it would certainly be less watertight than one that was sealed with caulk. I like the cargo tie down in the closet. I have a few strips of these in the back of my truck on my bedslide. Got very used to “seat track” in the Air Force flying on the heavies. Brian 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
John E Davies Posted February 8, 2023 Author Share Posted February 8, 2023 49 minutes ago, Brian and Brandelyne said: I like the cargo tie down in the closet. I have a few strips of these in the back of my truck on my bedslide. Got very used to “seat track” in the Air Force flying on the heavies. https://www.macscustomtiedowns.com/ John Davies ex- A & P Spokane WA 2 SOLD 07/23 "Mouse": 2017 Legacy Elite II Two Beds, Hull Number 218, See my HOW TO threads: Tow Vehicle: 2013 Land Cruiser 200, 32” LT tires, airbags, Safari snorkel, Maggiolina Grand Tour 360 Carbon RTT. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BBL Posted February 8, 2023 Share Posted February 8, 2023 Thanks John - great reference. These are the guys I use: https://www.uscargocontrol.com Brian 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
John E Davies Posted April 8, 2023 Author Share Posted April 8, 2023 Almost done, this is the same Isotherm Cruise 130 that Oliver is now using. I have some paint touchup to do, and some sealing after the paint is fully cured. I will do a new thread when it is finished. It is remarkable how silent it is…. John Davies Spokane WA 5 1 SOLD 07/23 "Mouse": 2017 Legacy Elite II Two Beds, Hull Number 218, See my HOW TO threads: Tow Vehicle: 2013 Land Cruiser 200, 32” LT tires, airbags, Safari snorkel, Maggiolina Grand Tour 360 Carbon RTT. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rivernerd Posted April 8, 2023 Share Posted April 8, 2023 14 hours ago, John E Davies said: I will do a new thread when it is finished. It is remarkable how silent it is…. Looking forward to your new thread, including your usual helpful narrative, when you are finished. 5 Hull #1291 Central Idaho 2022 Elite II Tow Vehicle: 2019 Tundra Double Cab 4x4, 5.7L with tow package Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
John E Davies Posted May 5, 2023 Author Share Posted May 5, 2023 I am solo boondocking at a remote site on Lake Roosevelt, and I found this little guy in my attic. Sorry, I can’t say where this is, or I would have to shoot you, it is the best site in the best CG around here. Completely deserted this time of the year, probably because the lake level is 30 feet below the end of the boat ramp. John Davies Spokane WA 1 3 SOLD 07/23 "Mouse": 2017 Legacy Elite II Two Beds, Hull Number 218, See my HOW TO threads: Tow Vehicle: 2013 Land Cruiser 200, 32” LT tires, airbags, Safari snorkel, Maggiolina Grand Tour 360 Carbon RTT. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Moderators SeaDawg Posted May 5, 2023 Moderators Share Posted May 5, 2023 Woah! How the heck did mouse get into Mouse? 1 2008 Ram 1500 4 × 4 2008 Oliver Elite, Hull #12 Florida and Western North Carolina, or wherever the truck goes.... 400 watts solar. DC compressor fridge. No inverter. 2 x 105 ah agm batteries . Life is good. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
John E Davies Posted May 5, 2023 Author Share Posted May 5, 2023 There are six more scattered around the interior… all different, of course. John Davies Spokane WA 2 3 SOLD 07/23 "Mouse": 2017 Legacy Elite II Two Beds, Hull Number 218, See my HOW TO threads: Tow Vehicle: 2013 Land Cruiser 200, 32” LT tires, airbags, Safari snorkel, Maggiolina Grand Tour 360 Carbon RTT. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Wayfinder Posted May 5, 2023 Share Posted May 5, 2023 Wow, I was thinking an Oliver would be very resistant to mice infiltrations. Maybe by leaving the basement door open one night? Chris 2016 Legacy Elite II o--o Hull #110 o--o Wayfinder o--o Twin Bed o--o 2020 RAM 1500 Limited 5.7L Augusta, Georgia Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Moderators SeaDawg Posted May 5, 2023 Moderators Share Posted May 5, 2023 Ooh. Stickers? Thanks for the funny. 2008 Ram 1500 4 × 4 2008 Oliver Elite, Hull #12 Florida and Western North Carolina, or wherever the truck goes.... 400 watts solar. DC compressor fridge. No inverter. 2 x 105 ah agm batteries . Life is good. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Wayfinder Posted May 5, 2023 Share Posted May 5, 2023 Are you pulling our leg? Are those stickers? 1 Chris 2016 Legacy Elite II o--o Hull #110 o--o Wayfinder o--o Twin Bed o--o 2020 RAM 1500 Limited 5.7L Augusta, Georgia Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Wayfinder Posted May 5, 2023 Share Posted May 5, 2023 HA, didn't see the reply until now. Winning! 3 Chris 2016 Legacy Elite II o--o Hull #110 o--o Wayfinder o--o Twin Bed o--o 2020 RAM 1500 Limited 5.7L Augusta, Georgia Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Caddymv Posted May 5, 2023 Share Posted May 5, 2023 In the apple orchard at Red apple farm on Rt 2. Our first Harvest Host night. Fantastic 5 2022 Elite 2 twin. Hull1273 2021 Tundra Crew Crab V8 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
VBistro Posted May 6, 2023 Share Posted May 6, 2023 5 1 MaryBeth Boulder, CO 2022 Elite II #953 TV: 2021 Ford Expedition Max Platinum, Max Tow Package Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MAX Burner Posted May 6, 2023 Share Posted May 6, 2023 ...so here's a "2-fer". Top pic is a "chirpie" aerator nibbling on a full moon in Durango. Next one is Magnus after a long day on the road. 4 1 Art, Diane, Magnus & Oscar (double-Aaarrf!) 2022 TUNDRA 2017 LE II; Hull #226 "Casablanca" HAM call-sign: W0ABX Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Moderator+ ScubaRx Posted May 6, 2023 Moderator+ Share Posted May 6, 2023 On 2/8/2023 at 1:22 PM, John E Davies said: The main issue with the factory install is that they use a sealant around the perimeter, it is easy to break the cubby free with a thin stainless putty knife, but it is a royal PITA to clean all the sealant off and apply new. I haven’t finished there yet, I plan to use exposed screws and no sealant at all, except I am applying liquid electrical tape to the water pump switch and light to seal them. I don’t feel there is a need for a door as some owners have done, unless you want to store stuff in there like paper products… After taking mine out 8 or 10 times, I saw a great need for a door there. I'm in and out of there all the time for wiring or plumbing projects. I left it unattached for about a year once, I just put some purple duct tape around it, until Tali finally demanded it to be reattached. That's when I installed the door. I did have Oliver install a small inspection port in the closet, so I could at least take a peek in there to look for leaks. Any owner could do this pretty easily, mine is a 5 inch port. You'll know if it is leaking. There will be water running out the forward weep holes. Then you'll wish you had a door. I just don’t get why the installer felt he had to put sealer around all these small interior parts. Better cosmetics I guess. But why inside the closet? All of mine has yellowed already. John Davies Spokane WA. . 1 Steve, Tali and our dog Rocky plus our beloved dogs Storm, Lucy, Maggie and Reacher (all waiting at the Rainbow Bridge) 2008 Legacy Elite I - Outlaw Oliver, Hull #026 | 2014 Legacy Elite II - Outlaw Oliver, Hull #050 | 2022 Silverado High Country 3500HD SRW Diesel 4x4 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Wayfinder Posted May 6, 2023 Share Posted May 6, 2023 6 hours ago, VBistro said: Love that pic. Says a lot. 1 1 1 Chris 2016 Legacy Elite II o--o Hull #110 o--o Wayfinder o--o Twin Bed o--o 2020 RAM 1500 Limited 5.7L Augusta, Georgia Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
HDRider Posted May 6, 2023 Share Posted May 6, 2023 Love this thread! 1 1 Jeff & Cindy - NE Arkansas - 2023 Legacy Elite II - Twin Bed - Hull #1423 TV - 2015 Silverado 2500 Duramax 4x4 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ShallowGal Posted May 21, 2023 Share Posted May 21, 2023 Add "inspect tailpipe" to your checklists. @Lake Guntersville SP 5 1 2 1 Chris & Duke Chadwell 🐾Maddie & Baxter🐾 Elite II Hull 292 2022 F-250 Lariat 7.3 Godzilla 4x4 Lakeland,FL Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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