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Forum: Problem Solving | Owners Helping Owners 04-22-2022, 02:42 PM
Replies: 13
Views: 2,683
Posted By Rob Outlaw
The ignitor wire if memory serves me correct...

The ignitor wire if memory serves me correct comes off the main circuit board and attaching via push on fast tab. The color of mine is red but I suppose it could be another color.
Forum: Problem Solving | Owners Helping Owners 04-22-2022, 11:03 AM
Replies: 13
Views: 2,683
Posted By Rob Outlaw
You didn't mention the wire going to the ignitor,...

You didn't mention the wire going to the ignitor, what Suburban calls the electrode. Have you hooked that wire up yet? Its at the very back of the furnace after taking the back cover plate off. Lower...
Forum: General Chat 07-31-2021, 04:13 PM
Replies: 108
Views: 7,237
Posted By Rob Outlaw
correction its 210

correction its 210
Forum: General Chat 07-31-2021, 04:11 PM
Replies: 108
Views: 7,237
Posted By Rob Outlaw
44.33

44.33
Forum: Camping, Campout Reports 07-14-2021, 11:46 AM
Replies: 7
Views: 906
Posted By Rob Outlaw
I live in SW Montana. Honestly I can't recommend...

I live in SW Montana. Honestly I can't recommend anyone heading this way from out of state to go camping. Most days air quality is poor to very bad but just as important most of the scenery that...
Forum: Fulltiming in a Molded Fiberglass Trailer 06-22-2018, 11:49 AM
Replies: 39
Views: 12,617
Posted By Rob Outlaw
F150 3.5 EB

Allow me to chime in on this thread given that we have towed our #70 Oliver all over Timbuk Tu and back, well over 12,000 miles at least. Thus far we have averaged roughly 14.5 mpg on most trips...
Forum: Camping, Campout Reports 06-20-2018, 11:39 AM
Replies: 12
Views: 1,230
Posted By Rob Outlaw
Pat this is not true. We have spent an enormous...

Pat this is not true. We have spent an enormous amount of time in the SW and Utah in particular. Once while camped at the Green River State Park in Green River, Utah we had a long discussion with the...
Forum: General Chat 04-30-2016, 09:44 AM
Replies: 64
Views: 5,826
Posted By Rob Outlaw
Mike there are a few issues here, first the...

Mike there are a few issues here, first the National Park Service does not fall under the USFS so those figures are meaningless for the NPS. The NPS is under the Department of Interior as is the BLM....
Forum: General Chat 04-29-2016, 09:59 AM
Replies: 64
Views: 5,826
Posted By Rob Outlaw
I just heard about this situation this morning. ...

I just heard about this situation this morning.

Large graffiti carved at Arches National Park in Utah | The Salt Lake Tribune...
Forum: General Chat 04-29-2016, 08:17 AM
Replies: 64
Views: 5,826
Posted By Rob Outlaw
Mike I don't want to beat a dead horse on this...

Mike I don't want to beat a dead horse on this with you, or anyone, but I do see your point to some degree. Personally my preferences are more in line with Steve on this issue, I'd much rather have a...
Forum: General Chat 04-28-2016, 07:23 PM
Replies: 64
Views: 5,826
Posted By Rob Outlaw
It was only a matter of time before The...

It was only a matter of time before The Constitution came up in this discussion. While I'm certainly not a constitutional scholar I do have a some issues with some of your points.

First, we could...
Forum: General Chat 04-28-2016, 04:48 PM
Replies: 64
Views: 5,826
Posted By Rob Outlaw
The morning we left to come home from the SW we...

The morning we left to come home from the SW we had breakfast in Moab with some old friends, one who is a retired national park ranger. I asked him if he missed his job and to that he said yes he...
Forum: General Chat 04-28-2016, 04:36 PM
Replies: 64
Views: 5,826
Posted By Rob Outlaw
While on our recent trip to UT we stayed a couple...

While on our recent trip to UT we stayed a couple of nights at Green River State Park. Nice little campground BTW and not too far from either Moab, Canyonlands, Arches, San Rafael Swell etc. Got to...
Forum: General Chat 04-28-2016, 09:51 AM
Replies: 64
Views: 5,826
Posted By Rob Outlaw
Stan, hopefully you can make it. It will be hot...

Stan, hopefully you can make it. It will be hot then, make no mistake but if you've never been there even with the heat I doubt you would regret it. We had unseasonably cool weather on this trip by a...
Forum: General Chat 04-28-2016, 09:15 AM
Replies: 64
Views: 5,826
Posted By Rob Outlaw
Probably not many, but you don't have to spend...

Probably not many, but you don't have to spend that kind of money to enjoy our National Parks or any of our public lands for that matter. Likewise I just made a comment regarding selling off these...
Forum: General Chat 04-28-2016, 09:12 AM
Replies: 64
Views: 5,826
Posted By Rob Outlaw
Good subject, its a great series, but just for...

Good subject, its a great series, but just for the record this documentary aired for the first time several years ago, probably going on 5 by now at least. But it really does provide a great...
Forum: General Chat 03-13-2016, 10:02 AM
Replies: 67
Views: 13,935
Posted By Rob Outlaw
Hmm, thats curious. I had heard it was the other...

Hmm, thats curious. I had heard it was the other way around that Alicia left back in June of 2015 and Robert at the beginning of this year ± month. Its my understanding Anita is still working there....
Forum: Towing, Hitching, Axles and Running Gear 02-28-2016, 11:12 AM
Replies: 56
Views: 7,362
Posted By Rob Outlaw
While I haven't read through all of the answers...

While I haven't read through all of the answers to this question, the key word to me in the OP thread was "boon docking". With that in mind I wouldn't think out loud about camping in the western...
Forum: General Chat 02-05-2016, 10:53 AM
Replies: 67
Views: 13,935
Posted By Rob Outlaw
Very interesting but sad story Carol. Thanks for...

Very interesting but sad story Carol. Thanks for filling us in.
Forum: General Chat 02-04-2016, 11:26 AM
Replies: 67
Views: 13,935
Posted By Rob Outlaw
Alicia was the petite blonde (nice lady) that he...

Alicia was the petite blonde (nice lady) that he hired first as a sales assistant I'm guessing by now a couple of years ago. We worked with both of them during the build and decision making process...
Forum: General Chat 02-04-2016, 10:51 AM
Replies: 67
Views: 13,935
Posted By Rob Outlaw
Darral are you saying the company now has new...

Darral are you saying the company now has new owners and not the Oliver family? I wonder because just yesterday I learned that Robert Partee recently left the company and Alicia sometime before the...
Forum: General Chat 02-04-2016, 10:19 AM
Replies: 67
Views: 13,935
Posted By Rob Outlaw
Just for the record I applaud them for their...

Just for the record I applaud them for their standard quality items, especially things like SS hardware. These things are built to last a lifetime, and I also love the aluminum wheels and believe...
Forum: General Chat 02-04-2016, 09:55 AM
Replies: 67
Views: 13,935
Posted By Rob Outlaw
I agree with Darral, just don't see it happening...

I agree with Darral, just don't see it happening with slide outs for FG campers. The additional room they provide is appealing without a doubt but there is a downside too. Weight,...
Forum: General Chat 02-03-2016, 07:10 PM
Replies: 67
Views: 13,935
Posted By Rob Outlaw
The Bigfoots are nice on the inside and their...

The Bigfoots are nice on the inside and their floor plans the last time we looked into them beat the Air Streams hands down, not even close. Granted the Airstreams are "stylin" but under serious...
Forum: Towing, Hitching, Axles and Running Gear 12-30-2015, 11:57 AM
Replies: 65
Views: 7,004
Posted By Rob Outlaw
The last time I looked at the 3.0 L diesel RAM...

The last time I looked at the 3.0 L diesel RAM 1500 the add on cost was another $3000.00 down from $4000.00 a few months before that. You don't have to be an account or a rocket scientist to pencil...
Forum: Fulltiming in a Molded Fiberglass Trailer 11-13-2015, 11:35 AM
Replies: 86
Views: 14,674
Posted By Rob Outlaw
This statement pretty much nails it, very good...

This statement pretty much nails it, very good point.
Forum: Fulltiming in a Molded Fiberglass Trailer 11-13-2015, 11:10 AM
Replies: 86
Views: 14,674
Posted By Rob Outlaw
Indispensable for us given our location and...

Indispensable for us given our location and lifestyle. Wouldn't be without it.
Forum: Problem Solving | Owners Helping Owners 11-13-2015, 11:07 AM
Replies: 28
Views: 4,794
Posted By Rob Outlaw
I've owned five different trucks through the...

I've owned five different trucks through the years and have gone back and forth between shells, tonneau's and naked (without either) and regardless of which method I chose there was and still will be...
Forum: General Chat 08-24-2015, 05:23 PM
Replies: 5
Views: 1,382
Posted By Rob Outlaw
Jan we have not been up there since July 4th but...

Jan we have not been up there since July 4th but I can tell you the rest of MT is extremely smoky. Visibility here in SW part of the state for the last several days has been maybe 2-3 miles. We...
Forum: General Chat 07-30-2015, 09:50 AM
Replies: 8
Views: 1,867
Posted By Rob Outlaw
For me, I've never understood why people compare...

For me, I've never understood why people compare Airstreams to Oliver's or vice versa, seems like an apples and oranges thing to my way of thinking.

AS's look really cool and the interiors are...
Forum: General Chat 07-28-2015, 04:39 PM
Replies: 108
Views: 17,095
Posted By Rob Outlaw
Reminds me of when I was in the Navy stationed in...

Reminds me of when I was in the Navy stationed in Morocco where winter was rare, and we had months on end of heat often upwards of 120º ±. We worked in top secret buildings that were AC'd for the...
Forum: General Chat 07-28-2015, 02:12 PM
Replies: 125
Views: 10,772
Posted By Rob Outlaw
Do you realize how absurd this sounds to someone...

Do you realize how absurd this sounds to someone who has a half ton truck they use for towing, that a Lexus has twice the tongue weight capability ± a few lbs as a truck built on a frame. I don't...
Forum: Camping, Campout Reports 07-28-2015, 08:48 AM
Replies: 2
Views: 1,569
Posted By Rob Outlaw
Thought I would post a link to the latest info...

Thought I would post a link to the latest info regarding this fire given that MT was hit with heavy rain and very cool temps yesterday. It was a drenching here in the SW part of the state and would...
Forum: General Chat 07-27-2015, 09:45 AM
Replies: 125
Views: 10,772
Posted By Rob Outlaw
Well put, good advice, totally agree

Well put, good advice, totally agree
Forum: General Chat 07-27-2015, 09:40 AM
Replies: 108
Views: 17,095
Posted By Rob Outlaw
Just for the record I grew up in AL and lived in...

Just for the record I grew up in AL and lived in the deep south the first half of my life, backpacked, and tent camped in the summer. And as previously stated have RV camped there during Aug and Sept...
Forum: General Chat 07-27-2015, 08:15 AM
Replies: 108
Views: 17,095
Posted By Rob Outlaw
We have never had or used an AC until getting our...

We have never had or used an AC until getting our Oliver this past Mar. The one in the Oliver will never be turned on and if I had it to do over again would NOT have had it included on the build....
Forum: General Chat 07-26-2015, 05:19 PM
Replies: 125
Views: 10,772
Posted By Rob Outlaw
Elizabeth I can't answer all of your questions,...

Elizabeth I can't answer all of your questions, but will at least address the T@b given that we had one for 8 years and made a few cross country trips to the SE and SW both, as well as all over the...
Forum: Camping, Campout Reports 07-22-2015, 09:51 PM
Replies: 2
Views: 1,569
Posted By Rob Outlaw
Large fire in Glacier National Park

For those of you planning on a trip to Glacier National Park let it be known there is a large fire on the east side of Glacier near St. Mary's Lake and apparently right next to the Going to the Sun...
Forum: Camping, Campout Reports 07-20-2015, 10:38 AM
Replies: 20
Views: 2,782
Posted By Rob Outlaw
Have not camped at Gulf State Park in years but...

Have not camped at Gulf State Park in years but used to go there quite often when it only had one loop and about 50-70 campsites if that. Ah those were the gold old days.

In recent years it has...
Forum: Towing, Hitching, Axles and Running Gear 07-15-2015, 10:38 AM
Replies: 99
Views: 18,253
Posted By Rob Outlaw
Folks I am swamped with work right now, so only...

Folks I am swamped with work right now, so only have a short amount of time for the next few days to catch up on this thread. Have had a few PM's requesting more information regarding my original...
Forum: Towing, Hitching, Axles and Running Gear 07-12-2015, 05:41 PM
Replies: 99
Views: 18,253
Posted By Rob Outlaw
Good points. We've all seen too often, people...

Good points. We've all seen too often, people towing way too much with way too little and as the other recent thread discusses in a slopping and unsafe manner.
Forum: Towing, Hitching, Axles and Running Gear 07-12-2015, 02:53 PM
Replies: 99
Views: 18,253
Posted By Rob Outlaw
I didn't state I recommended anyone to do this...

I didn't state I recommended anyone to do this and likewise I wouldn't myself unless it was only a very short and sporadic distance. Just simply stating the ratings given the vehicle/engine combo....
Forum: Towing, Hitching, Axles and Running Gear 07-12-2015, 01:41 PM
Replies: 99
Views: 18,253
Posted By Rob Outlaw
No worries, here is the link to their website. ...

No worries, here is the link to their website.

T@B Teardrop Trailers (https://www.tab-rv.com)

They do get a lot of attention.
Forum: Towing, Hitching, Axles and Running Gear 07-12-2015, 01:04 PM
Replies: 99
Views: 18,253
Posted By Rob Outlaw
I should also ad the difference between towing...

I should also ad the difference between towing our T@b vs the Oliver is not as great as one might imagine. There is a difference but its chump change in the big scheme of things, maybe 1-2 MPG at...
Forum: Towing, Hitching, Axles and Running Gear 07-12-2015, 09:40 AM
Replies: 99
Views: 18,253
Posted By Rob Outlaw
George yes the Legacy Elite II Olivers are much...

George yes the Legacy Elite II Olivers are much heavier, not quite sure what the smaller Elite version weighs but our Elite II had a dry weight of 5060 lbs from the factory with the options we chose....
Forum: Care and Feeding of Molded Fiberglass Trailers 06-04-2015, 09:12 AM
Replies: 11
Views: 3,509
Posted By Rob Outlaw
Its also important to realize the published dry...

Its also important to realize the published dry weight once the trailer is completed will likely be more than what was stated. For instance ours tallied in at 5060 lbs dry weight, but that included...
Forum: General Chat 05-23-2015, 11:26 AM
Replies: 117
Views: 13,454
Posted By Rob Outlaw
Add us to the, we have a shower and use it...

Add us to the, we have a shower and use it regularly. This is why we bought our Oliver. My wife and I are very active while out camping and often, most often nowhere near anything other than...
Forum: General Chat 05-21-2015, 01:37 PM
Replies: 17
Views: 2,465
Posted By Rob Outlaw
Carol, some people really do have dyslexia when...

Carol, some people really do have dyslexia when it comes to this sort of thing. My nephew after going through 2-3 travel trailers including a 5th finally gave up because he hated backing the things...
Forum: General Chat 05-21-2015, 09:11 AM
Replies: 17
Views: 2,465
Posted By Rob Outlaw
Bobbie, good point. At the risk of muddying up...

Bobbie, good point. At the risk of muddying up the waters, this is exactly what happened to this fellow regarding reverse steering bicycles. Its a very interesting video, which might pertain to the...
Forum: General Chat 05-21-2015, 08:07 AM
Replies: 17
Views: 2,465
Posted By Rob Outlaw
The link no longer works on Wired. However I did...

The link no longer works on Wired. However I did find a video on the Detriot Fee Press about this attribute, perhaps the same video.

I am going to be the devils advocate on this one. I think its...
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