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  1. olcoon

    We sold our ElkRidge

    Hello all, Well yesterday was bittersweet. We sold our 2011 Elkridge, for several different reasons, we haven't been able to take it out on a trip for about 4 years, and decided it was time to get rid of it. We have really enjoyed our many trips with it, and the wonderful people we've met, and...
  2. olcoon

    Possible hacker

    Well, it sounds like I'm in good company! I knew it was a scam right off, just wanted to make sure everyone knew that in case they started making posts on here.
  3. olcoon

    Possible hacker

    Recently I've been getting an email show up in my junk mail box from "someone" stating they know my pass word, and something about installing a virus. I haven't opened the email, and won't, I just delete it. However it states the password that I've used just for the HOC forum. I've never...
  4. olcoon

    Opinions on heating when off grid.

    We volunteered for the Forest Service in Wyoming a few years ago. Towards the end of August we were getting frost at night, & stayed until mid September. Had to run the furnace at night and one battery lasted all night. Don't remember how cold it got at night, or what we had the thermostat...
  5. olcoon

    non working refrigerator

    One other thing to check, I learned this the expensive way. If your fridge is plugged into a GFIC circuit, check the outlet to make sure the GFIC hasn't tripped. Had that issue about a month ago, fridge was only working on the gas side. I checked everything I could think of & finally called a...
  6. olcoon

    Critters other than cats and dogs

    We've seen some unusual pets on the road. I think the oddest is a goat! They were in a converted school bus and when he converted it he built a "stable" in the rear for the goat. They also had dogs & cats. Can't imagine the smell inside it!!!
  7. olcoon

    Please pray for me_part 2

    Hate to hear this Bernie, if there is anything we can do let me know & we'll help out, doesn't take that long to zip across the state!
  8. olcoon

    General Question

    Michael, November & December in MO can be kind of iffy as far as freezing temps. Unless St. Louis gets colder weather than KC. We go to ND. (30 miles S. of the Canadian border) every year for the sugar beet harvest. On our way home now. This year we had more below freezing temps than ever...
  9. olcoon

    Odd water pooling issue

    Outdoor shower hit me. On our Elk Ridge 5th wheel, we kept getting a sporadic leak in the basement. Didn't leak all the time, but when it did there was enough to make the carpet in there pretty wet...I could hit the floor with my hand and water would splash. Like you said maybe 1/2 gallon if...
  10. olcoon

    Got an expensive education today

    Last week I turned the fridge on to let it start cooling down for the upcoming trip in our 2011 Elk Ridge. Went out a couple of hours later & it wasn't working. Determined that it was working on the gas side, but not electric. Checked the breakers, & fuses and everything checked out OK...
  11. olcoon

    EVENT: Heartland Chapter Rally: MO, St. Charles - 8/16/2018 to 8/19/2018

    Well sadly, I called the campground and canceled our reservation today. As those of you who were at the regional rally in Branson know, we had to leave early because Sally's mom & my dad were both having health issues. My Dad is somewhat better now, but Sally's mom isn't. She's been going...
  12. olcoon

    Flashing campers exterior lights

    Or you could just put a fuse like goes in your vehicle in it.
  13. olcoon

    Water heater anode rod

    Whenever I take mine out, I'll clean up the threads with a small wire brush, then use teflon tape, or plumbers seal on the threads. Don't think you really need either one, but it helps it go in easier. Sometimes they can be a booger to get the threads aligned, you've just got to keep at it...
  14. olcoon

    sewer smell- need help

    Glad you found your issue! One thing to think about is a product called UNIQUE (LINK), it's a "green" product and does a great job. We've been using it for several years & now when I dump the black tank all that comes out is colored water-no solids. We've even started using the same TP we use...
  15. olcoon

    ATF: ElkRidge - Saw Dust

    We've got a 2011 Elk Ridge, and are still getting sawdust mainly inside the light fixtures & we've got over 40,000 miles on it. I'm thinking it's fairly common through all the brands.
  16. olcoon

    Legend TV mystery????

    I think the problem is that you've absorbed too much radiation through the years. Have you tried sitting across the room, then thinking about what channel you want without using the remote? :D:D
  17. olcoon

    Wet bolt failure

    We had wet bolts installed on our rig at the Goshen rally in 2011. So far (knock on wood), haven't had any issues I'll lube & torque them every year. Last time I was thinking I probably need to check them to see if they need to be replaced.
  18. olcoon

    EVENT: Heartland Chapter Rally: MO, St. Charles - 8/16/2018 to 8/19/2018

    We are going to try to make it, hopefully things will have settled down by then. It's been in the 90's with high humidity here in KC for the past week or so!!!
  19. olcoon

    Alaska to Eastern Texas

    With our 2500 Ram, pulling a 30' Elk Ridge, the Cummins gets anywhere from 9-12 MPG, depending on the terrain, and wind.
  20. olcoon

    SURVEY CLOSED - 2019 - Goshen Rally - Children's Program

    Re: 2019 - Goshen Rally - Children's Program As far as the nature program, I'd contact the conservation department (or whatever they call it in Indiana). I'm sure they would have some ideas that would help out. Possibly have someone come out & put on a program, or maybe there is a nature area...
  21. olcoon

    EVENT: Heartland Chapter Rally: MO, St. Charles - 8/16/2018 to 8/19/2018

    Hi Larry, Sally & I will be there, made our reservations the other day. Will be arriving on 08-13 and leaving on 08-20. Also would like to be on the Budweiser tour. Sally & Gayle talked a day or 2 ago, so Lord willing, & the crick don't rise we'll be there!
  22. olcoon

    Scoutmaster (retired)

    Yep, me too! As a matter of fact I'd better get off here, because I see a soapbox pretty close.....
  23. olcoon

    Scoutmaster (retired)

    Yep been there done that. Was a Scout as a boy, and leader when my son was a Scout. Went from committee member to Asst. Scoutmaster, even went through Wood Badge (Eagle Patrol). I do miss it, but don't think I want to do it again mainly because of what is happing with the organization these...
  24. olcoon

    EVENT: Heartland Regional Rally: MO, Branson - 5/10/2018 to 5/13/2018

    Thanks for the kind thoughts Terry & Jon, but he had to be taken back to the hospital early this morning. Hopefully it's not as serious as it seemed to be this morning. We'll find out more tomorrow.
  25. olcoon

    EVENT: Heartland Regional Rally: MO, Branson - 5/10/2018 to 5/13/2018

    Thanks Bernie! Spending the night with him at the hospital.
  26. olcoon

    EVENT: Heartland Regional Rally: MO, Branson - 5/10/2018 to 5/13/2018

    Jay & Stella, What we got to attend of the rally was great, but unfortunately we had to take care of family. Thanks for everything! My dad has improved, and if things keep going like they have, tomorrow he'll be able to leave the hospital & go to a care center for re-hab, then home as soon as...
  27. olcoon

    EVENT: Heartland Regional Rally: MO, Branson - 5/10/2018 to 5/13/2018

    Sally are going to have to leave today due to a family emergency at home. I've been going around saying good by so those I've seen, so if i missed you, we'll see y'all down the road somewhere! Have fun!!! Roy & Sally
  28. olcoon

    EVENT: Heartland Regional Rally: MO, Branson - 5/10/2018 to 5/13/2018

    You really need to get here...us folks from Missouri are the minority here!!!
  29. olcoon

    EVENT: Heartland Chapter Rally: AR, Mountain View - 5/4/2018 to 5/6/2018

    Yes Billy, it was another great rally in Mountain View! Sibling Rivalry was AWESOME, plus they seemed like great kids! Looking forward to our next visit/rally to Mountain View!
  30. olcoon

    EVENT: Heartland Regional Rally: MO, Branson - 5/10/2018 to 5/13/2018

    I doubt it, at least anything like at the Goshen rally. I'm sure there are some people in town that do it, you'd probably have to talk to them in the office to see, and make your own arrangements.
  31. olcoon

    Dryer vent-oh-oh?

    Just to CYA, I'd keep that piece you cut out, along with the email you got from Heartland for as long as you own your rig. Never know if it'll be needed in the future for a claim, or whatever.
  32. olcoon

    EVENT: Heartland Chapter Rally: OK, Eufala - 4/26/2018 to 4/29/2018

    Orville, & Barbara, like everyone else we really enjoyed ourselves, at our second Oakie rally. Great seeing old friends & meeting new ones. We really liked the Mexican buffet also!!!! BTW, whoever made the Mexican corn on the cob...it was AWESOME! Roy & Sally
  33. olcoon

    Lippert solid step

    I agree, I feel the glow steps are more versatile, and don't like the idea of having the steps folded up inside the rig, thought it would bring dirt, mud, & rain water inside the camper.
  34. olcoon

    Costco ban

    Don't know about anyone else, but I couldn't open it.
  35. olcoon

    San Francisco Golden Gate Bridge

    Crazies...in San Francisco???:confused: Can't be much worse than in 1968 when I was there going to school for the Navy. Right in the middle of the hippie boon!
  36. olcoon

    New batteries - Now or wait??

    Our rig is a 2011, and has the original battery, in 2012 I added a second battery, and it's still being used. And when I added the second battery, I didn't buy two batteries, just bought one & added it with the original one. I've noticed lately that they seem not to last as long as I think...
  37. olcoon

    EVENT: Heartland Regional Rally: MO, Branson - 5/10/2018 to 5/13/2018

    Jay, we got all signed up with the campground. You can put us down for a large & an extra large t shirts. See ya there!
  38. olcoon

    Outside shower faucet freeze-up...

    Not too long after we got our rig in 2011, I started getting a leak in the basement. Finally got it isolated to the outside shower. As we had never used it, & didn't think we ever would, I got shutoff valves and installed them on the back of the UDC. Stopped the problem, & haven't had a leak...
  39. olcoon

    EVENT: Heartland Regional Rally: MO, Branson - 5/10/2018 to 5/13/2018

    Jay, we'll be there, Sally tried to make reservations but the person she talked to didn't know what was going on. Will call back & talk to Angie!
  40. olcoon

    EVENT: Heartland Chapter Rally: AR, Mountain View - 5/4/2018 to 5/6/2018

    Billy, Sally & I will be there, not sure of the dates, I don't know what Sally told Andy. I'm guessing that you've got connections & can find out what they are!
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