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I’m looking for a sanity check from other Oliver owners. I’m attending evening classes in Clemson (Tue–Thu, 6–10 pm) and have a long-term spot at an RV park during the week. My home base is ~90 minutes away on winding, wildlife-heavy roads, so I head home Friday mornings and return Tuesday afternoons. That means the trailer will often sit unattended for ~4 days at a time during February. My concern is avoiding repeated winterize/de-winterize cycles (likely 15–16 times) while still protecting plumbing during what’s shaping up to be a colder-than-usual stretch. Here’s the approach I’m leaning toward: Plan Leave the Oliver “wet” (water system active, not winterized) Use the propane furnace as the primary freeze protection Thermostat set around 45–48°F Furnace on continuously when unattended Use the Houghton heat pump only when occupied (not relying on it for freeze protection) When leaving for multiple days: Disconnect the exterior water hose Blow out the hose and city-water inlet (trailer plumbing remains live) Cabinet doors open under sinks Fresh propane tanks topped off Batteries in good condition (furnace blower dependency) What I’m avoiding Space heaters while unattended Relying on heat tape (only partial coverage) Heat pump alone below freezing Full winterization every week (wear on fittings and check valves) Added insurance Remote temperature sensors inside the cabin and near plumbing/underbelly Propane level monitoring The thinking is that the Oliver’s furnace-heated plumbing spaces + a modest thermostat setting should keep everything above freezing, while disconnecting the exterior hose removes the most failure-prone component. I’d appreciate feedback from anyone who has done something similar, especially during prolonged cold snaps. Anything I’m overlooking specific to the Oliver layout? Thanks in advance — trying to balance realism, safety, and not crawling under the trailer 16 times this winter.

This is a good video! After seeing this video and the new Alcan springs/shackles installed on Olivers, I'm still going with Alcan springs and shackles on Ollie later this year. This couple's Alcan shackles are not the same design Alcan shackles installed on Ollies.

The new windows look really good on the exterior! Agree, neat advertisement!

I'm not experienced with "shrink wrap" - particularly on a fiberglass RV. CalMark covers are relatively expensive but are used by many of us. I've used a CalMark cover for the past ten years and have had zero issues with mold, mildew, scratching, etc.. There are a number of threads and posts here on the Forum in this regard. Good luck. Bill p.s. Perhaps additional information might help in any advice you might receive here - is your storage near the water (salt water)? Is it protected in any way from the wind, is the storage in a "dry" area , on pavement or on gravel or grass? Is there electric available - for heat and/or dehumidifying?

I know many Oliver owners have switched to the Alcan 2750 lbs 5 leaf pack springs and are very happy with the switch. So this is just and FYI....a video of a couple that documents their overlanding suspension failure involving Alcan Springs and their Alcan shackles.

Bad news continues….

So here’s yet another very disgruntled BB “ex” customer! I’ve followed Mark (GrandAdventure YouTube channel) for many years, and like Will Prowse I believe he’s also pretty fair on his content.

Picking up a Legacy Elite II at the factory in March. We live in Maine, and will need to store the trailer outdoors in the winter. Any recommendations on covering the trailer for the winter? I’ve read that it’s controversial, but the Oliver seems more like a nice boat than other trailers; our 28’ powerboat stays outdoors at a boatyard under shrink wrap, and with proper preparation does well - no mold or mildew issues as long as she’s cleaned up nicely in the fall. Any suggestions appreciated - thanks!

A neat advertisement for the 2026 OLE2 Platinum Edition. Saw this and thought I would share it. https://www.rvtravel.com/2026-oliver-legacy-elite-2-platinum-fiberglass-travel-trailer-2828/

Maybe a soft brush that can get up I. There. Maybe a mini vacuum with LP off, just to be sure. Inspect first. Assume nothing.

Im sure someone has done this already but I thought I would share this anyway. This is a bad video and I know it but I hadn't planned to post it. I made it for a friend with an Oliver who wanted to do something similar. So take it with a grain of salt. Bill https://youtu.be/wywtsGDUK1I

Got an update from Jason Essary today on the installation instructions from Fairview on their automatic regulator. According to Fairview, the instruction sheet that was included in the regulator that I received was an obsolete version and that the high mounting position was no longer applicable. Fairview confirmed with photos from the Oliver factory that their method of installation was acceptable. Just wanted to pass this along so folks didn’t get unduly concerned with their regulator installation from the factory.

Our first day in a week without being sub-freezing overnight. 52 and sunny. Despite being chilly, this Florida sun is hot when sitting in it! Wide brimmed hat and sunblock required for my pale complexion. Fort Pickens Campground on Gulf Islands National Seashore.

Favorite restaurants in Sierra Vista, anybody? We just stopped in the German Cafe for lunch! Jaeger Schnitzel and Spaetzle. 😋

They're 6 panel doors, 10' wide, 14' high.

I just read Mountainoliver's thread "Check your leveling jack feet" and was reminded about the story a friend of mine told me last week. He lives in Colorado and was cross country skiing to a high altitude lake to ice fish when he noticed that his Garmin Mini was missing. Even though he skied back the same way he didn't find his Garmin and considered it lost. About a week later he received a call from a fellow that found it and he got it back. The reason he lost it was that the screw/bolt that goes into the rear of the Garmin and attaches a carabiner strap to it had backed out. Upon learning this I checked mine and found that while not tight it was a bit loose. Out comes the blue Loctite and now all is nice and snug. If you have one of these devices - now just might be a good time to check that screw/bolt. Bill

Are you kidding me! First Patriot does the food thing and now you send a pic of one of my favorites. Not fair! Not a lot of difference between that first pic of snow and the second of sand other than (I assume) the temps and work that it takes to clear the snow off. What a contrast. Stay warm! Bill

Seems to be a design issue for a lot of us. I removed the adjustable fins on the kitchen and bath vents so they would run wide onpen. Then closed the one by the bed. Applied a dab of cement and it stay's at that setting. I guestimate (another GJ work) that it leaks about 5+% now. With the bed one closed, it forces more air "down the line" . Much more comfy sleeping. GJ

Last season I lost one of my "Feet". I attached a small diameter SS cable thru a hole in the dome and put a crimp on it. Then made a tight loop with a crimp just large enough to accept a SS screw into the area just below where the jack sleeve ends. There is just enough room to do so. Have not lost another foot since. If the main bolt under the foot takes a walk, I 'll likely hear the tinkeling as it skips off the pavement. Would need a bolt and some touch up paint to replace. Much easier than having to find a replacement. GJ

Ok, I can assume mine is dirty. How do you clean it?

Round #2…..coming up this weekend. Stay safe, stay warm, stay prepped.

I remember that. Sierra Vista certainly lives up to its name! We’re camping in Miller Canyon, just south of town in the Huachuca Mountains! 😂

Home in northern Ohio. That mailbox is about 30” off the ground, and you can’t even see the road our daughter says 12-14” reported. Here on Gulf Islands National Seashore in Florida’s panhandle. Lunch

Just watched the evening forecast for western NC and it is possible that we might get snow (instead of ice) just in time for this coming weekend. Then it looks like the storm will try to travel up the east coast. In any case, frigid temp will continue for almost all of us living in the eastern part of the US. Be careful out there everyone! Bill

Gotta love that garage, well done! Are those 8 or 9 panel doors?