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LOL. If it doesn’t, I am in serious trouble 🤣

WOW! That Ford 350 should handle the Ollie easily. What's to shake down? Nice! Bill

Stone Mountain SP NC, tow vehicle shake down trip. It handles Ollie easily. Added a couple old photos of Stone Mountain from the meadow and from the top.

Fan works. But the lid is manual 😜

We were at Banff 2 years ago early September great time. I didnt need to get propane. Also they don’t accept your Discover card at a lot of places..we made it half way to jasper. Too many stops for pics…. By the way did you ever get the Maxair fan lid working? Canadian Rockies are breathtaking..Stay safe out there!!!

My internet searches haven’t given me a lot of confidence ☹️ We are heading to Waterton, Banff and Jasper (weather permitting). Anyone have experience to share???

Our Oliver came with the Lippert chrome manual lock. We also read here regarding many failures to the touch pad and batteries loosing charge at just the wrong time. $220+ for keyless entry, sorry no thank you. Our hull being 10 years old, the door lock is still working as designed but gear mechanisms and striker parts do wear out over time. I found this on Amazon and at the time it was only $50, same lock in a nice white powder coat. It's for when we need it or when we may upgrade our entrance door. And yes, extra keys are easy to have on hand too! Just match the code on your key to your order. https://www.amazon.com/dp/B00S2IELG6?ref=fed_asin_title https://www.amazon.com/Pair-Keys-Global-Link-Precut/dp/B0BQWVR6YP/?th=1

We opted for the manual door lock in our 2022 Elite II based on reports on this forum of folks getting locked in or out of their Olivers by failed RV Lock units. No issues with key duplication. We keep a spare Oliver door key in a compartment in our tow vehicle. Low tech, but so far, no issues.

We also own a 2022 Elite II, Hull #1291. Having read too many posts on this forum about the Demonic AC unit sounding like a jet taking off, and that Oliver was making the much quieter Truma AC unit available on 2023 models, we opted to postpone our delivery from September to November of 2022 to get a Truma. We paid a premium for the upgrade, but we have not regretted our choice. Although expensive, in your shoes, I would schedule an appointment with the closest Oliver dealer to swap the Demonic for a Truma. If you have strong handyman skills, you can consider a DIY install. with one of the brands referenced in jd1923's post above. There are informative threads on this forum with detailed "how to" instructions. And, please update your footer to include your Hull #, tow vehicle and other important data, like you see on the above posts.

Last night in East Glacier. We saw 2 other Ollies (including ADKcamper) 4 Casitas, 2 Scamps and 2 Escapes. A veritable fiberglass convention 😃

We just had to remove and replace the spare last week while on a trip to Roswell NM. It was the first time we had to do this on the road. A slow leak developed on one of the tires. We aired it back up, but after about 10 miles it needed to be topped off again. We were on US 380, about 50 miles from the nearest tire service so we decided to switch to the spare. We found a safe pullout for the tire change (not easy on this highway with its narrow shoulders). The spare can be rolled along the bumper once the retaining screw has been removed so you don't have to reach over the basket to lift it. The basket did have to come out a little more than 5 inches, but it didn't have to be removed completely. We don't carry a lot of weight in the bins, so sliding the cargo tray in/out was easy. Sure, it would have been easier if it wasn't there, but it wasn't difficult. It helped to have two people. The wheel and tire weigh about 60 lbs. The fiberglass cover is much less. I did the lifting and MA helped with the alignment and getting the retaining screws threaded when putting it back together. If you're going to the Texas rally next month then we can show you, you can try for yourself.

Texas doesn't have a lot of public land, so if you're passing through the Wichita Falls area in north Texas and need a place to stay for one night or more, we can recommend Crossroads Luxury RV Park. We had a flat nearby and limped into this park with little notice and they really took care of us. Great service. Clean park. All the amenities we need.

After cleaning and burnishing I was told by Jason to cut a light criss cross pattern in the block and mounting point as well ( I used a vibrating saw with metal cutting blade) . Light cuts not too deep. Then I cleaned again & let dry. its held tight for 3 years so far.

Awesome and thanks. I’ll get busy?

Same here. I haven't found anything better than the Calmark cover for all season protection.

We have the newer lighter weight Calmark cover and really are very happy with the fit and finish. We purchased it directly from Oliver and I would purchase again. I am not aware of any other cover that will custom fit an Oliver. Maybe someone else will chime in.

I did the same with a portable air conditioner given me and generally used when working in confined spaces, garage or shop for heat relief. Shown here being used in the Oliver, vented out the side window, when replacing the noisy Dometic Penguin ll last summer. Useful in a pinch, but certainly wouldn’t want to travel with one and endure the encumbrance! Unlike the DPll, my Atmos replacement is quite both in and out; oftentimes I can’t even hear it running when outside the trailer, so don’t think all RV rooftop air conditioners are created equal.

I prepped both surfaces by sanding then cleaning with alcohol, used two-part epoxy and has stayed put for 3yrs and 30k miles

Hello friends, just recently assumed ownership of hull 1452 and was looking for a good cover to store it under when off the road. We like the Calmark covers best but would be open minded to others. Anyone out there got one for sale?😃

Yeah, the OEM Dometic A/C is a horrible POS and to not bother your next neighbor, and to get some sleep yourself, you will eventually replace it (sooner rather than later). Search on this Forum for keywords like Atmos, Tosot, Turbro, Greenland and Pioneer, maybe even Houghton is still viable (nice if Houghton brings an inverter A/C to the states).

Not really new news, unfortunately. Plenty of discussion on this forum about the Dometic and high noise levels. Many have now converted to quieter units. Good place to start your research is a post from several years back here

@Steve and MA Steve, our last trip we did need to use our spare so we are re-evaluating our tools and the location of those tools and are considering a Sea Biscuit solution (front or rear, not decided yet). I hear you say that the basket does not need to be removed to remove the spare tire cover, but how difficult is handling the spare with the basket now extended an additional 4-5 inches? The spare tire and wheel is pretty heavy. It seems like the basket would be sticking out quite a bit and you'd be trying to lift the tire off and then put the bad tire on with all arm strength (a recipe for a bad back). Can you get close on the sides? Anyone else with a rear basket had to change a tire?

Last week we were camping at a TX state park for our first outing since April. Around mid day the temperature was well over 93 degrees and we decided to turn the AC on. Had forgotten how loud this thing was but we had no other choice. Shortly thereafter a family with 3 children camped next to us in a tent. The next morning the neighbor ( visiting from Holland) came over, introduced himself, very polite and very respectful and asked if we could turn off our AC because they did not sleep the night before because of the noise. In desperation I started looking for options and decided to go to a close by Walmart store. They had a 6000 btu portable unit and looking at the size and measurements looked OK to me. Installed it at the very back between the two beds with the air exhaust and the moisture drain through the back bottom door, plugged in and it was an instant relief, noise level was very low, low enough to have a conversation and listen to the radio. Next morning my Dutch neighbor came over to thank me for not using the AC. Will try to improve the installation by building a removable “door” for the left rear storage compartment with an opening large enough to accommodate the AC exhaust and prevent potential critters coming in.

@Patriot thanks for the suggestion, here you go: https://www.campingworld.com/bauer-bluetooth-keyless-rv-entry-door-lock-124590.html?objectID=124590&queryID=46bc1a32228c9fdf516d0676ebf18aca&indexName=production_na01_campingworld_demandware_net__CampingWorld__products__default Also, E-trailer has a nice video review here: https://www.etrailer.com/RV-Door-Locks/Bauer-Products/BA53UR.html E-trailer also has spare keys for the lock too.

Important Update: Customer Support & Service/Parts Department Changes Dear Oliver Travel Trailer Family, As we continue to grow, we are making important changes to better serve you. Beginning September 5th, our Customer Support Department will be relocated to our production facility and will now be managed by our Plant Operations Team This change allows us to dedicate resources more effectively, ensuring you receive the specialized support you deserve. What’s Changing Customer Support Managed by our Plant Operations Team Primary Contact: Brett Johnson Handles phone support, warranty questions or warranty parts requests Additional team members will be added to strengthen support capacity Phone: 888-526-3978 (select Option #2 - Technical Support) Email: support@olivertraveltrailers.com o Hours of Operation for Phone Support Monday - Thursday: 7:00 am - 4:30pm CST Friday: 7:00am - 11:00am CST Closed Saturday & Sunday Service & Parts Remains at our Sales & Service facility Primary Contact: Mike Sharpe Handles service scheduling and parts purchases Phone: 888-526-3978 (select Option #3 – Parts & Service) Email: service@olivertraveltrailers.com Hours of Operation for Inside Service remains Monday - Friday 8am - 5pm CST Important Notes Starting September 5th, the Phone Support Department and Service & Parts Department will be completely separated. Mike will not be taking phone support calls, and Brett will not be scheduling service. Emailing either department will automatically create a ticket in their system. However, tickets are not shared between departments. Why the Change? As Oliver Travel Trailers continues to grow, we want to provide a better experience by having team members focused on specific tasks rather than managing multiple roles. This separation ensures that your questions and needs are addressed by the right people more efficiently. We appreciate your understanding and support as we take this step forward. Thank you for being a valued part of the Oliver Travel Trailers family.