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If they can afford it. This new larger Casita is almost exactly what we paid for our Oliver at the time in 2015. In today's dollars it wouldn't be worth (to me) spending $100K ± for any sort of camper or RV including the Oliver. Like so many here we also looked at the Airstreams back in the day, lovely interiors but thats about it and way too many issues with them. Oddly I have never understood why the Oliver and Airstream are compared to one another so often other than their somewhat similar exterior shape. Aside from that they have very little in common. The Oliver being more utilitarian and Airstream more of a luxury accommodation. We also looked at quite a few Casitas in those days, cheaper for sure but just couldn't quite gravitate to love them. Also looked at a number of Escapes which were sort of ok with only one floorpan that made much sense that being their 5th Wheel. Interiors looked a bit dated and same for the Bigfoots at the time. I still have a lot of respect for the Bigfoots but they don't look as sleek as an Oliver by any means. All that said regardless of cost I wouldn't be interested in a larger Oliver. Might be nice once you arrive but lugging the thing around would not be appealing let alone getting into some of the smaller tight spaces one can do with the current Oliver. Heck I have a hard enough time getting ours into the driveway as it is.

True enough but there will be 7 of us owners there. Assuming the forest fires don't get us it should still be fun. And I will just happen to be in Colorado at that time so for me it makes sense. Nevertheless, I AM looking forward to the "real" Oliver rally in October too.

On our radar and happens to hit at the tail end of our first, months-long trip south, for winter. Hoping timing will work out and it allows us to make our first Oliver rally!

I agree with Lance on this. We drove over to Rice, TX to look at Casita’s when we were in the process of buying. We also looked at Airstreams at several dealers in the area. We weren’t comfortable with the Casita interior even though is was more affordable. At the time, a 23’ or 25’ Airstream was more than we wanted to spend and we were put off by many of the owner reviews on the Airforums. I think this new Casita will sell well and will take some sales from Oliver, but most discerning buyers will recognize the differences and stay with Oliver.

It’s on our calendar. We’ve stayed at Lake Livingston State Park and like it. Looking forward to seeing a bunch of Olivers there! Mike

Oliver Owners, Due to Oliver Travel Trailers changing their date to October this year, it was decided that our next rally will be in the spring. The Texas Oliver Rally for Oliver Owners will be held at Lake Livingston State Park (not to far from Houston), checking in April 5 and checking out April 8. We are planning a meet and greet the evening of the 5th, and hope to have a BBQ dinner and potluck lunch during the rally. Starting December 5 you may book your site through Texas Park and Wildlife Department 1-512-389-8900. The cost to attend this event is up to you. You pay for your site, if you plan to attend the BBQ you will cover your plate(s) if we don't get a sponsor (last year Oliver Travel Trailers sponsor it and CGI gave us all TShirts with our own rally logo) and if we are able to reserve the meeting hall you will pay your share (based on how many sites are booked). So you have and idea, the hall will cost a total of around $300.00, BBQ around $26/plate (if we don't have a sponsor), etc. in 2024 and the 2025 we had over 45 Oliver Trailers parked on site and a total of 90 participants visiting new and old friends. We hope to have door prizes so if you want to donate one bring it with you and let me know. I have an event set up under the Ollie Rolling Rally Facebook group which will have more information as we get closer to the date. Hope to see you there and wishing you all safe travels Donna and Scott Gerould

I hear you on that @taylor.coyote we used to do the same backpack, then car camp in tents and so forth and so on. Those days are over for the both of us, but still love the outdoor adventures. Yes this area has become hideously expensive, land of the "starter castles" and everything else that comes with it. Still a wonderful place to live, great trails almost right out our door. Just did a 13 mile MTB ride this morning without having to load bike into truck. Class A, no way, even if I could afford one.

Don't think we'll ever get OTT off that great lake in northern Alabama, but your point is well taken! And btw, a fiberglass rally is not an Oliver Rally. This we've learned from Quartzsite, 100 Casitas and just a couple Olivers. I've been thinking about attending the Oliver Rally this year since this is the first time I'm off work and late October in Alabama should be better than RAIN in the springtime! Not sure why I'm thinking about it. Love to meet more Oliver owners (but I couldn't attend all those company and vendor presentations)! I generated this map. For us it would be 1700 miles one-way mostly on I-40! We don't like interstates. I'd have to tow there in 4 long days and we'd only have another two weeks to return home, a little more slowly. At least the price of diesel is coming back down! 😎 And especially for you @taylor.coyote, your road to the meet would be 1,000 miles longer than ours, OMG! We attended the first Oliver Texas Rally October 2024. We used to live in Georgetown TX and I know many great AZ to TX routes that do not include interstate travel! It was a great time at Inks Lake with about 45 Olivers attending. Donna skipped 2026 because out of the blue OTT switch the 2026 National Rally from April to October. The 3rd Texas Rally will be next spring at Lake Livingston SP north of Houston.

I replaced the original Gas-Flo regulator by Fairview Fittings and Mfg. Ltd. with a Marshall Excelsior 2-stage automatic changeover regulator model MEGR-253 in September of 2020 and have not had any problems with it. I replaced the original because it didn’t do what it was supposed to do one time and I didn’t want to give it a second chance. Marshall Excelsior MEGR 253 regulator with weather guard removed I used the mounting bracket off of the original regulator but you’ll have to order the weather guard (MEGR 862) as an extra item. It probably isn’t necessary because our regulators are covered but I put it on my regulator anyway. In May of 2026 I replaced the original pigtails with new MB Sturgis inverted flare 20” pigtails (Mfg # 100575-20) ... …and added 90 degree fittings on the inlet ports of the regulator. This removed the “S” in the pigtails. The hoses don’t actually stick out as much as the photo shows. They don’t reach the inside of the propane tank cover. I can’t find a “before” picture but this is the “after” picture. I ordered the brass 90 degree fittings (1/4 inch female 45 degree inverted flare x 1/4 inch male pipe thread) from McMaster Carr (item 6432T127). I ordered a couple extra to carry as spares. You’ll need to use pipe dope (sealant) on the pipe threads. Don’t use pipe dope or tape on flare fittings. Also, use the correct size open end wrenches on brass fittings. Adjustable wrenches (Cresent style), adjustable pliers (Channel Lock style), and pipe wrenches may slip and leave the wrench flats rounded or marred. Turn the tanks on and use soapy water in a spray bottle to check for leaks. Be sure to flip the changeover lever to both sides when checking for leaks. Also check the 3/8 inch female pipe thread outlet on the bottom of the regulator where the supply line goes to the trailer. Bill

So far my local RV shop (not Oliver sanctioned) has been able to take care of needs beyond my skill sets. I thought their fee of $165 per hour was painful but $300, OUCH...that's stops my heart. Apparently my diesel mechanic is a bargain at $200 per hr. Salt Lake is central to the greater west and within 1,000 miles from everywhere on the pacific coast. I could live with this for specail repairs. When young, we were back packing and mocked the idea of dragging a trailer around. As we aged, we transition to tent camping and now doing the trailer thing. Yep, life was simple when we were kids with little means but sleeping on the river bar is no longer a good option for my old bones. God forbid if we were to ever end up with a Class A.

Years ago, OTT installed the Marshall Excelsior MEGR-253 regulator which was highly reliable. Later they went with a Fairview product which is not as good. I had installed a Fairview to replace our MEGR-253 by suggestion on another post here. The new Fairview regulator failed immediately. Then I installed a new MEGR-253H (high capacity) which has worked flawlessly (the MEGR-253 is good too). If you have a Fairview regulator, replace it with one of these: MEGR-253 Series I enjoy having apps to level our trailer, to read Ah consumption, Ruuvi sensors for temps and humidity, and about everything else. We use Mopeka to read tank level. I purchased this kit a couple years ago. We always know when a tank is near empty. https://www.amazon.com/Mopeka-Pro-Check-Universal-Bundle/dp/B0CNKX9DRC/

I’ll be your huckleberry! I have a number of trophy streams out your way to dip a fly line in. Heck, all y’all can even make fun of my southern accent while sipping libations… no offense taken! 🤣

I don’t think so. Rat fur, steel frame, 6,000# GVWR torsion bar suspension, plywood cabinet doors and a interior which makes me think I am in the cuddy of a cheap 70’s fiberglass motorboat would keep me from buying it. Btw, I disagree that Oliver doesn’t compete with Airstream as that was one of my other choices and I would have gone that route were it not for their lack of insulation, thin aluminum skins, popping rivets and problems outlined by current owners. Airstream interiors are sexy but only until they begin to come apart. Also, they are not that much lighter than a E2. According to Casita, a 24’ with zero options has a dry weight of 4,250#, 4,600 with all options.

My first propane tank flagged "empty" about a few days ago, so I decided to get it filled today. It's definitely NOT empty, and the other tank (also not close to being empty) has a partial Red Flag on the regulator. I'm not using that much propane, only for cooking, as I'm on shore power for the fridge, and not using any heat or hot water. Reading here that some recommend turning tanks off and disconnecting the system before reconnecting. I will try that first. But I also am reading recommendations to "whack the regulator".... how hard? I don't want to damage it. And if someone could respond to this earlier request, that would be great. I would go ahead and order a spare if I had tips on a decent one to use.

Doesn't it look better too? Love the new white one installed! Sorry, but the keyless RV Lock isn't pretty nor reliable. Classic look for a classic TT! (Too bad they don't make a gray one.) These are powder-coated steel, solid as a rock. I bought this a year ago and decided it was time to install it. The original chrome model lasted 10+ years, no failures, but the key cylinders were getting loose where you had to jiggle the key some to start it turning. Not anymore. Everything's tight, good for another 10 years!

Discovery FM Legacy Elite II | Luxury RV Trailers | Oliver Travel Trailers Very similar in size and weight. Not even close in price.

I don’t think that Chevrolet ate Cadillac’s lunch. There’s plenty of room in the RV market for different sizes and quality levels. Even though RV sales may be slowing down, Oliver owners are likely gonna see better prices for their “old” units on the used market. We had considered the Escape line of trailers as well. When we met an Escape owner, he told us he would have preferred the Oliver.

We looked at Casita before we bought the Oliver. I don’t think they had a larger unit in 2021. The current models were - in our opinion - far too small even for a couple. And we LIKE “small” - we simply can’t understand the logic of people pulling massive 5th wheel rigs or driving huge coaches - and pulling along a second vehicle to boot! We were (quite) unimpressed with the interior treatment of the fiberglass shell. Looked like carpeting or some kind of sprayed-on flicked surface. Insulation value aside, we both thought “that’s gonna be hard to keep clean”. The upside was it was build in Texas (as opposed to Elkhart). The nail in the coffin was the one-year wait time. (This was when EVERYBODY was buying RV’s during and right after COVID) At the time, Oliver has a pretty long lead time too, but Josh was able to move up our delivery by a few months due to a cancellation. Obviously the cost ($60,000-ish base at the time) was a huge issue - but this was gonna be a lifestyle and not a weekend toy. Aside from the running gear and the accessories/appliances - the Oliver should last forever. That’s longer than we’ll last. Yes, the Oliver beast is heavy for its size. It hasn’t been an issue for us to date - even with my minimalist approach to TVs- but I wouldn’t want to drag around anything heavier.

Based on my experience with the Furrion Stereo - I had to stop and take a breath before I started considering a much more expensive item from Furrion. Hopefully, they make A/Cs better than they make stereos…. As for Dometic - obviously the Penguin 2 A/C does not win them any customers. IMHO - the toilet is crap as well. The hob is fine - though the “bumpers” that cushion the glass cover only lasted two uses. Norcold? Great fridge - if the freezer hinges were tough enough to withstand normal use. Then again - Truma hasn’t impressed me much either. Im usually pretty easy to please. Maybe that old “they don’t make things like they used to” is the reason - or - I’ve just become more crotchety in my old age.

Don’t have one unfortunately, and $23 for one is nuts! (Likely worse than having to pay almost $80 to Helm for the owner’s manual that GMC no longer includes when you buy an $80,000 truck.) Maybe if you are buddies with any shops that install or service these, they’d have a dead unit laying around you could scavenge one off of. Maybe even find a “dead” unit on eBay and buy the whole thing for less than that one part. I would think that was the kind of part that Customer Service could “find” for you for free and mail it out. When my motor had issues - they sent it out for no charge even though I was out of warranty. I guess it depends if you catch the right person on the right day.

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I just hit the on/off button and the open/close button in rapid succession and the door doesn’t do the whole open/close cycle. But yes, the mechanism IS quite noisy (especially in the middle of the night) and possibly worse - each button press gets you a damn beep! I’m tempted to muffle or kill the beep. Sometimes if I just want to open/close the vent I use the manual knob. Done slowly it’s pretty quiet. However, because of the deep roof it’s too easy to get your fingers caught between the knob and the bezel. That’s WAY more than a “pinch” and is quite painful. (Often producing more loud sounds than just pressing the button!)