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We haven't finished adding everything, but you can find owner's manuals, component manuals and videos on the Oliver University page. You can find the Oliver University under the "Travel Trailers" tab in the main menu. http://olivertraveltrailers.com/oliver-university/ We will be adding some other "how-to" videos as we get them from the videographer. If there is something you don't see, let us know and we will add it.

Don't buy a 35 gallon tote... Waste of money and too heavy. I use this - https://www.amazon.com/Camco-39463-Sewer-Hose-Connection/dp/B000BQKBP2/ref=sr_1_5?ie=UTF8&qid=1495280553&sr=8-5&keywords=camco+rv+sewer+hose+connectors Or this actually, https://www.amazon.com/Valterra-T1020-1-Black-Waste-Valve/dp/B0006N5RYK/ref=pd_sbs_263_1?_encoding=UTF8&pd_rd_i=B0006N5RYK&pd_rd_r=Y416D1EB89XV2MTVN0ER&pd_rd_w=OkYvL&pd_rd_wg=gpaeQ&psc=1&refRID=Y416D1EB89XV2MTVN0ER Then use my green tank flush hose to drain gray water directly into a tote that I can carry. Just put a valve on the end of the hose and make a few easy trips that won't put you in the hospital... :)

Had this idea last year but did not get around to executing until this week. I was thinking that keeping light out of the trailer when it is in storage would keep the heat level down. As an added benefit, if you need to overnight at a Wal-Mart or other parking lot with all night lighting, this might let you get some sleep. All I did was remove the window shades and cut the reflectix to size. Then it is easy to install / remove and roll up and store. The roof vent for the MaxxAir Fan and the Door Window took some velcro and duct tape to make work but it was pretty easy to size and put up. Easily removable with the velcro. The last picture of the interior was taken on a bright sunny day around noon. When you first enter and close the door it is pitch black inside. When your eyes adjust you can see the interior enough to move around. Some light still gets in but not enough to keep you awake. Hope you enjoyed this. Best, Scotty

So happy for you! Beautiful spot to kick back and enjoy!

Good luck with your travels. I'll be done at the end of the year and free too. That picture looks like our yard here in Nevada, where was it taken?

I store mine in the garage. We have a 10' high door and it clears by about 6''. Length is about 23 1/2, so it's about the same length as a full sized 4 door pickup. Standard garages are only 20' deep. So, you need an oversized garage with higher than usual doors, or a shop/barn.

That looks like a great spot :)

Maybe that picture was taken in Australia!

OMG... 35 gallons? That's over 250 lbs. Wait awhile, and discover your camping style. Most (not all ) state parks have shower facilities. You may want to use them. A pair of shower sandals is $1 to $15. Or use your flip flops. Using the shower is the biggest water consumer and tank filler. When we can use a community facility, we do. If you just don't like anything but your own trailer shower, look for full hookups, and use the Navy/ marine shower technique when you can't find full hookups. Just an FYI. I hate it when people spend a lot of money on unnecessary equipment, and don't use it later. We have a smaller tote that someone gave us. Never used. Sherry

If you're not sure you'd use the solar, ask about a price for prewire and backing plates. It won't be much, I'm sure, and then you could then add solar later. For us, solar opened a whole new dimension to camping. But, that's not true for everyone. In our older campers (2008), there was no foam insulation impeding adding wire, but it was still a tough retrofit when we added our panels six months after delivery. Solar ready would be good, IMO, if you are on the fence. Sherry

geO, Saw one 35 gallon tote with pneumatic tires. The guy replaced hard wheels with off the shelf small pneumatic wheels/tires, no noise while towing to the dump station and very durable, too.

geO, This is the second try with totes for us so far with the Ollie. This set up would work with larger totes with wheels, too. Use this 6 gallon tote with an 8' flex hose connected to the Ollie. The previous owner of our Ollie cut thin wall PVC pipe in half to cradle the flex hose and also supplied us with the 8' flex hose. Use the PVC pipe at dump stations, too. Outhouse Humor : :)

Recently got back from 1100 mile trip and pulling my Oliver with a 2006 F250 6.0 PSD with fresh water tank full and averaged 13.6mpg. Most of the towing was in TN and AL.

This is for the member who messaged me about the appearance of the Atwood Air Command [attachment file=20160410_202601838_iOS.jpg]

Awesome. That will be a fantastic resource.

I replaced the original Coleman Mach 8 with an Atwood and was very happy with the unit. Snowlakemike owns that trailer now so maybe he will chime in. I solved the thermostat issue with a digital thermostat controlling a relay to the AC. Exactly like some Casita owners have done. My AS has Dometic Briskair II and I did the same mod for it. I would buy another Atwood if needed, but check the service first because someone told me Dometic bought Atwood last year.

Bruce, we don't have the Atwood. We have the earlier penguin. Any ac unit is "noisy" compared to the quiet of the forest.the fan is the culprit, just like the furnace. I'd rather sleep without either. For looks, if you're ten feet tall and can actually see the ac unit, Penguin wins hands down. Very European. Atwood is more utilitarian and a bit boxy, but, how tall are you? Jk. No one has ever complimented us on our European design ac. Basically, they don't see/notice it either. Under the awning, with a cold one, you won't, either. Don't get me wrong. I care deeply about design, where it's visible. Designed my home for long range diagonal views, in and out. But I didn't choose my home ac based on design, either. I based it on function and efficiency. I'd pick the unit that works best for you. The only thing neighbors see and ask about are your solar panels. Sherry