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We had a great time these past few days at the rally. Big thanks to Coy for all his planning and hard work to make this a well executed event. Also thanks to Foy and Matt for their work. These rallys wouldn’t be the same without the support of the company, so thanks to Scott Oliver for providing company resources and for being an active attendee. Carol and I thought the location and facilities were outstanding. It was great seeing old friends and meeting a bunch of new friends. We’re looking forward to next year already. Mike

I very much agree with Mike and Carol, it was a grand rally in a great location. Thank you to Oliver TT, Scott, Coy, Matt and Foy for all the work and efforts to put it together. Gerri and I can't wait until the rally next year.

I'd also like to add to the list of THANKS! Thanks should be also extended to all that attended - certainly this includes the vendors but most of all it includes the owners and other participants who willingly shared knowledge with anyone who asked. What an absolute delight to spend several days with others that are so willing to share and be genuinely concerned with virtually any and all camping issues someone else was having. Looking forward to next year! Bill

We left the rally this morning and had a short drive east into South Carolina. We’re at Twin Lakes COE near Pendleton, SC. Our site is on the lake and we can’t see any other campers near us, just a few across the lake. Water and Electric for $12 a day. The only sound is water against the shore and some birds.

Thanks to all of you for helping me get through the Zipline course! Glad I got to check this off my bucket list with out having to actually “kick-the-bucket” ?

Thanks for the info. I'm hoping that we can spend time in the Dakotas on the way back. Teddy Roosevelt is definitely on the list. The original plan was to hit some of those places on the way up and then catch what we missed on the way down, but since we're going to yellowstone first, we'll have to do whatever we have time for at the end. There's always another trip. But the Corn Palace is right up my alley - I do like that the resident High School team is called the Kernels.

I wished for a larger model before we ordered our II, and now that we have, I keep praying they don't release one at least for a year or so. ;) For the OLE III I'd prefer a design that catered to families better. Either a larger dinette (that converts to bed wide enough for two kids / smaller people) or fold- down bunk bed over the skinny dinette. Also retain a dedicated sleeping area. Might have to make it wider, which while not ideal for towing may be a necessary compromise. I think it would do Oliver good to expand their appeal to a wider audience than just empty nesters or people with one kid. If we have another child we're going to have to sell our Ollie.

Today's photos posted on Instagram and Facebook. Search for: #oliverrally2018

Spring Canyon Campground, on Lake Roosevelt two miles east of Grand Coulee Dam, central Washington. The dam lights are in the background. Lake access is very good, even when the lake level is low this time of year. Rates are $9 off season, $18 starting in May, and you get half off of that with a Federal geezer pass. There are two camping sections, the upper is newer, flatter and more easily navigated with a trailer. But the sites are really strange - they are all very short and back-in, and most have a strange partial carport roof overhead. You are expected to park the TV beside your trailer. I think this was designed before slideouts became ubiquitous. It is very unappealing to me, like camping in an apartment complex parking lot..... Has anyone seen this sort of odd arrangement elsewhere? It certainly would defeat the purpose of roof solar panels! The older lower section is on a substantial slope and the gravel pads are not real even. But the best view is there. Verizon cell signal is very strong a little way up the slope where we are. There are restrooms with running water but no hookups. There is a dump station. While shaded, there is lots of sun and it may be really hot in summer, though winter conditions are mild due to the low elevation. Winter camping here is encouraged. If you want to visit the dam area including wonderful Steamboat Rock State Park, and not pay $40 to camp, this is a teriffic location. But very busy in summer! Some sites are reservable. John Davies Spokane WA

Arrived a few hours ago. From the lodge, the view is quite amazing. Checked out the campsite too and talked to Coy. Lots of Olivers in the house!