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We have the twin bed version of the LEII. After the first year we realized that we were so used to sleeping together that it would be nice to be able to occasionally convert the twin beds to a double bed. I made some plywood pieces to span the gap between the twin beds and we bought some foam to sit on the plywood and create a double bed. We went with this for a year+. The problem was storing the foam when we were in the twin bed mode. So, we measured and discussed and this is what we came up with to eliminate the extra foam. We are leaving tomorrow for a month or so to go up to South Dakota so we’ll see how it works. Here is the gap between the twin beds. It measures 18” X 51”. It’s actually 50” from the nightstand to where the curve starts on the bed frames. Here is the same gap with the plywood. There are three pieces measuring 19” X 17”. It’s 3/4” plywood. The plywood stores easily under the mattresses when not in use. I cut a 1/2” X 1/8” recess on the short side of the plywood so that when placed on the fiberglass mattress frame is locks in place and won’t slide. In order to eliminate the extra foam that required a place to store we reconfigured the dinette cushions. We had new cushions made that included a larger back cushion that measures 25” X 19” and is 6” thick. In the dinette it sits on the fiberglass, not the bottom cushion. The new bottom cushion is smaller, 25” X 17” and butts up against the back cushion. The larger back cushions sit on the plywood when in double bed mode. Here are the new dinette cushions. Notice the back cushion does not sit on the bottom cushion. Here’s a shot with the cushion removed to make the double bed. Here are the cushions on the plywood. We were a little concerned that the dinette seats wouldn’t be as comfortable with the thicker back, but sitting in the driveway the last few days it seems okay. Also, we wondered if the bottom cushion would stay put without the back cushion sitting on top of it. We’ll see how it works out this next month on the road. Mike

Hello All. A few observations some might find interesting about condensation under the mattress I noticed on our twin bed 2018 EII this fall while out ruffed grouse hunting in northern Minnesota. Observation #1. Outside temp were in the 50's. I slept on the street side twin bed, two English setters slept on the other bed. A window and the roof vent were cracked open. No heater. Inside temps in the 60's. A small fan next to the sink was circulating air all night. I checked under the mattress in the morning, there was condensation on the fiberglass and the underside of the mattress was wet. Decided I needed to try something else to reduce the condensation. This isn't acceptable long term. Observation #2. Next night. Same outside temps, same inside temps, same air circulation, same blankets. I slept on the curbside twin bed this time (dogs on the other) thinking that side of the camper was better insulated since it doesn't have the outside storage locker under the curb side bed. No heater again. A small fan was running all night next to the sink. Same issues with condensation. Wet fiberglass and mattress in the morning again. Observation #3. Flip forward one week when I went hunting again and outside temps were in the low 30's/high 20's. Slept on the curbside twin bed (dogs on the other) again. This time I ran the house propane heater and the water heater on electric (I have access to AC power) all night. A small fan was running all night next to the sink. No condensation under the mattress for two nights. The two appliances running in the space under the bed keep the fiberglass warm to the touch and prevented body moisture from condensing on the cool fiberglass. Success! Conclusion? I'll sleep on the curbside twin bed when I'm solo and at least run the electric element on the water heater to keep the under mattress body condensation under control. What am I going to do when I have company and someone (other than dogs) is sleeping on the other bed? Or when I lack an electric outlet for utility hookup? Not sure yet. Next is to try my corrugated foam backpacking sleeping pad under the mattress. If that doesn't work, I guess I'll buy one of the many RV/fiberglass boat specific products that go under a mattress to provide air circulation and prevent condensation. Coming from a hybrid camping trailer with drop down tent ends with constant moisture problems under the mattresses, I guess I was hoping for much less of an issue with condensation in the new camper. Overall I'm very happy with the Oliver, but disappointed that I still need to deal with potential mattress moisture and mold issues due to condensation. Hope this helps someone else. Ken

Thank goodness you asked for a practical answer 'cause I'm no engineer. I believe that the longer wheel base will give you a better ride. However, other than that I don't think that there will be any real difference in what you will feel when towing your Oliver. The reason I say this is because I took off my Andersen weight distribution/anti sway hitch and I switched off the anti-sway feature on my 2017 F-150. I then took my Elite II out for a drive and tried to make it sway - under what I would call fairly normal driving conditions (I didn't want to cause an accident for myself or others while conducting this experiment). The results were that I could not even get the camper to do anything but follow the truck. Sharp steering inputs caused the trailer to move right behind the truck. Hope this helps. Bill

I was planning to travel across Tennessee when I saw this thread. I scheduled a service appointment with OTT and took a detour to Hohenwald on September 28. As always, I received OUTSTANDING customer service. Turned out, the inverter in my trailer was properly grounded. I was able to ask a few questions to clarify my understanding of the trailer and greatly appreciated the plain spoken and thorough explanations. I continue to enjoy my trailer and am often asked by strangers 'How d'ya like it?' My immediate reply: 'this trailer has exceeded my expectations!' Many thanks to all the folks at Oliver who have designed, produced and support what in my opinion is an exceptional piece of camping equipment!

The tubing is 6061-T6 and the frame ends that go into the reciever blocks are machined on all four sides a very small amount but enough to create an edge that stops the travel into the receiver blocks and interestingly with no radius on the corners. To remove the frame from the receiver blocks loosen the nuts on the bolts that run vertically through the frame that hold the receiver blocks in place. This allow for the blocks to slightly move when sliding the frame out. A rubber mallet strike aft on the frame is helpful. I would file a small radius on the frame ends that insert into the blocks and lube.

Nice job!

Now that was thinking outside the box Mike, I really like that idea. I have made our's into a king a couple time when we take the Grandkids for a couple weeks in the summer looks good and a lot less extra structure with your method. Thanks Gary

What a clever and creative idea! I look forward to hearing how it all works this next month! Happy Trails!

The jacks are electric not hydraulic and they only operate on 12VDC. Could the tripping of the breaker coincide with the use of the jacks? That breaker is a “thermally responsive Bi-metallic blade” type circuit breaker. It could be that you are performing a sequence of events that heats that breaker up to the point it trips and this could be aggravated by it being a weak breaker. Regarding your front jack: make sure the dimple in the tube on the bottom of the jack is riding in the groove on the extension tube. Bill

Excellent solution and execution. It’s funny because I always thought we would order a standard bed when the time came. I didn’t think my better half would go for the twin bed version. Low and behold, we found a 6 month old 2017 standard bed and used the big bed for 1 trip. We did not like devoting 40% of the space to a bed and did not like converting it to booth table each morning. So we tried different sleeping arrangements and settled on the dinette for Krunch and the back bench for me and the dogs stay on either side bench. And then over Labor Day week the factory converted it to the twin bed configuration. We bought mattresses from Southern Mattress and they shipped then to Hohenwald. Next week is our first trip as a twin bed and I am hoping for the best.