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All of the first 43 units built were Elites. These were produced between late 2007 and early 2009 with all but 3 sold in 2008. In 2013, after a four year hiatus, Oliver made the decision to bring the trailers back online with plans to build only the Elite II's. They delivered the first one in early 2014. At the insistence of several future owners, they started again producing the Elites in late 2014, delivering the first one in early 2015. Since that time the Elite II has outsold the Elite by about 10 to 1. At this time there are probably about 80 or so Elites.

Oh you’re not talking me into that! But I promise if I were retired I’d make them for everyone.

I think like a lot of Elite II buyers, we were torn between the twin beds vs the king. We chose the twin, but not so much for the size or comfort of the beds as it was the utility of nightstand and easy access to the overhead compartments. But we liked the idea of having a table and a large lounging area in the back, and so I set my mind on the idea of trying to have both. At first I designed a custom table for the back that would latch into the nightstand in the back with a pole in front, similar to how the dinette table works. I showed it to Oliver and they thought they'd give it a try, but as time went on and things got delayed or forgotten, I sort of gave up on that idea and asked if they would just sell me the standard table top and legs and I would figure it out. They did, and it was a big mistake since I could never figure it out. The table was just too heavy and bulky to put up and take down, and there was absolutely no place to store it. Plus the height with the standard legs was too short for the mattresses we had (another poor decision on my part). So on our first trip it was labeled the Albatross Table and it was just in the way the whole time. It didn't make another trip, just the two mounts screwed to the floor to remind me that not every problem has a solution. But the solution does exist in the Lagun table. I'd seen them before in the king bed model but I had sort of dismissed them as being too small to be of use. But that was before @rideadeuce started this topic about their upgraded table top. Their top was much larger, foldable, and just generally nicer looking than what I'd seen before; and so it clicked with me that with the Lagun mount, we could have a foldable table that could easily be stored or moved out of the way for access to the upper storage. Also the height could be whatever we wanted and unlike the table we had, could be quickly locked for travel. There were just two problems for us - the mount in it's normal location would block the nightstand drawer; and on top of that, we had opted for an access hatch to the basement right in that same spot where the Lagun is usually bolted to the hull. I needed a way to mount the table to the side somehow. So I made one of these - This contraption is made out of 15 Series extrusion from 80/20. I cut, mitered, and erector setted this little block and associated connectors to go beneath the bed overhang. The Lagun mounting plate (the vertical piece) bolts to the mount and then the whole thing gets bolted to the side wall under the bed in four places and to the bed overhang in four places. It looks complicated but if you have a miter saw and can play with Legos, you can build it. Here are some pics of the block in place so you can see how it mounts. The top two bolts on the Lagun plate bolt into the side of the bed extension, then there are two bolts on the block that secure vertically into the base of the extension, then another four bolts that go into the side wall of the base of the bed, opposite the basement. I marked and drilled for the two vertical holes first, then temporarily bolted it in place to mark all the other holes. You need to do this since not all of the surfaces are perpendicular to the trailer or one another. But the flat bottom of the bed extension runs parallel to the floor so if you use that as your starting point then the table top will end up parallel to the floor as well. The end result is extremely solid - The table top I chose is the 35" Nautic Sail top from Marine Teak. Look around on their site and you'll find a number of styles and sizes, any of which would be a great choice. (This is the same company as this one, btw, but they have more choices in table tops on their UK site.) I debated oiling it, but came to my senses and coated it in a couple layers of low gloss poly. Taking it apart to seal is no problem, but you do have to keep track of a number of shims that go under the hinges to make them flush to the wood. So here's the final result. I really like the versatility of the top. Use it folded, unfolded, bar height, table height, sideways, lengthways, stick it over the bed for travel or to get it out of the way, or...however. With the mounting plate where it is, we can raise the table hight enough to clear the nightstand and lower it enough that it sits on the bed locked in place for travel. As you can see, the drawer clears just fine. The table will work best once we have our cushions made to replace the mattresses, but we just did a quick weekend trip with it and it works well even as it is. And best of all, it fits in the closet -

It is so easy to talk about The Wonder Egg and its creators, the Oliver family. You guys are too kind, and Bosker (AKA Mr Big Ears) has warned my that my head is growing too big to be able to fit inside the trailer door. I'd better watch that.

Pete and Bosker overnighted in my back yard on their way back home from Alaska last Fall. They are both great company. John Davies Spokane WA

From what I read on this forum this is going to be a "Hardy" trailer!

Really, the ultimate cool is to just get an Oliver Tractor to be your tow vehicle. It won't be as fast as a Chevrolet, but it'll get you up any hill anywhere. Kinda tough in wet, cold weather though. That's when I just ride in the trailer.

It is always good to tell us what model you recommend, and especially WHY, and maybe post a link. For example, there are a more than a few Honeywell heaters: ... https://www.honeywellstore.com/store/category/heaters.htm Thanks, John Davies Spokane WA

Hull #390 here. Relatively new owner and newer to forum postings, but here it goes. We had a dream to travel the Baja peninsula and set a plan in motion to make it happen. Today is our 37th day in Baja and we're currently at Playa Santispac making our way north to cross the "wall" once again. We traveled south as far as Los Barriles and Todos Santos. I can't speak to mainland Mexico, but I can assure you that RVing is alive and well in Baja. Is it for everyone? Probably not. But if you have a sense of adventure, the people, culture, scenery, winter weather and food are spectacular. We'd be happy to share more details if this is of interest to you. Bill & Leslie Schick 2018 LE II Hull #390