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I have a 2016 Ollie. I am not selling, but I would have no qualms about selling it to my closest friend. Ollies are built to last. I know of no RVs with a lifetime warranty. Even without a lifetime warranty, if you read through this forum you will see that Oliver provides outstanding service to owners even after the warranty period has ended. The 2014-2016 Ollies have a smaller sink than the newer ones, and also a better drawer under the sink. Other than that, not much has changed. With any used RV purchase, the buyer needs to make certain that components (furnace, fridge, etc) all work. Again, Ollies are built to last, and Oliver uses the best components. What stress fractures? I did a search and found no reports of stress fractures.

Finally got around to installing the Zamp 90 watt slender panels on the Oliver today. Very simple, just some heat shrink for the wire connections and putting the feet on the panels. I used the AmvSolar tall feet on the passenger side and the standard ones on the driver side and prepped with alcohol before applying the supplied VHB tape... seems to be very sturdy. Time will tell. Still have to tidy up the wires but a thunderstorm with lightning rolled in. The package Am Solar sells had everything included for the install except (2) Zamp SAE connections and a SAE Y-splitter. But they sell both on the website. For some reason they cut off the original SAE connector so you have to re-install one, maybe if you gave them advanced notice you could get one that has not been removed. Curious to see how much Amp hour difference stored tomorrow. From Am Solar: My install:

It’s official. I’m now part of the OTT family 06/26/2019 hull # 484 I’m without words, ok I’ll say a few. I have had many Rvs, TT, fifth wheels, toy haulers and slide in truck campers. No class A,s beyond my budget. When I walked in today and saw the trailer I I was truly amazed. Never had that feeling before with the other Rvs As we were going over the unit I kept shaking my head. I think they thought I wasn’t wrapped to tight. I was in total amazement how well this trailer was put together. This truly is the best Travel Trailer out there. The forum has been great looking forward to being a part of OTT for years to come. And meeting new friends. Thanks everyone.

I wouldn't hesitate to look at an Oliver that's over a decade old. Probably, because I own one. For 12 seasons, now. What to look for? Water heater will die. It's a cheap replacement, for 6 gallon. We replaced the 6 gallon with a girard instantaneous. Probably a waste, but it's nice. Possibly, refrigerator. They seem to have variable lives. Ours was toast. Replaced for less than $1000 with 12v danforth/ secop compressor truck fridge. Other friends have had zero issues in 11 years. Go figure. Then, do the normal tire kicker stuff. Tread. Age of tires. Brakes. Etc, etc It's the components that wear out. Not the trailer. We took ours in for maintenance in April, and there was a line out the door. People who worked there really wanted to see a 2008, almost 12 years old, that looked so new...

[postquote quote=175206][/postquote] Yes!

I'm in the habit of waiving, or flashing the lights, or having a quick conversation with all fiberglass trailer owners. Especially Oliver owners. Some folks flash me first and some are oblivious as I acknowledge them. So, here is the newest problem: As we begin to travel with the new HQ19, and continue to see Olivers and Casitas, etc, waving at them will just cause confusion. They are unlikely to know why I'm giving them the thumbs-up! So I guess I'll just smile, or comment "nice trailer!" Wait till we are camped with 100 of them at the next rally! Or we attend the evening ceremonies! Of course, we have decided to name the new trailer "Ollie", so maybe nobody will notice.

I know of one Oliver that has experienced stress cracks on the frame. It's one of the earliest LE2s owned by a full timer. Whether that's the only one or not, I don't know, but its the only one that's ever been reported here so I assume that it is. I saw it when it was in service, and I think that it probably could have been repaired with aluminum plates and huck bolts (which is how some manufacturers make their frames), though Oliver elected to replace the frame. It's anyone's guess as to the cause of those cracks - bad welds, accident, too much weight on the tongue, etc. - but regardless the cause, I wouldn't let a single failure determine whether or not you buy used. If it does worry you, Oliver made a change to the front of the frame I think in the early 100 hull numbers (eliminated the extendable tongue) and the newer design appears to be stronger, but I have no idea if that was the purpose of the change.

I just try to flash them!

I vote for this as the official Oliver greeting.

Stress fractures where? I have a 2015 for sale in the classifieds that is better than new.