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I have found my solution for the awkward plastic shower curtain supplied by Oliver when you purchase the full curtain track. I purchased a new fabric curtain, very thin and light weight. Then this is what I did: 1. Layer the new curtain flat on the floor with the plastic Oliver curtain on top. 2. Then I made allowance for finishing the edges. It must be doubled to hold the grommet. (See last photo) and cut the new curtain using the plastic curtain as my pattern plus finished edge allowance. 3. I used the existing little suction cups from the plastic curtain and attached them in the same position on the new curtain. 4. Next I placed the position of the grommets and attached them. (You can purchase a kit on line/practice first) 5. The only thing to do was check the length and shorten if necessary then hang. They are not quite perfect but they look better when not in use, they do the job and dry very quickly.

Here is a fun video comparing a used Land Rover and a used Land Cruiser. Since I have no dog in this fight (except that I think about someday replacing my 2007 Tundra with a used Land Cruiser) it is fun to sit back and see the results. According to TFLtruck the Land Cruiser was the clear winner. Waiting for March and my Oliver delivery.

These mattresses are falsely advertised by Oliver as “twin sized”. They are in fact bunk sized (30 inches wide) and a set of generic fitted bunk linens work fine, you just have to deal with some extra material at the outside rear curve. This works way better than using a twin set, which has extra material everywhere. I bought a bunch of twin sized linens before delivery and discovered the first night that it was the wrong size. I still get a little unsettled when I think about it, especially since Oliver has done nothing to correct the description. I keep a thick mattress protector and a pretty cover on both our beds. I sleep on top in a sleeping bag with thin liner, my wife prefers sleeping between sheets and an additional blanket. My side always looks neater. 😉 John Davies Spokane WA

Don’t forget if Oliver installs it, it will carry their warranty and that is worth a lot. I chose to install solar myself to save some money. I must say for the time and aggravation, I don’t think it was worth it and wished I had Oliver install it. Andrew

Welcome from the Savannah area. I bought sheets, pads and blankets from ABlifestyles and they fit the Oliver perfectly. I talked to "Janice" and her number is: 1-800-825-4533. She was extremely helpful and I received them in just a few days.

Some of my favorite sites may surprise others. Then again, not. Costco: tires, camping pants, jackets, Scott's toilet paper, various food items along the way . Biggest savings, gasoline. We watch for Costco along the highway, in US and Canada. Always 6 cents a gallon better, sometimes 30 cents better. In Iceland, a whopping 80 cents a gallon, at least.. Amazon Prime. Who doesn't go there? I've bought everything from solar panels, to shrink wrap connectors and o rings, plus many odd bits here. Love the free shipping. Even when sending to a neighboring address. IKEA oranizers. Floormats. Rugs. Coffee mugs. Comforters and pillows. Bandages. Veggie meatless balls. Big one: The big blue bags that haul groceries, laundry, firewood, etc. And so much more. Aldi. Aldi has totally stepped up its organic game, and gluten free game, for grocery shopping. Plus all the cool weekly buys-- camping chairs, mattress pads, cookware, portable butane burner, boot trays, storage containers, etc etc... The fun of following the aldi ads . In Australia, we saw a porta pott on sale at Aldi. Haven't seen that here, but our 10 year old camping chairs from Aldi USA are doing great . Camping world store: often our last resort. But, sometimes, the handiest spot, as they pop up every 100 to 200 miles along the east coast.

We used regular twin sheets for a couple of years. Just tucked them in good and used the elastic fasteners Bill mentions above. For the past couple of years we’ve been using custom sheets from AB Lifestyle. We got mattress pads, fitted and top sheets. They are a perfect fit for the twin beds. You can do a search on this forum for ablifesyles and you’ll see a number of threads. Or go to their web site and look at what they have available for the Oliver. Welcome! Mike

All the push to connect fittings that I’ve ever dealt with are pretty hard to pull loose, even with the right tool to do so. What can easily happen though is that the fittings haven’t been pushed in all the way to begin with. Plumbers will tell you to mark the pipe before pushing in the fitting to make sure that you get it on all the way. I don’t recall seeing any marks on the plumbing in my Ollie so it may be that the fittings just need to be pushed in a bit more and probably isn’t something to really worry too much about unless you have a leak. And frankly, if you do have a leak, a fitting that just needed to be pushed in more would be a welcome find. The outer ring on the fittings that Oliver uses will be loose and will spin. I’ve never run across those fittings anywhere else but my Ollie, but the fact that the outer ring is loose doesn’t seem to indicate anything. I suspect that the outer ring is used to remove the fittings, but I’ve never tried. Speaking of PTC fittings, if you ever need to replace one or just want some spares, maybe check out this product - http://www.legendvalve.com/pws1/smartclick-connection-system I haven’t seen them in person - just the literature they sent - but it looks like a good alternative to Shark Bite. Light weight, doesn’t require tools, and gives a nice positive click when it’s installed correctly.

I don't mean this as a "cop out", but, your answer mainly depends on exactly how you plan to use your camper. If you never camp without electrical hook-ups then you may believe that the solar option is simply not necessary. If you don't plan on extended Boondocking trips then a composting toilet is questionable. If you don't "need" the instant gratification that an on-demand water heater gives you then the standard water heater will do just fine. If you don't do a fair amount of winter camping then a 30 pound propane tank is probably not necessary. If you never listen to the radio or watch "local" TV then the standard antenna is OK. I could go on but only you can decide the "need" for a particular option as it pertains to how you will plan to use your camper. Of course there is the re-sale value of the camper to consider also, but, I would not let that sway my thinking too much. Finally, for most options, the cost of adding options later is higher than including them in the original build. If there is an Oliver owner near you then I'd recommend sitting down with them and go over each option you are considering. Listen to why they did (or did not) get that option and determine if the reasoning makes sense for your situation. Good luck! Bill

We used a mobile tech as there are no RV dealers or repair shops near by. Additionally our trailer had been winterized, cleaned and stored inside our unheated barn. I didn't want to take it out on to winter salty roads without a way to clean the trailer again until spring. We are new to RV and don't yet have a relationship with an RV dealer and the closest one is 40 miles away. We got a referral to a mobile technician. I agree with others, I was able to be with the technician and no one was moving our new trailer around. I could witness the work, ask questions, and learn. My experience was very favourable and if I need service again, I will call this technician again.

The one that Oliver sells as an option is great - you simply never have to worry about it working or getting stolen. In the case of surge protectors - the more you spend almost certainly means the more protection and functions/features you get.