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There's always going to be the engineering issue of the wheel wells, and front/back weight balance. The Oliver, with its double hull, can't really be set flat and high above, imo, like a lot of sunblock stickies. That creates a bit of a conundrum with a walk around queen, I guess,, unless it's located forward, like airstream does it, in that size range. (Which I dislike, but I understand the "why." I'll be interested in seeing what Oliver comes up with,, if/when a larger trailer is designed. In the meantime, these many threads should give them input on what potential buyers feel is important. I'll probably still stick with my 2008. It's likely to be roadworthy for decades to come, long past my desire to travel and camp.

Thanks for the additional replies. I’m waiting now for a report on our trailer. That will determine which way we can go. My wife is of the thought that it’s a lot of money to sleep only three. I’m thinking “why do I buy to accommodate everyone else?” If someone else wants to camp, let them fend for themselves. I keep it up. It keeps ME up when there’s a leak, bad seal, dead appliance, or some third wrong. Only me. I’m done with that. We’d have to finance it, unfortunately, but at least when it’s paid off, it’s still a trailer in great shape with promise of many years left. Financing a $65k fifth wheel seems to be a recipe for a falling apart rattle trap a lot sooner than an Oliver. Plus, I don’t need a 3/4 or 1 ton truck to pull it. Frankly, I’m pulling 6k now of a flying flat-front brick now. The Tylenol caplet Oliver should slice through the air behind my 3.0L Powerstroke F-150. Averaging 15-16mpg now should be closer to 17+ with a well-waxed Ollie. Even if not, it’s just gotta pull easier.

Everything I have encountered is American (SAE). The Truma water heater is most likely metric, but you are not supposed to work on those….😁 John Davies Spokane WA

I think the 25' Bigfoot has the best floorplan if going larger. I would make the front dinette an "L" shape across the front to make 2 twins if needed. Twins in the bedroom, or drop in a Queen, or put a King longways across the back with nightstand.

@Middlefork49you will not be needing to disconnect the Andersen WDH for various types of weather; leave it connect and you will not have any issues.

Thank you, John. I'm a fan of your 'how to' posts - the mudflap installation is on my to-do list over the winter months.

They still make Tang? Takes me back to childhood….

Oh, all the Raptors are being saved for the Mars mission. The dunes there are a bit much for a Chevy.

I tend to agree about the superior protection you get with a quality marine paste wax. I store my Ollie outdoors all year. Two or three washes and two waxes a year, one in the Spring and the other in the late Fall. By the beginning of Spring, my trailer is a little green around the edges here in the NW. A month ago, after a quick wash before a future Oliver customer came by to have a look, the water still beaded up like it was just waxed after being out all Winter. Yes it's a bit more elbow grease to apply paste wax, but not that much. I have had no issue cleaning off bugs, tar, road grime, or whatever with a quality paste wax underneath. I personally really like Collinite Fleetwax, but I'm sure the others mentioned here are good as well. I also use a WHITE 3M scotch-brite pad, along with a sponge when I'm soaping down my trailer before I wax. The white pad is the equivalent of 1200 grit sandpaper. It has just enough tooth to cut through the tough stuff without affecting the natural shine of the gelcoat. It leaves the trailer smooth (no small embedded particles) and very clean, almost like it was clayed before a paint job. This has worked very well for me. https://www.collinite.com/marine-wax/fleetwax-paste-wax/ https://www.3m.com/3M/en_US/company-us/all-3m-products/~/Scotch-Brite-Light-Cleansing-Hand-Pad-7445/?N=5002385+3293194061&rt=rud Dave

Overland, There is a product called "Roll-Off" that is available at RV, Marine supplies and amazon. This stuff is amazing for removing those black streaks . Wet, spray it on rub with a soft brush or microfiber and let sit and rinse. This stuff has been a boaters secret for a long time cleans shines and does not hurt the wax. A quart may save you some elbow grease. https://www.amazon.com/Amazing-Roll-Off-Multi-Purpose-Cleaner-oz/dp/B000FSDZTU/ref=sr_1_3?crid=3MIO9T6WAA6YI&keywords=roll-off&qid=1553953984&s=gateway&sprefix=roll-off%2Caps%2C157&sr=8-3 Doug