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My wife, Donna and I have got our deposit in on a Legacy Elite II. Pick up in late August. Pretty exciting. I’ve been lurking around here for a couple of months but I finally got the Admiral (wait that’s boater jargon) to sign off. Bob in Saint Helena graciously showed us his rig and that did it. I think that we’ll do the AGM/Solar package. We haven’t done a lot of boondocking but the option sounds good. I’m definitely not a fan of loud generators. This forum has reassured us that our 2008 Tundra (5.7 liter with tow package) will be a good tow vehicle. I appreciate the enthusiasm that members of this forum show for these well designed and high quality trailers. Thanks in advance for helping us, as Oliver newbies.

Congratulations on your Ollie purchase! We are waiting for ours as well (plan is April end). I can't say enough about this forum and the experience that is available. The Oliver University is extremely informative. I like to maintain and do most of whatever will be necessary to keep anything I own in top condition. The more you know about your Ollies "systems"... the better prepared you will be for those problems that invariably happen when traveling. Some day... when something seems to fail (heat, a/c, hot water, electric, etc)... it is often something minor... and a basic understanding of those systems will lead you to a quick resolution. Information is power. Another thing to be cautious about: Remember when someone complains about this quality problem or that... recognize that it might be something that only happened to one individual. So take note of it... and what the resolution was... Just don't panic and automatically think your Oliver is going to come off the line with that problem. Enjoy learning all about your new Oliver and you will be fine. IF something isn't right... know that the company will make it right. Purchasing STUFF: pay attention to the things that people buy and find very useful... and consider the type of camper they are. Do they sit in one spot for days on end.... or is their Oliver a rolling hotel room? Do they boon-dock or do they spend most of their time in places with hook-ups? Most experienced folks will say they are still paring down what they take on the road with them. Most of all... just have fun even while you are waiting... for your brand NEW Oliver!!

Congrats on your deposit/order! Now is a great time to take a deep dive into the forum, owners manuals, and Oliver University. Delivery day will be here before you know it and the knowledge gained reading hopefully will be of great benefit on your big day. As fairly new owners of a 2020 we cannot imagine not having the solar option, for us a total win. (The tax write off on the solar first year of ownership was a plus) Naturally you will ultimately decide what works best for your traveling/camping needs. We absolutely considered future resale when deciding on options and solar was a must have.

The solar has worked for us. And does stopping at a college or university park count as boondocking? Yup. Great wifi, usually good tv reception to get the local weather, and no traffic noise. Hull #211 likes getting off the interstates (they all look alike), and seeing some of the nices places and people. You do have to have a bunch of referral cards though, people will line up to ask about the Oliver...

Congratulations, we are a mid July delivery. Take advice of reading as much as you can here, you may change your mind on some choices and the nice thing is you still have time. There is a ton of information and videos to look thru.

Congratulations on your order! We weren’t sure about the solar either but have found we use it quite a bit, especially in a lot of the National Park campgrounds that have no hook ups. As Bill said, it gives you flexibility on where you can camp. Mike

Congratulations from Hull #676! Definitely get the solar. It will open up many possibilities for boondocking.

I'm King Moon from Knoxville, TN. On 11/11/21 I took delivery of the last trailer produced for the 2021 model year - Hull #948 - Legacy Elite II - Twin Bed Floor Plan Delivery was great and the new camping spots right beside the factory are very convenient. The quality and attention to detail in my unit exceeded my high expectations. I ordered the trailer with the standard tops so that I could install the custom wood tops created by Foy Sperring. I ordered pretty much all of the pieces that he produces - in Black Walnut. I also ordered the Mega size for the dinette top (which is the largest of the 3 sizes he produces). I can't say enough good things about Foy, his communication with me, and his amazing wood creations. I would highly recommend working with Foy if you want to add beautiful wood products/tops to your Oliver. I have attached several pictures. I am looking forward to meeting fellow Oliver owners.

@Mattnan, the Gaylord at Opryland is spectacular at Christmas. They turn the whole resort into a winter wonderland from mid-November on through Christmas. Even if you don't stay there, a lunch visit to one of their (slightly overpriced) restaurants is a great way to tour and see their amazing decorations. It's huge, and the indoor gardens are beautiful, too.

Congrats!!!! We pick our Ollie up in a month......Can Not Wait!!!!

Congratulations! We're scheduled for late July. Aside from all the great info here, my wife has found some good stuff on an Ollie Facebook page and we've both been watching YouTube videos from other Ollie owners. One couple in particular goes through the whole process from purchasing, to upgrades, to going to the factory for service on their YouTube channel. Lots to learn from all these sources, and it helps pass the time while you wait for the big day. Have fun.

Our Ollie goes in Monday morning December 6, so we reserved the Oliver campground for Sunday and Tuesday. Figured by the time we get it back Tuesday it will be later and getting dark this time of year.

Solar gives you the freedom of choice. Even if you do not intend to use it often, at least you will have the knowledge that you can travel without being "tied" to the "grid". Now - keep reading and watching Oliver videos. This will make your initial trips much more enjoyable and relaxing. Welcome to the Family! Bill

Congratulations! X2 on the solar. It has opened up so many wonderful camping opportunities for us.

We purchased Ollie used, I'm going to have to increase insured hull value for the second time due to Ollie's increasing value!!!!!!!!!

A VIAIR air compressor... Thankful for the TPMS. And for Progressive Roadside Assistance. Chris

That's a "no" on the forklift taking your camper from the campground to service. These were my instructions from Mike via email: "You all would bring the camper over at 8am and you would just pull up in between the campers and vehicles. You would then come in the glass door let Mrs. Crystal know you are here for service she will come get me or Jason. We will then walk outside with you and go over the camper and the work that is scheduled to be done." I must admit, I did not ask if they would come get it - only what to do. Campground is close. I'm parked in site #4. Chris

We have used good Sam's since day one, 14 years, for the same reasons @LongStride stated. Reasonable rates. We also use their roadside service. Their top plan covers not only our Ollie, but rentals, in Canada and Mexico, and covers tow of tv and trailer. The only annoying thing about good Sam's is their pretty much constant stream of mailers and emails, encouraging you to re-up early, etc.

Heck - I've got over 2,000 days and my "high expectations" are still being exceeded. 😃

🤢 I always thought this emoji represented envy and every time I felt envious, maybe it was really jealousy. Mossey

Same for our Ollie. Beacon will spend Christmas in Florida.

Ours got a wash & wax and a new Calmark cover aka - winter blanket! 😊

Our Ollie is going to be bummed out this year considering the attention she got last year for her very first Christmas! This year she's getting a good bath, clay bar and two coats Meguiar's premium marine wax. Under the tree she'll find 3 cutoff valves (one for each of the lines leading to the outdoor shower and one for the fresh water intake line), some fuse labels as well as Timken bearing sets and seals. We're also going camping in December before Christmas, so she is getting a new red carpet runner and some Christmas pillows and lights to get us into the holiday spirit!

Thanks everybody! Didn’t know about a tax write off.

You're right in asking Service - but - I'm aware of at least two different owners that were given permission to stay more than one night in the Oliver campground. While you're at it - also ask if you can get your camper back for the night so that you will not have to get a motel. Bill

There has to be a good story behind that, can you tell us? Are you trying to reseat the bead? Is that the “hair spray and a match” trick? John Davies Spokane WA

We have state farm for our insurance needs. $345 a year with $1000 deductible and 5 years coverage for replacement cost. Rates vary depending your state and area you live in.

I seriously doubt that. I have friends in the marine industry, with volume, maybe, 3 to 10 per cent. Pretty much across the board. Why? Because, seriously, they don't have to. There's a big market, and if you can supply, you don't have to cut price. I understand lots of folks wanting to make the best, even better. I get that. Some of us just wing it, and try rogue stuff on our own. If you actually need ac a lot, I commiserate. Virtually none of the readily available, standard ac options on rvs today are very quiet. We camp at altitude in heat. Or, live with the consequences. I'm with @mossemi. I happen to really enjoy my Oliver. Yes, we tweak from time to time. We're like that. Nothing changes my opinion, made 14 years ago, that our Ollie was the best choice, for us. Hopefully, we'll get to enjoy another 14 years.

I guess it’s time for me to try selling my Ollie! I probably won’t be able to find anybody that wants to buy a used trailer with an air conditioner that nobody likes, but it does keep me cool when I use it. Not to mention the junk brake system that left skid marks when I made a hard stop last week. And the Andersen WD hitch ball has some chrome worn off, maybe I should replace it before it kills a potential sale. But wait a minute! My Ollie is the only RV I have ever owned, which also makes it the best RV I have ever owned! So maybe I’ll just keep it, warts and all. What I should probably do is stay off the forum and avoid all of the expert opinions trying to convince me that I bought a piece of poop. I think I’ll just make a better effort to remember my mother’s sage advice, “if you don’t have something nice to say, keep your mouth shut". Maybe I’ll join Facebook, I heard it’s a great place to get information and I just might find somebody like me, that likes their Ollie! Sorry, I do know the rules for capitalizing some words, but I think may be a form of shouting, so I left those out. And if I offended someone, I didn’t mean to, I was just going with the flow of the postings that stuck in my mind today. Peace, Out! Mossey

I have done a fair amount of plumbing, including all of the plumbing in my new home in Idaho. It is my understanding that PVC is commonly used for DWV (Drain, Waste and Vent) plumbing in the Eastern US, while ABS is almost exclusively used for DWV pipe and fittings in the West. If you go to HD or Lowes in Washington or Idaho, nearly all available DWV fittings and pipe, including toilet flanges, are ABS. The only explanation I've heard is that is what the "local" inspectors are used to, and therefore require. Where, per Jason Essary, the two parts are not glued but only pressed into a rubber bushing on the black tank, either a PVC or ABS toilet flange with stub would work.

We're getting our OLLIE for Christmas! 😀 And all the accessories..... mb

I got a Ryobi handheld only because it uses the same lithium battery as my drill and other shop tools. However, I understand that Black & Decker makes a popular one. Bill

https://www.amazon.com/gp/aw/d/B00IOEFBKS?psc=1&ref=ppx_pop_mob_b_asin_title Though I admit to rarely using it, mostly I just grab the broom. https://www.amazon.com/gp/aw/d/B01ASYZSVI/ref=ya_aw_od_pi?ie=UTF8&psc=1 It collapses and tucks away neatly in the closet using a single Command tool holder. John Davies Spokane WA

Ollie will be getting a second coat of Meguiar’s flagship wax and a small rechargeable vacuum any recommendations?

“Mouse” is pretty well equipped for stuff, but I guess a clay bar and Rejex job for the outside, and maybe a couple of thirty minute mods…… I want to put in a power switch for the radio head to kill the panel lighting and parasitic draw, and grind off those nasty sharp corners on the inside bath door handle, I laid my head open on it a couple of months back and said a lot of nasty words as I bled copiously all over the floor. I am watching for a sale on Element E50 extinguishers, but those are not for the trailer. I am hoping that my son will 3D print a Land Cruiser 200 model for me, to match the Ollie model he made last year. If that happens I will update that thread with more pics…. John Davies Spokane WA

Lithium!.... Batteries that is. LOL

We are picking up our Ollie for Christmas,,,DEC. 27

She is getting a tow to warmer climates

I just registered for the Rally at Lake Guntersville State Park. I plan to camp at site G21 in my Kimberley T3. Arriving on 5/18 and departing on 5/22.

November 2021 Full moon at Oliver Service camp ground. Very nice and convenient overnight stay in advance of 0800 service appointment in the morning. Watched new owners (from VA) receive their new EII and park beside us in the Oliver campground. Very convenient for new owners to checkout new rig with onsite Oliver assistance if needed. As with everything Oliver, these convenient campsites are high quality and done just right.

If the threading is compatible, you may be able to buy just the trickle valve from High Sierra and add that to the existing faucet - https://www.highsierrashowerheads.com/shop/trickle-valves/

Thanks for all the information. Gutters are on our ever growing list of "projects". I am sure it's likely already been discussed in previous posts, but I happened across this little hack for helping to reduce the potential streaking from gutter run off. It was in this video from RV Life with Tito. May be a good idea, but knowing me, I'd forget to take it down before hitting the road 😲

Some owners have placed the gutters far enough above the windows so that they still have plenty of access to the caulked area. I placed mine as close to the window as possible and have never looked back. Perhaps the gutters give some extra protection to this area but there does not appear to be any sign of degradation of the caulk. Of course in the event that I would have an issue, my plan would be to simply remove the gutter, fix the window/caulk and then replace the gutter with new - it is not that expensive. Bill

Wow, I just looked it up at Pellandent and it is priced a $5.17 per foot, plus shipping. I think I can take my white out and repaint it with a black vinyl spray paint and do a very good job. What is the worst that can happen, I have to repaint it in 2-3 years and it will probably do the same thing the white did over a period of time as it probably the same material. I will let you know how this works out in the future. trainman

It was a lovely fall evening at new Oliver Campground!

I will be going to the Hershey RV show next Wednesday just to make sure but, I think Ollie it is. I have a few questions regarding my set up and needs and I welcome your suggestions. My tow rig is a 2021 F150 hybrid with a built in 7.2kw power supply. As for battery upgrades, I have done many in the past on RV’s but frankly never felt the usage I got was worth the money spent. I will use my built in power supply from the truck when Boon-docking (which I will do almost exclusively) but I will use the house battery’s for standard 12v tasks like lights, blower motors etc. But is the 4 6v AGM battery upgrade worth the freedom from checking battery water hassle? I want the upgraded mattress’s on both sides for the occasional visitors but also want a couch, suggestions on couch back cushions? Any other must haves in your opinion? thanks! by the way, I live in the Smokey’s about 45 minutes from Gatlinburg, Dollywood, Pigeon Forge on 4 wooded acres, I have an Rv spot with full hook ups for friends and family. If anyone wants to camp for a night or two feel free to contact me and if the schedule is free, you are welcome to use my facilities. Brad

That 4900 is fluff, it represents a completely stripped dry model with no options at all, perhaps that includes the 20 pound bottles' propane contents, I do not recall. Figure about 5300, depending on how many check marks you add to the build sheet. Lead acid batteries are especially heavy, as are solar panels. A big generator up front and two e-bikes in back could contribute another 300. The Andersen hitch weighs 50 (it not needed with a HD truck)..... So that combination would put the trailer at 5650, and that is before you filled the water tanks or added your personal stuff. Completely filling the fresh water tank adds another 250 pounds. I have never come close to maxing out the trailer, you could do it if you had lots of cast iron pots, or were into Cowboy Action Shooting and had lots of firearms and ammo. It really is a very healthy payload for such a small little "tank". Many people do not understand how heavy these are compared to a typical Casita, and usually underestimate the size TV that is required. The Ranger is NOT enough truck, especially when you reach the Western mountains. No way. You must consider the TV payload as well as its tow rating. "Payload up to 1900 pounds" means 2wd stripped (no options). You will not often find those vehicles sitting on the lot, nor are they a good choice for towing the LE2. Then you must also add the weight of the aftermarket stuff you attach to the truck, like a bed liner and canopy, that might be 300+ pounds. See where this is heading? As Roy Sheider said in Jaws, "You're going to need a bigger boat!" John Davies Spokane WA

You might try a PM (private message) to ScubaRx about overloading just about anything.😁 I'd guess that the "normal" or "usual" real world towing weight of an Elite II is something just north of 6,000 pounds. While that figure is below the maximum tow rating of the Ranger it is starting to get uncomfortably close - in my opinion. Most "experts" that I've seen caution to not go above approximately 80% of the maximum tow rating which is 6,000. In the medium to long run you would most likely be happier with a larger tow vehicle. There haven't been any (that I can recall) owners of a Ranger that have towed the Elite II here on the Forum. But, there have been a number of Toyota Tacoma owners that have towed the Elite II and all that I'm aware of have moved up to a larger Tow Vehicle. Good luck! Bill

Congratulations you two!!! We're very happy for ya'll 🙂 Lol on the drain valve...if that's the only thing that went wrong, I'd say you were off to a fabulous start! Jason, our salesman, called us today, as we were on the road back to S.C., and asked us if we could move our delivery date UP to 5 Jan (from 13 Jan). I thought "is this a trick question?" Well, of course!!!! Wendy and I wish you the best of times in your new "Lucy", and hope to meet up with you one day 🙂

Indeed, if you are talking about the window weep holes - simply keep those window tracks clean (easy to do but also easy to forget about) and try to keep your Ollie as level as possible. We get in excess of 70 inches of rain per year and I've never had a problem. The other "weep holes" on an Oliver are the "scupper holes" on the bottom of the trailer which allow moisture to escape from between the two shells. I do not recall of ever hearing of an issue with these. Bill