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Just returned from a deer/elk hunt in the Colorado Rocky Mountains with my two sons. The Oliver Elite was AMAZING. We were able to camp higher in the mountains than any of the other hunting trailers in the area. We had lows in the single digits and afternoon highs in the 40's. The trailer temps, sleeping conditions, hot showers, toilet, and morning coffee made wilderness conditions so comfortable. We did have several successful support calls with the Oliver service team. Couldn't have done it without Mike. He helped us with the furnace and the Truma water heater. The Oliver gave us the opportunity to experience the incredible backcountry and wilderness of the Colorado Rockies! Paul

Just to close this out…. I ordered a replacement Thetford valve from Amazon, $8. It’s one in the picture in John’s post above. There are actually two valves, one inside the tank (white) which comes out when unscrewed and the gray one which is the one that went bad. I put on new thread tape and reinstalled and we’re back in business. The replacement is a little shorter than the original, but fit with no problem. I’ve seen some pictures of what is in other trailers and they are not all the same. Here’s the assembly and the new part. The white part on the right is the second valve that screws into the tank. The new black valve replaced the old gray. Here it is back in place.

The white one isn’t a check valve. It is a spray nozzle. The idea is to blast all around the walls of the tank, to get rid of the gunk that sticks there, not just fill it up. Check valves provide one way flow protection. You do not want black water going back into the fresh water supply. That “normally” would never happen, but if something happened in the fresh supply system, it could possibly syphon back and contaminate it. The RV codes require a functioning check valve here (complete separation of fresh and sewage systems). Just like residential code requires check valves when you connect up an irrigation system to city water. The other check valves in the back of the trailer are installed to prevent your pressurized water from simply going the wrong way. It is all about traffic control, like one way streets. John Davies Spokane WA

When I looked at both valves when I disassembled them, they both looked very similar. I assumed they were both check valves. It makes sense that the one that screws into the tank is a spray. Mike

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Casita Spirit Deluxe 17 Casita Spirit Deluxe 17 is an excellent option for young couples who want to travel light but still have the space they need. It’s made by award-winning manufacturer Casita, known for making easy-to-tow and lightweight trailers. Its quad bunkhouse and indoor kitchen/bathroom combo can easily accommodate up to four people. There’s also an outdoor shower area where you can wash off after spending time in the woods or exploring nearby attractions. The model comes in different configurations that include: Two queen beds for parentsOne queen bed for kids There’s also plenty of storage space, so everyone will feel comfortable staying inside their little trailer while traveling together on vacation. 9. Forest River R-Pod RP-176T Forest River R-Rod is the perfect pick for young couples who want to travel with their pets. With a weight limit of 1,000 lbs and an interior space that can accommodate up to 6 people, you can tow the trailer by a regular SUV. 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Nevertheless, sustaining that life while exploring new locations can take time and effort, particularly when choosing a trailer that meets your requirements. Couples must consider the factors that will make their travel trailer experience fun and safe. Many options are available, but these nine trailers offer some of the best features for young couples looking for a great time on the road. Extra features make the above best travel trailers for couples more comfortable than tent camping and offer the amenities young couples need to travel the country. Contact our team for the best couples travel trailer. Share and Enjoy !Shares The post The 10 Best Travel Trailers for Young Couples appeared first on Oliver Travel Trailers. Read the Full Article

Great pics and thank you for sharing! I hope you bagged a nice big bull elk! Elk is one of our favorite red meats besides Buffalo and Venison. -Patriot 🇺🇸

I think most of us are very conservative about exposing our plumbing to cold temperatures. Personally, I'd be at DEFCON 2 if I saw 33 degrees near a water line. However, hitting 32 isn't necessarily going to mean damage. The compartment might be 32 but the water in the lines is still 35. The water may have room to expand by draining into a tank. PEX plumbing is more tolerant of freezing than PVC. I imagine there's some wiggle room. What I'd really like to know is, has anyone experienced plumbing damage in their Ollie from freezing, what was damaged, and under what conditions did it happen? In other words, what are the real world limits to what our Ollies can take? Not that I'd want to go there...

Alde hot water trailer heat system! We owned a nuCamp 400 (great rig) before our Oliver which had an Alde. Really like our Oliver; miss the Alde.

Apparently Oliver has changed this arrangement up more than once. My trailer does not have any check valves on the black tank, just a simple brass elbow, possibly connected to a spray nozzle. Connected to it is a white pex line that goes up under the sink in the head, attached to a brass vacuum break valve. I think it also has a brass check valve. Then it loops back down to the flush inlet on the side, also a simple brass elbow. Since I have a Natures Head, this line is not used. The heavy brass valves were not secured, and rattled around under the sink. I removed all of it and capped off the elbows, stored it away. While I was under the sink, I easily removed the toilet water supply line and valve, also not used. Now I do not have to winterize that line. I don’t have a pic of the vacuum breaker valve but I can get one if you are interested. This vacuum break arrangement is not shown in the 2021 or 2022 Elite II owners manual plumbing diagram, but it is shown in the Elite diagram.

Glad we picked the number one choice!😉 Zero regrets.

See this holder Oliver Outfitters Guide on Amazon We mounted it on our tongue box.

I have experience in the popup truck camper world. Both a soft side (Jayco) and hard side (Alaskan). The PITA of this type is that it stays on the truck and comes with you when ever you drive the truck. If I were in your shoes, I would look at something hardsided and fiberglass which you could unload at the campsite with electric jacks and stabilize for use while there and drive away in the truck when you wanted to day explore or sightsee. Both Bigfoot and Northern Lite are well made campers (likely there are others which would have this capability of functioning standalone off the truck). I recommend avoiding slideouts (I know I would). Camped next to a couple last Winter in a really nice, late model Arctic Fox truck camper with two slides. They loved their camper but hated the slides as they failed three times in two years. If you don't mind keeping the camper on the trailer, both Hallmark and Outfitter make nice popup truck campers with composite roofs. Nice thing about these campers is that they are lower profile while driving so you get better gas mileage and feel sidewinds less. Re: Bigfoot, the dealer in Henderson, CO (Trailer World) does a lot of business with people from other states and are a very low pressure, Family run business. I am in no way affiliated, just know of them and dealt with them when shopping for a trailer before settling on Oliver. They might be an option. Good luck

That's exactly why we got the Oliver. Every time we took off with the helicopter it caused white caps in the hot tub. White caps in the hot tub caused the bikinis to fluff up. When the bikinis fluffed up the neighbor girls would get out and run home. To keep peace in the neighborhood we got the Oliver. Takes less fuel than the helicopter as a bonus...

We all love our Ollie’s but….If you could change/add one thing on your Oliver what would it be? I would love a window over the kitchen galley.

Great pics! Looks like it was a great trip.

Either way, in this particular application, it is not recommended that one use their lips to see if the one way valve is working.

LoriL - Great for you guys and for your Oliver! Glad to hear that it was a good time and that Oliver Service helped you when needed. THAT sure is one heck of a campsite. I'm guessing that you didn't have much (as in none) of a problem with bugs - mosquitos have always been a big problem for me in that area 😬. Great pics too! Thanks for sharing. Bill

The city water intake anti-syphon valve froze/cracked. This was my fault in that I didn't hand-pump antifreeze into this area when I winterized. Remember that old saying of not letting yourself be interrupted in the middle a chore such as this? While it is a bit unusual for this area of the country (Western North Carolina in the mountains) it is not unheard of for the temps to get to the single digits and I'm sure that winter we had a couple of days with temps in that range.😥 Bill

Two check valves and initially a shutoff valve. Someone wanted to be absolutely sure? More likely just a case of not really understanding what was what. At least they eventually eliminated the shutoff valve. The hookup kit for the No-Fuss flusher doesn't include much more than a garden hose inlet fitting and connection hose fittings. Valterra must figure the integrated check valve is enough to satisfy RVIA requirements.

Good question. Also, why do I have two check valves, one connected to the other? I thought about just eliminating the bad one (gray in the picture) and just going straight to the one that screws into the tank (white one).

Mike, Nice job!

Just wondering: For those of us that have a isolation valve, why do we need a check valve?

SSU - While Dover, DL is relatively close to Wilmington, DL - it is a fair distance away from Wilmington, NC and Huntington Beach State Park. I'm guessing that R &P were looking for places nearer to the North Carolina place.😉 Bill

i do not know where you are with responses to this request. we stayed at 302Aquaponics.com which is a Harvest Host. Great Place to stay, Great Tour of the facility, Great products for sale there. 665 Simms Woods Rd, Dover, DE 19901, (302) 632-1069 just bring Gram Crackers for the donkey's the first time they come to you... Bryan,

Nice balanced article! I'd still rather have my Ollie over the other choices, though.

Unhooking and driving away is fairly painless, but lots of owners have a really hard time getting the camper and the bed aligned properly when loading it. There are all kinds of home made guide blocks and rails. This looks promising, I have no personal opinion about it, except you must be very careful not to side load the jacks excessively. It’s NOT like loading a small boat onto a roller equipped trailer. https://www.truckcamperadventure.com/new-camper-cradle-makes-truck-camper-loading-easy/ John Davies Spokane

I got mine from Amazon for $10: https://www.amazon.com/Optronics-ACP7S-Trailer-Harness-Protector/dp/B089N62GHN/ref=asc_df_B089N62GHN/?tag=hyprod-20&linkCode=df0&hvadid=532535399205&hvpos=&hvnetw=g&hvrand=13502820704720952598&hvpone=&hvptwo=&hvqmt=&hvdev=c&hvdvcmdl=&hvlocint=&hvlocphy=9029558&hvtargid=pla-1425403121436&psc=1

A couple of additional comments… we found a rubber cover for the trailer 7-pin connector that keeps the water out if stored vertically. It MIGHT have come from eTrailer.com?? We also have a water resistant fabric cover over the head of the tongue jack, and sometimes slip the 7-pin connector up under that cover to keep it dry.

Michigan….I call my state the orange barrel state since there’s ALWAYS road construction, our roads are horrible!

Incidentally, kudos to OTT for providing us with a full-size ABC refillable fire extinguisher rather than the half-size disposable BC extinguishers that come with most towable RVs.

Thanks for the info. The thread from Frank C was very helpful and yes after further study, I do not believe the BB 270Ah batteries will fit even if you do remove the battery tray. So going with the 100s. I will add another post and list of upgrades once complete.

The only time that I know of when Oliver had "problems" delivering a trailer when promised was during the height of the pandemic. And, this was due to supplier issues - not under Oliver's control. Personally - I'd bet heavily on that April delivery.😃 Bill p.s. If you have not been there - this is one of the better - if not the best State Park I've ever been to. Plan on bringing your bikes, good walking shoes, camera and notebook. Never be afraid to approach ANY Ollie owner of even knock on their door if you have a question for them or see a mod that interests you.

The Xantrex 3000 watt inverter/charger is necessary to have in order to be able to run the air conditioner off the batteries. It also is able to recharge the lithium batteries at up to 150 amps per hour, 3x that of the PD4045.

I'll drink to that... 🥂

And many bottles of wine!

The Search function here is beyond awful. Try this - Copy and paste the following phrase into Google: olivertraveltrailers.com and winter and camping John Davies Spokane WA

Your Owners Manual shows this.... I highlighted and added some comments in red: The brown wire feeds power to the furnace from the fuse at the Converter under the dinette. There is also a yellow ground wire for the furnace under there, in a long ground bus (strip) on top of the frame, to the rear of the converter. You will see a bunch of yellow wires going into its screw terminals. You can check to see if they are all tight. The thermostat control wires (small gauge) go to the AC unit and then to the furnace, where it gets its power. Most likely you have no power because the furnace fuse has gotten loose in its clips, or ears. They are really soft copper and can be bent out of shape easily. Remove that fuse and carefully squeeze the “ears “ a little closer together with a pair of needle nose pliers covered in electrical tape. Replace the fuse using the pliers, straight in, do not rock it sideways. Check the others while you are in there! There is also a ground wire from the air conditioner to the ground bus in the “attic” cabinet (street side), that could be loose. The drawing is not at all clear about where the thermostat ground connects to the others...... If the fuse appears to be OK you will need to get a volt/ ohm meter and start doing some checks to see where there is voltage, and a ground, and where there is not. And there is always the possibility that the stat itself has failed, or a wire or connector has broken. You are going to have to do some exploring..... Good luck. John Davies Spokane WA

Avoid I-20 through Shreveport if at all possible. Worst stretch of interstate we’ve been on in a long time.