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We were in the first one sold in January, at the Eggs 'n Smores rally in Florida. The layout is nice, and seems spacious. It obviously isn't Oliver quality, but the one we were in was fully loaded at $59,000 if I remember correctly. The new owner said that a twin bed version was under consideration. When we were shopping, in 2021-2022, the Oliver was beyond our financial reach, and we were looking at Casitas and Escapes. It took selling a number of vehicles and toys to finally afford the Oliver, so if this Casita 24 had been available then, it's probably the direction we would have gone instead. No regrets, and we clearly love our Oliver. It was just a stretch that we might not have made at the time.

I wasn’t a fan of the dealer program, but did have a positive experience with the dealer in Salem, Oregon. What I would like to see in the near future is an Oliver Service center somewhere west of the Continental Divide, preferably in a smaller city. Remember, any town with a stoplight is too damn big.

I see a lot of Casitas. Most everyone who has one says they wish it was larger. I wish Oliver had a 27' and 30' option to compete with Airstream. https://casitatraveltrailers.com/fm/

If they can afford it. This new larger Casita is almost exactly what we paid for our Oliver at the time in 2015. In today's dollars it wouldn't be worth (to me) spending $100K ± for any sort of camper or RV including the Oliver. Like so many here we also looked at the Airstreams back in the day, lovely interiors but thats about it and way too many issues with them. Oddly I have never understood why the Oliver and Airstream are compared to one another so often other than their somewhat similar exterior shape. Aside from that they have very little in common. The Oliver being more utilitarian and Airstream more of a luxury accommodation. We also looked at quite a few Casitas in those days, cheaper for sure but just couldn't quite gravitate to love them. Also looked at a number of Escapes which were sort of ok with only one floorpan that made much sense that being their 5th Wheel. Interiors looked a bit dated and same for the Bigfoots at the time. I still have a lot of respect for the Bigfoots but they don't look as sleek as an Oliver by any means. All that said regardless of cost I wouldn't be interested in a larger Oliver. Might be nice once you arrive but lugging the thing around would not be appealing let alone getting into some of the smaller tight spaces one can do with the current Oliver. Heck I have a hard enough time getting ours into the driveway as it is.

I agree with Lance on this. We drove over to Rice, TX to look at Casita’s when we were in the process of buying. We also looked at Airstreams at several dealers in the area. We weren’t comfortable with the Casita interior even though is was more affordable. At the time, a 23’ or 25’ Airstream was more than we wanted to spend and we were put off by many of the owner reviews on the Airforums. I think this new Casita will sell well and will take some sales from Oliver, but most discerning buyers will recognize the differences and stay with Oliver.

My take, this Casita measures 24’ 3” tongue to bumper, an Oliver 23’ 6”; starting prices $44,999 and $85,000, respectively! The Casita can sleep up to six and thus, better suited for families whereas the Oliver is more of a couples unit. Thanks for sharing!

You might be interested in the Rocky Mountain Rendezvous. See: https://sites.google.com/site/rockymountaineggrendezvous/home. It is not exclusive to Olivers, but open to any molded fiberglass trailers such as Scamp, Casita, Bigfoot, etc. Unfortunately registration is full for 2026 so they cannot take any more campers for this year’s rally. But maybe something for you to consider for next year. Also in the past there has been a local rally held in Texas in October. But now that the official Oliver rally has moved to October I’m not sure when that one will be held again. But you can keep your eye on the Events and Rallies topic in this forum where that information should be posted.

After Paula and I ordered our 2019 LEII we both spent considerable time reviewing the forums for the tips, techniques, and trouble descriptions that folks have contributed. I remember some posts about having ready spares on hand, particularly on longer trips, and we had plans to do that so I purchased some ready spares, tools required and recommended, and additional materials to facilitate repairs. As it turns out, We are camping in Pittsburgh, NH today and for the next few days near the main source for the Connecticut River which runs between NH and VT through western Massachusetts, central Connecticut and onto the Long Island Sound. This is our first trip this far north in our home state of NH. We get to Ramblewood Cabins and Campground, find our site and proceeded to setup. We eventually started thinking about supper. Paula was prepping ingredients when she noticed the Truma light flashing on the control inside our Ollie. I went outside to review the flashing light pattern, got the manual out and read the description which indicated a propane issue. I had already turned on the propane tanks, but checked again to be sure. I had recently filled the tank that we had emptied on our last trip. I asked Paula to try the stove and she reported no propane at the burners. I checked to see if both tanks to insure that we had propane in the tanks and we did, but the regulator showed red aka empty on the tank we used last and when I manually switched to the recently filled tank, it also showed red. I remembered a post from folks about having a bad Fairview regulator either on the Oliver forums or one of the Fulltime RV forums on FB. One of my ready spares was a Marshall dual HC regulator. I found it in the basement and pulled the bag with the pipe dope and leak testing fluid. I removed the offending regulator. I installed the new regulator, reconnected the propane, leak tested and gave Paula the heads up to light the stove. Voila, all is well. I will open a service incident with Jason as we are still under warranty and get a new ready spare.

Is the dealer model gone? “Your Oliver, straight from the source Hi Steve and Diana, We want you to hear this from us first. Oliver Travel Trailers is now factory-outlet direct. Every Oliver is sold straight from our shop in Hohenwald, Tennessee, by the same people who hand-build it. Going direct gives you a clearer, more personal experience from the start. You get straightforward pricing, honest answers, and a real relationship with the team that knows your trailer inside and out, from your very first question to the day you tow it home.”

True enough but there will be 7 of us owners there. Assuming the forest fires don't get us it should still be fun. And I will just happen to be in Colorado at that time so for me it makes sense. Nevertheless, I AM looking forward to the "real" Oliver rally in October too.

Oliver Owners, Due to Oliver Travel Trailers changing their date to October this year, it was decided that our next rally will be in the spring. The Texas Oliver Rally for Oliver Owners will be held at Lake Livingston State Park (not to far from Houston), checking in April 5 and checking out April 8. We are planning a meet and greet the evening of the 5th, and hope to have a BBQ dinner and potluck lunch during the rally. Starting December 5 you may book your site through Texas Park and Wildlife Department 1-512-389-8900. The cost to attend this event is up to you. You pay for your site, if you plan to attend the BBQ you will cover your plate(s) if we don't get a sponsor (last year Oliver Travel Trailers sponsor it and CGI gave us all TShirts with our own rally logo) and if we are able to reserve the meeting hall you will pay your share (based on how many sites are booked). So you have and idea, the hall will cost a total of around $300.00, BBQ around $26/plate (if we don't have a sponsor), etc. in 2024 and the 2025 we had over 45 Oliver Trailers parked on site and a total of 90 participants visiting new and old friends. We hope to have door prizes so if you want to donate one bring it with you and let me know. I have an event set up under the Ollie Rolling Rally Facebook group which will have more information as we get closer to the date. Hope to see you there and wishing you all safe travels Donna and Scott Gerould

It’s on our calendar. We’ve stayed at Lake Livingston State Park and like it. Looking forward to seeing a bunch of Olivers there! Mike

Don't think we'll ever get OTT off that great lake in northern Alabama, but your point is well taken! And btw, a fiberglass rally is not an Oliver Rally. This we've learned from Quartzsite, 100 Casitas and just a couple Olivers. I've been thinking about attending the Oliver Rally this year since this is the first time I'm off work and late October in Alabama should be better than RAIN in the springtime! Not sure why I'm thinking about it. Love to meet more Oliver owners (but I couldn't attend all those company and vendor presentations)! I generated this map. For us it would be 1700 miles one-way mostly on I-40! We don't like interstates. I'd have to tow there in 4 long days and we'd only have another two weeks to return home, a little more slowly. At least the price of diesel is coming back down! 😎 And especially for you @taylor.coyote, your road to the meet would be 1,000 miles longer than ours, OMG! We attended the first Oliver Texas Rally October 2024. We used to live in Georgetown TX and I know many great AZ to TX routes that do not include interstate travel! It was a great time at Inks Lake with about 45 Olivers attending. Donna skipped 2026 because out of the blue OTT switch the 2026 National Rally from April to October. The 3rd Texas Rally will be next spring at Lake Livingston SP north of Houston.

I replaced the original Gas-Flo regulator by Fairview Fittings and Mfg. Ltd. with a Marshall Excelsior 2-stage automatic changeover regulator model MEGR-253 in September of 2020 and have not had any problems with it. I replaced the original because it didn’t do what it was supposed to do one time and I didn’t want to give it a second chance. Marshall Excelsior MEGR 253 regulator with weather guard removed I used the mounting bracket off of the original regulator but you’ll have to order the weather guard (MEGR 862) as an extra item. It probably isn’t necessary because our regulators are covered but I put it on my regulator anyway. In May of 2026 I replaced the original pigtails with new MB Sturgis inverted flare 20” pigtails (Mfg # 100575-20) ... …and added 90 degree fittings on the inlet ports of the regulator. This removed the “S” in the pigtails. The hoses don’t actually stick out as much as the photo shows. They don’t reach the inside of the propane tank cover. I can’t find a “before” picture but this is the “after” picture. I ordered the brass 90 degree fittings (1/4 inch female 45 degree inverted flare x 1/4 inch male pipe thread) from McMaster Carr (item 6432T127). I ordered a couple extra to carry as spares. You’ll need to use pipe dope (sealant) on the pipe threads. Don’t use pipe dope or tape on flare fittings. Also, use the correct size open end wrenches on brass fittings. Adjustable wrenches (Cresent style), adjustable pliers (Channel Lock style), and pipe wrenches may slip and leave the wrench flats rounded or marred. Turn the tanks on and use soapy water in a spray bottle to check for leaks. Be sure to flip the changeover lever to both sides when checking for leaks. Also check the 3/8 inch female pipe thread outlet on the bottom of the regulator where the supply line goes to the trailer. Bill

So far my local RV shop (not Oliver sanctioned) has been able to take care of needs beyond my skill sets. I thought their fee of $165 per hour was painful but $300, OUCH...that's stops my heart. Apparently my diesel mechanic is a bargain at $200 per hr. Salt Lake is central to the greater west and within 1,000 miles from everywhere on the pacific coast. I could live with this for specail repairs. When young, we were back packing and mocked the idea of dragging a trailer around. As we aged, we transition to tent camping and now doing the trailer thing. Yep, life was simple when we were kids with little means but sleeping on the river bar is no longer a good option for my old bones. God forbid if we were to ever end up with a Class A.

I don’t think so. Rat fur, steel frame, 6,000# GVWR torsion bar suspension, plywood cabinet doors and a interior which makes me think I am in the cuddy of a cheap 70’s fiberglass motorboat would keep me from buying it. Btw, I disagree that Oliver doesn’t compete with Airstream as that was one of my other choices and I would have gone that route were it not for their lack of insulation, thin aluminum skins, popping rivets and problems outlined by current owners. Airstream interiors are sexy but only until they begin to come apart. Also, they are not that much lighter than a E2. According to Casita, a 24’ with zero options has a dry weight of 4,250#, 4,600 with all options.

Doesn't it look better too? Love the new white one installed! Sorry, but the keyless RV Lock isn't pretty nor reliable. Classic look for a classic TT! (Too bad they don't make a gray one.) These are powder-coated steel, solid as a rock. I bought this a year ago and decided it was time to install it. The original chrome model lasted 10+ years, no failures, but the key cylinders were getting loose where you had to jiggle the key some to start it turning. Not anymore. Everything's tight, good for another 10 years!

Based on my experience with the Furrion Stereo - I had to stop and take a breath before I started considering a much more expensive item from Furrion. Hopefully, they make A/Cs better than they make stereos…. As for Dometic - obviously the Penguin 2 A/C does not win them any customers. IMHO - the toilet is crap as well. The hob is fine - though the “bumpers” that cushion the glass cover only lasted two uses. Norcold? Great fridge - if the freezer hinges were tough enough to withstand normal use. Then again - Truma hasn’t impressed me much either. Im usually pretty easy to please. Maybe that old “they don’t make things like they used to” is the reason - or - I’ve just become more crotchety in my old age.

Don’t have one unfortunately, and $23 for one is nuts! (Likely worse than having to pay almost $80 to Helm for the owner’s manual that GMC no longer includes when you buy an $80,000 truck.) Maybe if you are buddies with any shops that install or service these, they’d have a dead unit laying around you could scavenge one off of. Maybe even find a “dead” unit on eBay and buy the whole thing for less than that one part. I would think that was the kind of part that Customer Service could “find” for you for free and mail it out. When my motor had issues - they sent it out for no charge even though I was out of warranty. I guess it depends if you catch the right person on the right day.

I just hit the on/off button and the open/close button in rapid succession and the door doesn’t do the whole open/close cycle. But yes, the mechanism IS quite noisy (especially in the middle of the night) and possibly worse - each button press gets you a damn beep! I’m tempted to muffle or kill the beep. Sometimes if I just want to open/close the vent I use the manual knob. Done slowly it’s pretty quiet. However, because of the deep roof it’s too easy to get your fingers caught between the knob and the bezel. That’s WAY more than a “pinch” and is quite painful. (Often producing more loud sounds than just pressing the button!)

@HDRider I think you are overlooking the extra weight for a double skinned fiberglass trailer which neither the Casita or Airstream have. The Oliver as it is now is a very heavy trailer for its size, this is just a fact. Fiberglass is not a lightweight material. Add another 6 feet or 20-25% and the weight goes up substantially. The frame would also have to be built heavier to support the weight, not to mention axels and the list goes on. Most people buying a new Oliver LE2 are most likely spending around $100K, can't imagine what a much larger unit would cost in todays dollars… $145K ±. Simply not worth it, there will be some very strong competition in that price range.

Depends how you define that. If it is all about the number of units sold, probably, but a lower price point will normally do that. The casita interior has never really been appealing for me.

Yep, saw that a few months ago. I imagine they will be popular. An Oliver that large would be so heavy as to not be worth it in my opinion. Even those with 3/4 ton trucks will have to use a WDH which partially defeats the purpose of using the larger trucks to begin with. And then there is the cost.

I understand the center of the Oliver universe is east of the rockies with the rallies logically located in shouting distance of the factory. This said, any chance on getting enough attendance to have a rally within a 1,200 to1,5000 miles from the Pacific Ocean?

@Olive2Roam or click this direct link: https://olivertraveltrailers.com/events/oliver-owners-rally/

Yep, they did this change a while ago. Only factory direct again.

Scroll to the top of this page. In the "blue" banner at the top look for "home" and left click on it. At the top of the next page look for "RV Education" and "hover" your mouse over it until a "drop down menu" appears. In that menu look for "Annual Owner Rally" and left click on it. A new page will open. Scroll down until you see "Register for the 2026 Oliver Rally" and left click on it. A new page will open - full it out with the requested information, pay your money, see you there! Bill

I love my wife Chris, and as each year goes by it becomes ever more so apparent! We purchased our Oliver just days short of a year ago and we love being together in our travels, no matter where we camp for the night, good or bad. I share this thought today with my virtual Oliver family. I do my things and she does hers and the best things are the times we spend together. She often asks, “How’s the blog going?” She’s referring to this forum and she is always interested. I tell her stories regarding y’alls antics, often over a drink or two before dinner. She listens and smiles, what a smile. Today is a very special day for us, as it is our 30th wedding anniversary! I have a difficult job every year from June 1st to June 7th. Her birthday being the latter date. Last year, as you can see, it was easy as can be, as to her surprise I brought home an Oliver! 😊 What in the world can I do this year! Good thing we do not need to top the great times we’ve had and will always have together. I write this for my partner in life. Love you, Chrissy.

The Oliver factory sales is the best way to go. The factory is honest and very helpful, always a great experience. Nice people there.

Also worth pointing out than many regulators have a safety in them that can be triggered if you turn the gas on too quickly on an uncharged system. So a "bad" regulator may have functioned as designed. Usually shutting off the gas at the tanks, disconnecting them, closing all the stove valves/turning off truma/fridge/etc... Then reconnecting and slowly turning the (primary) tank on.

Recommendations for spare regulators? A DIY video for trouble shooting and emergency replacement of offending regulator would be nice for those of us who are less mechanically minded 😀

We doing the same investigations as we spend 50% + time on gravel. We are using Rock Tampers and they help but don't get the job done for us. There is a lot posted about clear 3m film and the like but we would like more protection than film can provide and a permanent low to no-maintenance solution. Vortext and Line-x spay on pickup bed liner materails are high on our list as a possibility. The Vortex looks really nice but there are no suppliers within a reasonable distance of our home and the cost is $3k+. We met with our local Line-x dealer last week that has done a great job on two of our pickups about spraying a "mask" on our Oliver. He has done several trailers (fiberglass and Alu) and said has had good bonding and overall durability with the Line-x process on fiberglass trailers. We were told "Line-x's boding to fiberglass is more than sufficient for the application/function of heavy duty rock protection. This said, it will not be as "bomb proof" as are applications on steel or aluminum pick-up beds. You can throw hammers onto Line-x in the bed of a pick-up with little if any damage. " We were quoted $800 for a full front mask (tongue to lower front marker lights to the bottom of shell seam). We discussed black but Line-x offers color matching so will follow up to see if white is a line-x option. We have yet to pull the trigger and are interested in what everyone will have to say about vortex vs line-X vs other film/coating options per Bobfirst's post.