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Our son took this picture of a Cormorant, just taking off, while we were on a trip to Mexico for our 50th anniversary, which the kids paid for. (our kids are the best) A week in Mexico with the 3 kids and their families was a fun time. Carol thought the picture of that bird taking off was appropriate for that open space between the windows. We had a local sign shop make the decals from the picture we emailed them and they also applied it to the trailer. We are pleased with the end result. I have another idea to display the number 6314 or 1463 in script maybe on 2 lines on the back of the trailer, at a slant. The 63 is the hull number and the 14 is the year of manufacture. Still considering the options, but I think the sign shop could make a nice decal. Stan

We had a Oliver Plant tour scheduled last April when a 2015 Elite II was posted for sale in Missouri in the classified section here. We previously planned to purchase a larger tow vehicle first before ordering a 2017 Elite II at the end of this year. When the used 2015 Elite II became available, we had a Nissan Frontier Crew Cab 4.0L 2WD pickup towing a 2000 pound all aluminum LivinLite CampLite 11 travel trailer. Decided to go on the Oliver plant tour, head to SE Missouri that afternoon after the tour to see the Elite II. Thought the used Ollie might come in around 5,000 pounds with empty tanks with our Frontier's towing capacity at 6300 pounds with 630 pound tongue weight capacity. The couple we purchased the Ollie from had the Ollie set up on their farm with full hook ups. They told us we were welcome to camp in the Ollie for a few days to see how we liked it. We camped in the Ollie on the evening we toured the Oliver Plant. We decided to buy the Ollie and head home to Carolina the next day. A vehicle pulled out in front of us on the way home and had a real emergency stop situation, the Frontier/Ollie rig stopping easily. We were also amazed with the Ollie's fine towing manners and towing fuel economy. Weighed our Ollie once home and it came in around 4950 pounds with empty tanks. We recently decided to purchase a Toyota Tundra 5.7L 4x4 tow vehicle. Just returned from our second TV shake down trip and very impressed with the Ollie/Tundra rig. Like always, take too many photos: Oliver Tour the day before we purchased our Ollie: Getting ready to tow the Ollie home from Missouri: Camping at a TN SP on the way home: Happy Ollie Campers at an Egg gathering last May: Second visit to the Oliver Plant: NC Rt. 181 with Table Rock Mountain in the background: Dexter EZ Flex installation: Taken yesterday at Bandit's Roost ACE Campground NC: We're Happy Ollie Campers!!!!!

Bill, Thanks for the report and the pics! Any idea of the MPG with the Tundra pulling the Oliver? Is that a 2016 or 17 Tundra? Bill

Mike, I like how you have your name by the door, kind of puts a friendly invitation to your camp sight. Randy, The shadow was part of the photo, and yes, it was cut out of thin vinyl, I guess. To apply it, she pulled the backing off and used a straight edge to press to the side of the trailer. This place did all the lettering on our fire trucks and do a really nice job. Stan

Bill, great story and pictures!

Stan, looks good. I'm all in favor of personalizing our trailers. I'll add a few pics of what we're doing.... Our hull number and logo. Replaced Legacy Elite... With Lone Star This is so we'll know which one is ours! Not "art" like yours but we're getting there! Thanks for posting. Mike

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Debbie & I just returned from a camping trip at the Army Corps of Engineers "Bandits Roost Campground" at W. Kerr Scott Dam and Reservoir close to Wilkesboro NC. We stayed on one of our favorite sites there, #28. This campground is a great place for kayaking, power boating, fishing, with many other activities in the area, too. http://www.recreation.gov/camping/bandits-roost/r/campgroundDetails.do?contractCode=NRSO&parkId=73074 Here's a few photos:

I don't think I would like a site within 1/4 mile of her.... She should be using electric saws! However I am a big Stihl fan, so maybe I would give her a little slack. . . Nah! Are there no rules about commercial activity and disturbing the peace? John Davies Spokane WA

Met with Hap and his boss yesterday at Hohenwald. Thanks to them both for all the useful information, both Oliver and general camping. Great people! I hope you got home to Florida safely.