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Hello everyone! Our Oliver build should have started and we are scheduled to take delivery in April. We have our reservations for the rally at Lake Guntersville State Park and are very excited to meet you all! I don't have a hull number yet.

Don’t buy these https://www.amazon.com/gp/aw/d/B0751TG8MH/ref=sspa_mw_detail_1?ie=UTF8&psc=1 I tried to use them on 2 separate occasions (on gravel and then on asphalt) and they just scoot along in front of the tires. Read the reviews and heed the warnings. I use a stall mat from Tractor Supply cut into 12x24 inch pieces. Works on any surface, conforms to unevenness in the surface (unlike hard plastic or wood), and leaves space to use a chock effectively. I also use an old piece of heavy conveyor belting material cut into squares that fit in a milk crate, and 6x6x8 inch tall blocks (left over from shop construction) that can be used as shown or laid down. The 8 inch height dimension was arrived at using the highly scientific and extremely accurate TWIH method of sizing things, and further validated by TLAR analysis. (That’s What I Had and That Looks About Right) I only use these jack stands if we are setting up for extended stays or if I have to set up with the front end elevated. These don’t carry the weight of the trailer, they are just snugged up to reduce movement in the front.

Your second amazon link is for Andersen levelers. I'm guessing this was a mistake. Here is a link for Andersen-like levelers. https://www.amazon.com/dp/B07PM8X48R/ref=sspa_dk_detail_1?psc=1&pd_rd_i=B07PM8X48R&pd_rd_w=Rhn8W&pf_rd_p=45a72588-80f7-4414-9851-786f6c16d42b&pd_rd_wg=JlGkS&pf_rd_r=RYM2A2GE5RV6XPSJGYMJ&pd_rd_r=7cbd5202-bc6e-4ee2-9efa-a0dd25580952&spLa=ZW5jcnlwdGVkUXVhbGlmaWVyPUE0MFVPNVZDWFU5TTAmZW5jcnlwdGVkSWQ9QTAxMTI3NTgxUFRRWFNGUTFJWUxEJmVuY3J5cHRlZEFkSWQ9QTAwMTY0OTlDQTZPWUkxMklPVDAmd2lkZ2V0TmFtZT1zcF9kZXRhaWwmYWN0aW9uPWNsaWNrUmVkaXJlY3QmZG9Ob3RMb2dDbGljaz10cnVl Jason

I use the Anderson's, they work great. Just don't pack them away, there will be the first thing you will need when setting up the trailer. Mine Anderson's fit in a Home Depot orange bucket along with the Anderson wheel chocks, now you have a bucket for your camping needs to use. trainman

Thank you! I know you understand the excitement around purchasing this new "baby." Congratulations on your soon-coming Oliver!

I sent a PM message to Hardrock in January and he has not read it yet so I am posting here in hopes he will see it. mossemi Started conversation: January 19 A Furrion rep noticed my OTTO rally t-shirt while I was attending the RV Super Show in Tampa last week and asked about my OTT. We discussed a variety of topics and I suggested he should seek a sponsorship opportunity at the 2020 rally. I have included his business card if you are interested. How are things going in Quartzite? Mossey

Listen to what these folks are telling you about the 3/4 ton pickups. I started towing our Elite 2 with a 1/2 ton Chevrolet gas burner using the Andersen. It was okay but I was only 20 pounds under my max GVWR and a 400 mile day on the road would wear us out. You can make all the weights work out on paper but you can’t get a feeling for how that loaded vehicle is going to ride or perform under the conditions you will experience on the road. I traded up to a 3/4 ton Chevrolet 2500HD with a Duramax Diesel. No worries about exceeding the GVWR and it it pulls and stops the Elite 2 great. Very comfortable ride. My wife enjoys driving it. No need for the Andersen. Uphill, downhill, dry or wet, hot or cold, accelerating onto the Interstate, rough roads, dips or humps at bridges, strong cross or headwinds in wide open areas, pressure waves created by passing semis, avoiding animals in the road, whatever, much better experience. And after a 400 mile day I don’t feel like crap while I’m setting up for the night. But on second thought, go ahead and start out with a 1/2 ton. That way when you do trade up it will make you appreciate the 3/4 ton that much more.

We are attending and have a site in section G. I can't remember which one. We are excited as this is our first rally. We picked up #537 "Beacon" in October. We left Maine February 2, for 4 months on the road. We are currently in Savannah and will be heading to the Keys next week. The rally is our last stop before heading home to Maine for the summer. See you all there!!!!

OK, we broke a string. Can’t afford $500 or a sharp stick in the eye. Since we’re on the road it will have to wait until we get home. Question: where is the best place to get string? We will use the instructions in this thread. They don’t make the beige shades anymore and Jason quoted me $660 to replace all shades with the new white ones. When we get home I’ll open a bottle of wine, clear off the dining room table and earn my Shade Restringing Merit Badge. Mike