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Ollie in the wild!! Enjoying several days of Blue Ridge Mountain camping fun and a little trout fishing on the Toe River. We really enjoy like Mountain River Family CG and one of the nicest in the the Blue Ridge, so we are back again. A little fire side fresh venison chili from last falls hunt was perfect for last nights dinner at 51 degrees. We give this CG ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️🤩. The owners are awesome folks who camp and know what campers enjoy. Happy Camping!

Awwwwww..... Come on! I was looking forward to the lengthy argument on the importance of electricity!

Like this?

On the propane tank carried in the basket.... We have the 30 lbs tanks and they are more than enough. If I were to do it again.... I would get the 20 lbs tanks and replace them with two Blue Rhino's from Lowes or HD. Then when on the road I would run one dry... switch to the full one and trade out the empty at the next stop. I don't see the need to carry an extra unless you are boondocking for an extended period of time. Also, it seems to me that a propane tank on the basket would be an easy pick up for a thief. Just my $.02. Good Luck

@mossemi, you're correct, and thanks. Steve has flagged him. Though the mods try to read every post, you and others can also help the mod team to respond quickly by using the "report" button in the drop down box, as you did, as well as making this post. When someone reports a post, a message immediately goes out to everyone on the team to take a look at the post, and take any action necessary, as Steve did hours ago. Normally, we'd hide or delete the post, but we can leave this one up here as an example. I think a number of members don't know the report button exists.

Today, spam is more annoying than ever before. It’s used to bog down everything from our forums to our mobile devices and computers.

John when we ordered our 2021 the sale staff informed us that their are 3 options that cannot be added later and they are the front 30 amp connection, convection microwave and front and rear gas quick connects! Can't help you with the ultra fabric or storage basket and bike rack but we have the shower track and it is completely overpriced and not worth it, command hooks are a better choice. Another option we find we have no use for is the electronics package and omini directional tv antenna! Hope this helps

I used this kit, it included everything I needed.

They are available on several web sites. bhncb has a good suggestion. I think I got mine from Propane Guys. There are also YouTube videos on how to convert. Mike

Take it and run with it. I think the grid should return to DC power.

@SeaDawg I had never used the report button and since it was midnight, I went ahead and did both method’s. Thanks for explaining the procedure. Mossey

Thanks for the lesson in electricity, Captain Obvious.

Looks like you managed to get a bigger area too. Looks good. Great suggestion! Thanks!

We didn’t get the Oliver shower curtain track. It’s an odd design, seems a bit expensive, and some owners have had issues with the track detaching from the inner hull ceiling because of a poor riveting job. But we wanted a shower curtain though, so I attached the small Command hooks all around on the ceiling directly above the perimeter of the shower pan in the floor, and then hang a standard shower curtain on those hooks when we take our showers, and can quickly remove the curtain to let it dry outside the trailer when done. It was a cheap and effective solution. And if I ever come up with a different idea this one is easily removed completely. Command strips/hooks are a great accessory for attaching lot of things on the Ollie interior.

We did not appreciate the peril! And then we got lucky. Yes, life is pretty good right now. We have the trailer outside right now, with several layers of a heavy duty opaque tarp secured with tie downs over the panels. The 30 amp switch is set to OFF. The cable ends in the battery compartment are well separated. The shore power is disconnected. It will stay like this until the batteries and the technician arrive. Thank you for making sure we are alert to the dangers.

Hi all, we have a November 7 delivery date, so we sat around the kitchen table looking at options. We have a few questions. 1. If you have the 30 amp connection at the front do you use it much? I assume it's for a generator hook-up. We're getting the Lithium Pro package. I don't foresee weeks of boondocking. Would it be useful to have? It's probably very expensive to add later. 2. Ultrafabric upgrade. Does that include the dining cushions also? I saw it for the twin bed fp. 3. Storage basket. We're thinking of going with 20# propane and carrying a 20# in the storage basket. Can a propane tank be carried there and how is it secured? Our thought was we could take it out at the camp area and hook up to a stove or firepit and not get the quick connect propane for front and back. 4. For those people that have the shower track option, is it worth it or if you don't have it, do you wish you did? 5. Bike rack. Do two standard bikes block the tail lights/turn signals on the back of the trailer? Oliver has some V shaped bike rack that attaches at the top and bottom of the bicycle wheels. Thanks so much for any responses. You all have been very helpful. My wife was hesitant to buy because of the cost, but sees the value in these trailers. Happy Mother's Day to you moms out there.

Don't you mean: "horse and Ollie"?

I see you have a 2021. Is the radio still under warranty? Even if you're just barely out of the warranty period, Furrion might still honor it if you contact them.

Edison was right the whole time.

There are some Harvest Hosts sites in the Fort Myers area.

replaced the battery yesterday with a AGM battery, so far, so good. I only went with one battery as for our use we seldom use battery power and only when I adjust the tongue jack if even them. We keep the trailer plugged into 120v power when at home, so it's hard to tell when a 12v power drain is being used from the battery, but it goes with the system, so we got one. trainman

We have stayed at Collier Seminole State Park in Naples on two separate trips. It may be tough to get a site. The park is well maintained and close to Marco Island and south Naples. There are a number of private parks. We know other Oliver owners that stay at a park on Sanibel Island. Good luck.

Mod’s, the above post looks suspicious to me! Mossey

Thanks Mike!

I can only give some partial answers based on our 6 years of Olivering. 1. We don’t have the extra 30a connection. The times we’ve needed to use our generator we just plug it into the 30a on the side of the trailer. If you carry a generator on the tongue then it might be useful. We’ve never missed not having it. 2. I haven’t seen the new fabrics, so I’ll punt on this one. Ultra fabric wasn’t available in 2015. 3. We have used our quick connect A LOT. I hook my Weber or my Blackstone to the quick connect almost every where we camp. We carry a 20lb tank in the truck bed for our fire pit or if we want to cook far from the trailer. We have the 30lb tanks. I’m sure there is a way to secure a tank to the basket, but I haven’t seen it done. I have an aluminum box on the tongue for chocks, blocks, legos, gloves, flashlight, etc. 4. No shower curtain here. Don’t want one. 5. No bike rack experience, so this is my second punt. Mike

@MAG, I'd like to thank you, for helping others in the future to avoid perils that you avoided, by design or chance. Changing out batteries with solar panels is not the same as swapping out car batteries. As you well know now. Thank you so much for helping others. Your honest questions and feedback will undoubtedly help others in days to come. Please keep us all posted on your progress. We're all rooting for you.

EDIT 06/05/23. FYI Update with tent camping at the park. There are still some spots left if you want to attend and rough it for a while. Four nights for $100, unload your truck, walk to your 20 feet x 20 feet spot, park truck in nearby parking lot. You have to pay for four nights but you can arrive any time. This might be a way for a local Ollie owner to attend without actually bringing the trailer. JD Only one standard size vehicle parking permit is included with your reservation. Absolutely no vehicles, golfcarts, motorcycles, scooters, trailers, or any other type of motorized or wheeled vessel will be allowed in the camping area. No Trailers, Motorhomes, or Oversized vehicles rated larger than a 3/4 ton pickup truck and vehicles longer than ****16ft*** or wider than 6ft. Tent camping area is a pack in and pack out format a vehicle unloading area will be provided. Then vehicles must be immediately parked in the designated Tent Camping Parking areas. Tent camping parking areas are within close walking distance from the Tent Camping area. Tent spaces are approximately 20X20 feet and only 6 occupants permitted per space. Only traditional tents not exceeding 300 square feet that can be secured to the ground will be allowed in the camping area. No Trailer or Vehicle type tents will be allowed. Absolutely no fires, only propane grills are permitted. NOTE: 16 feet is a mid sized truck! My Land Cruiser 200 is 16.25’. A Suburban is about 19’… They don’t want long vehicles. ———————————————— This is a spinoff from this thread: https://olivertraveltrailers.com/forums/topic/4138-official-ollie-eclipse-rallies-total-solar-eclipse-04082024/ Please read that for general info and for general eclipse remarks, this one is just for this Lady Bird Johnson RV Park part of it. I plan to post member names, hull numbers and campsite numbers. Scroll down to the next posts for links to the RV park and some pictures. Places are going FAST, do not delay a minute if you want to come here in 2024. You will not be able to “wing it” and hope to find a place to park the day before, no way….. having a reserved spot will take away a huge mental stress. I am listing these in order received. Let me know if you want me to add info such as your real name(s). ***List updated 06/24/23*** There are ELEVEN Ollies as of this date! Woohoo! Ralph Mawyer, LE2 Hull 625, San Antonio Texas, site 66 John and Jac Davies, LE2 Hull 218 “Mouse”, Spokane Washington, site 11 (NOTE SOLD SITE 11, will be in the Grassy Tent Area in an old school tent.) Art and Diane Flynn, "Max burner", 2017 LE2 Hull 226, Placitas New Mexico, Site 11 Carl Hansen, LE Hull 924 “Lil Tow”, Oregon, site 24B Galway Girl, LE2 Hull 505 “Galway Girl”, Everett Washington, site 44 Kathy & Brad Tewart, LE2 Hull 1095, Katy Texas, site 70 Bob and Elizabeth Cox, LE2 Hull 737, Florence Alabama, site 64 Mike and Marianne Hermann, LE2 Hull ?, Scottsdale Arizona, site 13 Alan and Judy Wasik, LE2 Hull 759, Strawberry Plains, Tennessee, site 30 Donna and Paul Polk, LE2 Hull 414 “2 HOBOS”, Berryville, Virginia, site 56 Bob and Marsha Pancoast, LE2 Hull 108. Carnation, Washington, site 23 Dave & Lisa Kelly, LE2 Hull #1247, Fort Myers Beach, FL, Site # 24A ************************* Ralph Mawyer said: “ It's a great little park, but please note, they are really strict about no extra vehicles for that weekend, so that folks don't book a space and invite everyone they know. Be sure and read the rules.” John Davies Spokane WA

Am I misremembering, or does Oliver offer yearly checkups, maintenance at their factory? I have no desire to learn how to wax, reseal, change bearings, grease wheels, etc. I’m totally fine with all the inside fixes I need to do and have done, but I don’t have much free time for the outside stuff. I thought I remembered hearing that you could bring the Oliver (for a fee of course) to Hohenwald to get these things done. Seems like it would make a nice trip as well?

see if the alarm function is activated..

And let's get rid of vehicles. Horse and buggy or if you're cheap, just a horse.

Tesla!

2021 E2 King Bed 26" covers the width of the hall perfectly, does not rise up the sides but keeps dirt out of the side. 9' covers from the bathroom to just under the bed perfectly. we ordered another 2' section for the entryway. That overlaps the hallway carpet about 2". https://www.amazon.com/stores/ORFA+HOME/page/3F7EE630-F809-4166-A6EC-D683ED706BB7?ref_=ast_bln

I’ll add to that lock n lube another expensive tool dewalt battery operated greese gun matching the two on your first use. No more 🤬🤯🥵 worth every penny.

Was there a filter between the fan and the main compartment? There should also a second one where the air comes in. Those should stop all dust going into the hose, both filters should be rinsed periodically, though the inlet one stays cleaner, unless you have a sheddy dog... If you keep the media moist enough that dust doesn’t form in the first place, that will reduce the number of cleanings. John Davies Spokane WA

We had an annual service at Oliver in December 2021. It included checking and recaulking up on the roof, greasing the chassis, repacking the bearings, a full flush and descaling of the water systems and water heater. This required a full day and at least half of a second day. I suggest contacting Oliver Service for full details and pricing as I believe the cost for this has increased. We do grease our suspension every 3000 miles. I do this myself, it is pretty easy. I would recommend a 45 degree attachment for your grease gun. Much easier with the 45 degree elbow. Hope this helps. We were happy with service. We camped at Oliver the night before the service and night after service. We arranged this through Oliver too!

Hey Moose. We stayed in C section at past rally's. This will be our first time in B section. B-07 so I am sure we will have a chance to talk. B section is a bit more shaded and has pull through sites, so it should be pretty easy to get into and set up. Plus you will be closer to the Pavillion, Vendor area, and Gathering place. Bikes would be a plus but not killer if you don't have them. Dog Park?? I think that might be new... and we'll probably see you there too. Good Luck and see you in May.

Past rallies have been mostly owner run. Then we had the COVID gap without any rallies. This year, Oliver has taken responsibility for the organization and schedule so it is difficult to answer your question. At the park, there are common areas that could be used for spontaneous gatherings. I’m sure Oliver will have a central spot where the organizers will be stationed, either up at the lodge or down in one of the campground facilities. Not sure if there will be bulletin boards, but there should be a fairly busy agenda provided with displays, orientations and classes. Mike

We pickup our new Oliver on May 12th! We will spend one night at the Oliver camp site (5/12-13/22), four nights at DCSP, campground #2, site 64 (5/13-17/22), and then on to the Oliver Rally for four nights, B-09 (5/17-21/22). I am not so sure about site B-09; the choices were slim when I finally made the reservation. We will be traveling with Toby, our 18 month old Boykin Spaniel. Jayme and I look forward to getting acquainted with our new TT and drinking from the firehose of all things LEII. Toby, on the other hand, is excited about the dog park and swimming in the lake. We look forward to meeting as many of you as possible in Alabama. Safe Travels.

Newbie question, and may be way out over my skis. I’m from the “tech” world and in the past at conferences we have BOF or Birds of Feather groups that organize “spontaneously” using bulletin boards in the common area of the conference. These days of course it’s all online and less organic. Is there an equivalent for Oliver rallies? Things like modifications, campground planning, bourbon appreciation etc? Possibly I’m just too new to know about this since this is our first rally - but want to be prepared 😀. Admins - please feel free to move this to a new thread or area if it’s in the wrong area.

Hull 1030 “Reset” Kevin and Rebecca Dunn will be there - site G4. Looking forward to meeting everyone.

Activities can vary and are usually different from rally to rally. Hopefully there will be some vendor presentations and some presentations by Oliver. There will probably be some displays. In the past there have been recreational things like zip lines and golf. Like Bill said, there’s usually something for everyone. Plus, there should be some social events and time to get to know fellow owners and some of the Oliver staff. The park itself is very nice, there’s a nice golf course and the lodge is a great place for group meals and get togethers. Mike

Here's a video about the campground and the different areas:

For all OTTO's, present, future and wannabes, a Guntersville State Park campground map for reference Mossey

We will be attending also as newbies. We are schedule for pickup March 2022. Estimated hull #1049. Looking forward to meeting and learning

I think have the perfect location for the boondockers in the crowd - it's a beautiful, private, group site at Buffalo Creek here in CO that would easily accommodate 10-15 Olivers. Caveat - no hookups, pit toilet, water situation can be iffy. We have it reserved this June for a week for an annual friends and family camp. I'll take a serious survey while we are there and see if it could work. Unfortunately, I wouldn't be able to get it for 2022. You have to reserve a year in advance, and if you don't you won't get the site. I'll take a poll, if I can figure out how to do that. mb

We plan on attending and reserved site F55 loop from the 17th departing the 24th.

I wish we could attend. 30 hours of driving each way from Idaho is too much for us! 🙂

My wife and I are excited to be attending as well. We will be picking our new Ollie on April 29.... and after a few shake-down days the Rally will be our first event! What a great place to watch, listen and learn from those that have done this for a while. I'll probably be the guy that is always waxing his Oliver in spare moments.

Also in E Loop, made reservations for 4 nights, starting on the 18th but may change that to the 19th once I see the actual schedule of events.

I have quick disconnects on both ends of my appliances. (stoves, cookers, fire pit, etc.). Since I do use my extension hose on other accessories it just alitames the carrying of more hoses. One exception is the Little Red Firepit, it's hose does windup inside the unit when not in use, but it to has quick disconnects on both ends which can give if needed two hoses for longer runs from the trailer. And yes, all regulators are removed from all appliances and only the trailer regulator is needed for safe use of each. I guess you can say, I went quick disconnect over board, but the ease of use is worth it to me. trainman