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Nice to know the Oliver is under 10' tall to fit under those old train trestles and bridges. Big big bonus...

Two things we have found: In backing up; Put one hand on the bottom of the wheel. Which ever way you want to trailer to go, is the way you move your hand. It becomes second nature eventually, after you figure out mirrors. Carry plenty of referral cards. People have followed me for over 20 miles wanting to see what kind of trailer it was. After gassing up, I had to pull to the side of the lot. There was that long a line of people wanting to take a peek!

Welcome to the Oliver family. Be sure to take your checkbook with you, you will want one. We have gone from tents, to fifth wheel, to Scamp, to a Class A, over the years. We have enjoyed them all, but not to the extent of the Oliver. At only 7 foot wide we thought it might be claustrophobic, but has never been the case. Going through a Garmin short cut, in a mountain pass, the 7' and a back-up camera was a blessing. The Garmin didn't know that the recent rain had washed out the road. It was gone. No problem. We could see down each side of the Oliver with our standard mirrors ( none of those extended thingies to shake and vibrate). In about a half mile we was able to find a suitable logging road to scoot into and off we went. The Oliver has LED back up lights too. The standard solar set-up has allowed us to camp 34 miles into the woods on the NW corner of Moosehead Lake. The CG had a generator that ran for about an hour three times a day. Didn't effect us at all. If the microwave was on we knew the generator was running. Our fireplace and folding recliners are outdoors. A rinse with Maguires Wash and Wax keeps it looking like new. No Black Streak remover like a stick built. The high ground clearance of the Oliver and it's size have allowed us to camp in places we might never have considered before. We usually stay off the Interstates, as there is a lot more to see. And we fit there with ease. I have caught myself on the Interstate clocking close to 80, so that is not a problem. We have found the journey to be part of the adventure, not just the destination.

Welcome to Northern Texas, from Southern Maine Almost seems an omen that an LE 2, born on 12.22.2020, ought to have a 2 somewhere in the name?

It is pretty much household dryer exhaust duct. The heat that radiate out from it keeps the plumbing from freezing. If your section with a tear is not easy to replace I would use some 'silver' insulation tape (looks like silver duct tape..or duct tape..that is where it got it's name after all.). I have moved mine around a lot and have never approached tearing it, and I store nothing near it...

We have the cam option. But, it is the 2017 version. Maybe it has changed. We put the truck into reverse and the monitor come on, automatically. The real nice piece is I can reach over and turn it on or off while going down the Interstate. Comes in handy while passing a monster fifth wheel or eighteen wheeler. Turn it on and can see when to pull back in. Also can turn it on and can see if I have someone tailgating back there. We usually turn it off while traveling, as it can become a distraction.

There was maybe only 4 or 5 camps set up in each campground. Quiet! And magical! The deer were friendly. So, you must be in your new home on wheels! Better than you had hoped it would be? Think we might wait for the new year, and roll on out. Go south of the Mason/Dixon line and flip a coin at every stop sign. Heads take a left, tails take a right, forgot what is straight ahead. Guess it depends on what time sunset is. And you know there are no stops signs on the Interstates so we will stay off them. Stay safe, take pictures, and we will see you back around the Alewise run...

Where is your primary base of operation?

Must be the pandemic is almost over. I had an order come yesterday and it was two days early...and it was FedEx... They even delivered to the right place...!

Just to the left, out of this shot, is Mt. katadan. The "knifes Edge", which is by the northern end of the Appalachian Trail.

That is on the south eastern corner of Moosehead Lake. Off of Lily Bay State Park. Actually I think the ice had only been out for about two days.

Western Maine has a few spots, well away from the tourist spots...

you can no longer control one side of the porch lights from inside? Each individual light has never been individually control that we are aware of. What happens when the remote control is left at a campsite somewhere? Can you get a second remote? Wonder if that remote would shut off a neighbors bright light after they go inside?

Awning lights. Don't see the need. Need light? Turn on the porch light. Need a little light? Turn on the outside courtesy lights. That whole string of lights might look good around a theater marquee, or at a Full Hook up Campground, but see no need at a more rural setting... That much "canvas" on a sailboat will heel it over and move it along at a good clip. Based on what I have seen mine gets rolled in on a regular basis, and it is a manual. I have had slight "gust" come up and rock the Oliver during the night. Enough to get up and roll it in. Lesson learned. Some of the gust we have been in I can't imagine an automatic system rolling it in quick enough.

RV Culture: a state of mind that requires a funny hat. The hat may not be funny to you, but one so nice and comfortable that you don't care what other people think. It is probably a hat you wouldn't wear at home where your friends are. RV Culture: a place where you can stand in PJs or sweats, a bag of dog poop in your hand, and be talking with strangers. And no body thinks anything of it. RV Culture: if you have an Oliver you want to pack referral cards everywhere. I have had people gather at a gas station. I had to pull off to the side, after filling, the line was that long. As they peeked in I would hand them a card. Told them it had the web site listed. Rest areas can draw a crowd too. I have had them waiting outside the restroom, but they only want to ask about an Oliver. RV Culture: standard basic courtesy observed. Do NOT walk through others sites. Wave at other campers as they walk by. Say "Hi" if they are close enough. If you see another camper struggling with something ask if you can help before stepping in. Pick up after your pet. Pick up after yourself. Leave only your foot steps. RV Culture: Security? Never had a problem. No food or scraps left around. Door locked when leaving the site, out of habit. I do have a pistol cable lock around my Progressive EMS system and power cord, because of the moving lights. Just lock it so it doesn't get borrowed while somebody looks to see what the lights are. Again..never had a problem...

Welcome from Maine. Where will your Home Port be? I'll bet most of the "stuff" I needed the first trip, doesn't travel with us anymore. But it sure helped pass the time waiting...looking and ordering...

We worked with Bannana Banners. Chatted a bit. Showed her what I had in mind. She said let me work on it. A few minutes later she had a complete image for my approval. Think a couple of days later I picked up the image. (She would have mailed it to me). It took about 10 minutes to install at our first campsite. It took longer to clean than install.

Pull two screws..turn switch over...put screws back in. Next switch. Done.

Noticed you could order a whole lock for $10.99 and it comes with two keys!

Nope..too old to worry about what others should think what I should think. I got to label them for me. Just going to put an arrow on the switch. My instinct is to push them the wrong way at the first of the season, unless I hear the "clicking"...

Have to agree. Mine are the same way. I still think of them as being upside down. But, we do understand what an 'engineer' must have been thinking. Push the button up and the trailer goes up. Push the button down and the trailer goes down. I would have preferred it the other way, but have just never thought about taking the time to pull out and flip over. Guess I should label them?

The rubber horse stall mat, like Tractor Supply sells, works great. Cut up and alternate between pieces of wood. Keeps the wood from sliding. Also helps make up the height you might need. Stabilizers take 30 amp so use a lot of power when boondocking. The less they have to travel is the more power reserve you have...

Just a thought; have never thought the table was too small. Some of the mentioned modifications might have some limited use. We also wonder how they might add weight when trying to make into a bed? Could you even make into a bed? The aisle is only 24" wide, would an extension mean every thing has to be picked up for someone to pass? Back and forth to the head (bathroom) or outdoors? Do we use it as a bed? Not very often, but an occasional grandchild travels along. It is worth the trade off?

When we park out in the field, at home, technically we are boondocking. We have not plugged it in, at home, since bringing it home in 2017. Yet we can go down whenever we please, turn on a light, run water, watch TV, or read a book. Got to love the solar system.

Road was pretty smooth. Elevation change was abrupt at times. I think going around one corner I could see myself ahead?