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Hi, at the camper show, look in the basement of these new units ( and these are the ones good enough to take to a show). Last time I went to one the plastic trim was held on with staples. My desk stapler has bigger and stronger staples. Also the wooden "studs" were 3\4" by 1", and a knot had already fallen out as it had started to twist. They sure were pretty though. I always go through and look, because their designers sure come up with some innovative ideas. Cabinets that rise to the 11' ceiling on an electric powered track, electric fireplaces, and 2 full baths. Just what I need when boondocking. Good luck! Hull #211

I have had the 5th wheel, the conversion van, a Scamp, a van hauling a Scamp and a Class A. The Oliver, for us, is the best of all worlds. Plenty of room, you don't have to pack everything up to go get a loaf of bread or an ice cream, and it fits through some covered bridges. Two things to remember: when backing up, put your hand on the bottom of the steering wheel. The way you turn the wheel is the direction the trailer is going to go. The other is a slow and small turn of the wheel s a big move way at the back of the trailer. (The camera helps).

So why did you order an Oliver? Be glad you did! The hardest part of the journey is over. What experience do you have with an RV, or the camping experience? Are you a seasoned veteran or a complete novice?

Have to totally agree with the above statement. We drink the water in coffee and use for cooking too. Now, that being said we do fill the tank with good quality well water. We also sanitize the tank a couple of times a year. Maybe more if we are traveling some places in the lower states with questionable water. We do carry a case of bottles in the truck if we are out and have yet to de-winterize, and we carry extra RV anti freeze to flush with.

Do these units fit in the same hole? Without a lot of modifications? Is there a measurable noise level?

Note to self: as you start to gather "stuff" for your new Oliver you will be tempted to use a spare room. DON'T! You will find you have more room in a garage, or a small barn. After 4 years we are finding that we are constantly leaving "stuff" home. We have two overhead cabinets that are almost empty. There is more that we probably should leave behind, but that nagging feeling that someday we might need it lingers. Every item you pick up - weight it. Keep a list. Weight the clothes. You might be surprised at the end total.

The picture was taken about two weeks after "ice out", so guessing not much warmer than 34°. The car is all original, except has gotten a set of radial tires. 38,600 miles so far. Not perfect but close for 67 years.

Playing in the backyard is fun too!

Lily Bay, Greenville, Maine on Moosehead Lake is always a favorite...

What part of the world are you traveling in? Is that piece of duct tape still sealing that intake? Can see the need for those air intakes maybe if you are running a high speed dishwasher, which I guess is an option you didn't take. Can't imagine a campground code enforcement officer will ever check it either.?

We use this occasionally to add a little counter space. We also have one that goes over the sink, but seldom use it for that purpose because it limits sink use...

The lower hooks and eye you show are close to what I used. I put a light weight towel bar on the fridge not necessarily for towels, but so that I wouldn't keep "butt checking" and shutting it off. The suction cups kept sliding off so we attached with adhesive. Never really have any weight on it.

Clip off in seconds, takes no space in silverware drawer when not in use. Think the catch is what is used to hold a bimini top taught on a smaller boat, as shown just above the cutting board.

Above the cutting board shows a marine fitting that we mounted above and below the drawers. We use a thin bungee cord and a marine hook to keep our drawers closed during rough road travels, as shown to the left, on that set of drawers...

The cutting board was bought at Home Depot. It was designed to be a wood top for a mechanics tool chest. Think it was $19, and was larger than the $49 one that they had at Bed Bath and Beyond. Trimmed and drilled to fit. Varnished so gives me extra counter space. When using sink it slides along the kitchen counter and down between the cushion of the bed. Acts like a splash shield. We actually found a set if three bamboo cutting boards sit on the draws and add extra counter space. Cutting board on the sink was not an option on the 2017 models. Could not end a picture of the sink cover, though it may exist here on the forums somewhere...

1. Glass micro table rides in the middle left drawer on top of some dish towels. 2. We made our cutting board, and it rides on the sink. Hasn't moved. 3.small chrome step to lift track container rides to the right of the toilet. Never has tipped or mixed too much. Rubber feet helped. 4. Electric heater rides in a tote. Have yet to pull it out to use in 4 years. 5. The standard toilet brush and holder rides to the back and left of the standard toilet. Only tipped over once, and that is when we had been down a 36 mile pot holed dirt road. I was impressed how well everything stayed. 6. Most of the things I over-thought to bring along at the start, now stay at home, or in the two totes n the truck.

Not exactly sure what you are referring to as the site drain? Only thing you could drain into is a sewer outlet. If you do have a sewer outlet, you can get a sewer cap that has a hose outlet on it. Onto that you can use a garden hose to the outlet. Would recommend a different color than your drinking hose. Then just open your gray water hose only, but it will drain through the gray water tank.. OK, back up..I noted you have a tent trailer, and hence probably not gray tank. There probably might be a gray water hookup there somewhere. Maybe best to go to your brand tent trailer web somewhere, and ask there. Should be pretty basic...

Another favorite gizmo: a magnetic whiteboard calendar (CVS $7.99). Mounted on the closet door with Command strips. All pertaining info is written there. Also local reservation paperwork is held there. That gives local emergency numbers, as well as CG info (usually).

This screen door handle is the current favorite gizmo. The more I use it the more I appreciate it.

Hard to pick a favorite? Which of those hammers always seems to be the one in your hand?

Amazing the difference.

Richard.. I looked at mine a while ago. I was concerned about salt air, and minimal use on salted roads. As far as I could see there was no, repeat no, visual degradation of any of the quotes.

Isn't the EI 6" narrower than an EII , side to side? Also isn't the sleeping area narrower, front to back? If height is a concern, would think a bunk layout must fit also be a concern?

Have you arranged a tour of local Olivers? That may be the deciding factor on which size bests fits you and your lifestyle. My bet is this will be your "forever" trailer, and should be what fits you the best. The tv might just be a secondary factor based on what you choose. Seems almost like you realize the tv you have may be undersized for where you might want to go. Bigger solar, dual axles, larger kitchen, and a pantry also figure into the decision making process. They do add weight and cost, but also add to resale value. Good luck on the decision process, it is solely a personal decision...

Take a factory tour. Then go to a local rv dealer and look inside the compartments of new units. My desk stapler has heavier staples than used to hold trim on. I saw 3/4" X 1" pine as wall studs ( and a knot had already fallen out as it twisted). Look at what the tires really are. Look at the underside and see if there is a thin frame prone to rusting out. While under there look to see if floor is particle board. Then go look at Oliver. Arrange a local visit..