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We're getting about 14 mpg with the new tow vehicle. Our former TV was a 2007 Tahoe 4WD 5.3L, it was getting a little over 11mpg. Our tow speeds are usually between 60 and 65 mph. I don't particularly care for Interstates unless we want to get somewhere fast.

The center nightstand is not molded-in. If you didn't want to have it, they can leave it out. The U-shaped "bench" in the rear is molded in as part of the inner hull. It covers and provides space for a lot of the mechanical accessories such as the rear jacks, furnace, water heater and pump, wheel wells, plumbing, electrical, etc. As such, it is not removable. It is the support for the rear bed and when the rear table is set up it is the seating surface for your cushions. If you can envision what you want, it can be done. They can provide you with outlets (12v or 110v) wherever you might need them. As Sherry mentioned, they did a lot of custom work on ours, just to my specifications.

I'm not exactly sure what you're trying to achieve with the bed situation. Have you looked at the twin bed model? You could actually have one permanant bed at the rear (on either side) and make down the front dinette daily for the second bed with a work space in the rear. Or have both beds in the rear and use the front dinette as your work space. I still don't understand what you need.

New tow vehicle...

Yes, it has a nice size freezer. It is the width and depth of the fridge interior with a height of 6-7 inches. (I'm not at home to measure it) This is the same one that we had in our Original Oliver 17.

Rob, Since the length of a travel trailer is typically stated using a measurement from the tip of the hitch to the back of the rear bumper, the 23.5 foot length you see stated for the Oliver Elite II is from "end to end." I’m not really clear on how the term twenty two foot Oliver originated. The usable inside length of the OE II is seventeen feet (our former 17 foot Oliver was around 12 feet). The tongue length of 6.5 feet seems correct. We had our frame modified as it was built to accommodate an addition on the tongue making it about 21 inches longer. So our Outlaw Oliver’s overall length is greater than 25 feet. Combine that with our new GMC Sierra’s 20 foot length and we’ve got a veritable train going down the road. Still, we’ve not found any place that we could put the OO I that we can't with the OO II. The 5 x 2 x 3/16 inch tubing frame is made from 6063-T52 extruded aluminum. As to the longevity and structural integrity of aluminum vs steel, I have no personal knowledge but an internet search of "aluminum vs steel trailer" yielded: http://www.fthr.com/owner-support/trail ... l-trailers perhaps that article can help you understand the pros and cons of each. I know we must be very satisfied with our aluminum frame since I never think about it. I’ve seen several threads devoted to the care of various other trailers steel frames. Hope this helps...

Hello Rob, glad you found your way onto the Oliver forums. I saw your post on FGRV last night and had a nice long reply written and was going to add some pics to it and ended up losing the whole thing. It was late and I just said pfooey on it and went to bed. I'll re-create that post here a little later and maybe cross post there too. Steve

Welcome to the forum and to the group of people who love and own the finest molded fiberglass trailer in the world. The Oliver folks...

Has the axle been swapped from the 3500 lb to the 5200 lb? If so, I have all the part numbers for you.

We're pulling one of the new 22 footers after having owned a 17 for 5 years. I too would be happy to share my experiences with you.

You can use the upload attachment button down below the text box. Just be sure the size is not 6 megapixels . Water got inside our rear view camera. ASA Electronics has most graciously agreed to replace it (even though the warranty was several months gone = great customer service)

Apparently all my photos need to be resized. Our new Tow Vehicle.

I spoke with Oliver's Forum IT guy, Zack. I told him of the photo posting problem and the blacked out search box. He states he will take care of these issues.

OK, I give up. Am I doing something wrong or have we lost the ability to post a picture inside a message. Upload attachment doesn't work (for me). I've not seen a picture in anyone's posts of late. I get a message that states: "Sorry, the board attachment quota has been reached." What gives?

Your King Dome is good for either Direct or Dish. It comes set up for Direct but can be re-configured to receive Dish. Works either way....

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Hi Deborah, if you were in Townsend las t weekend you looked at our trailer. We are towing with a 2007 Tahoe. Its tow capacity is just over 7000 lbs. Most full size GM products today have even greater tow limits. You want something that can get you up and over the hills without struggling too badly. Surprisingly, our gas milage only fell about 1 mpg over towing our former 17 footer.

Hey Skip, it's good to have you join the most exclusive Fiberglass RV Owners Club in the world, the Oliver Owners. Nobody else even comes close to the quality of an Oliver. I know you are excited and the waiting is the worst. We waited a year from the time the Oliver folks decided to reopen the trailer line until a few weeks ago when we picked up the new Outlaw Oliver. Having owned (and sold) one of the original 17 footers, the anxiety was awful while we didn't have an Oliver sitting in its garage out there beside the house. We will be taking her to Townsend, TN soon for the rally there. We are loading her and getting her ready to travel. I've been through all the systems (heating, cooling, water, etc.) and everything is ship-shape. We are meeting a couple of your fellow Tucsonans (is that the correct term?) in the Smokies just after they pick up their new Oliver. I love your name "Base Camp Oliver".

I wish we could have crossed paths. I know you will love the new Ollie. Have you picked out a name yet?

I'm planning to tow ours with my completely restored 1973 Cheverolet Vega GT, the one with the RPO L11 engine and Holley 5210C progressive two-barrel carburetor. It's a sweet ride and I think the combo will look super cool going down the road.

Does anyone have any knowledge or opinions about camping in the Cincinnati area? We have to be there in May to take care of some family business. I prefer a State Park. I have looked at Big Bone Lick State Park across the line in Kentucky

I am basing that on the fact that the front jack is always supporting weight when it is down and it is the same jack as the other two albeit configured differently. If you wanted to take the stress off the jacks, put a jack stand at each jack and lower the trailer onto them. Viola, no weight on tires or jacks. Anyway, that's how I've done it for a long time. It's good to hear from you guys.

Since we are unable to travel right now we turn on the stove and propane heater once a month, along with the refrigerator, check the batteries, and left it up and spin the tires to a new location. Pam and Allen During the off-season for us, I have always lifted the trailer completely off the tires (with the jacks) and left it that way until we were ready to use it again. It will not hurt the jacks and we don't create a "flat spot" on our tires over the winter.

I would like to say hello to both Dave and Mary and to Bob and Charlotte. I am thrilled to have both couples on the New and Improved Oliver Forum. It's been so long since we had anyone new to join the forum and be active that it's hard to remember how much fun it used to be here. My wife, Tali and I purchased one of the original 17 footers back in 2008 and dubbed her the Outlaw Oliver. We loved it and managed to put over 20000 miles on it despite both of us still working full time. In March of 2012, Robert called one Sunday afternoon and asked if we would be interested in a 22 footer. Well, the rest is history. We sold the Outlaw Oliver to a nice couple in Virginia this past summer and she was re-christened the Virginia Oliver. We should be picking up the new Outlaw Oliver in the next week or so. I know the excitement all of you are feeling. Tell us about the things you selected for you new Olivers. We all love to hear what your getting.

The inside height of the new Oliver 22 footers is 78 inches. We had one of the first generation 17 footers and are getting one of the new twin bed models. The beds are 76 inches long. How tall is your son? You can make the side dinette down into a bed for either you or your son. That way everyone would have their own bed. Our pets have always slept either with us or on the floor (depending on their size). I know you and yours would find this a VERY comfortable unit.