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Hello everyone. Would a Toyota Highlander (Max tow capacity 5,000) be sufficient for the Elite? Thanks for info. Dwain

Thanks everyone. This would at least allow for 3 days at a national or state park without hookups. Merry Christmas! Dwain

Just curious, how many days could two people (my wife and I) stay before having to empty the 15 Gal Black Tank on Elite? Thanks! Dwain

Thanks everyone! Yes, difficult decision. One thing that makes me lean toward Oliver is the quality, but also 3 tanks. The AS 16 only has a combination grey/black, not separate. State and National Parks would probably be difficult staying for more than 2 days. Oliver also has bigger fridge, 4.7 compared to 3.1. I just wish Oliver would consider a different design with more windows. Dwain

I am a few years out before purchasing, but I love exploring🙂! I love what I see in the Oliver, and would lean toward Legacy Elite. I know there is no comparison in the overall quality to Airstream, but I like the front and back wrap around windows in the AS 16RB. Perhaps I would not want this once camping and may prefer the privacy of not having windows in the front. Your thoughts? Also, does the back window provide adequate viewing if your lying in bed and backed up to mountains etc... Thanks for any replies! Have a blessed Thanksgiving! Dwain

Ok, perhaps someone was trying to mislead from people getting an Oliver. Blessings to everyone1

Thank you and blessing to you. Dwain

I have read (not in this forum), that some RV Dealerships, if you need appliance repairs or work done on your TT that they are not in a hurry to schedule you because you did not purchase the TT from them. In other words, you will not be treated the same. Has this been an issue with anyone? Thanks for info! Dwain

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Thanks everyone for your responses. Your responses confirmed what I thought. Thanks again!

I watched a few videos of Airstream owners having lots of little things break and go wrong. I am definitely leaning toward an Ollie, but was wondering if this is typical on an Ollie. Thinking of paying a good price for a TT and then having rivets pop out sounds scary. I know there will always be issues, but have you Ollie owners found most things reliable? Thanks! Dwain

Thank you everyone!!! Great advice!!!! Dwain

I know these questions are very subjective, but I am torn between a class B and a small TT like the Oliver Elite. 1. I like the idea of a TT because it provides a vehicle to go places, visit sites, stores, etc... But some say unhooking with a class B is not that difficult, only takes a few minutes, and can use it to go most places. 2. When we purchase, we will be about 70, good health, but I don't know how difficult setting up and tearing down, hooking up TT, etc.... will be as we age. Perhaps its no big deal as I know many seniors travel with a TT. But it seems that maybe just driving a class B and not worrying about hooking up to hitch etc. would be better for seniors. Also, things like making sure brakes or ok on TT ok etc... Is towing difficult for seniors etc.? 3. I have never owned an RV and this is why I am seeking opinions from those who have experience. 4. I also know purchasing a nice Class B is a big investment, so I am not sure I can justify the cost compared to a small TT since I don't think I will use it more than 8 weeks per year. Of course, we may love traveling and find it is worthy the investment and travel several weeks throughout the year! 5. My plans following retirement at the present would be the first year to rent cabins etc... and see if we like traveling 8 weeks a year before purchasing an RV; or buy a small TT like the Oliver Elite. It appears that even if we concluded that we are not RVer's that we could sell it without losing to much of the investment. Anyway, I know lots of points, but would appreciate any of your thoughts. Dwain

I am a few years away from purchasing, and though I know Oliver is a much better product than Airstream, I love the wrap around bay windows on the Airstream. Now, I am getting ready to have my first RV experience in a 20' Airstream, so I have no experience in staying in a TT. But, we think we want our bed in the rear, perhaps facing a stream/mountains etc.... I see that the Elite has a back window and side windows that would be in the bedroom, but they are not wrap around. Perhaps this is not something we will want, but it seems to me that it would be nice waking up and having a beautiful view. Is there something about the Oliver structure that would prevent them from having the bay wrap around widow, or are the windows in the Elite big enough to take in views? Just curious and learning. Thanks! Dwain

Thanks everyone for input! Dwain