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Seems like a good source - as Dealers around here have large empty lots. Its slim pickins .

Well the answer to you leak problems are clear - and in your post. Nan - I sent you a pm on the gutters. RB

Depending on how fussy you are about making mods, and how handy you are with a few tools - Modding the twin set up is easy to do, esp. for a flex set-up. I have - and although we don't do very often (I need to make a few improvement's, but I'm cheap) it works well and does simulate the Queen for the most part, although the nightstand is still in place, but we sleep heads towards the front, so it doesn't really matter. As for finding a used one - good luck- it may take a little time.

I will end with this - sell don't sell, not my issue, but if its a leak, it can be remedied, and the bulb issue you reference - has several options - if one applies some ingenuity. I doubt you will ever be happy - perhaps an Airstream would be better suited - for a short time I expect, but in the end RV's at their best, will have issues as time goes by, and if perfection is the goal, good luck. Read the competition forums, I'd wager this one is vastly more informative on this subject, and much less overall - my RV sucks. Hope it all works out for you. RB

Nan, You have a leak, and it can be frustrating. If a trip to Oliver is out of the question, find someone with a little leak detection experience, and sense, and begin a systematic search for the entry points. There are not that many possibilities, and a window leak didn't get the TV monitor. (More likely the rear Oliver sign, or perhaps the AC opening), but it can tract from a lot of places...... Sealing the unit is - to my surprise- a yearly maintenance item, and thus accordingly, you need to do a good once over, once you actually find the leak entry points. As for the window's, at their best - they can be made to leak - but short of a complete new design, you have to work with what you got. And for me its tolerable. I've installed the gutter over my windows (I have a whole order left over if you are so inclined) and modified the weep holes - this next trip will be the first real test. If we can figure out how to float a boat - we can figure out how to seal an Oliver from most rain driven water. It takes systematic trial and error. If you were close to my home location, I offer my services. It would be enjoyable to help out. But it will b after July.....and heck, Oliver is just down the road in that respect. Good hunting.

Nan, You have a leak, and this thread has sprung a leak, but back to you and your issue. If a trip to Oliver is out of the question, find someone with a little leak detection experience, and sense, and begin a systematic search for the entry points. There are not that many possibilities, and a window leak didn't get the TV monitor. (More likely the rear Oliver sign, or perhaps the AC opening) Sealing the unit is - to my surprise- a yearly maintenance item, and thus accordingly, you need to do a good once over, once you actually find the leak entry points. As for the window's, at their best - they can be made to leak - but short of a complete new design, you have to work with what you got. And for me its tolerable. As for the premium paid - well that's a discussion in another thread. If you were close to my home location, I offer my services. It would be enjoyable to help out. But it b after July.....and heck, Oliver is just down the road in that respect HAH, You need some more leak experience, misery love's company - I'm pulling your leg....I know you were unhappy with yours. The number of hours I've spent looking for leaks in OEM auto's/trucks - is more than I care to discuss. Have fun all.

Don and Jan, Nice to have you on the forum. Oliver TT's will serve you well in your intended application's. Just plan your purchase well - if boondocking is in the plan, go full solar - think about improving the components - Overland and others have the experience on this, add the composting toilet, and - well you get the drift. As for tow vehicle - it appears the BMW X5 35d would be at its limits, and WDH - questionable. Modifications may get you there, but I doubt the final result will be equal to a proper OEM sample. You may be averse to trucks, so, there are a few HD, off road non PU that fit the bill. In any case, as others mentioned, anything less than "in the comfort zone" for total weights, hitch ratings, and 4WD, etc., - will leave you less than satisfied. Many of us here have -been there, done that- While brand, size, powertrains may be debated, it comes down to a safety, comfort, and utility factor that really drives the TV selection for towing 6000lbs plus. If it didn't, I'd still have my former TV. I'll add, and its your experiences too, "desirable accommodations are seldom located near the sites we wished to photograph, making it difficult to reach remote sites at the most favorable hours" and with the appropriate TV and a well set up Oliver - we can all share experiences like those David Stillman so wonderfully captures with his photography. Happy trails on the path to your Oliver experience. I'll add as an edit - we have used our set-up to get close to the "wilderness" and then head out in the truck, for a daytrip, or over night tent trip - to places where the Oliver would be tough to take. One of the gems from last summer was indeed Dinosaur NM. It is a wonderful place to explore the back country, as JD has indicated.

Nice test, puts the solar in perspective- need more panels and perhaps a few more LFP's, and a nice quiet, high efficient AC. For me its gonna be elevation for the cooling, and perhaps one day a small genset, if I get serious about summer in the southern sun.

$2700 plus change. Wow - If I were to begin spending a considerable amount of time where I would need AC all the time - perhaps. Nice unit - I would like to have seen a DB comparison chart.

Yep - one time - just to see if it worked. Propane or AC shore power.

Yes it looks nice - but at about 10 cents - my gallon zip-lock works just fine. Plus, its clear, and no need to remove it for use. But I fully understand - it is not exactly haute couture for the RV style mavens. Enjoy the day - remember those who served. Thanks Dads, and youngest son.

To be clear - at its newest, and best condition, my AC rivals a Harrier jet at vertical take -off. But hey, who's complaining - I'm just happy it cools.

I'm gonna experiment baking a loaf in my Dutch oven - using coals. The two I did on the grill came out great - so if the charcoal effort turns out - you may get a slice. For some reason, the loaf disappears rather quickly. Harley - he is gearing up for a new trip next week, headed west. Be good, RB

I have seen Sir Mossemi's set up, it is a good one, and I have thought about a similar set-up. I considered building the lower section out of appropriate sized aluminum tubing, and mounting a 2 bike assembly, on a hinged "wing" that protrudes over the doghouse. I settled on putting my carbon road bike inside the camper top, mounted appropriately, and the two MTB's on the "semi "Oliver rear bike rack in the rear. I am trying very hard to refrain from making stuff "better". I'm on to baking sourdough bread on a grill - now that has benefits. Happy Trail all.

FYI - the nav in my GMC is too stupid to use. I use my phone and google maps more often than not. the OEM's have not figured this out yet. Open source and a good interface seems appropriate. RB

Well ok, I have one - is a tent camping -pre Ollie. Back in the day - when I did a lot of WW kayaking, my wife, myself, and a another couple, had arraigned to stay the night in a local outfitters "campgrounds" really just a bath house and area for customers needing a place to pitch a tent. We weren't customers - just friends of the owner. We had set up, and had finished dinner - enjoying some adult beverages and a little music - we were the only ones around. Well in rolls a group of college guys - fresh of the river - and obviously ready to party. We turned down the music - and thusly a couple of the guys came over and assured us they would behave themselves and not bother us with a rowdy, noisy night. Fine guys - thanks. Well the opposite happened - it was a drunken - loud - frat boy - filled night - we just endured and they all passed out eventually. We were up at the crack of dawn - and my buddy and I could see the passed out bodies - in and around - where the boys had set up camp. So we figured payback was in order. The speakers came out - Led Zeppelin was blasting out at appropriate levels - and our wives - a little more pissed than us guys - walked through the place banging pans.... trying to be as loud and obnoxious as they were the previous night. A whiff of bacon and eggs seemed to really get to a few of them - seems their stomachs were not well. As we rolled out of the place - several looked at us and just shook their head - pay back accomplished. Youth is wasted on the young. RB

FYI, when I purchased our GMC, we got an a similar discount for financing with the GM financing. Also told we cold not pay it off until 6 months - however, once the account was active, we had paid maybe 2 months - I called and asked for pay-off. They were fine with me paying off the note. So It worked out fairly well - the finance charges were negligible. Interesting to me the how the costs and profits moved around in the deal.

JD - You can't help it, I know, I am one. When accuracy is part and parcel of your life, questions like the ones you pose - just - well - seem silly - your words. I tend to be more - well never mind - I'm retired. But there is no thing as a bad question - said I. Maybe silly, ha. RB

Yes -humans at Oliver do great work. However, Humans are not machines, and as such we make mistakes, can't help it - its our DNA. You want to see great welds, 1ooo's of times, every time, go to a modern high tech, robotic body shop in a modern automotive manufacturing facility or, supplier to same. It was my pleasure to be associated with such an place. Suffice to say, starting up the process was the hard part - they are their best - running in steady state. Holidays were NOT something we looked forward to most of the time.

Welcome Moots, Try to go through an Oliver, it will go a long way to aiding your decision. Oliver has a program to aid prospective buyers in viewing the product - of actual owners. If we ever make it out your way - you can look through ours- but CO is going to have open up the rec areas - well - so will the rest of the west. We are out your way most summers - 2020 may be the exception. As for the TV - now that is a can of worms - best left for later...... RB

Nice JD.

As I have stated, Jason's team does a great job. Heck, I was surprised by a recent follow up email from Jason on an issue we had discussed a good while back. Still, the production team cannot rely on service after the sale to cover their posterior's. Glad your Ollie's reputation is on the mend.

Well as much as I like your dreams Sherry, I can dream too - I'll have another larger shop, filled with all the fab tools and equipment I could use, all the aluminum tubing, composite materials, and associated parts I could source. I have a few designs in my head mulling around. Most involve 4wd HD chassis, diesel, multi alternator, and super component interior. Ahh dreams. Think Earth Romer DYI. At $167K Aus., the Brueder will have to wait.... Lottery perhaps

DJPANIZ: Thanks for the pics - The setup is similar to what I plan to do , except I will have a front load box, and mount a single bike rack on top. Based on what I've already put back there, the planned weight works fine. I plan to limit it to <150lbs. Will relocate the lic plate/light.

Nope. Have left over for that - but it looks ok for now