Bugeye, thanks for your suggestions. I'll have to ask the factory if there are add'l features/functions available only with the accessory thermostat. That would likely be the deciding factor. Regarding the tongue basket, I'm not too crazy about the idea of putting a lot of extra weight over the tongue, especially since nobody seems to be using weight-distributing hitches with these trailers. Alternatively, I'll probably just throw the generator in the TV and transport firewood and other items too filthy to put inside the Oliver on a cargo carrier at rear of the trailer, assuming the factory can provide a 2" receiver back there. Regarding 12V outlets, the new brochure states that the Elite comes with (3) of them, so I'm guessing that will suffice. However, I have yet to determine exactly where they are located, as well as the placement of the (4) 120V outlets. I'll be ironing out those details in the coming weeks, I'm sure.