Ollie-Haus

Yep I think my timing was perfect as these were just released on the market a few months before I made my purchase. I love the stainless with induction capability. And I love just as much that they went with a ceramic surface inside instead of the traditional Teflon. I doubt we will leave the whole set in the camper, but for now we will have to figure out our favorite two or three items and the rest will be used in other ways. I love the clamp on handles that are quite sturdy and have a very secure grip. I also have my favorite Lodge cast iron skillet that will be great on the induction, gas or even a bed of coals in the fire pit. That dude will build up your forearms if you use it much. 😆

That sounds very positive. Looking forward to their presentation at the rally.

We got a portable induction unit a couple years ago with a two fold purpose. To determine if we liked induction enough to invest in a full size cooktop for the remodel, and to later use when camping in the travel trailer. Needless to say we love it and have purchased the five burner Frigidaire model for the house, and the 1800 watt portable is already packed up in the truck to put in the Oliver when I go down to pick up Wednesday. Made sure to get a nice induction ready cook set for the camper to go with it. Duxtop Portable Induction Cooktop, Countertop Burner Induction Hot Plate with LCD Sensor Touch 1800 Watts, Silver 9600LS/BT-200DZ Magma Products, A10-366-2-IND Gourmet Nesting Stainless Steel Induction Cookware Set with Non-Stick Ceramica

Well we are finally ready for delivery day-take 2. It's been a long four weeks but we are ready and excited to finally pick up Ollie-Haus. I'll be pulling out Wednesday at 5am for a 1pm appointment. Truck is loaded and I've got my list of questions and a notepad to help remember the flood of information I'm about to receive. Stacie is staying home this go-round, she's got work commitments she can't get out of due to vacation scheduled next week for the rally. I think we will be the newest LE2 at the rally, unless someone newer hasn't announced their attending yet. Home to Indiana on Friday if all goes well and than turn around on Monday and head back south with wife and doggies loaded. It's been a long six months since we ordered, and yet it's been a whirlwind of activity preparing for this day. Looks like the weather is going to be decent for the drive down, love that I'm able to make the trip during the Spring season. Thanks to our friend @Patriot, who is down at Oliver Service for an AC upgrade, we have been given a glimpse of our completed LE2 as he was able to identify it in the holding area next to the Oliver camp sites and send us a picture last evening. It was the only one with burgundy Oliver Graphics. Stacie started crying when she saw it. I think she's more excited than I am! Thanks a million David and Kathy! After years of planning we are finally at the threshold of a new chapter of fun and adventure. Look out America, here comes a couple of crazy old people prowling the back roads for adventure!🤣

Reading through this thread this morning I like the many perspectives being shared. But the best part is for a new person with minimal or no travel trailer towing experience, it quickly becomes obvious that loading and balancing for proper tongue weight is a concern and focus for the experienced and for good reasons. We are fortunate in that Oliver has engineered our trailers to be easy if not forgiving in this respect. We do have a considerable amount of cargo capacity, so it is important to be mindful of the placement of cargo in relation to balance and especially tongue weight. This also emphasizes the importance of understanding the capacities of your tow vehicle. Everything you put in the trailer effects the TV loading. If you are operating on a thin margin with the TV it is critical to be mindful of all these considerations. A good emphasis on tongue weight is the focal point because that is the one factor that will most effect stability and safe handling of the trailer while driving. It also effects the steering characteristics of TV. The last thing you want to do is add weight to the rear in a way that reduces tongue weight, especially weight at the bumper hitch. It's fine if it offsets weight added to the front but should never cause a reduction in tongue weight below the 10-12% that's required for stability. Like @Katjoeluded to, weight added to the rear hitch has a way of magnifying the "whip effect". Point being it's wise to be mindful of loading cargo, especially heavy cargo. For a new person my advice would be to stay mindful of all these factors, and if you load a certain way and notice a change in stability, consider alternatives to the load to improve. Each of us kind of seek out the sweet spot for a TV/trailer combination. Great discussion folks.

I got this for my wife for the house, now that we have all hard laminate floors. She says she loves it and plans to take it in the Ollie when we go camping. I have a lot of Craftsman V20 power tools so the batteries are interchangeable if she needs a fresh one in mid cleaning.

I'm sure it could be. It's a standard outlet you can buy and wire it in like the street side receptacle. Receptacle Wire - 10/3 30 amp wire

No I do not but the folks at the factory will help you out. It's their primary avenue of sales so I'm sure they will promptly work it out for you. The folks at Oliver are very no pressure in their sales philosophy, you don't have to worry about being pressured. You may have to drive a little distance as the closest owner participating in the program may not be in your zip code. Good luck. Edit: if you check the classifieds thread regularly, you may find the used Oliver of your dreams. There are some available listings right now. https://olivertraveltrailers.com/forums/29-used-oliver-travel-trailers-for-sale/

You should be able to fill out the form on the "See an Oliver in Your area" page and that should get the ball rolling. Mid way down the page is a long blue button that says "Request to see a customer's Oliver near me" Fill out the form and submit. They will coordinate the process from there. We did this three years ago and it was as simple as exchanging a couple emails and picking a date. https://olivertraveltrailers.com/see-an-ollie/field-visit-request/

Would a battery powered blower be of any use to keep this area clean before it gets matted down in that area? That was the first thing that came to my mind reading this discussion.

Went over to my sister-in-law's house today and my phone notified me that both dogs had been left behind. Airtags doing their job!😃👏

Got Airtags for the dogs yesterday and even though my phone is a little older, they connected and work real good. Probably get a few more for specific items.

It's getting harder every day deciphering what is domestic, as almost nothing is completely. Fortunately there are web sites for organizations that specifically research products and companies to get the information we seek.

Looks like you've mastered Oliver camping, even in the rare upside down camping sites! I'm sure this will get corrected, but glad you are getting out and about between rains. Looks like a beautiful location. We are entering early mushroom season here in Indiana and will be picking up the Oliver just in time. Can't wait!

Hi J.C. If you haven't started doing this, start subscribing to some of the popular RV channels on YouTube. There's a wealth of knowledge they share, their experiences and many of them are very honest about the typical obstacles and difficulties that can come up that you should be prepared for. Just to name a few, Long Long Honeymoon , Keep Your Daydream, CheapRVliving, Today Is Someday, All About RVs, RV with Tito DIY........ there are many more but these are all good and will give you plenty to watch and learn about. Welcome to the forum and good luck.

Wow that's a beast! I pretty much figured you had a plan. My first thought was "really nice gen and only weighs as much as loaded suitcase and has a nice handle". Some folks just can resist without a deterrent. It will be easy to lift into the back the truck when not in use. The honda will be the envy of the RV park. Sure to keep you cool when you need it.

That is a beauty and very compact. I'm guessing one of these cable locks is on your radar next. 😁 https://www.amazon.com/dp/B000TKD94K/?coliid=I1GCLJ36VL6EG8&colid=2V9OUXN4W7UBD&ref_=lv_ov_lig_dp_it&th=1

I bought a set of X Chocks in anticipation of the new camper. They add stability to the camper when walking around inside, but they will also add a measure of safety in the situation you have illustrated. X-Chocks

A good choice for drilling a clean hole on the fiberglass would be a sharp brad point drill bit. Pilot with a very small one from the back side and then finish with the final size from the outside. Use a high rpm on the drill and very little pressure. Here's a good example: https://www.homedepot.com/p/DEWALT-High-Speed-Steel-Brad-Point-Drill-Bit-Set-6-Piece-DW1720/202279646

You only have the 15 amps the gen plug outputs. You wouldn't be able to run high amp appliances. Some folks only use the smaller gen for weight savings and charging bats. If you want to run the larger appliances you need a gen with 30 amp plug and 3000 watts or more give or take. Depends on the appliance. You have to allow for start surge.

This little guy has my attention. Lot of features and pretty good reviews. Duel fuel, electric remote start, light weight and small with high output. It's also available at TSC for those that can get a discount. Genmax GM3500 Genmax GM3500

15-30 amp adaptor.

This may be a consideration if you choose to go that route. The integrated washer is a clean look with more surface for support. Box of 10pcs McMaster Carr https://www.mcmaster.com/97654A265/

Bosker is very photogenic and looks like an easy traveler.

Another thing you can do to reduce wear and tear on the trailer is use a shock absorbing hitch. There are numerous versions available, usually a little pricy, but if they accomplish the task it's the quickest and cheapest way to get the job done. Not needing a WD hitch makes the choices wide open. Just make sure the one you choose matches your tongue weight. Gen-Y, Shocker and Curt are all popular brands.