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    Lower 48 States completed.

    in General Discussion

    Posted

    That's great!

    I was excited when we finally completed my map. 

    Now, I just want to revisit what we couldn't/didn't have time for .

    I've logged time in all 50. Not the Oliver in Hawaii or Alaska. 

    When my grandson is old enough for preschool,  we will be on the road again.

    In the meantime,  treasured memories,  as im sure you have.

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    Tow hitch/ weight distribution advice needed.

    in Towing an Oliver

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    On 5/1/2026 at 2:14 PM, jd1923 said:

    Yes, you could. I just wanted the security of the larger ball.

    The referenced model is the direct replacement! It’s critical to line up/drill the bolt holes accurately, but that’s it.

    Chapter 11 surprising, but they did put 7K labels on one or more 5K couplers. One failed on an Oliver. Maybe the lawyers got them, too bad.

    Its the parent company, apparently. Affecting a bunch of good companies they've bought, including Reese and Tekonsha.

    Major RV Hitch/Towing Company Goes Bankrupt; DOJ Investigating - RV News https://share.google/kvLioMOy73cWpU6Z3

     

     

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    Maxxfan Dome installation (previously orientation)

    in Ollie Modifications

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    21 hours ago, Townesw said:

    I took it to mean that you place the power button forward, not the release button. That’s why I posted this question, to get responses from owners whose Olivers had the MaxxAir MaxxFan Dome installed at the factory. 
     

    Also, I don’t intend to pull the flange down much to form to the roof curvature. I intend to build the butyl tape up some under the front and rear of the flange where it stands proud of the surface. 
     

    Bill

    We did just that about 6 years ago. The butyl has held up just fine for us. Still loving that dome, and especially the light ring.

    Where the fan is located in an original Elite may not be as "curved" as the newer II's. I can't tell you, as I've not bern on the roof of a II.

    Modern butyl is pretty good stuff.

     

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    Where’s Ollie?

    in Campgrounds & Parks

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    So, tonight we met cousins at a favorite pizza place. Also a harvest host site. Midcounty, Largo. Surprise! A newer Oliver in rhe lot. Our server said they were very sweet folks, had been in earlier. I left a note in the door handles.

    Florida plates. No tv in sight. Probably out exploring on a lovely 70+ degree night.

     

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    Casita 24

    in General Discussion

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    Good for them. Each manufacturer has a different market.

    I'd decline, just as we declined on the smaller Casita, 17 years ago.

    To me, a separate shower is a waste of valuable space in a small trailer. But, for others, it isn't. 

    The hard part for me is the cabinetry, and carpeted  walls.

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    Towing with a Chevy Colorado Tow package 7500 pound

    in Towing an Oliver

    Posted · Edited by SeaDawg

    Bigger trailer, bigger truck.

    Though "technically " you'd be within the legal limits, your travel joy will be increased with a bigger, heavier truck.

    Dragging 7k up a mountain pass, one time, in your Colorado would likely tell the story. And, hopefully,  a great brake controller coming down.

    Casita typically have a heavier tongue weight, but not as heavy as an O2. 

    Your Colorado would likely be fine for my elite 1, but towing a 2, other than on flats and gradual ascents/descents, I'd want some more oomph,  and vehicle weight.

    I know it's hard to think about trading up trailers, and vehicles at the same time. My 2005 Silverado is about the same size as a current Colorado,  but heavier (6k).  I have a similar tow rating. Id personally only tow a 2 in Florida flats. Id be nervous going our route to NC, at highway speed, and up green mountain gorge, with your TV. 

    Your anxiety will be decreased, and travel  joy and cargo capacity,  will increase with a bigger vehicle.

     

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    Going to update the AC unit with a Tosot

    in Ollie Modifications

    Posted · Edited by SeaDawg

    On 10/30/2025 at 11:17 AM, ChristianD said:

    I steadily cleared the back of the lot and a pathway to the back.  Before I started doing that, you could barely walk to the backyard, it was so overgrown and unkept. 

    Next project is/was the garage.  Just got the garage barn up a few weeks ago.  I grew up with uncles that had barns, so it's been a dream most of my life to have one.  I'll enjoy the build out, since I like doing those kind of projects

    We'll look forward to the finished photos. Then again, many of us with small lots  will have a pang of jealousy....

    Best of luck!

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    Tell us your Ollie's name

    in General Discussion

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    On 10/3/2025 at 9:49 AM, Geronimo John said:

    Foggy Memory Reason:  Because so many of our owners have great names, but I had never seen it named "Ollie", short for Oliver.  Hence a unique name that I can actually remember. And my trailer's name gets mentionedd every time someone says Oliver!  Hence it wins the most popular name award.

    Real Reason:  I didn't have a creative name that I liked.  LOL

    GJ

    Neither did we. 

    OLLIE  it is.

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