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The 30 pound tanks are heavier . Obviously . We carry an extra 20 pounder, in the truck bed, sometimes. The solar is really the crux. Especially for us, as we camp without hookups, 99 per cent of the time. Options depend on camping style.

Jairon, do you have big dogs? That would be my biggest concern with Brisa. Or, Ultraleather, for that matter. The wyzenbeek scale is not that much different, for the two. The comfort level is probably more different.

Btw, Susan, those pillows are really pretty ! Good choice.

imo, considering the skills and equipment requirements to work with Brisa, and its additional cost, $299 is a really fair price for 4 cushions. The stuff is ridiculously pricey. But, you'll find it on luxury yachts, all over the world. Real leather is a disaster in marine environments. Brisa is, imo, a great alternative to real leather.

Also, a lot of people call any ultrafabric "ultraleather." Someone posted a photo awhile back of an Airstream with ultrafabric cushions in the color "salsa," which I am pretty sure is exclusive to brisa. (Just to confuse things more...)

Jairon, we don't have ultrafabric in the trailer, but I used Brisa on the sailboat, in the main salon cushions, on the recommendation of a friend who works in the luxury yacht industry. I do like it. My favorite sleeping spot is in the salon, on the low side. The Brisa is very soft, and actually does seem to "breathe, " so on hot Florida evenings, it's still comfortable to sit or sleep on the Brisa. I think the ultraleather is probably more durable, (by 20 per cent or so), based on the Wyzenbeek double rub scales, and it's definitely less stretchy to work with. Both are really fine fabrics, and very expensive. For the real beds/berth cushions in the boat, I used a mildew resistant, hospitality grade fabric, as I was concerned about abrasion and stretch. The Brisa is far more comfortable, actually, and now I sometimes wish I had used Brisa everywhere, as my friendsuggested. I definitely have to use mattress pads on the fabric, as it's really stiff. (This is not a fabric Oliver uses. Their fabric choices are not as stiff as what I chose for the boat, by far.) My little dog can't do much damage to anything, as she's only 9 pounds, and doesn't sit on the salon benches and bunks, anyway. I do have a few tiny stains (small spots) on the Brisa, several years in, that I haven't been able to remove. Mine is a pale grey. But, that's the nature of boats. They are otherwise very easy to maintain, and no treatment required. I don't have much experience with ultraleather, as I've only used it on dining chair seats and storage benches. I don't know if Oliver still makes reversible cushions. All of ours on the boat are marine style, with breathable meshy fabric on the bottom. That could also make a difference. Are you using cushions on the bed, or a mattress?

Here's a thread from years ago regarding don's speaker upgrade Unfortunately, early 2017 was about the end of "custom" installations, as far as I can see. But, you can still get some modifications through the service center, after pickup. That's a good topic to bring up with your rep.

So, a year after the launch, Tesla is revising/tweaking the original Cybertruck. So,guessing I won't be giving rides at the 2022 rally. https://electrek.co/2020/11/02/tesla-unveil-updated-cybertruck-electric-pickup-design/

A lot of what is standard on today's Olivers were "upgrades" when we bought ours. I think it's perfectly possible to camp and enjoy life in a standard Ollie. Probably the only upgrade we have (today's list) that I personally would find very difficult to live without is solar power. Our old school 200 watts and two group 27 batteries have made camping in remote places, without services, much more enjoyable, and less stressful. And, solar is one of the few options that's not a quick change. That said, you could just carry portable panel if you camp without hookups for a few days. And if you camp primarily with hookups, you don't need them at all, as Mike said. I, too, love agm batteries. But, if you're ok with the maintenance, they'll be fine, too. Today's "base" Oliver is a pretty sweet camper, in my opinion.

Well, you were right on that . The lower vent is also a fridge vent.

Do you mean this vent? If so, that's for the fridge.

You might want to ask your rep what the typical tongue weight is of a 2021 Elite.

Thanks, hokieman. I really appreciate your input. Sherry

I looked up my tongue weight, at a CAT scale years ago, loaded for camping. 420 for us, in an Elite.

Thanks, Mike.. My tongue weight, Elite, cat scale, (2009?,) with partial black , grey, and fresh, loaded for camping was 420. Another good reason to skip the front tray.

Thanks, John! You've lifted it, so you know better than I.

Jaron, never too much! It's always best (and least expensive) to ask lots of questions first, and make good decisions.

Your rebel could probably eat my 2005 Silverado as a snack. Lol.

Im not really sure.. the old style basket probably weighed 50 or 60 lbs. My guess. Your rep could tell uou. The new one is probably 8 or 10 pounds more. The big thing is, what will you carry in it , and its weight, and why? One of my friends got one, carried stuff in it for a year or two, then decided it was inconvenient for anything but chocks and blocks. Sometimes a bit of firewood. You certainly have weight allowance for it, in the 10 to 15 per cent rule, but my personal opinion is it's awkward, kind of unattractive, and gets in the way. I use the tongue, while camped, to hold a 5 gallon water jug. Good news is, you can always add one, later, if you truly find it necessary. In 13 seasons, we haven't found a good reason to add one. Again, my opinion.

https://tonneaucoversworld.com/p/undercover-se-tonneau-cover/ This is similar to our Undercover. It's plastic, so fairly light, but strong enough to stand on. They have many options. As do other companies. You'll need a bed cover, like the undercover, or something like it, to protect your stuff from the elements, and prying eyes. Since you're going to full-time, I'd discourage you from a fabric type tonneau. If you're getting the solar panel option, you won't probably need a generator that much. Think small. And light. This might work, too. Kind of like the flip back. https://undercoverinfo.com/undercover-ultra-flex

You can use my name. I don't mind. I don't know anyone, personally, who uses an Anderson, with a half ton pickup and towing an Elite. The last time I made that statement, someone did post and said they used one, but I can't remember the vehicle. With an Elite II, much heavier tongue and trailer weight, it would make sense. I'll wait to hear the response you receive. All ears.🤷‍♂️🤷‍♂️🤷‍♂️

are you getting the solar panels?

Wow! That's funny.🤣🤣 A tongue basket increases your tongue weight. I'd skip it. A good choice for "out of sight", relatively lightweight cover for the bed is the Undercover bed cover. You'll find a lot if discussion on bed covers if you do a search, but we like ours.

The solar controller is much like a regulator, insuring that your batteries are never getting too much "raw" power from the panels that will overcharge your batteries. It sends only the power you need, from your solar panels, to charge your battery bank. Like a charger, a solar controller will decrease power coming in, as necessary, and continue to step down as you leave bulk mode, accommodating other stages. Likewise, when it's dark or cloudy, your controller won't send power back to the panels. (Though modern panels have diodes to prevent this discharge, as well.) A solar charger is a necessary device between your solar panels and their fluctuating voltage input, and your batteries. Both our boat and our trailer have a solar controller, plus a charger for the rare times that we actually plug into shore power/ac current. That's where the charge controller steps in, doing a similar function, but from ac power, converting to dc to charge the batteries. Or, very simply, it's all electron magic...😀

Awesome truck!!! Congratulations! I understand the whole "new tech" thing, as our tow vehicles are older, too. But, the new vehicles have so many safety features built in. I'm super happy for you. You're going to love that Hemi. I'm baffled by your rep's insistence on the Anderson. I'd love to hear the "why." We've never used any type of sway bar or wdh, with our trucks and the Elite. Your tongue weight on the Elite will likely be around 430 pounds. That leaves 1000 pounds for you, your dog, and a whole bunch of stuff in the truck, looking at your sticker.