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We all hear/read/learn of places to go through contacts, forums, podcasts, magazines, etc. Does anyone know of an existing app that would quickly and easily record a name or location? It would need to be shared data and work across multiple platforms. Ideally it would allow more in depth info such as site number, contact info or . . . .? I’m wondering about RV Trip Wizard or something else that I’ve not heard of. We have an app like this for groceries. Both of us can add items and the other can see it. However, it is meant for temporal data and not a lot of information depth. I can build a spreadsheet or dB but, that’s not quick or easy data entry! David

Ok, Ok. But his real friends called him Davy!

Ahhh! Good choice! I would not want to discourage a visit to Nashville but even though I grew up there and love listening and playing live music, it’s way too crowded for me. One of my favorites of mine in the SP system: Cumberland Mountain SP in Crossville - that would set you up to take one of the prettiest spring time drives on Hwy 127 south thru the Sequatchie Valley then hit I59 to I65 to get back home. This would logically be done after visiting the factory and would be the long way home. If you want something quicker, the Natchez Trace Parkway runs close to Davy Crockett. The prettiest drive on the Trace is from there north towards Nashville. A nice day trip would be to drive to the northern terminus and eat at the Loveless Cafe (Southern food esp. breakfast) and drive back. There is a camp ground on the Trace (Meriwether-Lewis) but many here know more about that than I do. Another local favorite would be to take the backroads over to Lynnville, TN. It’s a small railroad town with a high end leather shop and a great cheeseburger place. East of Lynnville is Texas T campground on I65 exit 27 I think. It gets high reviews but I’ve never stayed there.

I was definitely referring to Davy Crockett SP in Lawrenceburg. Sorry for any confusion. For modern day hotels, certainly the closest is Columbia - exit 47 on I65. But it also may depend which direction you are coming from and what you would like to see in the area.

Nope, I’m a modern day unicorn; a Nashville native. The moniker comes from my initials, the counties I have lived in and, my general lack of creativity.

All of the above + weight of the vehicle off road and the quietness! After 3 diesels, I’m really enjoying my 3/4 ton gasser. I’m sure there are hills where I will slow down. But, what do I care, it’s Saturday! (Oblique reference to another ongoing thread).

If you want to visit Nashville and the factory in one trip, I would recommend Montgomery Bell State Park. It’s 35 miles from Nashville and ~40 miles from Hohenwald. It’s located in Burns, TN (my hometown). From Davy Crockett SP, you can get to The space center in Huntsville and the Ollie factory but, it’s a longer drive to Nashville. It is in Lawrenceburg, TN. If you would rather move closer to Nashville, and, depending on the time of the year, there are several campgrounds on Music Valley Drive close to the Gaylord Hotel. After Thanksgiving and until Christmas, the hotel is really something to see when it is decorated. Hohenwald would be about 90 miles away or close to 2 hours. You can Uber or maybe shuttle downtown or the Opry is nearby also. They just started back with limited live shows. Downtown has become a Las Vegas atmosphere pre-COVID; not my thing but may be a place to visit. If you want to hear good music, I would recommend 3rd & Lindsley (the address and the name of the bar) on Monday nights to hear the Time Jumpers. Get tickets! Finally, if you want to see Nashville from an RV, I think the an alternative would be to look at some COE campgrounds around Percy Priest Lake. That is on the east side and I wouldn’t recommend getting to Hohenwald from there due to traffic. There are some other locals here and I’m sure there are some that have made the trip in their Ollie! PM me if you have specific questions about the area and I’ll help if I can. And, welcome to the forums! Next to a factory visit, it’s the next best place to learn about OTT.

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Wow! Olivers are inexpensive!

Arggggh!

Congrats and of course, Go Vols!

That is good to know. And, this happens more and more to me. My wife uses technical terms like “thingy” and uses her hands to show motion, direction and shape. Then, like magic, I remember the step I left out.

Sher, I would definitely check with sales as time gets closer. My date is Nov 11 and they gave me a heads up that the new camping area at service may be open. Therefore, I would expect it to be ready by January. Now, How long they would let you stay, I have no idea. If needed, I feel confident the state park should have room in Jan. If you check your favorite campground apps, there are plenty in the broader area depending on which direction you will be headed. Dave

Dave, GSMNP and Hohenwald are about 4 hours and a time zone apart. If you mean “near” as in “on the route home”, there is a virtual cornucopia of places to stay close to I40 and 81. If you want close to the park, I would suggest the Townsend/Wears Valley area over Sevierville and Gatlinburg (unless you really, really like pancakes). This is a high-end park close to your route http://www.anchordownrvresort.com/. It’s on my li$t but probably not for a $everal day $tay! Use Campendium or your favorite app to view areas around Newport, TN. Cherokee NF is in the mountains northeast of GSMNP and has many many places to Camp. Also, you could go through the mountains to Asheville area then take 26 back to 81. I looked back and saw you were looking at a spring delivery. One of my favorite spring drives is Highway 64 across the southern part of TN then take highway 127 up the Sequatchie valley to Crossville/I40. If you are into June for your pickup, also look at Roane Mountain SP. Dave

Just theorizing here - or, maybe it’s awning gossip? I read earlier that Girard’s new plant was built in Alabama. A couple of days ago, we got the call from sales that our awning will be switched to Girard. In just a few clicks it all made better sense. Their new plant is in Red Bay, AL, home of Tiffin Motorhomes and the corporate office for Van Leigh trailers. I would assume they have struck up a long term deal. I’m no expert but I’m pretty sure there’s not another RV manufacturer in Red Bay. So that puts Girard just down the road from Hohenwald. I’d say they can make a good deal to Oliver and, I think Tiffin uses quality products. They have a long reputation to uphold.

Is it browser related? I use Chrome on an iPad and have not had that problem. However, when I use the “Unread Content” button, I see everything before June 21st. Tomorrow, it will be June 22nd and so forth.

As shown earlier, I went with the Yakima rack over my Decked system. Leitner is even more versatile and should be easier to get accessories. It’s a better rack! On edit: To be clear, Yakima is well built. The problem is figuring out which systems are compatible within the brand then getting the parts. So, Leitner at minimum is a better rack system as well as a better rack, too.

I would write “or compressor refrigerator?” but then this post would head off in a much different direction and it would soon be about tow vehicle size!😂

I talked with the sales staff yesterday about my delivery date and this was mentioned. They said this was one of the most requested items. But, I agree with you; it’s not for me.

Sorry about the rotation. This system works for me. It supports 3 different functions so the content of the Decked system can be changed out in just a few minutes. I’ve had camper shells and tonneau covers but this is far easier for me to use and organize and most importantly, access! The Rotopax jugs aren’t in this picture because the Yakima mounts have been unavailable for months. I can remove the rack in just a few minutes and park a 4 wheeler on top. I have 2 Hobie Outback kayaks that can fit on top of the rack which was a priority while pulling the Oliver. Also, we know that in buying the Oliver, we forfeited taking along the occasional grandchild. IF that becomes an issue, we can buy an overland style tent for the rack without losing storage. Probably what makes this work for me is that I have terrible organization skills! Each drawer holds 200 lbs and everything in them stays dry and secure.

Permethrin spray used according to the label has been effective for me for the last 30 years. I’m in the field every week of the year 1 to 4 days. This means spraying your clothing and boots before you put them on and letting them dry. I’m diligent in the spring (starting Feb 1st) and summer and I think there is enough residual to carry it to the fall. For skin application, I’ve had good results from picaridin sprays. I doubt it’s any better for you than deet, just less researched! As Sherry mentioned, a single bite does not mean you have one of the many diseases they carry, but ALWAYS look EVERYWHERE after being in their environment. I believe most of the diseases have much higher transmission rates after 24 hours.

I have the Decked drawer system and love it. It is waterproof and I never am crawling/reaching for anything in the bed. Everything stays locked up and organized. For larger items, I have a Yakima rack where I can cable lock the generator on top of the Decked drawers, carry kayaks and, 2 - 4 extra gallons of gas in Rotopax cans.

And then check again next week because there will be something else new🙂

Mirror ball is extra?

I can’t speak to your questions with any authority as my EII is being built now. However, we have been going through the decision making process for over 12 years, anticipating 2020 as the year for us to purchase. We’ve toured multiple factories, visited at least 40 dealerships and researched specs for everything from A’s, C’s and B’s. We were constantly stopping and going back over our criteria and finally focused on 3 class C models. While at a dealership last fall, my wife randomly walked into an AS. Once again we shifted our thought process to add the possibility of a towable. Just before we went to the Tampa RV show in January, I convinced my wife to visit the Oliver factory (38 miles from home). Walking in one and getting the factory tour was life changing. When we got to Tampa, we literally walked into 4 RVs and found ourselves comparing everything to the Oliver then left and went to the beach! One of the things we were most excited about with Oliver was NOT having to go through a dealer or anything like we experienced at the Tampa show. Through the years of dealerships, test drives and being pursued by sales people, I cannot tell you the name of one sales person we worked with nor remember anyone that built trust with us to feel confident about our major purchase. So, I recommend using the resources at Oliver to find one to tour in your area. If you can swing it, get to the factory and see the whole process. In lieu of a visit, use YouTube. After all these years, this was a huge paradigm shift for us but, we have never looked back or had buyers remorse and are completely comfortable with our choice.