Ray and Susan Huff

Question for those who have used the shower mat: My husband is 6'2". What is the headroom in the shower with the mat in place?

Well said . . . . timing of a new Oliver introduction is crucial. I would hate to see production and QC suffer for the sake of staying ahead in the RV market. Oliver still has the edge in respect to quality; I would hate to see them lose this advantage.

We don't have our EII yet, but I'm sure it will do just fine. No, not just fine . . . . . it will be perfect! I like the open feel of the interior you get with the front bathroom. Width is fine; so much easier towing when you can see what's behind. As some have mentioned, a larger fridge would be nice. The downside is the impact the introduction of a new model would have on the production line. Keep it simple, I say, just as it is.

Is there room for the lower basket to fit behind the faucet?

In preparation for upcoming delivery of our 2021 Oliver Elite II, I have been viewing Oliver videos and reading component manuals; novel idea, huh?? I have the same concerns as dgward. I don't see much talk regarding the Norcold fridge, but perhaps there are not many who have the aforementioned model. Two questions for those of you with the Norcold N41X fridge currently being installed Elite II models: 1. As stated by the OP, according to the manual, the Norcold fridge is not equipped to operate at below freezing temps. It seems odd to install such a fridge in a trailer designed for 4-season use. Is this referring to outside temperature or temperature inside the trailer? Norcold manual says: "A gas absorption refrigerator is not designed to operate in freezing temperatures. If the refrigerator is not equipped for low temperature operation, and if the cooling system of the refrigerator is exposed to temperatures of 32° F. or lower for an extended period of time, the refrigerator operation may be disrupted. The refrigerator operation will resume when the cooling system of the refrigerator warms sufficiently. If the refrigerator is equipped for low temperature operation, the refrigerator will operate in temperatures down to 0° F. Disrupted operation of the refrigerator, due to extended exposure to temperatures of 32° F. or lower, and any costs incurred to warm the cooling system of the refrigerator are not covered by the Norcold limited warranty. Please contact your local RV dealer for information about how to resume refrigerator operation or about how to equip your refrigerator for operation in freezing temperatures. Do not change the installation or the venting of your refrigerator . Refrigerator failures, which are the result of changes to either the refrigerator installation or to the venting, are not covered by the Norcold limited warranty" The Dometic manual states that their fridge has the following features: Climate Control System "During the summer months of high temperatures and humidity, the metal frame between the freezer and fresh food compartments may have water droplets forming. The number of water droplets will increase if the vehicle is not air conditioned during these months. The refrigerator comes standard with a 12 V DC climate control that will evaporate the water droplets when they form. The climate control can be left on continuously or used only when temperatures require it. Note that when turned on, the climate control will draw 12 V DC power continuously. Turn it off when a charging source is not available." Low Ambient Control (Dm3862, nDm1062 & nDr1292) "The refrigerator is equipped with an exclusive feature that allows for trouble-free operation in low ambient temperature (like below 50°F) for extended periods of time. once the outdoor temperature is above 50°F, the low ambient switch should be turned off." I don't see that the Norcold has either of these features. Has anyone had the Norcold fridge stop working when outside temps drop below freezing, as indicated in the manual? I'm going to assume that the cooling system is enclosed between the hulls and not an issue, but perhaps I'm wrong. Will the fridge resume cooling automatically, when "the cooling system warms sufficiently". Later it says, "Please contact your local RV dealer for information about how to resume refrigerator operation". This implies that it does not resume operation on its own. Maybe I'm making this difficult, but I'm confused 😐 The fridge is my least favorite component of any RV, aside from the fact that we like to eat ☺️ 2. Regarding operation of the fridge on DC power while in transit: We rarely run our current fridge on DC power, keeping LP turned on during transit (I know, not a recommended practice, but common nonetheless). Here is what Norcold says about running the unit on DC power: "This refrigerator is made to operate on DC power while your vehicle is “in transit” and AC power or propane gas sources are not available. Operate the refrigerator on DC power only when the vehicle engine is running. For the refrigerator to operate correctly on DC power, the battery must be maintained in a fully charged condition. For the battery to be fully charged at all times during refrigerator operation on DC, the vehicle engine must be running and the battery charging system must be in good operating condition. Keep in mind the following electrical precautions for DC operation of the refrigerator: - Good battery condition is necessary for correct DC operation. - The capacity of the battery charging system must be more than what is necessary for the refrigerator and other DC appliances. - While the vehicle engine is running, make sure the voltage of the DC power supply leads at the refrigerator is more than 11.5 VDC." As stated by Oliver and LifeBlue, our lithium batteries will not be sufficiently charged by the tow vehicle during transit. Will the solar panels satisfy the need for fully charged batteries to operate the fridge on DC while in transit? Or is this just a warning that the batteries must be kept at a high level of charge to prevent the fridge from drawing the battery SOC to undesirable levels? Inquiring minds want to know! Thanks

And I deduced, from another post, that the LifeBlue, as installed by Oliver, is two 200 ah 12v's. I also concur with the comment that there isn't room on the tray for a third. However, pictures can be deceiving. Not sure we would need a third, anyway.

That's great! Looks like something you'd find at Ikea. Is the width adjustable, or did it just happen to fit? How much space is there between the top of the rack and the bottom of the upper cabinet?

That would be our cordless land line phone that cuts out after more than 5 min of talk 😂

This is also what we have been told. Picking ours up the first week of December.

By dedicated circuit, you mean that fuse only handles the charge going to the trailer battery through the wiring harness? If the fuse is for the entire hitch plug, wouldn't this also disable the trailer lights and the electric brake?

Yes . . . . . just like computers.

So, the lithium option includes two 200ah batteries for a total of 400ah. Doesn't say what size, but Oliver told me there is room for one more (?). Can someone tell me - are these two 6v or two 12v? I'm assuming 6v since that's the way the AGMs are configured. Also, I asked my sales rep if the Lithium package includes a battery disconnect switch. He says, "yes, inside the trailer".

It's my belief that, in 5-10 years, the cost of li-ion batteries will be much lower as they become the norm rather than high end option. Supply will bring the price down. Current prices reflect, somewhat, the novelty of the more efficient lithium battery.

Oh, Boy . . . . you must be getting excited! Just a few days till pickup. When you take delivery, please share the details of the Li-ion setup . . . . and interior photos. I'm anxious to see a 2021 model as we will be picking ours up December 7. I wish Oliver would update the photos on their website . . . . . . .

My mouth is watering. We have a cast iron dutch oven for campfire cooking, but haven't had a chance to try it yet. Can't have a campfire at our house during fire season and haven't been camping ☹️ Some day, though . . . . . .

Maybe our paths will cross . . . . will be on the lookout for you 😎

Thanks! Did the northern route take you through Dodge City? I ask, because my dad lived there as a young boy. Have always wanted to visit and see if we can find his home. Glad to hear there's another Oliver in Oregon 😄

Can someone with the twin bed optional basement access door tell me the size of the opening? Also, am I correct to assume a potable water hose and pressure regulator come with the trailer? Any other accessories? Thanks

What route did you take to Tennessee? I-40? Our delivery is December 7. We are hoping to go through Reno, via Hwy 395 from Redding, then hit I-40 south of Las Vegas. We'll be driving our tow vehicle - an F-350 4wd crew cab, so the trip out should be fine. We'd like to come home the same route, knowing if we encounter bad weather, we can just wait it out. Wintery weather that time of year shouldn't last too long and we have all the time we want coming home. Selling our motor home Monday, so we'll be RV "homeless" for 3 months ☹️ an during some of the best camping weather in the PNW. Getting excited to pickup our Oliver!!!!

Thanks! . . . . . that's what we are doing.

I agree . . . . the Demonic fridges

I just wonder . . . . with the double fiberglass hull and insulation, if the signal will pass through the trailer wall.

We have a 1up rack and hate to give it up. So, we are hoping it will fit between the pickup and the trailer using a dual receiver adapter. We are not getting the aluminum storage basket.

Will your current set up (in the back of the pickup) work when you are inside the Ollie?

Has anyone used the cell phone booster with a cellular wifi receiver?; ours is Mifi. I'm hoping it will work Or would the Wifi booster be a better solution for the Mifi?