Ray and Susan Huff

So the light in the "far back" of the basement isn't standard? Might have to utilize our battery LED stick on puck lights . . . . . unless I can talk our grandson into wiring something up. . . . . . he's an electronic fiend 😀

Is this a Kitty Litter tray?

You get a lot of storage and basement access with the elevated twins, but I'm not willing to give up the headspace.

I just subscribed to a year's premium. It does work on my laptop, from the cloud, so you'd need to have Internet connectivity. I find it much easier to do things from the laptop . . . . and I am addicted to spreadsheets 😀 Anyway, I'm anxious to play with it a bit . . . . . especially do some trip planning for our cross-country trek to pick up our new Oliver in February, 2021.

Thanks, John. What about the new EU2200iS. It has an RV plug, so no adapter needed and a 12v socket. It weighs 20# less than the 2400w and the panel has been moved from the side to the end. Would this be comparable? We are ordering our Oliver with the soft-start for the AC. We are also ordering the Solar pkg with 4 AGM batteries We mainly need the generator for using higher wattage appliances when camping off grid.

Premium membership is only $36/year - around the price of 3 or 4 paper maps. Might have to consider this.

Yamaha model recommendation similar to Honda EU2200i ?

I know the feeling . . . . . 😀

And there is always Greater Idaho https://kpic.com/news/local/move-oregons-border-plans-march-rally-in-roseburg-on-douglas-county-joining-idaho

I think you probably have to register in the state where you have a driver's license. You need to move to Oregon!! . . . . . well, on second thought . . . . . not the best choice right now 😷

What colors are your side decals? Was 4 days enough time to "shakedown" sufficiently?

Why is the CO detector function redundant? Is there another CO detector in another location?

Did anyone with a Honda EU2200i get this recall? Apparently this isn't the first such recall. Doesn't give me a "warm fuzzy feeling" about purchasing one.

Have you had a chance to try these yet? Is the fabric noisy? Cost for a pair?

So you have towed in snow? Our Oliver delivery is scheduled for early February 2021. We will be traveling to Hohenwald from the Pacific Northwest. Hoping to take I-40 on the trip out since we will be driving a 1-ton F350 4wd, so snow won't be that much of an issue. On the return, we want to avoid Dallas-Ft Worth area and are willing to wait out any snow events. Is towing the Oliver in non-extreme snow conditions advisable?

We are ordering the access door and I'm sure will find numerous uses for it: Laundry hamper, bottled water access from inside, shoes, more TBD!

You think the graphics are changing from what is currently shown on the website? I hope they post 2021 photos soon. Currently waiting for decal color samples so I can make a choice. I asked, and the pinstripe swoosh is still an option. I would like to have the older "Oliver Legacy Elite II" logo - the one that is all one line and smaller lettering like this pic from the Oliver site:

Done!

Maybe the Oliver should come with an umbrella? 😀

My thoughts: Windows: our current RV has frameless awning windows, which look "really cool" and can be used when it's raining. However, they do not ventilate as well as sliding windows which is crucial to control humidity inside the trailer. I asked Oliver how the progress was going on offering awning windows. Seems the problem is getting awning windows that will work with the double hull construction. Ducted AC: we have this in our van and it is still noisy. We use ours, only when necessary, to cool the interior before bedtime. We turn it on and go outside until it cools enough to sleep. Once the cabin is cooled down, you can use the fan on a low speed, which is much quieter. I expect the Oliver's insulation will help as well. Fridge: There is nothing "fine" about absorption fridges; Compressor type would only work for us if we had shore power all the time. Not many choices with RV fridges, so we make do. There are tricks and suggestions to make them function better. Oven: we are opting for no microwave. The additional storage area will be more useful, and I can learn to live without a microwave. We had an oven in a 5th-wheel - probably used it 2 times. We have a Breville Mini-Smart toaster oven that we will carry for longer trips. The nice thing is, it can be set up outside so you don't heat up the trailer. It will require 120v or generator to operate. Truma: we have a Truma Comfort Plus in our current RV, which is nice, but has it's downside - mainly the lack of availability of service centers that can perform warranty work. We don't have experience with the Combi, but I would be hesitant to put "all my eggs in one basket", so to speak. Until we have an Oliver of our own, I can't add anything to the list, other than it would be nice if the areas under the beds and dinette were more useful for storage.

So, the standard lock is metal both inside and out? I like the idea of buying one and trying it, but having the option to go back to the standard latch if desired.

With Covid-19, finding a campground is more of a challenge, as campground availability changes daily. I find it's best to call USFS/BLM for the most current public campground status. We use FS/BLM maps (interagency maps with both agency boundries, campgrounds, roads, etc ) extensively in Oregon, since a big portion of the state is Federal land. USFS Maps BLM Maps. These are not free, but worth the $$$ since they show GPS coordinates and topography; The GPS grid has helped us get "unlost" numerous times. These roads generally wander, so it is easy to lose you bearings, thus a compass is also a good thing to have. Most FS areas also have free MVUMs (Motor Vehicle Use Maps) - paper and often in PDF for download; I don't believe they are compatible with mapping apps. These show more road detail than what you get on USFS maps. I don't believe BLM has these or if BLM roads are designated. It can get confusing when an area has both as the road numbering systems for these agencies is not standardized. Still, calling a local field office is the best way get current information - open/closed campgrounds, facilities, water availability, road conditions, weather, dispersed camping regulations, fire restrictions, etc. I have found that district offices are always willing to help. Bottom line: we never go exploring without taking along some sort of paper map

I'm gradually narrowing down which options to include on our 2021 Elite II. I looked online at reviews of the RVLock Electronic lock that comes as an option. It appears to be well made, but I see a lot of comments about the inside of the lock being plastic and feeling flimsy. I don't know why they made the exterior and inner parts metal and used plastic for the interior panel. For those with the electronic lock option, do you think the inside latch flexes and feels as if it could break? For those with the standard lock: is the inside mechanism metal and thus more sturdy. The latch on our current RV is all metal and is holding up well. The convenience of the electronic lock is attractive, but we are attempting to keep our Oliver simple, with minimal electronic components. I'm fine with only keys, although the light up key pad would be nice sometimes. I guess a little LED light on the key chain would do the same ☺️