Ralph Mawyer

Maybe both? I know Mike's 2016 has a panel that is velcro attached cover an access area across from the stovetop.

The interiors do present somewhat of a conflict, particularly given a factory visit isn’t a day trip like Casita factory was. The ultra has functional appeal, but not a fan of what looks like smooth vinyl. Is fiber granite heavier or just has a granite look? The 2021 option may be moot unless I decide within the next week to get on the list and hope for a cancellation slot that gets me delivery by the second week of July, for a planned trip to Colorado. July build process starts in mid-late April with paperwork etc. if I can’t hit that date, no real urgency Biggest issue is the Casita works for me solo and is an easier tow, but at 6’3” the Oliver has much more space and if we get back to more couple trips, wife still works, the twin beds, etc, does make it more comfortable...and they do look awesome 🙂

Thanks, after slicing and dicing the options and selling price for a 2021 vs 2022 it really looks like all they have done is standardize options to simplify the production line. I can live without the awning upgrade and am still ambivalent about waiting for the axle, but assuming one is looking for the same options when comparing each year the price is very close. I really thought I wanted the composting toilet and Truma water heater, but the more I read and try to be realistic about our use I’m revisiting those selections. There is something to be said for maxing options for resale, but conversely most items like toilet, water heater and AGM to Lithium batteries can be upgraded downstream. The axle, not so much, unless you’re Seadawg or a few others who can do anything. 🙂 The battery decision is the hardest, given the price point of lithium and not being able to lock-in the new vendor for a 2021 build, though likely it would be Lithionics. If not upgrading to the above items the configuration is pretty much like our Casita with more room and upgraded construction. More room being the key aspect of upgrading, for a lot more dollars. Mike @Fair Oaks will be showing us their Elite II today, which we really appreciate. Nice having a forum moderator in our back yard. 🙂

Still drum brakes, but with no brake adjustment and with sealed bearings from what I can tell. https://www.amazon.com/Dexter-NEV-R-Adjust-Electric-Brake-Kit-Left/dp/B07MLXNBT2 That is the most significant change, just wondering if worth waiting for given a chance for an early delivery. Foregoing that and the upgrade to the Powered Pro curbside awning as standard, seem to account for about $3000 savings for my configuration of a 2021 vs 2022. Which makes sense from a cost standpoint. I don't really care about the awning upgrade, so really comes down to how big an improvement the axle is and if they will commit to the new vendor for the lithium package, if I go that way as that's a $4000 different over the AGM package. (Still not sure if this is the best category to be posting in, but none of the others seem to fit for new owner configuration questions.)

[MODERATOR - Please move thread to General, better fit... TxTortoise] If I had the opportunity to get a 2021 build before they move to 2022 in Oct, would you do it? it looks like the only major functional difference is the self-lubricating axles. The 2022 price increase is pretty much adding past options as standard equipment to simplify production. Will compare build sheets shortly, but thought I’d ask, in case I was missing some nuances.