About a year ago we started looking a trailer trailers. It became obvious that the wood framed trailers are pretty much junk. If I buy something I want it to last many years. This is why I started looking at Airstreams. Air streams are not with out their flaws, but they are not junk.
I happened across an add for Oliver a month ago, and the thought that it was interesting. I really like the 23-25 twin beed setup of Airstream and I saw Oliver had a similar setup with the 23ft.
I have done a few searches, but have had problems gathering the info. I am sure some thread has already covered this in depth, but haven’t found it. I have some questions:
What are the pros/cons of Oliver vs Airstream? (I know a broad subject.)
I was wondering about the durability of the shell and the ability to get the shell repaired? Also Major vs minor repairs to shell?
Airstream has guards all around the front end to protect the alumiinim body and glass. Any problems with the Oliver in this aspect?
What is the the longevity of Oliver? (20year old Airstream is still young)
Does the shell degrade with longterm exposure to the environment, ie weather, UV,...?
Does the shell have seems that need to be sealed, if so how often?
People put lift kits on the Airstreams because they sit soo low, Does Oliver need this or is a lift kit available?
The Airstream has steel frames that are prone to rust if care is not taken with them. I Oliver use aluminum which can corrode and can be prone to repetitive stress fractures. Are there any precautions/worries that you need to worry about with the frame of the Oliver?
I know this is a bunch of questions. Sorry.
