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Thanks all for your input. Based on the inpurt, I am going to purchase a Garmin RV GPS sometime before next spring. I am going to call Garmin to see if the 890 is going to be updated/replaced soon. Richard

Garmin makes GPS specifically for RV traveling, i.e. the RV 1090, RV 890 and RV 780. Garmin claims that when you program the unit to indicated you are pulling a travel trailer (or have a RV) they will only show roads that are ok for RV traveling. These units also include "Ultimate Campgrounds" software that has a number of campgrounds listed on it across the U.S. (and Canada I think) I presently have a standard GPS in my vehicle and trying to decide if it is worth buying one of these RV GPS for my future touring across the U.S. and Canada. Does anyone use these GPS and what do you think of them? Are these RV GPS are a good investment? Thanks Richard

i agree with SeaDawg on the point that you should go to see each of the two Oliver trailers yourself (if you have not already done so) and decide which one fits your needs best. It is best to see each trailer in person and not just look at pictures. Oliver sales people can set up with existing Oliver owner's in your area for you to visit.

We have the Elite II with all the options you listed except we have the 4-6V AGM batteries (which are heavier than the lithium batteries). We also have a heavy Thule bike rack for our fiberglass bikes. I weighed my Elite II (on a certified truck scale), with all the kitchen pots and pans, silverwear and dishes on board. No clothes or groceries or water were in the tanks. Total Oliver weight = 5760 lbs. I would go for the Elite II for the following reasons: 1. If you like to cook and want to have adequate food storage, you need the pantry and the extra Kitchen cabinet drawers. 2. Room to carry tools for the bike (and the Oliver). 3. If you have a second person traveling with you, the extra room is preferred. 4. If you are tall, the Elite II has more head room.

Ghostrider10-32 Is it possible to modify your garage opening and install a new garage door to give you the height you need to get an Elite II inside?

I would suggest you call Oliver Service, give them your hull number and ask your questions. They are good in helping. Even better open a service ticket and ask your questions that way. Usually get a faster responce this way.

Kevin: In addition to input from this forum, I would call the battery manufacture and ask them your questions, as they carry your battery warranty. (Don't put your batteries directly on a concrete floor, use wood in between.)

Being a retired engineer that worked at public wastewater treatment facilities, I would not dump either coconut cor or the peat moss from the Nature's Head Toilet into your home toilet. If you have a compost pile at home, after the Nature's Head compost has had its time to compost, add it to that pile. The pee bottle can be emptied into the home toilet with no problem. I would suggest you go to the Oliver University forum and read the Nature's Head Compost Toilet Manual. Some of the answers to your questions can be found there.

Stephanie and Dudley Did you check the Thule Bike Racks? They have ones for 1-1/2" receivers.

We really like our Nature Head compost toilet in our Oliver. My wife and I have never had a problem with urine going into the urine tank, athough I do sit down to make sure it goes into the correct spot. Yes the compost toilet does set several inches higher than the regular toilet. I bought a "Squatty Potty folding Bamboo toilet stool" so when we sit down our feet are placed on the stool for better comfort. I espically like not having to deal with empting the black water waste tank and not having to use fresh water in the regular toilet.

You will enjoy your Oliver. The solar is the way to go as mentioned in the above posts. Plus the solar keeps my AGM batteries charged during the winter months when my Ollie has gone to sleep.

I agree with JD in the above post. I took my trailer to a certified scale when I was ready to travel and after loading all my gear in the trailer (no water in tanks or groceries) I returned to the certified scale and and my hitch weight was 480 pounds. very little increase

I have the 2" ball with a Andersen WDH and pull it with my 1500 RAM rebel. No problems what so ever. I think the large ball is overkill and no necessary (unless you have other trailers with the larger ball).

For work that takes more than 1 day, I am guessing that people find a motel for the night. Then if you get the Ollie back in the afternoon, can you stay another night at the Oliver CG? I guess I could ask Service that question, but maybe someone has already experienced that situation.

I want to restate that I love my Ollie. Out of the 5 campers I have owned over the years, this is hands down the best. I would not trade it for a different trailer manufactured in the US (or anywhere else for that matter). Yes I do not like the noisy AC unit but I have lived with it as it does work and does the intended purpose. I like that the Dometic controls which control both the AC and the furnace. I have not really camped in the deep south US so have not had to use the AC at night. Camping up North, I just use the AC in the late afternoon to cool down the trailer and then turn it off when going to sleep and use my fans. Works for me. Mossemi - Looks like you were kidding about selling your Ollie. Stay on the forum (not Facebook) as we like you ideas and opinions!

I love my Oliver. I wish it was possible to change out the standard microwave for the convection oven, but service told me that was not possible as the size of the hole in the fiberglass is different. I wish that Oliver would look into an offer a AC unit that is not so noisy? Has/is Oliver looked into this possibility of a quiter AC unit?

Yes the Pellandent gasket is pricey but you will only hopefully be doing it once. Install is quick. After all the Ollie is pricey. Why compromise?

I like the idea of the EZ gutters but concerned about loosing access to be able to recaulk the top of the windows. Comments please.

John - Unbelieveable picture with the June bugs. Where is that located and remind me not to go there at that time.

topgun2: What is that wye bracket coming out of the storage bin. It must be something other than to hang your trash bags on.

I am just strating to research upgrading from AGM's to Lithiums batteries and have been following the various forum posts the last few months. Question: Is it necessary when making the LItuium upgrade, to install a new DC to DC charger if you are not depending on the TV to be charging the lithiums while traveling?

I also used both Meguirs products on my newly purchased used Olliver this spirng. I found that the 67 One Step Comppound took off the water spot markings easier than 2 other non-Meguiars products I tried. I used the Meguiar's Cleaner Wax this spring after the 67. This fall I used the Meguiars Flagship Premium Marine Wax. The Premium Marine Wax was a lot easier to apply than the Cleaner Wax and appeared to leave a far superior finish than the Cleaner Wax. Having owned a few boats in the past, these Meguiars products are a lot better than any of the other waxes I used in the past.

I just replaced mine with black. I ordered 18 feet (as recommended in a past post) which was enought to do the 3 large windows and the bathroom window, with a little left over, but not enough to also do the back window which already had a black gasket. If you want to do all the windows including the back window, I think you should order around 21 feet. You should take your own measurements to confirm the length though. The black looks really good, a lot better than the white.

Spike - I started this spring using the Tire Tracker brand TPMS system. I ordered 2 extra sensors for the spare tire on the Ollie and the spare tire on my TV. The system works great and I have not needed to use the reapeater which came with the system. You can order extra sensors for your TV as well as the Ollie and the display system will show all of them.

Has anyone installed the BMPro LP Tank Smartsense sensor and how has it worked out for you? Any recommendations on alternate measurement devices? Thanks Richard