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  • Do you own an Oliver Travel Trailer, other travel trailer or none?
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  • Year
    2021
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    Oliver
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    Legacy Elite
  • Floor Plan
    Standard Floor Plan
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    homebuilt teardrop

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  1. I have been looking for an alternative to the original Oliver box that likes to mash my bumper - my fault as I turned to sharp. This just might be it. Looks good.
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  3. Well, I am almost afraid to take my trailer out. I did cancel the last trip because of issues with the trailer on the prior trip. Still have not resolved multiple issues. It has been one consistent problem, usually minor, but annoying. Tired of the drawers not staying closed, and ripping out wood as they fall out, city water connection failure causing leaks, continued electrical issues and no schematic to help trace potential problems-no power to water pump and inverter not functioning - does not power up, rear Oliver light having intermittent power/lighting - flashing on and off while driving, shower hose kinking and too short causing restriction of water flow, what feels like poor insulation - too cold and too hot inside and more. My traveling companion, my girlfriend, wants me to sell it. She has been on three trips, and is fed up.
  4. Interesting discussion. I have a similar, but not the same? problem with a 2021 Legacy I (single axle). I was doing everything just fine when my water pump switch would not light when turned on - no power for the water pump. Yes, it was working fine. A few hours later, there was no power to the inverter? - the inverter would not function. Electrically, I was dead if no shore power. Shore power worked fine. I will attempt the hard reboot and see what happens. Not sure about the water pump issue. It shouldn't be wired from the inverter, but then where is a schematic to verify? As far as water, my female hose connection, the one on the trailer, has failed. The rotating, swivel connection is leaking profusely. I will need to remove the fitting/hose connection and replace it. So I had no water unless I didn't mind sending a steady stream of water into the ground at the campsite, and boondocking was not working well as the water pump was not working. John
  5. Got a call from Oliver yesterday. There are also 15 and 20 pound latches. The drawer by itself is 7 pounds (I weighed it today), so just a few items in the drawer puts it over 10 pounds. Oliver said that there are issues with the drawer latches allowing the drawers to open. They are looking into the problem. John
  6. I was at the museum before today - Thursday? of this week. It was interesting - I mentioned to my daughter in a phone call I think that there are many museums where hobbyists started a museum to make their hobby a 501c3 - There was nothing that I would consider special - the usual WWI and II vehicles, with a few later vintage VietNam and mid-east vehicles. A friend collects similar vehicles. He has about 30 in his yard/storage building. Same vehicles. If you have a few extra hours and are driving along I80, and like such stuff, it is worth the stop. In Boulder Wy tonight, on my way to several days in Grand Tetons and Yellowstone. If you want a Harvest Host spot, and like whiskey (or just a distillery) stop by Pine Bluffs Distilling in Pine Bluffs, WY. They have plenty of space - as many people as can fit - they list 10 spots, but they could hold 20 or more and still have space. Friendly, family run business. 14 year old daughter was washing glasses and supporting mom the bartender.
  7. And I am 6' tall. Sit on the toilet when I take a shower, but I have replaced the provided hose with one that works. The provided hose is a ....... It is plastic, and kinks when pulled out far enought to use as a shower hose. I replaced it with a solid wall hose, stainless steel mesh, added a few inches (8) and it works fine. Oliver is being responsive to problems and issues. There are many, but we need to let corporate know what they are so the problems can be fixed. If LEII and solo, I would get one twin bed and use the other as a sofa. I can stand up easily within the main trailer.
  8. I am on a cross country trip, California to Maine and back - right now a 3 hour drive from Yellowstone/Grand Teton where I will be spending a week. I am towing an LEI - single axle - with a 2014 Tacoma, 4x4, heavy suspension/chassis, V6. I would not have enjoyed towing the larger LEII, if I could have done it. I feel comfortable with the Tacoma and LEI, but I am at the limit, I think. Did you know that Nebraska is not flat across I80? I am solo, a new widower. The LEI is doing fine for me on its first real trip. Have had a few problems, and honestly, am not overly impressed with the Oliver detail "finish" work. But having the rear dinette permanently made up as a bed, with about one-third used as clothes storage - I have too much stuff with me - has been fine. The counter top is small. I use the smaller dinette as a catchall for work (I am sort of working while traveling), makes food prep a bit of an experience, and with lots of rain in the northeast, doing so outside was not great. The motorized awning closes at the slightest wisp of a breeze automatically, so while under it in the rain, it likes to close. I would prefer a manual awning. I am able to cruise at about 70 mph, or so, if not too uphill. Getting about 12 mpg. Without towing, I am at 17mpg. I have 160,000 miles on the truck, also paid for, which is nice. But I will be looking at a new tow vehicle when I return. The weight of even the LEI is too much for the Tacoma, I feel. Of course I probably need to replace the shocks anyway, buy they have weakened while on the trip. The new Olivers are expensive, and with a new tow vehicle at $60,000+, I am wondering about the total cost. Maybe a used trailer would be more reasonable, but still the weight would suggest a new tow vehicle. I am looking at the Ford F150 hybrid, or possibly a used landcruiser. I plan on regular trips, so the Tacoma probably needs to be replaced. I have used zero oil on the trip, changed oil in Maine and will again next week. Always serviced with full synthetic changed at 5-6,000 miles, Mobil 1 or Castrol. Usually change it myself. Regular anticipated maintenance/wear on Tacoma. I find that I need to stop at 150-200 miles anyway, so getting gas at that range is no problem. I try to not let the tank go below 1/4. I would not have tried the LEII with the Tacoma, and find that the LEI is the limit. Oliver is a heavy trailer. I also find solo with the LEI is fine, but I would not want to have a guest over for the evening. John
  9. I just came from 2 weeks in Maine. Not sure about winters, but I fell in love with the state - Lubec was exceptional - as beautiful as Acadia, or more so, and no people, not commercial (yet). There are a few private campgrounds that had open spaces, and were quite enjoyable - Sunset View was one. Will be back. I went to an event at Thomas Beach - okay, but not my first choice. A bit different than the southern California coast where I live, but the cool summer water allowed for similar sea grasses and fish. John
  10. Thanks Mike, That is what I was looking for - I will find a more resistant pull for the middle drawer. Perfect answer. John
  11. And now the bottom drawer guides/glides have ripped out of their mount. When I opened the bottom drawer this evening, it fell into my hands. The left drawer glide remained attached to the "wood" that it was mounted to, but the "wood" fractured and pulled out. I will need to figure out a way to replace the wood so I can mount the drawer glide to it. I have been told that the problems with the Oliver are the same as with any RV - the appliances are the point of failure. BS. I have had no issues with the appliances, but the Oliver Corporate choices that have been made, the workmanship and the materials chosen for use, such as a sheet of veneer, 1/16" sheet of birch into which to mount the drawer glides, is rather disappointing. The road along I80 did not help, as it is extremely rough at 70 mph. I am exceptionally disappointed at the choices Oliver made and the workmanship that has been shown. There is no way this should have made it through the manufacturing process to use this light wood on which to mount the drawers. The drawer did not come loose, it did not fall out, but was held in place by the latch. When I pulled it open, the drawer glide had ripped out a piece of the wood to which it was mounted. Not sure how it did that, but it did. Multiple similar issues with other items - the choice of materials, such as a faucet hose that is plastic, allowing it to kink when there is a choice to use a stainless steel mesh hose that will not kink. Does not make sense to me to use obviously cheap, cost saving materials when we are supposed to have purchased a "luxury" trailer, as the advertising and sales people claim. My Coleman tent trailer didn't have as many similar issues. Frustrated this evening. John
  12. I have the Elite I. Middle drawer is the largest drawer. It won't remain shut while driving. Is there a more secure locking system available? I have been traveling for 5 weeks. No real issues until 2 weeks into the trip I found the drawer had not only come open and had fallen onto the floor, but it had ripped loose the drawer slides from their "mounts" (#6 x 1/2" wood screws, two per slide). There isn't much wood thickness for the slide screws to purchase, but I used 4 screws per slide. The next day when the drawer fell out, the slides remained in place. I now use duct tape to keep the drawer in place while driving until I figure out how to keep the drawer locks functioning, or find decent drawer locks. I can feel the difference in the drawer locks - the 2 smaller drawers have a more secure lock when I push them in as compared to the middle drawer. It may have weakened, but not sure how? I don't have it overloaded, I think. LIghtweight pot and pan, miscellaneous stuff, a bottle or two, dishwashing liquid. Otherwise, no issues with the little Oliver, although I am anticipating door hinges to begin failing. Bathroom door has become somewhat tweaked. Joh
  13. Well, I am in the middle of my 7 week trek from California to Maine and back. I attached the inverter to a larger piece of marine grade plywood and used velcro-type fastener to attach this board to the inside of the seat enclosure. I have lost a drawer that won't stay closed - duct tape works well, but the inverter has remained affixed to its mount. No issues. John
  14. My mom used gasoline or paint thinner when we got home from the beach (1959-60), pre offshore drilling days along souther california beaches. Today I would use mineral spirits. Acetone is highly flammable.
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