Mike and Carol

We have the mirrored doors and like them a lot. Mike

I carry several 2' lengths of 2X6 in the bed of the truck. They work well for quick leveling. We recently bought some of the yellow Camco legos and have started using them, especially if we're going to be stationary for a while. I still carry the 2X6's because they can come in handy for other tasks. Mike

Glad to hear you're out breaking in your Ollie! We've had good luck with military RV parks. Most are very nice and the price is reasonable. Enjoy NOLA - Mike

I'm 5'11" and the twin is fine. We sleep with our heads at the nightstand. As far as mattress comfort, ours is plenty comfortable. We got the 6" optional mattress and have a 2" foam topper (from COSTCO), same topper we use at home. Agree with Bill on trying to find one to see in person. Mike

John, a Kel-Tec wouldn't be a problem, it's not something that would get frequent use. I've been considering a Judge or Governer with their flexibility on types of ammunition that could be used depending on where we are and what we're doing. Mike

John, nice install and write up. Guns aren't everyone's cup of tea but good insurance when camping "out there". After 40 years in the Army I've had plenty exposure to weapons. But, I still don't have anything for the trailer, something easy to handle but that still packs a punch. Mike

Tom and Karen, welcome to the group! Mike

Good idea, John. I use the jack bubble for a quick estimation of level when setting up. Final leveling is done with a 12" level at various spots, inside and out. After final leveling I readjust the bubble level. Mike

Sweet Crude Travel Center - sounds inviting! At least you got a good meal and good nights sleep. We like to stay a Cracker Barrel's. Also good food, but quiet. I'm sure there aren't many up there! Mike

We're happy with the standard furnace. It was the only option when we ordered. It's pretty quiet and warms things up fast. Mike

When looking for campgrounds I generally look for COE spots first. With the geezer pass the prices are great, often under $10/night. Some have FHU, a lot have water and electricity. Usually off the beaten path, quiet and peaceful. Mike

Frank, welcome. It's a good story and I'd stick with it too. Used trailers do pop up every now and then. Let Anita or Heather in sales know you're interested, sometimes they are the first to know if someone is selling. Good luck! Mike

This is certainly a true statement! We've had a few issues and every one was addressed quickly and to our complete satisfaction. Mike

David and Gail, good list of options, you won't be disappointed with your new Elite II or with the Oliver company. We got pretty much the same options, expect for those that weren't available when we ordered in 2015 (Dexter, tankless hot water, rear view camera). We did not get the wifi booster either because wifi at campgrounds is usually saturated and even if it is boosted will still be frustrating. We use our phones as hotspots with the cell booster and have been happy (we've even streamed NBA games with good results). Agree with Bill on other extras. The port for the propane is handy. Extra hooks are good, or you can go with on command hooks (we have several). We also added 110v outlets near the beds and one in the closet for a hand vac that we keep plugged in. We have a USB outlet on the nightstand to charge our phones at night. We sure enjoyed camping at Table Rock State Park last year! Mike

Hull #135, with the same issue as #178, is operational. Ryan at Blue Sky was good to work with. Oliver uses pretty heavy duty wires (good thing) going into the controller. Because of the way the controller mounts in the box these thick wires are required to bend 180 degrees in about an inch putting excess pressure on the circuit board. Ryan asked me to mail him my controller, they repaired and tested it and sent it right back. Like George, I made a 90 degree bend in each of the four spade connectors which relieved the pressure. All is well. I've learned a great deal about this controller from both the manual and the videos on the Blue Sky web site. Some explanatory pictures: Above is my controller before I disconnected it. I have removed the 4 screws holding it in the box and flipped it over. The four wires (2 red, 2 black) are straight in this picture, but to reinstall it the wires are bent 180 degrees as the controller is flipped over into the box. This is under the driver side bed. The above picture is one that Ryan sent showing the 90 degree bend that relieves the pressure. The above is another picture Ryan sent me showing the connections with the bent spades. Once this was done there was no pressure on the circuit board when putting it back into the box. Thanks to Ryan at Blue Sky and all the folks that posted on this thread. Let the learning continue! Mike

Ed and Marsha, happy Oliversary! We just went over a year last month and are also happy campers. Mike

We've added a lot of miles since this TV relocation, including some off-road miles in the desert at Quartzsite. It makes making the bed easier and prevents any head knocking on the TV when in bed. I'm planning on installing a SiriusXM receiver soon. I think there is room in the area where the Furrion is for the radio. The display can be mounted next to the Furrion. I think the small satellite antenna could be mounted on top of the "Oliver" in the back, routing the wire behind the "Oliver" light, through the overheads to where the Furrion is. I like clean installations and don't want to cause any leak possibilities. I need to check to see what kind of inputs are left on the back of the Furrion. This would allow us to listen to our favorite music stations, news and sports when we're out there away from civilization. The monthly subscription is a fraction of what satellite TV is. Mike

We stayed at Trace State Park just outside of Tupelo on our way to the rally. We had a nice lakeside side, except the lake was drained. We were going to drive by your house and honk but since you were in Utah we just went to Walmart instead! Mike

Applying graphics is not difficult. As you can see in John's photo's above all you really have to do is to ensure it's straight and then slowly apply. I did my nose graphic at Land Between the Lakes: Other ideas: hull number. This actually causes some confusion. Folks see "Lone Star Oliver" and think it is made in Texas. We have to explain it's made in Tennessee and then a conversation develops. I guess it is a good conversation starter.... You can always tell folks who you are and where you're from: There are lots of great ideas out there. I like seeing all the unique Olivers. Mike

Oliver pays for a night at a local campground. Recommend planning on two nights - even if there are no issues it's good to have a full day to check out all the features. We didn't get to the campground until late afternoon. We did do some checking out, but had to have time for a nice dinner and celebratory glass of wine! Mike

Karen, I'm sorry your Oliver experience has been disappointing. I hope Jason and his guys can get some resolution for your problems. Mike

We had our star logo designed by a local artist/graphic designer here in Boerne, TX. She gave us a digital file and we had it and our custom lettering printed at a print shop in San Antonio. I put everything on the trailer myself. Mike

We use two apps: Allstays and Ultimate US Public Campgrounds. We tend to look for state parks, county parks, and COE parks. Many have FHU. Some of the nicest campgrounds we've stayed at were state parks. We stay at commercial RV parks when there's nothing else. Once we find some possibilities we check RV Park Reviews to see ratings. Mike

John, we experienced a few of the same issues when we picked up last year. Had an issue with light switches the first few days but the problem resolved itself after a week or so - I didn't do anything. Not sure what that was all about. I never liked the position of the TV and did move it to the center above the nightstand about 6 months ago. Now, it folds back flat when not in use and is no longer in the way. When I moved it and installed an HDMI splitter I discovered the unorganized pile of wiring on either side of the back overhead. Seems like it would take little effort to bundle and organize wiring during installation. My cell booster showed two green lights and two red lights for months, indicating feedback. While we were at the rally, Jason and Justin moved the inside antenna toward the wall and then we put a piece of metal backed insulation in the upper storage under the rubber mat and we haven't had any problems since. My solar wasn't working because of the way the controller was installed. I removed the controller and sent it to Blue Sky, they repaired and sent it back with instructions on re-installation. My black tank vent connection to the black tank was not secure, it was fixed locally a few months ago at Oliver's expense. I would say these were all minor annoyances and haven't detracted from our travels. We've got about 20K miles under our belts the last 12 months with well over 100 nights of good sleep. I've had great cooperation and assistance from Tommy and Jason on anything I contacted them with. There are two other issues that are brewing. The Dexter EZ flex wasn't available when we ordered so we have the standard suspension. It's getting pretty creaky and I'm planning on replacing it in the next year. Also, my Andersen hitch has become noisy as the ball now "ratchets" instead of quietly sliding. I contacted Sage at Andersen and they are sending me a new lining and some lube. It seems that they are now using a new lining material that solves the problem. There have been other maintenance issues that have come up that forced me to become more familiar with my Oliver. I had an issue with one of the back jacks that made me get out the supplied wrench to resolve. I had a blockage in the black tank knife valve that I removed, cleaned, lubed and reinstalled. My water pump quit working on a trip last year - the two wires that connect to the pump had worked themselves lose so I crimped the connectors a bit for a tighter fit. As we rack up the miles our Oliver is really becoming our second home. We've had some issues, but the good news is that they are not things that affect longevity and if Oliver needs to get involved they willingly do so. Count us a very happy Oliver owners! Mike

I noticed today the side menu is gone. I'm using the top menu. Speed on my iPad is good, I'm traveling using my iPhone as a hotspot. Mike