Mike and Carol

Jason, thanks for putting this together. While some of the experienced campers already have this knowledge there are a lot of folks that will find this very useful. It would be nice to have an information archive on the forums or Oliver web page that information like this could reside. Maybe in the Tech Bulletin area? Mike

There are basic forum etiquette rules that most forums follow and enforce. Mostly common sense - don't constantly highjack threads, don't post extraneous information, don't consider your opinion or preferences as the only way, don't engage in personal attacks, leave politics and religion at the door. Let's get back to the business of exchanging information, assisting and encouraging each other and enjoying the Oliver experience. Mike

Our vents are good and we drain with the stoppers out. It's just because the tank is so flat, not much pressure. Since you don't have to worry about a black tank, you could just leave the gray open if you're in an area that allows that. I can think of a few things I could carry in the rear bumper if I didn't have to carry my big slinky.

Agree. We don't usually delete posts, but I just did. This is Canoe12's thread on his pick up experience, let's get back on topic. Mike

John, my only input is that the gray tank seems to drain fairly slow, even with the large diameter hose. I'm sure a 1" hose would work, might just take a little longer. May not be an issue for you, especially since you won't be using your black tank. You won't have to worry about the bulk of the large hose. Mike

Good luck! It's a fun experience. Also looking forward to pictures - Mike

Looks like a nice little vac. We got the small hand held Dyson that we keep plugged in an optional 110V outlet we had installed in the closet. It's good for quick clean ups and is always charged. Mike

That would be a pretty sweet combination that would pass me in my Ram doing my usual 62mph! Mike

Kayrae51, your graphics idea sounds like fun. An Oliver is a blank canvas for each owner to personalize. Whether it's left blank or not, you can still tell it's an Oliver! Mike

Jason, thanks for the great work on the forum! We'll see you at the Rally. Mike

Stan, it wasn't us but we will be in Leavenworth next month for my nieces wedding. Mike

Looks like fun!

Stan and Linda, it was great meeting you at West Point last fall. Glad to hear you had a great trip home. Hope to meet you on the road sometime. Mike

L&P, nice looking trailer! I know it will serve you well wherever your travels take you. Hope to see you out on the road - Mike

Congratulations! Great looking trailer. Hope to meet you out on the road - Mike

When we built our home we chose a quality custom builder with a great reputation. Before we took possession we did a walk through with him and found a number of things that needed to be addressed. After we moved in, there were other issues that we found. In all cases he took care of the deficiencies. He lived up to his reputation. When we picked up our trailer we found a few issues during our orientation with Tommy. Once we had a few weeks and months of camping we found some more issues. In all cases Oliver has taken care of the deficiencies. One last item is scheduled to be addressed while we're at the Rally. To me, Oliver has lived up to their reputation of building the best fiberglass trailer on the market and standing behind their product. I think it is unrealistic to expect every trailer to be perfect. I do think it is realistic to trust Oliver to correct deficiencies. In our case, they paid for our extra night at Fall Hollow B&B, mailed replacement parts to our home and paid a local RV repair facility to work on our trailer. Never any disputes. I don't know the inner workings of the Oliver factory, but I do think a dedicated QC person with authority and clout could prevent some of the issues we're seeing. But, considering that they've only built a couple hundred trailers I think they're doing pretty well. Mike

Yvonne, when I was looking to convert my Weber Q1000 I found how-to threads over on FiberglassRV and several how-to videos (with parts required) on YouTube. I was able to use the YouTube video as my guide in the conversion, which was very easy. I bet there is something there for Coleman stoves. Mike

We used the big pour over for many years while living in Europe. We have the smaller, single cup pour overs now in the trailer. We also like our Nespresso machine - it makes a great small cup of coffee or espresso. We have a big Nespresso at home and picked up a small Nespresso Pixie at Costco for the trailer. Mike

Don, good to know - I enjoy good jazz. We were looking for trips this summer, this would be a good one. We have lots of family in the Kansas City/Leavenworth area so we'd have another reason on our way to Iowa! Mike

One of the first things I bought before picking up our Oliver was a water pressure regulator. They are not expensive and, well, simple to use. When I remember I do turn the water off. I don't always remember, so I'm glad I have the pressure regulator! Mike

Yes, there is a military version. I downloaded it when I bought the regular version - the military campground version is free. It will be helpful when just looking for military campgrounds. After I emailed them about the discrepancy I thought I found, I had a nice conversation with Ted. He thanked me for my input and asked that if there was anything else I noticed to let him know. I also had an email from Bill, saying the same thing. All within an hour of my first contact with them on a Sunday morning. Not bad. Mike

Towing: 2016 Elite II, 5100lbs factory weight at pick up (full 30 lb propane tanks but no water, no cargo) Current Tow Vehicle: 2016 Ram 1500, 5.7L V8 with tow package, rated for 10,300 lbs. Past Tow Vehicle: 2012 Tacoma 4.0L, rated for 6,500 lbs. Mike

Thanks for the tip on this app. I also downloaded the military version. I thought I found an error on one of the Texas state parks and I emailed the developer - within 30 minutes I had a reply and an explanation. The app was right and he explained where to look for the info I thought was missing. Good support and worth the $3.99. Mike

StoicJim, bigger is better, no doubt. While I am glad I have the additional capabilities in my Ram 1500, the many miles I towed with the Tacoma were trouble free in all kinds of conditions. It was a fine tow vehicle and great daily driver. I'm sure a new Tacoma would do the job, there are others out there towing the big Ollie with a Tacoma. Mike

No shower curtain for us either. Shower, squeegee and wipe down with a microfiber. Bathroom stays clean all the time.