Mike and Carol

Linda, that's a great number! Looking forward to pics.

.....you're not buying a trailer - you're joining a family? Sounds good to me! Merry Christmas everyone!

It's looking real good - love the "in-progress" photos!

Linda, please post a picture of that after you pick it up. Will be interested in how it looks above the window. Mike

Thanks for checking, now we know! Sounds like an unlisted option....

The spare tire cover would be a good place. Factory help would result in a more standard look, seems like the cost would not be very much. Mike

Just reading through some old posts while eating my lunch.... I noticed on FB a couple of trailers had their hull numbers above the rear window, sort of like the Airstream folks do. I also like the license plate idea. Has anyone done anything different?

Ya'll come! Mike

The smoked turkey came out great! We had two 11lb turkeys. We dry brined both Tuesday evening and put them in the fridge until Thursday morning. I have a Primo ceramic smoker/grill. Got the temp right at 300, threw on some apple wood and hickory and put the turkey on. Carol did the other in a bag in the oven. Both were good, but the smoked turkey was definitely the winner. We just did a batch of turkey chili with some of the leftovers. Hope everyone had a great thanksgiving!

Happy Thanksgiving everyone! I just put the turkey on the smoker......

Thank you Linda for asking the question and thanks to all for the good information. Taking notes!

Wow, great pictures! Another trip idea for the planning list..... !!

I think it was Ron Merritt. Check his blog... http://wincrasher.blogspot.com/2015/03/ ... liver.html

Great story and pictures! Thanks for sharing, will be a future trip. Mike

Sometimes no answer is a good answer. 77 views and no thoughts on Hopkins brake controllers tell me that the Prodigy controllers are what most folks are using! Haven't read anything bad about the P2 or P3 so that's what I will look at.

Another nice looking rig. Have fun!

Great looking trailer - let the fun begin!

I've watched Ron's video on YouTube several times. Also checked out his blog, more good information. I like the idea of Oliver XXX on the back. Will probably make that happen. I figure our number will be somewhere around 140 plus or minus a few based on current production rate and delivery in May. Gives us lots of time to accumulate stuff and think of a name!

I know we will have questions. I've got a couple already that I'm ready to email to Anita. She said it's normal, ask away! I noticed on the Oliver Facebook page that a couple trailers have the hull number on the back under the Oliver light (sort of like the WBCCI number you see on some Airstreams). Seems like that might an interesting identification to add.

Seems that most folks use and like the Prodigy brake controllers, either P2 or P3. Does anyone have any experience with Hopkins controllers? Looks like there might be a little more installation flexibility with the Hopkins, just haven't read many testimonials on performance. My Tacoma has the towing package and I've located the harness so there should be no issues with whichever one I get.

We just got back from a week in Tennessee and a very enjoyable factory visit. Anita and Karen were great, answered all our questions and gave a great tour all with warm hospitality. Felt like family. We ordered a big Ollie, planned delivery for May to fit our work/retirement schedule. So now the waiting begins!

That's a great looking rig! Looks like you got the Anderson hitch. How did it tow? Mike

This is a great list. I notice a few things I hadn't considered and will add to my growing kit. Thanks for posting! Mike

Congratulations! We have an appointment on October 12. We are bringing our checkbook.

Great review! I'm interested in your towing experience with your Tacoma. I have the same model Tacoma and we are looking at the same trailer. I was planning on getting the Anderson hitch.