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I'd bet that your pup would just love to investigate that armored critter! How's the weather been for you guys? Bill

R2T - Nice to "see" another Oliver in NC. Welcome to the Family! Bill

CnC - A bunch warmer there versus in PA! Nice.

J & F - Be sure to send that shot to Matt Duncan as he might use it in some Oliver advertising. Very nice capture of the sunset reflection. Did that stop sign help in slowing the sunset?🙂

Among others - Mike and Carol went with 3. Bill

I look at the 4X4 question this way - Even though I have rarely used the 4X4 function on any of my vehicles that have had it - I always know it is there IF I should need it. And, there certainly have been those times that I've needed it - as John Davies eludes to. Even one time can make it so much worth it. Then, when I sell the vehicle, it is much easier to sell and I get most (if not all) of the extra money that I paid for the 4X4 function back. Bill

I remember sitting in a café in Oakley, KS a few years ago having breakfast. I was thinking about why in the world would someone have decided to found a town right out here in the middle of nowhere. When my very young waitress came over to refill my coffee cup I asked her what there was to do and/or see in this town and her reply was reasonably predictable, " Nothing! I'm getting out of here just as soon as I can!", she replied. So, instead of walking back to my truck and continuing on down the Interstate I headed into town just to see what was there. Well, just outside of the main town is a wonderful bronze statue of Buffalo Bill ( https://www.visitoakleyks.com/buffalo-billcultural-center ) and in town is a rustic (but free) fossil museum (the Fick Fossil and History Museum). A short drive south of town will get you to a very strange area (at least for the prairie) where there are these "towers" of rock in which fossils can be found - My point is that I too have seen a bunch of this world but there is certainly a bunch to see right here in the USofA - if only we look for it. Good luck on your journey.

ShallowGal - I know that you can obtain new CLAM covers (and other replacement parts) directly from CLAM - try THIS. Bill p.s. shortly after purchasing my CLAM I lost my storage bag in a wind storm. I sent an email to CLAM's customer support telling them what happened and they promptly sent me a replacement bag that was even better than the original - FREE!

I will go as far to say that ALL 1/2 ton trucks require a weight distribution hitch. The Andersen WDH is the only one that will work with the Oliver Travel Trailer without modification of the fiberglass. You are partially correct in your analysis of the gas versus diesel tow vehicle issue. On average (if not totally) diesel trucks will get better fuel mileage while towing something like the Oliver. But, on average, a 1/2 ton truck will get better mileage while not towing. Therefore, part of the analysis should include a good estimate of what percentage of towing with and without. Also, generally diesel trucks will be more expensive that their gas counterpart due primarily to the durability of the diesel engine. Again, an analysis of the length of time you plan on keeping the truck should enter into the equation. Finally, don't forget to take into consideration the "payload" capacity of the truck you are considering. Virtually all 3/4 ton trucks will have more payload capacity and if you tend to carry a bunch of "stuff" (to include people and critters) with you, this could present a problem if you decide to downsize to a 1/2 ton. Good luck on your decision! Bill

No - that is the EV power boost, v-8 diesel, atomic wind powered version. 🤣

W-23 - Apparently you have not visited the Oliver University yet or viewed the Oliver Videos. Simply go to the top of this page, click on home, click on Owners and then click on University or Videos. A complete set of videos concerning delivery day are under the Videos section while a bunch of other stuff is under the University section. You are strongly encouraged to view as many of these as you can prior to your delivery so that you are better prepared to enjoy your new Oliver. Yes, there are camping spots available right outside the new delivery area and your first night there will already have been arranged for you by your Sales Team. However, if for any reason you wish to stay in these spots additional nights, you should arrange that in advance with your Sales Agent. Bill

David - Somewhere in your LE2 you should have a solar disconnect switch similar to THIS ONE. It is most likely located under the street side bed area. Switch it to the "OFF" position and your panels will not be transmitting electricity to the batteries. You should disconnect anything that runs off 12 volt power. This would include your inverter and propane detector. Also turn off the two circuit breakers that are most likely near the solar disconnect switch shown above that look like THIS. Simply press the red button down until the little yellow flag pops out of the side. Note that when it comes time to turn these back on all you have to do is press the yellow flag back into the case. Don't forget to take pictures of the batteries from several different positions (as Sherry mentions above) so that you can reconnect things in the proper manner. Bill

I thought that I heard you go by. Sorry that we could not have made your short stay here in the NC mountains a bit toastier. But, it sure is pretty. Unfortunately, I'm guessing that the temps down in Coastal SC were not so much different. However, as you know, it will not be but a day or two until things warm up considerably down there and you can get to that first real cleaning of your new baby. Bill

The most fool proof, easiest, least expensive way to monitor propane tank levels is to simply leave one tank's valve closed. When the cooktop will not light then switch to the other tank and get the first tank refilled. 😇 Bill

Add to this discussion the impact of government regulation with and without extensions of deadlines for various things like MPG and emissions. I've read that the demise of the Tundra's famous V-8 was due primarily to efforts by Toyota to get their line of vehicles at or under proposed emissions standards. Bill

Just got to love that legal disclaimer near the end! Bill

Boondocking is a piece of cake with a solar equipped Oliver. It gives you freedom and flexibility while allowing you access to some of the most beautiful places. Plus, in many of these places you are far from the maddening crowds. Good luck! Bill

It should be obvious - but - if you ever need to resort to using water from streams and/or lakes, be certain to re-sanitize that fresh water tank. On the rare occasion that I've had to resort to using water from lakes and/or streams, I've simply filled my "solar shower" (like THIS ONE) or just jumped in. Be a bit careful on that jumping in thing since at altitude the water is usually VERY COLD. Also, if at all possible, do not use soap in the lake/stream even if it says on the label that it is environmentally OK to do so. Bill

Yep - congrates and stick around the Mothership for a few days. Certainly do not plan on coming East in that there is ANOTHER storm predicted possibly starting as early as Thursday night. I do not believe that this storm will have much (if any) effect on the Hohenwald area. Bill

! - always keep those portable containers in the back of the truck as full as you can unless you know there will be water available at you next stop or along the way. 2- Get creative on your water sources - get one of THESE so that you can turn water "on" from almost any spigot. Gas stations, WalMarts, convenience stores, many town water treatment plants, fire stations, police stations, etc., etc. You may have to pay a small fee or at least offer to pay for the water. Same thing goes for commercial camp grounds. 3 - Get one of THESE so you can get water from spigots that do not have a "normal" threaded end. 4 - Don't forget that while you do not want to drink it - mountain streams are reasonably clean water which certainly can be used for bathing. And, with the "winterization port" on the Ollie you can draw water directly into your fresh water tank from that stream/lake if you have a long enough hose. Bill

Your best bet is to keep in communication with your Sales Agent at Oliver. I know that Oliver will "store" your new Ollie free for a period of time and if that is not enough then they will continue to "store" it for you for a fee. Good luck! Bill

Those ball valve shutoffs usually have yellow handles and are usually positioned perpendicular to the supply line when the flow of gas is meant to be off. However, even if the handles are in the "on" position there should not be any gas flowing unless there is something connected to them or unless the valve at the end of the propane line is faulty. Bill

The last time in was in Vail Valley there wasn't anyplace you could get bottles refilled. You could "swap" the 20 pounders but there were no refilling stations. I don't really think that door is all that ugly. Besides - who sees it but you?

DunnYet - Glad you two are with us and really happy to see that you will be getting your Ollie soon. Unfortunately, I don't know the answer to your question. But, the person who does know is your Sales Agent at Oliver and/or Jason Essary (Service Department Manager). Bill

I agree with Mike above. Short answers to questions 1 - yes 2 - no 3 - yes. Be very careful with this weather that we are having - very unusual. And, it is currently forecast for another winter storm to come through the southeast somewhere between Friday and Sunday that will dramatically lower temperatures. Bill