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I, for one, will sorely miss you Tommy. Thanks once again for all the help you personally gave me and for taking care of those things that I'm just not smart enough to figure out on my own. Good luck with your new adventures and please do not be afraid to stick around here on the Oliver Forum so that we can continue to take advantage of you. Bill

A. That information should be on your "build sheet" B. Ask Jason in the sales office C. Get you serial numbers directly off your axles and ask Dexter. D. I'm out of ideas....

A short while ago a question arose regarding the proper size of bearings for the Oliver Elite II. I had posted that I purchased a "kit" from Redneck Trailer Supply and carried these with me - just in case. Another Forum member questioned the size of the bearings/seals in this kit. So, finally, today I called Redneck Trailer Supply to reconfirm some information. It appears that the original confusion centers around which axle is on your individual Oliver. If you have the twin 3,500 pound axles then the "kit" number that you want is - BK2-100. If your Oliver has the 5,200 pound axles then you would need the BK3-100 kit. Bill

Pun? What pun? Trigger or Butter Milk?

Steve and Canoe12, Duh! Bill

Canoe12, I think that the confusion may the result of where he was shot in the small two room building that is now located near his monument just off the Trace - it is the first log building pictures above. The lady that was the owner/operator of the "inn" would let guests such as Mr. Lewis stay in the one room while the other room served as an eating/drinking room - and where she slept while guests were there. In talking to the rangers on site, there is still some debate on which room and whether or not the shot was self inflicted. Bill

Bill, I do empathize with those folks (thinking of Buzzy) that live a bit of a distance from the Mothership. Sometimes it is the little things that the guys at the plant do that you are (were) not expecting that make all the difference on the enjoyment, practically, and/or usefulness of a particular aspect of the Oliver. I certainly know that it is not possible for some of these folks to re-visit Hohenwald but, if at all possible, a trip at least every couple of years would seem to make sense to me. Bill

Yes, when Scubarx did his mod he did put mesh for a "floor" and he did move the tanks forward as far as they would go. I'm sure he has the details - just PM him. Bill

Bill, Isn't that the truth about the service at Oliver? I've never had a bad experience with either the people or the work that they have done. Actually, they have always exceeded what was expected either by the quality or by doing things that were not expected. Really makes one feel good about the decision to purchase the product in the first place. Bill

200 sounds like a reason to PARTY! I remember hoping that I would NOT get number 113. Bill

Canoe12, Steve and Tali of ScubaRX are the ones that did the propane tank forward and hatch doors thing. I'm sure that Steve would be more than happy to give you all the details. Bill

Pete & Boskar, That picture is so good I would think that the sales folks at Oliver would have interest in using it in advertising. Just might be worth a milkbone or two for Boskar? Nice to see that another critter will help fill the void. Everyone of these little guys is different - not a replacement. Enjoy! Having a puppy is sooooooo interesting. Bill

Overland, I found this part to be the most difficult. Picking fabrics (hated doing that), deciding how many and where to put hooks, location of the surge protector readout, what about a light dimmer, 20 pound or 30 pound tanks, hatch in the propane cover or not, etc., etc. However, it will not be long now until your baby goes into production and you start receiving pictures from Anita. Exciting, exciting! Bill

I always just love to see these campers being built and remembering the shear excitement of seeing Twist in the process. More, more, more! That great day of delivery is not too far off now. Enjoy the whole process. Bill

Pete, What a shame it is to hear this. My first remembrances of you are actually not of you, but, of Oscar. Your Oliver must seem so empty but yet so full (of memories) of the wonder dog. Bill

I just knew that some "sensitive" Texan was going to get me on that one. OK, how about this - the North Carolina mountains are the oldest. Bill

Overland, I use the closet for two chairs, a Clam screen house, a table and a small rug. Bill

Buzzy, I suspected that the change was not a good omen. I too am sorry that you have lost the physical presence of a friend, but, I'm certain that he is still with you. Bill

Inquiring minds want to know! What's with the change in Buzzy's picture? While there is not THAT MUCH difference I kind of liked the hairier one better. Bill

Bill, The coyotes and the elk/deer are one thing, but the silent griz or the snorting buffalo are another. Those last two sure do get you awake in a real hurry. Bill

Alright, now make it two Bill's from North Carolina that have welcomed you guys into this wonderful Oliver world. Like Texas, we have beaches, but, unlike Texas, we also have mountains. There's a bunch to see in this State. But, before you get to any of that travel stuff you have an Oliver to build - good luck and enjoy the journey. Bill

I had the good fortune to meet Steve and Tali back in late August while we were both "camped" at the Oliver sale office. This "carrier" that Steve made is even more impressive in person. Also, for those that have never had the privilege of touring the Outlaw Oliver, I highly recommend it. Everywhere you look both inside and outside, Steve and Tali have done something - access doors, carriers, light switches, etc. And, it has all been done with attention to detail in the Oliver style. Bill

Buzzy, I do not want to make any bigger deal of this than you have tried to do, however, if I had the same situation as you I would NOT tolerate it. Those doors that come open while in transit are simply just waiting to break - either the hinge or the fiberglass or the items inside. ANY place that is cutting you is NOT acceptable for virtually any reason. What a PITA for the whole deal. Please get on the phone with Tommy or Jason to get this thing fixed ASAP - before the 2017 camping season rolls around. Bill

Don't mean to hijack the thread away from poo, but I disagree with Buzzy's comment on the upper cabinet latches. I find that by simply putting either your index or middle finger in the middle of the latch, you can unlatch by pulling the ring with that finger and then simply lower the door down to its resting position. This way, you never have to touch the surface of the door which would leave fingerprints to clean. These latches have never come open traveling down rough roads and as Buzzy does say - they look nice. Bill

Yes, a bit of heat, but at least you don't have to worry about winterizing your Ollie or turning on your heater for awhile. Bill Nice pup Greg and Donna. It is nice to see that it came in a matching color to the Sea Turtle. Bill