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You need to do nothing more than you would do at home. No floor insulation needed but (as at home) be careful getting any heater near any combustible material. I always place my portable heater (either electric or propane) either right inside or right outside the bathroom door. Bill

Skinny P - Look at the time you have to buy even more "stuff" for that new Ollie! 😁 Just let us know what you are thinking and we will be more than happy to spend your $$$$. The wait will be over before you know it. Between now and then watch as many Oliver University vids as you can stand and read a bunch too. Pay particular attention to delivery day so that you are prepared. And, plan at least a couple of those trips! Bill

On my 2016 Elite II the width (from the rear of the camper towards the front of the camper) right inside the outside basement door is - 35 1/2 inches. The width then narrows down to 26 inches. Note that these are the "maximum" measurements - due to the slope/curve of the hull, these measurements are a touch shorter when measured right at the floor level. Hopes this helps! Bill p.s. also not that the outside basement door opening as measured from the interior is 15 3/4 to 16 inches wide by 13 inches high.

There are also sites where you can have them alert you to "open" sites. I've used Wanderinglabs.com twice with positive results both times even though the campground that I was trying to reserve was originally booked solid. Good luck! Bill note - Wanderinglabs.com does not make a reservation for you but only alerts you that a campsite has become available. You still have to call or go online to make the actual reservation yourself. I assume that the similar sites work in a like manner.

I've got a small "cube" ceramic heater for when I'm on shore power. There are a number of owners that have a small Vornado but the ceramic heater is even smaller but is still 1500 watts - more than enough to nicely heat up the Oliver. Bill

Because of the slope of the top of the heater housing and to get the most heat on the bottom of the fan - note how I attached the fan to the "grill" on the front of the heater with the rear of the fan resting on the top of the heater housing. It works great in this position and does not vibrate off the top of the heater. Bill

When I bought my Oliver that interior door was not an option nor did I even think about it. The things that I store in the basement in that area under the nightstand and over towards the curbside are rarely needed (i.e. extra length of water hose, extra lego blocks, extra electric cord, etc.). So, after seven years I really don't miss not having that door. Having said this - a couple of owners that do have that door use it for storing extra shoes. Fairly expensive for that purpose, but, certainly useful. Bill

Frank - Any issues with using the Plexus? Did you have any remaining and if so how long did it last before any of it went "bad".

And - how/what did you use to put them back in place? Bill

None that I've ever heard of. Bill

And a nice handle too. Makes my 6x6 pine look a bit pedestrian! Way to go! Bill

Got a handle on that block - yet? I really like free! Also, if you throw a coat of poly on them they will not get as dirty and will not absorb water either. Bill

Certainly a small air conditioner is a bunch cheaper and a bunch easier to buy and put on/take off as compared to a CalMark cover for the entire Oliver! 😁 Bill

Yes, they do. And there is another QC inspection when the trailer is transferred from Production to Sales. Bill

Ain't happing any time soon! Bill p.s. A former Oliver Elite II owner owned one of those small "tug boats". He went by the name - Windcrasher. His boat was really very nice as were his many other "toys".

Yes, exactly - It looks good, it helps limit the travel of the jack itself and it helps in the event you accidently drove off without lifting the jack. Nice job. Bill

The first thing I'd do is call Service and see what they recommend. The second thing would be to use epoxy as JD recommends above. Bill

Another don't miss it hike. Keep an eye out for mountain goats resting on the hill to the left as you make your way up to the tunnel. Bill

Twin bed - easier to make up, can be used as "day beds" or couches, no need to bother your partner when getting up at night (or any other time), visually increase space due to the center isle being open, give you the added use of the "night stand". Standard bed - more overall room for sleeping and lounging, if left in the "bed" position there is copious room underneath for storage, if configured as a table there is very comfortable seating for four and overall seating for as many as six for eating or playing board games or ..... The twin bed can allow for the addition of a lagun table. Different strokes for different folks. Bill

Absolutely! A neighbor of mine was hiking that same trail a number of years ago when they came upon a man and his daughter that had been attacked by a Grizz. As it happens, a friend of my neighbor who is a physician assisted as did the Park Rangers and both survived. When this physician got home, he and another individual developed a bear spray (Udap I think - like THIS) which is still in use today. Bill

Wasn't trying to discourage - just wanted everyone to know that there is an "interesting" section near the end. Speaking of which - there is/was a nice little picnic area just before the "interesting" area starts. Anyone that choses to not finish the last part of the hike can simply wait there for the other hikers to return. Bill

If you go to Glacier and then on up to Waterton be sure to investigate taking the boat across the lake to do a hike to Crypt Lake. This hike is not too bad unless you are afraid of heights - the last section of the hike has a fairly short amount of trail that will catch your attention. However, the lake is stunning. If you go, be sure to keep an eye on your time. If you miss the last boat back across the lake, you will be spending the night! Bill

Nice use of that block under the front jack!

Nope - I'm good as the usage is not "routine" and there are already two other CO detectors in the Ollie in addition to the one in the heater. But thanks anyway. Bill

For anyone either thinking about or planning a trip to Glacier National Park in 2022, I'd recommend that they watch THIS YouTube video, It was released by Long, Long Honeymoon (LOLOHO) just yesterday and has a good synopsis of the 2022 requirements for the park. Bill