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Nevermind! I see that there are different links on the Oliver Home Page -- I was looking at Upcoming Events (sorely out of date info about cancellations for 2020 Covid) and didn't realize there is another page that shows the Rally info. Learning...

Can someone help me find the right place to look for Rally info? I'm missing something -- I see pinned posts (out of date) about cancellations for past rallies, and I see new posts talking about future rallies, but I can't seem to find the actual RALLY page or posts where one can register, learn about details, etc. When I go to the Oliver Home page and look at Events, it reads (also out of date) like this: "Attending Rallies Have Been Temporarily Canceled. Due to the concerns with COVID-19, we have not planned to attend any events or rallies. We hope to add events and rallies at some point 2021." I do see the survey for votes about a possible boondocking rally in Colorado.

I'm having difficulty getting the webpage to come up. I keep seeing error codes, both on Firefox and on Brave web browsers. Any suggestions?

@SeaDawg -- the road less travelled has made all the difference! When I drive north from southwest Florida, I typically head inland and go "up the gut" as I like to say -- meandering on Rt 17 through the small towns of Arcadia, Zolfo Springs, Wauchula, Bartow (home of FL DOT), at which point I either stay easterly on 17 or hook westerly on 98; I always try to dodge I-4, "the beast" of metropolitan Orlando. Most of my treks to the west did not involve camping, but I seem to remember a nice park on the barrier islands (if not booked already) to the north of Crystal River. And I've camped at Manatee Springs several time in winter. I will begin to study that Hohenwald to Tampa jaunt, since most of Tennessee will be new to me. I've tent camped many times in western sections of Georgia and North Carolina, close to the Tennessee border, but didn't pay attention to the trailer access because tent camping is so easy I never thought about it (haha - the joke's on me). And I love your idea about booking something close to Hohenwald for a spell, as I break my brain into the flow of different habits and routines. This will be a totally new adventure, in so many ways! Thanks for the great suggestions, always appreciated.

Somehow I missed Jimmy's post last month.... I sure hope this doesn't become my experience! Jimmy, if you don't mind, please tell me what you ordered? I wasn't offered the opportunity to 'order' really -- I just latched onto the first available truck in the system that met my specs. And it's the ONLY truck so far (after several months looking) that has not already been sold! That includes all "scheduled for fabrication" trucks. It's just crazy.

Thanks to the OP for the question and all others for replies! Regards delay -- I placed my order last June, and received an email notifying me of a delay -- but it was only a 3-day delay. Reading this has lit a fire for me, because my delivery date is March 28th and I haven't even thought about reserving a camping spot for my trek home! I'm still trying to land the TV and I guess I need to be multi-tasking. :)

Looking forward to your reports! I'm very curious about the new Tundra's fuel consumption.

So much good information! Thank you all for comments, ideas, information. I am running out the door, but will reply later.... Thank you!

Or a weaver!

Gee whiz. I guess I'll nix that option from my build. Thanks for all the info here. My bike will have to ride inside Ollie or in the back of the truck.

A classic hike! I feel lucky that it wasn't crowded when I went there. Not recommended for people with vertigo or fear of heights!

I love the white interiors of the Oliver -- it's the first thing that struck me when I stepped foot inside last year. It's a modern style, fitting with the entire design, but in addition to that it adds a great deal of reflected light, one of the things that makes the Oliver so special. Most trailers feel constricted inside; the Oliver's white interior FEELS much bigger in large part due to the reflected light. Bright colors introduced through bedspreads, pillows and small items will be plenty to keep me happy. I'm considering using a piece of Marimekko fabric that I've had since college, for one of my bedspreads. Something like this: https://www.marimekko.com/com_en/kotiin/kankaat/puuvillakankaat/siirtolapuutarha-cotton-fabricwhite-green-black-063267-160 Here is the US storefront: https://www.marimekko.com/us_en/home/fabric/all-fabric

Naples?! You'll be around the corner from me in south Lee County! Thanks for the wonderful entry -- it gives me a smile to see this adventure.

Welcome Kirk -- I'm also a relatively new member here on the forum. I've been working with Oliver sales people for over a year and finally 'got in line' last summer, with an Ollie on order for spring 2022 delivery. This forum is full of great people with great questions and great answers! I learn something every time I log on.

I've modified structures in the past using various means. Steel will offer the shallowest option for you, and an engineer can calculate it for you. There are alternative garage doors (barn style operation designed to look just like what you have, for instance); that would eliminate overhead obstructions inside the garage as well. Alternatively, you could approach the garage from the side wall near the front corner, if you have the space to make that approach. But construction these days of any sort is not only prohibitively expensive, it's also frustrating and slow due to lack of materials and parts.

Yes, I toured the E2 November last year with owners who were amazingly helpful. They had everything set up, and shared information that was so helpful, including lists for "departure" and "arrival" tasks. I'm waiting for a confirmation from another owner to see the E1, with my fingers crossed; the closest owner is about 3.5 hours drive from me on the east coast of Florida, but I think worth the effort to get there, to know for sure.

This is all welcome feedback -- thank you all! When I hit the road, I want to be meandering for months at a time, and as I looked again at the photos online, I see that the Elite 1's space for food is pretty limited. It also requires tearing down the bed for a decent table, though maybe I'd learn to not care -- all these years of tent camping, I hardly spend any time in the tent because I want to be outdoors! This weight and space issue recently became a question for me, because a friend who bought a used RV last spring has discovered scant capacity in her rig. @dewdev I think you nailed it for me --

This is not the 2500, because EPA doesn't test those, but just to compare one diesel to comparable gas engines: Compare Side-by-Side.pdf

Yes, I was actually quoting the spec sheet that you linked -- But what I'm wondering is if this is a standard or typical recommendation/requirement for all heavy duty gas engines.

Greetings -- I'm weighing decisions with my Oliver order. I toured the e2 over a year ago, and I'm hoping to tour the e1 very soon, because I want to be SURE that I really need the extra weight, space, and expense of the e2. I'm a single person who hopes to have friends join me on long sojourns now and then. I love to cook and plan to make all of my food from scratch (it's a thing). Therefore, part of the 'extra space' in the e2 that I consider important is actually the ability to carry more food and water. As a self-supported adventure bicyclist, clothes don't weigh more than about 20 pounds. When I talked options with the sales team, I was very surprised that they couldn't cite the weight of any of the options. How can that be? Many options are tempting, but maybe superfluous and if they limit my food and water capacity, I'll tend to rule them out. Right now I am considering many options including 2022 Power Package for e2 - Lithium Pro package: lithium batteries, solar panels with charge controller, micro-air easy start for a/c, 3000 watt pro inverter [$9,500]; 2022 Outdoor Pro - 30# propane tanks, quick connects, storage basket, rear bumper receiver, 30 amp convenience connection [$2,000]; convection microwave composting toilet tankless water heater (good? bad?) Cell phone booster & WiFi booster backup camera (though now I'm beginning to believe that the new trucks will ALL come with one?) Anderson no-sway hitch Can anyone let me know what their final build-out actually weighed with same or similar options? Better yet, has anyone discovered the weights of any of these features? Thanks!

ChrisMI, on that spec sheet cited above, the payload is listed for each (minding the fact that this is NOT with the individual build-out of options, etc). Maximum Towing Capacity (LBS.) 4x2 Double Cab 4x2 CrewMax 4x4 Double Cab 4x4 CrewMax Payload 1,860 – 1,940 1,640 – 1,830 1,810 – 1,885 1,575 - 1,820 TRD PRO: 1,600

Thank you! Oh my. Hmmm. at 1:52 -- "Comes in Twin Turbo V6, (about) 390HP or 440HP in some Upgraded models thanks to the addition of a hybrid system." Does that 'extra HP' via additional Hybrid System sound reassuring or dubious? TRD PRO and Toyota and Tundra 'everywhere' -- All that space devoted to displaying the brand name is a real turnoff for me. I'm sure they charge the buyer more money for the privilege of brandishing the brand name on every inch of the vehicle! Still, I'm trying to focus on the utilitarian aspects here. at 8:30 -- "crawl control" and "Multi-terrain Select" -- The Crawl function and the Multi-Terrain Select adjustment seem interesting. I have a lot to learn. at 10:00 -- front recovery hooks. I seem to remember tow trucks fastening beneath a vehicle to recover from a ditch, snow or mud, but I haven't seen it done in a very long time. Are these really necessary? I have to imagine that there is a way to recover, maybe less convenient and maybe not as 'stylish' (I have to hope that I won't need them on a regular basis)? at 11:00 -- no more V8; instead Twin Turbo V6 ... most models 390HP and 480#ft torque. Option for iForceMAX ... 440HP and 580#ft torque. Can tow "about" 12,000#. He likes the throaty sound and the feel of the truck (I guess it feels powerful enough behind the wheel?) But then he says it's not as powerful as some competitors. He doesn't really explain how that works, but I'll be grilling the salesman when I go! All-in-all though -- if it's powerful enough and gets better mileage, that's a good thing -- right? All-terrain tires -- Is that something to be desired, if boondocking part of the time? I've been in plenty of State and National Forest campgrounds that are not paved and can be slick, muddy and difficult in shoulder-season weather. Seems to me they let the marketing department get out of hand, with all the extra $$ spent on 'easter eggs' and branding, and they even want the buyer to watch an advertisement every time they start the vehicle? But they have a goofy 360 camera, and forgot about bed access. Hmmm. Regarding that spec sheet there are a few things I notice: High octane fuel recommended -- any comments? Is this typical for all the new HD trucks? Granted, diesel is more expensive fuel; I would expect better mileage though and much better engine longevity. TRD PRO payload: 1600 Power folding tow mirrors: don't seem to be an option on the TRD PRO? pg 13 Seats: note TRD PRO is 8-way adjustment, Limited & 1794 have 10-way adjustment. rear under-seat storage: all models EXCEPT the TRD PRO. ..... All of this and yet I have to remind myself: Beggars can't be Choosers. I hope to visit the Toyota dealer in the next couple of days. I'll add more info if it comes.

I've been AWOL from the forum, but not for lack of interest or enthusiasm. My research was interrupted by: a dead washing machine (stacked unit) -- a new unit finally ordered after obligatory searching and gnashing of teeth, and then an email 3 days later announcing the "delay"; no time certain for delivery ("next week we will inform you" reminds me of "The Money Pit" scene); plumbing disasters-in-the-making discovered when said laundry stack was pulled out from the closet ($2,000 later I am feeling thankful that the washer broke?). So to update my own Tow Vehicle search: I'm still looking at the 2022 Chevy Silverado 2500 HD diesel, with cold hard cash down for the 'first right of refusal'; yesterday I heard that the official build date is Monday 12/6/21 -- progress! It's also still the ONLY vehicle that I've been able to claim an option to buy -- ALL others have already been pre-sold sight-unseen online or over the phone. Most people know what they want and what the vehicle will feel like, so I'm at a clear disadvantage. However, I was able to sit in and test drive a used high-trim model very similar to this one, as I said. However! I just spoke with a local Toyota dealer who is (finally) receiving some 2022 Tundras (the V6, not the iMax Hybrids that are not expected until mid-Spring) and I plan to go meet with him to give the specs a better look. The iMax sounds like the better vehicle of the two -- they are touting fuel efficiency will be greatly improved (high 20s). It will be interesting to see. Only thing is -- my Oliver will be ready for pickup in March. I have to ask my salesman about temporary storage there in Tennessee if I'm going to delay my pickup.

Does that article only refer to gasoline engines? Or does it include the diesel engines?