Kim Smith

So excited! I paid my deposit this morning!! 🥳 Josh is going to let me know what the cost is for the upgraded air conditioner today. I also asked him if it eventually is standard and not an option would I be reimbursed. He sshe thinks it should be standard and that that was a good question. I think an air conditioner should be standard and not an option in the air conditioner should run well and be quiet. What do you all think and maybe if we get together and ask them to make it standard they will. But again I’m new here and I don’t wanna rock the Oliver.,,,, just let me know if I am and I will settle down. Just read the terms and conditions that I am supposed to sign. It doesn’t make me feel warm and cozy. Did you all sign this? 🤔

Just read all the replies! You guys are really awesome! But I gotta go to bed. Really tired. On my next day off I’ll write. Just wanted to thank everyone very much!

Thanks everyone! John, I do plan on getting the new AC. My sales rep Josh said to plan approximately 1 to 1.5 thousand. Oliver connected me with owner Andrew who was very gracious, patient and kind having me over to see their Oliver Elite II. I visited twice. He was great….. answered so many of my questions. Great showing…Interior and exterior. I’m in San Diego. I’m a New England girl. My plan is to find and purchase a tow vehicle somewhere near Tennessee, then drive to pick up the Oliver, get aquatinted, then drive to the Cape to visit my family then drive back to San Diego. This will be from October to November. I’m certainly going to get to know my TV and my Olie. Dewdev I am going with the upgrade mattresses. Not sure if I should do 30 lb propane tanks d/t stores to purchase them are few and far between. Also I read that it is dangerous and in Some states against the law to travel with your propane open to run the frig. How do you all do it? Any advice on a tow vehicle will be appreciated. Can I get by with a half ton pick up and be safe, to tow up to 10,000 pounds….. gently used with low mileage. and…Yay or nay on the back up camera for the Oliver? And lastly…for tonight anyway, has anyone had any issues with the composting toilet? 😬 again, I appreciate all of your responses, feedback and advice.

Thank you all for the wise advice about renting but I know I will love it! It’s just something I know about myself.

I’m not sure but I hope I’m responding to Mike and Carol and Bill. I will be working a little as a travel RN. On my time off I would like to visit as many National Parks as I can. I’m only interested in dry camping. The options I chose The twin bed floor plan, Twin bed KTT mattresses and hyper fan for twin bed floor plan, convection Microwave, front and rear propane quick connects, composting toilet, lithium pro package, and the standard 6 gallon gas electric water heater as I like to keep things simple. My sales rep said that I’d be able to get the new quieter AC , but he is not sure of the price today but will let me know soon. Not sure I need an AC. Not sure I need the mattresses. I love to cook, and bake. I love cooking outside as well! Always used wood. What do you all think? I have no interest in ever being in an RV park or renting an RV. Thirty pound propane tanks might be a problem when trying to refill them. I plan on carrying my drinking H20 separate. I’m a minimalist and know how to conserve. I think it would be wonderful to live a simple life for a while! I will plug into shore power for approximately 6 months a year and have H20 and electric. I have 2 sons who have homes in California. One in Southern and the other in northern. This is when I will also be traveling to national parks. The other 6 months I will be on the road working. Looking forward to your response’s and hearing your stories. Kindly, Kim

My name is Kim. I am a newbie to camping and the whole enchilada! 😬 But I have a passion! And very confident that I can learn this! 🤓 I have been researching all RV’s, travel trailer’s, 5th wheels, class A, B and C’s for a little while now and I am convinced that the Oliver E II is the one for me. I completed the build list and have my quote. Before I send in my deposit I would like to discuss my plans and hear from others that may have similar plans as myself. This Forum is wonderfully filled with so much experience and knowledge on the art and science of camping and traveling. It’s always been my dream to travel and experience this beautiful country of ours! i’m wondering if there are any traveling nurses out there that work and live and travel in their Oliver elite two that would like to share what they’ve learned their knowledge experience and not just the traveling nurses but anyone. I don’t even have a tow vehicle yet but have been doing my homework. I am open to learn. I don’t know if I need the list of options that I’ve chosen. Maybe I can dwindle it down with the help of all of you out in Oli land. 🤩 I am so looking forward to hearing from all of you. And please be patient with me as I don’t do social media and this is all new to me. Thank you very kindly, Kim Smith