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    We're going to see an Oliver at a show!

    in Events & Rallies

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    On 2/20/2024 at 11:09 AM, topgun2 said:

    Knowing now that I really could sell my Oliver for (at least) what I paid for it 8 years ago pales in comparison to the joy I get when people can't believe that it is going into its 9th year and still looks new.  Add this to the enjoyment I've had with Twist over the 8 years, I'm absolutely certain that this was the correct choice for me.  But, if I only wanted to go to the local RV park for the weekend or had a bunch of kids, I understand that my decision could have been different.

    I agree wholeheartedly Bill.  People have different priorities in life and I wasn’t meaning to criticize.  There's probably not a lot of folks cross shopping Olivers and 5th wheels.  The point I was trying to make was these folks are seeing a much larger trailer, with arguably more amenities, for less money and were drawn to Oliver's smaller size (and unique look), expecting a lower price.  They can buy a 23’ Flying Cloud with a solar/lithium package (also at the show) for about the same price as an LE2 and they’ve probably already heard of Airstream.  Without someone providing them with the advantages of owning an Oliver (better quality, insulation, resale value, etc.), it's a difficult sell. I saw three couples walk away shaking their heads during the short time I was near the trailers.

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    We're going to see an Oliver at a show!

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    On 2/15/2024 at 4:30 PM, dewdev said:

    Scott Oliver was at the Boston show, along with the locale dealer, Tim of Tim's RV.

    It was a great show and finding parking in Boston was not bad. Only had to park one short block away from the center.

    Tim will be at the Springfield RV show, but I do not know who else.

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    Sondra and I were at the Raleigh RV show this past weekend and pretty much saw the same.  Lots of people were initially drawn to both the LE1 and 2, but were shocked by the price (looked to be over $10K more than what we paid for ours last year) But, I think a lot of folks prioritize space over quality and look at the huge trailer next to it for less money.

    Dog advice

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    We have a Goldern Retriever and what we affectionately call a "Chowie" (Border Collie and Chow mix).  The latter was a rescue we got for our daughter 12 years ago.  He too is great with people, but not with every dog.  You just need to keep on top of things when you know other dogs are going to be around.  

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    Oliver looking to partnership with RV dealerships.

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    Partnering with dealerships to provide service is a smart idea if Oliver does so with family run businesses that have a good reputation in their areas.   That said, I'm close enough to Hohenwald that I would still take my Ollie there for anything serious, even if a service center opened up closer to home.  I'm lukewarm to cold on the idea of placing units at dealerships.  One of the primary reasons I bought from Oliver (and almost from Escape) was because they sold factory direct.

    I don't recall, will Oliver ship your trailer to you or does everyone have to pick it up in Hohenwald?  For those that don't want to go to BC, Escape Travel Trailers ships to designated spots around the US (cost various by distance from the factory).  I wonder if Oliver looked into something similar?

    Storing an Oliver

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    Welcome @SYoung.  We poured a 12x24 concrete pad for our Ollie prior to bringing her home and our plan was to do the same as @SeaDawg and keep her in the elements and apply marine grade wax on a regular basis.  But the pollen and tree debris/sap proved too much this past Spring, so we now use a Calmark cover.  We had also planned to run an electrical line, but decided instead to take advantage of the Ollie's Zamp port and keep her batteries topped off using an inexpensive 100W solar panel.  It's a suitecase style, so we could bring it along for extra capacity when boondocking.  Adapt and overcome 🙂 

    @Patriot, very nice setup.  Are you accepting reservations 🙂 

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    Spotted a pretty Boler on the Oregon Coast

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    14 hours ago, Frank C said:

    Beautiful vintage trailer.  We crossed paths in Montreal last year with a large group doing a cross-Canada tour.  Many interesting tow rigs of vintage vehicles and trailers with a few Bolers.


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    That’s a nice Fairlane.  It’s cool how the Ford, and the truck behind it, are pulling trailers with paint jobs complementary to the TV.

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    Oliver sighting

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    5 hours ago, Mark Patricia said:

    Saw a two day old LE2 at the Buckees in Crossville Tn   Welcome

    That must be a popular place for new Oliver owners!  Sondra and I  stopped at that location on March 31 on our way home after picking up ours.

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    I am not a patient man

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    Welcome @HDRider!  My wife and I picked up our LE2 just over two weeks ago.  Best decision we made since getting married and having kids 🙂  There are so many things you can spend your money on.  Heck, trucks prices are not all that far away from the price of an Oliver and I'll certaininly enjoy my Ollie more than my truck!  Congratulations and embrace the anticipation 🤣

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    Poll - Your Favorite Towing Vehicle

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    I'm a novice when it comes to towing, but here are my $0.02 cents and the priorities I used when searching for a replacement for my Tundra.  Given the choices in your survey, I'm assuning you don't want a heavy/super duty truck.  An F250 gasser was on my short list, but I ultimately settled on the truck in my signature because the truck is also my daily driver and MPG is important to my wallet.  My truck has a max payload capacity of 2,571 lbs,  a max tow rating of 12,921 lbs., and a max tongue weight of 1,300 lbs.  We don't plan to come close to maxing out any of those numbers, but the cushion is comforting and the truck will handle better when not maxed out.  You are in a great position of knowing the trailer you'll be pulling before you purchase your TV.  Make sure you know all of the above numbers for the specific instance of the TV you choose before you buy it.  Max payload will be on a VIN specific sticker on the door jam of the truck.  You may have to dig for the other two; e.g., you can find an Ford's max towing rating and max tongue weight at https://www.ford.com/support/towing-calculator by typing in the VIN when you're at the dealership.   I think GM is putting the max tow rating on the door sticker, but I've heard it not VIN specific and will most likely be unreliable.  This number on RAM's website is also not VIN specific.  Good luck with your search and let us know what you decide on.

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