[It's delivery day!! Any tips?]

Well, I'll be going to Hohenwald on Tuesday to pickup my new LE2!  I'm pretty pumped about it, anyone have any tips for me on delivery day?

[Fuel Card]

54 minutes ago, Katjo said:

We also shop at Krogers and use their Boost program for 10 cents off a gallon for every $100 you spend. 
I buy a lot from Amazon so we buy Amazon gift cards from Krogers and that gift card amount goes towards our Boost points. 

That is smart, I buy too much from Amazon, I'll have to start buying gift cards from Krogers, too!  Thanks for the tip

[Fuel Card]

Hard to find deals on fuel for gassers like you can get for the diesel.  I do try everything I can, like 10 cents/gal at Flying J and Loves using their apps, Exxon/Mobil app has rewards that can be applied to gas.

I also shop at Kroger, which has a "Boost" program that gives you a 10 cent/gal discount at Shell for every $100 you spend on deliveries.  Up to maximum $1 off/gal.

[Starlink Installation Tips]

Great info- I'm still considering StarLink- I normally work from home, so thinking about having something reliable for possibly working from the road.  Good to know it can be used without any fancy "installation".

[Bulldog Hitch Locks?]

6 hours ago, Frank C said:

Are you looking to secure the hitch while traveling or while parked?  The collar style works for both situations.  The big heavy Proven Industries lock only works when parked.  I have both 🙂.   The Proven lock can double as a boat anchor.  

https://www.provenlocks.com/products/model-2178-b

 

Looks like a great lock- if you buy from that link, you can use code "BRIANS10" and get 10% off, which puts the total at $249 including shipping.

[Delivery day advice]

16 hours ago, Lori Engel said:

School is out forever! Today was my last day of teaching, and I’m beginning my retirement tomorrow. My husband and I purchased an Elite II, and will be picking it up on June 26. What advice do you have for us on delivery day? What items are must-haves for pick up day? I should mention we are new to camping so even basic advice is appreciated! Thanks! 

Congrats on your retirement!  I am closing in on that myself!  This was a great question to ask, I'm picking up my LE2 on June 20th, picking up some good tips here.  I already have the Harbor Freight wheel chocks and some leveling blocks.  Got some plastic dishes, sheets, pillows.  I got a Froli system for under the bed.  The excitement grows!!!

[Question about the backup camera monitor]

21 minutes ago, topgun2 said:

I too have the Builtright but I didn't like the camera monitor mounted there.  Instead I use a phone mount along with one of the cup holders ( like THIS) and find that I can see it well without the dash clutter.

Bill

That looks like a good option!

[Question about the backup camera monitor]

2 hours ago, LeBill said:

it's the smallest one from Furrion, if its like the one I just got on mine 3/14/23. Very limited mounting options. It has a ball socket in the rear of the monitor, butits an odd size, and I cannot get anything to fit except the included windshield suction mount. Instead, I glued a neodymium magnet to a small board that clipsinto a cellphone holder I already had. The magnet sticks (barely) to the back of the Furrion display (not much metal there). Also, please note, the power supply for the Furrion monitor is 12 VDC cigarette lighter style, which takes up precious dash accessory slots.

I really wish we had the option of specing a larger monitor, both the 5 inch and the seven inch monitors from Furrion have more standard mounting options.

Thanks, I will check with Oliver sales to be sure, but I imagine it will be the same size as yours.  I have a BuiltRight Dash mount and it sounds like I'll have to cobble something together to mount it there.  I don't like double-sided tape or suction cup mounts, personally- I'd rather use something from Ram Mounts- the closest thing might be a small tablet holder that grips around the sides.

I wonder if the larger Furrion monitors are compatible with the camera... 🤔

[Question about the backup camera monitor]

My 2023 LE2 will be ready within a month, and I am trying to get my tow vehicle setup.  In particular I am curious about the size of the Furrion backup camera monitor.  I see in the manual provided by Oliver that there are several models, but didn't know which one Oliver provides with the 2023 model.  I have a mounting plate on my dash and I use Ram Mounts for attaching cell phone, cameras, etc.  I'm looking to purchase a mount for the backup monitor but need to know the dimensions of the monitor itself.

Can anybody fill me in?

[Lagun table mount]

5 hours ago, Galway Girl said:

 

Ah, thanks!  I should have done a better job of searching the forums!

[Lagun table mount]

I have ordered the twin-bed LE2 with a Lagun table.  It occurs to me now that the Lagun table will block opening the nightstand drawer.  I was wondering if it was possible to mount the Lagun table on one of the sides rather than in the center.  I plan on keeping one side made up permanently as a bed and the other side with some pillows to use as a couch.

Curious if it would be possible to add it myself or would Oliver do it and instead get the basement access...

[Hello from Alabama!]

On 2/18/2023 at 10:14 PM, taylor.coyote said:

Hello ShhQuiet, i have just skimmed this stream and noted that you may need an Andersen Hitch. I have one lightly used  that you may have at no charge. It has been holding  down the cement slab in my shop since i got my F250 in 2019.  The hitch will be free but shipping could be a big number (weighs around 60 LBS+ packaging)  and would be at your cost.  The hitch cost something like $570+ new. Shipping would be from California / zip code 95519 if you want to investigate the cost of freight.  I will give you the right of first refusal then anyone else needing the hitch may have it. Please let me know if you wish to have the hitch.

And congratulations, you have purchased a fine trailer. 

 

Wow that is a very generous offer!  If I had a bit more experience with hitches and towing, I would take you up on it, but considering I’ll be picking it up in Hohenwald and towing back to Birmingham, if feel more secure having Oliver do the setup. I’d hate to screw something up for my maiden tow!

[Hello from Alabama!]

3 hours ago, dewdev said:

Since you live in the south, I would suggest that your consider the Truma AC package. It is a lot quieter than the standard AC unit.

I agree with you- I opted for the Truma AC and water heater 👍

[Hello from Alabama!]

57 minutes ago, bugeyedriver said:

"Aww, you asked for it!  She was my late mother-in-law’s dog first, then my wife took her and now it’s just me and her. She is my special buddy for sure. 8 year old toy poodle and she weighs 8 pounds 😂"

She looks perfect for traveling with you in your Oliver . . . cute as a button . . . compact size . . . non shedding . . . and those EARS!!

If you don't have one already, you'll need a nice doggy bed for her to ride along in.  There are lots of types to chose from for her size and your F150.  I have two types for Bosker, one clips into the seatbelt on the passenger's side and the other straps to the console.  Bosker seems to prefer riding on the console so he is closer to me and can clean the earwax out of my right ear whenever he wants.  (eeeewww)

So, what's her name?

 

Her name is Oreo!  That photo was taken when I was picking her up from the groomer, so her ears were extra fluffy 😁
 

She usually rides in her “travel” bed and I just ordered a neoprene console cover to keep her nails from digging in. 

I really do like the non-shedding aspect with poodles, the downside is that their fur just keeps growing and growing, so getting a clip is required. I usually take her to the groomer when i can’t see her eyes anymore 😂. 

[Hello from Alabama!]

4 hours ago, bugeyedriver said:

Tell us about your pup.  Got any pictures?

Aww, you asked for it!  She was my late mother-in-law’s dog first, then my wife took her and now it’s just me and her. She is my special buddy for sure. 8 year old toy poodle and she weighs 8 pounds 😂

[Hello from Alabama!]

46 minutes ago, Bryan in NC said:

Welcome Steve!  We’re relatively new here too.  We pick up our LE2 at the end of March.  Just a thought, and others will need to chime in on whether it’s okay, but the annual rally in held in your neck of the woods.  Although your trailer won’t be ready in time, perhaps you could still visit and meet some fellow Oliver owners?

That a good idea- Google says Lake Guntersville is only a couple of hours away, so I could come up for a day trip!

[Hello from Alabama!]

41 minutes ago, John Welte said:

I retired at 64 and highly recommend it.  The forum members are a great source of information.  There's a rally in Alabama every May and lots of information at Oliver University and videos.  Time flies.  It will be delivery day soon enough.  Can you retire in June instead?

Haha!  Well, I guess I could retire in June, but I do have the luxury of working from anywhere, so I'm going to see how it turns out if I try to work from the road in the Oliver.  If it works OK, I may continue working just to accumulate more cash for retirement.  Otherwise, if work cuts into my free time too much, I'll just say "so long!".  Health insurance is the only other issue, so I was thinking I would wait until I can sign up for Medicare.

I definitely have learned that time is more valuable than money, so that's not lost on me!  Best to start living the dream while I am still healthy and active.

[Hello from Alabama!]

1 hour ago, topgun2 said:

The Andersen WDH is the only one that will work with the Oliver without reasonably major alterations to the Oliver.

Thanks for the welcome and the info!  I did include the "Anderson No-Sway Hitch System" in my order.  Is this the same thing as the weight-distribution hitch you mentioned?  I know the truck also has a no-sway feature that uses the anti-lock braking to prevent trailer sway.

[Hello from Alabama!]

12 minutes ago, Ollie-Haus said:

PS - We bought our tow vehicle about 18 months ago, listed in our signature line below. What did you get? 

Thanks for the welcome!  It's a 2022 Ford F150 4x4 5.0L V8 with the Pro Towing package.  I bought it strictly based on the 13,000 lb. towing capacity.  Pretty sure it can handle the LE2, but I've heard quite a few folks now say that it may be a bit small?  Too late now! 😄  But, I think it will be OK, we'll see!  Certainly not close to the monster you are driving~

[Hello from Alabama!]

Hi everyone, my name is Steve and I have placed my order for a Legacy Elite II and the estimated delivery is June 20th.

I have done very little RV camping, but it has been a plan for many years.  My wife and I used to dream about retiring and traveling the country in an RV.  Sadly, she passed away before we could realize that dream.  I am 64 and planning on retiring once I hit the magic 65 in September.

In December, I purchased my tow vehicle.   Took a trip up to Hohenwald a couple of weeks ago and met with Jason at Oliver.  I  toured the factory and pulled the trigger on the new trailer.  Still have a lot of learning to do-- there are days and days of videos on YouTube about Olivers and also just RVing in general so I've been binging those 😄

Really looking forward to this summer when me and my pup will hit the road!