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Smokies are great. Avoid Dolly World, Pigeon Forge and Gatlinburg. Nashville is very nice. Tour the Jack Daniel place in Lynchburg. Do the Pea Body in Memphis. It has some wonderful restaurants. It has ducks.

Not looking to start an AS v. Oliver fight, if I was at all impressed with an AS I would have bought one. We had come down to AS, Type X and Oliver. The quality difference of the Oliver was a large margin. I suspect Oliver would do a rock guard right, matching their overall build quality. It actually does have to be a separate piece. I am no vehicle engineer, but the rough surface on the under panel of my truck is pretty tough, and you hardly notice it. It is a textured surface shot with the body color and clear coat.

Notice the rock guard on the front of this silly aluminum trailer. I'd like to see something like that on the beautiful Oliver. It needs to be replaceable, repaintable, or so durable that it never shows wear. It also has to be aesthetically pleasing so it does not detract from the simple beauty of the Oliver. I am guessing something like this needs to be put on before the two sets of clam shells are put in place.

Do you have a website?

Beautiful pictures. I used to fish the NC/TN line and drove some beautiful roads, and especially beautiful during the Rhododendron bloom

I placed my order today. https://blackstoneproducts.com/products/17-griddle-with-carrybag?_pos=1&_sid=8171ca08b&_ss=r

OK - I have now signed up for two cards. Open Roads - Gets over 50 cents off at partner stations https://myopenroads.com/ Gas Buddy - Gets up to 25 cents off https://www.gasbuddy.com/pay

I love following you on this trip @Galway Girl

@DunnYetTell us about the truck you ordered. A four door straight six Maverick was my college car too. It was as basic as a car could be, and I could work on it. It lasted on into my first year of work. It had no A/C and the hour long summer commute was too much for me in the Houston heat. It was a good car.

I wonder if this related to the RV downturn?

Good job.

I sort of went through the same exercise as you, but only in my mind. I have been studying RVing for almost three years now. Oliver started our EII last Tuesday. Delivery is scheduled for August 9. You made a smart choice! 😁😁😁 Happy RVing and stay connected to us here.

The OE II has tires rated for 2040 (8,160 for four tires) each at 65 PSI. The trailer is 5,000 dry. Loaded maybe you get up over 6,000 pounds. Max is 7,000, right? At 7,000 (85% tire load capacity) pounds would be 55 PSI (85% of 65 PSI). 6,000 would be 50 PSI. We are saying the same thing. I take my old Jeep in for service and the guy airs my tires up to 80 PSI when my Jeep only weighs 3,000 pounds. Rough ride!

II am trying to get a sense of how much heat it generates.

Can you use the Blackstone 17" as a cook top for a pan or a pot? Will it boil water in a pot? Will it fry food in a skillet?

As I am still waiting for delivery of the 2023 LE II, I asked my agent if the policy from him offered "replacement value". His answer, "Our policies are "actual cash value". Is that the same as ""replacement value"? This is what the Shelter website said https://www.shelterinsurance.com/insurance/rvinsurance/coverageoptions/

Can that be used as a grill, or is it only a griddle?

Your story is a true testament to the love for an Oliver. I am so glad no one was hurt. I know you said you do not want to discuss the details of the rollover, but I would ask for the benefit of others if you might reconsider and start a thread on how and why it happened. We all make mistakes, and a post event analysis is the best way to learn how to do better. ❤️

Keep us posted on the new Ollie experience. My estimated production start date is now 7 days away. May the road be kind to you.

I do want to go there https://www.grandcodroy.com/about

Does the Owner's Manual come with the new trailer or do I need to print my copy from OU?

I have an abundance of toys at home. I want to RV to see the US. I see no problem putting my toys aside while RVing. I see the Ollie as a way to travel light and move along at the drop of a hat.

You are right. I just filled up with diesel at Walmart and paid $3.14, the lowest I have paid in three years. I have always suspected Love and all are higher because most purchases are made with fleet cards. The area around the pumps at Walmart gets very crowded as they are always the lowest price.

Open Roads sounds pretty good By joining our program you will have access to discount diesel prices at specified locations such as Loves and Travel Centers of America. Current members are saving an average of 30 to 40 cents per gallon off the pump price. There are no signup fees or membership fees to join. There are no long-term contracts to sign and no hidden fees. https://myopenroads.com/