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I need to back off on my weight comments above. At the time we were looking, the X195 was not out yet and they had a X22 (or something like that) with GVWR of 9000 or 10000 lbs as I recall - thus my comments about the weight. The X195 appeared as a generation 2 trailer from this manufacturer (they dropped the x22) just before we bought our Ollie and it has a GVWR of 6172 lbs so much less. In the same ballpark as the Oliver LEII. So for serious rough roads and offroad this is certainly an appealing option.

We considered this one as a serious contender before we bought our Oliver. It had a number of issues for us however. The first is it's pretty heavy (X195) compared to the Elite II - pretty much 3/4-ton truck territory. For our kind of travel I didn't think we would make sufficient use of its off-road capabilities and the air suspension - we are getting too old for that. I couldn't really imagine pulling something that heavy off-road even with our 3/4-ton truck. The dry toilet seems nice but fussy and expensive for sure. Finally, didn't like the bed size and layout, and no twin-bed option. Relatively limited dealer network with no apparent mothership (and I live in Wisconsin!). In the end for the price and the features mentioned, we felt the Oliver EII was a better buy for our use. But I am not surprised you too saw it as a competitor to Oliver.

Same with us. But then we fill our FW tank and our 35 gal supplemental tank with soft water from home to avoid scaling in the water heater and that gets us through most outings.

Yes, tow vehicle description is in my signature. Very happy with the product.

Wow! Nice tutorial.

Here is my solution. If CGI would come to my area I would add a ceramic coating.

Please let us know what you find here. I too find the Furrion of very limited value and the tiny, dimly-lit display doesn't help. The larger Furrion display is worth a try if it syncs with the existing camera.

Ditto on the audio with the 4 speakers. Often we don't get a cell signal so pulling in something FM or listening to an old CD is our only fix to our technology addiction. After two years we have never used the TV. I have considered removing it.

Hurray! Another OTT person in Wisconsin! Columbia Cty for me but I service my Oli near Sheboygan. Not quite sure how to have a private chat to share info but I am open to it.

Ditto. There have never been any Oliver dealers in Wisconsin or anywhere close to me. It is almost a draw between the closest out of state dealer and going to OTT in Tennessee. I am not complaining as I understood this when I bought the trailer. My solution: I found a reliable RV service center (and dealer of other brands) in the state that is also an authorized Truma service center. They work well with Oliver, Truma, Xantrex, etc. They did a couple of warranty repairs for me with no issues and Oliver providing reimbursement (Thank you Jason E.). If I need other repairs, I will go back there. At one time, we discussed having an informal Oliver service center directory. I understand there may be some implied endorsement issues with having that posted here but it sure would be handy (assuming everyone understood the ground rules).

Our story is different, but equally compelling. Hadn't camped in 30 years and had never owned an RV. Purchased Hull 1394 in August of 2023 sight unseen but after a lot of research. We knew what we wanted. Just completed trip #13 today arriving home from the Chequamegon-Nicolet National Forest. Little FS primitive campground nestled away through 10 miles of single lane gravel road. Temperatures got down in the 40's most nights - we love the northern cool. No regrets. Perfect trailer for us.

I think this is about right by my informal data and 62 is way better on the suspension than 70 mph. I don't have the patience for 62 so I will be more in the 65 to 67 mph range but keeping it under 70 dramatically improves the mpg and it just is a safer and less jarring drive. This is another reason to get off the interstate as well where the speed limits are lower. It may be only a few miles per hour difference in the end, but fuel consumption/drag and the dynamics of hitting bumps are not linear with speed.

When I think of mpg difference between my Duramax diesel empty vs pulling the Oli, it is easy to understand how a comparable range drop (or worse) occurs with an EV truck. I don't see EV trucks replacing my diesel for a long time unless they significantly increase the size of the batteries for towing. That said, I am suspecting my next car will be an EV but I think I will lease as the technology is still changing.

Not the lightest and probably not the quietest (although it is not loud). Most importantly it fits under the tonneau cover in my truck bed. I run off the propane so I am not mucking with gas cans. This and the size (both dimensions and power output) were primary considerations in my choice. Price is right. Powers the Ollie including AC with ease. Champion Power Equipment 5500/4000-Watt Electric Start Gasoline and Propane Powered Dual Fuel Inverter Generator W/CO Shield and Quiet Technology 201469 - The Home Depot. I use ramps to get it up in the back of my TV. Since I have the full battery package and solar, I only take it along if I think I am going to need the AC (which is not often). Provides a minimal home backup source until I do something bigger and better.

Same here.