Jason Foster

So say we all.

Thanks for posting this. I think this is what I will do as well.

At the moment, I am not going to worry about the condensation. However, it will concern me if it starts to grow mold. So far, it dries out fairly quickly. I wonder if it is a problem with those staying in theirs full time in the north climates.

I don't know why something like a rubber cover with a slit in it wouldn't work to keep air out and allow water to drip out using gravity. That would solve the air infiltration while allowing the water to escape. Best part is it would be cheap to do.

As far as Oliver being able to build one, as HDRider originally asked, I don't see any reason other than cost vs. benefit. As it sits, the LE2 is 208.5 lbs per linear foot. At 30 foot as mentioned, that would increase the dry weight from 4,900 lbs to 6,255 lbs. That is a substantial increase. Keeping with the current 30% allowance for cargo and water, the GVWR would increase from 7,000 lbs to approximately 9,000 lbs. I'm not an engineer but spanning that extra distance with fiberglass makes me wonder if they would have to build it up some more to keep the rigidity. That might add another 500 lbs. A 10,000 lbs Oliver doesn't sound too appealing to me. Then they would have to consider the extra 6.5 feet per trailer in their warehouse. For every 3.5 30-footers, they lose one 23.5 trailer on their floor. Not only would the molds need to be replaced, but the infrastructure would have to be increased. If they were to shut down production of one of their models to accommodate the space, it might not be so bad as long as the sales price compensated, but there are a lot of people that still want the LE1 and LE2, so the LE3 (30-footer) would need its own space.

Same. That closet keeps all the clutter out of the living space and the TV. I wouldn't do it any other way.

This was exactly what went through my mind before buying the Oliver. My wife and I went back and forth on it for a month before deciding that we just don't spend that much time in the bathroom. Sure, a dry bath, and one I can actually stand up in, would be great, but the differences in quality between the Oliver and the only other contender out there in my opinion, the AS, was like night and day. The AS I was looking at was the 27-foot Globetrotter. It marked all the items on the list, but the build quality was suspect and the hull, although pretty, seemed like something out of nightmares for those parked under tree limbs and suffering the occasional hailstorm. I honestly think the Oliver already is in Airstream territory, if not in fact beyond it. A 27-foot dry bath Oliver would be so far beyond AS, they couldn't catch up.

In answer to my own question, I don't think I would. I love the size of the LE2 and I am still in a bit of sticker shock after purchasing it. However, if Oliver added a full size head? hmmm. Tempting.

The real question is, who here would buy a 30 foot Oliver that weighs somewhere south of 7k for roughly $115k?

My bank account agrees with this assessment.

I can confirm with pictures that water does indeed condense on the hull. I was looking at the way the King Omnidirectional antenna was routed into the attic when i found this horrible leak. After further investigation involving paper towel, a fan and a water hose, I determined it was just condensation on the hull. I will be leaving the scupper holes open but I would sure like a one-way valve on it to reduce air infiltration.

I looked at these options as well. LUND Fender Well Gun Box | Bass Pro Shops Dee Zee STEEL WHEEL WELL TOOLBOX WITH DRAWERS (5) (DZ95D) | Zoro Then there is this. I like this one the best but it comes with a few problems: Expensive and access. I have a foldable tonneau cover so it isn't a problem. For those that don't have access like that, they will have to crawl in grab it off the wall. Chevrolet Silverado 1500 (2019 - 2023) - BuiltRight Industries

I haven't added wheel well storage yet, but this looks like a decent option for a bill. VEVOR Truck Bed Storage Box, Lockable Lid, Waterproof ABS Wheel Well Tool Box 6.6 Gal/20 L with Password Padlock, Compatible with Tundra 2007-2021, Driver Side, Black | VEVOR US

That looks like a good option.

Yes. That tax on my Oliver was painful.

Although the thought of drilling a hole through my brand-new Oliver makes me queasy, the 4" vent between the closet and the vanity makes a lot of sense. Since the air is drawn through the closet, does it reduce the airflow in the hull or increase it?

That vent in mine is that same size as the heating register under the bed, which also mimics the heating register under the sink. At first, I thought it was designed to deliver hot air, but wasn't doing a very good job of it. It wasn't until I opened the section under the dining seat that I realized they were using the heat register as a vent. I think Rivernerd mentioned it is 2 inches wide.

If the squirrels are staring at you saying “What the ..?”, then you are probably doing it wrong.

Air would pull from an area with least resistance, if you were to add vents closer to the heater, it might reduce the effectiveness of vents near the bathroom causing dead spots. This just my opinion though.

Not a bad idea. I have this camping table that has a built in wash basin. It probably wouldn't be too hard to mount the shower head above the sink.

Since the vent is directly below the bedding and just above where my dog sleeps, I plan to install a thin filter on the back side of that main cabin intake vent. I'm not really concerned about the air circulating in the basement, so I won't mount anything on the Truma. Something like this would be able to stop hair and lint but still allow adequate airflow: Amazon.com: Replacement Air Conditioner Foam Filters Compatible with Frost King Model F1524 and 471002-15 x 24 x 3/16 in. - 2 Pack : Home & Kitchen

I can confirm that in my 24, however, looking at the Truma makes me wonder why it wasn't mounted 90 degrees since the current orientation causes a substantial kink in the air ducts. However, that would compromise the mounting on top the wheel well. Although I don't really see a problem with that. Return vents: Bathroom Closet upper and lower venting As seen in the pictures, they installed one above and below. However, it stays cold in there so without possative airflow using a fan, it is just dead space. I think a small DC power fan mounted on one of these vents would make a big difference, though I'm not sure if it is needed since there are no water lines in there.

This almost sounds like a consignment rather than a dealer purchase. I wonder if they will take trade ins now.

The good thing is, the new Olivers have some amazing upgrades and they are starting to put them into some Dealer locations which make it somewhat more convenient to get one. And maybe they will now take trades since they are going to dealers?