Considering Oliver trailer, curious about modification help.

[burntcookie]

Hi all, 

My wife and I are considering either a used or new LEII and I have a question about getting help for doing modifications on my own. First off, I understand anything we do on our own is our own responsibility. We're fairly handy, but would benefit from being able to talk through ideas and possibly order some things from OIiver. From what I can tell on this forum, the service team seems willing to engage with folks in these sorts of projects. Am I right about that? some concrete examples:

- I'm very familiar and comfortable with 12/24V DC power systems and I may want my own battery and charge controller choices down the road. But, it sure would help to know the best places to run wires in the trailer or get known good dimensions in existing spaces. 

- If I decided I wanted to change out the stock toilet for a composting one or go the other way on a used trailer, can I order the needed parts from Oliver? Or get docs for what other changes I would need to make? 

All the projects would be things like this. Likely stuff I could figure out on my own, but would feel more comfortable if I could run a plan past an expert and possibly even pay for some stock parts to make installs look cleaner. 

[jd1923]

3 hours ago, burntcookie said:

I have a question about getting help for doing modifications on my own.

You will get ALL the help you need here --
Lot's of expertise in every factor of Oliver ownership and modifications!

In the 2 years of ownership of our hull, nearing 10-years-old, I have rewired most circuits in our Oliver, added LiFePO4 batteries, new inverter, solar, DC-DC chargers, motorized water and waste valves, new HDTV and A/V system, more and more...

And that's just me. There are 100s of others here who have done every imaginable kind of upgrade, from the artistic to highly technical. Just start reading the pages. 🤣

I like working the mods as you seem to. That's why buying a used Oliver was right for us. We spent less up front, allowing for available funds to make our special changes.

One mod post example --

 

Edited Friday at 12:57 AM by jd1923

[burntcookie]

Ha! I've got a Victron Multiplus II in a  DIY "Electric Solar Generator" or whatever you call those portable Bluetti, Jakery, Goal Zero boxes. 

Thanks for the reply. I would definitely reach out here for a head check, but I'm really curious about the "emergency" option of being able to talk to Oliver support and possibly order parts from them if needed. If I remember correctly, I've seen a few threads where folks mentioned running plans past the support team, I'd feel more comfortable if I had that in my back pocket as an option. Is that a thing they do?
 

[Patriot]

15 hours ago, burntcookie said:

 

- If I decided I wanted to change out the stock toilet for a composting one or go the other way on a used trailer, can I order the needed parts from Oliver? Or get docs for what other changes I would need to make? 

 

I do know an LE2 owner who recently removed his composting toilet and installed the standard black tank. He called Oliver and they gave him the model # and all the information to order the required parts to make it happen. All compost toilet equipped LE1 and LE2s still come with the blank tank from the production plant.

It’s a straight forward retro fit if you’re going from Compost to standard toilet. It’s a bit more of an involved install if you’re going from a standard to compost toilet. Also this owner did sell his composting toilet fairly quickly on Craigslist.

Welcome to the forum and we are all happy to help out! Ask away! 

Patriot🇺🇸

[Jim and Frances]

@burntcookie As previously stated, the level of knowledge, help and support on this forum is outstanding.   Lots of experience that is readily shared.  We've made several mods on ours and help has always been there.  I can't say enough good things about this group - a huge advantage of owning an Oliver that is not really marketed enough!  (No, I am not getting paid for this announcement 😄)

[jd1923]

12 hours ago, burntcookie said:

I'm really curious about the "emergency" option of being able to talk to Oliver support and possibly order parts from them if needed.

OTT is there by phone or entering a service ticket. I've not yet ordered parts from them but many owners do and many also go to them for service and upgrades. That becomes expensive, too far for me, and it's not DIY!

The components I've added are Victron (OTT installs Xantrex), Epoch batteries (OTT Lithionics), Samsung 32" M80D 4K UHD Slimfit TV in white (OTT installs clunker 24" TVs in black), motorized water valves (OTT manual valves), Alcan Springs, Timken bearings (OTT Dexter), soon new A/C (not OTT supplied Dometic or Truma products) so there's that too. 🤣

Edited Friday at 03:15 PM by jd1923

[Mike and Carol]

Oliver service will send parts, I’ve asked them for various parts over the years.  If you submit a trouble ticket asking about whatever you are planning on doing you will likely get a helpful answer from the service guys.  Most owners that do upgrades get their parts from Amazon, RV supply places or elsewhere.  There is a lot of experience and expertise on this forum.  If you plan on doing an upgrade chances are someone has already done it and can provide lots of guidance and advice.  Mike

[Galway Girl]

Check out our website blogs for many various upgrades and changes we've made.

I'll start you out with the Battery and Inverter Upgrade along with DC/DC charger post.

You'll see even more once you look it over:
 

4-ever-hitched.com - Oliver Upgrades

[ScubaRx]

On 7/10/2025 at 4:39 PM, burntcookie said:

Hi all, 

My wife and I are considering either a used or new LEII and I have a question about getting help for doing modifications on my own. We're fairly handy, but would benefit from being able to talk through ideas and possibly order some things from OIiver. From what I can tell on this forum, the service team seems willing to engage with folks in these sorts of projects. Am I right about that? some concrete examples:

If your modification plans veer too far off the Oliver standard rails, I'd be a little surprised for Oliver to offer much help. They are all about keeping things standard and they WILL NOT do any modification during production. They MIGHT do a mod in service after delivery. Of course, there's a hefty hourly rate to go along with anything they do extra. 

- I'm very familiar and comfortable with 12/24V DC power systems and I may want my own battery and charge controller choices down the road. But, it sure would help to know the best places to run wires in the trailer or get known good dimensions in existing spaces. 

There are wire chases in the rear of the upper cabinets front to rear on the curb side and interrupted by the pantry on the street side. There is only a single chase in the rear between the upper and lower hulls. At almost 20 years of Oliver ownership, I've run wires through areas that are generally considered impossible, ie: closet to the cabinets, between the hulls from one side to the other in the ceiling and behind the pantry.

- If I decided I wanted to change out the stock toilet for a composting one or go the other way on a used trailer, can I order the needed parts from Oliver? Or get docs for what other changes I would need to make? 

It can be done (actually anything can be done if you throw enough money and energy at it.)

All the projects would be things like this. Likely stuff I could figure out on my own, but would feel more comfortable if I could run a plan past an expert and possibly even pay for some stock parts to make installs look cleaner. 

Anything you buy from Oliver will cost you a premium and shipping as opposed to Amazon or many other outlets.

Your best source of experts will be found right here. There's more knowledge and experience among the owners than any other place, including Oliver.

Edited Friday at 11:15 PM by ScubaRx

[SeaDawg]

I still get quick responses on help from Oliver on random questions on my 2008. The support is second to none.

If you're talking mods, well, you've come to the right place. We have so many engineers and mod-oriented folks here, you'll find help and advice here, again, second to none.

Some of us just can't help ourselves, when it comes to improving and personalizing our well-traveled and well-loved ollies.

Welcome to the forum.