2026 YM Oliver awning style windows and other changes

[Patriot]

A few Oliver showroom floor photos of the Lippert awning style windows installed on 26 YM Olivers.

It’s my understanding from Oliver that these windows will allow for retro fit on existing Olivers. 

Pricing on the retro fit of all (5) windows has not been announced yet. 

 

 

3” max opening. 

Black interior frame and pull down roller shade. Also note the new white belly band. 

Edited August 15 by Patriot

[Zodd]

max of 3 inches? Ouch, that does not seem like a lot of airflow. 

[Steph and Dud B]

Not the Euro-style I was expecting. We had these on a previous trailer. Not much airflow. I wouldn't replace all my windows with these but might do just the one over the dinette for airflow on rainy days. Are they double pane? 

[routlaw]

Looking at the side profile, they do not look to be double pane. 

[jdmmtx]

This change seems like a step backwards. I prefer the look and functionality of the old-style windows and blinds. We pass things through our windows often and enjoy the airflow and connection with the outdoors when inside and they are fully open. That valance, unfortunately, looks like something from 1995. Thumbs up, though, on the white belly band!

Edited August 15 by jdmmtx

[johnwen]

8 hours ago, routlaw said:

Looking at the side profile, they do not look to be double pane. 

More like plexiglass :(

[Patriot]

5 hours ago, johnwen said:

More like plexiglass 😞

 

John, & @routlaw Rob,

My understanding is that its a (Lippert) Bonded 3000 series glass window. 

David

Edited August 15 by Patriot

[Steph and Dud B]

2 hours ago, Patriot said:

My understanding is that its a (Lippert) Bonded 3000 series glass window. 

According to the Lippert sales brochure those windows are "Available with single-glazed and dual-glazed panels." I hope Oliver is choosing double pane. Also, as I recall, there was a hack involving drilling out a rivet that would allow those windows to open further.

Edited August 15 by Steph and Dud B
Additional info

[routlaw]

https://res.cloudinary.com/lci-cloudinary/image/upload/v1734451736/Design Team/Sell Sheets/Lippert_-_Sell_Sheet_-_3000_Series_Windows_OEM_-_2023002334-WEB.pdf

Link for somewhat better description of these windows. 

I have mixed feelings about them myself. Not sure double pane is that big of a deal after years of use. Disappointed they only open 3 inches. The valance thing looks dorky. Always thought the chrome stuff looked tacky so an improvement with the white trim piece. Love the no maintenance of the windows though. 

The existing windows on the Oliver have always been the bane of ownership to me. Poorly designed and out of date.

 

[Steph and Dud B]

For us, the advantage of double pane isn't temperature control, it's noise reduction. They really do help when the guy with the huge Bluetooth speaker sets up next to you. But the bigger problem for me is that those Lippert windows really don't move much air. We never really felt a breeze in our old trailer. That said, they're better in the rain. For functionality, I'd like to have just one swing out window for use on rainy days. I know some of the other fiberglass trailers do that with the rear window.

[Patriot]

For those members who don’t do FB, here is recent pic of a few 26 YM interior updates from the Oliver FB page. I am seeing the fiber-granite sinks, a vent over the closet door where the pervious speaker use to be mounted. A new Bluetooth speaker, induction cook top, a texture wet bath wall, under cabinet switch lights, a new bath door, and the white belly band. 🇺🇸

Edited August 16 by Patriot

[rich.dev]

4 minutes ago, Patriot said:

a texture dry bath wall

Really, a dry bath? 

[Patriot]

4 minutes ago, rich.dev said:

Really, a dry bath? 

 

4 minutes ago, rich.dev said:

Really, a dry bath? 

Haha! Wishful thinking.  😄 typo corrected! 

Edited August 15 by Patriot

[Steve Morris]

In a different view, the flexible reading lights are different, with the switch on the base.

[jd1923]

It looks like an Oliver to me! Not much different.

Is that wallpaper on the bath/closet door wall?

[Steph and Dud B]

I would prefer an induction stovetop with the lithium power packages...

[Ronbrink]

19 hours ago, jd1923 said:

Is that wallpaper on the bath/closet door wall?

Good eye! Not as subtle in difference as the other changes mentioned. 

[John Dorrer]

There are flip up windows that open to the horizontal position. 3" will allow little air flow. Bummer.

Edited August 17 by John Dorrer
Updated Comment

[John Dorrer]

20 hours ago, John Dorrer said:

There are flip up windows that open to the horizontal position. 3" will allow little air flow. Bummer.

Updated to say 3" will allow little air flow.

[tallmandan]

On 8/15/2025 at 12:56 PM, jd1923 said:

Is that wallpaper on the bath/closet door wall?

Not a fan of wallpaper/texture look on the wall.  I've always hated the cheap, dingy wallpaper look on the interior of so many other RVs. 

Always loved the clean, nautical feel of the bright white fiberglass in the Oliver.  Its a double hull fiberglass trailer so embrace that!  Leave it to individual owners if they want to cover the fiberglass with something.

I'm not sure I like the new windows either, which sure seem to have less airflow.  On the plus-side, it does provide rain protection.  My trailer is usually my basecamp and I often leave the windows open when I leave for the day's adventure to keep it cooler inside. I worry that if a rainstorm comes up before I return then it can get wet inside the trailer (Colorado is notorious for quick-forming afternooon thundershowers in the summer). 

I wonder how much more privacy the new windows add with the dark tint?  Assume it is significant and the new roller shade is a full shade only?  Does the dark tint result in less light transmission and a darker feel inside?  I like light-and-bright!

[jd1923]

3 hours ago, tallmandan said:

Not a fan of wallpaper/texture look on the wall.  I've always hated the cheap, dingy wallpaper look on the interior of so many other RVs. 

Always loved the clean, nautical feel of the bright white fiberglass in the Oliver.  Its a double hull fiberglass trailer so embrace that!  Leave it to individual owners if they want to cover the fiberglass with something.

I'm not sure I like the new windows either, which sure seem to have less airflow.

Yep, me too which is great. No sense liking what's not goin' to happen! We like our walls and windows and all our necessary corrections and wonderful mods! Our hull is turning 10-years-old this fall. Should have it another 10, or 20, and keep it in the family...

[WeeBeastie]

Was just at the "mothership" and had a chance to look at a 26.  Yes the new windows do give an entirely new look, they also minimize air flow and do diminish the natural light.  These same windows and shades were in a prior RV a few years ago and we discovered that you really loose airflow without using the ceiling fan, then you have the added noise.   But the biggest issue for me is the shades need to be put in the up position while driving otherwise they get beaten up a bit, and come morning they allow a lot of light in the sides come morning... be prepared if you are  sun up wake up kind of person...  

On a positive note, the accent wall, doesn't look bad and is smooth.  The only concern is that you now have a fixed color palette that you will always have to take into consideration...  It is a nice touch but doesn't allow a complete color customization as you will have to keep to the grey tones...