Larger Oliver?

[beeser]

Any news yet on a larger Oliver?

[northwoods]

We are hoping to begin working on a larger "Oliver" by the end of the year. This is not

written in stone yet, but that is our tentative plan. I will give all of you the scoop as soon as I know something definate!!!

Northwoods

[stuartw]

We are hoping to begin working on a larger "Oliver" by the end of the year. This is not

written in stone yet, but that is our tentative plan. I will give all of you the scoop as soon as I know something definate!!!

Northwoods

 

Northwoods,

 

I'd be glad to provide input as a prospective buyer if you ever do that sort of thing. My wife and I have owned a 31' Carri-Lite fiver, a 22' Arctic Fox TT, a 31' Arctic Fox TT, and a 26' Holiday Rambler TT (the current rig). We've also owned a number of boats so we know our way around fiberglass ...

 

Cheers,

 

Stuart

[beeser]

Well, since a larger Oliver is in the preliminary stages how about if we provide some suggestions or items we would like to see included?

 

Larger bed oriented front to back

Front window or generally more windows

More outside storage - maybe something like the new Bigfoot front mounted storage unit

On board generator or something built-in to accommodate one

Dual axles

[stuartw]

Let's pretend it's Christmas - here's part of my wish list for the next gen Oliver :

 

No stripper pole

8' width, nominally 22' long

Factory brackets for Equalizer hitch (or at least no obstructions to install one)

Factory installed back up camera

Optimized for a couple with island queen or option for full twins (30x80)

Dual axle with Dexter never-lube hubs

Minimum 2K net carrying capacity

Provision for four golf cart batteries (T-145 size) on pull out rack(s)

Dual bank battery switch (1/2/All/Off) with supporting wiring to battery rack

Larger black tank (40 gallon minimum) with option for factory installed black flush and Sani-Con systems

China toilet

Larger gray tank (40 gallon minimum)

10 gallon DSI hot water

5.7GPM VSD smart water pump

Best-in-class tank level monitors

Racks and plumbing for 3 x 5 gallon propane vs. 2 x 7 - allows exchange anywhere

Provision for 3kW true sine wave inverter/charger

Provision for Honda 2000i generator (with propane conversion and remote start)

Provision for solar panels

Provision for DirecTV dish on roof plus supporting wiring

Provision for cell booster antenna on roof plus supporting wiring

Upgraded DC wiring throughout - more copper!

Provision for Link2000 battery monitor or similar

Suitable panel area for remote panels to manage electricals, tankage

Stove - 3 burner with oven

8 cubic foot fridge/freezer

Receiver hitch on rear bumper (for bike rack)

Ladder to access all roof accessories

LED lighting throughout rig to conserve battery power (including running lights)

Fully enclosed underbelly, heated tanks, and upgraded insulation throughout

Dual pane tinted glass windows

Day-night shades throughout

Two Fantastic fans (one in bath, one in main area) with hoods

Ducted A/C with heat pump capability

Upgraded electronics (AM/FM/CD/DVD/iPod/MP3/WMA/etc) with serious speakers and wiring

Comfortable seating for two that points towards the standard TV location

Good pantry space

Good hanging locker space

At least one good outside storage locker, ideally pass-through side to side (for skis, etc.)

Alarm system to protect all this stuff

 

OK, so maybe it'll need to be more like 40' long ...

 

Stuart