Mainiac Posted April 16, 2017 Share Posted April 16, 2017 Leaving in the morning, for what looks like a 3 day wet trip, to pick up our Oliver. At least it is only suppoesed to be showers there Thursday... 6 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
GrayGhost Posted April 16, 2017 Share Posted April 16, 2017 ???? 1 GrayGhost 2015 Legacy Elite II Hull # 98 2020 F150 3.5 EcoBoost Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Raspy Posted April 16, 2017 Share Posted April 16, 2017 Leaving in the morning, for what looks like a 3 day wet trip, to pick up our Oliver. At least it is only suppoesed to be showers there Thursday… Looking forward to your next post. Have fun! John "I only exaggerate enough to compensate for being taken with a grain of salt." LE2 #92 (sold), Black Series HQ19 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Try2Relax Posted April 16, 2017 Share Posted April 16, 2017 Stay safe out there Bob, have a good trip. Can't wait to see the pictures.. Randy One Life Live It Enjoyably 2017 F350 6.7L SRW CC LB 2015 Oliver Elite II Hull #69 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Moderators Mike and Carol Posted April 16, 2017 Moderators Share Posted April 16, 2017 Good luck! It's a fun experience. Also looking forward to pictures - Mike Texas Hill Country | 2016 Elite II #135 | 2020 Ram 2500 6.7L Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Hikegsm Posted April 16, 2017 Share Posted April 16, 2017 Another Ollie is born! Hope all goes smoothly and look forward to some baby pictures! Yvonne & Doug 2017 Legacy Elite II, twin bed Hull #223 2017 Ford F-250 Lariat, crew cab Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
KarenLukens Posted April 16, 2017 Share Posted April 16, 2017 Congratulations Bob and family :) You guys will have a great time with the Oliver crew and at Fall Hollow. We really enjoyed our stay there and ended up staying a few extra days just to get settled in. The one tip that I can think of is that you will want a sewer slinky and a length of Rhinoflex is a lot nicer then the sewer hose that comes with it. If you don't have a slinky then it's an uphill battle to the hole and poses that problem. Other then that, you guys will have a great time. We ran for a couple days there with the shore power shut off just to learn the Solar. If you bought the wet cell T105's then make sure that the Zamp controller is set to wet. It comes set to AGM from the factory. Also be sure to check your propane valves and if you bought the 30lb tanks, they are about half full from Oliver. Enjoy your new home away from home you guys :) https://www.amazon.com/Camco-43051-Sidewinder-Plastic-Support/dp/B000BUU5WW/ref=sr_1_1?ie=UTF8&qid=1492401077&sr=8-1&keywords=Rv+Sewer+slinky 1 Happy Camping, Reed & Karen Lukens with Riffles our Miniature Poodle 2017 Oliver Legacy Elite II Standard, Hull #200 / 2017 Silverado High Country 1500 Short Bed 4x4 Past TV - 2012 Mercedes-Benz ML350 4Matic BlueTEC Diesel Click on our avatar pic above to find the videos on our Oliver Legacy Elite II Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Moderators Mike and Carol Posted April 17, 2017 Moderators Share Posted April 17, 2017 Hey can we please tone down the comments, they are getting a little too aggressive and hostile. Thanks. John Davies Spokane WA Agree. We don't usually delete posts, but I just did. This is Canoe12's thread on his pick up experience, let's get back on topic. Mike 4 Texas Hill Country | 2016 Elite II #135 | 2020 Ram 2500 6.7L Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Moderators topgun2 Posted April 17, 2017 Moderators Share Posted April 17, 2017 C12, When we took delivery of Twist a little over a year ago, it had rained HARD for about 30 hours. Certainly this was not the most desirable, but it really didn't hurt the delivery experience (other than getting our nice clean Elite II a bit dirty right off the bat). All of the important stuff is done under cover and at your first set-up there are more than enough hands around so that you will not even get very damp. Have a great time and enjoy the experience. Bill 4 2023 Ford F150 Lariat 3.5EB FX4 Max Towing, Max Payload, 2016 Oliver Elite II - Hull #117 "Twist" Near Asheville, NC Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mainiac Posted April 18, 2017 Author Share Posted April 18, 2017 Thanks all. To me camping doesn't come with cement or lazer level sites. If I did I guess I would camp someplace in the panhandle of Florida. We have blocks, chocks, slinkys, and I am sure friendly neighbors to get us where we will need to be. Thanks for removing the 'thorn'. My private messages won't be on ignore. Thank you... 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rideandfly Posted April 18, 2017 Share Posted April 18, 2017 Bob, Congrats on your new Ollie!!!!!!! We're camping in TN right now, had thunderstorms yesterday afternoon and light rain last night. The light rain on the Ollie roof last night was music to sleep with! Look forward to seeing photos of your new Ollie!!!! 2015 LE2 #75 / 2024 F-150/5.0L Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mainiac Posted April 18, 2017 Author Share Posted April 18, 2017 Thanks, we are close. Within 500 miles and a day to go. We wanted to 'scoot-a long' while the sun was shining, especially with interstate construction. Boy, the south must be almost empty with all the snowbirds we have seen fleeing home. 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Moderators SeaDawg Posted April 18, 2017 Moderators Share Posted April 18, 2017 Glad your travels have been good so far! Florida is not quite empty yet. Lots of Canadian and northern accents in Costco today.... That after Easter Parade north of RVs and trailers is pretty impressive, isn't it? Looking forward to your photos in a few days. Safe travels. Sherry 2008 Ram 1500 4 × 4 2008 Oliver Elite, Hull #12 Florida and Western North Carolina, or wherever the truck goes.... 400 watts solar. DC compressor fridge. No inverter. 2 x 105 ah agm batteries . Life is good. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Administrators MDuncan Posted April 18, 2017 Administrators Share Posted April 18, 2017 Also be sure to check your propane valves and if you bought the 30lb tanks, they are about half full from Oliver. Enjoy your new home away from home you guys Hi Karen, Your propane tanks should have been full at delivery. I'm sorry this happened. Our tanks a filled by a third party and should be full when installed before delivery. I will let the team know to double check these from now on. Matt 2 Matt Duncan Marketing Consultant, Oliver Travel Trailers Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Try2Relax Posted April 18, 2017 Share Posted April 18, 2017 And that right there is why I'm always happy to show my trailer and never hesitate recommending the Oliver Company. Randy One Life Live It Enjoyably 2017 F350 6.7L SRW CC LB 2015 Oliver Elite II Hull #69 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
KarenLukens Posted April 18, 2017 Share Posted April 18, 2017 KarenLukens wrote: Also be sure to check your propane valves and if you bought the 30lb tanks, they are about half full from Oliver. Enjoy your new home away from home you guys Hi Karen, Your propane tanks should have been full at delivery. I’m sorry this happened. Our tanks a filled by a third party and should be full when installed before delivery. I will let the team know to double check these from now on. Matt Thanks Matt :) We ran out of the first tank on day 3 at Fall Hollow, then put 9.7 gallons in a couple days later, so it really wasn't a big problem at all. It got us started and now I know to check it every couple weeks and it will run a month easy with the 2 - 30 pounders while boondocking. And that's with the fridge, stove, heater, and Truma water heater running on propane. The outdoor fireplace may take me down a bit faster but it's worth it :) Happy Camping, Reed & Karen Lukens with Riffles our Miniature Poodle 2017 Oliver Legacy Elite II Standard, Hull #200 / 2017 Silverado High Country 1500 Short Bed 4x4 Past TV - 2012 Mercedes-Benz ML350 4Matic BlueTEC Diesel Click on our avatar pic above to find the videos on our Oliver Legacy Elite II Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mainiac Posted April 19, 2017 Author Share Posted April 19, 2017 Light mist, light traffic, light construction.... made it to under 30 miles to go. Let the fun begin, tomorrow... 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Moderators topgun2 Posted April 19, 2017 Moderators Share Posted April 19, 2017 C12, Good for you guys! I'm guessing that by now you have found the local WalMart. If you head west from there, through the center of town, and, another two or three blocks, there is a local donut shop one block to the north. Better donuts than WalMart and the guys at the plant really appreciate those puppies. Try to get some sleep - your baby is waiting for your undivided attention. Bill 2023 Ford F150 Lariat 3.5EB FX4 Max Towing, Max Payload, 2016 Oliver Elite II - Hull #117 "Twist" Near Asheville, NC Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rideandfly Posted April 20, 2017 Share Posted April 20, 2017 Bob, Believe we saw y'all this morning driving a dark pickup with Maine tags? We were in a white pickup with Ollie in tow at Fall Hollow restaurant. If it was you, gave us a thumbs up! Congrats on the new Ollie, we're no longer in the area to see your beautiful new Ollie, but looking forward to seeing photos! 2015 LE2 #75 / 2024 F-150/5.0L Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mainiac Posted April 28, 2017 Author Share Posted April 28, 2017 Rideandfly...Bill, we did see you at the top of the hill. Have been out out touch in remote corners of Miss., Alabama, and Georgia. Have not taken pictures, too busy dodging rain drops. A great place to camp was Mt. Cheaha State Park in Alabama, even if the 30 mile goat path was mostly up and up. Some of the turns were so tight that we think we caught glimps of us ahead. The Oliver was a dream to tow, and the backup cam was. Essential in a couple of places where we all of a sudden ran out of road... 3 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rideandfly Posted April 28, 2017 Share Posted April 28, 2017 Bob, Congratulations on your new Ollie!!!!!!! Assumed that was y'all at Fall Hollow. Looking forward to seeing photos of your Ollie when you have some! 2015 LE2 #75 / 2024 F-150/5.0L Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Commanche Posted April 28, 2017 Share Posted April 28, 2017 KarenLukens wrote: Also be sure to check your propane valves and if you bought the 30lb tanks, they are about half full from Oliver. Enjoy your new home away from home you guys Hi Karen, Your propane tanks should have been full at delivery. I’m sorry this happened. Our tanks a filled by a third party and should be full when installed before delivery. I will let the team know to double check these from now on. Matt Propane tanks full at delivery? We had to take our tanks up to the lumber yard for fill up and we paid the tab. Guess I was kind of surprised that that didn't come with the trailer. Stan Stan and Carol Blacksburg, VA 2014 Dodge Durango 5.7 Hemi 2014 Legacy Elite II Standard Hull 63 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Moderators SeaDawg Posted April 30, 2017 Moderators Share Posted April 30, 2017 I thought it was Insurance rules. We've never picked up an RV, that I can remember, with full lp tanks. Always looking for a pilot/flying j after Elkhart when delivering motorhomes... Those are always empty. Our Oliver was empty, too . But that was nine years ago... 2008 Ram 1500 4 × 4 2008 Oliver Elite, Hull #12 Florida and Western North Carolina, or wherever the truck goes.... 400 watts solar. DC compressor fridge. No inverter. 2 x 105 ah agm batteries . Life is good. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
KarenLukens Posted May 1, 2017 Share Posted May 1, 2017 Oliver tells you these days that they are full when you pick up your new trailer. Happy Camping, Reed & Karen Lukens with Riffles our Miniature Poodle 2017 Oliver Legacy Elite II Standard, Hull #200 / 2017 Silverado High Country 1500 Short Bed 4x4 Past TV - 2012 Mercedes-Benz ML350 4Matic BlueTEC Diesel Click on our avatar pic above to find the videos on our Oliver Legacy Elite II Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Moderators topgun2 Posted May 1, 2017 Moderators Share Posted May 1, 2017 When I picked up Twist a year ago - February, its propane tanks (20 pounders) were full. Bill 2023 Ford F150 Lariat 3.5EB FX4 Max Towing, Max Payload, 2016 Oliver Elite II - Hull #117 "Twist" Near Asheville, NC Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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