We’re official! Hull 268

[Free2Roam]

 

 

we finally have our trailer! Thanks to Phil and Ritchie for getting us up and going and to the additional factory workers who jumped in to help tweak a couple of things as we were leaving. We had a family emergency arise requiring us to leave earlier and more expeditiously than expected, but Ritchie and his guys were great!  Thank you!

 

We ended up staying at the Natchez Trace RV campground.  Highly recommend this place!  There are about 8 spots that face the lake on the front side of the grounds.  We set up there and it was great.  We stayed 2 nights. Very peaceful and a great view.  Full hook ups. You’ll need a 30 to 50 amp coverter for power.  We opted for full hookups as this was our first RV experience. Not as scary as I was anticipating. Even the tank dumping was easy!

 

Now will be the fun part of getting things put in their proper places and customized.  Oh, and I am so pleased about how our cushions turned out. We opted for our own fabric choice (Sunbrella fabric) and feel it was totally worth it!

 

We are THRILLED!!!

 

 

[Overland]

Looks great.  Which floor is that?  Goes really well with the charcoal.

[Free2Roam]

Looks great. Which floor is that? Goes really well with the charcoal.

 

Thanks! Not sure the official name. I call it the “new gray flooring”. It replaced whatever the gray floor was they were using. When we got our sample box there was no gray floor sample. Anita said they had just gotten it and hadn’t had any samples cut yet but that it was really pretty. We went with it aight unseen on her recommendation and are glad we did. I looked on our invoice and all it says is “special floor”, but it is one of the regular flooring choices because there was no extra charge.

[Mike and Carol]

That’s a good looking trailer!  Congrats, happy camping and hope to see you on the road. Mike

[Free2Roam]

That’s a good looking trailer! Congrats, happy camping and hope to see you on the road. Mike

 

Thanks, Mike! Can’t wait to get out there.

[MikeandGerri]

Congratulations!!!  Very nice looking Oliver and I like your cushion fabric!!

 

I think we were at the factory having warranty work done when you all picked up!!

 

Happy travels!!!

[Cobra1169]

Looks great!  Nice setup.

[Kayrae51]

Wahoo! All set to get out and see this beautiful country! Trailer looks sharp! Sending our best wishes your way.

Smiles...Kathy

[Free2Roam]

Congratulations!!! Very nice looking Oliver and I like your cushion fabric!! I think we were at the factory having warranty work done when you all picked up!! Happy travels!!!

 

thanks! How funny! We  WERE there with you in the lobby. I recognize you from your profile pic. We had just gotten back from lunch and were getting ready to hook up to go to the campsite. ☺️  Hope you’re back up and running smoothly! -Angela

[SeaDawg]

Looks great. Love your choices. Wishing you many miles of smiles, and awesome camping memories.

 

Sherry

[KarenLukens]

Hull #268 looks great :) Did Oliver set the brake controller for you?

[Free2Roam]

Hull #268 looks great ???? Did Oliver set the brake controller for you?

 

No. My husband set it. He’s used them many times before. Only had to use it briefly on one of the back roads in TN after missing our turn when I lost cell service and google maps locked up! Before our next trip, we will make sure we have an old school paper map as a backup! -Angela

[topgun2]

Free2 -

 

So happy for you guys and for the excitement you are feeling.  Know that there is more to come!  Enjoy the heck out of it!

 

Bill

[PAndrews]

Very nice to meet y'all!  Here's to many memories made.

 

- Phil

 

 

[John E Davies]

 

Only had to use it briefly on one of the back roads in TN after missing our turn when I lost cell service and google maps locked up! Before our next trip, we will make sure we have an old school paper map as a backup! -Angela

 

Congratulations on the new baby.

 

You can download the map data for the Google Maps app for offline use for when you lose a cell signal. I haven't tried navigating offline, I think it won't work. The map data has to be updated every 30 days but it will remind you. Update over wifi, the files are big.

 

There are a number of nav apps that don't require cell service, but I always recommend a stand alone unit, Garmin is my favorite brand, I think this is way better than most factory nav systems: https://www.amazon.com/Garmin-RV-660LMT-6-Inch-Navigator/dp/B00YY3UBV2

 

Free quarterly map and Point of Interest updates and it won't ever freeze up on you!

 

John Davies

 

Spokane WA

[Free2Roam]

 

There are a number of nav apps that don’t require cell service, but I always recommend a stand alone unit, Garmin is my favorite brand, I think this is way better than most factory nav systems: https://www.amazon.com/Garmin-RV-660LMT-6-Inch-Navigator/dp/B00YY3UBV2 Free quarterly map and Point of Interest updates and it won’t ever freeze up on you! John Davies Spokane WA

 

thanks for the recommendation. Will definitely look into it. We always used to travel with a paper map book and then we had a small Garmin when those came out before the advent of cell phones. Just got too comfortable with phone technology ☺️ -Angela

[Free2Roam]

Very nice to meet y’all! Here’s to many memories made. – Phil

 

Thanks for all of your help! It was great to meet you too and to be able to put a face with a name.  -Angela

[rideandfly]

Congratulations on your beautiful Ollie! Will check out the Natchez Trace RV campground, too. Thanks for the tip!

 

 

[Spike]

Welcome to the club! I too like the fabric. Our floor is similar (gray), and the fiber-granite is the same. We also chose the black/grey exterior. What good taste!

 

 

[SeaDawg]

Google maps has a download feature that is helpful, but doesn't give voice instructions. I used it extensively in Iceland and the Faroes this year.

 

Maps.me is free, and really quite good for offline use. At least in Australia... I used it in Canada,and the Faroes, too. It tracks your location with gps, whether you have cell signal or not.

 

Sherry

 

 

[Foy_Mirna]

Congratulation.  Great looking trailer.  What the World needs is more Oliver Travel Trailers!

[Free2Roam]

Welcome to the club! I too like the fabric. Our floor is similar (gray), and the fiber-granite is the same. We also chose the black/grey exterior. What good taste!

 

Great minds think alike!

[Free2Roam]

Google maps has a download feature that is helpful, but doesn’t give voice instructions. I used it extensively in Iceland and the Faroes this year. Maps.me is free, and really quite good for offline use. At least in Australia… I used it in Canada,and the Faroes, too. It tracks your location with gps, whether you have cell signal or not. Sherry

 

Will look into these. Thanks!

[Mainiac]

We still like having a DeLorme  book of maps (Now owned by Garmin). We can find places to camp or interesting places to visit that do not show up on road signs or electronic devices. Maybe it is an old throwback. We love the plotter on the boat, but still don't venture out without a good chart.

[SeaDawg]

We love the plotter on the boat, but still don’t venture out without a good chart.

 

Totally agree. I still love to have a paper map/ chart, and don't leave home/dock without them. Electronics always seem to malfunction at the worst possible time.

 

As long as you keep the paper dry, a map/ chart works. And, it's not too old for changed conditions, new highways, etc....

 

Sherry