mtkadan Posted November 22, 2020 Share Posted November 22, 2020 intech announced a 28fter...all aluminum frame/fiberglass ext...10cu ft condenser fridge...5800lbs... around 55k... take a look.! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
John E Davies Posted November 22, 2020 Share Posted November 22, 2020 Here you go..... https://www.intechrv.com/models/terra/oasis/ The aluminum cabin frame looks really fragile to me with all those huge window openings and no diagonal bracing, anywhere. Any idea on what the cabinets and inside walls are made of, and how they are attached? John Davies Spokane WA 1 SOLD 07/23 "Mouse": 2017 Legacy Elite II Two Beds, Hull Number 218, See my HOW TO threads: https://olivertraveltrailers.com/topic/john-e-davies-how-to-threads-and-tech-articles-links/ Tow Vehicle: 2013 Land Cruiser 200, 32” LT tires, airbags, Safari snorkel, Maggiolina Grand Tour 360 Carbon RTT. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BackofBeyond Posted November 22, 2020 Share Posted November 22, 2020 JD, I saw this yesterday - somewhere on the net - I spent time trying to ascertain the construction methods - the companies web site is not real informative. Didn't have any solar options, well really any options I could see. I would guess the exterior and interior skins provide the shear strength fore/aft, and such. Must be using glue/adhesive to attach the panels. I would also guess the interior parts are secured into the aluminum frame. It is an visually appealing thing. Cindy, Russell and "Harley dog" . Home is our little farm near Winchester TN 2018 Oliver Legacy Elite II - 2018 GMC 2500 Duramax "Die young - As late as possible" Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Moderators Mike and Carol Posted November 22, 2020 Moderators Share Posted November 22, 2020 I watched a video on it the other day from Princess Craft up near Austin. I thought it looked nice, big fridge, queen bed, dry bath pretty lightweight. Texas Hill Country | 2016 Elite II #135 | 2020 Ram 2500 6.7L Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
John E Davies Posted November 22, 2020 Share Posted November 22, 2020 It is prewired for solar. I would like to crawl around under one for a while, the main frame looks slapped together and less “finished”, not sweetly engineered like an Ollie. Lots of open tubes for dirt and moisture to collect. John Davies Spokane WA SOLD 07/23 "Mouse": 2017 Legacy Elite II Two Beds, Hull Number 218, See my HOW TO threads: https://olivertraveltrailers.com/topic/john-e-davies-how-to-threads-and-tech-articles-links/ Tow Vehicle: 2013 Land Cruiser 200, 32” LT tires, airbags, Safari snorkel, Maggiolina Grand Tour 360 Carbon RTT. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Zodd Posted January 23 Share Posted January 23 I know this is an old thread but found this interesting insight on their build quality. That fact the trailer held together so well says a lot. That fact it was caused by sway is interesting given I have never heard an Oliver owner say they have ever had a sway issue (but who know how they were loaded out and it was a smaller 1/2 ton truck). Everyone was ok after this which is great. They did have a WDH and engaged their brake controller. Just wanted to share to show the build quality of how it held together. Since it was quationed how stable the frame would really be. 1 1 3 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Moderators Mike and Carol Posted January 23 Moderators Share Posted January 23 It does look like the trailer held together well. The welded aluminum frame helps, I’m sure. They must attach the exterior and interior fairly securely. Was there any information about what caused the roll over besides sway? Mike 1 Texas Hill Country | 2016 Elite II #135 | 2020 Ram 2500 6.7L Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Zodd Posted January 23 Share Posted January 23 Yes. I chatted with her for a little bit. They were headed down a hill in CO going about 55 and they were passed ( in same direction) by a semi and that triggered the sway. I was surprised the brake controller did not correct it. Not sure what the gain was set at or last time it was checked. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ADKCamper Posted January 23 Share Posted January 23 Yikes! That would definitely ruin your day... I wonder if there's any way to analyze that action in a simulator, and/or practice how to correct for the effects of this scenario? Tom & Holly 2018 Oliver Legacy Elite #409 - 2017 Silverado 1500, 5.3L, 4x4 Z71, Dbl Cab, Std Bed Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bhncb Posted January 23 Share Posted January 23 18 minutes ago, ADKCamper said: Yikes! That would definitely ruin your day... I wonder if there's any way to analyze that action in a simulator, and/or practice how to correct for the effects of this scenario? Fast reflexes and manual trailer brake control would be your only chance for mitigation. This sure makes a good case for the expense of a Hensley / ProPride hitch. I had a similar experience involving a passing tour bus doing probably 85-90 down a hill near Park City UT. It was only a twinge of sway for the LEII but enough to get my attention. 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Moderators SeaDawg Posted January 23 Moderators Share Posted January 23 I'm really glad everyone was ok. Pretty surprising that both trailer and TV flipped, going only 55 mph. 1 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...
Patriot Posted January 23 Share Posted January 23 47 minutes ago, SeaDawg said: I'm really glad everyone was ok. Pretty surprising that both trailer and TV flipped, going only 55 mph. 💯 Agree, something was definitely not right with this rig in this accident. 1 2020 OLEII - Hull #634 aka- “Beauty & the Beast” - 2021 F350 6.7 liter Diesel Lariat Ultimate Tremor Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
John E Davies Posted January 24 Share Posted January 24 It’s interesting to compare the frame and plumbing to an Ollie, no steel subframe, for example, and a lot less aluminum. Zodd, are those your pictures? What camera? They are very nice and very hi res. John Davies Spokane WA 2 SOLD 07/23 "Mouse": 2017 Legacy Elite II Two Beds, Hull Number 218, See my HOW TO threads: https://olivertraveltrailers.com/topic/john-e-davies-how-to-threads-and-tech-articles-links/ Tow Vehicle: 2013 Land Cruiser 200, 32” LT tires, airbags, Safari snorkel, Maggiolina Grand Tour 360 Carbon RTT. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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