fredmin 10 Posted February 12 Share Posted February 12 Hi everyone, I decided to go the “new” route. I just finished taking to OTT and put down my deposit for an Elite II, delivery in December 2021. I have until September to decide about options and finishes.... Fred M 1 1 Link to post Share on other sites
Moderators SeaDawg 1,344 Posted February 12 Moderators Share Posted February 12 Congratulations! Lots of time to study posts, and the University videos. Have you owned a camper before? That really helps to choose options, as you "know" your desired camping style. If not, we can help, in answering questions. And, welcome! 2008 Ram 1500 4 × 4 2008 Oliver Elite, Hull #12 Link to post Share on other sites
fredmin 10 Posted February 12 Author Share Posted February 12 (edited) I have been lurking in the forums since 2018. Also, I am an avid sailor and owned several sailboat over the years. I am familiar with battery banks, chargers, inverters, etc. I have camped before but never in a camper. Edited February 12 by fredmin 1 Link to post Share on other sites
Moderators topgun2 1,192 Posted February 12 Moderators Share Posted February 12 Fred - In that case, you are going to love your land vessel. Welcome! But, now comes the hard part of deciding which of those options you really need and/or want. Bill 2017 Ford F150 Lariat 3.5EB FX4 Max Towing 2016 Oliver Elite II - Hull #117 "Twist" Link to post Share on other sites
Pat Maundrell 16 Posted February 16 Share Posted February 16 This sounds like us. We are retired Sailors also and now are in the process of Ordering an OTT. I guess we will Sailing a "Land Yacht" now. I how Airstream doesn't mind the reference. Pat & Molly 1 Link to post Share on other sites
BackofBeyond 627 Posted February 16 Share Posted February 16 Land Yacht ahoy! Good to have another in the clan. Good travels - in about a year.😬 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 post Share on other sites
dewdev 24 Posted February 16 Share Posted February 16 Pat and Molly As I said on the phone congradulations. Since you looked at a few used Oliver's it should make your choice of options easier. Richard 1 2018 Oliver Elite II, Hull #354 2018 RAM 1500 Rebel 4 x 4 Link to post Share on other sites
Moderators SeaDawg 1,344 Posted February 16 Moderators Share Posted February 16 On 2/12/2021 at 6:21 PM, fredmin said: I have been lurking in the forums since 2018. Also, I am an avid sailor and owned several sailboat over the years. I am familiar with battery banks, chargers, inverters, etc. I have camped before but never in a camper. Sailors definitely "get" the whole idea of many systems. Especially water 💧, and conservation. Backing a trailer into a spot is definitely easier than docking and tying up in a slip in high crosswinds . You'll be fine. Read (and watch) all the land-based stuff. Many of the other systems are already familiar. Ps, dumping is much easier than pumpout. Imo 2008 Ram 1500 4 × 4 2008 Oliver Elite, Hull #12 Link to post Share on other sites
TXLSUCajun 4 Posted February 17 Share Posted February 17 Congrats Fred! We are just a couple of months ahead of you - having opted for the "old" (2020) vs. "new" (2021) option. We too are shifting from spinning sea to land yarns and look forward to sharing with you in the future! (Assuming we ever thaw out LOL!) Jim and Frances 1 Link to post Share on other sites
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