johnwen Posted April 18, 2021 Share Posted April 18, 2021 Yesterday we had Jason L. reserve a spot for us on the Oliver assembly line. Construction doesn't start until November with pickup in January next year. As full-timers in our 17' Casita we are so looking forward to stepping up to an little larger FG home and moving on. I'm so impressed with the factory and people who work there. WooHoo 🙂 John 6 Oliver II #996 "Bessie", 2019 Silverado LTZ 5.3, Veterans https://wenandjohnsadventure.com/ Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Moderators SeaDawg Posted April 18, 2021 Moderators Share Posted April 18, 2021 Congratulations. Since you've enjoyed your smaller Casita, I'm sure you'll love the Elite II. How long have you been full time? I'm sure there are a number of people here who would appreciate hearing your tips and experiences. 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...
Moderators Mike and Carol Posted April 18, 2021 Moderators Share Posted April 18, 2021 Congratulations! Sometimes size does matter and I’m sure you will enjoy the extra room in your new Oliver. 1 Texas Hill Country | 2016 Elite II #135 | 2020 Ram 2500 6.7L Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
johnwen Posted April 18, 2021 Author Share Posted April 18, 2021 Thank you SeaDawg. Full-timing for about 15 months now. Sold the house in South Carolina and haven't looked back. Our Casita is an 2018 model we bought at the end of 2017. It still looks new. I hate to part with it but, as I age, a little more room and the safety of 4 tires vs 2 will be appreciated. I'm sure glad to find this forum....so many ideas and much information. 🙂 1 Oliver II #996 "Bessie", 2019 Silverado LTZ 5.3, Veterans https://wenandjohnsadventure.com/ Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Moderators topgun2 Posted April 18, 2021 Moderators Share Posted April 18, 2021 I almost bought a Casita - but - I found Oliver before I could pull the trigger in Texas. Glad that you are here. It will be interesting to hear your take on the differences and similarities between the two. Bill 1 2023 Ford F150 Lariat 3.5EB FX4 Max Towing, Max Payload, 2016 Oliver Elite II - Hull #117 "Twist" Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
johnwen Posted April 18, 2021 Author Share Posted April 18, 2021 Thank you Mike and Carol. 🙂 1 Oliver II #996 "Bessie", 2019 Silverado LTZ 5.3, Veterans https://wenandjohnsadventure.com/ Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
johnwen Posted April 18, 2021 Author Share Posted April 18, 2021 Thanks Bill. We didn't have the resources to pay for an Oliver until we sold the house last year. We really hate the idea of leaving the Casita behind, so we'll keep it in storage for a year or so after we get the Oliver to make sure of the "Oliver life." They look similar from the outside and we've even had a few people ask if the Casita was an Oliver...since we have no logos on the Casita. 1 Oliver II #996 "Bessie", 2019 Silverado LTZ 5.3, Veterans https://wenandjohnsadventure.com/ Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mcb Posted April 18, 2021 Share Posted April 18, 2021 Congrats! We had a Casita (17’) before picking up our E2 last fall... We loved that old camper but are so happy to have switched to Oliver.. the extra roominess makes a big difference for sure.. 2 Mark & Deb..2020 Elite II..Dearie..Hull #685..2016 Tundra Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mountainman198 Posted April 18, 2021 Share Posted April 18, 2021 3 hours ago, johnwen said: Thanks Bill. We didn't have the resources to pay for an Oliver until we sold the house last year. We really hate the idea of leaving the Casita behind, so we'll keep it in storage for a year or so after we get the Oliver to make sure of the "Oliver life." They look similar from the outside and we've even had a few people ask if the Casita was an Oliver...since we have no logos on the Casita. We are doing the same (keeping current camper until convinced the Ollie is the way to go). However, I suspect the old one will sit unused and then later sold. 2 2021 Elite II, Hull# 898 2018 Toyota Tundra, 2003 Dodge Ram 3500 5.9l SRW Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
John E Davies Posted April 18, 2021 Share Posted April 18, 2021 3 hours ago, johnwen said: we've even had a few people ask if the Casita was an Oliver...since we have no logos on the Casita. LOL, within the Oliver family the question is “Is that some sort of Casita?” Get used to it. Though I do admit that within the last year more people seem to recognize an Ollie and the number of those questions has decreased. 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...
John E Davies Posted April 18, 2021 Share Posted April 18, 2021 Or you could just upgrade to the triple slide bunk house Casita, lots of room! This one popped up on Craigslist for just $800! LOL, 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...
Moderators SeaDawg Posted April 18, 2021 Moderators Share Posted April 18, 2021 1 hour ago, John E Davies said: Or you could just upgrade to the triple slide bunk house Casita, lots of room! This one popped up on Craigslist for just $800! LOL, John Davies Spokane WA Omg, the scams. What, no hot tub? 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...
Jim and Frances Posted April 18, 2021 Share Posted April 18, 2021 Congrats Johnwen! We are a couple of month's ahead of you...but years behind you in terms of experience (our first RV)! We look forward to your insights! 1 1 SE Texas | 2021 Elite II Twin Bed # 927 "Lucy" | 2019 F250 FX4 6.7 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
johnwen Posted April 19, 2021 Author Share Posted April 19, 2021 Thanks Jim and Frances! Hope to see ya'll "out there" one day 🙂 Safe travels! This will be our second, lol! John 1 Oliver II #996 "Bessie", 2019 Silverado LTZ 5.3, Veterans https://wenandjohnsadventure.com/ Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
johnwen Posted April 19, 2021 Author Share Posted April 19, 2021 BTW Jim and Frances....you joined the forum on my hero's (wife's) birthday 🙂 1 1 Oliver II #996 "Bessie", 2019 Silverado LTZ 5.3, Veterans https://wenandjohnsadventure.com/ Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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