Chemical Sensitivity

[Rick Grothaus]

We want to buy an Oliver.  My wife has severe chemical sensitivity issues.  The only concern we have is whether the cushions and matresses off-gas VOCs that would affect my wife.  Does anyone have experience with this?

[topgun2]

Over the years we have had a couple of Oliver owners with these same issues which were discussed on this Forum.  Hopefully they will respond to your question with updates and insights.

Bill

[Mike and Carol]

Do a search on “sensitivity” and you will find a number of threads that discuss this.  Mike

[SeaDawg]

Depending on the level of your wife's sensitivity,  you may be best to watch for a clean used unit that has been stored inside.. 

Cushions, fabric, wiring, etc, can outgas. Fiberglass outgasses only until cured. Which is a very short time.

My sister suffers from this sensitivity,  as do I, to a much lesser extent. She bought a nice used rpod, a year or two old, stored inside out of season, and was ok. 

I get headaches, etc., from many chemicals,  including epoxy and some paints. I've been ok in the Oliver. It's different for everyone,  depending on what their sensitivity is.

Good luck. I totally appreciate your situation.