wink-n-deb Posted April 25, 2022 Share Posted April 25, 2022 We are empty nesters, Deb and Rod (aka Wink) from Lancaster, PA, who thought our camping days were over when we sold our pop-up camper and eventually invested in a fixer-upper vacation home in NC years ago. And then along came COVID (just as we were approaching retirement and planning to travel), which prompted us to reconsider our options and research campers at the beginning of 2021. We stumbled on the Oliver TT website fairly quickly, but what really got our attention when comparing camper features was the Walkthrough Tour Video on the Oliver TT website. After a visit to see an Oliver (Hull #247) in our area and a factory tour in Hohenwald, we placed our order for an Elite II in March 2021 and requested a delivery date for April 2022, when we would both be retired. After over a year of waiting, we pick up "Captain Ollie" (long story) in TWO days! Shout-out to everyone at Oliver who guided us through this process and especially all of the Forum members who contribute such valuable information on a daily basis. While we have learned so much from the experiences of others, we also recognize there will be challenges and much more to learn along the way. We are super excited about the adventures that await and look forward to seeing/meeting you all at the 2022 Rally! Many, many thanks! wink-n-deb 9 "Captain Ollie": 2022 Elite II / Hull #1091 / 2020 Dodge Ram 1500 5.7L Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Moderators SeaDawg Posted April 25, 2022 Moderators Share Posted April 25, 2022 Great story, and welcome! I hope you have many great adventures in your Ollie. Our #12 has many stories to tell. 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...
Moderator+ ScubaRx Posted April 25, 2022 Moderator+ Share Posted April 25, 2022 I will look forward to meeting you guys at the Rally. We own the first Elite II sold, The very unique Outlaw Oliver, Hull #050. We also owned one of the original Elite’s from 2008. Drop by our site and visit with us. There’s always a crowd so you’ll have a chance to meet lots of folks. 2 Steve, Tali and our dog Rocky plus our beloved dogs Storm, Lucy, Maggie and Reacher (all waiting at the Rainbow Bridge) 2008 Legacy Elite I - Outlaw Oliver, Hull #026 | 2014 Legacy Elite II - Outlaw Oliver, Hull #050 | 2022 Silverado High Country 3500HD SRW Diesel 4x4 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Steph and Dud B Posted April 25, 2022 Share Posted April 25, 2022 Congratulations! Have fun on your delivery trip and post some pictures! Stephanie and Dudley from CT. 2022 LE2, Hull #1150: Eggcelsior. Tow vehicle: 2016 GMC Sierra 6.0 gas dually 4x4. Our Oliver journey: Steph and Dud B's RV Screed Where we've been RVing since 1999: Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Moderators topgun2 Posted April 25, 2022 Moderators Share Posted April 25, 2022 Deb & Wink - It looks like you will have good weather for your delivery. A front is moving through today into tomorrow (Monday into Tuesday) that might cause some brief heavy weather but after it is through the temps will be in the low to mid 70's and plenty of sun. If you stop at Steve's site during the rally remember that Steve is the old one, Tali is the nice one and Reacher is the large four legged one!😁 Ask for a tour of the interior in that it is one of the few with bed risers and Steve has switches for the switches! Hope to see you there! Bill p.s. a warm welcome to the Family too! 2023 Ford F150 Lariat 3.5EB FX4 Max Towing, Max Payload, 2016 Oliver Elite II - Hull #117 "Twist" Near Asheville, NC Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
johnwen Posted April 25, 2022 Share Posted April 25, 2022 Yay! 😀 Congratulations Oliver II #996 "Bessie", 2019 Silverado LTZ 5.3, Veterans https://wenandjohnsadventure.com/ Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Moderators Mike and Carol Posted April 25, 2022 Moderators Share Posted April 25, 2022 Congratulations! What a nice retirement gift to yourselves. We did about the same and have enjoyed our years of Oliver travels. We’ll be at the rally and hope to meet you there. Mike Texas Hill Country | 2016 Elite II #135 | 2020 Ram 2500 6.7L Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Patriot Posted April 25, 2022 Share Posted April 25, 2022 Congrats on your long well worth it wait! We look forward to seeing you at the Rally! Safe Travels! 2020 OLEII - Hull #634 aka- “XPLOR” TV 2021 F350 6.7 liter Diesel Lariat Ultimate Tremor Retro upgrades - Truma Aventa 13.5 AC, Alcan 5 leaf pack, Alcan HD shackles & HD wet bolts, 5200lb axles. XPEL 10 mil PPF front both front corners, 30 lb LP tanks, Sea Biscuit Front Cargo Storage box. North Carolina 🇺🇸 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
wink-n-deb Posted April 27, 2022 Author Share Posted April 27, 2022 Thanks so much all! Your well wishes are greatly appreciated and we can't wait to meet you and hear all your stories @the Rally! "Captain Ollie": 2022 Elite II / Hull #1091 / 2020 Dodge Ram 1500 5.7L Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Moderators bugeyedriver Posted April 27, 2022 Moderators Share Posted April 27, 2022 Congratulations and welcome to the Ollie family!! 1 Pete & "Bosker". TV - '18 F150 Super-cab Fx4; RV - "The Wonder Egg"; '08 Elite, Hull Number 014. Travel blog of 1st 10 years' wanderings - http://www.peteandthewonderegg.blogspot.com Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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