Popular Post Bill and Nancy Posted December 10, 2022 Popular Post Share Posted December 10, 2022 I spent this summer working on Olies winter home and just finished it this morning just before it snows tomorrow. 1 14 7 Bill & Nancy Holland MA 2022 Elite II Hull #1265 2022 GMC Diesel Canyon Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Moderators Mike and Carol Posted December 10, 2022 Moderators Share Posted December 10, 2022 Wow! Nice job, suitably classy home for a classy Trailer!! 3 Texas Hill Country | 2016 Elite II #135 | 2020 Ram 2500 6.7L Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Hokieman Posted December 10, 2022 Share Posted December 10, 2022 Beautiful work! 1 “Ramble” - 2021 Legacy Elite II #797; 2020 Ford F-250 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Katjo Posted December 10, 2022 Share Posted December 10, 2022 That’s fabulous!!!😍 1 2021 Dodge Ram 1500 2021 Oliver Elite ll Hull #732 Michigan Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
snakeriveridaho Posted December 10, 2022 Share Posted December 10, 2022 Beautiful! I love it! 💯 2 Kirk and Carrie Peterson Twin Falls, Idaho 2018 Ram 3500, with overland conversion: Rooftop tent, water, stove, Battle Born batteries, lockers, onboard air, raised air intake, Warn winch. 2023 Elite 2, twin beds, delivered December 5, 2022 Truma package, lithium platinum package. Hull #1305 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mountainman198 Posted December 10, 2022 Share Posted December 10, 2022 Classy! 1 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...
Moderators topgun2 Posted December 10, 2022 Moderators Share Posted December 10, 2022 Sure am glad that I live in a place were it is not necessary to have that much of a "pitch" on the roof of darn near anything. However, I sure would like to have one of those winter homes for my Ollie! 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...
Patriot Posted December 12, 2022 Share Posted December 12, 2022 Bill, Beautiful work! I think you still may have another step to go. You may want to consider anti bird nest proofing your structure by eliminating every flat level or shelf area where birds can build a nest. Once they start nesting and flying in and out they will make a terrible mess bird poop 💩 bombing your Ollie. Just a thought. I went to great lengths to eliminate any possible flat surface nesting areas in my Ollie Hangar and so far it’s working perfectly. No feathered renters and no bird 💩bombs on our Ollie. 😅 -Patriot 🇺🇸 6 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 December 12, 2022 Share Posted December 12, 2022 Very pretty structure? Got power? “Mouse” is as always safely out of the weather, and there has been snow on the ground non-stop since mid November, I could not even get the leaves up or cut the grass and fertilize 😤😤😤 . I do not normally have to clear my back yard for the dogs to run, using the snow thrower, but I did it once already and it is not even winter yet… What is your typical snowfall in MA? John Davies Spokane WA 1 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...
Rivernerd Posted December 12, 2022 Share Posted December 12, 2022 13 hours ago, Patriot said: You may want to consider anti bird nest proofing your structure by eliminating every flat level or shelf area where birds can build a nest. I recommend the stainless steel spikes available through the link below: https://www.amazon.com/Spikes-Pigeons-Small-Stainless-Coverage/dp/B085CBNQFX/ref=asc_df_B085CBNQFX/?tag=hyprod-20&linkCode=df0&hvadid=475793236502&hvpos=&hvnetw=g&hvrand=11280687831360435102&hvpone=&hvptwo=&hvqmt=&hvdev=c&hvdvcmdl=&hvlocint=&hvlocphy=9029558&hvtargid=pla-1063130179122&psc=1 Why? We have an open truss design similar to your "winter home" on the front portico to our home. Those trusses have attracted nesting birds. We installed plastic bird spikes, like this: https://www.amazon.com/Deterrent-Outdoor-Pigeons-Squirrel-Outside-Brown/dp/B09WJVZ34X/ref=asc_df_B09WJVZ34X/?tag=hyprod-20&linkCode=df0&hvadid=598365509249&hvpos=&hvnetw=g&hvrand=11280687831360435102&hvpone=&hvptwo=&hvqmt=&hvdev=c&hvdvcmdl=&hvlocint=&hvlocphy=9029558&hvtargid=pla-1677722735497&psc=1 Last spring, a clever robin built her nest right on top of the plastic spikes, using them as structural support for the nest! So, next spring, I plan to replace the plastic spikes with stainless spikes. Lesson learned. 1 1 Hull #1291 Central Idaho 2022 Elite II Tow Vehicle: 2019 Tundra Double Cab 4x4, 5.7L with tow package Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
John Welte Posted December 12, 2022 Share Posted December 12, 2022 Great looking cover! We don't have enough space on our lot for that kind of structure. Great job on it John 1 John and Debbie, Beaverton, Oregon, 2017 Ford Expedition EL 4x4 3.5 liter Ecoboost, with heavy duty tow package. 2022 Hull #1290, twin bed with Truma package (a/c, furnace, hot water heater with electric antifreeze option), lithium pro package, picked up November 7, 2022 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
connor77 Posted December 12, 2022 Share Posted December 12, 2022 Absolutely beautiful! I'm only 2 states away from you if you want see how fast you could build a second one 🙂 2 2021 Elite 2 Hull # 832 "Bucket List" 2021 F250 7.3L Gas / 4.30 AR Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bill and Nancy Posted December 13, 2022 Author Share Posted December 13, 2022 12 hours ago, Rivernerd said: I recommend the stainless steel spikes available through the link below: https://www.amazon.com/Spikes-Pigeons-Small-Stainless-Coverage/dp/B085CBNQFX/ref=asc_df_B085CBNQFX/?tag=hyprod-20&linkCode=df0&hvadid=475793236502&hvpos=&hvnetw=g&hvrand=11280687831360435102&hvpone=&hvptwo=&hvqmt=&hvdev=c&hvdvcmdl=&hvlocint=&hvlocphy=9029558&hvtargid=pla-1063130179122&psc=1 Why? We have an open truss design similar to your "winter home" on the front portico to our home. Those trusses have attracted nesting birds. We installed plastic bird spikes, like this: https://www.amazon.com/Deterrent-Outdoor-Pigeons-Squirrel-Outside-Brown/dp/B09WJVZ34X/ref=asc_df_B09WJVZ34X/?tag=hyprod-20&linkCode=df0&hvadid=598365509249&hvpos=&hvnetw=g&hvrand=11280687831360435102&hvpone=&hvptwo=&hvqmt=&hvdev=c&hvdvcmdl=&hvlocint=&hvlocphy=9029558&hvtargid=pla-1677722735497&psc=1 Last spring, a clever robin built her nest right on top of the plastic spikes, using them as structural support for the nest! So, next spring, I plan to replace the plastic spikes with stainless spikes. Lesson learned. its funny you mention Bird proofing my winter house my wife and I own a wild bird store and we help people with this type of thing all the time. Bird poop washes off I’m not to worried about it right now but if it becomes an issue I’ll do something about it. it’s usually the Easter phoebe that is the problem for us but they are pretty easy to deal with. nice building and driveway good job 👍 . Bill www.thebirdstoreandmore.com 1 Bill & Nancy Holland MA 2022 Elite II Hull #1265 2022 GMC Diesel Canyon Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bill and Nancy Posted December 13, 2022 Author Share Posted December 13, 2022 12 hours ago, John E Davies said: Very pretty structure? Got power? “Mouse” is as always safely out of the weather, and there has been snow on the ground non-stop since mid November, I could not even get the leaves up or cut the grass and fertilize 😤😤😤 . I do not normally have to clear my back yard for the dogs to run, using the snow thrower, but I did it once already and it is not even winter yet… What is your typical snowfall in MA? John Davies Spokane WA We got 6 inches last night the average for the winter is usually only a couple feet or so. We haven’t had a good Nor’easter in about 5 years 1 Bill & Nancy Holland MA 2022 Elite II Hull #1265 2022 GMC Diesel Canyon Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Moderators SeaDawg Posted December 13, 2022 Moderators Share Posted December 13, 2022 Your Ollie has a beautiful winter home! You are fortunate to have both the skills and space. Congratulations! 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...
MnM Posted December 13, 2022 Share Posted December 13, 2022 That is beautiful wood work! Your Ollie is quite fortunate! Mike & Marianne Hermann, Scottsdale AZ 2022 RAM 2500 Hemi 4x4 Elite II Hull #1337 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
In Pursuit Posted December 17, 2022 Share Posted December 17, 2022 Great looking carport!! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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