rich.dev Posted March 14, 2023 Posted March 14, 2023 5 minutes ago, Brian and Brandelyne said: The storage compartment below the nightstand is now GONE Im hoping this is the optional extra door below the night stand that allows access to the garage that’s gone, and not the night stand drawer? Or is it the “secret” storage compartment below the night stand top? 2023 Elite II, Hull# 1386, Lithium Platinum Package (640AH, 400W Roof Solar, 3000W Xantrex Inverter), added 400W Renogy Solar suitcase with Victron MPPT 100/30 CC, Truma water heater & AC TV: 2024 Silverado 2500HD 6.6L 10-Speed Allison
BBL Posted March 14, 2023 Author Posted March 14, 2023 Just now, rich.dev said: Or is it the “secret” storage compartment below the night stand top? Yes, the “secret” storage that I planned to soft-line and store items you might want out of plan sight. The NS drawer is still there and you can opt for the lower door to the basement, we did not since we might one day want a lagun table. We wanted to live in it first to make that decision. BL 2
rich.dev Posted March 14, 2023 Posted March 14, 2023 1 minute ago, Brian and Brandelyne said: Yes, the “secret” storage That’s a bummer! 3 2023 Elite II, Hull# 1386, Lithium Platinum Package (640AH, 400W Roof Solar, 3000W Xantrex Inverter), added 400W Renogy Solar suitcase with Victron MPPT 100/30 CC, Truma water heater & AC TV: 2024 Silverado 2500HD 6.6L 10-Speed Allison
Patriot Posted March 15, 2023 Posted March 15, 2023 5 hours ago, Brian and Brandelyne said: Yes, the “secret” storage that I planned to soft-line and store items you might want out of plan sight. The NS drawer is still there and you can opt for the lower door to the basement, we did not since we might one day want a lagun table. We wanted to live in it first to make that decision. BL I am a bit surprised to hear Oliver did away with that hide away storage under the NS table…. bummer. We sure like ours. We also like the basement pass through door as well. Patriot🇺🇸 5 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 🇺🇸
BBL Posted March 15, 2023 Author Posted March 15, 2023 25 minutes ago, Patriot said: I am a bit surprised to hear Oliver did away with that hide away storage under the NS table We were too, actually, we didn't hear about it. We were looking forward to it and pulled off the table top only to find a smooth surface. Surprised and disappointed. When will you be at Oliver to get your A/C installed? We will be there the evening of the 15th for an appointment on the 16th. BL 2
Steve Morris Posted March 15, 2023 Posted March 15, 2023 8 hours ago, Brian and Brandelyne said: The storage compartment below the nightstand is now GONE. That’s disappointing. There can’t be much cost savings in avoiding cutting out that small opening and dropping in a wooden box. Sounds like I’ll be pulling out the Fein oscillating tool! 2 ----- Steve - Northern Ohio, USA Wandering around on occasion, always lost. 2021 Toyota Land Cruiser - 2023 Oliver Elite II Twin Hull #1360 “Curiosity” Facebook - Instagram Camped in Curiosity = Green —— Visited with Curiosity = Gray
BBL Posted March 15, 2023 Author Posted March 15, 2023 9 hours ago, Steve Morris said: Sounds like I’ll be pulling out the Fein oscillating tool! Can’t wait to see the process and results posted here. A good plunge router with an edge guide would do a nice cut there too but either one will be VERY messy! BL 1
John E Davies Posted March 15, 2023 Posted March 15, 2023 I would never use a router or die grinder inside an Ollie! A jig saw will go through that fiberglass without making very much mess, just tape down a vacuum hose near your cut. I did this one under the fridge with a jigsaw, it took some hand work near the duct with a hacksaw blade because I did not (yet) have an oscillating tool. It is hidden and neatness was not a priority. I just ordered this Dewalt at almost half off. DEWALT 20V MAX XR Multi-Tool Kit, Oscillating Tool, 6-Speed, Quick Blade Change for Multi-Tool Needs, Cordless (DCS356D1) Plus some generic carbide cutoff blades. EZARC Carbide Oscillating Saw Blades, Multitool Blades Quick Release for Hard Material, Hardened Metal, Nails, Bolts and Screws, 3-Pack I can’t justify the cost of German tools and their proprietary accessories (Fein) for casual home projects…. John Davies Spokane WA 2 SOLD 07/23 "Mouse": 2017 Legacy Elite II Two Beds, Hull Number 218, See my HOW TO threads: Tow Vehicle: 2013 Land Cruiser 200, 32” LT tires, airbags, Safari snorkel, Maggiolina Grand Tour 360 Carbon RTT.
Patriot Posted March 15, 2023 Posted March 15, 2023 @Brian and Brandelyne PM sent! 1 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 🇺🇸
BBL Posted March 15, 2023 Author Posted March 15, 2023 2 hours ago, John E Davies said: I just ordered this Dewalt at almost half off. @John E Davies I have the same tool and it gets used in more applications than I ever thought possible. What a great price too! BL 1
Steve Morris Posted March 15, 2023 Posted March 15, 2023 3 hours ago, John E Davies said: I can’t justify the cost of German tools and their proprietary accessories (Fein) for casual home projects…. Yes, it was expensive. But at the time, there were not other options in the market due to Fein's patent. It's saved the day countless times, and well worth the expense over the long run. 2 ----- Steve - Northern Ohio, USA Wandering around on occasion, always lost. 2021 Toyota Land Cruiser - 2023 Oliver Elite II Twin Hull #1360 “Curiosity” Facebook - Instagram Camped in Curiosity = Green —— Visited with Curiosity = Gray
BBL Posted March 17, 2023 Author Posted March 17, 2023 On 3/14/2023 at 9:59 PM, Steve Morris said: Sounds like I’ll be pulling out the Fein oscillating tool! @Steve Morris Steve, I just found out (check the latest walk-through video just poster by Oliver) that the top hidden compartment was removed but they made the drawer below larger. Also indicating that you don't have the room in there for the compartment. We are already used to it so I am abandoning any thoughts of adding a hidden compartment. Just passing it along. Cheers, BL 2
Moderators SeaDawg Posted March 17, 2023 Moderators Posted March 17, 2023 54 minutes ago, Brian and Brandelyne said: We are already used to it so I am abandoning any thoughts of adding a hidden compartment There are other places. you will find them. 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.
Steve Morris Posted March 17, 2023 Posted March 17, 2023 1 hour ago, Brian and Brandelyne said: Steve, I just found out (check the latest walk-through video just poster by Oliver) that the top hidden compartment was removed but they made the drawer below larger. Also indicating that you don't have the room in there for the compartment Thank you. We’re about halfway through the new video, so hadn’t get to that section yet. We will finish tomorrow, and probably portions once more before we leave to pick ours up. Hmmm, I wonder if Foy’s drawer inserts will still fit? We have them here waiting to go! 1 ----- Steve - Northern Ohio, USA Wandering around on occasion, always lost. 2021 Toyota Land Cruiser - 2023 Oliver Elite II Twin Hull #1360 “Curiosity” Facebook - Instagram Camped in Curiosity = Green —— Visited with Curiosity = Gray
BBL Posted March 17, 2023 Author Posted March 17, 2023 12 hours ago, Steve Morris said: Hmmm, I wonder if Foy’s drawer inserts will still fit? We have them here waiting to go! They should, from what I understand, the drawer was made taller so it should be “no factor”. BL 1
Guest Posted March 17, 2023 Posted March 17, 2023 12 hours ago, Steve Morris said: Foy’s drawer inserts will still fit? We have them here waiting to go! We had to take off the locking mechanism to fit Foy’s insert in and then replace the locking mechanism. Kirk
rich.dev Posted March 17, 2023 Posted March 17, 2023 9 minutes ago, snakeriveridaho said: Foy’s insert Do you perhaps have a picture or link of the Foy's insert? 2023 Elite II, Hull# 1386, Lithium Platinum Package (640AH, 400W Roof Solar, 3000W Xantrex Inverter), added 400W Renogy Solar suitcase with Victron MPPT 100/30 CC, Truma water heater & AC TV: 2024 Silverado 2500HD 6.6L 10-Speed Allison
Steve Morris Posted March 17, 2023 Posted March 17, 2023 10 minutes ago, snakeriveridaho said: We had to take off the locking mechanism to fit Foy’s insert in and then replace the locking mechanism. Yep, that's in the instructions he sent with the insert. ----- Steve - Northern Ohio, USA Wandering around on occasion, always lost. 2021 Toyota Land Cruiser - 2023 Oliver Elite II Twin Hull #1360 “Curiosity” Facebook - Instagram Camped in Curiosity = Green —— Visited with Curiosity = Gray
BBL Posted March 17, 2023 Author Posted March 17, 2023 3 minutes ago, rich.dev said: Do you perhaps have a picture or link of the Foy's insert? You can find Foy’s offerings HERE Brian 1 1
Steve Morris Posted March 17, 2023 Posted March 17, 2023 4 minutes ago, rich.dev said: Do you perhaps have a picture or link of the Foy's insert? Here's a link to his catalog: https://drive.google.com/file/d/17XFL_5ine1WusHVKYguUBRmkj2KnJUN_/view?usp=sharing 2 ----- Steve - Northern Ohio, USA Wandering around on occasion, always lost. 2021 Toyota Land Cruiser - 2023 Oliver Elite II Twin Hull #1360 “Curiosity” Facebook - Instagram Camped in Curiosity = Green —— Visited with Curiosity = Gray
rich.dev Posted March 17, 2023 Posted March 17, 2023 31 minutes ago, snakeriveridaho said: We had to take off the locking mechanism to fit Foy’s insert in and then replace the locking mechanism. Is this the one that will fit in the new NS drawer? 1 2023 Elite II, Hull# 1386, Lithium Platinum Package (640AH, 400W Roof Solar, 3000W Xantrex Inverter), added 400W Renogy Solar suitcase with Victron MPPT 100/30 CC, Truma water heater & AC TV: 2024 Silverado 2500HD 6.6L 10-Speed Allison
BBL Posted March 17, 2023 Author Posted March 17, 2023 13 minutes ago, rich.dev said: Is this the one that will fit in the new NS drawer? Yes it is! You can see all of his products in the Oliver showroom now. Brian 1
Guest Posted March 17, 2023 Posted March 17, 2023 2 hours ago, rich.dev said: s this the one that will fit in the new NS drawer? That is different than the one we have. I believe you would have to remove the lock to slide it in. Kirk
Guest Posted March 17, 2023 Posted March 17, 2023 2 hours ago, Steve Morris said: Yep, that's in the instructions he sent with the insert. We didn’t receive any directions with ours 😂
MAX Burner Posted March 17, 2023 Posted March 17, 2023 😃 Congrats y'all! As former Airstreamers too, we really are impressed with both the wiring and plumbing design. We thought we'd miss the extra 6 or 8 inches in width, but not so much after all... Tows better than our 25-footer, for sure and for certain. Should I assume your connected with an Andersen? Enjoy your trip with your new rig! Best, Art PS: maybe consider some WWII Army Air Corps nose art... ha! 1 1 Art, Diane, Magnus & Oscar (double-Aaarrf!) 2022 TUNDRA 2017 LE II; Hull #226 "Casablanca" HAM call-sign: W0ABX
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