COMPARE OLIVER TO AIRSTREAM & ESCAPE TRAVEL TRAILERS
Compare the Oliver Legacy Elite II Trailer vs. Airstream Nest, Airstream Sport 22FB, Airstream 23′ Flying Cloud and the 21' Escape Travel Trailer
There are various to determine which RV is the best one for you and it can be an overwhelming decision. At Oliver we have done most of the comparative research for you and here is what we have found out about how the Oliver RV stacks up to the Airstream Travel Trailers and Escape Camper. See the table below for camping trailers similar to Airstream and other leading brands.
Oliver Legacy Elite II 23' 6"' | Airstream Sport 22' FB | Airstream Flying Cloud 23' FB | Escape 21' | |
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| Body | Four-piece molded fiberglass with insulation between shells | Riveted aluminum | Riveted aluminum | Two-piece molded fiberglass |
| Insulation | Double Hull, Thermal Break with Insulated Double-Sided Radiant Barrier Polyethylene Bubble + Radiant barrier + Vapor Barrier + Air Gap Barrier. | EcoBatt® Fiberglass Insulation | EcoBatt® Fiberglass Insulation | Rolled Foam OPTION: Extra insulation for $1000 / Heat pads with Spray Foam $1,400 |
| Floor Plans | Standard (75" x 79" Bed) or Twin Bed Floor Plans | One Floor Plan | Three floor plans - 23FB, 23CB & 23CB Bunk | One Floor Plan |
| Exterior Length | 23' 6" | 21' 8" | 23' 9" | 21' 4" |
| Exterior Height | 9' 7" | 9' 3" | 9' 9" | 8' 7" |
| Exterior Width | 7' | 7' 3.25" | 8' | 7' 4" |
| Interior Height | 6' 6" | 6' 3" | 6' 7.5" | 6' 4" |
| Interior Width | 6' 7" | 6' 11.75" | 7' 7" | 6' 8" |
| Dry Weight (Base) | 4600 lbs. | 3634 lbs. | 4806 lbs. | 3210 lbs. |
| GVWR | 7000 lbs. | 4500 lbs. | 6000 lbs. | 5000 lbs. |
| Fresh Water Tank Capacity | Design Capacity 32.5 Gal. (Approximate usable capacity 30 gal.) | 20 Gal. | 39 Gal. | 28 Gal. |
| Grey Tank Capacity | Design Capacity 35.5 Gal. (Approximate usable capacity 32 gal.) | 24 Gal. | 30 Gal. | 28 Gal. |
| Black Tank Capacity | Design Capacity 18.5 Gal. (Approximate usable capacity 18.5 gal.) | 18 Gal. | 18 Gal. with Black Tank Flush System | 22 Gal. |
| Water Heater | Suburban 2-Way Self Igniting 6 Gal. Water Heater, DSI - Option Truma AquaGo® Comfort Tankless Heater | 6 Gallon DSI (LP Only) | 2-Way, 6 Gal DSI | 6 Gal DSI (LP Only) - 2 Way option for $200 |
Chassis | Oliver Legacy Elite II 23' 6" | Airstream Sport 22' FB | Airstream Flying Cloud 23' FB | Escape 21' |
| Axles | Quad Shocks on tandem 3,500 lb. Dexter leaf spring axles | Single 3,500 lb. axle w/rubber torsion suspension | Tandem 3000 lb. axles w/rubber torsion suspension | Tandem 3000 lb. axles w/rubber torsion suspension |
| Brakes | "Nev-R-Adjust®" 10" electric brakes | "Nev-R-Adjust®" brakes | "Nev-R-Adjust®" brakes | Electric Brakes |
| Front Tongue Jack | Electric Powered | Manual | Electric Powered | Standard Manual Jack. Option for $295 Power Tongue Jack |
| Stabilizer Jacks | Electric Powered | Manual | Manual | Manual Front & Rear Scissor Stabilizer Jacks |
| Wheels | 16" Nitrogen filled Light Truck Tires on Aluminum Rims with Black"Rock Guard" Wheel Well Lining | 15" Goodyear® ST225/75R15 on Aluminum Rims | 15" Goodyear® ST225/75R15 on Aluminum Rims | 15" Radial Tires on steel rims with mud flaps. OPTION for $380 ($95 each) - Aluminum Rims |
| Spare Tire | 16" spare with aluminum rim | Spare Tire with Steel Rim | Spare Tire with Steel Rim | Spare Tire with Steel Rim |
| Hitch connection | 7000 Lb. Cast Iron Bulldog Hitch | Standard Trailer Hitch | Standard Trailer Hitch | Standard Trailer Hitch |
| Frame | 2" x 5" Box Tube Aluminum Frame | Steel with aluminum skin underbelly | Steel with aluminum skin underbelly | 3" box steel |
| Rear Bumper | Hide-Away Brushed Aluminum Storage Bumper with Black/Grey Water Drain hose | No rear bumper | Polished Rear Bumper w/Storage | Box steel |
Exterior | Oliver Legacy Elite II 23' 6" | Airstream Sport 22' FB | Airstream Flying Cloud 23' FB | Escape 21' |
| Furnace | 19K BTU | 12K BTU | 18K BTU | 12K BTU Atwood Furnace |
| Air Conditioner | Standard Dometic Penquin 2 (13,500 BTU) A/C with Heat Strips | Standard 13,500 BTU A/C with Heat Strips - Heat Pump not available | Quietstream™ A/C w/ Heat Pump & Electronic Thermostat 13,500 BTU | OPTION for $1100 - 11K BTU |
| Exterior LP Gas Port | Exterior LP Service Ports available for Front and Rear (Option) | Exterior LP Quick Connect Service Port | Exterior LP Quick Connect Service Port | OPTION for $160 - Exterior Propane Quick Connect with 12' Propane Hose and Adapter |
| Outside Wash Station | Standard | Standard | Standard | OPTION for $150 |
| Battery Storage | Custom Enclosed Slide-Out Battery Storage (fits up to 4x batteries) | Battery Box on tongue (fits 2x batteries) | Battery Box on tongue (fits 2x batteries) | Storage compartment under interior seat fits 1x battery. Optional upgrade to fit 2x batteries |
| Deep Cycle Batteries | Includes 2x Group 27 Deep Cycle 12V Batteries (Can hold 4x 6V batteries). Optional 6V battery upgrades available. | 1x Group 24 Deep Cycle Battery | 2x Deep Cycle Battery Group 24 w/ Converter | Deep Cycle Batteries 1x Group 27 Deep Cycle Battery |
| Dual LP Gas Tanks | 20 Lb. x2 LP Tanks - Optional upgrade to 30 lb. tanks | 20 Lbs. x2 Tanks | 30 Lbs. x2 Tanks | 20 Lb. x2 LP Tanks |
| Exterior Lighting | High MountLED Porch Lights 4x (2 on each side). 6x LED Ground Lights (3 on each side), LED Rear Brake and Backup Lights. Custom 1x Rear High Mount LED Oliver Sign. | LED | LED | LED Exterior Porch Lights 2x. Rear Upper LED Brake & Signal Lights & LED Marker Lights |
| Awning | 15ft. Retractable Dometic Awning available in 3 colors - Option for additional awning on street side - Option for electric powered | Dark Grey Patio Awning - curb side | Dark Grey Patio Awning - Curb side, Option for street side and rear awnings | 13' Dometic Power Awning (8' Extension) |
| Windows | 4x Sliding Thermal Pane Windows with Sliding Screens & larger rear emergency egress window | Thermal Pane Windows | Thermal Pane Windows | Standard non-thermal pane screened windows. UPGRADE - Thermal windows requires $1500 insulation upgrade |
| Steps | Fold Up Aluminum Double Entry Steps with Grip Tape | Single Steel Step | Fold Up Aluminum Double Entry Steps | Single Steel Step |
Interior | Oliver Legacy Elite II 23' 6" | Airstream Sport 22' FB | Airstream Flying Cloud 23' FB | Escape 21' |
| Interior Lighting | 3" Overhead LED Lights x15 & LED Courtesy Floor Lights x3 | LED Lights | Reading LED Lights, LED Interior Lighting w/ Dimmer | Double Dome LED Ceiling Lighting |
| Window Shades | Day/Night Window Treatments (Excludes Bathroom) | Brushed Aluminum Mini Blinds, Full Close-Out Drapes at Panoramic & Bedroom Windows | Pull Roller Shades on All Windows except Drapes on Panoramic Window | Pleated Draw-Down Window Shades |
| Digital Monitoring Systems | See Level II Monitoring System for Tanks and Battery Voltage | Wall Mounted, Probeless Tank Monitoring System | Wall Mounted, Probeless Tank Monitoring System | Unknown |
| Vent Fan | MaxxFan Deluxe RV Ventilator System with Remote Control | Fantastic? Fan | Fantastic? Fan x2 w/ Thermostat & Automatic Rain Sensor | MaxxFan |
| Floor Construction | Gel-coat over fiberglass molded inner shell | 5/8" tongue-and-groove plywood flooring | 5/8" tongue-and-groove plywood flooring | Plywood flooring |
| Interior wall construction | Gel-coat over fiberglass molded inner shell | Aluminum skin on aluminum frame | Aluminum skin on aluminum frame | Vinyl headliner/wall covering over wood frame |
| Counter-tops | Gel-coat over fiberglass | Laminate Galley Top | Laminated | Laminated |
| Flooring | 7 Premium Vinyl Floorings to choose from | Seamless Vinyl Flooring | Seamless Vinyl Flooring | Linoleum Flooring |
| Upholstery | 6 Premium Cloth Upholstery options 4 Premium Ultrafabric upgrades | Ultraleather™ (synthetic) | Ultraleather™ (synthetic) | Cloth |
Electric | Oliver Legacy Elite II 23' 6" | Airstream Sport 22' FB | Airstream Flying Cloud 23' FB | Escape 21' |
| 12V USB Charging Outlets | 12V/USB Interior Combo Outlet x2 | 12V USB Charge Stations x3 | 12V USB Charge Stations x3 | 12 Volt/USB Interior Outlet x1 |
| Interior 110V/120V Outlets | 110V Outlets on GFI Protected Circuit x5 | GFCI Protected Outlets (unknown amount) | GFCI Protected Outlets (unknown amount) | 120 Volt Interior Outlets x5 |
| Exterior 110/120V Outlets | 110/120V GFCI Outlet x1 | 110/120V GFCI Outlet x1 | 110/120V GFCI Outlet x1 | 120 Volt Exterior Outlet x1 |
| Exterior 12V Outlet | Special Request Option | Included | Included | Option for $75 |
| Battery Converter/Charger | 45 AMP Converter with Battery Charger | 55 AMP Converter with Battery Charger | 55 AMP Converter with Battery Charger | 55 AMP Converter with Battery Charger |
| Solar Package | Prewired - Option 340W Solar Panel with Charge Controller | Prewired - Option for 80W Solar Package with Upgraded AGM Battery | Prewired - Option for 80W Solar Package with Upgraded AGM Battery | OPTION for $850 - 160W Solar Panel with Charge Controller *requires dual 6v batteries |
| Inverter | Option - 2000W Inverter includes Transfer Switch and all 120V outlets | Option | Standard 1000 Watt Inverter | OPTION for $950 - 1500W Inverter Includes Transfer Switch and all 120V outlets *requires dual 6v batteries |
| Power Cord | 30 Amp 25' Power Cord | 30 Amp 25' Power Cord | 30 Amp 25' Power Cord | 30 Amp 25' Power Cord |
Kitchen | Oliver Legacy Elite II 23' 6"' | Airstream Sport 22' FB | Airstream Flying Cloud 23' FB | Escape 21' |
| Cooktop | 2-Burner LP Cooktop | 2-Burner Cooktop | 3-Burner Cooktop | 2-Burner Cooktop |
| Refrigerator | Nordicold 3 Way Refrigerator 4.5 cu. ft. (12V, 11OV, LP) | 3-way 4.2 Cubic ft. Refrigerator | 2-Way, 5 Cubic ft. Refrigerator | 3-way 6 Cubic ft. Dometic Refrigerator |
| Microwave | Contoure Stainless Steel Microwave - Option Microwave Convection Oven | Convection Microwave | Convection Microwave | OPTION for $110 - Microwave |
| Cabinetry | Acrylic Faces with Custom Designed Storage Drawers with Dovetail Joints | Laminated surfaces with wood drawer boxes w/ full extension, self closing ball-bearing drawer glides | Laminated surfaces with wood drawer boxes w/ full extension, self closing ball-bearing drawer glides | Wood framed with Oak Door Package |
Bathroom | Oliver Legacy Elite II 23' 6" | Airstream Sport 22' FB | Airstream Flying Cloud 23' FB | Escape 21' |
| Bath Type and Features | Wet bath - Molded Vanity with Waterproof Toiletry Storage and Towel Bar, Chrome Faucet with Pull Out Shower Wand, Overhead Storage Compartment OPTION - Shower Track for Curtain | Dry bath | Dry bath | Wet bath |
| Toilet | Low profile Dometic 311 toilet with porcelain bowl - Option for Nature's Head Composting is available | China Toilet | China Toilet | Thetford Aqua Magic 5 Toilet |
Entertainment | Oliver Legacy Elite II 23' 6" | Airstream Sport 22' FB | Airstream Flying Cloud 23' FB | Escape 21' |
| TV | 24" Flat Screen LCD TV | 22" LED HD TV | 22" LED HD TV x2 | Not Included |
| DVD, AM/FM/CD Head Unit with Speakers | Jensen AM/FM Radio, Bluetooth®, HDMI, DVD, MP3, and CD-R/ RW Playback with Custom Mounted Speakers x4 | JVC AM/FM/DVD/CD W/Bluetooth® Ability And Microphone with Speakers x2 | Blu-Ray? DVD Player, Clarion AM/FM Radio w/ Bluetooth®, Remote with Custom Mounted 30W Speakers x4 & 100W Subwoofer | OPTION for $375 - Stereo w/ Speakers x4 |
| Cable/Satellite TV Hookup | Cable/Satellite Ready with Extra Dual Exterior Coax for TV | Cable Hookup is Standard - Satellite is Optional | Cable / Satelitte / TV Antenna Hookups are standard - includes Signal Amplifer and TV Jack | OPTION for $125 - TV/Cable Ready with 120V Outlet |
Safety | Oliver Legacy Elite II 23' 6" | Airstream Sport 22' FB | Airstream Flying Cloud 23' FB | Escape 21' |
| Detector Alarms | Carbon Monoxide, Smoke & LP Detectors | Carbon Monoxide, Smoke & LP Detectors | Carbon Monoxide, Smoke & LP Detectors | Carbon Monoxide, Smoke & LP Detectors |
Pricing | Oliver Legacy Elite II 23' 6" | Airstream Sport 22' FB | Airstream Flying Cloud 23' FB | Escape 21' |
| Starting Price | $53,900 | $54,900 | $73,900 | $33,000 CDN (Approx. $27,000 USD) |
