tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8956637158157948942.post4730767886831034029..comments2024-01-27T04:51:01.725-05:00Comments on Wincrasher's Travels: My New 2015 Oliver Legacy Elite IIWincrasherhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/06739508820728702100noreply@blogger.comBlogger28125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8956637158157948942.post-48333565185132862722017-01-26T11:12:06.910-05:002017-01-26T11:12:06.910-05:00How well has the solar performed?How well has the solar performed?GEOhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14216332050484708113noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8956637158157948942.post-1448662514241726932016-12-03T01:43:39.665-05:002016-12-03T01:43:39.665-05:00Great looking trailer inside and out but no convec...Great looking trailer inside and out but no convection microwave, deal buster for me.Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05136898441083841836noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8956637158157948942.post-37540972299922487082016-11-24T11:44:25.349-05:002016-11-24T11:44:25.349-05:00Who installed your fresh, gray, and black tank hea...Who installed your fresh, gray, and black tank heaters (AC & DC POWER sources) with switches in entry-way closet. Was there any problem with accessing the bottoms of the these tanks? Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10382054149990716105noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8956637158157948942.post-14063266384025032662016-02-01T11:50:07.884-05:002016-02-01T11:50:07.884-05:00very nice trailer design..nice to see some mfg has...very nice trailer design..nice to see some mfg has put some thought into a design with very few gottcha's. The other good news is the 2016 version has dumped that noise maker Mach 8 AC for the quieter Domitec AC. Only other thing that looks somewhat iffy is the small u shaped aluminum mounts welded to the frame for the leaf springs. Wish these were a bit longer and more substantial although the shocks and springs should take some torsion and shocks off those welds. Maybe 2016 or 17 will be the year and impressed with Oliver desire to make a great trailer rather than another rotten egg!Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8956637158157948942.post-22861144481499488652015-12-02T20:42:59.621-05:002015-12-02T20:42:59.621-05:00Time marches on. The possibilities are endless. Time marches on. The possibilities are endless. JMMGarzahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10802456632879140078noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8956637158157948942.post-69470068546813679822015-12-02T20:34:28.199-05:002015-12-02T20:34:28.199-05:00Convection oven is not possible as the space requi...Convection oven is not possible as the space requirements. Maybe they will have a lithium option by 2018, don't know. It would require a compatible solar controller as well as 110v charger.Wincrasherhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06739508820728702100noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8956637158157948942.post-19828204149841545452015-12-02T20:30:42.539-05:002015-12-02T20:30:42.539-05:00Saw your video. I am considering one. Maybe in 201...Saw your video. I am considering one. Maybe in 2018. I would ask for Lithium-ion batteries and a convection oven though. Also the other floor plan. JMMGarzahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10802456632879140078noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8956637158157948942.post-35395404329199919262015-09-11T03:42:05.254-04:002015-09-11T03:42:05.254-04:00Thanks for sharing! I loved your YouTube video an...Thanks for sharing! I loved your YouTube video and ran across your blog while looking a little deeper into Olivers. The way you set up your rig is perfect, though my wife and I would opt for the larger bed layout. The jury is out on the satellite dish, since we watch Netflix, etc. and don't use satellite TV anymore. Still, it might be nice when the rain keeps us cooped of for awhile... though our satellite tended to go out during heavy rains. In any case you definitely sold me on the Oliver trailers! Safe travels and may you have many years of joy with it.Michael's Mindful Ramblingshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11160167016642493087noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8956637158157948942.post-25205151205672814152015-09-08T00:16:59.932-04:002015-09-08T00:16:59.932-04:00Enjoyed the article. The Oliver 2 seems quite nice...Enjoyed the article. The Oliver 2 seems quite nice. The price is fair. Options I would add are 5,000 Watt Inverter, a Convection Microwave and a small Induction Cooktop to replace the LP top ... if possible. No Oven needed.JMMGarzahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10802456632879140078noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8956637158157948942.post-82825018863396576142015-08-10T12:27:45.807-04:002015-08-10T12:27:45.807-04:00Sorry, I did not respond sooner. Yes, I still hav...Sorry, I did not respond sooner. Yes, I still have my Oliver - I use it as lodgings during the week while I'm on a project. There really is nothing to report - I haven't really done any mods worth talking about, as everything is fairly perfect. I did have an incident where I bumped the off switch on the refrigerator and lost all my contents over a weekend. I am planning a trip back to the factory to get their mod for the leveling jacks, I might get a few additional items while I'm there.Wincrasherhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06739508820728702100noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8956637158157948942.post-8235544134689868362015-08-10T12:23:53.657-04:002015-08-10T12:23:53.657-04:00Yes. You can roll it out just a bit and shade the...Yes. You can roll it out just a bit and shade the windows. Found that can go a long way to keeping the interior cool. You just need to be careful though, as the legs can bind up and get damaged.Wincrasherhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06739508820728702100noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8956637158157948942.post-57763019271176214372015-08-10T12:11:56.914-04:002015-08-10T12:11:56.914-04:00I don't know if you received my comment from o...I don't know if you received my comment from over the week-end. I was wondering if you still have the Oliver? I haven't seen any activity since the middle of June. I know that the Travato seems to be the favorite child :)Derrickhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08120511216609329398noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8956637158157948942.post-83585651662476232302015-07-20T09:19:19.119-04:002015-07-20T09:19:19.119-04:00Wondering if you have any history on the effects o...Wondering if you have any history on the effects of the extra awning keeping the trailer cool. We have a del date of Dec 16 this year and are considering the extra awning for that reason.<br />Any feedback appreciated<br /><br />Grayson and Ann CookAnonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00678438731769180567noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8956637158157948942.post-39620001305381847792015-06-17T18:15:50.065-04:002015-06-17T18:15:50.065-04:00Well, that depends. If the plan was to travel aro...Well, that depends. If the plan was to travel around and move alot, I'd definitely take the van. If I was going somewhere to set for several months, I'd take the trailer.Wincrasherhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06739508820728702100noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8956637158157948942.post-73309864111729530702015-06-17T12:46:50.274-04:002015-06-17T12:46:50.274-04:00If you were to "full-time for 4-5 months, whi...If you were to "full-time for 4-5 months, which would you prefer? The Oliver or the Travato?Derrickhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08120511216609329398noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8956637158157948942.post-63935059543226405162015-05-14T07:48:53.275-04:002015-05-14T07:48:53.275-04:00Actually it's more like the Rolls Royce - Lam...Actually it's more like the Rolls Royce - Lambos are not exactly reliable or durable. The Oliver certainly is. I haven't noticed any condensation - I leave the bathroom vent cracked if I'm running the heat.<br />Wincrasherhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06739508820728702100noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8956637158157948942.post-40080007853787838472015-05-13T23:24:42.839-04:002015-05-13T23:24:42.839-04:00The Oliver is truly the Lamborghini of fiberglass ...The Oliver is truly the Lamborghini of fiberglass trailers. I hope their claim about 4 seasons is correct - especially with regard to condensation. We had a 19 ft Escape and were caught in a blizzard in Utah. We paid extra for dual pane windows and the insulation package, plus extra for the under-coach foam spray and tank heating pads.<br />In spite of these extras (about $2,000 or so added expense), the coach struggled to keep warm. Even with a dehumidifier blasting, there were BUCKETS of water pouring down the interior walls in condensation. We got through it ok, but it was not pleasant.<br />The Oliver would be our first choice if we wanted another replacement. We are looking seriously at getting one soon.<br />Thanks for the post!Gaius Gracchushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10086407415528072381noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8956637158157948942.post-28605861476751592672015-03-07T20:59:13.049-05:002015-03-07T20:59:13.049-05:00Thanks!
I'd have to get a tow vehicle...prob...Thanks! <br /><br />I'd have to get a tow vehicle...probably I'll go for a cargo van.<br /><br />BTW, I saw an 11 year old 17' Casita yesterday....did not like it. Well...I liked ONE thing about it; the push button cabinet closings. But the unit smelled moldy...especially in the bath. And they still had a $16K price tag on it!<br /><br />Keep us posted as to your experiences with the Ollie!<br /><br />Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17127524919819654205noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8956637158157948942.post-51092547913401885632015-03-07T13:02:55.921-05:002015-03-07T13:02:55.921-05:00I'm pulling it with a Silverado 2500 HD. I ha...I'm pulling it with a Silverado 2500 HD. I had this truck before I ordered this trailer.<br /><br />Oliver builds each trailer to order and charges thier list prices without much in the way of discounting as you'd see with traditional trailers. They start at $41k and go up from their based on the options you select.Wincrasherhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06739508820728702100noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8956637158157948942.post-32626300542788286612015-03-04T21:20:25.800-05:002015-03-04T21:20:25.800-05:00That's exactly the unit I'm drooling over!...That's exactly the unit I'm drooling over! Would you mind sharing the out-the-door price? Also, what are you pulling it with?Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17127524919819654205noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8956637158157948942.post-28566537054678669632015-03-04T19:43:48.813-05:002015-03-04T19:43:48.813-05:00Love it. Keep us posted on how well it works out f...Love it. Keep us posted on how well it works out for you. Keep taking pictures. Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8956637158157948942.post-60494044318471850922015-03-01T12:58:48.422-05:002015-03-01T12:58:48.422-05:00Nice. Great info. Appreciate it, so should Olive...Nice. Great info. Appreciate it, so should Oliver!SagaciousHillbillyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09511441325695460501noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8956637158157948942.post-1447051691463133272015-02-26T08:10:13.930-05:002015-02-26T08:10:13.930-05:00Thanks for the awesome pics and write up Ron..
It ...Thanks for the awesome pics and write up Ron..<br />It was very helpful. Happy work space..<br />Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00349984962631274123noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8956637158157948942.post-81953625830172051662015-02-25T12:42:56.551-05:002015-02-25T12:42:56.551-05:00Very nice looking trailer...Very nice looking trailer...Alluminatorhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08967760462552989122noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8956637158157948942.post-49116218364941794532015-02-25T09:39:37.281-05:002015-02-25T09:39:37.281-05:00It looks to be 8" deep to me. I had no issue...It looks to be 8" deep to me. I had no issues with touching against the windows surrounds.<br /><br />The mirror and hooks are standard. Other than the options off the list on their website, the only thing I changed was to have the sofa.Wincrasherhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06739508820728702100noreply@blogger.com