I'm sure you've heard this before but anytime you're away fot more than 1 night you should always close the main water valve so there is no water entering the system. When returning home just open up a few faucets before reopening the main water valve. Only takes a minute or two and no need to worry about any leaks anywhere in the house
Also shut washer machine water valves off each time after daily use of washer. Had a cousin that was outside for the afternoon working for a few hours and came back to a flooded house.
Oh my! I cringe and ache for you! Thank you sharing. This painful experience. What is the statistical likelihood this would happen! After all, I don’t think I want to travel. 😊
Thank you for the two part series. My wife and I want to travel full time. We are considering the Oliver Legacy Elite II and the Outdoors RV 19MKS Titanium. My favorite part in your video was hiding weed in the secret compartment. Made me laugh! We enjoy watching your adventures. Sorry to hear about the busted hose.
Your tour of the Oliver is very informative, I wish something like this was around before we purchase our Oliver! Things I really like about the LE II. Are the easy of towing and we can fit in about 95% of all state and national park campsites, getting into gas stations is easy and you don’t as a ll rule have to be concerned with approach and departure angles with the high ground clearance of Oliver trailers. I am sure most people would concur the most common negatives would be the holding tank sizes and the storage space, that being said my wife and I where tent campers before owning our Ollie so to us it’s like staying at a 5 star hotel.
Thanks for your comment 👍 I agree about the ease of towing/maneuvering the trailer, I like to boondock in National Forests and go to state parks and COE campgrounds. Hope to meet you out there- Thanks for watching
Great, now everyone knows where I keep my weed! 😂 Odd, our 2023 hull 1360, doesn’t have that FM antenna. We flipped all of our blinds so that we can pull up the blackout potion, leaving the daytime as a gap at the top. Putting 1/2 of a pool noodle (split lengthwise) angles the dinette cushions just enough to make them much more comfortable.
Sorry to let the cat out of the bag 😂 Odd about the antenna- maybe yours is in the area behind the stereo? Good idea flipping the blinds- I may give that a try. Appreciate you commenting and watching!
Nice review. I agree the fridge could be much larger. So much that I thought would storage is full of storage tanks, batteries, etc. Kind of disappointing. Thank you for the video. Safe travels and Blessings
If you are planning on full-timing, that could be a problem, but for a couple of weeks at a time, there is plenty of storage. My tow vehicle can carry a lot, too. Thanks for commenting and watching!
Most people try to bring along about twice as much as they really need while camping. We easily pack a months worth in our LE2 and travel with comfort and ease. If you opt for a composting toilet, smartest thing we ever did, you can stop wasting half your fresh water on flushing the toilet and your gray tank will last much longer as well. No waiting in line at the dump station ever again.
Thank you; nice detailed owner review. Like the build on these trailers, but hate the kitchen. Too little counter space, that refrigerator is a joke and hate having the range right by my bed/seat. Hearing all the counter tops are easily scrached and would be damaged by heat.... that is that final straw.
Appreciate your comment! There are some compromises you have to make for the small size, for sure. I just use a hot pad under things I want to put on the counter. Thanks for watching!
I am so thankful for your review. I have been looking at the Oliver Elite for a long time, and your review taught me a lot. It's necessary to know that the counters can easily be scratched and to be prepared. Fiberglass is like a boat, and it will last a long time if taken care of. It is better to know these things before venturing out.
Steve - this was an excellent video! Thank you for showing so many details that I haven’t seen covered in other videos. We are new Oliver owners, and looking forward to getting out with the camper soon. Hope to meet you out there. #931
Sorry to hear about your flooding situation. It's bad enough that your life is inconvenienced, but then the money enters the equation and whaps you upside the head. The Olivers are some of the sleekest looking campers out today; thx for the walk-through.
Thank you so much for this very detailed tour. I am looking forward to watching both parts again with my wife. We had been gravitating towards Airstream (coming from the boating world), but have seen so much about rivets popping out and various issues. I do think that the Oliver looks a bit sterile on the inside, but the some Foybles could fix that. A very usable shower and toilet are very high on our list of priorities. Thanks again!
Great, I'm glad you like it! I started my search strongly considering an Airstream Caravel. But after reading the Airstream forums and the problems that a lot of people were having, I started to lean toward fiberglass. Once I found the Oliver, I knew I wanted one, but had to get over the price :). Good luck with your journey and thanks for watching!
Been waiting for part 2 for weeks! Thanks so much and sorry to hear about your water troubles. We’re going to travel to southern IL for the April 8th eclipse and then pickup our LE II on April 9th! Watching for videos have given us many things to consider and look forward to. Cheers!
I’d say that The Oliver is the best for weekend getaways to the lake or to the beach, or for road trips lasting a week long at most. They’re definitely more suitable for singles or couples. I’d use it for going to the beach (four hour drive from where I live) as a hotel/motel alternative and get the composting toilet and shower curtain options. I like that they are small yet maneuverable, simply made yet well made, and the manufacturers stand by their work. The only other camper I’d consider would be the Airstream, though they’re pretty expensive.
I agree, I think you are spot-on about the Oliver. I looked at the Airstream before I purchased the Oliver as well- I liked the sturdiness of the fiberglass in the Oliver. Plus no MDF in the Oliver 😁. Thanks for commenting and watching!
As an owner, I can say that many other owners like ourselves camp for weeks on end in our Olivers. It really comes down to learning to live simple. You buy your fresh food at each destination, kind of like you do at home. Laundry is treated the same way. It really is limitless if you get adjusted to life on the road. The composting toilet is a great option for long stays on the road, boondocking etc.
Thanks Steve, Not only is your television wired to your Furrion entertainment center but it’s also a DVD player so you don’t need the one you wired in the above cabinet.. Also may I suggest try turning the base up and the treble down and it won’t sound so tinny. When we play music, dvd’s thru that system it sounds awesome. Much better then the T.V. speaker.
That is a good point- but most of my DVDs are 4k and won't play in that player. I was also thinking about maybe installing a subwoofer under the street side bed to help with the bass. Thanks for commenting and watching!
I remember walking through a campground one afternoon and heard the sound of rushing water. Turned the bend to see water gushing out of a campers lower storage doors. The owners were gone but we did turn off the main supply to the camper.
Great feedback, thanks for sharing! FYI, you really don't want to get in the habit of putting bottles/cans/condiments in the door of the fridge. The added weight while bouncing around down the road leads to the failure of the hinges. I agree about the stereo system, if possible I'd opt to not have that.
I say an Oliver at the Dallas RV show this year. What amazed me is how very small they are. I was thinking from videos that the wet bath was large enough to be functional. I could barely turn around in there, and I’m not that big of a guy (5”11” under 200 pounds)
They are very well built but too small inside. If only airstream used the same plywood as boat builders airstream would be the best choice. Unfortunately airstreams do leak in particular areas and the pressboard wood crumbles.
25 year+ plumbing contractor here and I tell my customers if they are leaving for anymore than 24 hrs to turn the main valve off and don’t forget to turn the breaker or gas off to your water heater
Excellent tour! We are considering this exact trailer with the twin beds. The only real problem we have is the very small refrigerator as that is important to us. Everything else is beautiful and we love it. Would you say that you made the best choice out of all you had to choose from or are there any regrets?
Thanks so much! The only thing I would have ordered differently is I would have gotten the convection microwave instead of the standard one. In fact, I am considering removing the microwave and replacing it with a standard oven / air fryer. You might also want to join the forum at olivertraveltrailers.com/forums/ I hope you two find the right solution and thanks for watching and commenting!
The Dometic the fridge replaced held 4 gallons of Blue Bell ice cream and then some. Get a dehumidifier for the trailer as weather cools, and get the Truma AC. The Dometic runs 80db and you can’t hear the TV. Get the hitch and basket on front for additional storage. Hull #815
Thanks for this Steve! Two questions. Do you carry any sort of vacuum or broom? And does either side of the twin bed get warm from the components underneath?
I have a small black and decker battery powered hand vac. I also have a broom and a swiffer that I keep in the closet. I use the swiffer wet pads for mopping. Nothing under the beds gets warm, except the furnace on the curb (passenger) side. But the heat from the furnace is ducted to two outlets in the main cabin and one in the bathroom. Thanks for watching! 👍
Supply hose problem is avoidable simply by having a shut off valve where the pipes go from copper to rubber hose. Mine is directly above the washer. I just flip it off or on when doing the laundry
@@mvemerson there is a breaker I could flip, but I don’t like using breakers as switches- they aren’t really made for that many cycles. It’s a good idea, though…
His name is Foy Sperring. You can see the catalog in this forum post: olivertraveltrailers.com/forums/topic/9799-foybles-in-wood-new-2024-catalog/#comment-99561
Thanks! A dry bath would be nicer, but the advantage of such a small rig is wiping down the bath after a shower goes pretty quick. Thanks for commenting and watching!
Options make a big difference in the price. I would say it is similar to, but less expensive than a similarly sized Airstream. I think the 2024 price for the LEII is $95,500
Absolutely. The double-hull construction is great insulation with both a reflective barrier and an air gap. All the tanks are between the hulls and there is cabin ventilation around the tanks. There is probably a limit to how cold you could go in it, but I think that would be true for any camper. The fall and winter is by far my favorite time to camp! Thanks for your comment and for watching!
yep its the best quality out there right now at that size range... the size it is is for national park size limits.... I really dont care what you say, again at this size(and its this size for a reason) its far and away the best out there... you wasted 50 minutes statingfacts everyone already knows !!!!!
I just started looking at RVs. I love the detail about this Oliver. I'm curious to know how it holds up after 5yrs. I just got my sixties and want an RV that will last while I enjoy retirement. 🤓
Sometimes I do dream about being footloose and free on the road with no responsibilities, but in the end, I like having a house to come back to. Thanks for watching!
Your channel is informative, but the channel name needs to go. I’m thinking “Southbound Steve Saunters” or “SSS. That would look great on a hat. You can thank me later! Keep up the good work!
Thanks for the 2 videos on this trailer. This is by far the most detailed and informative review I have watched for the Oliver Elite 2. Well done!
Awesome, glad it was helpful! Thanks for watching!
I'm sure you've heard this before but anytime you're away fot more than 1 night you should always close the main water valve so there is no water entering the system. When returning home just open up a few faucets before reopening the main water valve. Only takes a minute or two and no need to worry about any leaks anywhere in the house
Yep, you're right, I should have done it! Thanks for your comment and thanks for watching!
Also shut washer machine water valves off each time after daily use of washer. Had a cousin that was outside for the afternoon working for a few hours and came back to a flooded house.
@StevesRoadTripChronicles - Hindsight is grand, isn't it?! Life would be so much easier if we knew then what we know now...
Oh my! I cringe and ache for you! Thank you sharing. This painful experience. What is the statistical likelihood this would happen!
After all, I don’t think I want to travel. 😊
Thank goodness for insurance….
Thank you for the two part series. My wife and I want to travel full time. We are considering the Oliver Legacy Elite II and the Outdoors RV 19MKS Titanium. My favorite part in your video was hiding weed in the secret compartment. Made me laugh! We enjoy watching your adventures. Sorry to hear about the busted hose.
😂I was wondering if someone was going to mention that! Good luck in finding the right rig for yourselves 👍 thanks for commenting and watching!
We just watched every minute of the 2-part series - good info & much appreciated! Thank you
Awesome, glad it was helpful! Thanks for watching and subscribing!
Your tour of the Oliver is very informative, I wish something like this was around before we purchase our Oliver! Things I really like about the LE II. Are the easy of towing and we can fit in about 95% of all state and national park campsites, getting into gas stations is easy and you don’t as a ll rule have to be concerned with approach and departure angles with the high ground clearance of Oliver trailers. I am sure most people would concur the most common negatives would be the holding tank sizes and the storage space, that being said my wife and I where tent campers before owning our Ollie so to us it’s like staying at a 5 star hotel.
Thanks for your comment 👍 I agree about the ease of towing/maneuvering the trailer, I like to boondock in National Forests and go to state parks and COE campgrounds. Hope to meet you out there- Thanks for watching
Great, now everyone knows where I keep my weed! 😂
Odd, our 2023 hull 1360, doesn’t have that FM antenna.
We flipped all of our blinds so that we can pull up the blackout potion, leaving the daytime as a gap at the top.
Putting 1/2 of a pool noodle (split lengthwise) angles the dinette cushions just enough to make them much more comfortable.
Sorry to let the cat out of the bag 😂 Odd about the antenna- maybe yours is in the area behind the stereo? Good idea flipping the blinds- I may give that a try. Appreciate you commenting and watching!
Thank you for your two part video series, much appreciated.
Glad you liked them! Thanks for commenting and watching!
Nice review. I agree the fridge could be much larger. So much that I thought would storage is full of storage tanks, batteries, etc. Kind of disappointing. Thank you for the video. Safe travels and Blessings
If you are planning on full-timing, that could be a problem, but for a couple of weeks at a time, there is plenty of storage. My tow vehicle can carry a lot, too. Thanks for commenting and watching!
Most people try to bring along about twice as much as they really need while camping. We easily pack a months worth in our LE2 and travel with comfort and ease. If you opt for a composting toilet, smartest thing we ever did, you can stop wasting half your fresh water on flushing the toilet and your gray tank will last much longer as well. No waiting in line at the dump station ever again.
I deeply feel for you! Your time and effort spent on producing this video - thank you.
I appreciate your comment and thanks for watching!
Thank you; nice detailed owner review. Like the build on these trailers, but hate the kitchen. Too little counter space, that refrigerator is a joke and hate having the range right by my bed/seat. Hearing all the counter tops are easily scrached and would be damaged by heat.... that is that final straw.
Appreciate your comment! There are some compromises you have to make for the small size, for sure. I just use a hot pad under things I want to put on the counter. Thanks for watching!
I am so thankful for your review. I have been looking at the Oliver Elite for a long time, and your review taught me a lot. It's necessary to know that the counters can easily be scratched and to be prepared. Fiberglass is like a boat, and it will last a long time if taken care of. It is better to know these things before venturing out.
Steve - this was an excellent video! Thank you for showing so many details that I haven’t seen covered in other videos. We are new Oliver owners, and looking forward to getting out with the camper soon. Hope to meet you out there. #931
I appreciate that! I know you’re going to love your Oliver! Hope to see you out there- Thanks for watching!
Sorry to hear about your flooding situation. It's bad enough that your life is inconvenienced, but then the money enters the equation and whaps you upside the head. The Olivers are some of the sleekest looking campers out today; thx for the walk-through.
Yes, accidents and setbacks happen, part of life. Thanks for commenting and watching!
Excellent tour of the inside. We've subscribed and look forward to future adventures.
I appreciate it- thanks for subscribing and watching!
Thank you so much for this very detailed tour. I am looking forward to watching both parts again with my wife. We had been gravitating towards Airstream (coming from the boating world), but have seen so much about rivets popping out and various issues. I do think that the Oliver looks a bit sterile on the inside, but the some Foybles could fix that. A very usable shower and toilet are very high on our list of priorities. Thanks again!
Great, I'm glad you like it! I started my search strongly considering an Airstream Caravel. But after reading the Airstream forums and the problems that a lot of people were having, I started to lean toward fiberglass. Once I found the Oliver, I knew I wanted one, but had to get over the price :). Good luck with your journey and thanks for watching!
Nice and shiny looks easy to keep clean.
Thanks! Yep, it's pretty easy to keep clean. Also easy to spot bugs with all that white interior! Thanks for commenting and watching!
Been waiting for part 2 for weeks! Thanks so much and sorry to hear about your water troubles. We’re going to travel to southern IL for the April 8th eclipse and then pickup our LE II on April 9th! Watching for videos have given us many things to consider and look forward to. Cheers!
That’s great- congratulations on your new Oliver! Glad you enjoyed the videos and I appreciate you commenting and watching!
Awesome vid, keep em coming.
Thanks Sean, appreciate it! Stay tuned and thanks for watching!
I’d say that The Oliver is the best for weekend getaways to the lake or to the beach, or for road trips lasting a week long at most. They’re definitely more suitable for singles or couples. I’d use it for going to the beach (four hour drive from where I live) as a hotel/motel alternative and get the composting toilet and shower curtain options.
I like that they are small yet maneuverable, simply made yet well made, and the manufacturers stand by their work. The only other camper I’d consider would be the Airstream, though they’re pretty expensive.
I agree, I think you are spot-on about the Oliver. I looked at the Airstream before I purchased the Oliver as well- I liked the sturdiness of the fiberglass in the Oliver. Plus no MDF in the Oliver 😁. Thanks for commenting and watching!
As an owner, I can say that many other owners like ourselves camp for weeks on end in our Olivers. It really comes down to learning to live simple. You buy your fresh food at each destination, kind of like you do at home. Laundry is treated the same way. It really is limitless if you get adjusted to life on the road. The composting toilet is a great option for long stays on the road, boondocking etc.
Very informative video. Thank you!
Thanks, glad you like it! 👍
Steve, very well done - both part 1 & part 2 🎉
Thanks so much, glad you enjoyed them, and thanks for watching!
Thanks Steve,
Not only is your television wired to your Furrion entertainment center but it’s also a DVD player so you don’t need the one you wired in the above cabinet.. Also may I suggest try turning the base up and the treble down and it won’t sound so tinny. When we play music, dvd’s thru that system it sounds awesome. Much better then the T.V. speaker.
That is a good point- but most of my DVDs are 4k and won't play in that player. I was also thinking about maybe installing a subwoofer under the street side bed to help with the bass. Thanks for commenting and watching!
A great walk through. Again very detailed. Thank you!
Glad you liked it and thanks for your comment and watching!
Nice review thanks, we love our Oliver LEII!
Appreciate it, thanks for commenting and watching!
I remember walking through a campground one afternoon and heard the sound of rushing water. Turned the bend to see water gushing out of a campers lower storage doors. The owners were gone but we did turn off the main supply to the camper.
Sounds like a nightmare! I think it's a good idea to turn off the water whenever you leave the camper or home. Thanks for watching!
Great idea for the Waste Bags in Toilet to keep tank clean! Thanks!
It's a good way to keep your tanks clean in case you don't have a dump site and nature calls 😂 Thanks for watching!
Very nice job! I really do appreciate this as I'm looking at purchasing an Oliver.
Glad it was helpful and hope you find the right camper for you... Thanks for watching!
That was an excellent video, because it gives you a good idea on all aspects if it would work for you or not.
Thanks so much, I appreciate it 👍 Thanks for watching!
Great feedback, thanks for sharing! FYI, you really don't want to get in the habit of putting bottles/cans/condiments in the door of the fridge. The added weight while bouncing around down the road leads to the failure of the hinges. I agree about the stereo system, if possible I'd opt to not have that.
That's a good tip- I usually only put a few cans in the door anyway, but I'll remember about the hinges. Thanks for watching!
Great review, thank you!
Thanks for much and thanks for watching!
Very informative/helpful Steve. Thanks.
Glad you liked it, Emilio! Thanks for watching!
I say an Oliver at the Dallas RV show this year. What amazed me is how very small they are. I was thinking from videos that the wet bath was large enough to be functional. I could barely turn around in there, and I’m not that big of a guy (5”11” under 200 pounds)
Well, everybody has their own priorities. The wet bath is "functional" for me! Thanks for watching and commenting!
They are very well built but too small inside. If only airstream used the same plywood as boat builders airstream would be the best choice. Unfortunately airstreams do leak in particular areas and the pressboard wood crumbles.
25 year+ plumbing contractor here and I tell my customers if they are leaving for anymore than 24 hrs to turn the main valve off and don’t forget to turn the breaker or gas off to your water heater
Absolutely good tips there! I always turn off water now when I leave home. Thanks for the tip about the water heater and thanks for watching!
Excellent tour! We are considering this exact trailer with the twin beds. The only real problem we have is the very small refrigerator as that is important to us. Everything else is beautiful and we love it. Would you say that you made the best choice out of all you had to choose from or are there any regrets?
Thanks so much! The only thing I would have ordered differently is I would have gotten the convection microwave instead of the standard one. In fact, I am considering removing the microwave and replacing it with a standard oven / air fryer. You might also want to join the forum at olivertraveltrailers.com/forums/ I hope you two find the right solution and thanks for watching and commenting!
The Dometic the fridge replaced held 4 gallons of Blue Bell ice cream and then some. Get a dehumidifier for the trailer as weather cools, and get the Truma AC. The Dometic runs 80db and you can’t hear the TV. Get the hitch and basket on front for additional storage. Hull #815
Hey thanks great video!
Thanks! Glad you liked it, and thanks for watching!
Very informative!
Glad you like it and thanks for watching!
Good job on the video. Thanks.
Appreciate it! And thank you for the comment and watching! 👍
Thanks for this Steve! Two questions. Do you carry any sort of vacuum or broom? And does either side of the twin bed get warm from the components underneath?
I have a small black and decker battery powered hand vac. I also have a broom and a swiffer that I keep in the closet. I use the swiffer wet pads for mopping. Nothing under the beds gets warm, except the furnace on the curb (passenger) side. But the heat from the furnace is ducted to two outlets in the main cabin and one in the bathroom. Thanks for watching! 👍
Very good video
Thanks Terry and I appreciate you watching!
Great video, thanks 👏
Glad you like it and thanks for watching!
Supply hose problem is avoidable simply by having a shut off valve where the pipes go from copper to rubber hose. Mine is directly above the washer. I just flip it off or on when doing the laundry
That's a great tip Robert! Thanks for watching!
For your fridge light staying on, isn't there a fuse you can pull?
@@mvemerson there is a breaker I could flip, but I don’t like using breakers as switches- they aren’t really made for that many cycles. It’s a good idea, though…
Does the suction cup tray ever pop off and fall? Any of the auction cup hooks you use ever fall off?
Nope, those suction cups are rock solid. They have a screw mechanism that creates the vacuum. Been there since I bought them. Thanks for watching!
Nice review, could you relay the persons name who makes the wooden accessories and if there is a webpage for those.
His name is Foy Sperring. You can see the catalog in this forum post:
olivertraveltrailers.com/forums/topic/9799-foybles-in-wood-new-2024-catalog/#comment-99561
@@StevesRoadTripChronicles That is some beautiful woodwork he has there. A full catalogue is on that page with photos.
Very nice except for the wet bath.
Thanks! A dry bath would be nicer, but the advantage of such a small rig is wiping down the bath after a shower goes pretty quick. Thanks for commenting and watching!
What was the cost of your rig? If I may ask I’m very intrigued by it.
Options make a big difference in the price. I would say it is similar to, but less expensive than a similarly sized Airstream. I think the 2024 price for the LEII is $95,500
Why didn’t you turn the faucet off? If you had turned it off you wouldn’t have had the burst problem. We turn our faucet off when we are at home.
Yep, well hindsight is 20/20 they say 😂. I do turn it off now when I leave home. Thanks for watching!
Is the Oliver a 4 season camper?
Absolutely. The double-hull construction is great insulation with both a reflective barrier and an air gap. All the tanks are between the hulls and there is cabin ventilation around the tanks. There is probably a limit to how cold you could go in it, but I think that would be true for any camper. The fall and winter is by far my favorite time to camp! Thanks for your comment and for watching!
Candy bar freezer
LOL good point! I should put some in there! Thanks for watching!
What no hot tub in your camper😂😂😂😂😂😂😂😂
😂😂😂 I'm working on it!! Thanks for watching!
yep its the best quality out there right now at that size range... the size it is is for national park size limits.... I really dont care what you say, again at this size(and its this size for a reason) its far and away the best out there... you wasted 50 minutes statingfacts everyone already knows !!!!!
Everybody has to decide what they want, for sure, and the Oliver fits me fine. Thanks for watching!
I just started looking at RVs. I love the detail about this Oliver. I'm curious to know how it holds up after 5yrs. I just got my sixties and want an RV that will last while I enjoy retirement. 🤓
As I listen to your opening of this video, don't you want to rid yourself of your home and just live out of your Oliver?
Sometimes I do dream about being footloose and free on the road with no responsibilities, but in the end, I like having a house to come back to. Thanks for watching!
Your channel is informative, but the channel name needs to go. I’m thinking “Southbound Steve Saunters” or “SSS. That would look great on a hat. You can thank me later! Keep up the good work!
LOL great suggestion! 🤣
The interior and components of this camper are terrible......
Thanks for your comment, David