A True Quality Travel Trailer! Oliver Travel Trailer. 

Thanks for sharing!!

Airstream gets totaled via hailstorms, it takes very, very large hail to damage an Oliver.

You have toured the planet in a 2005 travel trailer. RIGHT. Most campgrounds won't even let you on their sites with that old of a trailer.

@@Tazman333 lol, we have toured the Oliver manufacturing “plant” not the planet. As empty nesters, we have only camped in 11 states and never west of the Mississippi River. Not quite the planet! ;)

Wow, you tow with your Gladiator?! I’ve been looking at them, but was worried that it wouldn’t tow this well.

Which trim style of Gladiator do you tow with, please?

@@karollisa7022 You need a weight distributing hitch, if you buy an Oliver you can buy an Andersen Weight Distribution Hitch from them and they'll set it up for you and teach you how to use it.

Very true.

These look awesome! Hopefully they’ll be able to open dealerships in Canada.

They sell to Canadians but, you must order through the manufacture they have no dealers anywhere.

@@demolitiondan1188 It's manufacturer direct/no dealers anywhere.

So will they transport it to your home?

They are nice. One thing I forgot to mention was that the owners were there on the production floor. I didn’t get to meet them but it’s nice to know they are hands on and care.

I wouldn’t full-time in it. WAY too small, IMO. No storage. Fiberglass just lasts. Just saw one the other day, that looked to be 30 y.o.

Full timing depends on your goals. All full timers must learn to downsize to some degree or another. What do you want to do? Go from overpriced rv park to another? You can get a bigger rv as long as you understand that some parks (particularly older ones) have limits on length and a few don’t allow slides because the older rv spaces were made before slides were a thing. If you want to get out and go to remote places (I am not talking about goat paths LOL) a smaller, lighter well built unit is far more advantageous. I know some people that full time in a teardrop! For me this is the Goldilocks zone. If your full timing do you have to think about what you really need and where to put it no matter what size rig you get. Do you have to think a little more out of the box when full timing in a smaller Rv as opposed to say a 40 ft 5th wheel, but you can get creative with storage in your truck bed that you wouldn’t have available to you in a 5th wheel. You learn not to pick up those little chotski’s at every festival you go to, besides those end up in a box and you never see them again anyway. The up side is you can go many places you can’t with a 5th wheel. Me? I’ve ordered one, when this COVID mess has subsided I want to drive to Alaska, find a stream off the beaten path and pan for cold for a few weeks. Then travel around the state and head back with little fear from the cold that might happen from time to time. It’s not possible to go down some logging roads to get to some out of the way stream with a big 5th wheel. It’s all in what is your dream? How best to follow it with the least amount of worry.

Hopefully not in the northern US or Canada in winter. They aren't built for that, the video and company's claims notwithstanding. The Oliver is barely insulated.

@@ReflectedMiles actually, they are 4 season rated, the insulation they use, while not thick has a very high r value plus the fact that it has an air space between the inner and outer shell it works like a thermos or high end ice chest. That and all the hot water and heater lines are in that air gap make for a very efficient rig.

Yes that’s exactly how it felt looking at them.

I often hear people say, "they might not be for everyone", what does that actually mean, in general? I know that right now, many (if not most) of the other manufacturers are putting out garbage. Most are using frames from a 3rd party and there's lots of frame problems, from total breaks to flexing and even rust out. These Oliver trailers seem to be made with actual high quality. I'm just curious, however, what "not for everyone" means.

I wouldn't wait too long to get one. Unfortunately like everything else, quality RVs are going up in price way too fast. Even the cheap particle board, glue and staple RVs have doubled in price in the last 10 years. The nice thing if you get an Oliver is that it will last for decades and they hold their value better than any other RV on the market.

What brand/model do you have please?

Slide outs are NOT the end all be all. It is not a matter of IF a slide out will leak water, but a matter of WHEN. plus may trailers with slide outs if you stop at a rest stop or some other over night location you can’t put the slide out it’s almost impossible to get to the bathroom or bed because of the slide being in the way. They also add lots of weight, complexity and get out of alignment and can jam open or closed. Been there done that I am done with slide outs.

You could do it without loading the water tanks up if you got a weight distributing hitch and the right tires.

I went on-line to take a closer look, and my only disappointment is that there is not a Queen Bed Floor Plan, even on the 23 ft model. (At least not what I could find). When upgraded from a Coleman Tent Trailer 6 years ago, there were only a couple of things the trailer HAD to have. The first was a Queen Bed that I didn't have to crawl over someone to get out, and that it was always made up. When I'm on vacation, I like to take afternoon naps. Not having a bed I can just jump into would knock this off my list, when I get my next trailer.

@@neilevenden3481 I don't know if it is a Queen bed, but they have a large bed (75″ x 79″ bed) that you could keep set up all of the time if you wanted....of course, if you kept it set up all of the time, then you will NOT have the large rear table (but you will have a smaller, two person table).

This marine type of build does seem to last well.

I don’t mean to dump on those units but, it is in a different class than those units. Why? Because A) no wood on the interior to rot or fall apart B) the double hull design is far superior, unlike the Casita and Bigfoot for example, this is why it is a true 4 season trailer. All the electrical, plumbing, tanks etc are between the hulls in the insulated airspace. This means they are not exposed on the bottom of the trailer to the elements. If you look under an Oliver you will see the frame and suspension along with the underside of the outer fiberglass shell. Nothing else. Nothing to freeze, nothing to hit a rock or debris on the road. When you are in one you quickly realize that other than the appliances, there is nothing that will wear out, nothing that water will damage (water is the number 1 killer of RV’s) this trailer is made to last literally for generations. Plus there made in such low quantity that they will unlike most every Rv out there (other than this crazy time we are in now) keep or even increase in value due to that amazing quality. Casita is a good starter trailer, (if you like Christmas tree flocking on your walls and ceiling) this is your dream lifetime trailer.

@@bradarmstrong7467 There is a little wood, specifically the drawers under the sink.

Thanks

They are stout for their size

@@AllAboutRVs They look awesome!

They have access panels under the beds, dinette and in the upper cabinets, that can easily access every system in seconds, this trailers so well thought out, when I went on the tour, saw them in person, I was amazed having owned MANY RV’s in the past from teardrop to Class A and everything between I know so many of the potential issues you can have in an RV. I didn’t see one nail or staple gun in the building. I was so impressed I ordered one on the spot.

That’s very kind, glad the videos have helped.

You are right about the construction principals and the durability. As far as value goes, most used Olivers sold by the original owner goes for very near the original purchase price. They are a very good value compared to the rest of the RV industry.

Thanks

This is the first time I have ever seen or heard of them too. 🍻

They build each one by hand and they have about a thousand of them out there. They make around a hundred a year

There are hidden access panels under the beds the dinette and the cabinets. All systems can accessed in seconds for easy service. I was very impressed when I went on the tour, it is extremely well thought out.

I was going to make the exact same comment.

It was 30k when I first looked then the price Jumped.

I like Escape. They’re opening a factory in TX, right?

Yes they are supposed to open a facility in Texas. Our trailer has a 2023 delivery date.

@@yooperdog Which model escape are you getting? You say you are expecting a 2023 build. What was the lead time when you ordered yours? We considered escape as well, but for a number of reasons we decided on the Oliver Elite 2. We have a 5 month lead time on the Oliver and have a tentative delivery date of April 18, 2023. Maybe we'll cross paths at a fiberglass rally some day and compare notes.

@@chrisneuhaus7188 well it’s now April 2023 so I’m curious if that date held steady and to hear about your experience after pickup.

The new 2023 models come with a compressor fridge

The 23s also come with a variable gas furnace and high efficiency air conditioner. Both are much more functional and quieter by far.

RESEARCH!!!! Do the research, I'm sorry I didn't . Not happy with the mini max teardrop, alot of issues, and some can't be fixed because of short coming of engineers

Figure out what you want to do with a trailer, narrow your search to a specific size, capability, price point and certain features that are must haves. Do your research and see if there are any that meet all of your needs/wants then narrow from there. I will say, I have had every type of Rv out there just about over the last 35 years and after going on the tour of this plant there has been nothing shy of 150k that comes close to the quality of this trailer. I ordered one on the spot and this will be my last RV I will ever have to purchase. Great for 1 or 2 people even with a dog more than that and it will get tight quick but the vast majority of buyers for this trailer are retired.

Yes, it does cost more for this type of construction but it will also last much longer.

@@AllAboutRVs And they're in such high demand, there's virtually no loss in resale price.

Thank you.

I was waiting for the new escape 23 as it’s perfect. But they’re so behind in releasing it and their wait times are astronomical. I really want one but the wife and I want to be full time in our trailer in a year. Oliver’s wait time is 8-10 weeks, not the 1 1/2-2 years Escape is currently.

I am glad your happy but in my mind the quality of the Oliver is much better than big foot. It doesn’t have the same 4 piece hull design and there is lots of wood cabinets to get wet, deteriorate etc. to each his own and I am glad you found what you want

@@jacobfreed5060 Oliver's wait time is more like 4-5 months.

I would love to hear your thoughts on your Intech Terra Oasis because these are the same models I'm looking into. I want something well built with a modern interior.

I hope so too.

Everything is accessible even though it’s not hanging on the bottom waiting to get torn off by boulders

The serviceability of these trailers is second to none. All systems are mounted inside a conditioned space and are four seasons. They are eerily quiet inside. The large tanks are easily removed from the back (removable panel).

There are hidden access panels under the beds the dinette and the cabinets. All systems can accessed in seconds for easy service. I was very impressed when I went on the tour, it is extremely well thought out.

Molded fiberglass yes but built very different. Oliver is double hulled. Scamp I believe has wooden floor. Interiors very different - Casita and Oliver interiors are night and day.

Boler tooling has been acquired by Armadillo, in Armstrong BC. Bigfoot could also go on your list. Northern Light is another, but only make truck campers.

All of those are 2-piece fiberglass construction...a top and bottom piece. Oliver is 4-piece---a double hull on both the top and bottom . Not only that, on the inside hull, the fiberglass "furniture" is part of the molded hull itself, not screwed or riveted to the walls afterwards. Olivers are remarkably well-built, with an equally remarkable price.

Need to take the Oliver factory tour. Light-years difference in the engineering and design of the Olivers compared to all the lessor ones you listed.

Thanks

Thats a lot of hotel room stays.

So base price means everything is an extra?

@@soniadowney7427 like most cars and RV’s, there is a base price a lot of things are extra, for example, it comes with a regular microwave, want a convection oven, that’s an upgrade. It comes with 4 lead acid battery’s, want lithium and solar panels? Extra. It’s the same with all manufacturers because not everyone wants the same thing. But the base trailer is very livable and comes with everything you really need.

@@bradarmstrong7467 thanks for your response

Single axle models started in 2008 with Dual axles starting in 2014

@@kenhuth1762 maybe withthis manufacturer I've been in RVs since I've been back from Vietnam 1970 seen ALL FIBERGLASS trailers

@@kenhuth1762 try this again seen all glass units long before this one even U-Haul rented a signal axle one ,hope they got around the fiber glass smell when it gets hot, otherwise it ought to last many 🌙

@@johnneedy3164 Just came through Arizona at 108 degrees and no smell. Even up to a few years back most RV's just reeked of formaldehyde in the cushions and paneling if they were left in the heat with no ventilation.

Not exactly that way, they are fiberglass yes. It that’s where the similarities end.

Apples and oranges, not remotely similar in design or build.

yes! my concern also~

@@wandrousvindella716 I brought up that concern during my tour and was told Osha had no problems with the air quality in the factory. I guess Osha in Tennessee has different rules.

Noticed that, too, and thought YIKES.

I thought the same thing. I’d pay an extra $5 or $10 for respirators. Make it a line item on the buildout.