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Forum: General Chat 09-11-2017, 08:08 AM
Replies: 29
Views: 11,283
Posted By John Cole
One other thing I would like to mention is the...

One other thing I would like to mention is the greater safety factor the Nissan will provide while towing. With its larger braking system combined with the dry weight being over 6,000 pounds you will...
Forum: General Chat 09-11-2017, 05:31 AM
Replies: 29
Views: 11,283
Posted By John Cole
Hi Debbie ... We are not currently towing a RV at...

Hi Debbie ... We are not currently towing a RV at this time. We sold the Oliver to buy a New Airstream, a big mistake but that's what my wife thought she wanted. Then we sold the Airstream . A long...
Forum: General Chat 01-21-2016, 04:01 PM
Replies: 46
Views: 14,321
Posted By John Cole
Hi Cindy ... I can honestly say I am a quite...

Hi Cindy ... I can honestly say I am a quite sleeper, with my wife just the opposite . Another reason were a match(opposites attract)
except during the time I am reminding her she is keeping me...
Forum: General Chat 01-21-2016, 03:10 PM
Replies: 46
Views: 14,321
Posted By John Cole
Hi Carol .. That's one of the things she said had...

Hi Carol .. That's one of the things she said had endured in our relationship over the years, the ability to still make each other laugh.
Forum: General Chat 01-21-2016, 01:41 PM
Replies: 46
Views: 14,321
Posted By John Cole
Mike , I am going to want more than a hug:pth

Mike , I am going to want more than a hug:pth
Forum: General Chat 01-21-2016, 01:39 PM
Replies: 46
Views: 14,321
Posted By John Cole
Hi Jon, You got that right when it comes to the...

Hi Jon, You got that right when it comes to the husband & wife's mindset. We have been married 44 years & we could not be more different in most every way except for our devoted love for each other....
Forum: General Chat 01-21-2016, 01:14 PM
Replies: 46
Views: 14,321
Posted By John Cole
Hi Darral, I agree that's one of the great...

Hi Darral, I agree that's one of the great appeals of the Fiberglass trailers ratfur or not that I liked. With the Airstream I do not mind the interior skin, though I would prefer it covered. As far...
Forum: General Chat 01-21-2016, 12:47 PM
Replies: 46
Views: 14,321
Posted By John Cole
Hi Ray, One of the reasons I opted for a twin bed...

Hi Ray, One of the reasons I opted for a twin bed design was because of my wife's loud snoring. The open distance between the beds did not make it go away but helped. Now with the Airstream fixed bed...
Forum: General Chat 01-21-2016, 12:34 PM
Replies: 46
Views: 14,321
Posted By John Cole
Hi Cindy, I have been in & looked at some...

Hi Cindy, I have been in & looked at some Bigfoots. Great choice. They are Canada's Oliver, with a little squarer look maybe even better. Surely another High End Trailer in every way. We actually...
Forum: General Chat 01-21-2016, 08:00 AM
Replies: 46
Views: 14,321
Posted By John Cole
Hi Marsha .... I agree there is so much to like...

Hi Marsha .... I agree there is so much to like about the Oliver : outside finish almost maintenance free, all aluminum frame, the double wall construction with the double pain windows with those...
Forum: General Chat 01-20-2016, 10:51 PM
Replies: 46
Views: 14,321
Posted By John Cole
Thanks Donna.

Thanks Donna.
Forum: General Chat 01-20-2016, 06:14 PM
Replies: 46
Views: 14,321
Posted By John Cole
I Will Always Miss Our Oliver Elite II

Since I reluctantly sold our 2015 Oliver Elite II last fall, I have regretted it everyday since it left the driveway. It met my needs but in the end my wife wanted a bigger bathroom & a larger...
Forum: General Chat 11-29-2015, 09:44 PM
Replies: 11
Views: 2,405
Posted By John Cole
Scamp Trailer Deluxe - Rivets Or Screws ?

Can anyone who has owned or has seen the Scamp Deluxe trailer's in the 13' or 16' models now produced by Scamp , tell me how all the wood cabinets/closet are attached to inside of their trailers ?...
Forum: General Chat 10-28-2015, 09:59 PM
Replies: 26
Views: 10,732
Posted By John Cole
Floyd ... I have owned a Scamp & a Casita, they...

Floyd ... I have owned a Scamp & a Casita, they were both nice trailers. I almost purchased a Bigfoot but our travels just happened to bring us to the Oliver factory first. After owning a Oliver, I...
Forum: General Chat 10-28-2015, 11:45 AM
Replies: 26
Views: 10,732
Posted By John Cole
Re-Sale The Power Of A Oliver

Well folks , I sold my Oliver & I really did like that trailer. Now looking back that little voice in my head was spot on when telling me its re-sale value will keep me from having to hear my wife...
Forum: Classified Archives 10-27-2015, 02:28 PM
Replies: 16
Views: 6,411
Posted By John Cole
2015 Oliver Legacy Elite II - * Sold *

* Trailer Sold *
Forum: Classified Archives 10-25-2015, 02:19 PM
Replies: 16
Views: 6,411
Posted By John Cole
Jim ... I had to look that word up(fastidious),...

Jim ... I had to look that word up(fastidious), but my wife prefers another word which starts with a "A" and rhymes with camel . I remember the offer. I thought for sure you would have bit the bullet...
Forum: Classified Archives 10-25-2015, 02:03 PM
Replies: 16
Views: 6,411
Posted By John Cole
I am sure this possible buyer is just trying to...

I am sure this possible buyer is just trying to keep his wife happy & considering what he might pony up to purchase it . You know what they say ..... A happy wife is a wife for life.
Forum: Classified Archives 10-25-2015, 11:31 AM
Replies: 16
Views: 6,411
Posted By John Cole
Bill, I sent you all of them(3 E-mails). Here are...

Bill, I sent you all of them(3 E-mails). Here are a few of the ones I sent. Anyone else, E-mail me if you would like to see all of them. Pls note I did not want those lightning looking decals on the...
Forum: Classified Archives 10-24-2015, 09:11 PM
Replies: 16
Views: 6,411
Posted By John Cole
Thanks Steve. I talked to the possible buyer on...

Thanks Steve. I talked to the possible buyer on the phone. Enjoy your retirement & good luck on your upcoming Alaska trip .... the Cole's, John & Gwen
Forum: Classified Archives 10-24-2015, 09:02 PM
Replies: 16
Views: 6,411
Posted By John Cole
On Sunday I will e-mail you some pictures of the...

On Sunday I will e-mail you some pictures of the inside so you can see what colors we chose for the inside fabric as well as the floor & counter tops. ... The Cole's , John & Gwen.
Forum: Classified Archives 10-22-2015, 11:25 AM
Replies: 16
Views: 6,411
Posted By John Cole
Its 4,900 pounds

Its 4,900 pounds
Forum: Classified Archives 10-22-2015, 07:11 AM
Replies: 16
Views: 6,411
Posted By John Cole
SOLD: Oliver Legacy Elite 23' 6" 2015

Trailer was picked up at factory in April 2015 by me & now resides in upstate NY. With less than 1,000 trip miles , the inside & out still looks/functions as * NEW * . Model is .... Twin Bed-with...
Forum: General Chat 09-23-2015, 11:53 AM
Replies: 43
Views: 30,207
Posted By John Cole
Supply & demand, if you want an Oliver & you got...

Supply & demand, if you want an Oliver & you got the bucks they will sell and we all know depending on where you live good fiberglass trailers do not stay on the classifieds to long.
Forum: General Chat 09-23-2015, 11:34 AM
Replies: 43
Views: 30,207
Posted By John Cole
When we picked up our trailer last April, Robert...

When we picked up our trailer last April, Robert said at that time each trailer leaving their factory had $3500. added on the base price for insurance.
Forum: Towing, Hitching, Axles and Running Gear 09-22-2015, 03:42 PM
Replies: 23
Views: 6,193
Posted By John Cole
Hi Bill ..... Your right, $695(for the Andersen)...

Hi Bill ..... Your right, $695(for the Andersen) is not much when considering the possible outcome when it comes to you & your family's safety. ... John
Forum: General Chat 09-22-2015, 03:31 PM
Replies: 43
Views: 30,207
Posted By John Cole
Nice .... Now you know your trailer is worth...

Nice .... Now you know your trailer is worth $7500. more when you drive it of the lot.
Forum: Towing, Hitching, Axles and Running Gear 09-22-2015, 03:18 PM
Replies: 23
Views: 6,193
Posted By John Cole
I know I am a little late responding to this...

I know I am a little late responding to this Equalizer Hitch ..... When we picked up our Oliver 23' 6" Legacy in April 2015 ,we had the Andersen Hitch installed by Oliver. After getting home , at...
Forum: General Chat 09-21-2015, 10:05 PM
Replies: 43
Views: 30,207
Posted By John Cole
2016 Oliver Trailers Base Price Increase.

Hi everyone, I just received the 2016 info on the 2016 base prices for a new Oliver 18' 5" ($45,500) & the 23' 6" is now $48,500. This might be old news to some, but I heard the rumor a few months...
Forum: Rallies, Get-togethers, Molded Meets (Archive) 08-10-2015, 01:27 PM
Replies: 126
Views: 12,593
Posted By John Cole
Hi Frank ... Has the count ... being registered...

Hi Frank ... Has the count ... being registered changed ? Looks like the weather as of today will be ideal for those wanting to be on the water.
Forum: Towing, Hitching, Axles and Running Gear 07-20-2015, 07:31 PM
Replies: 99
Views: 18,265
Posted By John Cole
Hi George ..... From one who owned a new 17ft...

Hi George ..... From one who owned a new 17ft Casita a few years back, buy at least a 3/4 ton rated truck , van or Suv. I had a new 2012 Ford f--150 at the time with tow package & the trailer pushed...
Forum: Rallies, Get-togethers, Molded Meets (Archive) 07-03-2015, 06:04 PM
Replies: 126
Views: 12,593
Posted By John Cole
Since we are only about 15 miles away , we...

Since we are only about 15 miles away , we decided to drop our check off in person. I intended only to drop the check off and leave but John came to the door & said he wanted me to take the tour .......
Forum: Rallies, Get-togethers, Molded Meets (Archive) 07-03-2015, 10:51 AM
Replies: 126
Views: 12,593
Posted By John Cole
Good question , my 30 amp extension cord is also...

Good question , my 30 amp extension cord is also only 25ft.
Forum: Rallies, Get-togethers, Molded Meets (Archive) 07-02-2015, 05:36 AM
Replies: 126
Views: 12,593
Posted By John Cole
I Googled their property address for a aerial...

I Googled their property address for a aerial view, interesting piece of property. We are all set to go, hope the weather cooperates .
Forum: General Chat 05-27-2015, 01:11 PM
Replies: 29
Views: 11,283
Posted By John Cole
Hi .... I was not sure as to what to do with the...

Hi .... I was not sure as to what to do with the ceiling. Every thing I read & all the videos of others who customized their vans started with the ceiling part first . Since I was not sure & did not...
Forum: General Chat 05-27-2015, 11:46 AM
Replies: 29
Views: 11,283
Posted By John Cole
Inside Pic's Of Our Modified Nissan Cargo Van Used To Tow Our Oliver

Here are some pictures showing the inside of our modified Nissan cargo van after I made the modifications.
Forum: General Chat 05-27-2015, 05:55 AM
Replies: 29
Views: 11,283
Posted By John Cole
Nice ....I like how you named it. That is one of...

Nice ....I like how you named it. That is one of the reasons we left the Oliver logo off that part of our trailer, so we could put our own there if we choose to do so.
Forum: General Chat 05-26-2015, 08:02 PM
Replies: 29
Views: 11,283
Posted By John Cole
Thanks ... Originally we had been looking at new...

Thanks ... Originally we had been looking at new Class B RV vans like the Roadtrek models but we could not justify the insane prices. Their prices can range from $85,000 upwards well over $100,000....
Forum: General Chat 05-26-2015, 06:31 PM
Replies: 29
Views: 11,283
Posted By John Cole
I will take some pic's of the inside of the van...

I will take some pic's of the inside of the van tomorrow, the Oliver has the twin bed layout. Same as on the Oliver web site with TV, Frig, & Microwave. I will take a few of those also. I am not a...
Forum: General Chat 05-26-2015, 02:31 PM
Replies: 29
Views: 11,283
Posted By John Cole
Nissan 2013 NV3500 HD Cargo Van & Oliver #78

Hi Pete: Thanks. The rig is a 2013 Nissan NV3500 HD cargo van that we purchased new in the spring of 2014. It's Nissan's heavy duty commercial cargo van; it came with no cargo area windows; all metal...
Forum: General Chat 05-26-2015, 02:10 PM
Replies: 29
Views: 11,283
Posted By John Cole
Fiberglass Ramble In August ?

Hi Walt , Can you or someone else fill us in as to where & the dates in Aug. 2015 ?. I am sure we can find the time to spend at least 1 day/night, probably a Sat. since it sounds like we would be...
Forum: General Chat 05-23-2015, 10:24 AM
Replies: 1,009
Views: 609,244
Posted By John Cole
Our Recently New Purchased Oliver

Picked up in Hohenwald Tennessee on April 29th number 78 Legacy Elite II 23' 6"
Forum: General Chat 05-23-2015, 08:59 AM
Replies: 29
Views: 11,283
Posted By John Cole
Oliver number 78 - Our recently purchased new Oliver Legacy Elite II Trailer

We picked up our Oliver on April 29th In Hohenwald Tennessee & after a few weeks of traveling we headed back up north to our home in upstate NY. After putting down 25 ton of driveway stone & large...
Forum: General Chat 04-24-2015, 07:58 AM
Replies: 6
Views: 2,002
Posted By John Cole
We will probably have the same problem. Robert...

We will probably have the same problem. Robert tells me our trailer, which we will pick up to trailer back to NY next week is the first sale in New York State.
Forum: General Chat 02-28-2015, 06:27 AM
Replies: 42
Views: 12,688
Posted By John Cole
Optional Powered TV Antenna ?

Hi Ron .... I was just wondering why you did not go with the Dome Satellite TV Antenna ? You got pretty much all of the other upgrades. Also do you know if both can be(hooked up) used with the TV...
Forum: Electrical | Charging, Systems, Solar and Generators 02-27-2015, 11:03 PM
Replies: 2
Views: 2,064
Posted By John Cole
Thanks for the reply & all the info. ... John &...

Thanks for the reply & all the info. ... John & Gwen Cole
Forum: Electrical | Charging, Systems, Solar and Generators 02-27-2015, 09:51 PM
Replies: 2
Views: 2,064
Posted By John Cole
Advice Needed - What Size Power Inverter To Have In Our Oliver ?

Hi .... We were just informed that the hull construction will begin on our Jan. placed order of our new Oliver Elite 23' 6 & I would like to add a power inverter to be used in conjunction with the...
Forum: General Chat 02-21-2015, 01:08 PM
Replies: 9
Views: 1,482
Posted By John Cole
Whats nice about your tow vehicle is that its...

Whats nice about your tow vehicle is that its taller than your trailer, helping protect it against oncoming road debris & at the same time cuts down the wind resistance which greatly helps increase...
Forum: General Chat 02-21-2015, 12:39 PM
Replies: 9
Views: 1,482
Posted By John Cole
If I ever do it again, I would choose a sprinter...

If I ever do it again, I would choose a sprinter next time. I really like the Nissan but because its only been out for a short time unlike the sprinter there are not many options available to...
Forum: General Chat 02-21-2015, 12:19 PM
Replies: 9
Views: 1,482
Posted By John Cole
I like the color. We decided to go with white to...

I like the color. We decided to go with white to help keep it cooler in the summer months. Where did you get that window on your sliding door ? The installer who installed the windows in our Van said...
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