Travel Trailer Blogs

Years ago, while back in the “work a day” world, on a day off, I was working my way through a chore list, on the farm.  One of those chores was to worm the small herd of Brangus cattle, that included a young Brangus Bull. Now, the wormer that I had on hand was not the liquid type, that pours on the back, but was instead, the paste in a tube type. He. he, now, those that have been there, already know that this isn’t going to go well!

If you have a strong and compelling desire to see what is over there on the other side of the mountain, or maybe, hike to the mountaintop in the predawn chill, just to see the first rays of sunshine peek over the horizon, you might be a nomad.

It puzzles some folks, and I can see that quizzical look come across their face, just before they say, WHY? My initial response is usually, “Well, because we can! “ But in reality it is much deeper than that. The conversation is about Work Camping, and why we do it as we approach our mid 70’s.

The Mother Road, Route 66, runs from Illinois to California. Any time we get near it, a involuntary, reflexive action happens. We escape. Off route. Abandon all plans. Drop off the face of the earth and get lost. Sometimes we wander aimlessly. Sometimes we search out specific places. But one thing for sure, we always have fun !

All of those cool, useful features and the beauty of that glossy gel coat, get one’s attention during a tour of the factory. Because of all of that eye candy, it is pretty common for someone to overlook a very important thing about the Fiberglass hulls of the Oliver. The incredible structural strength.  Here is a rare look from the factory.

After coming off of the road for Oliver’s ten thousand mile Legacy II Tour, we have been camped out on the lake. Fishing and vegetating. It was a bit of a whirlwind tour and we have been getting caught up on our loafing. Until day before yesterday, that is. A big storm came through and blew hundreds of trees down and all of the power lines. Here is a look at Betty and I chain sawing and clearing the road.

Another video flashback of the ten thousand mile Oliver Legacy II 2014 Tour. Mobile Bay, Alabama, right down on the water, on the East side of the bay, just South of the Old Spanish Fort, is a great campground. Though it is a bit strange to get to, it is such a pleasant stay ! Here is a quick look at a short ( 35 second ) video scan around of the campground. State Park right down on the water at Mobile Bay Alabama

The first one that I saw, I liked, and thought that the it’s uses were many. I just couldn’t resist, I bought it. And, I have been glad I did ever since !Here is a look.

As you probably know, or can imagine, the Metro D.C. area is a busy, busy place over the Memorial day weekend. Traffic can slow to a crawl and campgrounds are booked solid. Then there is that other thing, you know, that RV specific thing. No propane tanks allowed in any of the tunnels. Between the Pony Express and the Legacy II, we carry four propane tanks. Now, that is a route changer for us !

Now, we’ve all heard the expression, “half a bubble off” of level. But until you have had to spend a couple of days contending with “half a bubble off”, it may not have the same meaning. When parked on a campsite that is a “half of a bubble” off of  level it effects nearly all of your RV’s systems and can cause vertigo in some people.

Though it is at the very heart of each Oliver Travel Trailer, the frame is pretty much out of sight. Being the foundation of such a eye catching trailer, yet a bit hard to see, the frame is none the less the recipient of quite a bit of curiosity. The frame is not out of the frame jig for very long before it starts to disappear, as trailer components are added. Here is a rare look.

Once upon a time, the Oliver family dreamed of making trailers that would last a lifetime.  Their ingenuity and craftsmanship has set a new level of excellence within the molded fiberglass world.