RV Lifestyle
Getting Started with RV Travel
New to travel trailers? You're in the right place. We'll walk you through everything from choosing a tow vehicle to picking your first campsite.
The Beginner's Roadmap
Choose the Right Tow Vehicle
Your tow vehicle determines which trailer you can pull. The Legacy Elite needs ~6,000 lbs capacity. The Legacy Elite II needs ~8,000 lbs. Most full-size pickups, full-size SUVs, and some crossovers qualify. Check your vehicle's towing capacity in the owner's manual — not online estimates.
Get the Right Hitch Setup
A weight distribution hitch levels your rig and improves handling significantly. For most full-size tow vehicles pulling an Oliver, a 1,000 lb-per-bar weight distribution hitch is the right choice. Add a sway control bar for extra confidence on highways.
Learn Your Trailer
Spend an afternoon before your first trip learning every system — water, electrical, climate, slideout, awning. Oliver University has manuals and videos for everything. Better yet, attend your Oliver delivery orientation where we walk you through it all in person.
Plan Your First Trip Simply
Pick a campground 2-3 hours away with full hookups for your first trip. Full hookups (water, electric, sewer) remove variables so you can focus on learning the trailer. You can boondock later once you're comfortable.
Join the Community
The Oliver owner forum is one of the most active and helpful RV communities online. Search before you ask — chances are your question has been answered. Then ask anything. Oliver owners are generous with knowledge.