I haven’t looked at the Oliver’s, but definitely wait for the market to cool off before buying. Prices on RVs are stupid.


Another brand to look at is Grand Design. They are the conventional box shape but are very nice inside. Their quality and design is up there with airstream, without the price premium. We were ready to buy one last year, but every trip we wanted to take in it, the kids weren’t that interested in.

The only thing I have to add is that the fiberglass and non aluminum trailers seem not to hold up that well just sitting in the sun/elements. Everyone I know that has a giant fifth wheel keeps them in a covered carport structure.

Even the airstreams need a cover of some sort for storage. There’s lots of plastic bits on the roof that the sun will destroy if left totally outside all the time. They’ve also got a clear finish on the aluminum that will peel of not waxed regularly.

Dang it, now you guys have me looking at trailers. My tow rating is only 6000 lbs I believe, so I’d definatly need a smaller size.

I use to have a aluminum 26’ trailer. I liked it, but it was sometimes a pain to maneuver around. I had to be careful not to get in a tight spot.

The big problem for me is I would have to pay to store it somewhere.

Just remembered these trailers too. They are made in Canada and get rave reviews. They were just too small for us, but seem to fit the bill for what the OP is looking at.

https://escapetrailer.com/

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I'll call soon. I got your info from Mike.

I hope all is well.

Best.

Here is a nice setup. I already have the exact same towing rig. But I think the sticker price for that camper is something crazy like $230k, so it would be a used airstream for me, if/when the prices cool down.

http://forums.pelicanparts.com/uploa...1625860336.jpg

No question. I am in the homework phase...the only thing I have bought in my life on impulse are cars. I have broken even.

RV's are a fool's errand from a financial aspect, I know that. I am patient for this particular purchase.

Hoe you guys are doing well!

The Oliver is a VERY nice setup. I recently did a lot of work at an RV factory and am not impressed with the construction. The Oliver, being 2 molded halves, is SOLID.

I'd love to buy one of these, as long as I could put in a modern engines

https://th.bing.com/th/id/R.aae41e4d...sl=&pid=ImgRaw

I'd really love it like the above from STRIPES with the rear assault ramps and rocket launcher

Yep . The two piece fiberglass trailers are stout . Basically built like a fiberglass boat . Most traditional RV's are really built like crap . Not all but many . The death to RV's is water intrusion and traditional built have leak paths all over the place . Add to that they take a pounding on highways and water starts coming in .

I have read that GM lost money on everyone of those motorhomes they sold. The engineering was WAY ahead of it's time . Front wheel drive with air ride suspension with excellent build quality . Put a turbo diesel engine in it and it's perfect .

Dodge had a similar unit called Travco . It was roundish fiberglass design and usually came with the gas guzzling 413 V8 . Again throw a turbo diesel in and you have a heck of a rig .

John Ficarra has some funny stories about these.

https://youtu.be/Bf3lCTPZyyI

Same here; waiting for the market to correct, then it’s an Airstream 19 for us.

Thanks for the thread, Paul.

I'm not in the market right now but am interested in learning more for the future when I may be.

Just looked at CL and here's a used 17' Casita for $20K, which seems like a pretty good price for what one would get here. If I was in the market, that is. :)

2006 Casita Liberty Deluxe 17 Ft. - $19,800 (Astor)

Well-maintained. Weight 2,480 lbs. All factory upgrades plus custom upgrades too many to mention. 15" wheels and new tires, new awning, new electric tongue jack, electric brakes, tv and dvd, refrigerator works on a/c, d/c or gas. Garage kept, everything works--completely serviced by Robbins RV in Daytona Beach.
https://images.craigslist.org/01717_...6_1200x900.jpg

The GM motorhomes are the bomb, though I know it's a typical ADHD sidetrack to this thread. :D

They came with a 455 Toronado engine and transmission IIRC, which would have been a nice drivetrain if not a little thirsty. Quiet, smooth and torquey, though. I'd love to find one.

Paul,

On a quick internet search, I found only 3 of the Oliver RVs for sale. And they want nearly full price for 3-4 year old RVs. I think that is a statement in itself.

Here's something a little different - small toy hauler that doubles as a camper. Neighbor has one and it seems OK (depending on where you camp and what your "trailer goals" are):

https://www.trailerlife.com/rv-gear/rvs/tiny-trailer-no-boundaries-10-6/

Check out Bigfoot also for FG camper. The have 3 different sizes and are 4 season rated