Any specific suggestions? I don't want to find myself saying, down the pike, "I wish I would have looked more closely at that".I've updated this thread with 50+ pictures & 10 videos but I'm still not so sure how to interpret what I'm seeing?

Take photos of everything, from all angles. Lots of photos!

From their web site, they appear to be built like a fiberglass boat.A uniform first layer of gelcoat is critical. Laying in spun/woven mats and wetting it out should be the step. Do they use more than one layer ? What type of a mat are they using.I would be surprised if they used "chopper guns" to build up thickness. These are fast but nowhere near as strong as glass matting.The floor obviously has to be thicker/stronger that the rest. Typically this is done with some kind of "core" material. Balsa wood was used (perhaps still is) for many years until people realized that one tiny crack would allow water intrusion that would rot the wood. Repairs were difficult/impossible on some boats.Also pay attention to home the shell is attached to the frame.They look like nice trailers ! They do offer several factory "premium" option that no other TT offer. I would like to hear your report.

Cooking is a creative outlet for me & I'm having difficulty getting past the kitchen facilities. But, in addition to being a woman, I am also an engineer & intrigued by the thought that a fiberglass eggshell is less likely to leak?I dunno how competant I am but will submit a report to the best of my ability as requested!

I'm curious about the tongue configuration. How does the generator box fit in? Based on the photos on their website, I don't see where you can attach your preferred wd hitch either. Looks to me like the fiberglass cover goes a LONG way forward on it.I'm also curious how roomy the restroom/shower is. Don't want to go into too much detail, but I wouldn't appreciate having to wedge myself into a corner to do my business.Just how well insulated is it?And last but not least, I'm curious how comfy those cushions that make into a bed are.

These are well built trailers. Better quality than the mass produced junk being by most manufactures today. I ran into one of these at Road America where we were camp hosting this summer. Had a chance to talk to the owner and tour the unit. He was pulling with a VW I believe a Tourieg Diesel. I also questioned the ball hitch. WD hitch not needed or recommended by factory. He has pulled over 10,000 miles with it and no sway problems. Unit is well balanced. Cute little trailer but to small for us. He travels alone. His wife doesn't like camping.

Oliver Factory Tour: Pls Help Interpret My Findings?

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Jason Essary discusses the strength of Nida-Core in the manufacture of Ollies.
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Close-up of Nida-Core.
CopilotCompanio
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Jason Essary explains the importance of quality. The aluminum frame is manufactured with an aircraft-grade material.
CopilotCompanio
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A total of 16 units were in production during my visit. All Ollies are manufactured on demand.
CopilotCompanio
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The lonely Service Department. "Echo! Echo!" It was like watching a Maytag commercial.
CopilotCompanio
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Jason Essary explains the benefits of Oliver's modified A-Frame.
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How shells are mounted to the frame.
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Short video referencing the lead-time for ordering an Ollie.
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How upper/lower and inner/outer shells are assembled and bonded together.
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150,000 square feet of manufacturing facility. This is the Plumbing department.

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