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I think the fiberglass would be easy to clean, and probably gives you a bigger useable space than the previous wood box inserts, Andrew. And, it looks really nice!

I know those marine fridge workers get huge bucks to apply the Isotherm sticker. 😃 That hatch isn't a bad idea, Overland. There is a bit of space behind the new fridge. I have no idea what I'd put there, but access is never bad. I'm thinking we'll probably just cut something out of thin starboard , or something similar, and seal up the vents from the inside, adding some gasket material. With just the visqueen, I can definitely feel a small draft on cold windy nights . Before we ordered the Truckfridge, I talked to customer service at Truckfridge (very nice people). Very accommodating. The rep actually took out a tape measure and by hand measured items and dimensions I was worried about. I was told the biggest part of the price difference was the uscg compliance. Since the fridge was going in my trailer, not the sailboat, I was definitely ok with saving several hundred dollars. When we installed the Truckfridge tf/cf130, the unit cleared the entryway to our 2008 Elite with a strong 1/16 inch on each side, at the most narrow pint, without removing any of the existing Oliver stuff. It was perfect for our diy installation. Still has a danfoss/secop compressor, and an Indel label. Comes in any color you want, ( like a Ford model a) as long as it's black.😄 and the door only swings one way. Not adjustable. Still hoping someday folks can order a factory install like yours, with no cutouts for the vents. It looks great, and is really clean and neat.

The v berth in our sailboat is the only bed I have ever felt necessary to customize, because of its very weird shape . I buy really nice sheets, mostly a little too big, for the boat, and the Oliver, and tuck the extra under. When I brought a foam mattress pad to replace our 8 year old fiberfill pad, I used a set of sharp and strong dressmaker's shears to trim it to the contours. Kept the same sheets we've used for years. Sherry

So, the door is like the other cabinet doors? I wonder what the options are now? Though I see it works fine for your storage purposes, I don't think I'd want to try to support or use a toaster oven on a plexi door. Thanks for the photos! Sherry

They look really nice. We mostly use walkie talkies on the mountain, when my husband and I are in separate locations, and cell phones don't work. We also find them useful when traveling with a friend. One in our truck, one in the friends truck. Easier to use a radio than a phone, many times. But, at fairly close range. We usually use hand signals backing up. We had a set of older, simpler Motorola's for many years. They were great. Midland has been a good brand, too. Sherry

Or, is it fiberglass, like the drawer fronts? Edited to add, I think Overland is talking about the interior cavity liner/box? Even so, I think I would rather have wood. Sherry

For those of us with thin eyelids, as my husband describes me. Yes, they are. I like sleeping in a cave, I guess. I will say, I sleep better in our Ollie than I do, anywhere. Sherry

Yes, I'm curious. And, did you paint the interior, or does the box come that way now? I'd love to know the dimensions of your box. I see your Magma pan carrier fits nicely, so I wonder if it's deeper than the older cabinet boxes. I don't have the carrier, but I know my Magma pans occupy a big chunk of real estate when I carry them in the trailer or the boat. Sherry

Susan Huff, we used the beat up tomato box a few times when we towed our Ollie with my Silverado, with an atv in the back, too. I don't have a bed cover on my Silverado stepside, and never have. Nobody ever bothered my ancient produce box. But I can't say it was "secure." Just camo for lunch and shopping stops. What is your truck bed size? You could also consider using a lockable diamond plate toolbox across the front for storage, and possibly still have room for secure bike mounts, if your bed is long enough. I've seen bike mounts above sliding bed covers, but I think they'd be a really big pain to use. I need a step stool just to reach into the far end of my truck bed. (I'm not very tall.) Sherry

When our trailer is out of service, parked at the house, I routinely prop the bath door open, leave the bath vent open a smidge, and our cabin vent open a little for fresh airflow. While we're camping, I'll often do the same, along with running the fan and opening the bath window to circulate air while we're out exploring or hiking. The trailer is secure, but fresh air is circulating. Sherry

There has been a lot of interest on the forum in 12v danfoss/secop fridges over the past few years. I think every one of us who made the switch loves it. I do think part of Oliver's concern in offering it is the battery cycling. With the deep cycling capability and amp hours of the lithium setup, it would be no issue. The fridges are also generally much pricier than a three way , as well. (Mine, a Truckfridge with the Indel label) wasn't very pricey, but I don't know if it meets rvia/csa standards. It is less expensive than the marine versions because it doesn't have to meet coast guard standards, as it's sold for the over the road trucking market. Pretty much just means it has some galvanized where uscg would require stainless. I hope people will keep asking. 🙂 Overland's custom factory install, without the vents, and the cavity cut to the size of the fridge, is really sweet and clean. We had to do significant mods to accommodate the smaller footprint, and still just have the unneeded vents sealed with just a sheet of plastic in our replacement setup. Sherry

Susan Huff, we have a locking Undercover brand cover on our truck bed. Though I know it could easily be popped open, it keeps items out of sight and dry. Our little Honda is 11 or 12 years old now, so not worth that much, even though it still works great. When it was new, we used to "camouflage" it in an old battered cardboard produce box, and stacked other stuff on top. At that time, it was probably the most expensive item in the truck bed. We don't bother with that any more. 🙂 Sherry

Such a beautiful view. Thanks for sharing with those of us stuck at home. Sherry

That's interesting. I thought they might changed to the Dura because the little triangular handles on the original Scandvik faucets were so hard to operate with soapy hands.😃 I thought Csa and rvia standards are supposed to be virtually interchangeable these days. Many faucets are certified CSA, but I I don't know about Scandvik marine faucets. I just know they're really heavy, and have been very reliable for us. The newer Duras are probably much easier to use, though. Sherry

And, it's easier on a desktop. One less step. As John & Nancy said, just click on the envelope in the upper right hand corner of the screen, after signing in. Thanks so much for letting me know this, John&Nancy! Sherry

Oops. I was checking a screen to see if it was different for non moderator users this morning, and I forgot to sign out and log back in. Livvy is my dog. Clever little thing, isn't she? Using a computer, at her young age of 5. 😄 Thanks for the catch. Sherry She is an avid camper. In this photo, she's camping with her pal, Pete's dog, Bosker. Liv is on the left.

John and Nancy, Perhaps it works that way on a desktop version. I work from an android phone or tablet. Here's how it looks on mine. If it's different on a desktop, I need to add that info in an edit to my post. Thank you! Sherry

I'd love to help you smoke north Carolina trout, if it turns out that way. But, I hope you get to enjoy your trip to Wyoming.

I know the feeling. I'm ready to join Livvy, under the table. ☹ Your trip, as family support, was certainly important. Glad you could do it.

This is Livvy, in her element. Shes tiny, bit had been camping since 10 weeks old.

She's moping, under the dining room table.

So do I. Normally, we'd be somewhere in Canada by now. Livvy loves camping, as do we. Canada doesn't want us, at least until the 22nd of this month. Yes, it was a beautiful day here in Florida, but it was 88. Getting too hot for me. I miss camping in the Yukon spring. Sherry

Like I said, no harm in asking. I've had home faucets replaced by delta, no questions asked, just a photo of the problem. Other brands, too. If Dura doesn't recognize this as warranty, at least it's minimal, and an easy swap out. My faucets in the 2008 are Scandvik. Haven't had an issue, so I don't know their policy. I also have three replacement Scandvik faucets on our boat, about 10 years old. No issues there, either. Good luck. Let us know how it works out. Sherry

If this is the Dura kitchen faucet / sprayer that I believe it is, the replacement is about $20 with free amazon prime shipping/free returns. If it's the Scandvik model we have in the older trailers, the replacement head for their similar model is over $40, direct from Scandvik. The Oliver website lists 1 year warranty for the faucet, but Dura shows "limited lifetime warranty" on their catalog that I downloaded. It's always worth asking, imo. There are several listings on Amazon, with dimensions, so you should be able to verify that it's the right one. Their listing says it fits all Dura pullouts. https://www.amazon.com/Dura-Faucet-DF-RK850-CP-Designer-Replacement/dp/B009Y05M8M/ref=pd_lpo_263_t_2/138-7547063-1507704?_encoding=UTF8&pd_rd_i=B009Y05M8M&pd_rd_r=76c0b342-1688-4245-a196-7f1203fb3d09&pd_rd_w=W9QrM&pd_rd_wg=P3Gbp&pf_rd_p=7b36d496-f366-4631-94d3-61b87b52511b&pf_rd_r=P6GTRJNQF23D5KTP45F3&psc=1&refRID=P6GTRJNQF23D5KTP45F3 Sherry