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I'm guessing our old school cavity is cut larger than yours. Our old fridges were much wider ( by 4 inches), and taller ( by six inches, I think), and the old style cavity was " extra generous". I don't think we'll get six inches of storage, after we build a box to support the new fridge. Probably four or five. Maybe only three. But, it will get the bottom of the fridge off the floor, and I'm grateful for that. And any inches of storage I can get. I hang the small broom and dustpan off the wall under the small dinette on Velcro. I'd be very happy to only store them, and slippers, for that matter. Truckfridge doesn't offer your asu, but I'd like to know how that works out for you. I can cancel for another week. I can still connect the power saving unit, I think. It's supposed to work with any Danfoss compressor, with permutations. .. When I spoke with Andrew at truckfridge today, he mentioned that the marine products required coast guard approval, and stainless in places where galvanized works fine where saltwater exposure is not an issue. Hence, a big difference in price. The door is one standard color. Black. I'm ok with that. I've had a black fridge, two brands, ten years. I hope you get the asu issue figured out. Its definitely a great idea. In our earlier norcold, I had to store produce on the bottom, in heavy Tupperware, to keep it from freezing, and still keep the beer cold. Not ideal, from a food safety standpoint, but it worked. Sherry

Thanks! We put some white duct tape on the hull to keep the metal from scratching the hull. Cut small strips from the wider tape. Probably unnecessary, but, that's us. Overkill. Sherry

So, today I spoke with the customer service manager at truckfridge . Com about our available space, etc. Super communication with Andrew. He volunteered to measure the new model when it comes in next week to make sure nothing has changed, and it will fit in the cavity, and through the door and entry. So, making progress. Jason was kind enough to send me specs on drawer fronts today, and promised full measurements on microwave replacement cabinet soon. I think we may have room for a small drawer under the new fridge for shoes/ dustpan/whisk broom, etc. We'll see how it works out when we have the new fridge in hand, and build the box. I'm excited to have one more appliance running on solar, instead of fossil fuel. Wish me luck... Sherry

Thanks, Bill. I know we're past due on updating our weather radio so many places that we camp have no cell signal on either Verizon or TMobile, that I don't feel we can trust just the phones. Years ago, we were camped in a tiny county site outside retty lanesboro, Minnesota. It was a beautiful night. Then, the sheriff deputy drove in to tell us about a tornado approaching, and invited us to the jail for security... Fun killer, for sure. We didn't opt for the get out of jail free card, but did get into the truck for an hour, pointed out of the campground, listening to the truck radio on the local station. Fortunately, the tornado went north of us. Night tornadoes are the scariest. In the day, you can often smell, hear and see them coming...and the warning signs in the birds and sky. At night... Not so much. And, You can't count on a nice deputy to drive into the campsite and give you weather warnings. That's a rarity. Sherry

Mmmm, that's if everything works as it should. I remember a flat tire on the cargo trailer going down mountain in the east, in a snow storm. Not a great memory. Almost whiteout to begin with. Way worse with a trailer wanting to fishtail, and the truck doing a slip slide trying to slow on icy road. Over 40 years ago, but very clear memories. We obviously made it to the frigid roadside. Delightful tire change in crappy weather. Yup, I hate towing in snow. Then, we had deadlines. Today, we can sit it out at a chilly campsite. Sherry

Beautiful!!! Sherry

Before you tear up the bed, try rocking the switch several times each way. Quick, quick, slow, slow... Think two step.. with an added slow.☺️ Sometimes, sitting for awhile, you'll get some corrosion or dirt in the switch itself. Especially if you are storing outside. Sometimes, rocking back and forth several times is all it takes, at least in our older trailer. If that fails, tear up the bed and check the fuses. If they're fine,bits a trace for a bad ground, or loose connection. Most of the time for us, the problem has been a dirty or dead switch.

We're probably going to Alaska again, but not in our Oliver. Delivering a motorhome. We have a Yamaha 3000 which is way too heavy to drag around the country , but powered a few lights and fans, and two refrigerators, and coffee makers, for two sticks and bricks homes during the hurricane this year. Ours, and our neighbors. I'd get the soft start if you really KNOW you will camp off grid, but will need AC. You can always add it. We chase cooler weather in the summer, and don't use the AC. Pretty much never, except cleaning and loading at our house in Florida. We use a Honda 1000, just to recharge batteries if we run into a streak of crummy weather and don't feel like moving on. If I were you, I'd hedge my bets and get a Honda or Yamaha 2000, that's capable of adding a companion unit. You may find you don't actually " need" AC anymore than we do. But you have the option to add 2000 more watts with a companion unit, if you're wrong... Both brands are well made, super quiet, light enough to handle by one reasonably fit person, and easy on fuel. Our Honda is 10 years old. So is the Yamaha. We use only non ethanol gas, and they never have failed us, and never annoy our neighbors. We run the gas out before storing. Use stabil throughout the season, ... just in case, as our genset gets very infrequent use. Make sure whatever you buy has the "I" in the name. Don't buy a cheapie industrial loud model that can blow up your electronics. My two cents. Sherry

No threadjack. I'm interested in ideas, or I wouldn't have put the post out there. I misunderstood your earlier comment. Fwiw, there are a few convection microwaves made for rvs, but I don't know of any that would fit the depth of the Oliver microwave cavity. Width and height not an issue, I think. Maybe that will change in the future, as appliances in general have become more efficient as they've evolved. I'm all good with a big cupboard, and space to carry a toaster oven if we plan to camp somewhere with electricity... A real rarity for us. <p style="text-align: left;">Sherry</p>

Bill, we go to the Tampa RV supershow every January. We see very little of interest, and certainly nothing that would tempt us to trade down for a stick built trailer. Almost every year, we rent a campervan somewhere in the world, or deliver a new sticky RV to Alaska. We always take a small toolkit. We always need it.... Sherry

You almost never see molded fiberglass at RV shows (except in the parking lot or campground.) I got an email from Heather today. Oliver is exhibiting at the show, for anyone near Pittsburgh who would like to stop in and see an Oliver. Starts tomorrow, runs through the 14th. Sherry

Even though I'm a real fan of AGM batteries, I have to agree with Canoe 12.,unless you plan to do strictly dry camping, and drive a lot of rough back roads, as we do. The group 27 s are what we started with. When they died, we replaced them with AGM s. I think it was around 3 years. I say that about the rough roads because that is one of the technical advantages of AGM. They're sealed, don't leak when bounced around or mounted less than level. If you go with the flooded standard batteries, make sure you check the slide tray. Some people have put a foam wedge in to make sure the tray can't travel. But maybe that's better with the new trays. Our trailer is a 2008. True, the batteries require maintenance. But, you can coordinate that with other maintenance. Put the $900 elsewhere. By the time you replace them, AGM will probably cost less, anyway. They keep coming down in proportion flooded . And you can choose to use a less expensive brand than lifeline, anyway. My two cents.

Congratulations! And, welcome aboard. Like you, there are a good number of boaters in the Oliver family. The longevity of fiberglass hulls (like our forty year old sailboat) is convincing. Sherry

Rumline, good questions. I don't know of any toaster oven designed to be used in an enclosed space. Even the more expensive double wall ovens get hot on the sides and back. The inside of the microwave cavity isn't "finished" or lined, so we will need to construct a cabinet box to use it as clean storage. Or, take it to Oliver and let them do it. since our trailer is ten years old, the dimensions of the openings are likely different, and the current trim kits won't likely fit, so it may be simpler to just do it ourselves. I'm kind of thinking of a top hinged door, that would cover the entire opening, (like my horizontal kitchen cabinets at home,) so that I can keep a wider opening to the new cabinet. Also thinking about a slide out shelf or possibly two. I doubt I could use the Brevelle oven, either, due to depth. But for as little as we'd use it, a black and Decker compact convection oven might just work fine in the available space. And I could just slide it out to use it safely, if we built a slide out shelf. Well, those are my thoughts so far. We'll see how it works out. I'm more concerned about getting the refrigerator in, first, but do wish for the designs to work with the rest of the trailer. Sherry

A question for overland. Is this the brevelle oven you chose? Looks great. https://learn.compactappliance.com/breville-bov450xl-review/

Well, new year, back to work. Thanks for the dimensions, Dave. I wonder about the exterior dimensions of the trim kit Oliver made. Our cavity opening isn't rectangular, as you can see in the photo. It's 21.25 wide, except the top two inches, where the notch reduces the width to 17.25. Height at center is 14, and 12 at the sides. Depth is 15" at the top, but without moving conduit, useable depth would be limited to about 12.5 inches.. Sherry

I don't miss it. Hope you get it all figured out Sherry

Happy 2018, and wishing all of you safe travels Sherry

When we actually get to use the instant pot, I'll start a new thread. Or follow on someone else's.. They're intriguing. I was always afraid of pressure cooking. So, now, I will rely on digital tech. Mmmm. I'll wait and see how it works. Won't work for me on the road, as solar and battery in our setup would never work. It's one of those powered campsites luxuries, I think. Sherry

I bought one for our daughter. We'll try it out together, and see how it works. As she is still young, and working, the "instant" pressure cooker side appeals to her.... Sherry

Camco makes screens for most items. Great customer service years after the sale, too. Sherry

Years ago,we went to a boler gathering east of Quebec City. Though we had difficulty with the language at times (high school French, one semester), we had a great time. In Manitoba, the regional language is English. No worries. Winnipeg in August should be about the very best time for a visit. Warm as it gets. Winnipeg is a beautiful city. Depending on your route, you will pass through my native Minnesota. A lot of great camping opportunities there. Sherry

Sometimes, you don't have to go far. And don't have to be that cold. Taken by our neighbors, a few weeks ago, outside Asheville. About 8; to 10 inches of snow overnight. Neighbor reported lows in the teens. Sherry

Merry Christmas to you, as well, Sherry

Merry Christmas. God jul. Feliz navidad. And, happy Hanukkah, a few days late We wish all our friends, of all Faiths, a joyous holiday season Celebrate, and rejoice. Sherry