Steve Morris

Not as pretty as those western vistas. We’re in far western New York, just across the boarder from Erie, PA at Lake Erie State Park. Water, wine, a light breeze, clear skies, and comfortable temperatures for a change. And kazoos!

Did you switch to a 12V DC TV, or stick with the AC version? When/if I replace mine, it will be 12V, and I've already converted the AppleTV to 12V. So I'll only need the inverter for the microwave or the air conditioner.

@Al T from Alberta I missed this when originally posted. Beautiful wrap on the Oliver, and beautiful bikes! Are those Santana titanium? I tried for years to get Deb to ride a tandem, since we ride at such disparate speeds. She's a slow gawker, and I try to at least get my heart rate above couch mode. After getting the Oliver, we got a pair of Gazelle bikes, so now she at least keeps up with the folks walking trails... 🤣 The same applies when kayaking, but there's no way I'd get in the same boat with her, else the sobriquet "divorce boat" would definitely apply. That is, if we both made it to shore alive! 🤬

I got it from MMH, but looks like the same bits and pieces, except I have a blank instead of the 2-3 to fill the last opening.

Overreact much? I received the IcoTek 90° cable entry kit from MMH today. It's going to work great, and I won't need a box. I'm going to test drill different diameter holes in some thin plywood, and see how small I can go and still get all seven wires through. Then I'll go with the next larger size that I can find a grommet for. Antenna will be on a mast bracket hanging from the rear awning mount. As previously noted, my Pepwave MAX BR1 Pro is in the attic, and currently using the stub antennas. Yesterday I added a second SIM card from T-Mobile that I got through FMCA. Three months free (from my Mobile Internet Resource Center membership) gives us time to compare it with the Verizon plan through MMH. The router feeds my Apple TV and UefyCam security camera hub via Ethernet, and our phones, tablets, and Sonos Move via wifi. Later I'll add remote temperature sensing and hopefully a full Victron setup. The router and antenna on the tow vehicle may work for you, JD, and is an easy install. But I don't have a truck, and have no intention of poking holes in my lifelong dream SUV. And, I have devices that I want to be always connected, and that wouldn't be the case with the system in the TV. There are options we can all chose, and just because I'm not doing it like you, doesn't warrant that haranguing...

We’re 1360, so should be the same. Ten minutes later: Yep, I just needed to pull harder. Thanks!

We didn’t like the Tocha upgrade option, finding them too flimsy. So we ordered our trailer with the standard mattresses, and ordered KTT mattresses (the prior upgrade option) directly from the manufacturer. We like them better than our extra firm coil spring mattress at home. And like David, we have the AB Lifestyle custom mattress pad and sheets. Again, nicer than our home bed. I guess we need to upgrade our bedding at home, spend more nights in Curiosity! 😁

I’ve got 160 or so on mine. In over 7000 miles of carrying the bikes, it hasn’t loosened or wiggled more than the day I installed it.

Wow! Ours was delivered March 2023. I’ve tugged a fair bit more than what’s required to get the top off the “secret” pantry top, and it didn’t budge. I’ll pull harder and see what happens. Thanks!

My plans is/was to use this bulkhead fitting through the roof as a cable guide and into a utility box on the roof. If this fits in the Icotec 90 degree fitting, I’m golden! Just a drilled hole through the outer hull into the attic. https://a.co/d/0anCrU1v

Oh, that one. I was looking at the rectangular version. I saw that one before, but was concerned that the seven stiff antenna cables couldn’t make that radius. I’ll wait until you try. 😉

I know there are some sailors here. I saw this double ender at an inland lake in Ohio today. Couldn’t get any closer due to locked piers. Does anyone recognize it? Likely a swing keel since it’s probably trailerable. I want one!

I have not. I am going to mount it on the rear port awning mount using the Parsec pole mount. https://mobilemusthave.com/products/pole-mount-bracket-assembly-for-parsec-doberman-collie I will come down through that portion of the attic, since it is only single hull there, and use Icotec gland. I just haven’t figured what sort of entry box to use yet. I’m thinking something like this Winnebago roof port. https://www.winnebago.com/lifestyle/winnebagolife/gear/install-your-tech-gear-easier-with-winnebagos-new-roof-port

Understatement of the thread. I've seen what Claudia has done on her Oliver, and among other cool ideas, I envy the molded window vents. And I hear she's known in the Casita world for around 100 modifications to her trailer over the ten years she had it. I've got some catching up to do! Will we see you at the fall Casitas of Ohio rally at Cowan Lake State Park, Claudia? Matt and Sue will be attending again, and I'm trying to get two other Olivers to join us. @Golfnut and @Shawna and Scott

IN 2023, Oliver did away with the cubby underneath the nightstand top, and permanently attaching that cover. Has anyone removed it, or know how it is attached? Before taking delivery of Curiosity, I'd built one of the Laguna table mounts that fit under the twin bed extension, but never installed it. It just seemed like it would be in the way, and I'd still need to store the table and support when not in use. Then someone added drawer slides to the nightstand top, and we'd prefer to go this route. I've given the top a few tugs, but I don't want to damage anything, hence my question. Thanks!

I grabbed one of these when you posted it over the winter. Oddly, our Oliver installed receptacle is ass-backwards from yours, so it didn't reach the wall. I need to get in there and reverse it so I can use this handy accessory.

Yes, thank you!

Ron, where did you grab the AC supply for this modification? I’ve got two matching outlet covers, one for the front like yours and one in/near the basement. Thanks! I did the tether last year when I almost left the cover behind…

Thanks Bill! Copied to my Oliver folder for reference.

Interesting. Funds were loaded onto my card December 23, 2023. I've made three transactions since then, the latest just before leaving for the rally (had to stock up on wine for the trip!) I have not had a single service fee on my account.

Long ago when I had boats, I'd run the hole saw backwards to cut through the gelcoat, then forward though the fiberglass. This almost always eliminating chipping.

AKA @shhQuiet here on the forum. We thoroughly enjoyed our time with Steve, and when he walked over to Curiosity, Deb made a beeline to Oreo! 😁

I fully expected to comply! Last year I only took a handful and told myself to do better this year. I had four cameras with me (including my phone), but other that the above sunset photos and a few at Cathedral Caverns, I didn’t take a single photograph. Oh, except of @mossemi’s plumbing, but nobody wants to se that! 😜 Maybe next year…

I’m sorry that I never updated this question! I did indeed find the missing grate grommet in the drawer below. I’m embarrassed to say that it never occurred to me to look in the most obvious place. And thanks for the offer Art, and for popping this post back in my notifications. But I’m all set for now. You’re still welcome to drop in any time.

What a wonderful evening! Thanks to everyone behind the scenes, and it was good to see new and old friends.