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    Posted: 26 May 2017 at 8:24am
Anyone removed the bathroom sink from a 2017 177 (blue/gray color)?

I've removed mine and am looking for a piece of matching color ABS plastic to go over the hole.

The manufacturer of the plastic (Duo-Form) won't sell directly to me.  And Forest River does not have any plastic sheet they can sell me.

Any ideas....other than almond colored duct tape?  Confused
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Direct Link To This Post Posted: 27 May 2017 at 7:16am
Yes, I removed a piece of matching wallboard from within one of the storage bays. Specifically the one that covers the bathroom plumbing and replaced it with plexi-glass to I can inspect down under. :-) 

Some owners have re-purposed the bottom of a drawer, replacing that with hardboard. 

 
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Direct Link To This Post Posted: 27 May 2017 at 12:14pm
thanks for your reply.

My bathroom has a very thin plastic shower surround over the top of the wallboard material.

So, borrowing material from elsewhere in the R-Pod isn't an option.


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Direct Link To This Post Posted: 29 Jun 2017 at 12:04pm
I just ordered the replacement panel (2'x2'), tape and corner moulding from Forest River [ (574) 642-3119 option 4] and the parts totaled $10.29 + shipping* Have your VIN number ready when you call. 

Thanks so much to Cliff & Raelynn Podster for the images!!

*I am assuming will be about $30-40; FR couldn't quote me but said shipping was be greater than parts, others have suggested about $45 total for parts/shipping. For my sink I will need 1.5" cap from hardware store. 

Others on the Facebook group have used FPR board to cover the hole.

UPDATE: The shipping + parts totaled $48. I am in Alabama. Ouch
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Direct Link To This Post Posted: 29 Jun 2017 at 1:06pm
I have got to do this!  Will call FR as soon as I get my VIN.  Thanks for pics and write-up.
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Direct Link To This Post Posted: 06 Jul 2017 at 3:19pm
Just contacted FR....sometime this year, they started using fiberglass walls on the 179 and 180.  The nice parts lady said their sink delete kit will not work for that.   I'm not familiar with the material used prior to this...still learning stuff.  My VIN last 6 numbers are 017632 so anything after that is fiberglass.  I can't remember which serial number she told they switched.  Wacko  Any suggestions?
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Direct Link To This Post Posted: 06 Jul 2017 at 3:42pm
Oh bummer! Well have you thought about using FRP board? I have seen several on the Facebook group use it...
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