R179 kitchen sink fell out

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   The sink on my rpod179 fell through the countertop cutws! I want to repair out. It was only held in with 4 screws.

I want to put in proper sink clips but I didn't know how to get access to bottom of sink? Do I need to disassemble the drawer rails and if so how to do this. Has anyone repaired the same issue.

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garyd Members Profile Send Private Message Find Members Posts Add to Buddy List Newbie Joined: 09 Oct 2017 Location: broomfield co Online Status: Offline Posts: 38	Post Options Post Reply Quote garyd Report Post Quote Reply Topic: R179 kitchen sink fell out Posted: 25 Aug 2019 at 3:40pm
	The sink on my rpod179 fell through the countertop cutws! I want to repair out. It was only held in with 4 screws. I want to put in proper sink clips but I didn't know how to get access to bottom of sink? Do I need to disassemble the drawer rails and if so how to do this. Has anyone repaired the same issue.
	gary

GlueGuy Members Profile Send Private Message Find Members Posts Add to Buddy List Senior Member Joined: 15 May 2017 Location: N. California Online Status: Offline Posts: 2628	Post Options Post Reply Quote GlueGuy Report Post Quote Reply Posted: 25 Aug 2019 at 4:22pm
	Several people have had this happen. Usually, it's because the edge wasn't properly sealed. You can re-seal the edge with epoxy & then re-attach the sink, or you can install a sink that hangs from a lip, and is sealed around the edge. I don't see a comfortable way to do this without taking out the drawers.
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garyd Members Profile Send Private Message Find Members Posts Add to Buddy List Newbie Joined: 09 Oct 2017 Location: broomfield co Online Status: Offline Posts: 38	Post Options Post Reply Quote garyd Report Post Quote Reply Posted: 25 Aug 2019 at 8:33pm
	Thanks for your help. It just seems that I shouldn't have to spend so much time rebuilding poor design and quality
	gary

StephenH Members Profile Send Private Message Find Members Posts Add to Buddy List podders Helping podders - pHp Joined: 29 Nov 2015 Location: Wake Forest, NC Online Status: Offline Posts: 6288	Post Options Post Reply Quote StephenH Report Post Quote Reply Posted: 25 Aug 2019 at 9:35pm
	I saw this once. The owner had the undermount sink and had carried some items, including a jug of water IIRC in the sink while traveling. I installed a top-mount sink in ours so this is not a concern for me. The bottom line would be that those with undermount sinks should not carry items in them while traveling or should reinforce the sink before doing so.
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Olddawgsrule Members Profile Send Private Message Find Members Posts Add to Buddy List Senior Member Joined: 20 Sep 2017 Location: New Hampshire Online Status: Offline Posts: 1014	Post Options Post Reply Quote Olddawgsrule Report Post Quote Reply Posted: 26 Aug 2019 at 8:29am
	I do not have mine here to investigate, but I figure you have a few things to take apart to get at it. Hopefully the inserts are still in the top and you just require sealing and screwing back on. I say hopefully, due to all else that has come apart in mine and I've re-done. If you have the composite top, silicone or plumbers putty please. Hard drying adhesives can add to cracking you top. If the inserts came out.. New brass ones and drill according to the spec's for them. Tapped in correctly, they do not need any adhesives. The easiest fix is what StephenH said: Drop-in replacement.
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furpod Members Profile Send Private Message Find Members Posts Add to Buddy List Moderator Group - pHp Joined: 25 Jul 2011 Location: Central KY Online Status: Offline Posts: 6128	Post Options Post Reply Quote furpod Report Post Quote Reply Posted: 26 Aug 2019 at 9:32am
	Earlier Pods came with top mount sinks.. I wondered if the change to under mounts would work out.. thankfully, for the most part it has, but we have had a few owners with it failing.. I agree that going with a top mount replacement is the best and most secure "fix".. but it does take away from the more modern look of the undermount.. The drawers should just pull out, and the space will be clear.

StephenH Members Profile Send Private Message Find Members Posts Add to Buddy List podders Helping podders - pHp Joined: 29 Nov 2015 Location: Wake Forest, NC Online Status: Offline Posts: 6288	Post Options Post Reply Quote StephenH Report Post Quote Reply Posted: 26 Aug 2019 at 10:00am
	The one thing the undermount gives that a top-mount lacks is the ability to put an insert in for a flat work surface that includes the area of the sink. A cover can be put over a top-mount sink, but it won't be flat with the countertop. On the 179, it isn't a big deal as there is a lot of countertop to work with. On some of the other models, it is a bigger deal since counter space is very limited. Our 179 came with the tiny plastic sink. One of my early mods was to replace it with a larger stainless steel sink and at the same time, replace the cheap faucet with a better one. It was something that has worked out very well for us and my wife likes it which is the most important part.
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garyd Members Profile Send Private Message Find Members Posts Add to Buddy List Newbie Joined: 09 Oct 2017 Location: broomfield co Online Status: Offline Posts: 38	Post Options Post Reply Quote garyd Report Post Quote Reply Posted: 27 Aug 2019 at 10:30am
	thanks to you all. I removed the sink and found out it was a drop in type sink? anyway I top mounted it and glued it in place with 3m 4500 adhesive. THis shoud be waterproof and secure for the life of the trailer.
	gary

StephenH Members Profile Send Private Message Find Members Posts Add to Buddy List podders Helping podders - pHp Joined: 29 Nov 2015 Location: Wake Forest, NC Online Status: Offline Posts: 6288	Post Options Post Reply Quote StephenH Report Post Quote Reply Posted: 27 Aug 2019 at 11:01am
	Even the undermount sinks have a rim. The issue is that it isn't usually very attractive visually since it is meant to be mounted on the bottom of the counter. There is nothing preventing one (as you showed) from dropping it in from the top and gluing it in place though. It certainly is stronger that way.
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offgrid Members Profile Send Private Message Find Members Posts Add to Buddy List Senior Member Joined: 23 Jul 2018 Online Status: Offline Posts: 5290	Post Options Post Reply Quote offgrid Report Post Quote Reply Posted: 27 Aug 2019 at 11:48am
	I like your solution. Sometimes the older designs are better. Undermount sinks are simply not as structurally sound or water resistant as drop in sinks. French door refrigerators with their complex sealing system are just not as robust as side by side fridges. Personally, I'm happy to adopt new things if they are actually better (like LCD TVs vs CRT TVs) but if not, I'll stick with what works as long it is still available. Just my $0.02.
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