Sink removal question
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Topic: Sink removal question
Posted By: geewizard
Subject: Sink removal question
Date Posted: 26 May 2017 at 8:24am
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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?  ------------- 2021 Winnebago Micro Minnie 1708FB 2017 R-Pod 177 (Blue) HRE SOLD 2004 Outfitter Apex 8 camper 2014 Toyota Tundra DC |
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Posted By: Podster
Date Posted: 27 May 2017 at 7:16am
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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. https://drive.google.com/open?id=0B2M4imcnGBJoSDlNdzFzUDFJaUk - Bathroom sink mod - Google Drive ------------- Cliff & Raelynn Ranger 4.0/178 (1/2 ton 5,800lb tow capacity) |
Posted By: geewizard
Date Posted: 27 May 2017 at 12:14pm
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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. ------------- 2021 Winnebago Micro Minnie 1708FB 2017 R-Pod 177 (Blue) HRE SOLD 2004 Outfitter Apex 8 camper 2014 Toyota Tundra DC |
Posted By: Whoababe
Date Posted: 29 Jun 2017 at 12:04pm
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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. http://www.lowes.com/pd/48-in-x-8-ft-Embossed-White-Fiberglass-Reinforced-Plastic-FRP-Wall-Panel/1000174771 - http://www.lowes.com/pd/48-in-x-8-ft-Embossed-White-Fiberglass-Reinforced-Plastic-FRP-Wall-Panel/1000174771 UPDATE: The shipping + parts totaled $48. I am in Alabama.
 ------------- Josh + Jen • http://www.whoa-babe.blogspot.com - Whoa Babe Mods Blog → 2015 Chevy Silverado → 2016 {new to us} 179 |
Posted By: Subzilla
Date Posted: 29 Jun 2017 at 1:06pm
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I have got to do this! Will call FR as soon as I get my VIN. Thanks for pics and write-up. ------------- Mark Concord, NC 2017 RP 179 "Podzilla" 2011 Silverado 1500 4X4 |
Posted By: Subzilla
Date 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.  Any suggestions?
------------- Mark Concord, NC 2017 RP 179 "Podzilla" 2011 Silverado 1500 4X4 |
Posted By: Whoababe
Date Posted: 06 Jul 2017 at 3:42pm
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Oh bummer! Well have you thought about using FRP board? I have seen several on the Facebook group use it... http://www.homedepot.com/p/4-ft-x-8-ft-White-090-FRP-Wall-Board-MFTF12IXA480009600/100389836 - http://www.homedepot.com/p/4-ft-x-8-ft-White-090-FRP-Wall-Board-MFTF12IXA480009600/100389836 ------------- Josh + Jen • http://www.whoa-babe.blogspot.com - Whoa Babe Mods Blog → 2015 Chevy Silverado → 2016 {new to us} 179 |