backsplash for 2016 179
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Topic: backsplash for 2016 179
Posted By: tabrods
Subject: backsplash for 2016 179
Date Posted: 21 Mar 2018 at 12:29pm
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Hi everyone, Saw lots of positive reviews of backsplashes on R-Pod so we decided to try it. Found some really nice peel and stick but see one problem. Our 179 has a 1" x 1/8" strip about 2" above the counter running the entire length of the back wall. Just wondering how other people dealt with this. The peel and stick obviously won't fit with the strip in place. Tom
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Posted By: Subzilla
Date Posted: 21 Mar 2018 at 3:18pm
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Been wanting to do this to our 179 and had the same question....looking forward to any responses. ------------- Mark Concord, NC 2017 RP 179 "Podzilla" 2011 Silverado 1500 4X4 |
Posted By: disputin
Date Posted: 21 Mar 2018 at 5:24pm
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So the previous owners did our backsplash, with something similar to http://www.campingworld.com/peel-and-stick-mosaics-canyon-5-pack - http://www.campingworld.com/peel-and-stick-mosaics-canyon-5-pack . From what I can tell they cut it along a horizontal seam and used that to align the backsplash. Our trailer is in getting serviced currently, otherwise I'd attach a picture. Sean & Christine 2002 F150 2016 179
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Posted By: ParPod
Date Posted: 22 Mar 2018 at 8:05am
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We put a backsplash in our 179. That wood strip you refer to is just tacked on there. I used a small and slim pry (type used by Bee Keepers) and it just came off without any difficulty. The strip now lives under the cushion for the couch. Then we used the peel and stick from the counter upwards. Note - don't expect the counter to be exactly level. We had about 1/4" from one end to the other. ------------- Bob&Margaret 2017 179 2016 Toyota 4Runner 2 sets of Golf Clubs |
Posted By: Subzilla
Date Posted: 22 Mar 2018 at 8:31am
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Easy enough!! Thanks! ------------- Mark Concord, NC 2017 RP 179 "Podzilla" 2011 Silverado 1500 4X4 |
Posted By: tabrods
Date Posted: 22 Mar 2018 at 9:49am
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Yes thanks! Just what I was looking for. Tom
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Posted By: Auntiemofks
Date Posted: 24 May 2018 at 7:59am
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I just purchased some peel and stick backsplash for our 2015 179 and am curious if anyone used additional adhesive to keep the sheets in place? We live in Kansas and the trailer is stored outdoors in extreme heat and cold weather elements and I don't want to have it come off due to the extremes.Any ideas? ------------- May your travels be many and your troubles be few. |
Posted By: tabrods
Date Posted: 24 May 2018 at 8:34am
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We'll be putting our backsplash on shortly and will let you know how it works out. Tom
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Posted By: Auntiemofks
Date Posted: 24 May 2018 at 9:24am
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Tom,
Thanks for you quick response. I’m just hopeful the modifications we’re maki g are all positive ones. Although we have said this is the last travel trailer we will purchase. 😉 Thanks again, Emalea ------------- May your travels be many and your troubles be few. |
Posted By: Richand Cindy
Date Posted: 24 May 2018 at 5:09pm
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We used this product from Amazon (https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B011VKAS9K/ref=oh_aui_detailpage_o01_s00?ie=UTF8&psc=1) as both a kitchen and bath backsplash. We did not use any extra adhesive and in both places it lasted through hot summer and cold winter. We just bought the same product and put it in our new RV. Really gives a classy look and tomato paste washes right off. ------------- OLD 2017.5 RPOD 180 + 2015 Jeep Cherokee Trailhawk NEW: 2018 Passport Elite 23RB + 2017 Ram 1500 Diesel |
Posted By: Awchief
Date Posted: 24 May 2018 at 8:59pm
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How many squares did you use? ------------- Michael |
Posted By: crw8sr
Date Posted: 24 May 2018 at 10:42pm
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We used peel and stick from Menard's in our 190. No additional adhesive. Looks great. ------------- Chuck & Lyn Izzy, Morkie. RIP Zoe Joy & Gracie, Yorkie 2018 R Pod 190 2019 Traverse In moments of adversity;when life's a total wreck, I think of those worse off than me and really feel like heck. |
Posted By: Richand Cindy
Date Posted: 25 May 2018 at 10:16am
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Looked at the order and we bought three packs of 4 so a total of 12 squares. Used every one. it is time consuming to put them up and you should use a level so that the tiles are even. Make sure the RPOD counter is level and then go from there. Use a template to make cuts around window. Better to ruin a template and start over than to overcut an actual tile. They are not cheap.
------------- OLD 2017.5 RPOD 180 + 2015 Jeep Cherokee Trailhawk NEW: 2018 Passport Elite 23RB + 2017 Ram 1500 Diesel |
Posted By: Auntiemofks
Date Posted: 25 May 2018 at 11:04am
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I’ll keep in mind about tomato sauce. 😊
Keep cooking and camping. Emalea ------------- May your travels be many and your troubles be few. |
Posted By: tabrods
Date Posted: 26 May 2018 at 9:19pm
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Well I finished my backsplash this morning. Was pretty easy actually. Started from the center,worked out from there, trimmed a little at the ends. Tiles are called Smart Tiles from Lowes and come in 6 packs. Used 2 6 packs and had left over tiles to fix problems. The tile looks like glass and went on really smooth. Used a wooden pizza roller to smooth out tiles. Here's a picture: https://postimg.cc/image/5az50fud3/">  Tom
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Posted By: Auntiemofks
Date Posted: 27 May 2018 at 8:03am
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That looks great. I’m hoping to get mine installed next weekend along with a window in the door.
Keep those improvements coming in. Emalea ------------- May your travels be many and your troubles be few. |
Posted By: Ben Herman
Date Posted: 27 May 2018 at 10:12am
| Looks great! Seems like another mod to add to the list that I didn't know that I needed until I saw it..... |
Posted By: Live2Camp
Date Posted: 28 May 2018 at 1:50pm
That looks great and sounds like a fairly straight-ahead process. I'm a blues lover so I'm keeping an eye out for something either shades of blue and/or pewter-ish or stainless steel-ish. Thanks for posting the info and photo. ------------- 2017 R-Pod 179 HRE (the green one) His:Ford F150 double cab 4WD; Hers/mine:Tacoma V6 double cab 4WD Still love rugged, diggin' comfy too |