hollow space between toilet wall and control wall
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Topic: hollow space between toilet wall and control wall
Posted By: retiree04
Subject: hollow space between toilet wall and control wall
Date Posted: 24 May 2018 at 8:17am
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For storage purpose, can I cut out a lower portion of the wall to the left of the entry door to insert a storage cabinet between the two walls, without running into the wiring for the control panels mounted higher on the wall? retiree04 ------------- Jeff |
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Posted By: StephenH
Date Posted: 24 May 2018 at 9:29am
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Welcome back. Without knowing which model, it is hard to say. It is possible that there is not only wiring in that space, but also a vent stack. Before cutting, look on your roof above the space in question and make sure there is no tank vent above it. Wires are fairly easy to move aside. Vent stacks aren't.
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Posted By: TheBum
Date Posted: 24 May 2018 at 11:48am
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I have the same concern about installing a recessed toilet paper holder. I've thought about getting one of those wifi optical probes to see what's inside the wall before I start cutting, but it still requires at least one hole in the wall. I could detach the shower sink I suppose and feed it in behind that. ------------- Alan 2022 R-Pod 196 "RaptoRPod" 2022 Ram 1500 Lone Star 4x4 Three cats |
Posted By: StephenH
Date Posted: 24 May 2018 at 12:32pm
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If you take out the sink, a simple flashlight and mirror combination could work for viewing. You don't necessarily have to spend the money on a fancy optical probe. ------------- StephenH Happy is the man that findeth wisdom,... http://www.rpod-owners.com/forum_posts.asp?TID=7712 - ouR escaPOD mods Former RPod 179 Current Cherokee Grey Wolf 24 JS |
Posted By: retiree04
Date Posted: 24 May 2018 at 1:25pm
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Thanks! My 177 r pod does have the overhead vent pipe that appears to be over the hollow space so I will not cut into the wall for additional storage. ------------- Jeff |
Posted By: retiree04
Date Posted: 24 May 2018 at 1:27pm
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Thanks! the vent pipe does appear to be over the hollow space. ------------- Jeff |
Posted By: StephenH
Date Posted: 24 May 2018 at 9:31pm
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Good thing you checked before you cut.
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Posted By: marwayne
Date Posted: 24 May 2018 at 9:59pm
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I have a 172, I put in a recessed cabinet above the toilet, the wall behind is a 2 x 4 wall. If the wall has a stack in it, it's normally a 2 x 4 https://postimg.cc/image/qjxsc9xfb/">  https://postimg.cc/image/tqsbvy7lj/">  https://postimages.org/ - free photo hosting https://postimg.cc/image/dsjm5u0iv/">  ------------- If you want something done right, do it yourself. 2011 RP172, 2016 Tundra 5.7 Litre, Ltd. |
Posted By: TheBum
Date Posted: 25 May 2018 at 10:48am
Yeah, it really would have stunk if you didn't find that out beforehand...literally. ------------- Alan 2022 R-Pod 196 "RaptoRPod" 2022 Ram 1500 Lone Star 4x4 Three cats |
Posted By: marwayne
Date Posted: 25 May 2018 at 1:13pm
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Mine is sunk into the wall by 3", the cut out served for the back of the cabinet. ------------- If you want something done right, do it yourself. 2011 RP172, 2016 Tundra 5.7 Litre, Ltd. |