Counter Top
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Topic: Counter Top
Posted By: David and Danette
Subject: Counter Top
Date Posted: 25 May 2013 at 7:33am
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Does anyone know how the kitchen counter top is secured to the cabinets. And does anyone have any suggestions for a replacement. My wife would like a larger sink and want to replace the particle board that is there now. I thought of going to Lowe's to see what they have. Any help would be appreciated. Thank You David and Danette ------------- 2018 Vista Cruiser 19BFD (2018- 2012 Vibe 6503 (2014-2019) 2009 r-pod 171 (2009-2014) Middle Tn 2014 Ram 1500 Quad cab |
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Posted By: marwayne
Date Posted: 25 May 2013 at 12:45pm
The countertop is screwed on from the under side, you have to take out the drawers , take of the door and kinde sorte crawel in there to unscrew it. As far as replacement counter, there all made of particle board unless custom made, I made mine out of 3/4" plywood and put on laminet. ------------- If you want something done right, do it yourself. 2011 RP172, 2016 Tundra 5.7 Litre, Ltd. |
Posted By: techntrek
Date Posted: 25 May 2013 at 11:33pm
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I really wish they didn't make them in particle board. Nothing like putting particle board right where it will get damaged by water if it soaks into the edges.
------------- Doug ~ '10 171 (2009-2015) ~ 2008 Salem ~ http://www.rpod-owners.com/forum_posts.asp?TID=1723 - Pod instruction manual 
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Posted By: kymooses
Date Posted: 27 May 2013 at 1:39pm
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Lots of screws from underneath is all like Marwayne said. When I took ours out there was 1 screw that I couldn't reach for the life of me, I eventually cut my old countertop out and then was able to reach that last screw in the far corner. ------------- https://calendar.google.com/calendar?cid=cnBvZC5zcG90dGVyQGdtYWlsLmNvbQ - RPod Rallies https://www.google.com/maps/d/embed?mid=1W1foQXGtrjf8aYly1uh0b-bHPfI&hl=en_US - RPod Owner Map |
Posted By: marwayne
Date Posted: 27 May 2013 at 2:10pm
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If you want to change the countertop you have to take out the sink and cooktop, than you can reach the screwes through the openings. ------------- If you want something done right, do it yourself. 2011 RP172, 2016 Tundra 5.7 Litre, Ltd. |
Posted By: David and Danette
Date Posted: 27 May 2013 at 9:56pm
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marwayne what size sink did you install. I was at Lowes today and I seen one my wife and I liked but it may be to large. I will need to measure the clearance under the cabinet. David ------------- 2018 Vista Cruiser 19BFD (2018- 2012 Vibe 6503 (2014-2019) 2009 r-pod 171 (2009-2014) Middle Tn 2014 Ram 1500 Quad cab |
Posted By: marwayne
Date Posted: 27 May 2013 at 10:34pm
This is the sink I used. ------------- If you want something done right, do it yourself. 2011 RP172, 2016 Tundra 5.7 Litre, Ltd. |
Posted By: kymooses
Date Posted: 28 May 2013 at 9:14am
Aye, I already had my stove and sink both out, just couldn't reach one in the far right corner. Just couldn't reach it no matter how I twisted, turned, or how many extensions I used. Still got it off though in the end!  ------------- https://calendar.google.com/calendar?cid=cnBvZC5zcG90dGVyQGdtYWlsLmNvbQ - RPod Rallies https://www.google.com/maps/d/embed?mid=1W1foQXGtrjf8aYly1uh0b-bHPfI&hl=en_US - RPod Owner Map |
Posted By: David and Danette
Date Posted: 01 Jun 2013 at 12:57pm
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I was able to remove the counter top and have a new sink and faucet on order. The new counter and table top will be made using Baltic birch plywood. Forest River would have saved those some money and work wanting better construction as far as the counter tops by using plywood. Next trailer we buy will have no particle board. I guess as far as I know that leaves Forest River out unless they change and use plywood instead of particle board. Have been considering Evergreen or Cruiser RV as a choice they use no particle board anywhere in there trailers, I have been told. Hopefully all will turn out better with a stronger counter and table that will not be damaged by water and we will have a larger sink. And who ever may have our trailer in the future when we decide to sell it will be happier. David ------------- 2018 Vista Cruiser 19BFD (2018- 2012 Vibe 6503 (2014-2019) 2009 r-pod 171 (2009-2014) Middle Tn 2014 Ram 1500 Quad cab |
Posted By: furpod
Date Posted: 02 Jun 2013 at 1:24pm
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Next trailer we buy will have NO wood. Period.
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Posted By: techntrek
Date Posted: 02 Jun 2013 at 3:49pm
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That might be tough to find, but I wish.
------------- Doug ~ '10 171 (2009-2015) ~ 2008 Salem ~ http://www.rpod-owners.com/forum_posts.asp?TID=1723 - Pod instruction manual
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Posted By: Podsible Dream
Date Posted: 02 Jun 2013 at 3:55pm
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There is an all aluminum lite weight TT made. I mean ALL aluminum! Saw one out at a dealer in Lancaster County last year. It was kinda weird, definitely not for winter camping! ------------- Chris and Walt '10 RP-171 'Free Spirit' '13 Dodge Durango Crew 5.7 L Hemi V8 |
Posted By: David and Danette
Date Posted: 02 Jun 2013 at 4:29pm
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The Evergreen Ever-lite has no wood except the cabinets. Its made out of a composite you can put a hole in the roof and cut a hole in the floor and the water will run out with no water damage. It doesn't mold or rot. I almost bought one except I thought it was a little large. It was the Eve-lite 25RB. David ------------- 2018 Vista Cruiser 19BFD (2018- 2012 Vibe 6503 (2014-2019) 2009 r-pod 171 (2009-2014) Middle Tn 2014 Ram 1500 Quad cab |
Posted By: Seanl
Date Posted: 02 Jun 2013 at 4:58pm
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The camplite ultra is all aluminum
http://www.livinlite.com/camplite-overview.php - http://www.livinlite.com/camplite-overview.php ------------- Sean, 2011 Rpod RP-173,2009 Jeep Liberty Rocky Mountain Edition 
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Posted By: furpod
Date Posted: 02 Jun 2013 at 5:27pm
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Currently in the running is the Camplite 21RBS, Evergreen Element 26SRK, FR Aviator Electra. The Camplite is most likely the winner. The Aviators seem to be impossible to find, the Element is now an orphan, though we did go look at three yesterday. We started with about 8 that we were interested in, a couple have been discontinued/orphaned, some we were not happy with the build quality/cost ratio. Some the dealer network is very poor. But those are some that are all composites and or aluminium. The current hold up on ordering is our love for the pod.. and it's community. Edit: and a part of the hold up is my belief that Airstream will see the light and put a composite floor in.. but I doubt it will happen in my lifetime. ------------- |
Posted By: kymooses
Date Posted: 02 Jun 2013 at 7:39pm
Once a Pod friend always a Pod friend!! ------------- https://calendar.google.com/calendar?cid=cnBvZC5zcG90dGVyQGdtYWlsLmNvbQ - RPod Rallies https://www.google.com/maps/d/embed?mid=1W1foQXGtrjf8aYly1uh0b-bHPfI&hl=en_US - RPod Owner Map |
Posted By: David and Danette
Date Posted: 20 Jun 2013 at 2:40pm
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Finally finished the counter top and table mod used 3/4" Baltic birch plywood with 100% tung oil for a finish. Have a larger sink S/S 6" deep and 14" by 14" bowl. The lite colored wood makes the camper brighter and gives the camper a much better look. No more heavy particle board that can be damaged by water. Sorry no pictures for now do not know how will need someone to do that for me, but they will come in time. David and Danette ------------- 2018 Vista Cruiser 19BFD (2018- 2012 Vibe 6503 (2014-2019) 2009 r-pod 171 (2009-2014) Middle Tn 2014 Ram 1500 Quad cab |
Posted By: techntrek
Date Posted: 20 Jun 2013 at 10:42pm
Pics or it didn't happen. 
------------- Doug ~ '10 171 (2009-2015) ~ 2008 Salem ~ http://www.rpod-owners.com/forum_posts.asp?TID=1723 - Pod instruction manual
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Posted By: furpod
Date Posted: 21 Jun 2013 at 7:51am
Upload pictures to a free hosting site. I use photobucket. Create free account. Open your hosting site page, upload image, usually a drag and drop action, then, select picture link, "copy" text. Come here, "paste text". once the link text is pasted in the body of the post it will link to the picture automatically.. The text itself will look a lot like this: (this line purposely corrupted) IMG]http://i174.photobucket.com/albums/w88/maypo59/R-Pod/newsupport_zpsda8e9ad1.jpg[/IMG But the proper line will cause this:  PM me if you are still having problems.. ------------- |
Posted By: David and Danette
Date Posted: 25 Jun 2013 at 6:49pm
 
I did it and here are the pictures to prove it.
------------- 2018 Vista Cruiser 19BFD (2018- 2012 Vibe 6503 (2014-2019) 2009 r-pod 171 (2009-2014) Middle Tn 2014 Ram 1500 Quad cab |
Posted By: Goose
Date Posted: 25 Jun 2013 at 8:02pm
NICE!!!!! Goose  ------------- Mother Goose's Caboose..2011 RP171..07 Grand Cherokee 
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Posted By: techntrek
Date Posted: 25 Jun 2013 at 9:36pm
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Very nice.
------------- Doug ~ '10 171 (2009-2015) ~ 2008 Salem ~ http://www.rpod-owners.com/forum_posts.asp?TID=1723 - Pod instruction manual
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Posted By: P&M
Date Posted: 26 Jun 2013 at 8:43am
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wow ... that is fantastic looking! ------------- P & M ... and Comet too! 2012 171 -- The Monkey Pod 2018 Ram 2500 |
Posted By: kymooses
Date Posted: 26 Jun 2013 at 12:43pm
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that is spectacular looking. great job on it. ------------- https://calendar.google.com/calendar?cid=cnBvZC5zcG90dGVyQGdtYWlsLmNvbQ - RPod Rallies https://www.google.com/maps/d/embed?mid=1W1foQXGtrjf8aYly1uh0b-bHPfI&hl=en_US - RPod Owner Map |
Posted By: ToddsPod
Date Posted: 06 Jul 2013 at 8:50pm
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I did replace mine with a butcher block countertop I bought in the AS IS section of IKEA. It worked out just right and I agree that the lighter wood really helps in such a small space. It's also about 4 very important inches longer on the right side by the sink. ------------- 
'07 Dodge RAM 1500 ST Longbed QuadCab 4.7L V8 --- '10 Forest River R-Pod 172 |