sink for 179
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Topic: sink for 179
Posted By: funks
Subject: sink for 179
Date Posted: 01 Jun 2015 at 7:43pm
This is a sink 20 x 17 x 7 I got from Home Depot. Fit like a glove But it fit! 
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Posted By: Leo B
Date Posted: 01 Jun 2015 at 7:49pm
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Looks good!! ------------- Leo & Melissa Bachand 2017 Ford F150 2021 Vista Cruiser 19 csk Previously owned 2015 Rpod 179 2010 Rpod 171 |
Posted By: fonseca179
Date Posted: 02 Jun 2015 at 9:21am
| That looks great. I have been wanting to add a larger sink but was not sure if it would fit with the draw underneath. Can you post pics of the underside? How much of the plumbing needed to be modified? |
Posted By: R-Pod'nFJ
Date Posted: 02 Jun 2015 at 11:32pm
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That looks really nice. My wife and I just took our 179 in our first major trip a couple of weeks ago and think a new sink would be nice. From what you saw when you installed yours, do you think a dual basin sink can be installed if the hole is enlarged? ------------- 14 Cement Gray FJ Cruiser 15 R-Pod 179 71 Honda CB750 cafe racer project 71 Honda CB350 75 Honda XL350 81 KZ550 Ltd. street tracker project Scott & Kerri |
Posted By: funks
Date Posted: 02 Jun 2015 at 11:53pm
| The plumping was just fine. Top drawer shortened 1". If you decided to install a new sink remove the three drawers and the two cross members. Its very easy to remove and it will save you time. |
Posted By: funks
Date Posted: 02 Jun 2015 at 11:57pm
| The sink I installed was the maximum size for that area. That sink is twice the size of the one I removed. |
Posted By: funks
Date Posted: 03 Jun 2015 at 12:00am
| I should say it feels twice the size. |
Posted By: R-Pod'nFJ
Date Posted: 03 Jun 2015 at 12:06am
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Ok thanks, good to know. ------------- 14 Cement Gray FJ Cruiser 15 R-Pod 179 71 Honda CB750 cafe racer project 71 Honda CB350 75 Honda XL350 81 KZ550 Ltd. street tracker project Scott & Kerri |
Posted By: fonseca179
Date Posted: 03 Jun 2015 at 9:33am
| Can you confirm which sink you used? Home Depot has a couple of 20x17x7 sinks that have different specs. I want to make sure I get the right one that will fit since it seems like it will be a pretty tight fit. |
Posted By: funks
Date Posted: 03 Jun 2015 at 11:01am
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Sure bar sink 640 511 metallic black 20x17x7 169.00 Reading the reviews on this sink, I checked my sink out for cracks or any damage before installing. I did reroute one plug wire under the counter. Good Luck
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Posted By: fonseca179
Date Posted: 03 Jun 2015 at 8:52pm
| Thanks! How did you connect the strainer? The stock sink has the tiny strainer and this new sink has a normal size strainer. Did you have to modify that section? |
Posted By: funks
Date Posted: 03 Jun 2015 at 9:26pm
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No The plumbing under the sink is the same for the larger strainer. Its a 11/2" pipe. You will need to buy the strainer about $8., it doesn't come with the sink. |