R-pod Owners Forum : Kitchen sink separated from countertop https://www.rpod-owners.com/ This is an XML content feed of; R-pod Owners Forum : I need HELP!!! : Kitchen sink separated from countertop Copyright (c) 2006-2009 Web Wiz Forums - All Rights Reserved. Thu, 21 May 2026 14:14:52 +0000 Tue, 04 Aug 2020 10:34:13 +0000 http://blogs.law.harvard.edu/tech/rss Web Wiz Forums 9.64 360 https://www.rpod-owners.com/RSS_post_feed.asp?TID=13864 R-pod Owners Forum https://www.rpod-owners.com/forum_images/web_wiz_forums.png https://www.rpod-owners.com/ Kitchen sink separated from countertop : Thanks Stephen H. We had a discussion... https://www.rpod-owners.com/forum_posts.asp?TID=13864&PID=134889#134889 Author: JPEG Pod
Subject: 13864
Posted: 04 Aug 2020 at 10:34am

Thanks Stephen H. We had a discussion with the dealer and it sounds like he’ll be willing to go the extra mile and install the top mount sink. Will see...
In the meantime will search for Lexel along our route this morning.
Thanks much!]]> Tue, 04 Aug 2020 10:34:13 +0000 https://www.rpod-owners.com/forum_posts.asp?TID=13864&PID=134889#134889 Kitchen sink separated from countertop : It might be possible for the dealer... https://www.rpod-owners.com/forum_posts.asp?TID=13864&PID=134887#134887 Author: StephenH
Subject: 13864
Posted: 04 Aug 2020 at 10:18am

It might be possible for the dealer to install the newer top-mount round sink shown in the first image, but I think the dealer would just reinstall the undermount sink and call it a day. There should be sealant around the lip of the undermount sink, both to keep moisture out and to help it to stay in place. If there is none, I would recommend something like Lexel which is water resistant (not for use in prolonged submersion though). Since that seam is unlikely to have prolonged submersion, it should work quite well. Unlike silicone, it is paintable.]]> Tue, 04 Aug 2020 10:18:17 +0000 https://www.rpod-owners.com/forum_posts.asp?TID=13864&PID=134887#134887 Kitchen sink separated from countertop : Thanks but ours is the undercounter... https://www.rpod-owners.com/forum_posts.asp?TID=13864&PID=134885#134885 Author: JPEG Pod
Subject: 13864
Posted: 04 Aug 2020 at 9:39am

Thanks but ours is the undercounter round model posted by another member. I appreciate your response though!]]> Tue, 04 Aug 2020 09:39:24 +0000 https://www.rpod-owners.com/forum_posts.asp?TID=13864&PID=134885#134885 Kitchen sink separated from countertop : So obviously, the dealer should... https://www.rpod-owners.com/forum_posts.asp?TID=13864&PID=134884#134884 Author: JPEG Pod
Subject: 13864
Posted: 04 Aug 2020 at 9:37am

So obviously, the dealer should be able to replace ours with this top mount edition!]]> Tue, 04 Aug 2020 09:37:37 +0000 https://www.rpod-owners.com/forum_posts.asp?TID=13864&PID=134884#134884 Kitchen sink separated from countertop : Our sink is the undercounter large... https://www.rpod-owners.com/forum_posts.asp?TID=13864&PID=134883#134883 Author: JPEG Pod
Subject: 13864
Posted: 04 Aug 2020 at 9:35am

Our sink is the undercounter large round sink in the second image. ]]> Tue, 04 Aug 2020 09:35:42 +0000 https://www.rpod-owners.com/forum_posts.asp?TID=13864&PID=134883#134883 Kitchen sink separated from countertop : Many podders have replaced the... https://www.rpod-owners.com/forum_posts.asp?TID=13864&PID=134858#134858 Author: Pod People
Subject: 13864
Posted: 03 Aug 2020 at 4:13pm

Many podders have replaced the undermount sink with a drop in model.  Elkay and Delta both make a single bowl bar sink that will fit in most cases. It does require enlarging the countertop cutout and repiping the supply and drain lines. I did ours and replaced the cheap faucet at the same time. It is much better.
good luck
Vann

]]> Mon, 03 Aug 2020 16:13:50 +0000 https://www.rpod-owners.com/forum_posts.asp?TID=13864&PID=134858#134858 Kitchen sink separated from countertop : Originally posted by JPEG... https://www.rpod-owners.com/forum_posts.asp?TID=13864&PID=134848#134848 Author: offgrid
Subject: 13864
Posted: 03 Aug 2020 at 11:10am

Originally posted by JPEG Pod

Thanks for the heads up. 😢 It’s too bad tho, my sink is so pretty!  🙏

Pretty is a s pretty does.....

Please let us know what FR is willing to do for you.

Any bets on whether or not FR will want to just tack the sink back up there and let the warranty time out? 
]]> Mon, 03 Aug 2020 11:10:40 +0000 https://www.rpod-owners.com/forum_posts.asp?TID=13864&PID=134848#134848 Kitchen sink separated from countertop : Interesting. Our 195 has this... https://www.rpod-owners.com/forum_posts.asp?TID=13864&PID=134847#134847 Author: Pod_Geek
Subject: 13864
Posted: 03 Aug 2020 at 11:03am

Interesting.  Our 195 has this sink:


Your sink?  (From older 195 walk-through video)




]]> Mon, 03 Aug 2020 11:03:50 +0000 https://www.rpod-owners.com/forum_posts.asp?TID=13864&PID=134847#134847 Kitchen sink separated from countertop : Thanks for the heads up. 😢... https://www.rpod-owners.com/forum_posts.asp?TID=13864&PID=134846#134846 Author: JPEG Pod
Subject: 13864
Posted: 03 Aug 2020 at 10:51am

Thanks for the heads up. 😢 It’s too bad tho, my sink is so pretty! No wonder it won’t last. 😢 Love your flow chart and so glad we have duct tape on hand. Of course I packed everything BUT a new kitchen sink, so we’ll be using paper plates for a week. This is only the 6th time we’ve used our unit and it’s still under warranty. That’s the good news. Thanks again. 🙏]]> Mon, 03 Aug 2020 10:51:18 +0000 https://www.rpod-owners.com/forum_posts.asp?TID=13864&PID=134846#134846 Kitchen sink separated from countertop : Very common problem with the... https://www.rpod-owners.com/forum_posts.asp?TID=13864&PID=134842#134842 Author: offgrid
Subject: 13864
Posted: 03 Aug 2020 at 10:10am

Very common problem with the newer under counter sinks. Bad design, bad execution. Screws in particle board - bad. Water penetration into board edges - bad. Fighting gravity - bad. 

Best fix: remove the sink and install a drop in sink. 
Less good fix: larger screws and washers, but don't expect that to be a lasting fix. 

I love the duct tape temporary fix. 


]]> Mon, 03 Aug 2020 10:10:18 +0000 https://www.rpod-owners.com/forum_posts.asp?TID=13864&PID=134842#134842 Kitchen sink separated from countertop : We’re owners of a 2020 19.5’... https://www.rpod-owners.com/forum_posts.asp?TID=13864&PID=134841#134841 Author: JPEG Pod
Subject: 13864
Posted: 03 Aug 2020 at 9:59am

We’re owners of a 2020 19.5’ Rpod for less than a year now. Just wondering if any of you have had the kitchen sink detach from the countertop. Woke up this morning to find one side of ours has come off and 2 screws had fallen out. The adhesive has failed too. Luckily, no water or dishes in it! Just looking for a fix while camping. Have it duct taped now and will be washing dishes in the bathroom. 😝 Any suggestions on how to fix this permanently? The countertop is partial board and the screws don’t have washers (just flanges) so apparently this could happen again and again! ]]> Mon, 03 Aug 2020 09:59:26 +0000 https://www.rpod-owners.com/forum_posts.asp?TID=13864&PID=134841#134841