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Old 08-04-2021, 02:19 AM   #1
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Bathroom sink upgrade..

The bathroom in our Aspen Trail is on the small side to say the least..... but of course we don't spend a lot of time in there.
That being said, the OE sink was only good for catching about half the water you might splash on your face... so we opted to go bigger. A vessel sink was the only option given the vanity size.
Here's the original...

The 110 receptacle needed to be moved. Lucky for me the wire feed is routed from above so plenty of spare wire.
Here's the rough fit for the countertop. We used a laminate of teak that I picked up @ low's

Added some stick-on backsplash and we are now good to go!
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Old 08-04-2021, 02:29 AM   #2
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In addition to the sink upgrade.... the bathroom had no linen storage. There was some 'dead' space just inside the door... so we added some built ins...

Weird angles due to the wall layout... but we were able to add enough space to stash those towels and such.
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Old 08-04-2021, 03:16 AM   #3
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I like the linen closet you built. Good idea. I wish we had more space like this in my Voltage.
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Old 08-04-2021, 10:32 AM   #4
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Thanks...
At first I was looking at the space above the toilet... and adding shelves.
But I'm very hesitant to use just the wall studs for support... so I went the other way.
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Old 08-04-2021, 05:13 PM   #5
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That sink looks sharp bud, good job!
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Old 08-04-2021, 06:29 PM   #6
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Thanks BruceG..... and welcome....
Will be "breakin it in" this weekend in the great "Promised Land".
Gotta get a step stool for the grandLadies though.... I can see that now
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Old 08-11-2021, 11:08 PM   #7
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Really nice upgrade! We also have about 8 - 9" of dead space between the curved shower and the vanity. Maybe some space to better utilize. Great ideas.
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Old 08-12-2021, 02:48 AM   #8
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Thanks....
Yes... it becomes a bit of "what can I put there"??.
As it turns out.... a bit of a weeping leak developed.... I put some paper towels under the counter to get an idea of how bad.
I removed the faucet.... re- installed the hoses using some tape on the threads.... and pet jelly on the o rings..... still the same weep. Seems to be internal to the faucet..
Living with it till the replacement shows up next week.

On a side note.... I did not realize how much taller you need to be using a vessel sink...!?
My wife.... at 5'2"..... is going to need some help underfoot too
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Old 12-01-2021, 03:35 PM   #9
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Yous looks good, I would like to replace the existing sink with a metal one. Does anyone know of one that would fit. Trailer is not here and wonder what the measurements would be. Or what metal sink will fit and drain hookup??
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Old 12-02-2021, 09:15 PM   #10
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Thanks...
Not sure about finding a "drop-in" that will fit existing opening. Might have to 'go bigger' and cut to fit?
Or, use a 'store-bought' section of counter top with the correct size cut into it..
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Old 12-05-2021, 12:31 PM   #11
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That sink looks great. We had the same problem in our Jayco Precept. We must think alike.
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Old 12-05-2021, 01:24 PM   #12
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Wow...!
Great looking vanity.... good job
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Old 12-05-2021, 02:40 PM   #13
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Wow...!
Great looking vanity.... good job
Thanks. Wife didn’t like the dark color so sanded and painted everything. New wooden valance over window too.
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Old 08-14-2023, 04:34 AM   #14
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Nicely done!
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