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06-23-2015, 03:08 PM
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Rivet Master 
2014 25' Flying Cloud
Cuddebackville
, New York
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Gain more countertop space
We've never really used cutting board sink covers that came with our Airstreams. Yes they add countertop space but usually we also want to get at the sink.
This was discussed on a thread a while back and today I finally followed up on my plan. I cut a hole in the cover to get both sink access and more countertop space. It actually gives almost as much space as the fold-down extension does.
I'll try it out this weekend and see how it works.
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06-23-2015, 03:09 PM
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2007 Interstate
Normal
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Very nice!
Maggie
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06-23-2015, 11:31 PM
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2010 27' FB Flying Cloud
Fraser Valley
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Great idea!
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06-24-2015, 09:20 PM
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Rivet Master
2014 23' Flying Cloud
Fair Oaks
, California
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Any downsides, like splashing on the counter when rinsing things off? Would you cut the hole in the same place if you had it to do again? Bigger? Smaller? Your idea intrigues me.
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06-25-2015, 04:22 AM
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Rivet Master
2014 25' Flying Cloud
Cuddebackville
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First use will be starting tonight, so I'll let you know.
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06-25-2015, 11:58 AM
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2 Rivet Member 
2013 27' FB International
Denver
, North Carolina
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Quote:
Originally Posted by Lily&Me
Very nice!
Maggie
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Like the idea too, I have hung mine on a command hook next to stove top on wall, stores nicely and available when I need it.
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06-26-2015, 12:26 PM
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2 Rivet Member
2013 25' Flying Cloud
sussex
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Join Date: Sep 2011
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looking forward to your to see how it works out
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06-27-2015, 10:32 AM
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Rivet Master
2013 25' Flying Cloud
Wheaton
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Interested in knowing just how you made the cut. Looks very good.
Greg
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06-28-2015, 04:16 PM
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Rivet Master
2014 25' Flying Cloud
Cuddebackville
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Well I'm happy with the way it works. During meal prep you can get water, put used utensils in the sink, grab the sponge- and still have that extra counter space. Then just remove it for dishwashing.
Greg- I just used an electric jig saw with a pretty course blade, then sanded the edges a bit. I'll do a little more finishing now that I know the size of the hole is right.
As a bonus we found that the hole was the perfect size for carrying our Brita pitcher in the sink, and it ensures the cutting board stays put when on the road. It was purely coincidence.
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06-28-2015, 04:41 PM
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2012 25' Flying Cloud
Battle Lake
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Cheryl has been using a cutting board/strainer that fits over the sink in a similar way. This looks quite a bit better, nice job. I'll have to see if I can find that sink cover, been put away since the trailer was new.
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06-28-2015, 04:59 PM
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3 Rivet Member 
2013 27' FB International
2016 28' Land Yacht
Baton Rouge
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Well done! I think ours is under the bed somewhere not doing any good at all.
Thank you for sharing your clever idea.
And what a happy accident that the Brita pitcher fits perfectly.
I think they call that serendipity.
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06-28-2015, 06:08 PM
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Love it!
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06-29-2015, 07:53 AM
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This was a very good idea. Thanks for sharing.
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06-29-2015, 09:55 PM
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3 Rivet Member
2016 25' Flying Cloud
Glendale
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Join Date: Jul 2013
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What a cool idea! Ours lives under the couch and is easily accessible if I need more prep space.
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08-10-2015, 11:11 AM
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2 Rivet Member
2007 25' Safari SS SE
Hico
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Join Date: Jun 2013
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Quote:
Originally Posted by Wayne&Sam
We've never really used cutting board sink covers that came with our Airstreams. Yes they add countertop space but usually we also want to get at the sink.
This was discussed on a thread a while back and today I finally followed up on my plan. I cut a hole in the cover to get both sink access and more countertop space. It actually gives almost as much space as the fold-down extension does.
I'll try it out this weekend and see how it works.
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Thanks for sharing.
I don't know if its my computer but I don't see an image. Can you repost it or email it to me at pdvasquez@gmail.com
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08-10-2015, 12:25 PM
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4 Rivet Member 
2016 27' Flying Cloud
Overland Park
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Originally Posted by pdvasquez
Thanks for sharing.
I don't know if its my computer but I don't see an image. Can you repost it or email it to me at pdvasquez@gmail.com |
I can't see them either, on my computer or on my iPhone ?
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08-18-2015, 08:09 AM
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Rivet Master
2014 25' Flying Cloud
Cuddebackville
, New York
Join Date: May 2007
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Sooty I missed your request- we are on the road. I'll send the photos.
This has turned out to be a really useful mod.
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08-19-2015, 07:51 AM
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4 Rivet Member
Rockingham
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Very clever. Saw this in person yesterday when a nearby Airforums member was kind enough to show me their Airstream. This is the way these cutting boards should come from Airstream. What a vast improvement.
Can be used to slide veggie/fruit trimmings into waste bowl below, ventilation while board is on sink longterm, and you can wash hands or quickly turn water on without removing the cutting board. Such a simple, yet clever, idea. Love it. Buying our first Airstream this year and this is on the 'to-do' list.
Dan
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08-20-2015, 11:27 AM
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Rivet Master
2014 25' Flying Cloud
Cuddebackville
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Join Date: May 2007
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I meant to show to someone when I was at the mothership a couple of weeks ago. But I forgot to.
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08-20-2015, 11:33 AM
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Rivet Master
2014 31' Classic
2015 23' International
2013 25' FB International
Apache Junction
, Arizona
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We are adding a flip up side board beside the sink on the 23D similar in concept to the one that was in the 25FB and the Classic.
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