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06-20-2018, 12:22 AM
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#181
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Rivet Master  
1992 29' Excella
Virginia Beach
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Join Date: Jul 2012
Posts: 747
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Originally Posted by 4riveteers
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Thanks for the update.
Pete
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Virginia Beach, VA
1992 29' Excella Classic
TV 2006 Dodge Ram 2500
Mega Cab Diesel 4x4
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06-20-2018, 12:48 AM
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#182
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4 Rivet Member 
2016 27' Flying Cloud
Manteca
, California
Join Date: Sep 2016
Posts: 388
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Quote:
Originally Posted by Erik
Very nice. So the new sink covers the hole(s) left by the old faucet?
Can you supply any details on the parts used?
Thanks!
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Thanks for the shout out! The new sink’s footprint does eliminate the old faucet’s holes. These are marks from the old sink and faucet.
As you can see the template cut out eats up the factory faucet holes.
The sink is Kohler Shagreen Wading Pool in Ebony. Sink is part of Kohler’s collection whose sink is used in the new 33’ Classic bathroom.
http://www.us.kohler.com/us/shagreen...ks/1288199.htm
The faucet is Hansgrohe Metris in chrome online from Costco. A lot less expensive than other suppliers.
https://www.costco.com/Hansgrohe-Met...100337899.html
The old hose was 1/2” and new is 3/8”. So I had to buy a couple of 1/2” to 3/8” adapters. Also a 1 1/2” to 1 1/4” reducer sleeve for drain and abs black 1 1/2”x1 1/2” slip coupler.
Used plumbers’ putty for pop up drain and potable water pipe dope for hose fittings.
Used clear silicone around sink opening to seal sink to countertop. Sink uses it’s own weight to seat itself.
Had to slightly bend the pop up lever so it can reach the drain pop up rod.
Love how wide and shallow this sink lends itself to less water splashed onto the counter, and the faucet’s engineering emits the water angle towards the center of the sink instead of straight down. Much easier and comfortable to wash hands or face.
Good luck! John
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2005 GMC Yukon XL 2500 4x4, Equal-i-zer Hitch, 4.10 axle ratio.
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06-20-2018, 11:49 AM
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#183
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Rivet Master
2017 23' Flying Cloud
Bartlett
, Tennessee
Join Date: Apr 2017
Posts: 1,057
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If I may ask, why did you find it desirable to replace the factory sink?
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2017 F-150 XLT 4x4 SuperCab 3.5l EcoBoost V6
2017 Flying Cloud 23FB "BobLin Along"
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06-20-2018, 12:17 PM
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#184
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3 Rivet Member 
2007 27' Safari FB SE
La Pine
, Oregon
Join Date: Mar 2014
Posts: 139
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Great idea. I'm always getting water all over the counter due to the small SS sink. SS also seems to show dirt more/faster.
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06-20-2018, 12:32 PM
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#185
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4 Rivet Member
2016 27' Flying Cloud
Manteca
, California
Join Date: Sep 2016
Posts: 388
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Quote:
Originally Posted by Bobbo
If I may ask, why did you find it desirable to replace the factory sink?
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For us, we found that the factory sink was too small in diameter. We were always confined to keeping our elbows closed in while washing our hands or washing our face to keep excessive water from splashing onto the countertop. We’re always worried about water seeping to the sides of the countertop, around the faucet base and between the sink and countertop. Also the factory faucet outlet was too low and didn’t extend far enough towards the center of the sink. We had to squish our hands way under the faucet and kept bumping them into the back of the sink, or bumping our foreheads into the faucet trying to wash our faces. The new faucet is taller and the water jets out in an angle towards the center of the sink. Ergonomically better all around for us. It intuitively makes washing up a little less stressful for us.
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2005 GMC Yukon XL 2500 4x4, Equal-i-zer Hitch, 4.10 axle ratio.
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06-20-2018, 07:11 PM
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#186
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Rivet Master
2016 27' Flying Cloud
Georgetown
, Texas
Join Date: Oct 2008
Posts: 796
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Quote:
Originally Posted by 4riveteers
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That sink looks very nice!
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06-20-2018, 11:31 PM
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#187
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4 Rivet Member
2016 27' Flying Cloud
Manteca
, California
Join Date: Sep 2016
Posts: 388
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Quote:
Originally Posted by Frank&Mike
That sink looks very nice!
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Ciao a tutti! Grazie mille. Nice to hear from this thread’s originators!
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2005 GMC Yukon XL 2500 4x4, Equal-i-zer Hitch, 4.10 axle ratio.
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10-04-2018, 05:07 AM
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#188
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Rivet Master
2016 27' Flying Cloud
Georgetown
, Texas
Join Date: Oct 2008
Posts: 796
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2016 27' Flying Cloud - We Made Some Changes
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05-12-2019, 06:20 PM
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#189
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Rivet Master
2020 30' Classic
Frederick
, Maryland
Join Date: Aug 2017
Posts: 781
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We just had our first trip of the spring and booked another one in a couple of weeks (unfortunately my busy time at work coincides with when I would like to start camping!) so I had to dig this thread up to re-think some of these ideas for our use. I have only made a couple of changes but the stuff in this thread is inspiring; even some of the simple changes like the previous post with the soap dispensers can make a big difference in convenience. I think this used to be a sticky post but since it isn't I am giving it a bump :-)
Honestly my wife and I tend to be people who work around that which exists rather than some of you who have a preference and then create what is needed to match that. But these mods also remind me of a few niggling issues (like the twin bed mattress sliding and hanging over the edge) that are a bit more involved but well within my mechanical abilities. Time to start planning a bit! I hope you all are having fun and getting out!
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10-22-2019, 07:36 AM
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#190
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2 Rivet Member 
2016 27' Flying Cloud
Little rock
, Arkansas
Join Date: Mar 2016
Posts: 68
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2016 27' Flying Cloud - We Made Some Changes
I replaced my kitchen faucet and added a couple of soap dispensers for dish and hand soap (only one shown). Took about 15 minutes and a crescent wrench[ATTACH]
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10-22-2019, 06:25 PM
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Rivet Master
2019 27' Flying Cloud
Kansas City
, Missouri
Join Date: Apr 2014
Posts: 1,969
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Dtrentr--that faucet is MUCH better looking than the stock one.
Airstream should change to that one in my opinion. Nice job!
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10-22-2019, 07:03 PM
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Rivet Master
2012 27' Flying Cloud
W
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Join Date: Oct 2012
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Quote:
Originally Posted by Dtrentr
I replaced my kitchen faucet and added a couple of soap dispensers for dish and hand soap (only one shown). Took about 15 minutes and a crescent wrench[ATTACH]
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What brand/part numbers for the faucet and under-sink soap dispenser? DW is interested!! [emoji3]
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08-03-2020, 02:26 PM
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#194
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4 Rivet Member
2016 27' Flying Cloud
Manteca
, California
Join Date: Sep 2016
Posts: 388
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Sorry, I just can’t help myself but this was also posted on another thread! It feels like blasphemy to ignore this thread we used to post to when we first got our Airstream.[emoji5]
New grates for Dometic SMEV CU434!
Before...
After...  
No more cookware slipping or falling off individual burner racks!
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2005 GMC Yukon XL 2500 4x4, Equal-i-zer Hitch, 4.10 axle ratio.
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08-03-2020, 03:35 PM
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#195
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4 Rivet Member
2008 25' Safari FB SE
Land of fruits and nuts
, California
Join Date: Jul 2009
Posts: 307
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Details on grate for CU-434?
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08-03-2020, 03:37 PM
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#196
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4 Rivet Member
2016 27' Flying Cloud
Manteca
, California
Join Date: Sep 2016
Posts: 388
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Quote:
Originally Posted by Airstream01
Details on grate for CU-434?
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I’ll DM you with the details.
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2005 GMC Yukon XL 2500 4x4, Equal-i-zer Hitch, 4.10 axle ratio.
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08-03-2020, 06:56 PM
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#197
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2 Rivet Member
2016 26' Flying Cloud
1988 32' Excella
anchorage
, Alaska
Join Date: Sep 2007
Posts: 32
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Quote:
Originally Posted by 4riveteers
Sorry, I just can’t help myself but this was also posted on another thread! It feels like blasphemy to ignore this thread we used to post to when we first got our Airstream.[emoji5]
New grates for Dometic SMEV CU434!
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I need that grate!! Just had a pan of food slide off the stove. Please post the details to acquire!
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08-03-2020, 08:41 PM
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#198
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3 Rivet Member
Currently Looking...
Currently Looking...
sacramento
, California
Join Date: Sep 2014
Posts: 233
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Quote:
Originally Posted by 4riveteers
I’ll DM you with the details.
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Me too please
Thanks
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08-03-2020, 09:04 PM
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#199
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3 Rivet Member
Seattle
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Join Date: Aug 2014
Posts: 147
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08-03-2020, 11:37 PM
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#200
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4 Rivet Member
2016 27' Flying Cloud
Manteca
, California
Join Date: Sep 2016
Posts: 388
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Quote:
Originally Posted by dmcgaugh
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Yes. That is the one!
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2005 GMC Yukon XL 2500 4x4, Equal-i-zer Hitch, 4.10 axle ratio.
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