Removing Bathroom sink?

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   The wall behind the toilet in a 178 is loaded with electrical wires and houses the converter which is the hub for all the electrical circuits.  I don't think it is a good idea to contemplate  adding water lines in that area.  Then there is the problem of installing a drain to the grey water tank.  The sink must be mounted in a corner due to its design, and this could make the sink difficult to use since it would be behind the toilet.

I chose to simply remove the sink, order a wall repair panel from FR, and eliminated the sink entirely.  If (when) we decide to sell our pod, the sink can easily be re-installed in its original position with no evidence it was ever removed.

If you want to scrub your toes, just sit on the toilet as most of us do.

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Sleepless Members Profile Send Private Message Find Members Posts Add to Buddy List Senior Member Joined: 07 Jun 2013 Location: Titusville, FL Online Status: Offline Posts: 556	Topic: Removing Bathroom sink? Posted: 31 Jul 2014 at 9:09am
	The wall behind the toilet in a 178 is loaded with electrical wires and houses the converter which is the hub for all the electrical circuits. I don't think it is a good idea to contemplate adding water lines in that area. Then there is the problem of installing a drain to the grey water tank. The sink must be mounted in a corner due to its design, and this could make the sink difficult to use since it would be behind the toilet. I chose to simply remove the sink, order a wall repair panel from FR, and eliminated the sink entirely. If (when) we decide to sell our pod, the sink can easily be re-installed in its original position with no evidence it was ever removed. If you want to scrub your toes, just sit on the toilet as most of us do.
	2014 R-Pod 178 (OUR POD) 2009 Chevrolet Avalanche

Markie Members Profile Send Private Message Find Members Posts Add to Buddy List Groupie Joined: 22 Sep 2013 Location: Chambersburg PA Online Status: Offline Posts: 67	Posted: 30 Jul 2014 at 11:55pm
	In the interest of keeping the subject of the bathroom sink I would like to post an idea. How hard would it be to relocate the sink above the toilet. You would have to keep it high enough so not to hit your shoulder on it while seated but it would give you more room to get up from a seated position and more room to stand while taking a shower. The sink could still be used to place shampoo/conditioner, wet wash cloth etc. You could also place a foot on the toilet seat lid to scrub your toes. Does anyone see a down side to this idea??
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Hairy Podders Members Profile Send Private Message Find Members Posts Add to Buddy List Senior Member Joined: 05 Mar 2014 Location: Northwest Ohio Online Status: Offline Posts: 217	Posted: 11 Jul 2014 at 12:47pm
	The thing that I like about the sink is that when you are adjusting the water temp for the shower, the cold(or hot) water isn't running on your feet. We used the bathroom exclusively while on our 18day trip. The 3 of us grew very used to it. Turning on an angle inside there while showering helps with roominess too.
	Darryl, Julie & Lindsey Cooper & Libby- Devoted Canines 2014 RP178 2006 Wrangler Unlimited Rubicon

retireclose Members Profile Send Private Message Find Members Posts Add to Buddy List Groupie Joined: 19 Jan 2014 Location: Michigan Online Status: Offline Posts: 50	Posted: 11 Jul 2014 at 8:55am
	Select “Post reply” Select “Tree icon(Insert Image)” Select ”Choose file” Select “Upload” Select image you want 1. from your computer – (Maximum file size is 500k) Or select picture that is already uploaded to your file space on the forum Select “Ok” Hope this helps.
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CARR-POD Members Profile Send Private Message Find Members Posts Add to Buddy List Newbie Joined: 03 Nov 2011 Location: Bracebridge Ont Online Status: Offline Posts: 19	Posted: 11 Jul 2014 at 6:16am
	Hi Doug Sorry about that I didn't realize I had sent a reply I have been trying to figure out how to post photos of our mods but I am thinking it's a lost cause. I guess I hit the wrong button Ed
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techntrek Members Profile Send Private Message Find Members Posts Add to Buddy List Admin Group - pHp Joined: 29 Jul 2009 Location: MD Online Status: Offline Posts: 9059	Posted: 11 Jul 2014 at 1:09am
	Carr-pod, please re-post. I don't know why we get occasional blank posts.
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CARR-POD Members Profile Send Private Message Find Members Posts Add to Buddy List Newbie Joined: 03 Nov 2011 Location: Bracebridge Ont Online Status: Offline Posts: 19	Posted: 10 Jul 2014 at 6:03am

	Trees love to toss and sway; they make such happy noises. (Emily Carr) Pam and Ed 2011 R177

bbqnjm Members Profile Send Private Message Find Members Posts Add to Buddy List Newbie Joined: 05 Aug 2013 Online Status: Offline Posts: 9	Posted: 02 Jul 2014 at 5:04pm
	thanks- will need to get pics from my phone to my computer & try it
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techntrek Members Profile Send Private Message Find Members Posts Add to Buddy List Admin Group - pHp Joined: 29 Jul 2009 Location: MD Online Status: Offline Posts: 9059	Posted: 01 Jul 2014 at 1:33pm
	For pics, go to the full edit mode. Either by pressing the Post Reply button to the bottom-left of the last post, or the arrow that points up-left just above the Quick Reply text box. Once you are there look for the little tree, press that.
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bbqnjm Members Profile Send Private Message Find Members Posts Add to Buddy List Newbie Joined: 05 Aug 2013 Online Status: Offline Posts: 9	Posted: 01 Jul 2014 at 10:35am
	We recently removed the sink in our 2013 178 and also relocated the shower curtain track. It is bendable and I extended out over the door- We keep the door open to shower. It made a big difference. We're now thinking about changing the shower head to the Oxygenics one. Haven't figured out how to post pictures but I have posted them on the FB group.