BryanValRox
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RockDr, that really cleaned up nicely!
Shower seat repair?
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I've never seen that before. I'm honestly curious why they would do something in an RV that is the exact opposite of residential code. It's like these product engineers are sitting around drinking beers and saying "You know what would be funny???"
The walls are closed now, after passing the water pressure test. I installed cut off valves in the underpass, where they would be more useful. My toilet, washer machine, and MB sink, were all on the same water line. So if one of those failed, I would lose the use of the other two. I am thinking I will never sell this rig, now that I have heard the marketing and experienced the actual. If I ever roll this rig, I am thinking the shower, may be the only section to survive the wreck...LOL!!
The next step is to seal the seams and screws with tubes of silicone. On a side note....working with "Go Board" was way easier than going the traditional cement backer boards. However, the boards are not to be trusted for screwing in items like a fan control or light switch. I ripped in and floated a piece of wood at that area, so the screws had something to bite.
Here is an installation video, showing how to work with this system. I contacted them about installing this system in a 5th wheel and they said it is fine. It is rated to -20F. The sheets come with a protective wrap on them, so making cut marks on them is not a problem.
The next step is to seal the seams and screws with tubes of silicone. On a side note....working with "Go Board" was way easier than going the traditional cement backer boards. However, the boards are not to be trusted for screwing in items like a fan control or light switch. I ripped in and floated a piece of wood at that area, so the screws had something to bite.
Here is an installation video, showing how to work with this system. I contacted them about installing this system in a 5th wheel and they said it is fine. It is rated to -20F. The sheets come with a protective wrap on them, so making cut marks on them is not a problem.
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I have it in a warehouse 5 min away. I pay storage unfortunately. I live on a lake and ready to move to some acreage again. I hope to change that if the housing market changes.
Finally got the wall panels up! Trim is tomorrow. I ran the seam tape around the shower before installing the panels and it was easy to work with. I also ran the shower panel to cover behind the toilet. I also moved the toilet supply out of the wall. Any future issues, will no longer hide in the wall. I also added separate shut offs for the toilet, shower, and sink in the pass through area. Mine was not plumbed individually, but now they are. These panels are 1/4" thick, so having a wavy shower wall, doesn't appear to be a factor like the original installation. Shower door arrived today, so I should be done this week! Next step, will be the road test. I am going to be disappointed if the flexing of the trailer defeats this build...LOL
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Great work! Looks awesome and now you and we know what's back there.
Thank you,
Shower is done! I will let everyone know how this weathers the road in a year. I really like the simplicity of the shower door, as opposed to the glass doors. The bathroom feels much bigger, with the door retracting when not in use. Cleaning it should be much easier now. I noticed that they sell replacement cartridges, so we shall see what "Mildew resistance" really means.
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BryanValRox
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Fantastic job! Really like the NAUTILUS shower door, it will be an option of necessary.
As Bryan stated, thanks for sharing your journey it will serve as an example to all of us.
Somebody suggested it, but maybe this should be moved to a thread concerning showers....with the toilet seat remaining in the thread that asked the question about how to remove it. It may help others search for this experience, before they take it on. Either way, glad you enjoyed it...on to the underbelly and pass through mod's!